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Wotton-under-Edge Town Council
Wotton is a charming country town, steeped in history, nestled in the southern Cotswold Hills, equidistant from Gloucester and Bristol, Cheltenham, Cirencester and Bath, not far from the M4 (J18) and M5 (J14). For those enjoying a slower mode of transport, the Cotswold Way National Trail passes through the town, and along the main shopping streets, which are packed with small family run shops selling a large range of goods. The town also offers a wide range of services and places to eat.
Wotton is a hospitable, thriving and lively place, with a variety of historic listed buildings. Many visitors fall in love with this ancient town, which still embodies many of the features of small town life that sadly have disappeared from bigger places. Life has a gentler (but still stimulating) pace – explore for yourself – but be warned you may find you do not want to leave.


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Dunford expects bilateral security pact by May or June
Dunford expects bilateral security pact by May or June
WASHINGTON (PAN): The ongoing negotiations on a bilateral security agreement between the United States and Afghanistan are expected to be completed by May or June, the US and NATO top commander based in Kabul said on Wednesday.
General Joseph Dunford told US lawmakers an early completion of negotiations, rather than in November, would give the allies to generate a necessary political will for their post-2104 role in Afghanistan.
"Originally, the agreement was to be signed not later than November of 2013. When (the US) President (Barack) Obama met with (the) President (Hamid) Karzai in January they agreed to accelerate that timeline. We are now cautiously optimistic that we would get that in May or June," Dunford said during his testimony before the House Armed Services Committee.
"I think it's very important that we get that before the 2013 fighting season," said the American general.
"The reason why the Bilateral Security Agreement is important is because our coalition partners are very much looking to the United States to lead with regard to post-2014 and they're going to need the time to generate the political will in their capitals and do the detailed budget planning just as we have to do for a post-2014 presence," he explained.
The agreement will also help address the current atmosphere of uncertainty and the lack of confidence that the Afghan people have about the future, he said.
"And from my perspective, the Bilateral Security Agreement will be the physical manifestation of our commitment post-2014 and really form the foundation of an effective narrative," he said.
Dunford said "as the Afghans go into the next fighting season, and they are absolutely going to be in the lead, the information environment within which they will operate in 2013 will be very much informed by the sense of commitment that we provide about post-2014."
"I believe that the cornerstone of that commitment is the Bilateral Security Agreement. I think it's very, very important both from a psychological perspective inside the country as well as for our ability to form a coalition post-2014 and I would strongly recommend we do that," he said.
"I think the coalition that we have had over the past several years has been very effective and I think we want to continue to incentivize our coalition partners to participate with us as we go into the post-2014 mission," Dunford said.
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This week, my daughter started gradual entry into daycare, where she will be spending a few hours each day there so that she gets used to the people and environment. She will be attending daycare two days a week once I return to work next week. This is my account of events.
Day 1 started a little rough. We just return from vacationing in Hawaii on Saturday so we are still on island time. We all ignored the alarm and woke up late, leaving only about 15 mintues to get ready. These days with baby, it takes at least 30-45 minutes to get out of the house. To save time, we ate breakfast in the car and luckily, traffic wasn't too bad so we were only 15 minutes late.
We spent about 2 hours there. The plan for this first day was for me to be with my daughter for the duration that we were there. To my surprise, she did better than I thought. She didn't stick to me like glue the whole time as she usually does these days (separation anxiety is alive and well). She even let the daycare workers carry her around even though she had only met them briefly 2 times prior. This is surprising because it still takes her a while to warm up to her grandparents, aunts and uncles after not seeing them for a while. There were a few moments when she got upset when she didn't see me or wanted me to hold her. But she did go explore on her own and "played" with the other kids. She really enjoyed the breakfast they provided (she loves to eat), the music and dancing "class", and playing in the sandbox.
I think the first day was harder on me than on my daughter. Why? Because there were a few kids there that didn't seem too happy to be there. There was this one particularly sad looking little girl there who caught my attention. She's only been attending this daycare for about a month, but I'd heard from the workers that she's had a tough time adjusting. When I sat next to her during the baby sign lesson, she turned to me and said in her tiny pleading voice, "I want my daddy." That just about broke my heart. I was so close to bawling my eyes out and taking my daughter home right then and there. Sure, she was fine at that moment sitting with one of the workers at the opposite end of the room. But how will she be when I'm not there? Will she cry and want someone to take her to me or my husband? I guess we will see on day 2….


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1) lacking conviction or enthusiasm,indifferent 2) warm
I have to admit, this has been me in the past. Although, I tried my best to find a different word to describe it. This pretty much sums it up. Lukewarm.
God says in Revelations 3: 15-17 "I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. You say, 'I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.' But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked."
Spit you out!!!??? (*gulp*) This is serious! How could I have been living such a life that God would want to do this?
One of the best books Ive ever read is Crazy Love by Francis Chan.
In this book, he describes this incredible crazy love that God has for us and that we should have for him. The love that constantly pursues His heart and His time. He talkes about lukewarm christians and gives examples of how lukewarm can creep into different parts of your life. Chan speaks of the love of God and how we are to let God do the work in us and make the changes in our heart. We cant assume we are living on "good" soil. We cant believe the lies that good deeds is what the Lord wants of us. A person's faith is shown through his actions. Chan says, "The world needs Christians who don't tolerate the complacency of their own lives."
I have lived so many years being lukewarm in certain areas of my life. It took me meeting my husband to fully see the depth of Gods grace. It took seeing my husbands actions and example in my life, his reverence, his accountability, and us talking about the foundation we want our marriage built on. I get it now. And its good. God is good. How could I have missed it all these years? Im still a work in progress. Im still cleaning house.
And I still pray that God continues to reveal the ugly places in my heart and fills them with his love. But its good.
Call me from the grave
Show me how to walk
with you upon the waves
Breathe into my spirit
Breathe into my veins
Until only love remains"
Until only love remains"
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FORMER Wales skipper Gareth Thomas insists his young Dragons are capable of competing with Australia ahead of their two-Test series despite resources being at full stretch.
Thomas will lead the tour party Down Under in the absence of regular captain Stephen Jones, and will be minus 18 front-line players, who are being left at home to rest, for the two Wallaby clashes on May 26 in Sydney and a week later in Brisbane.
But despite being without the likes of captain Jones, Dwayne Peel and Ryan Jones, Thomas insists the 28-man squad are not going to be lambs to the slaughter.
"Okay, there are a lot of players missing, and to be honest that probably decreases our chances, but because the players who are on the tour come in with enthusiasm and excitement then that re-ignites our chances," he said.
"I'm not going to be part of a team that goes to Australia thinking that anything less than a hiding is good. I want to go there to enjoy the experience and if winning comes with it then great.
"For me it's a chance to get the squad not focused on the World Cup but on winning two Tests in Australia."


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J'cans urged to avoid imports containing lead
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN) is warning that persons may unknowingly be bringing products containing lead into the country.
Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency's head office in Kingston yesterday, CARPIN's Poison Information Coordinator, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh, said while Jamaica does not have a major concern with one of the most commonly used products globally that contains the hazardous element, lead paint, as it is no longer used in the mainstream locally, there are other imports through which lead can enter the island.
"We realise that Jamaica has become a global marketplace where persons are purchasing things online… (and) although measures have been set up at the ports to monitor what is coming in, we can't definitively say that nothing (with lead) has come in; so we may actually find (that there are such) products here. Additionally, although we do not produce (or use) lead paint in Jamaica (in the mainstream), we can't say that it does not come into the island," she said.
Whitelocke-Ballingsingh emphasised that with Jamaicans importing goods from all over the world, it is imperative that they be enlightened on the prevailing dangers lead poses, so that they make informed decisions on the things they plan to bring in.
To this end, she encourages persons to read the labels of their purchases to ensure there is no lead present in the compositions.
Meanwhile, Whitelocke-Ballingsingh is expressing the hope that a strengthened surveillance programme will be instituted that facilitates legislation and policies that prevent the importation of products containing lead, and the appropriate safeguards against potential poisoning resulting from persons' exposure to the hazardous element.
"If we have programmes in place to test or monitor samples of the persons who come in (with products suspected of containing or determined to contain lead), then we can trace and pick up where it is coming from (and put the necessary preventative measures in place)," she said.
The Think Tank was a precursor to International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action, which will be observed from October 22 to 28.
The focus for Jamaica is eliminating lead exposure through the environment.
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In the coastal community of Baseco in Tondo, Manila, utilities like electricity and water are not guaranteed luxuries. Children and adults are prone to skin rashes and other illnesses due to extreme heat, poor sanitation, and lack of ventilation and clean drinking water.
Fortunately, there are young leaders in Baseco Compound who are quick to put their thinking caps on to address these problems. These "child leaders" are honed in the ING Learning Center (ILC) of Dutch financial institution ING Bank. Their solution: practical science.
Elementary to college students from the ILC, regularly tutored by ING employee volunteers in coordination with World Vision, gathered for the first-ever ILC Science Fair during the summer months.
Grade 9 students Nicole Andrea and Arif John created a fan-and-light gadget made out of recycled materials and powered by a single AA battery for 12 hours, a low environmental impact design which is ideal for the students' bedside. Another group of young inventors produced a 2-in-1 insecticide and purifier made of olive oil, citronella, and charcoal to help repel mosquitoes and houseflies in their neighborhood.
"We challenged the kids to think of a problem in their community and solve it through science. The invention should be highly useful, replicable, and sustainable," said Reuben Estrada, assistant vice-president at ING Bank's Manila Branch who conceptualized the science fair. The children were given a budget of P2,000 per group and received advice from employee volunteers of ING Bank's Manila Branch and ING Business Shared Services, Inc. and teachers.
For the Baseco youngsters, however, it was not just about discovering the world of science, but also exploring new means of livelihood to help their families.
Seventh-grader Gerald and 10th grader Hazel Joy showcased a homemade vending machine that dispenses healthy local drinks such as coconut juice. They shared the top prize with the fan-and-light duo group and bagged laptops and other premium educational items.
For the bank, the science fair was an important exercise for the ILC's "child leaders," who in this model pass on age-appropriate lessons in math, English, and reading to younger learners of the same background, as well as actively participate in barangay-based child welfare activities.
"In this program, aligned with UNICEF's global initiative for quality education, we're choosing the future leaders. Fun summer endeavors like this test their aptitude and intelligence, giving them an avenue to pick each other's brains, work hard, and find practical solutions to some everyday problems in life," Mr. Estrada explained.
The young inventors were chosen from the bank's growing pool of child leaders. Since it started in 2005, the ILC has supported 12 scholars and 24 child leaders.
The first to graduate from college under the program is Cas, currently in her senior year at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila taking up Human Resource and Office Management. Her father is a tricycle driver while her mother runs her own sari-sari store. With the bank's scholarship, she is able to ease her parents' financial burden of raising and sending five children to school.
For school year 2017-2018, the ILC is sponsoring 10 Baseco scholars in high school and college. Exclusively offered to child leaders and ILC alumni, the scholarship program enables underprivileged kids to study in Letran College, Manila Science High School, Sta. Rita High School, and the University of Sto. Tomas (UST) for high school, and in the Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, Far Eastern University, University of the Philippines, and UST for college.
"Our purpose at ILC is to raise a generation of winners and go-getters in school and life, and to keep the cycle of inspiration and hard work in the children's studies despite all the odds," said Dom Gavino, chief administrative officer of ING Bank, N.V., Manila Branch and treasurer of the ING Foundation, the bank's social responsibility arm.
Employee volunteers are a crucial piece of the puzzle; they help track and report the scholars' performance and progress and also act as big brothers and sisters to the wide-eyed dreamers.
Volunteers take turns tutoring the children one Saturday morning a month. "Their mentoring sessions also cover tips on good study habits, time management, and career or college education advice," Mr. Gavino added. Volunteers organize art workshops, sports clinics, and science fairs for the kids.
And as it takes a whole village to raise a child, the child leaders' parents and guardians themselves lend a hand at ILC, participating in parents' effectiveness seminars and maintaining cleanliness at the learning facility.
"Bringing a leader out of every child is a critical ingredient to ensure a better life for them and their families. We at ING Bank seek to give them a fighting chance in life, not just through funding, but a sustainable program that brings out the fire of active mentoring and excellence in them," said ING Bank Country Manager Consuelo Garcia.


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Early learning is a better bargain than universities: Goar
The Toronto Star – Carol Goar
"There is a familiar, forlorn quality to the report on early childhood education just released by TD Bank. Like studies dating back to the 1980s, it lays out the social and economic benefits of giving children a strong start in life. It demonstrates that the benefits outweigh the costs"(more)


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The Barrel Invasion
A downloadable game for Windows
Explosions! There are dosens of them here. They are the sense of the game. The more score you get the more spectacular explosions you can see. And the game will be chainging up to the score of 3500. To understand game's rules look at the pictures on the walls. Monsters in shooters usually distract you from barrel extermination, but no one will stop you now! Draw your masterpiece with fire and smoke!
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Car fire in Great Chesterford treated as arson attack
PUBLISHED: 15:03 19 February 2018 | UPDATED: 15:13 19 February 2018
Essex Police believe a vehicle fire in Cow Lane, Great Chesterford was started deliberately.
Firefighters from Saffron Walden Fire Station were called to reports of a car fire at 10.13pm last Thursday (February 15).
On arrival crews found one car was completely on fire. The fire was extinguished by 10.47pm.
PCSO James Graham and PCSO Simon Horne said they were looking for serial numbers to identify the owner and the car appears to have been a black Ford Focus.
Anyone with information should call 101 or crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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Innovation from the UK
The British food and drink industry has a long and celebrated history in the field of innovation. This was helped by the ground-breaking trends of leading food retailers such as Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, Sainsbury's and Tesco who recognised earlier than most of their competitors in Continental Europe that the way forward to develop successfully and profitably was to create a valuable brand around the company name, develop private label (building the brand and not just to concentrating on price) and focus on innovation to differentiate from competition.
There are many examples of product categories / brands from the UK where this home-based innovation was proved to be transferable to a strong, price-led market such as Germany. It starts with the whisk(e)y category where malt whisky has developed strongly over the last 20 years. And more recently, Kettle Chips have shown there is strong growth potential for a more discerning target-market in the premium potato chip market. Similarly, in the biscuit segment, Walkers has established itself firmly through a consequent skimming strategy, just concentrating on top quality distribution channels.
Since last year, the UK No. 4 chocolate manufacturer Kinnerton has selected also just a targeted number of outlets for its Magnum chocolate range using the license from the Unilever ice cream brand. British suppliers / retailers are renowned for their skill and expertise in chilled food and in general for short shelf-life products with extremely high taste expectations. A good example of this is GÜ chilled desserts which over the last 5 years have been well received by the German trade and consumers.
A visit to IFE near London City Airport on March 19 – 22, 2017 is a good way for food / drink buyers to see what future trends are and to link this with store visits to see in which direction the market is going.


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Miles ran since last blog: 43
Total miles ran since blog started: 110.8
Positivity Score: 10
So it's the last few days until 'Week 1, day 1' and me not skipping a run for 16 weeks. No more 'I will get up early in the morning' (It never happens). No more 'I will do double tomorrow' (Sometimes happens). No more 'Ah I will catch up next week' (This kinda happens) and this also means its 110 days till Gay Paris! Plenty of time, what's the problem after all its only 26.2 miles!
All I can say is thank goodness it is here as during my slight resting period I managed to put on half a stone! I now realise the downside to losing weight is it goes back on, quickly. No surprise really, I am addicted to Bailey's and the amount of sweets, cakes, chocolates people are bringing into the office is verging on abuse. For me resting clearly equals eating…….a lot! Another couple of weeks and I dread to think what would have become of me. Possibly the same thing that used to happen to Ricky Hatton before he starts training for his next fight!
Since booking my Marathon on Tuesday the 8th September at 09.10am, 5 days before my 40th (midlife jumps out doesn't it), I have not only been counting down the days until the BIG event but also until my 'official' training starts. I worked out early on when I could have my last proper drinky poo's without guilt and apologised profusely in advance to my friends and husband who were sharing my table at the Charity ball on the 5th December (I actually was very well behaved, you know the saying what you can't remember didn't happen, well like I say I was very well behaved) Luckily for me my work's Christmas party was booked for the week after –Yippeeee! I have another chance to act outrageously and really make any apology worthwhile. Well, it will be 4 months before I can put the world to rights, dance like no one's watching and sing like no one can hear, so I think I deserve to do all these things and I also think I can quite possibly get away with it. I have definitely earned a pass in my eyes. Oh how I am going to enjoy this weekend….!
As you may know, I have ran 4 Half Marathons (in 8 weeks) since the 8th September 2015, with mixed reviews and clocked up a few miles in between. I tried to rest as much as possible but in the last couple of weeks I have just wanted to run again (not just because of the weight gain issue. No, really) and I am definitely starting to itch for more races. It really is like a bug and I have it. I haven't felt this positive in a long time and I really can't wait to get going and get the job in hand on foot, done.
Unfortunately I have no races to report on, so I have no gasping for breath, joys of PB's or knee pain so bad that my daughter still talks about the 'embarrassment I caused her whilst walking around London' stories. On the plus side there are also no new monster photos of me all over the World Wide Web. Wonderful! So what has been happening? Well, let me just write it down and see where it ends up. I think I might disappoint a few of you, expectations for this diary are far too high and need to be lowered, very quickly, in fact lower them right now! Are they lowered? Good, OK. Carry on.
On the 22nd November I attended a Blind and Partially Sighted workshop, organised by Colin from the Runnymede Runners in Egham . WOW is all I can say. WOW, WOW, WOW pretty much sums up those few hours. We met at 11am on a cold Sunday morning, I knew 20 of us had planned to attend but I wasn't sure what to expect at all. We started off with a nice cup of coffee and a biscuit, which is always a good way to start.
Over the couple of hours that we were there we learnt so much, not only on how to guide and what to expect, but about the different visual impairments. The trainer, Christine Benning from the England Athletics, had around 10 sets of glasses that were simulated for different visual impairments. They ranged from just under the required sight for driving, right through to complete blindness. It was both practical and thought provoking on how many people view the world and how much we take for granted.
After watching an educational video, we went outside in pairs to put into practice what we had learnt. We took it in turns to be either the sight impaired, or the guide. Michelle (my partner) and I had 'OK' glasses, we could make out shapes and possible hazards, but it was a great practice run for when we then moved on to the complete blackout eye patches. I did feel a little self-conscious about what I was saying and whether I was giving too much detail or not enough, but I guess if this was the real deal, you would communicate with each other on what was needed, expected and what worked for you both. It would be a learning curve for each person you supported as no one is the same after all.
I took the first turn in wearing the blackout eye patch, it was so scary! As I said earlier, we had previously learnt to talk through the surroundings with our partner, i.e. when you were moving onto grass from tarmac, if there were dogs or pedestrians in close proximity, when we were passing things, like a bin for example. When my sight was totally compromised, it was apparent how you really needed this detail. As a sighted person you just move from one gradient to the next with ease, but for a non-sighted person this has a massive effect on you and therefore your running. For instance, it was actually a shock to feel grass after tarmac. It also became very clear that if you can see, you can't really feel slight undulating ground, yet when your sight is impaired a slight change in terrain feels like a hill. For you to be able to guide your runner, you both hold onto a 'lead' (I am sure there is a correct term for this, but I can't remember what it is and Google is not helping, it either recites verses from the bible or thinks I want a guide dog lead, this is not what it was at all).
Anyway, as it happened the 'lead' was not really required for me as I felt so disoriented I had clasped myself tightly onto my partners arm, of course it was impossible to run like this, unless of course you were in a three legged race, but seeing as I was only going a little quicker than walking, it was fine! It is TOTALLY amazing that sight impaired runners go as quick as 8 minute miles. I mean, to run this fast anyway is FANTASTIC, but to run this when you can't see clearly or indeed at all, is doubly, no, trebly impressive! The trust required to be able to go this fast, is totally inspiring and I am in awe of them.
It really was a great course and I highly recommend anyone to attend one
if you get the chance. I am now registered with British Blind Sport and www.guiderunning.uk, so as soon as someone near me would like a guide and our paces match, I will be scared paired. I am not going to lie I will be slightly nervous and I think it would take a couple of meet ups and few trial fast walks for us to build up trust and to understand the level of communication needed, but I also feel once these things were ironed out it would be one of the most rewarding things I would ever be part of. It really was eye opening and that saying is truly meant for this experience!
On the 25th November, my husband and I were very fortunate to be invited to the Samaritans Marathon launch in London. Here we met the other marathon runners, mainly for London, but there were also runners for Berlin, Brighton and 2 for Paris, YES!!! It was a really lovely evening, drinking prosecco and eating nibble's and chatting away, about…. running, of course. We did also talk about the good work that the Samaritans do. It would have been rude not to after all.
We were split into smaller groups to have a tour of the working call centre (we had to sign confidentiality agreements for anything we heard or saw). The call centre was smaller than I had expected but it was so busy, we didn't realise that they also offered a face to face service, where people in distress could come and talk to someone. Sadly I heard the doorbell buzz 3 times whilst we were there, but on a positive how great is it, that these people could go somewhere where they could talk to someone.
There were 5 volunteers on the phones and one manning the texts. All the face to face meeting rooms bar one were engaged with volunteers, this was at 8pm on a Wednesday night. There are 201 offices in the UK and Ireland and 16 of these are in London altogether they have received 68 million contacts, in the form of phone calls, texts and face to face contact. Such a massive number and so many lives helped and quite possibly saved. There were also rooms for the volunteers to sleep, this is to ensure their safety between shifts and so they wouldn't be travelling to and from home/work in the middle of the night, there were hairdryers, straighteners anything you needed as many of the night-shift workers would go straight to their 'paid' jobs that morning. There was a real friendly atmosphere at the centre and hats off to the wonderful people who volunteer to help, you do an amazing job! The visit was so motivational and really made you want to help as much as possible, so much so, my husband is considering running for them (Venice here we come!) I mentioned to Ross in 'Yo Sushi!' (I cannot believe I talked him into going there later on in the evening – great day all round), that all the charities should invite you to a launch party to meet people and to see where your efforts would be put towards. Not only did it make you feel appreciated and motivated, it really spurred me on to do better than I already wanted to anyway. I suppose he was right though in his response, that really the other charities I am running for couldn't invite you to a science lab or hospital where adults or babies were ill and being treated. Fair dink-um.
Since last writing, I also started running with another local club the Shepperton Running Group and I very nearly ran with another one called The Staines Strollers, I say 'nearly', as I was there and they were there, we just weren't there together. I thought we were meeting outside Staines Police Station, but they actually meet outside the Staines Law courts, easy mistake to make brain, kind of. I am sure they are a lovely bunch and will hopefully meet them soon.
I had my first long run with the SRG on Sunday 29th November, they meet at Walton bridge at 9am, I don't know Walton at all, but I am desperate to run different routes, sometimes it's the little things that make all the difference. I didn't really know what to expect as I couldn't really grasp how this works with so many people at different paces, would I just be running on my own? Would I get lost and just hope that I find my way back? It was a cold windy day when we met and I was just in leggings and a short sleeved t shirt, people commented on how cold it was and how freezing I must be, but I looked at their wrapped up selves and thought 'how on earth do you run with sleeves?' I got flustered just seeing them. I explained that I get so hot that I start feeling ill, its either that or strip. I am not sure if that was the point they wanted to run a longer distance, thus not going the same way as me, possibly, but luckily for me I didn't scare Hanna and so we decided to run together. She is training for a half so we wanted to try and do 9 – 10 miles, Steve showed us the route and off we went, gosh I didn't realise how hilly Walton was! Thanks to my running buddy we managed to get over them, she definitely got me up them and she definitely got us back to the car park, as I didn't have a clue on where we were. In fact she was brilliant to run with AND I didn't have my headphones (I am getting so good at this). I can even now talk and run, well a bit, well not consistently, but I am much better than a few months ago, she definitely heard me say I can't do this, whilst showing me a great way to run up hills. It was the first time I have done a long run with someone other than my husband and luckily she didn't bat an eyelid when I said I have to take my top off (maybe I am not that clear still) it's not a pretty sight, but I get an overwhelming faint feeling occasionally and its strip or stop. I can't stop so unfortunately it has to be a strip. We completed just over 8 miles, in a good time. We said our goodbyes and I went to save the run on my watch, you do realise if it doesn't load on Strava it didn't happen. This should have been the end of this, Ross was waiting in the car for us to go Christmas tree shopping, but no, it said 8.3 miles. My watch said 8.3 miles, I couldn't leave it at 8.3 miles, I had to carry on till 9 miles, so I mouthed to Ross 'one minute' I meant nearly 10 and off I went in a straight line. I am not sure why my sense of direction is so bad, but it's actually a real hindrance in running, I am sure I am missing out on some great runs, as I really do only go straight and then turn at the halfway mark. The most annoying bit to this story is that after all that, it only went and recorded 8.9 miles on Strava, arrghhhhh. Why?! The rest of the runners finished at the same time as my last mile, but they had completed 11 miles, how quick are they! All in all it was a great. It was really good to run somewhere different and to meet more new people. I since found out we went a different way to what we were supposed to (This doesn't surprise me at all) but we got back OK so we wasn't lost so that's all good! Hanna clearly has a better sense of direction than me. Another plus I had lots of calories for lunch with my best buds!
The following week I did a long run with Chris from Runnymede Runners at Virginia Water. It was also a great run, it's beautiful there! Chris was great company, we set out to do 10 miles, but he had a race the following day so we ran 7 miles together and then I carried on to get my 10. Chris gave me clear instructions on where to go for a perfect 3 mile run but of course I didn't follow them> I think I got the totem pole and the flag pole mixed up, so I did what I always do and went straight for 1.5 miles and turned around, this is where I bumped into Ross and Amy. Ross was doing 6 miles and Amy cycling around, what a perfect start to the day. I looked at my watch when I reached the car park and as it was on 10.13 miles (do you see the problem here?) I just ran around the car park with Amy for a bit to get to 10.50. Can you believe 10 miles is now my favourite distance, it wasn't that long ago that 6 miles was, unbelievable. Who would have thought it, definitely not me! I wonder what my next favourite will be, time will tell! This was my longest run without headphones (I have ditched them on recommendation from other runners and so far so good, something that I never thought I could ever do. I really recommend it though, the earphones were actually stopping me from doing what I wanted to do and just 'zone out'. I have said to myself that when I get to 20 miles I will listen to my top 5 motivation tunes as this is the toughest part of a Marathon, (so they say) I will let you know WHEN I get there, not IF.
It really is handy to know of other groups, as you and I know, sometimes life takes over and things get in the way. The SRG train on a Monday's and Thursday's, RR's train on a Tuesday and Thursday and the SS's train on a Wednesday (they don't meet at the Police Station), so between them all it works really well, even the long runs. The Runnymede Runners go on a Saturday and the Shepperton Running Group on a Sunday. It's perfect and they are all so welcoming! It's a real team spirit and luckily for me many of them are in training for Spring Marathons, so the support will be hopefully be fantastic!
The groups are also very social, with Christmas do's and trips to the pub so it's not all about running, you will be pleased to hear.
Talking of support I feel I should mention a Facebook group that I am a member of, it's a closed group so you can talk about all aspects of running safe in the knowledge that your friends are not yawning at their news-feed… I mean don't get me wrong I still post A LOT of running stuff on my profile, lots of distance pictures and sport shorts, but I think people would really de-friend me if they had to witness conversations on watches, trainers, training plans, knee pain, shin pain and basic running pain (and joy, it isn't all pain). The group is called Running the distance, and they are amazing! Please join if you too like getting support at a drop of a hat, there is always someone on line to help, BUT of course this works both ways and you must support as well, it's not all take, take, take with our group, oh no… give and take is a requirement, as well as always showing off your bling (medals), your legs and your awful toenails. You wouldn't believe how much medal envy I get and how many races I will enter just to get one of the ones I have seen (Loch Ness being top of that list).
It feels like a lot of my life is taken up with running, thinking about running, and talking about running since September and I really can't wait to run the Paris Marathon. As much as this is now very much a personal goal for me, I do hope to raise as much money as I can in the process too, even hoping there will be more marathons after (seriously, have you seen the Loch Ness marathon medal?!). This opinion may change on April 4th 2016, the day after I (hopefully) complete it. A lady giving a speech at the Samaritans, said she did SO well in her first marathon, she really didn't need to do one again, EVER. This might be the case for me, once may be really enough.
You will be pleased to know though that any future marathons I decide to do, if I do, will not mean me rattling a tin around, you will just have to suffer the Facebook posts. This isn't because I don't want to help charities it's because I am not finding the 'money' part of it very easy and although I don't HAVE to raise this money, I think this will be my one and only time of actively partaking in charity work of this scale, so I would like it to be as successful as it possibly can be. So many people ask for sponsorship for so many worthwhile causes I do think 'why should people part with their cash for mine?'. These are causes close to my heart but quite possibly not to others so with this in mind, I am organising a couple of events to help. This way it's not just a case of sponsor me, sponsor me, it's a more of us working together and hopefully having a bit of fun as well. Win Win.
One is a virtual run in January and the other a local quiz night in March.
Virtual run
All the details for this can be found here on my Facebook page www.facebook.com/lauradoesparis for those not on Facebook you can go straight to www.runavirtualrace.com. This is the first time I have ever organised something like this. After it taking me 4 hours to actually understand a Paypal button (to try and add it to anything was actually one of the most frustrating nights of my life) luckily for me my husband knows his way around a website. This wouldn't have happened without him. Period. I have also been very lucky that a local business has donated medals meaning more for charity!
I am hoping that many of you sign up as it will be a great way to start the year and I hope you all have a bit of fun with it. We now have a definite race with 18 places gone which means nearly £200 for charity! Thank you to all thouse that have signed up, you lovely running the distance lot, who I really do think of as good friends! I have signed up for all 3 distances and I promise I wont cheat and make myself top of the leader board for all of them. I really can run a Half Marathon in 1:30!
When I have more confirmed details on the Quiz night I will share this with you. I have to be honest here, I have organised a quiz night before, it was great fun but the website I got my questions from may have been a bit questionable…. There was a huge debate on whether Hong Kong was really the nosiest city in the world. It isn't. It is in fact Mubai. In addition to Mumbai-gate, picnic was apparently the most ridiculous answer for 'What is a meal in the open air called?' Once everyone had stopped arguing it really was a great night, please do not let this stop you entering when the time comes!
So that's it really from me, this seems to be more informative than a running diary so why not add a few additional points that I think I would have liked to have known early on:
- If you are hurting change your trainers, my knee is GREAT and I wish I had done it sooner.
- Meet up with running groups in your area – everyone is so friendly and there is no need to feel self-conscious or nervous. Everyone has the same goal as you, to train, to run, to learn and to meet like-minded people.
- Find Facebook groups, running forums, look on pintrest, so much support is available and people really do want to help you achieve your goals.
- Buy books, read about running, nutrition, training plans for what you want to succeed in e.g. a better time, a longer distance, barefoot running. It's all so accessible and the 'Running the Distance' group have recommended some great ones to me.
- Remember everyone has been where you are (if you are starting like me) and can guide you through all the things you are unsure of and people really want to share their experiences.
- Cut your toenails regularly. They might not look like they need cutting but trust me these babies grow overnight and can cut your toe just like that, I had never realised that toenails can actually ache and I also didn't realise they don't just drop off, they go black, they then go a bit claw like and they hold on for dear life for months, catching on everything in sight. Geross but true!
- Try and get people to cheer you on when racing, it really does help when you reach your struggling point (12 miles for me at this point!)
- Vaseline. Ladies, vaseline is your best friend (I am sure for gents to, but I don't have knowledge of this)
- Bowel movements (sorry). Go before you go shall we say.
- Bladder control – it's normal. No more needs to be said.
- Sports clothes, this is all you will look at. No more pretty dresses and definitely no more open toed shoes. Take a look at www.tikiboo.co.uk, it won't disappoint.
- Sports shoes – See above
- Races, everyone will tell you about races they see and hear about, this is actually great but can work out pricey (thanks Kym)
- Wherever you go you will be introduced to someone that enjoys running, I am not sure if this is for your benefit or the hosts (to stop you boring everyone else)
- Squinting, don't do it, I have definitely aged this year around the eyes, I am putting this done to running and not growing older.
- Running in the rain is great – just hum eye of the tiger and imagine you are in a Rocky movie.
The best bit is along the way you will make lots of new friends, OK, some you might never meet in person but a friendship is a friendship and I think it makes everything a lot more fun!
So that's this month's update, not much to report running wise and I certainly didn't expect it to be so long. Well done for getting to the end! I want to thank all of you for your lovely comments, I am sure you are all very biased but it is lovely to hear. I really was in two minds on whether to post it but you talked me round!
Let's see what happens next…. Hopefully a lot of miles, some understanding of speed-work and no injuries!
Lots of love,


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2nd Annual Dog Days of Summer Festival: Official Raffle Rules and Regulations
Official Rules and Regulations
The proceeds from this raffle will benefit the See Spot Rescued organization. Tickets will be sold at the Dog Days of Summer Festival at Liberty Harbor on July 29th, 2017 between 12:00 pm and 2:30 pm.
Raffle will be $0.50 per ticket, unlimited individual and/or total purchases.
Raffle Rules
1. Employees (and their immediate family members) of Liberty Harbor are not eligible to win.
2. The raffle is open to legal residents of the United States who are age 18 and over.
3. Unlimited individual and/or total purchases will be sold.
4. No additional purchase (donation, admission, membership etc.) is necessary to purchase raffle tickets.
5. There is no limit to the number of tickets an individual may purchase, up to the maximum number of tickets available.
6. Tickets must be filled out in the name of a single individual.
7. Tickets are non-refundable.
8. Ticket sales will cease at 2:30pm on Saturday July 29th, 2017 or until supplies run out.
9. The winner will be selected at a random drawing on Saturday July 29th, 2017 at 2:30pm. Entrants do not need to be present to win. The winner will be notified by phone according to the contact information provided to Liberty Harbor at the time of entry. In the event a winner cannot be contacted, fails to respond within 7 calendar days, fails to otherwise qualify for the prize and /or declines the prize, an alternate winner will be selected. If not claimed within 7 calendar days of notification, the winner designee will forfeit any rights to the gift bag and the same will be awarded to an alternate winner. The right to take possession of the gift bag through the winning entry is neither assignable nor transferable.
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Introducing David Brown - our Youth & Children's Development Officer
contact David at firstname.lastname@example.com or 07557 655860
David is married to Wendy with two young adult children (Tom, 20) and Poppy (17), and has been in Christian Youth ministry since 1992 after graduating from the University of Ulster in Youth and Community work.
David's career/ministry has included work with the Corrymeela Community, as the Archbishop of Canterbury's
Youth Advisor, and from 2002 to 2013 as the Director of the Church of Ireland Youth Department.
Latterly David has worked as the Lay Training Co-ordinator for the Church of Ireland Theological Institute.
He brings extensive youth and children's experience to this role with Armagh Diocese but is keen to point out
that the "L" plates are back on with much to learn!
Alongside family and work commitments, David is a keen cyclist, loves skiing and an avid Ulster and
Ireland Rugby supporter. By his own admission he is a "coffee snob" when it comes to a decent Cappuccino!
An introductory video from David - Oct 17:
Update video from from David - May 18:
There are a number of exciting events coming up for youth and children's leaders across the Diocese.
Grab your diary or mobile or tablet and make a note of these dates.
"The Big BBQ"
Slides from David Brown's workshops:
1. Handling Conflict.
2. Building and motivating teams.
"Afternoon Tea".
A Youth and Children's ministry resource fair. September 22nd 2018, 11am to 3pm. St Mark's Parish (Crozier) Hall, Armagh.
Not to be missed. Food, resources, Christian agencies and networks to meet, workshops for youth and children's leaders (and one Archbishop) all promise to deliver our annual resource fair. Cost £5.00 per person.
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"Start of Term Prayer Service".
September 6th 2018, 4.15pm for refreshements with Service at 5pm. St Mark's Parish Church, Armagh.
We warmly invite all teachers and educational support staff to this special event. The guest spaker will be David Manning, former Head Teacher, Strathern School, Belfast
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"Mental Health First Aid Certificate".
Armagh Youth and Children are delighted to announce that in partnership with the Southern Health Trust, the recognized Mental Health First Aid certificate will be delivered for youth and children's leaders, Clergy, Youth workers and members of Parish based pastoral care teams. There are only 20 places available and it is required that participants commit to the four training evenings being held at Drumglass Parish, Dungannon. There is a small cost of £5.00 per head for the training.
Dates. Monday 1st October, 8th of October, 15th October, 22nd of October. 7pm to 9.30pm.
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AYAC Weekend, Murlough House, Dundrum, Fri 12th to Sun 14th October 2018.
Sure to be a great weekend! Please click here for a Booking Form and full information.
Participants need to be accompanied by a leader from their respective parish / youth group, and registered as a leader under the Parish's Safeguarding Trust records.
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Louth Resource & Information morning
"I Believe" - Confirmation Resource
"Roots" worship & learning resources


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Greek destinations
Pulling in more than 13 million tourists every year, Greece is one of the world's most popular holiday spots. And it's not hard to see why. Spotless sands, centuries of history, and traditional sugar-cube towns are just the start of what the country has to offer.
Big-name islands
The biggest of the Greek islands is Crete, which boasts 650 miles of coastline and some impressive historical sights. Corfu – AKA the Emerald Isle – is known for its lush interior. Rhodes, meanwhile, gets the prize for the best sunshine record in these parts. As for Kos and Zante, they do a great line in beaches and have impressive after-dark scenes.
Lesser-known isles
Santorini, Mykonos and Skiathos have all put a cosmopolitan gloss on the classic Greek combination of sun, sea and sand, while Kefalonia and Skopelos offer up beautiful beaches and laid-back towns. Thassos and Samos like to stay out of the spotlight – the beaches here are footprint-free and cypress trees are the only high rises you'll find.
Mainland hotspots
If you want to stay on the mainland, consider Halkidiki or Parga – they're great springboards for exploring the rest of the country.
Ionian Islands
The Ionian Islands are clustered together just off the west coast of mainland Greece. While each island has its own personality, they all tick off great beaches, spectacular scenery and textbook Greek towns.
South Aegean Islands
The South Aegean is one of 13 building blocks that make up Greece. The region stakes its claim on an area of the Aegean Sea on the south east of the Greek mainland, and it wraps its arms around the islands of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese.
Crete subscribes to the bigger is better school of thought. Not only is it the largest of the Greek Islands, but it's the 5th biggest island in the Mediterranean Sea – Corsica pips it to the 4th place post by just a few hundred acres.
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Hesperia's new police station has been recognized for their green construction and operation.
The city announced on Wednesday that the United States Green Building Council has awarded LEED Gold certification to the Hesperia Police Department. The program recognizes the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. Gold certification is the second-highest recognition, beyond platinum certification.
The station was recognized for its use of energy-efficient lighting; water-efficient landscaping and irrigation systems; recycling more than 75 percent of construction debris; using local and regional building materials whenever possible; use of healthier paints, carpeting and adhesives indoors; and using a solar electric system to produce about 78 percent of the building's electrical needs.
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Or we can just pull it out by hand like we did Larry's car lol
Or we can just pull it out by hand like we did Larry's car lol
it is a multimedia syatem so its USB, but on the control pod there is also an input jack, standard headphone size. so if the PS3 has an oudio out then it should be fine.Originally Posted by Shugsta
i will bring my system any way. it hooks up to PC's and any Ipod/MP3 player.
By waterproof gear, do you mean beer?Originally Posted by superchargedsam
Starting my weekend off in style, beer in hand and it's only lunchtime Thursday.
Got a coke bottle fridgey thing, a cool box and a 15m extensions lead all set to go.
I'll be doing some "Brutal Bucky Shots" available for anyone to try. "Turbo Bucky Shots" for the not so feint hearted. ;)
How are you lot for midgies down there or is it not an issue?
I'll see what other random item i can pick up from Asda tonight.
Oh and i got my special delivery yesterday which is going to come in oh so handy. :mrgreen:
Wish I had a beer at the mo, or at least a running car :(
Please oh god of mechanical beings let my car work so I can acvtually drive it.
Don't give up hope - you'll get there - I'm positive - whether you'll be driving or sailing I wouldn't like to say - but you'll get there :hidesbehiOriginally Posted by Paff
Just a thought, seeing as we've got a PS3 coming, anyone got the Monty Python films they could bring? Would make for some kwality nite time entertainment.
I've left mine in Glasgow and am in Hamilton the now. ANyone else got them and could bring them along?
i have life of brian, along with arround 450 other films on my hard drive.


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Altoids Curiously Strong Peppermint Mints
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When I was younger, I hated these because of how strong they were, now I love them for the exact same reason! I have recently been trying to stop chewing gum, but I am obsessed with having fresh breath, so I started having these in my house and purse and they really do a great job. The fact that they are so intense really freshens my breath, but it also makes them taste less sweet, which I like.
These are my favorite mints in the whole wide world! They are affordable, super minty and taste great. My only wish is that the flavor lasted longer and the lid to the tin was a bit more secure. Other than that, these are classic and superior mints!
A delightful and classic mint, I like to travel with them by keeping a tin in the car. They add comfort to my daily life, their strength calms my nerves. The best deal on these I've found are at Walmart. Save the tins, they're a great mobile jewelry box, or storage for extra earring backs in case of emergency. This container is also an ideal surface for painting. 5 stars!
When it comes to a strong mint for fresh breathe or taste Altoids have been around for years and probably will be for many more. They're strong, come in a neat metal tin that is reusable for other small items or to refill with mints and they're easy to find in most stores.
I used to hate these but now I'm addicted. I could go through one of these in a whole day! If you aren't a fan of strong peppermints I would not recommend these, but if you love peppermint as much as I do you can't go wrong with these!
I like it as it refreshes my mouth and it's also good chewing or just let it melt on ur tongue when you're unease on road travel. It is very affordable and a good brand. It's definitely worth the purchase.
These are addictive! Not only they provide a great peppermint breath but also it has a great flavor. I get one almost once a week. I don't think it compares to anything else.
The best mints. I like the strong mint flavor. They're very affordable. I usually buy a big box of them at Costco or at Trader Joe's. For some reason, they're cheaper at Trader Joe's than at any other market. I've repurchased these countless times. I always have one tin in my car and in my bag.
When these first came out I would eat them all the time instead of mints. They we're my favorite and made you breath smell like mint which is what you want! I loved them and if they were still popular I would still have them in my purse.
Curiouser and curiouser! These mints are very strong and very useful. They come in handy at all times. I have them in my purse every where I go. For meetings, interviews, or if you are ever going to speak, ever you need to feel your freshest. 10 calories and strong enough to last through several hours. You'll have people wanting a kiss because the freshness is overwhelming! Highly recommend! AND you get a neat stash tin when you're finished with your mints!
I've never had this flavor. I've always had the ones in the red container. Are these just as strong?
Are they really strong?
How does it taste
Are these better than the original?
How long should the mint taste actually last? Mines doesn't last long
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Thoratec Corporation (THOR) Q1 2012 Earnings Call May 1, 2012 4:30 pm ET Executives Taylor Harris – Senior Director, Investor Relations and Business Development Gerhard F. Burbach – President and Chief Executive Officer Roxanne Oulman – Vice President-Finance and Interim Chief Financial Officer Analysts Robert A. Hopkins – Bank of America Corporation Christopher Pasquale – JPMorgan Steven Lichtman – Oppenheimer & Company Rajeev Jashnani – UBS Securities Co., Ltd. Jason Mills – Canaccord Genuity Bruce Nudell – Credit Suisse Thomas Gunderson – Piper Jaffray Matt Taylor – Barclays Capital Suraj Kalia – Rodman & Renshaw Jayson Bedford – Raymond James Spencer Nam – ThinkEquity LLC Danielle Antalffy – Leerink Swann LLC Lawrence H. Biegelsen – Wells Fargo Securities, LLC David Roman – Goldman Sachs Derek Winters – Wunderlich Securities Inc. Presentation Operator
We caution you that these statements are only predictions and that actual results may differ materially. We also alert you to the risks contained in the documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as our annual and quarterly reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q. We do not undertake any obligation to update or correct any forward-looking statements. Gary?Gerhard F. Burbach Thank you, Taylor, and good afternoon. Thoratec achieved a strong start to 2012 reflecting a healthy underlying market for LVAD therapy, particularly the destination therapy indication and continued progress in our worldwide market development and market leadership efforts for HeartMate II. Our first quarter results highlighted by a 27% revenue increase were generated through strong performance across both HeartMate II and CentriMag, driven by all major segments of implanting centers in both the United States and Europe. But we don't expect the same magnitude of growth to occur every quarter. We do believe that our first quarter results again point to a significant opportunity ahead in Destination Therapy. We remain firmly committed do investing in the development of this market as well as in our pipeline of exciting technologies to support strong growth from many years to come. With respect to our financial results for the first quarter, Thoratec generated revenues of $126.8 million, a 27% increase over revenues of $99.5 million in the first quarter of 2011. In terms of geographic breakdown, we quarter revenues of $103.9 million in the U.S. versus $82.5 million in the prior year, an increase of 26%, while international revenues were $22.9 million versus $17 million a year-ago representing an increase of 35%. Excluding the effects of foreign exchange, which was unfavorable by $0.5 million as well as acquisition related revenues, year-over-year international revenue growth was 23%. Earnings on a non-GAAP basis were $0.51 per share an increase of 50%. HeartMate revenues in the quarter were $111.7 million versus $87.3 million a year-ago, an increase of 28%. Strength in our HeartMate II franchise was balanced across all key geographies and I'll provide more detail on the underlying drivers of this strength momentarily.
Revenues from our acute support line, which includes CentriMag and PediMag were $8.7 million compared with $4.4 million a year-ago, an increase of over 90%. We're certainly pleased with the continued momentum in this product line, which include a growth in the core U.S. CentriMag business of 34% as well as approximately $2.7 million of incremental revenues recorded as a result of the Levitronix Medical transaction, over 90% of which were generate outside the U.S.Lastly, revenues from the Thoratec product line, the PVAD and IVAD were 5.8 million versus 7.3 million a year ago, a decrease of 21%. We recorded strong year-over-year unit growth in the quarter selling 1,057 pumps, an increase of 23% versus 859 pumps in the first quarter a year ago. In the U.S. market, we shipped 838 pumps representing a 24% year-over-year increase, while internationally pump volume increased 20% in the first quarter of 2012 to 219 units. HeartMate unit volume expanded by 32% in both the U.S. and international markets, offsetting a significant decline in PVAD and IVAD units. Internationally HeartMate II showed particular strength in both France and Germany, while in the U.S. we achieved strong growth in both the bridge-to-transplant and destination therapy indications. We have seen encouraging development of the referral process facilitated by our market development efforts in conjunction with the outreach efforts of many of our implanting centers, and we're seeing clear evidence that our D.C. market development strategy is bearing fruit. Going forward we will continue to focus our investment on this large and sustainable growth opportunity. An important growth driver during the quarter was the continued adoption of HeartMate II by our Group III implanting centers, which consists of smaller transplant and open heart centers. While we achieved HeartMate II unit growth in excess of 20% across each major group of centers. The most rapid growth continues to come from this third group, where volume roughly doubled year-over-year. This group now include 19 transplant centers and 48 open heart centers and during the first quarter contributed close to 20% of our U.S. HeartMate II unit sales.
We anticipate that the adoption at open heart centers will continue to be a significant driver of HeartMate II performance in the U.S. for a few reasons.First and foremost, clinical outcomes at open heart centers have been strong as evidenced by a presentation at ISHLT this year, which I'll discuss in greater detail later. Second, this group of centers is still early in its DT outreach efforts; so far only 19 open heart centers have received DT certification from the Joint Commission. Last, we anticipate that the vast majority of new VAD program development will come from open heart centers. For all these reasons, we're excited about the growth prospects from the segments. That said, I would note that many of these centers are early in their adoption of the therapy and we therefore expect performance to have some variability from quarter-to-quarter. Read the rest of this transcript for free on seekingalpha.com


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Motorists witnessed smoke rising from a bushfire burning in Tomago, New South Wales, on January 13.
This video was captured by Heidi Brown as she travelled along Masonite Road, near the Newcastle Airport.
The NSW Rural Fire Service issued emergency warnings following the fire, according to local reports. Residents in Tomago and Williamtown were told to shelter in place. Credit: Instagram/heidi_brown via Storyful


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Crowdy Gap Cultural Camp
Turn off Crowdy Bay Rd north of Crowdy Head, and you'll find Crowdy Gap Cultural Camp nestled behind sand dunes on the site of an old dairy farm. There are 7 tent campsites, 2 trailer/caravan campsites and 1 group campsite. Crowdy Gap is also a place of great significance to the region's traditional owners, the Birpai. Bring your own water.
Who to contact: NPWS Taree (02) 6552 4097 for Crowdy Gap Cultural Camp; NPWS Port Macquarie (02) 6588 5555 for Diamond Head camping area, Diamond Head camping area (walk-in camping), Indian Head camping area, Kylies Beach camping area, Kylies Hut camping area (walk-in camping)
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Crowdy Bay National Park is a coastal ribbon of lowlands with rocky outcrops and sandy beaches, set on the seaside 5 km south of Laurieton. The park is ideal for low-key, nature-based activities: camping, bushwalking, birdwatching, fishing, swimming and combing the rockpools. When camping, you need to bring drinking water and firewood.
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Cowboy clients' threat to builders
New research conducted by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has turned the image of cowboy builders on its head, saying that three quarters of builders are actually under threat from cowboy clients.
The research was undertaken to assess the impact of late and withheld payments on SME construction companies, a major problem within the sector. It revealed that three quarters of companies think that cowboy clients are a serious problem for their businesses, with nearly a quarter of those surveyed waiting for more than four months for payment from a client or large contractor. The problem seems to be widespread, with only a third of respondents saying they are always paid within the standard 30 days.
The problem of late payment is having a negative effect on the industry, which is being exacerbated by the tough economic climate, and is prevalent throughout the supply chain.
More than a third of respondents say the delays have led to late payments to suppliers and 16% having to borrow additional funds from a bank or lender to keep the business afloat – with some eight per cent claiming they almost went out of business due to the issue. Companies are having to delay payments to staff and even make some redundant due to cash flow problems.
While 20% within the industry, say late payment has prevented them from growing their with a lack of security.
Sarah McMonagle, Director of External Affairs at the FMB, said: "There are so many horror stories of people being duped by cowboy builders. However, our research shows that there's a flip side to this story with three quarters of small construction firms being hampered by 'cowboy clients'. Typical cowboy client behaviour can include a demand for the builder to complete tasks not included in the original brief or quote and for no extra payment. The worst type of cowboy client seeks to delay or withhold payment on spurious grounds, for instance by discovering make-believe faults. Nearly a quarter of construction SMEs have had to wait for more than four months for payment from a client or large contractor. Fewer than one third of builders are always paid within the standard period of 30 days and this is completely unacceptable."
McMonagle concluded: "Late payment is having a direct impact on the ability of construction SMEs to grow and prosper. One in five builders say delayed payments from clients have stopped them from having the confidence to grow their business. Worse still, nearly 10% say that they nearly went out of business because of this. As we edge towards Brexit, we need the construction sector to be firing on all cylinders to shore up the wider economy. The last thing we want to see is thousands of builders going to the wall because of their customers refusing to pay on time. We strongly recommend that builders and clients do everything they can to protect themselves by using a written contract that includes an agreed payment schedule. Clients rightly demand a high level of service from their builder but home owners also need to keep their end of the bargain by paying on time."
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Qatar Airways, which will start flying the A380 next month from its Doha hub to London Heathrow, has ordered 10 A380s and has options for three more. "There is a possibility we will order even more," Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said in an interview as he received the first of the super jumbos. The airline's network could accommodate...


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Julie Lockhart moved from the Los Angeles area to the great Pacific NW about 2 years ago. Her artistic talents have been far and wide but she has been concentrating and focusing more on her wire-working skills and has just started into cutting her own cabochons. She wants to see jewelry art evolve and would like to see an artist community that supports each other to reach new heights and goals.
Her creativity is inspired by architecture, plants/flowers, art deco and Frank Lloyd Wright. She is in the process of trying to simplify her life (even though she has 4 children and a husband!) so she can focus on her passion of jewelry art.
Her wealth of knowledge regarding Mother Nature's incredible ability to create the complexities that form semi-precious material is astounding. Applying that knowledge with her beautiful wire-work creations makes her an up and coming artist to watch closely and follow. We are so fortunate to have Julie as part of our Bird Tail Beads' Instructors team and want her to go far pursuing her passions!


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Welcome to 8th Grade ELA or 9th Grade Honors ELA!
I truly hope you've had an awesome summer with plenty of rest and relaxation. I also hope you are ready to tackle the many challenges that will come during the 8th grade year. We will work hard to get ready to succeed in the classroom and on the Georgia Milestones test in April. Please come to school everyday you are physically able, and come ready to try your best.


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Trying to find the perfect way to spend your Valentine's day or night? See what Valentine's Day 2016 events are in Jacksonville NC to help you plan your perfect evening with a significant other!
Tinder Love Dinner Theater
Where: CFM Theater
When: February 5 and 6 @ 7pm
You and a significant other should swipe right for this event! Tinder Love is a romantic comedy complete with both dinner and drama. Plus it's only $10 a couple, so if you're tight on cash this could be a great way to have a fun night without breaking the bank. The menu will features a four-course meal, and tea and coffee will be served as well. You can call 910-382-7062 for more info or to reserve tickets.
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WHOSE LINE Valentine in Jacksonville NC
Where: Legacy Theater Company
When: February 6 @ 7:30pm
Are you a big fan of the show Whose Line is it Anyway? If so, you might want to check out the Valentine's Whose Line, presented by the Legacy Theater Company in Jacksonville NC. This special Valentine's Day edition of Whose Line is for one night only, so if it sounds interesting you should go ahead and research your tickets! Doors open at 7pm.
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Have a Heart for Wildlife Gala in Jacksonville NC
Where: Possumwood Acres
When: February 13 @ 4:30 to 10pm
Have a fun night with a bunch of animals when you bring a date or friend to the Have a Heart for Wildlife Gala. This black-tie event will include a gourmet dinner and up-close encounters with all the animals of Possumwood (not just possums). You even have the ability to sponsor an animal for a year, and take pictures with them if you do! Additionally, there will be a silent auction with plenty of great prizes, like a Cancun vacation, Disney world tickets, and a team lithographed Carolina Panthers football — as well as some local goodies. After the auction will be a fun night of dancing with BTA entertainment. Tickets are $60 a person, or $100 for a couple. They ask that you don't wear jeans, and to wear a collared shirt (tie optional).
Did we miss your favorite Valentine's Day activity? Let us know what you're planning on doing in the Jacksonville NC area for Valentine's Day 2016!


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Beyond October – What's on?
As we wave goodbye to our festival month it's easy to assume the inevitability of waiting around for next year's action. But projects championing arts and older people are taking place all the time across Scotland, with many of our participating organisations running year-round work
open to new participants and members- meaning there's plenty to get connected with.
Recently we launched new publication Late Opening: Arts and Older
People in Scotland including 14 case studies detailing organisations and
projects dedicated to supporting older people in engaging with the arts. Varying
from artist-led projects, touring work in care settings and charity and arts
venue initiatives, Late Opening brings together stories of these projects and
discusses the cultural impact of this work in Scotland.
Below are a slice of projects from our 2017 programme that continue
work throughout the year. From crafts to concerts to dementia friendly film
screenings, there's a wide selection of work across Scotland:
Live Music Now is a UK-wide initiative dedicated to delivering thousands of
interactive music programmes in care homes and hospitals and a range of
community and healthcare settings. Luminate audiences enjoyed performances
from musicians across the worlds of classical music, traditional Scottish and
jazz at multiple venues during October. Dates for both closed and public
concerts continue year-round across Scotland, with upcoming public performances
(including dementia friendly) in South Ayrshire, Dundee, Edinburgh and
Stirling. The charity also provides support and training for young musicians.
There are a huge number of community groups that regularly meet,
create and welcome new faces. In Aberdeenshire Kemnay Knit and Natter Group
meet weekly at the local library to learn new crafts, in Edinburgh Kick the Cat
Appalachian Dance Group meet weekly to 'dance their cares away' (an initiative
very much approved of by Luminate staff attending their festival workshop) and in
Fife Cupar U3A Ukulele Group 'Cupalele' rehearse and give public performances
in the local area. U3A, or University of the Third Age, is in itself a
UK-wide organisation of retired and semi-retired people coming together to
continue their educational, social and creative interests.
This year's touring theatre production Curious Shoes was presented
by Hearts & Minds, an arts in health charity using the performing arts to
improve the quality of life for people living with dementia including
programmes such as Elderflowers. Hearts & Minds also run Artful Minds
training days designed for artists who are looking to develop skills and
confidence in using their art form in this area.
Also in dementia friendly initiatives Glasgow Film Theatre are
running new programme Movie Memories which launched during Luminate and will now continue with monthly screenings. Movie Memories introduces inclusive and friendly cinema screenings, a dementia friendly venue and dementia aware staff and volunteers. Upcoming screenings include Britain on Film: Coast and Sea (Nov) and White Christmas (Dec).
More regular activity sessions include those run by Impact Arts
whose Craft Cafés take place in community and care home settings held in Govan, Paisley, Barrhead, Johnstone and Edinburgh. This
flagship programme offers a social and creative environment to learn new
skills and connect with activities, self-directed by participants. You
can find out more on their blog.
This list is only a taster of projects going on across Scotland. You
can find out about further work by reading our publication, searching online,
following us on Facebook or Twitter or signing up to our online newsletter.
If you have any questions about events during Luminate 2017 festival, do feel
free to get in touch.
Image: Runners by NADFLY, commissioned by Luminate and MECOPP, Oct 2017 (c) NADFLY


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One of the organizers of an Iranian aid flotilla that was to said to Gaza in efforts to break Israel's naval blockade on the territory, announced Thursday that the event has been cancelled due to "Israeli threats."
Iranian ship heading for Gaza from Bandar-Abbas.
A separate Iranian ship carrying 60 Iranian activists was being prepared to sail to Gaza via the Caspian Sea, according to Army Radio. This after the Lebanese media reported several days ago that Egypt has denied Israel's request to prevent Iranian ships from passing through the Suez Canal toward Egypt.
Meanwhile Thursday, the U.S. State Department issued a statement calling the aid flotillas to Gaza irresponsible.
"Mechanisms exist for the transfer of humanitarian assistance to Gaza by member states and groups that want to do so," the U.S. State Department said regarding Lebanese plans to ship aid to Gaza. "Direct delivery by sea is neither appropriate nor responsible, and certainly not effective, under the circumstances."
The Lebanese and Iranian efforts come after a tragic incident aboard a Turkish aid ship, part of an 8-ship Turkish flotilla, which was headed for Gaza on May 31. Israeli navy commandos, intent on preventing the ship from reaching Gaza's shore, boarded the ship, and were met by a violent mob wielding sticks and knives. The clash that ensued resulted in the deaths of nine Turkish activists.
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Download a PDF file of the choral score of this composition. For perusal only -- not printable.
Commissioned by the Lexington Pops Chorus in honor of the 30th year of their existence and the 300th Anniversary of the town of Lexington, Massachusetts.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's famous poem, "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere," tells the story of the colonial American patriot who rides on horseback to rally his Massachusetts neighbors against the British militia. The route which the British are taking is relayed to Paul Revere by his friend in Boston, watching the army's movements and then hanging signal lanterns in the belfry of Old North Church."One if by land, and two if by sea."
The musical setting endeavors to capture the energy of horse and rider. Therefore, "galloping" rhythms are often heard in the piano accompaniment. As Paul Revere rides through the New England towns, the pace of the music quickens - Medford, Lexington and Concord. "So through the night rode Paul Revere." He keeps in mind his plan and his message: "One if by land, two if by sea. Arise! Defend our Liberty!"
Gwyneth Walker's ancestors came to New England in 1635, and Paul Revere is a distant relative.
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More Support for Wandworth's entrepreneurs
Published: Friday 10th November 17
Events are being held in Wandsworth during Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) to help the borough's business stars thrive.
GEW is the world's biggest celebration of entrepreneurship. The week-long festival features a range of live events taking place throughout the country cultivating the nations's entrepreneurs by giving them the help they need at every stage of their journey. Last year more than 2,500 events took place in the UK alone and reached more than 340,000 entrepreneurial people across the country.
Wandsworth entrepreneurs are being urged to take advantage of the events taking place in the borough during GEW, designed to help them grow their business.
Monday 13th November
Putney Business Hub
Lahore Central Restaurant, 40 Upper Richmond Road Putney
Business Hub meetings bring together local business people to experiences, create opportunities and maximise the benefits of doing business in Putney.
Tuesday 14 November
Business Advice Workshop for Start Ups: Making the best start for your new business
Tara Arts Theatre, 356 Garratt Lane, Earlsfield
This workshop will look at the most common pitfalls that can get in your way and will look at issues including your business type, business plan, marketing, sales and finance. It will help you clear the hurdles and take your business forward.
Thursday 16th November
Presenting to Win Workshop
Tara Arts Theatre, 356 Garratt Lane, Earlsfield
£10 plus £3 booking fee
This workshop will cover essential and effective techniques to help build your confidence in public speaking, and your audience's confidence in you as a speaker.
The council's business spokesman Cllr Kim Caddy said: "Wandsworth is full of bright entrepreneurial minds setting up new and exciting businesses and creating jobs. The council has an extensive package of business support, and we're delighted to support Global Entrepreneurship Week."
For further info on the workshops and support Branduin provides to Wandsworth businesses visit: http://businesssupportwandsworth.com/events/
For other business support on offer in Wandsworth, including specialist help for food and digital companies, visit http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk.yourbusinessyourgrowth/
To find out more about GEW visit: https://genglobal.org/united-kingdom/about-global-entrepreneurship-week-united-kingdom
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Life-sized and lovely this vintage Budgie figurine from Thuringia, Germany is both classy and classic. Made of porcelain and finished in a white, shiny glaze this creature was crafted between 1908 and 1938 by the Schwarzburg Workshops for Porcelain Art and created by their artist, Wilhelm Neuhäuser (1885-1960). It measures 6.5" long, 1 7/8" wide, 4.75" tall and although white, exhibits delicious detail. It's also in excellent condition and was obviously cabinet kept throughout the years. "Neuhauser" is pressed into the porcelain on the side while the bottom is marked with the company's fox logo and "Schwerzbuger Werk - statten* wellenknust" (hard to make out all the words, see pic) along with some numbers. A true work of art that's a beautiful bridge between Art Deco and Art Nouveau. We think you'll be quite pleased.
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