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Blues need scoring spark from Tarasenko, anyone
St. Louis coach Hitchcock needs his to team to be more consistent in order to even seriesby Amalie Benjamin @amaliebenjamin / NHL.com Staff Writer
SAN JOSE - St. Louis Blues forward Troy Brouwer had just hopped over the boards. Instead of sitting on the bench, he abused it by hitting his stick down once, twice, three times. There was less than 10 minutes left in the third period, and Brouwer had just hit a post, unable to score against the San Jose Sharks.
Nor would the rest of his teammate's breakthrough in those final 10 minutes, ultimately getting shut out for a second consecutive game, falling 3-0 to the Sharks in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final at SAP Center on Thursday.
The Sharks lead the best-of-7 series 2-1. Game 4 is Saturday in San Jose (7:15 p.m. ET; NBC, CBC, TVA Sports).
But that is only a one-game deficit, a fact that Blues coach Ken Hitchcock reminded a reporter after the game, exasperation in his voice.
"The series is 2-1," Hitchcock said. "You've got to win four games. This is nothing."
Video: STL@SJS, Gm3: Jones turns away Stastny
The greater concern is that the Blues have not played well in the first three games of this series. They have scored two goals and have been shut out in the past 150:45 spanning three games.
"We just haven't created enough quality chances to really test [Sharks goaltender Martin Jones] and make him make save after save, what we can do when we're really on our game," Blues captain David Backes said. "The result has been a couple scoreless games for us.
"It's not the way we're going to win games. We need to get back onto our method and our ways. When we do that, we're going to have success. It's 2-1 them. Park this again and find a way as a group to bind together and get out of this goal-less streak, then open up the floodgates hopefully. When we find a way to get one, probably going to be a real ugly one."
That would work. A goal would work, too.
Whether or not the Sharks did anything differently between Games 2 and 3 is something Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo isn't worried about.
"It's tough to win when you don't score," Pietrangelo said. "We can't leave our goalies out to dry like that. It's on us now to find a way to create more offense, to find a way to score some goals."
The question is how. How do they do that? How do they solve their problem?
Video: STL@SJS, Gm3: Jones denies Backes' chance
"I think creating offense is really dangerous right now," Hitchcock said, when asked about the Blues game strategy. "That's the wrong decision. We like to score goals. We need to score goals. I think there's steps that lead to that that we have to get a bigger buy-in. The steps are what we want to talk about.
"There are things in our game that need to take place on a more consistent basis if we expect to score. That's what we're going to talk about. If we just talk about the end result, we're going to end up in the same boat."
No one has been scoring for the Blues, none of the stars of the team's first-round series against the Chicago Blackhawks or the second-round series against the Dallas Stars. No one. And that includes the most notable goal scorer on the team, Vladimir Tarasenko, who scored 40 goals during the regular season.
"The thing that could help him, we can't give him, which is more experience," Hitchcock said. "Can't give it to him. He's learning some hard lessons, like any young player. Robby [Fabbri's] learning it. [Colton] Parayko is learning it. Vladi is learning it. Vladi is learning some really hard lessons. …
"As you experience this as a younger player, you're going to have to learn to fight through a lot if you expect to score. We would like him to learn that lesson a day from now, but we're not sure on the timeframe.
"Some guys never learn it. Some guys can't do it. Some guys learn that lesson and they really become accomplished players, especially scoring players. But he's going to have to fight through everything if he expects to score a goal and contribute offensively."
That might mean a goal in some games. It might mean an assist others. It might mean nothing on the scoresheet.
"He's going to have an understanding of what it takes to play at this time of year, in the Conference Final, with 100 percent commitment on the other side," Hitchcock said.
And while the Blues will attempt to accelerate Tarasenko's learning curve, there is not necessarily much they can do. He will need to figure out how to score effectively, to fight through the inexperience, to contribute. They need him. They need anyone.
It seemed as if every time the Blues got the puck into the offensive zone it was one-and-done, it was high or left or right or post. They did not have enough speed coming out of the defensive zone. They did not execute. They did not force Jones to be at his best.
They need to. They need to simplify, to use what has worked previously, to pressure the Sharks. They need more than one line, or one and a half lines, or one and occasional line, as Backes put it, to be effective.
Because, as Pietrangelo said, it's tough to win when you don't score.


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Business and legal risks to health care companies reach far beyond scientific uncertainties in the prevention protocols for infectious diseases due to lack of clarity among regulators with public health responsibilities.
The host of exposure and risk issues raised by the treatment in the United States of health care workers exposed to the Ebola virus is the latest evidence that infectious diseases generate substantial public concern and trigger a wide spectrum of responses from agencies charged with protecting the public health. Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) assured the public that the risk of a large-scale Ebola "outbreak" in the United States was very low and that well-established infectious disease prevention protocols are adequate to protect human health, the governmental response, at times, has been incomplete, and continued diligence and oversight is warranted. Initial CDCP and state health advisories have changed based on reactions to conditions encountered in assessing the exposure of individuals and the treatment of patients in health care facilities. Guidance often was reactive and not "forward looking" and did not address such issues as how to handle, transport or dispose of the highly infectious waste generated by even a handful of Ebola patients.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (working in conjunction with the CDCP) exhibited a welcome degree of flexibility in its issuance of new guidance detailing when, and in what manner, manufacturers of disinfectants, sterilants and the like could claim these chemicals are effective in reducing or eliminating the spread of the Ebola virus specifically on "hard, non-porous surfaces" in health care settings (e.g., on tables or floors).1 Prior to the EPA's issuance of this proactive guidance, reliable information on the effectiveness of disinfectants in reducing the risk of Ebola infection to patients, health care providers and the public from such hard, nonporous surfaces was needed, but not available, because no disinfectant had been tested specifically on Ebola.2
Therefore, no disinfectant manufacturer or distributor had received EPA regulatory approval to make claims that these existing disinfectants could kill or reduce the growth of the Ebola virus on hard surfaces. As a result, the EPA published a list of EPA-registered disinfectants that were expected to be effective in preventing the growth or killing of the Ebola virus on hard, nonporous surfaces based on the studies in its files on the effectiveness of these disinfectants on similar, often more difficult to kill, microorganisms.3
Although it may surprise some in the health care industry to learn that the EPA (not the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)) was the prime regulator in that circumstance, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) has long regulated the sale or use in commerce of any substance or mixture of substances (including disinfectants, sterilants and the like) when used to destroy or suppress the growth of bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms that are harmful to humans and animals (including, but not limited to, the Ebola virus, EV-D68 andLegionella) when on inanimate objects and surfaces (e.g., tables, walls, floors) (i.e., the "pests" in "pesticide" are not just rodents and bugs). For simplicity, the remainder of the article will generally refer to disinfectants, rather than pesticides.
Attention should not be limited to the Ebola situation. Regulators will focus on all infectious diseases. For example, in 2014, the CDCP found a sharp rise in the number of children hospitalized for severe respiratory illness in Missouri and Illinois with Enterovirus D68. As a result, the EPA and the CDCP issued guidance concerning which disinfectants, in fact, are effective in preventing the spread of the Enterovirus D68 microorganism.4
Similarly, from 2000 to 2013, there was a fourfold rise in the annual cases of Legionnaires' disease (or Legionellosis, a lung disease caused by the Legionellabacteria, that often leads to a serious, potentially lethal form of pneumonia). Based on the author's discussions with EPA staff, the EPA, in collaboration with the CDCP and state co-regulators, is revising its Legionnaires' disease guidance.5 There are also predictions that the number of new strains of infectious diseases may rise over the next few decades. As a result, the frequency of events involving infectious diseases (and the concomitant infectious wastes generated by patients) is likely to increase.
Business and legal risks to health care companies reach far beyond scientific uncertainties in the prevention protocols for infectious diseases or lack of clarity among regulators with public health responsibilities. Whenever a new or controversial health-based risk come to light, not far behind are opportunistic individuals seeking to exploit these circumstances and be "first to the market" with miracle solutions that solve the problem. We saw this phenomenon in response to the Legionnaires' disease and AIDS epidemics, where a flood of products appeared on the market without prior review and approval by state and federal authorities. Health care organizations' procurement personnel and end users (doctors, nurses, dentists and other health care professionals) could not readily distinguish between products that complied with regulatory requirements designed to ensure product efficacy and safety before being offered for sale in the United States and those that did not. As a consequence, patients, the public and health care workers were exposed unnecessarily to infectious diseases. In both of these instances, the EPA aggressively exercised its statutory enforcement authority, resulting in stop-sale orders, injunctions, substantial fines and bad press for those entrepreneurs who tried to short circuit the rules. Unfortunately, the unintended consequence of this governmental action was an uptick in third-party claims against well-intentioned health care providers and a significant disruption of the health care industry supply chain. If past is prologue, regulators or those potentially injured by infectious agents from noncompliant goods in the marketplace may seek to hold health care institutions and professionals liable, even where regulators blundered, simply acted too slowly, or were incomplete in their response actions.
Companies and professionals in the health care industry need to understand the full extent of regulatory controls affecting the industry and its suppliers. There is no shortage of potential legal issues — e.g., those concerning patient treatment protocols and their uncertainties, the ability to dispose of or transport infectious waste, and the applicability of the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the National Labor Relations Act — and many other questions must be addressed.6 This article narrowly focuses on the role that the EPA plays in regulating the sale and marketing of products to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Infectious disease events can challenge even the best of regulatory schemes (and recent events suggest that we do not have, as yet, the best of schemes). Jurisdictional boundaries among regulators are blurred, and prior approvals literally may not apply to an outbreak involving a different infectious microorganism (such as Ebola or Enterovirus D68), even though the prior approval involved a very similar, but not identical, infectious agent. The role of the CDCP in detecting disease outbreaks and providing advice on measures to minimize disease transmission (among other duties) is relatively well known. The FDA is the acknowledged regulator of drugs and other patient therapies. Less recognized is the EPA's role in regulating products imported or produced in the United States and offered for sale as effective in destroying or suppressing the growth of disease-causing viruses and other microorganisms.
EPA's Legal Authority
FIFRA regulates the sale or use in commerce of any substance or mixture of substances, including disinfectants used to destroy or suppress the growth of specific microorganisms that are harmful to humans and animals, such as bacteria, viruses or fungi, including, but not limited to, the Ebola virus, EV-D68 and Legionella, on inanimate objects, surfaces, or in the case of Legionella in water (e.g., tables, walls or floors).
FIFRA requires registration of such products for their intended uses by the EPA (and approval of specific marketing claims by the agency) prior to sale or distribution for sale in the United States. The EPA's jurisdiction includes, among other things, offering for sale, distributing for sale, holding for sale, shipping, holding for shipment, delivering for shipment or releasing for shipment. 40 C.F.R. § 152.3.
To obtain the right to sell or distribute a disinfectant, a company must submit data demonstrating (a) the exposure over a lifetime, given the intended use, will not present an unreasonable risk to human health or the environment (e.g., to the health care workers who come in contact with the disinfectant over their entire working careers) and (b) the efficacy of the treatment claim on the label for the specific microorganism (e.g., that the use of the chemical as directed on the label kills 99.99 percent or higher of microorganism X within a given period of time).7 The EPA will not approve the generic use of a product; rather, approval, i.e., registration, only will be issued for a "specific" use of a "specific" substance on a "specific" inanimate object at "specific" concentrations over "specific" durations to support a "specific" claim that the substance is effective.
The EPA also must approve the precise language for the label, and that approved language limits all advertising claims for the "registered" disinfectant product. The approval even may be limited to the "specific" type of application surfaces (nonporous or porous) or clothing versus hard surfaces. Even physical devices (such as filters claiming to remove microorganisms from water) are deemed to be "pesticide devices" (because they physically remove harmful microorganisms from water), albeit they are subject to less stringent regulation under certain provisions of FIFRA.
When the Exception May Not Prove the Rule: The Treated Article Exemption
Generally, the EPA exempts from registration products "treated with, or containing, a . . . [regulated disinfectant] to protect the article or substance itself (for example, paint treated with a pesticide [e.g., a mold inhibitor] to protect the paint coating [from the growth of mold], or wood products treated to protect the wood against insect or fungus infestation [that deteriorate the wood]), if the pesticide is registered for such use." 40 CFR § 152.25(a). Thus, the EPA FIFRA registration and label, on its face, must authorize the "specific" use (i.e., in the examples above, the label must state that treatment of wood or paint, respectively, were approved in the registration).
More importantly, the EPA excludes from this exemption (i.e., requires registration with the EPA) any product treated with a chemical if the manufacturer or distributor makes a public health claim8 (e.g., the EPA rejected the use of the treated article exemption for a product that treats air conditioning systems to prevent the spread ofLegionella).9 Any claim to treat germs, bacteria, viruses or other disease-causing microorganisms will be closely reviewed by the EPA.
Compliance Issues
It is clear that the sale and distribution of a disinfectant with claims that it will prevent the spread of any strain of harmful virus or any other "specific" microorganism is prohibited, unless that disinfectant is "specifically" registered with the EPA for the "specific" microorganism and use. For example, in the cases of Ebola and Enterovirus D68 discussed above, the EPA allowed manufacturers, suppliers and distributors to inform their customers of the EPA's determination. However, the EPA, out of necessity, warned manufacturers, based on current EPA-approved labels of registered disinfectants (none of which mention Ebola), that the manufacturers/distributors could not claim on their product labels that these disinfectants are effective on Ebola or Enterovirus D68.10 However, marketing material could cite to the EPA's list of registered disinfectants that the EPA determined will be effective in controlling Ebola and the EPA and the CDCP Ebola guidances.
Furthermore, "[g]enerally, it is unlawful to use any registered pesticide [including a registered disinfectant] in a manner inconsistent with its labeling under FIFRA sec. 12(a) (2) (G)."11 However, FIFRA section 2(ee)(2) does allow the use of an EPA-registered disinfectant "against any target pest [which includes Ebola and other disease-causing microorganisms] not specified on the labeling if the application is to the crop, animal, or site specified on the labeling," if the label does not restrict the use to only certain pests (e.g., "for use only against rodents"), or if the label limits the use to only specified microorganisms.12
Therefore, using a disinfectant to suppress the growth of Ebola, Enterovirus D68 or other specific microorganisms also may be illegal if not authorized by the label. For example, arguably, the use of a registered disinfectant on porous surfaces or on garments may be a violation where the disinfectant's EPA-approved label only mentions the treatment of hard, nonporous surfaces. Similarly, the use of an approved disinfectant may not be authorized if the label precludes use to treat any other microorganisms except those specified on the label. Although the EPA does not regulate the personal, private use of unregistered disinfectants (or other pesticides), the use of a disinfectant not registered for a given use by a hospital or a medical or veterinary practice may not be viewed by the EPA as personal use.
For example, the EPA does not allow bulletins written and distributed by agricultural extension services, universities or industry groups for "antimicrobial products with public health claims (i.e., targeted against human pathogens, 40 CFR §168.22(b) (5)) or other products with such claims."13 More generally, the EPA has advised a manufacturer of burlap, jute or Hessian natural fabric packaging for handling and shipping harvested plants to nursery operators that the use of fabric treated for "rot resistance" does not qualify for the treated article exemption unless the EPA-registered label for the chemical has specifically been approved to treat fabric packaging for handling and shipping harvested plants to be rot resistant.14
Considering the EPA's history of narrowly interpreting FIFRA and its aggressive and typically successful enforcement of this law, a careful analysis should be performed prior to either making claims in marketing materials about using a disinfectant in a manner that strictly may not be identified on the registered label or relying upon the treated article exemption. The business risks include not just enforcement by the EPA against the manufacturer or distributor, but could, in the appropriate circumstances, include enforcement against a company or an individual end user who misuses the pesticide (including disinfectants). In addition, a health care worker who becomes ill may seek damages for injuries, arguing, in part, that the illness was caused by the misapplication of the disinfectants or, at least, that the health care facility failed to warn the worker of the risks.
The Cost of Noncompliance
The cost of noncompliance can be substantial. The EPA may (and often does) order the manufacturer, supplier and/or distributor of an unregistered disinfectant to stop sales immediately and may bar imports at the port of entry, thereby disrupting the existing supply chain until an EPA registration can be obtained (a process that generally can take a year or more). The maximum civil penalty is $7,500 for each offense per FIFRA section 14(a)(1), as amended, which the EPA interprets as each sale.15
An indirect and noteworthy cost of noncompliance is that a stop-sale order not only lowers profits, but may expose the manufacturer or distributor to damage lawsuits due to disruption of the health care supply chain and, more importantly, damage to long-term commercial relationships. At the health care provider level, it is more difficult to provide services without the products that are essential for the protection of workers, patients and members of the public while appropriate federal product reviews are conducted. The old adage of "buyer beware" is still valid.
There are business risks facing the health care industry, but each of those enumerated in this article can be addressed either by manufacturers/distributors, individual institutions, individual practitioners or their professional or industry trade associations on behalf of the members of the association.
First, the ever-growing and more complex EPA regulatory requirements should be tracked and communicated in a usable format to individual health care institutions, individual practitioners and, as appropriate, health care workers.
Second, rather than waiting for the next scare to hit the headlines, it may be prudent for those industry and professional organizations whose members are impacted to engage all of these agencies (but particularly the EPA) to modify their regulations and guidance to reflect the unique characteristics of infectious material and the nature of the industry.
Third, health care companies should consider requiring their suppliers to certify prior compliance with the appropriate legal requirements.
Fourth, since such self-certification may have its limits, some health care employers and purchasers of health care supplies may decide to perform an audit or a review to ensure that equipment and material suppliers' products are cost-effective, the claims are accurate, and, at a minimum, the products comply with applicable EPA requirements. It is advisable that health care providers obtain an audit or have documentation demonstrating that the provider took steps to determine independently that the products acquired for use in its facilities and by health care employees are duly authorized for their intended uses and are efficacious, irrespective of whether the products are targeted for specific applications (e.g., disinfection against the Ebola virus) or more general health care infection exposure scenarios.

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Anytime next week, I will be contributing to the world's growing population. Since my 36th week, I've been seeing my doctor every Saturday. So far, baby's position is normal. Her weight as of Saturday was 3.1kgs. (*sigh* she's getting bigger and I'm worried). And I have surpassed my self-imposed weight limit of 60kgs (currently at 61.7kgs).
My emergency bag is ready. I've packed essentials but according to my friend who had experienced giving birth here in the same maternity hospital where I have my regular check-ups, the hospital provides to almost everything.
One thing I observe is that every regular check-up here requires us to undergo ultrasound. I was told that it's not the case in the Philippines. No wonder it's expensive but I'm not complaining because besides that I get to see her every visit, my doctor gets to monitor her well.
A friend asked me how I'm feeling. I told her it's mixed but more of anxious to see her. Pain is present in the equation of giving birth so it's more of I have no choice but to surrender to that fact.


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Another Success Story… Obamacare to Increase Premiums by 88% in Ohio
Barack Obama promised Obamacare would save American families $2,500 per year.
Not quite.
Obamacare will increase individual health-market premiums by 88% in Ohio.
Forbes reported:
Democrats continue to try to dismiss the evidence that Obamacare will dramatically increase the cost of insurance for people who buy it on their own. But on Thursday, the Ohio Department of Insurance announced that, based on the rates submitted by insurers to date, the average individual-market health insurance premium in 2014 will come in around $420, "representing an increase of 88 percent" relative to 2013. "We have warned of these increases," said Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor in a statement. "Consumers will have fewer choices and pay much higher premiums for their health insurance starting in 2014."
The rates that Ohio reported are proposed rates; the Department of Insurance still has to formally approve them. "A total of 14 companies proposed rates for 214 plans to the Department. Projected costs from the companies for providing coverage for the required [by Obamacare] essential health benefits ranged from $282.51 to $577.40 for individual health insurance plans."
It's called "rate shock," but it's not shocking to people who understand the economics of health insurance. In August 2011, Milliman, one of the nation's leading actuarial firms, predicted that Obamacare would increase individual-market premiums in Ohio by 55 to 85 percent. This past March, the Society of Actuaries projected that the law would increase premiums in that market by 81 percent. Like good players on "The Price is Right," they both came in just under the Dept. of Insurance's figure.
Let's hope AMericans remember this in the next election.
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In late December 2009, on a sunny Florida afternoon, my 81-year-old mother stepped across my sister's kitchen, caught her foot on the hem of her pink bathrobe and fell onto the ceramic tile floor. She landed with sufficient force to break her right hip instantly, the hip opposite the one she had broken 10 years earlier and that had been successfully repaired.
This second break was much worse than the first. The intervening decade had weakened my mother's body and, truth be told, her mind. A lifelong habit of smoking had led to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and a similarly long habit of excessive drinking had rendered her major organs vulnerable. (My mother was a functioning alcoholic for 40 years.) This accident, as well as the surgery that might have saved a healthier person, would prove catastrophic in her weak condition. So began the steady, inexorable disintegration of my mother's living body that would conclude with her death exactly 48 days later on Feb. 1, 2010.
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I think I have PTSD. I was discharged yesterday morning from Huntsman Cancer Institute after five days for induction therapy for stem cell transplant. Please, Lord, don't let me need another round of this! My stem cells were harvested four years ago so at least I don't have to go through that. But my insurance company required that I spend these first days of induction D-PACE therapy days in-patient. It was far worse than expected, I have to say. Physically, I was fine. Emotionally? Not so much. By Day 3 I was going absolutely stir crazy. The smells of chemo and hospitals were more than I could take. Those tiny hospital blankets... All of it. Just writing about it is making me want to push back a gag reflex.
So while my nurses and doctors are great (and they really are), and the food actually quite good, nothing could stave off the feel of total isolation and mental fatigue that started setting in. By my last night there when they finally unhooked me of those horrible, awful IV carts, I was on the verge of a mental breakdown. I woke up early, took a shower, packed up, and waited for my dad to spring me. When we stepped outside into the natural sunlight, I almost started crying. The feeling of sheer joy and relief was overpowering.
I got home, unpacked, and my children and husband came home. Home! My family! I did it! We went grocery shopping. We cooked dinner. We watched football games.
And then last night, I woke up at least three times thinking I was back in the hospital. Total panic set in. Cold sweat. Hot sweat. I think I wanted to be sick.
Today is a new day. I am assimilating into having freedom. If I need more days in the hospital, I'm going to need serious therapy. I seriously don't know how those of you who enter a hospital for a month or more to do a transplant do it. My hats off to you. It is grueling and awful, cruel and un-fun. But what is our option? We take it one day at a time, this myeloma journey, don't we?
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Jay Penske's Dragon Racing team has announced that IndyCar star Mike Conway will join the Los Angeles based team.
Dragon Racing first began in 2006, under the moniker of Luczo Dragon Racing before Steve Luczo left his role and the team became its current incarnation.
In 2007, the team made its Indianapolis 500 debut and two years later undertook their first ever IndyCar season.
IndyCar has proven to be a central part of Dragon Racing's short history and, with that in mind, it is unsurprising to see the team choose an experienced IndyCar racer in Conway.
Formula E's preference for street circuits makes Conway's career perfect practice for the nine, so far, confirmed street race venues.
The British driver has also competed in the World Endurance Series this year in the LMP1 Toyota team, adding to his diverse racing CV.
Conway has also driven in other single seater seasons that have seen the driver compete in GP2 for three seasons, as well as being Honda Racing's Formula 1 test driver.
It is this talent and career that convinced Penske that Conway was the right fit for the all electric series.
"I have always been impressed by his talents, smarts, and performance in the IndyCar Series," said Penske. "We feel that the combination of his experience, tenacity, and driving skills will be a force this year in the FIA Formula E Championship."
With Conway now confirmed for the Dragon Racing team, the driver is confident ahead of the first ever Formula E season.
"It is with great pleasure and excitement that I will be at the wheel of the Dragon Racing entry in the inaugural season of the FIA Formula E Championship," said Conway. "I have been very interested in Formula E since it was announced and I am proud to be involved with both Jay and Dragon Racing, in what I believe is breaking new ground in motorsports. I am very confident we can achieve great results during this first season."
Dragon Racing and it's newly announced driver will now move to Donington Park for the testing days this week with the teams now starting to look ahead to the first race of the season, the Beijing ePrix.


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Aliens are reading my blog !
Provided if they got ISP (Internet Service Provider), and they got WIFI technology, because you don't see a copper phone line connecting Earth and Mars right ? So they need WIFI, then tap into any coffee bean/starbucks, type in the CORRECT URL (If, they still have fingers after their latest evolution) and "Ta da ~" my blog.
So what if the Alien like my blog and decided to see me in person? By tracking the IP most probably they'll know where am I. They'll prefer abducting me coz that's what they are good at, according to some earthling's documentary movie (The X Files). So what should I do?
"The Blog in Space team has received a number of inquiries this month on generally practiced contact protocol. While Blog in Space offers no "official" rules per say, we endorse the following steps.
1) If they ask to be taken to your leader, contact the White House immediately. If you can't get through to the President, ask for the Vice President and follow the line of succession from there.
2) Practice Active listening. Taking an interest in what the extraterrestrials are saying builds trust and provides foundation for future contact.
3) Strike a common bond. For instance, you might ask if he/she/it has an active interest in stamp collecting or wiffle ball.
4) Don't come on too strong. Nothing is more unattractive to alien life forms than a needy Earthling.
5) It's okay not to comment. While the Blog In Space team is pro-alien (and always will be), it would be ignorant to assume there aren't a few bad apples in the universe. If you are questioned about Earth's solar defenses or nuclear technology, we recommend you change the subject. "
Does it make sense to you? Let us analyse the protocol.
*1) Huh ? Contact the white house? I don't even have Ah Bush or Ah Dick's number, Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's contact I also dun't have, may be I'll show them UMNO building. What the heck, I'll just bring them home to my dad, coz he's da boss!!!
*2) And where could I learn how to speak Alien language? On Earth? If I speak Alien or they speak mandarin/english/bm/hokkien/cantonese, looks like they have more choices.
*3) Hehe... this one I know, you see the BIG ROUND SHINNING eyes they have? That's is meant for checking out leng loois (SYT or Pretty Girls)... I'll bring them clubbing, Japanese car show, strip dance, nude beach ...... sure can strike some bond.
*4) Ok, no problem, I'll play ignorant, plus some teasing and flirting.
*5) "YOU BLODDY BIG HEAD F**KING GREEN BEANS, YOUR FREAKING EYES LOOK LIKE POLISHED MERCEDES CLK HEAD LIGHTS....." Yes, I think it's better not to say anything, even you are a truthful person. Honesty is not the best policy in this case. Anyone here know about nuclear technology? What?! You dunno? Go get a James Bond Movie TODAY! So DON"T TELL THE ALIENS ABOUT JAMES BOND MOVIES! May be Mission Impossible too...
However one thing puzzled me here, why can't we tell them the Solar Defense thingy? It's common sense, you no need a PHD/Secret Government Project/Genius to understand how it works, even the toilet cleaning Ah Soh with primary education know how to operate the system WITHOUT ANY TRAINING! Some more they can get it anywhere, it's a retail product, even online.
The Solar Defense System comes with different brand too :) They also got ULTRA series Defense system, Solar Defense Booster, as well as FULL SPECTRUM Defense System.
Wanna extend your readers coverage to other than human? You can have your blog send to space here.
*Some info : If you think Alien don't read blogs, I think you are Alien. Anyone ever been to US will know that humanoid whom is not an US citizen will be termed as ALIEN ! So you are US Citizen a not? Else you are ALIEN ~ AND YOU ARE READING MY BLOG !*


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Recent conversations have reminded once again that the terms we use to define the task are not Biblical terms. They are barely Biblical concepts. We try to drive our understanding from Scripture, but these measures are always lacking in some way.
It seems very clear (at least to me) from Scripture (Matt 28 and 24 are our go-to passages, always, but Rev 7:9 and pieces from the OT etc fit in as well) that we have been given a task. This task involves both proclamation of the Good News and disciple-making. There's even a big, tantalizing, mysterious carrot for us: Matthew 24:14 can be read to indicate when the task is done, Jesus comes back. (Maybe.)
We know what Scripture records of how Jesus did things, but even Scripture tells us the record isn't complete. (End of John.) And we don't want to get "too locked in" to things we shouldn't be locked in on. Jesus didn't do Twitter – but then Twitter wasn't around in those days. Would he have done Twitter if it had been? Eh…
Here's an analogy: it's as if I headed out the door, and as I headed out the door, I told my kids to do the dishes before I got back. (Rough analogy.) I didn't tell them precisely HOW to do the dishes. So, what do they have to judge whether the task I have given them is complete? They have basically how I've done the dishes in the past (my example) and how I've shown them to do the dishes in the past.
When I said "do the dishes" did I mean just the ones in the sink? Did I mean to scour the house for every last dish? Did I mean to re-wash all the dishes in the cupboard? It's only obvious if you know me – and even then, there can be some ambiguity.
When we define "closure" and "unreached" and "unevangelized" and "the 10/40 Window" and "non-Christian" and all these terms… we are getting into messy and murky waters. It's not that we shouldn't try and define the task – definition precedes doing and measuring. But we should realize that in many ways we are making up our own measures to try and describe "the things we have seen and heard."
(Really, we're describing the things we see and hear as recorded in Scripture…)
People will quarrel and argue and fight over these definitions when maybe we should hold them very loosely.
My general rule of thumb is: let's take a definition and do it. And if Jesus doesn't come back, let's just take another, deeper, definition, and do that. And let's allow for mystery and muddiness and murkiness in the waters while we do, and be humble and charitable about our work.


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Welcome to Brinkow's family life celebration of salvation at the Naval Rec Center in Solomon's Island, MD. I didnt feel all that well, but enjoyed the breeze and the water. The day was a bit overcast, but everyone seemed to be having a great time enjoying the company and fellowship of friends and church family. Here are just a few of the folks that were there.
Sunday, September 24, 2006
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Depression is something I've personally suffered with for a good few years now, not to mention the anxiety and everything else with it.
At it's best - it's something you can work with, just kind of lingering in the background and allowing you to get on with life.
At it's worst - it's life consuming, toxic, and makes everything ten million times harder.
During more difficult times, productivity and even doing what you love feels like a chore.
No matter what you're doing, you get that motivation is a huge part of being able to produce something you don't hate.
Because staying motivated is hard enough without depression weighing down on you, it's good to have a few tips up your sleeve to help with staying motivated when things are kinda rough.
1. Do as much as you can when you feel able. This is the best time to optimise your productive output.
If you've got your productivity up when you're feeling alright, then when you fall into a slump chances are it won't be as bad.
If I've been doing nothing while I'm feeling up to getting on with things, then everything's even more difficult when I feel really down.
2. One thing that I can't stress enough is look after yourself.
Taking care of yourself is one of the best tips I can give you for getting/keeping yourself motivated. If you struggle to stay on top of your basic needs, then it feels beyond impossible to keep on top of anything else, especially motivation.
If you want tips on how to look after yourself, you can check my self-care post. I wanna help look after y'all ! !
3. Something to reaaalllly remember is that you don't have to do it all yourself!
You don't have to motivate yourself all the time, or try and figure it all out on your own. Needing or wanting help is not a negative thing.
4. One of the best motivators there is is pride. Being proud of what you've done spurs you on to do more of it.
If you start something, or manage to finish it, let yourself appreciate what you've done and let yourself be happy and proud about it.
Especially if you're feeling bad, appreciating that you've managed to do something productive will make you more likely to want to keep on going!
When it comes to staying motivated, it's never gonna be easy, but the satisfaction you get out of staying productive enough to come out with your best work is one of the best things!
If you need or want any help or any more ideas, or affirmation that ur doing great, then send me an email or tweet me. I'm always happy to help u out!
(I also hoped the calming pictures of a cute day at the Edinburgh Botanic Gardens would help u stay chilled out while reading this, so here's hoping that worked!)


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December is finally here, and that means just one thing... CHRISTMAS!
I love Christmas time, I love lights and cold days and the crowd in the shops, I love Christmas songs and everything about decoring yor own home, I love Christmas jumpers and Christmas food. I honestly wait for this very moment every-single-day.
So, I decided to dedicate all my december posts about it. I will talk about my favourite Christmas recipes, my home decor (since this is one of the thing I am most into in this period), my suggestions for gifts and so on.
I also created a playlist on Spotify with my favourite "old-fashioned" songs about Christmas, you can find it here.
For my first post I decided to share with you some candle holders I found on pinterest that you can easily create on your own.
As you know, I am a big fan of candles, I do have an obsession with them, and of course I love candle holders too. On the other hand, I'm not very good at DIY, I've always wanted to learn and train but I'm seriously too awkward for that.
Now that I live alone and I have an entire home to decor, I wanted to try something easy, and these candle holders seemed easy and fun to do.
I searched "christmas DIY" on pinterest and I found some really interesting ideas.
If you want to create your candle holder, you only will need glue and some jars. Then you can easily find tapes or little pieces of decor (for instance pine cones or pieces of holly and so on) on the internet or in stores like Tiger. After that, it's up to you and your creativity.
I'll leave here my photos.
As you can see, they're extremely easy and cheap to do. You can also create them as a gift for friends or parents.
Hope you'll have fun with your creations!
|I suggest you to paint your landscape with a permanent marker. I did this with a black thin cardboard, and when I added glue, some parts became white... So I had to paint it again with a black permanent marker!


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Tuesday, 17 April 2012
Anti-Bullying Blogging Carnival
Over the past weekend a number of martial art bloggers had an anti-bullying blogging carnival -- they all contributed posts on the theme of (anti-)bullying. I was one of the contributors to this carnival and am happy to say that my submission received an award for "Most Eye-Opening Discussion". I considered "The Potential Value of Martial Arts for Ostracised Korean Children." To read more about anti-bullying blogging carnival and find links to all the different contributions click on the button below.
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Build your dream home on this 1-acre lot backing to the greenbelt with Lake Travis views in the gated community of The Northshore on Lake Travis at the Hollows. The extensive amenities in The Hollows include the Beach Club, Long Hollow Kayak Club, Fitness room, NorthShore Marina, boat ramp & trailer storage, Flagship Park, Admirals Park, trails, and Hilltop Smokehouse and Overlook. The Hollows is located in Jonestown and Lago Vista, Texas, and in the Lago Vista Independent School District.
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This luxury apartment is located in a very quiet and neat gated community in Elviria, a suburb of Marbella (about 7 kilometers). The apartment is only a few minutes walk from the beach and shopping center and by two separate bedrooms and bathrooms is also suitable for the holiday with friends. Two pools are located directly in front of the door, therefore ideal for children. A few meters away you can choose between several golf courses and restaurants. A special attraction is the large climbing park in Elviria. You can also choose for different water sports on the beach.
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The 120 sqm apartment has large bedrooms with luxurious bathrooms, with shower and bath. Also a separate guest toilet.
The terrace has 66 sqm and is divided into dining and dining area free and covered. High quality Mobilar, lift from the garage directly to the apartment.
Access for guests:
Access to the swimming pools and garden area.
Only a 5 minute walk away is a large climbing park for children, as well as for adults.
The neighborhood:
Within a few minutes walk is a small shopping center with large supermarket, cafes, hairdresser, bank, boutique, gallery and what you need.
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Infinity Pendant: Statement Necklace
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The suspect, identified as Jan R. (last name withheld under Polish privacy laws) has been associated with one of the capital's schools of higher learning for the past ten years, where he had access to computers and programs in several of its libraries.
Thanks to this the man was able to send dozens of emails with warnings of alleged bomb threats at various public institutions, including his own school.
The detained man has heard relevant charges from the Prosecutors Office. If found guilty, he could face up to 8 years imprisonment.
In 2013 and 2014, numerous bomb alerts in state administration buildings and ministries were reported, yet after thorough inspections it emerged that turned the alerts were false. Due to their scale, these incidents required the intervention of practically all available rescue services. (ss/nh)


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Sunday, February 07, 2010
Scenic Sunday #82
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- eileeninmd said...
Beautiful shot, I lvoe the sun's reflection on the water and the skyline.
- 3:05 p.m.
- Janie said...
Beautiful shot. That tower is amazingly tall!
- 4:01 p.m.
- Gaelyn said...
Tronto is truly a beautiful city. Love the skyline.
- 4:08 p.m.
- JOE TODD said...
Scrolled down through several posts and what great photos of Toronto. I will be on the French River again end of July for some boating/fishing... Love Ontario and Canada in general.. Stay warm
- 4:10 p.m.
- Susan said...
Just saw that same view myself a few days ago..your photo is lovely!
- 4:29 p.m.
- Pearl Maple said...
You really do know how to show the city off at its best, makes me all homesick
- 4:31 p.m.
- Frostbite and Sunburn said...
Beautiful composition. Lovely shot - thanks for sharing
- 4:34 p.m.
- Cedar ... said...
That tower makes an interesting centerpiece for your photo. Nicely done!
- 4:54 p.m.
- George said...
This is a beautiful picture. I like the way you've captured the color of the sky in the reflection on the water.
Thanks for visiting my site.
- 5:27 p.m.
- Jenn Jilks said...
So pretty. I miss TO, a bit... :-)
- 6:56 p.m.
- Anonymous said...
Gorgeous shot!
- 6:59 p.m.
- CoyoteFe said...
The needle through the trees is beautiful!
- 9:54 p.m.
- ms toast burner said...
Excellent photo!
- 12:19 p.m.
- Kcalpesh said...
Awesome Composition.... The scene is really serene...
Pixellicious Photos
- 12:17 a.m.
- Anonymous said...
I echo Pearl Maple's comment - you make the city look so great and I miss it...thanks for the memories.
- 8:43 a.m.
- Stine in Ontario said...
Ah, the famous CN Tower! Nicely captured!
- 2:48 a.m.
- EcoRover said...
I've been browsing your posts (especially liked "Watery Wednesday") and wanted to say how much I enjoy seeing your lovely city. Used to visit quite often years ago before moving West.
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Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer
Series: The Supervillainy Saga #4
Published by Amber Cove Publishing on 11 April 2017
Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
Genres: Science Fiction, Superheroes
Format: Audiobook
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Gary Karkofsky a.k.a Merciless: The Supervillain Without Mercy (TM) returns in the fourth volume of the popular Supervillainy Saga. Having discovered the world's greatest superhero slain by his doppelganger from another reality, Merciful: The Supervillain with Mercy (TM), and the arrogant President Omega, Gary dedicates himself to overthrowing both. Unfortunately, this is harder than it looks since Merciful has all of Gary's genre savviness while President Omega has the entire brainwashed United States military behind him. In the end, though, there can be only one ruler of the world and two of these three feuding villains will have to go.
©2017 Charles Phipps (P)2017 Charles Phipps
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Gary, aka Merciless, the Supervillain Without Mercy™ wakes up and finds himself in a community of brainwashed people. With the help of Nightgirl he escapes. Other Gary, aka Merciful from another now destroyed dimension is using brainwashing techniques to make everyone happy and delighted with his dictatorship and his harnessing all the power for his evilness. Merciless and his hench-people must save their world yet one more time. Merciless is due for a change – in himself – but is he ready for it? Are the people around him ready for it? Regardless, Other Gary is not going down without a fight and there are a lot of surprises for both!
C.T. Phipps once again brings life to the supervillain and superhero worlds. In his sardonic wit, he connects his readers through his characters, their traits albeit some are really skewed a tad bit … or a lot. They are relatable and fun; even traits the Other Gary exhibit are ones we can relate to in a fundamental way. Throw in the pop culture references of Star Wars, Star Trek and more, one's trip throughout the world of Supervillainy is fun, engaging and downright entertaining.
The dialog is awesome and flows even though at any minute you expect someone to slap Merciless silly with all his pop culture references and seemingly half-witted references that only the characters do not get but the readers do. But that is what makes the book fun!
Phipps writing style is fun, full of energy and intriguing. I enjoyed Gizmo (a reference to Gremlins I am sure!) and her abilities and her new relationship with her father. I thought the way Other Gary learned his lessons were poignant and reflective. Phipps uses characters and their flaws to show us our own flaws. Very well done! Plus, it helps that he is a wonderful story-teller.
Jeffrey Kafer is a wonderful narrator. His commanding voice and ability to roll the sardonic witty comments from his tongue were amazingly delivered. Between the Phipps and Kafer, one cannot help but enjoy the books!
If you enjoy comic books, action heroes and villains, fun and downright zaniness, these this book is for you. If you are a curmudgeon, who thinks fun is evil and has no life read it anyway – it's fun!
There were no issues with the audio production or quality of this book.
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Our upcoming service on Sunday, March 1 at 10:30 am will be Why Surrender? led by Rev. Carole Martignacco. Music will be by Sandra Hunt, Please bring non-perishable food items to share with the NDG Food Depot.
During the month of March, half of the unidentified cash in the collection baskets will be donated to the Montreal Diet Dispensary which annually provides nutrition and moral support to 2,000 women in need during their pregnancy and the first months after their baby is born.
Tax receipts will be at the welcome desk in the foyer for pick-up on Sunday morning.
The Nursery Play Group will be on Tuesday and Thursday, February 24 and 26th. The Parts and Peace choir will be rehearsing on Thursday, February 26 starting at 7:25 pm. Le Cercle de Discussion débute vers 19 H 00, vendredi. The RE committee will meet after the service on Sunday at noon.
For more information and details about these and other activities this week, continue reading below.
Tuesday and Thursday, February 24 and 26, 10:00 am - noon, Nursery Play Group
We welcome children under five on a drop-in basis accompanied by a (grand)parent or caregiver. Pack a snack for your child(ren). Coffee is provided. Open to all, whether church members or not. No charge but a donation of $3/session per family is suggested. Contact: Melani Litwack at 514-394-2043
Tuesday, February 24, 7:30 pm, Phoenix Hall
Carmina Choir
Ability to read music is not necessary as learning aids are provided. A sense of humour is an advantage. For further information, please contact the director, Brian Brice, or call at 514-843-6497
Thursday, February 26, 7:25 - 9:00 pm, Phoenix Hall
Parts in Peace Choir rehearsal
The UCM's service choir, meets to sing all kinds of genres of music from the Indian National Anthem to French chansons, rounds and four-part harmonies. We are committed to singing at least once a month at Sunday services so our musical choices reflect the message of the service. Bring a binder for your music and a pencil with eraser. Non-music readers are enthusiastically welcomed along with seasoned choristers. You just have to love to sing -- or want to find your musical voice. It's a great way to participate in the life of our church! Recordings of voice parts for many of the songs we learn are available online at http://www.ucmtl.ca/ucm-music-resources
Contact: Sandra Hunt, Director of Music, at 514-484-5559.
vendredi, le 27 février, 2015
Cercle de discussion
Lors de notre dernière rencontre, suite au visionnement du film < L'heureux naufragé >, nous avons trouvé qu'il y manquait un dénouement. Sommes-nous si heureux de vivre de façon tellement séculière qu'il y a une vide dans nos mains, de dire le chanteur dans le film? Comment combler ce vide? Nous essayerons ensemble de pondérer des possibilités de réponses lors de notre prochaine soirée de discussion.
Pour ceux et celles qui désirent partager leur souper avec nous (genre 'auberge espagnol' ou 'pot-luck'), nos portes sont ouvertes dès 17 H 30. Le Cercle de discussion débute vers 19 H 00 et normalement dure jusque 21 H 00. Hannelore Poncelet au 450-653-5694
Sunday, March 1, 10:30 am
Why Surrender?
Rev. Carole Martignacco.
Music by Sandra Hunt, piano
Sunday, March 1, during the 'Time for All Ages'
R.E. is planning a "sock throw" -- like we did a few years ago, to benefit St. Michael's Mission. UCM staff and teachers will line up on the Chancel, holding small baskets, and children and congregants are invited to throw new, clean, balled up socks at the baskets. It seems a great way to start the March theme of "surrender," don't you think? Please remember to purchase socks to donate.
Sunday, March 1, noon, R.E. Level
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Trewern Outdoor Education Centre Hay-on-Wye. We offer outdoor activity and field study courses to Primary and Secondary schools.
A Trewern Course advances academic, personal and social education. Working in teams, students are presented with challenges relevant to all levels of education, the application of which is not easily demonstrated in the classroom.
We offer schools a way of channelling the curiosity and enthusiasm of students, bringing to life ideas and concepts outside their experience and addressing many of the key skills identified in the National Curriculum.
Key Skills – Adventurous Activities
Students are helped to develop life skills, with an emphasis on achievement and enjoyment. Careful consideration is given to the level of activity presented to groups and safety is paramount.
Field Studies
There is a wealth of opportunity for field work at Trewern, being ideally situated for easy access to a wide variety of environments. Expertise is available to support GCSE and A-level Geography and Biology courses. Contact us for further details.
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We offer a range of Outdoor and Adventurous Activities (OAA) as GCSE and AS/A2 PE modules, which include canoeing, kayaking, climbing, mountain activities/trekking and orienteering. We will tailor your residential visit to the requirements of your chosen syllabus and make full use of our qualified teachers at Trewern.


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April is just around the corner, though Spring feels miles away and like clockwork, I'm smacking on Game of Thrones goodies. Over the last week, HBO has released two new previews for its hit series based on George Martin's fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire.
Martin's third book was broken into two parts for the series, therefore, this fourth season, will cover the second half of his third novel "A Storm of Swords." The third novel is pretty dense with action and transition, for all its characters, so the separation of seasons makes complete sense. No true fan of the novels would have appreciated squishing the life altering events of that novel into ten short episodes.
"If you want justice, you've come to the wrong place." — Tyrion
"The day will come when your joy will turn to ashes in your mouth and you'll know, the debt is paid."— Cersei
With the new preview, we have a few more specifics and it's easy to recognize some of the events that are in store for our characters. There was a bit of discomfort and disillusionment for some fans after Season Three ended, with the aftermath of "Red Wedding." I was in the minority with the finale, for I felt it was exactly what the show needed and has been fairly consistent in delivering for its seasonal final episodes. The events of the "Red Wedding" left every viewer with a sense of depletion and in a state of shock, abandon and perhaps, denial (even for those that knew it was coming), then business as usual the next week. However, it's what I would consider the calm before the storm— there has to be massive fallout from those deaths and there certainly will be higher stakes, tolls and prices. For, the game isn't over and there are players yet to sit at the table. And one of the most enjoyable threads of this series is its relation and mirror to reality, for sometimes, consequences are slow, but always and most assuredly, coming.
I've always said that I am a purist and there is never a season that I am not elated, I read the books before premiere. This drama continues to hit the marks I valued in the novels, eventhough not always my favorite moments and scenes. In most cases, it finds a steady balance and I can do nothing but be grateful for the effort this team put into bringing this wonderful series to life.
This 15 minute look into the drama is fairly spoilery for anyone who hasn't read the books, therefore if you haven't and hate spoilers— well you know what to do.
The North remembers April 6, 2014.


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Emigration policies in contemporary Europe
Title: Emigration policies in contemporary Europe
Author: WEINAR, Agnieszka
Date: 2014
Series/Number: Migration Policy Centre; CARIM-East Research Report; 2014/01
External link: http://www.carim-east.eu/
The aim of the paper is to prioritise the missing side of European migration governance, that is its approach to emigration and diaspora. In order to fill the research gap and to start building a coherent knowledge base on emigration and diaspora policies in the EU, it proposes the mapping of the national responses to emigration over the last four years (mostly overlapping with the economic crisis and post-accession mobility). In this context it tackles two main questions. First, what do we know about emigration from the EU – who migrates and to where? Second, what are the main categories of response of the EU Member States to emigration? In other words, how can we categorize the existing European emigration and diaspora policies? The paper is based on commissioned reports written by 28 EU country correspondents provided in the framework of the project Carim East.
CARIM-East: Creating an Observatory of Migration East of Europe
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Divinyls Singer Chrissy Amphlett Passes Away at 53
Chrissy Amphlett of Divinyls has passed away
Chrissy Amphlett, lead singer of Australian alternative rock outfit Divinyls, has passed away. According to Australian website The Age, Amphlett died in New York on Sunday (April 21) after a tough fight with cancer. She was 53.
Amphlett was living with her in New York, and back in 2010, she announced that she was fighting cancer and also had also recently been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Divinyls got together in Sydney in 1980, and the band soon raked up quite a few hits in Australia during the '80s, such as "Science Fiction," "Boys in Town," "Good Die Young" and "Pleasure and Pain." While the band was doing well in its homeland, popularity abroad was a different story. Divinyls didn't really break out until their 1990 single, the sexual tune "I Touch Myself," which scored the band a ton of fanfare in America and all over the world. By the time "I Touch Myself" broke, the band consisted of primarily Amphlett and Mark McEntee.
Divinyls parted ways in the mid-'90s and got back together in 2006. They were inducted into Australia's ARIA Hall of Fame in 2006.


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Hi there,
I am using dialup to connect internet but the speed comes only 26kbps and some times it goes to maximum of 46kbps.
With this speed I cannot do any work in net. Even to browse google it take about five minute, so any one please help me to increase the speed of my internet so I can do some important windows update and antivirus update.
46 kbs is about the fastest you are going to get on dial-up. If the speed drops dramatically to 26 kbps then you need to speak to your telephone provider and ask them to check the line, could be a lose connection somewhere.
Of course the only real solution is to get a broadband connection.
26k is normal since most analog phone lines have been multiplexed and the provider only says they support voice and not data.
Answers are only as good as the information you provide.
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First Letter to the Corinthians 4:9-16.
For I think that God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, as though sentenced to death, because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to mortals. We are fools for the sake of Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honour, but we in disrepute. To the present hour we are hungry and thirsty, we are poorly clothed and beaten and homeless, and we grow weary from the work of our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we speak kindly. We have become like the rubbish of the world, the dregs of all things, to this very day. I am not writing this to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. For though you might have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers. Indeed, in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. I appeal to you, then, be imitators of me.
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to
Saint Luke 12:35-44.
'Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit; be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him as soon as he comes and knocks. Blessed are those slaves whom the master finds alert when he comes; truly I tell you, he will fasten his belt and have them sit down to eat, and he will come and serve them. If he comes during the middle of the night, or near dawn, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves. 'But know this: if the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.' Peter said, 'Lord, are you telling this parable for us or for everyone? ' And the Lord said, 'Who then is the faithful and prudent manager whom his master will put in charge of his slaves, to give them their allowance of food at the proper time? Blessed is that slave whom his master will find at work when he arrives. Truly I tell you, he will put that one in charge of all his possessions.


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Hi and welcome to Day #1 of Stamp Anniething's November Release!
With Winter well underway in parts of the country, we are dedicating this release to Winter!
Brooke is back, and ready for winter!
She comes in her adorable Panda Hoodie and is all bundled up! No sentiment comes with Brooke, stamp only.
Brooke will be available in the store FRIDAY along with the other 2 stamps we show you for you this week!!
Here is my card created with the NEW Brooke stamp. I paired the girl up with a sentiment from Wish Big and colored her with Copic Markers.
Copic Markers
pink- R81 R83 R85
pants- B91 B93
skin E00 E02 R20
hair- E44 E47 E79
Boots- C5 C7
Sentiment - Wish Big
Girl - Panda Brooke
Dies - Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle, Scalloped Rectangle
Stamps will be available in the STORE on FRIDAY
Be sure to stop by the Stamp Annie Thing Blog and see what the rest of the designers have created.
Thanks for joining us for our November Release
and have a great day!


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Villa Del Mar St Martin. If there were a villa in St. Martin ideally suited for a family vacation or group trip, it would have to be Villa Del Mar. Set on a hill and looking down on the highly coveted Anse Marcel beach and cove, it provides excellent views of the marina and the surrounding tropical growth. It is just a short distance from the equally popular Orient Beach as well as Grand Case.
The scenery will provide a wonderful backdrop to the impressive amenities that fill the property, and make it such an ideal getaway. The interior of the home is light and airy, using a pale palette and lots of traditional Caribbean furnishings and decor. A great room off of the gourmet kitchen features an entertainment center and living room along with a formal dining table. This shared living space faces out to the covered terrace where another al fresco dining table is found along with the barbecue. There are lounge spaces here, and these all lead to the elegant swimming pool at the heart of the villa.
This is designed in a unique and decorative way and separates one of the five bedrooms from the rest of the villa, connecting it with a charming bridge to the main terrace. This bedroom features a separate living room of its own along with a terrace that wraps the bungalow styled structure. All of the bedrooms are en suite, and one has been especially designed to accommodate kids by offering bunk beds, video games and a DVD library that is sure to entertain them when they are not outdoors enjoying the pool and surrounding grounds.
If you are on the hunt for an ideal spot to escape with your family or a large group of friends, the Villa Del Mar is the answer. Large, spacious, and complete in itself, it is also close to the best beaches and will be a spot you yearn to revisit again and again.
Five air conditioned bedrooms. Four bedrooms are located in the main house all with interior access. Two bedrooms have an ocean view and king bed. The 3rd bedroom has a queen bed.
The kids bedroom has a built in bunk style sleeping with 4 twin/full bunk beds. The kids room has a play area, Flat screen TV with video games and DVD library. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom with shower stall.
The master suite is located in a separate building across from the pool. The suite offers a private and spacious suite with exceptional views. A king bed and living area is featured in the master suite.
Rent the villa for 7 nights or more and receive a complimentary rental car. A Hyundai I10 is included and delivered to the villa upon your arrival. The rental car can be upgraded to any available model we offer (20+ models). Please refer to our rental car page for options.
If the weekly rental rate exceeds $10,000, a second rental car is included.
Vehicle taxes, insurance and cost of gas is not included. Offer expires February 1, 2019.
Plan your dream destination wedding or special Caribbean event. The villa is available for wedding receptions and special events.
Maximum guests:
Maximum guests for cocktail event: 80 guests
Maximum guests for a seated dinner event: 40 guests
Rental rates:
The villa can be rented for a 24 hour period. Rates are as follows.
High Season Event Fee (January 6th to April 14th): $5000
Low Season Event Fee (April 15th to December 16th): $5000
Refundable security deposit: $3000
*If the guest is renting the villa for a weekly stay, the event fee is reduced by 50%.
Terms and conditions:
All rates are quoted in US$ and are subject to an 8% Government Tax & Service. They include the private use of the villa for a 24 hour period for the function set up, the event itself and the clean up afterwards. They also include the services of the villa staff and all utilities (electricity, water, gas).
Accommodation and villa staff gratuities are not included. It is the responsibility of the guests and their event planner to arrange to have furniture removed, stored and returned to enable the event to take place at the villa.
Contact our villa specialists to assist you in selecting the perfect wedding venue for your special occassion.
Our concierge service will be delighted to assist with planning, logistics as well as catering and wedding planner referrals.
St Martin Blue provides the most in-depth expertise and insight for vacation home rentals and vacation planning. For further helpful tips, answers and recommendations please visit our extensive Knowledge center that hosts articles and answers on general as well as destination specific topics.
|2019 Jan 6 to Apr 15 January 6, 2019 - April 15, 2019 (7 night minimum)
|4 5
|$985.71 $1,071.43
|$6,900.00 $7,500.00
|2019 Apr 15 to Dec 17 April 15, 2019 - December 17, 2019 (5 night minimum)
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|$500.00 $700.00 $785.71
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|2019 Dec 17 to 2020 Jan 6 December 17, 2019 - January 6, 2020 (14 night minimum)
|2020 Jan 6 to Apr 15 January 6, 2020 - April 15, 2020 (7 night minimum)
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|$985.71 $1,071.43
|$6,900.00 $7,500.00
Note: The rates above are subject to 8% Tax/Service Charge.
Payments accepted in US Dollars, Euros, British Pound, Canadian Dollars, Swiss Franc and Australian Dollars.
Major credit cards accepted in US Dollars.
In April 2010, St Martin Blue had the pleasure of staying and inspecting villa Del Mar for a splendid 3 day retreat. Villa Del Mar is an impressive villa on the heights above Anse Marcel offering wonderful views of the new Radisson hotel, the marina and the quaint and peaceful cove of Anse Marcel. Anse Marcel is a serene and sought after area on St Martin for those seeking a placid hamlet that also offers access to a calm beach, restaurants and a marina for St Martin excursions and boating.
Villa Del Mar is a popular five bedroom villa that is perfect for families. The well planned villa offers four bedrooms all with interior access in the main house with a separate master suite in a separate building. The air conditioned bedrooms offer three king beds, one queen bed and four built in bunk style beds that the children of our group marveled about and shrieked with joy upon laying eyes on their new playground and quarters. A truly sensational feature of the villa.
The general layout of the hillside villa is that guests enter the gated driveway and may park their St Martin rental car at the bottom of the driveway or on the incline of the driveway (be sure to turn the wheel and apply the emergency brake). As guests ascend the stairs they are greeted by the stone laid pool deck and kidney shaped pool along with the two building structure of the villa.
As guests enter the main house, the warmth and charm of the villa becomes quickly evident. The villa is decorated w
Beautiful, well-equipped, perfect for our family
Great Views, Nice pool, kitchen area and dining area were very nice.
St Martin Blue is great, they answer questions and emails promptly and are always kind and patient with us when we have tons of questions.
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I went to the kitchen this morning, and on my fridge, I found my little man's drawing but with another minor improvement. This made me smile.
If you didn't read the previous post, this drawing is of Mount Rushmore. We recently borrowed a bunch of Dr. Seuss books from the library, and I see that my Gabriel couldn't resist changing his drawing just a bit. For you Dr. Seuss fans out there, you know what I'm talking about.
Has something made you smile today? I would challenge you to share it with someone … blog about it or write it in your journal. Commit it to memory, remember it tomorrow, and smile again.


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Hi Everyone
Just a quick post before the next CWB update. A good friend of mine, Eirik Grønningsæter, is undertaking a Big Year in Norway for 2014; that is, to see as many birds as possible within one year in Norway. A Big Year has never been undertaken officially in Norway, so this will be one to watch. You can follow his progress at http://bigyearnorway.blogspot.ae/
Best regards


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Chicago Masters in Biomedical Sciences on Campus Programs | Masters in Biomedical Sciences Degrees
Biomedical Science Masters Programs on Campus options may prepare students who aspire to a career in health or related fields with the scientific and professional education in graduate level biomedical sciences that is often required. The goal of Biomedical Sciences on Campus programs is to reinforce students' groundwork for further study or entry into the biomedical workforce by completing a rigorous combination of multidisciplinary graduate level coursework, research, individualized electives, and professional development.
The field of biomedical science is complex. As an academic field, it is interdisciplinary and involves the study of the biological sciences and their application to the medical field, including the development of interventions and medical technology.
Some of the disciplines that might be incorporated in the biomedical sciences include:
- Medical microbiology
- Genetics
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Science
- Clinical Virology
- Clinical Epidemiology
- Biomedical Engineering
Students who want to earn a master's degree in biomedical science or a Ph.D. in biomedical science should have a solid academic background in the sciences and mathematics, especially in fields like physics, biochemistry, calculus and biology
Admissions to Masters programs in Biomedical Science on campus typically require a bachelor's degree in a science field. Research and a thesis are usually necessary and it may take 2 years to complete your degree.
Why Enroll in a Campus Based Biomedical Science Masters Program?
Campus Biomedical Science Masters programs offer hands-on and face-to-face interactions. It is common that laboratory work is a large component of the curriculum; being on campus gives students access to potentially state-of-the-art technology and equipment, and on-site laboratories and libraries. Other facilities, such
as gymnasiums and social services are also available.
Some students use Biomedical Science Masters programs to prepare themselves for admission to veterinary, dental or medical school. Others use the Masters in Biomedical Science degree as an education track to a PhD and may aspire to careers in academia, biomedical research or to work in the biotechnical or pharmaceutical industries. A Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences taken at a campus location might also prepare graduates for jobs as technicians and managers in labs in a number of fields from government agencies to pharmaceutical and hospital settings.
GradSchools.com has easy to use search tools to help you locate a college or a university program. Simply use the location tabs to choose a city, state, or country where you are hoping to study. Opening a few programs and requesting information from each school will assist you in choosing the program that meets your needs. Some of these choices might include Master of Science in Regulatory Science, MS-Medical Technology, and MS Laboratory Science/Biomedical Science
Common Coursework in Biomedical Science Masters Programs
It is common for master's in biomedical science degrees to focus on one of several areas of study, including:
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Anatomy
- Pharmacology
Coursework usually takes about two years to complete, with the second year of work focusing more heavily on research and the creation and defense of an original thesis based on the research. Some of the topics might include:
- Biological chemistry
- Cell and developmental biology
- Molecular and cellular pathology
- Cancer biology
- Human genetics
- Biomedical technology
Potential Career Outlook for Biomedical Science Graduates
Some careers, such as scientists, advanced research, or academia do require a PhD. If you aspire to one of these professions, the Masters in Biomedical Sciences may help you achieve those goals as you move forward to doctorate level education.
Some graduates may find promising careers in a variety of potential occupations. Some of these might include:
Microbiologists study microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses to try to understand how these organisms grow and interact with their environments. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of microbiologists is predicted to grow 4% from 2014 to 2024.[i]
FUN FACT: The development of new medicines and treatments is expected to increase the demand for microbiologists in pharmaceutical and biotechnology research.[ii]
Biological technicians help biological and medical scientists conduct laboratory tests and experiments, and work in many research areas. Sometimes referred to as laboratory assistants, they typically study microbes and perform tasks specific to microbiology. Those who work in biotechnology apply their knowledge to product development. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of biological technicians is predicted to grow 5% from 2014 to 2024[iii]
FUN FACT: Laboratory experience is important for prospective biological technicians, so students should take biology courses that emphasize laboratory work.[iv]
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians are also referred to as medical laboratory scientists. They collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances according to the requisition f healthcare professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical laboratory technologists is projected to grow 14 percent from 2014 to 2024, which is much faster the average for all occupations[v].
FUN FACT: Examples of specialized Medical Laboratory technologists are Blood Bank Technologists, Clinical Chemistry Technologists and Microbiology Technologists[vi].
Ready To Pursue a Masters in Biomedical Sciences on Campus Degree?
Whether you are preparing for an imminent career or planning for a future one, earning a Masters Degree in Biomedical Science has the potential to prepare you with a great education. Start reviewing accredited colleges and universities with Biomedical Science masters programs on GradSchools.com today!
Sources: [i] bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/microbiologists.htm |[ii] bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/microbiologists.htm | [iii] bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/biological-technicians.htm | [iv] bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/biological-technicians.htm |[v] bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-and-clinical-laboratory-technologists-and-technicians |[vi] bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-and-clinical-laboratory-technologists-and-technicians
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