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U.S. Donation Bolsters Benin’s COVID-19 Defense
Like many countries across the globe, Benin is in the midst of a frightening surge of COVID-19 cases as the pandemic’s second wave sweeps the continent.
To bolster the West African nation’s response, the United States recently donated protective equipment and health supplies.
The average number of confirmed cases per day has quadrupled since January 1. Benin had 2,726 cases on November 1, 2020. As of February 28, cases had risen to 5,634, according to Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention data.
From January 1 to February 28, the country’s death toll rose from 44 to 70.
“We are currently in the second wave, and the number of cases is increasing,” Minister of Health Benjamin Hounkpatin said in a February 19 statement. “A single patient who dies is one too many losses of life. In recent days, we have recorded several.”
In a ceremony on the same day, Hounkpatin received the U.S. donation from Ambassador Patricia Mahoney.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing $415,000 in health assistance in the region of Mono and $337,000 in the regions of Atlantique and Collines, as part of its larger package of $4.5 million for the response to COVID-19 throughout Benin.
The objectives of the relief package reach across several of the country’s ministries:
- Delivering 1,323 hand-washing stations to improve hygiene for patients in 105 health facilities and for more than 149,000 students in 297 primary schools and 190 secondary schools.
- Supplying 1,181 community health workers with masks, hand-washing stations, and audio equipment to educate people about COVID-19 and promote protocols such as hand-washing, social distancing and mask-wearing.
- Training and equipping 1,030 volunteer health brigades to monitor cases and compliance with Ministry of Health guidelines.
- Supporting two mobile rapid response teams to assist health facilities with testing, contact tracing and patient case management.
In total, USAID is supplying 69,066 masks, 16,150 liters of soap, 3,205 boxes of gloves, 1,030 megaphones, 53 loudspeakers and other support materials.
“Ending the pandemic depends on our willingness to work together, to practice healthy habits, and to support each other as families, communities and partners,” Mahoney said. “So let’s continue working together to stop this pandemic and to build a brighter and healthier future for all.”
Hounkpatin’s fears of a surge in cases have been realized in the new year.
In October 2020, he went on national television to plead with Beninese to remain vigilant in fighting the disease.
“Some people believe that the virus has already disappeared because the number of fatalities is low,” he said. “That’s a terrible mistake.”
Despite a chronically overburdened health care system, Benin managed to avoid a crisis in 2020 likely because half of its population is below 19 years of age. But with variants spreading, the health minister has seen the numbers take a distressing turn.
“We have young subjects without risk factors who land in the [treatment] center and die there,” he said in his February 19 statement. “Among the latest deaths that we have recorded, there are young people under 40.
“In recent days, everything starts from participating in a party, a ceremony, a funeral, without respect for barrier measures, in particular the wearing of masks — practices which are currently challenged by the government.”

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So, how do you follow up 'Being John Malkovitch', one of the most mind bending films made in recent times? Why, by making the next one twice as mad and thrice as loony. Adaptation, the second film from the partnership of pen smith Charlie Kaufman and director Spike Jonze takes on the notion of extreme writer's block, in this case Susan Orlean's 'The Orchid Thief'' proving the inflexible tome, plays with the formula of several genres, stars Nicholas Cage as the writer himself, as well as his fictional twin brother Donald and generally gives anyone, attempting to explain Adaptation, a raging headache. So, wish good luck to Roy See of the Modern Post, his brilliant, eclectic blog, taking on the best of pop culture, oddities and, of course, movies, who takes on this incredible film stating that 'it's 'a lot better, in fact, that Being John Malkovitch' and consider him 'duly wowed' , in this great submission to Counting Down The Zeroes.
Spike Jonze and Charlie Kaufman outdo Being John Malkovich; and two Nicolas Cages are better than one.
At one point in the movie, Charlie Kaufman (Nicolas Cage) stands up in the middle of a screenwriting seminar conducted by Robert McKee (Brian Cox) and asks what happens when you have a screenplay in which, well, "nothing much happens." "Nothing much happens"; that's what actually happens the first two thirds (or acts, if you're into the whole dramatic structure thing) of Adaptation. And this self-referencing reflexivity is the whole concept behind the movie: Adaptation is a film about Charlie Kaufman's attempt to write the film Adaptation.
If your taste in movies is anything like mine, at this point you will probably be reluctant to continue reading and tempted to write Adaptation off as another clever film that's all conceit and no heart. (That's how I feel about Being John Malkovich, the previous collaboration between Kaufman and director Spike Jonze.) But don't; it gets better, a lot better, in fact, than Being John Malkovich.
As shown in much of his work, Kaufman has a propensity to mix fact with fiction. Being John Malkovich and Confessions of a Dangerous Mind are fairly successful examples, but Adaptation arguably represents the apogee of Kaufman's artfulness in fictionalizing fact. Kaufman writes himself into the movie, where he is attempting to adapt Susan Orlean's book, The Orchid Thief into a screenplay. The book is based on Orlean's experiences while investigating the life and work of John Laroche, a rogue plant dealer who used Seminole Indians to defend his stealing of rare orchids from a state-protected wild swamp in south Florida. Kaufman, Orlean, the book, Laroche, the Seminole Indians, the orchids are all real; even Robert McKee, who was mentioned earlier, is a real life script writer. What happens to all these real people, however, is pretty much pure fiction.
Interestingly, Kaufman not only writes himself into the film as the main protagonist, but also creates an alter ego, his twin brother, Donald. Unlike Charlie, Donald is a total hack who attends a seminar by McKee and decides he wants to and can write movies like his brother. The problem is that Donald actually succeeds in producing a silly screenplay that Charlie's agent (played effectively by Ron Livingston) thinks has great potential, whereas Charlie, the Oscar-nominated and acclaimed writer of Being John Malkovich, only manages to perspire a lot and masturbate while fantasizing about an attractive waitress he meets and Orlean.
Earlier I mentioned that "nothing much happens" in the first two acts of the movie, and you might be wondering why that would be the case since there's such a wealth of events in Orlean's book that could occupy substantial screen time quite fruitfully. However, Kaufman cleverly triple-bags the audience's attention with a series of voice-overs and first-person narratives: we are trapped by Charlie's perception of what he reads in The Orchid Thief, which is further obscured by Orlean's first-person narratives of her experiences with Laroche, who is not exactly the world's most straightforward guy. So, for the first two acts, all we get ever get to know are Charlie's insecurities and despair as he tries to write Adaptation and retain his relationship with his friend Amelia (Cara Seymour), interspersed with Orlean's findings (or, to be specific, lack of findings) during her time spent with Laroche. More importantly, though, is that despite the clever conceit and the deceptive nature of the first person angle, we are allowed to genuinely feel for Charlie, Orlean, and Laroche. (Even Donald reveals an unexpected depth of character in the third and final act.)
Kaufman has said that he doesn't know what the hell a third act is, but apparently he can write one hell of a third act. Some may see it as a deus ex machina, but Kaufman has been setting us up all along for this final act. Suffice it to say that if nothing happens in the first two acts of the story, then everything happens in the third and final act. All questions are answered, and there is complete resolution.
Of course, Kaufman's screenplay is just part of it. Besides being nominated for "Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay" in the 2003 Academy Awards, Adaptation was also nominated for the work of Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, and Chris Cooper (Cooper won "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" for his fine performance as Laroche). Cage was given separate credits for his roles as Charlie and Donald Kaufman, and deservedly so (although he only got one nomination). You could tell Charlie apart from Donald without them even having to speak. And word has it that Robert McKee personally picked Brian Cox to play him in the film; clearly a stellar choice.
I suspect the reason why the film's ending doesn't feel like a cheat is because Kaufman knew the rules well enough to break them, such that the film ultimately made more sense than if it had followed the golden rules of screenwriting. McKee says never used voice-overs; Kaufman used three different voice-overs. McKee says never cheat on the ending by using a deus ex machina; Kaufman uses one. The only rule of McKee's that Kaufman follows is "wow them in the end, and you've got a hit." Consider me duly wowed.

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In 1990, a group of undergraduate students at the University of Minnesota established the Solar Vehicle Project so students could experience engineering and management in a complete product development environment. Over twenty five years and twelve solar cars later, the University of Minnesota’s Solar Vehicle Project became the first team from the United States to compete in the Cruiser Class of the 2013 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia. Since then, they returned to this biennial event with their new EOS I solar vehicle in 2015 and were the only cruiser competitor to qualify for both the 2016 Formula Sun Grand Prix and the 2016 American Solar Challenge. The team will be returning to the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge with their new Eos II solar vehicle on October 8, 2017.
Looking to improve the practicality and efficiency of their cruiser vehicle, the University of Minnesota team of approximately seventy-five undergraduate students, has spent the last two years planning, designing, fundraising, and building the Eos II solar vehicle using Digi XBee modules to communicate and log data from the solar car and lead vehicle. In support of these innovative efforts, Digi has sponsored the solar team with four Digi XLR Pro radios to help the team members communicate and log data using a point-to-multipoint Ethernet bridge to create a transparent network connecting computers and networked sensors in all vehicles and the caravan. The team will also have the ability to access locally hosted resources on a dedicated server in the lead vehicle, something they have not been able to do in the past.
Yesterday, we had the honor of meeting the 2017 crew to hand deliver the Digi XLR Pro radios. The energetic and excited team gave us an inside look into their shop, showed us under the hood of the EOS II, and tested out Digi XBee modules while test driving the solar vehicle. Stay tuned for more updates coming soon and be sure to follow this brilliant, hardworking, and fun team on Twitter to cheer them on!
Fill out this simple Digi XBee Project form to feature your project on the Machine Talk blog for a chance to win a free Digi XBee Development Kit.
Whether you’re pulling into work after a busy morning, driving to the family cabin, or just laying in bed after a long day, the last thing you want to worry about is your car garage door. This example will show you how to install a simple garage door monitor so you never have to worry if your garage door is left open. Using the Digi XBee LTE Cat1 Development Kit and a magnetic reed switch, an SMS can be sent to your phone notifying you if your garage door is opened or closed.
Whether you are just learning about wireless communications and Digi XBee or you are an experienced developer, the Digi XBee Ecosystem has everything necessary to explore and create wireless connectivity. This Digi XBee knowledge base provides a limitless world of software and hardware resources, stories of customers solving real wireless challenges, communities eager to connect, and opportunities to feature your own projects in the largest collection on the web. Watch the new Digi XBee Ecosystem video and explore its three main software, hardware, and resource categories.
Using the free user-friendly GUI platform, Digi XCTU, you can easily set up, configure and test everything from simple projects to sophisticated industrial solutions with Digi XBee modules. Check out this section to learn more about the intuitive graphical user interface, Digi XBee API mode, and check out published code libraries.
Digi XBee is a complete system of wireless modules, gateways, adapters, and software that are engineered to accelerate wireless deployments on a global scale. Its compact design footprint leverages multiple protocols and RF frequencies suitable for all types of networks including, but not limited to, Thread, 802.15.4, and Wi-Fi open standards. This flexibility reduces manufacturing and engineering costs and accelerates product roadmaps for OEMs. Visit this section for more information about mesh networking, point-to-multipoint communication, and cellular networking.
In addition to hardware and software tools, the Digi XBee ecosystem provides unmatched resources and support. Here you can ask questions on the Digi Forum, receive answers from community members, and submit projects to be featured on the Machine Talk blog.
>>Fill out this simple Digi XBee Project form to feature your project on the Machine Talk blog for a chance to win a free Digi XBee Development Kit.
When considering embedded IoT solutions, security is a balance between three parts that are often in tension: economic cost, benefit, and risk.
Cost – Pertains to the price for designing security into industrial applications versus “bolting” it on, the urgency of time to market, and the value of your brand’s reputation.
Benefit – The benefits of integrated security allow you gain immediate access to critical features such as secure connections, authenticated boot, encrypted data storage, access-controlled ports, secure software updates, and seamless integration of the dedicated on-module Secure Element (SE).
Risk – With remote and distributed wireless networks, hackers do not need physical access to devices such as USB outlets or network ports, putting remote industrial applications even more at risk to communication attacks, software attacks, invasive hardware attacks, and non-invasive hardware attacks can be classified in terms of investment, the type of attacker, and equipment involved.
Designing and building connected products can be accelerated by using a secure and cost-effective System-on-Module (SOM) platform, a surface mount form factor that provides simple design freedom with unlimited access to interfaces, and out-of-the-box integrated security that is reliable, allowing you to focus on accelerated product development and delivering products that take advantage of the benefits of connectivity. To help designers and builders effectively respond to the IoT security mandate, Digi experts developed Digi TrustFence™, a fully integrated, tested, and complete Linux device security framework. The built-in security of Digi TrustFence provides immediate access to critical features and easy integration to handle security for your embedded IoT device.
The ability to control water consumption is critical to the success of both small scale farmers and large scale agriculture. Irrigation control experts, WiseConn, designed the DropControl solution to help farmers remotely monitor fields, collect data, and transmit information back to the farmer’s control station, where it can be either programed to make decisions autonomously or managed locally using low-power wireless sensors featuring Digi XBee radio modules. There are currently 1,500 sites and 300 business operations in Peru, Chile, and California that are achieving better yields, improving the quality of crops, saving up to 30 percent on their water consumption, and reducing greenhouse gases after installing DropControl irrigation system.
Having initially relied on open source software stacks connectivity, WiseConn’s eagerness for innovation lead them to integrate Digi XBee Pro 900HP embedded modules combined with DigiMesh networking protocol. “The keys to us were Digi’s low power consumption, ISM compatibility, and the long range,” Ulloa said. “Just as important, we are able to use Digi’s peer-to-peer mesh network. Irrigation and long-range flow control need robust P2P communications that don’t rely on a constantly-connected central coordinator. We had a lot of confidence in Digi. Thanks to the Digi mesh protocol, we were able to focus our resources on irrigation functionality – and not worry about networking intricacies. We also liked Digi’s long product lifecycles. We’ve had, essentially, the same pin layout and firmware for the past five years.”
XCTU is a free multi-platform application designed to enable developers to interact with Digi RF modules through a simple-to-use graphical interface. By using XCTU and the Digi XBee cellular, you can connect to many servers such as the ELIZA Therapist Bot, Echo, and Daytime.
In XCTU you can directly communicate with radio modules using the AT console. All the data you send through the serial interface is queued for transmission by the module, and all the data received by the module is sent through the serial interface. To communicate between devices in the console, you can use the AT Console Log which displays all sent (blue) and received (red) data characters.
Using the Digi Xbee Cellular Modem and XCTU, you can chat with the ELIZA Therapist Bot. ELIZA is an artificial intelligence (AI) bot that emulates a therapist and can perform simple conversations. Every conversation with ELIZA can be viewed through the XCTU Console Log. In this example, we will provide step by step instructions on how to connect to the ELIZA server.
To help designers and engineers effectively build low power IoT applications with cloud connectivity Digi experts Martin and Andreas have provided two demonstrations to highlight low power applications using Digi ConnectCore 6 and 6UL system-on-module solutions featuring the NXP i.MX6 and i.MX6 UL applications processors. Cloud connectivity capabilities and a fully integrated, tested, and complete Linux device security framework are important features to consider when choosing a SOM platform.
Digi ConnectCore for i.MX6UL Cloud Connectivity
This demo shows an interesting application running on the certified Microsoft Azure Cloud to show facial recognition and to analyze emotion. Using a temperature sensor, small display screen, and USB camera captures a picture of our Field Applications Engineer Manager, Martin Shulte-Hobein, and wirelessly sends it to the cloud to be analyzed for emotion.
Build Low Power Applications with Digi ConnectCore for i.MX6UL
Watch this demonstration of the unique low power capabilities of the ConnectCore 6UL SBC, the ConnectCore 6UL SOM, and its integrated Microcontroller Assist. Digi Solution Sales Expert, Andreas Burghart, shows the efficiency of power saving suspense mode, instant wake-up, and support for external event triggers which are all key features for building low-power applications.

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Splendid colours such as delicate white, strong yellow and bright blue characterise the enchanting Giotto bouquet. The pretty blossoms are embedded in lush leafy green and reflect the cheerful colours of summer. Lush hydrangeas, radiant roses and fine carnations combine with pretty matrecaria and filigree greenery to create a successful overall picture. The beautiful bouquet can be given as a gift for almost any occasion and sets colourful accents in living and business spaces. Give someone else a treat and surprise someone close to you with this successful work of art made of flowers in bright colours.
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Small bluebird Knitting Free pattern - If done in red a terrific Christmas ornament!
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Small bluebird Knitting Free pattern - If done in red a terrific Christmas ornament! Finally a KNIT pattern ha no crocheting today :)
www.cutoutandkeep... This knitting is just like finger weaving or loom knitting. If you want to try what I did: 1. You tie a slip knot over the first 2 teeth of the comb. 2 Step 2 2. Weave yarn in and out between every other tooth. (Be sure to keep it loose!) T T Y T T Y T T Y T T T=tooth Y=yarn 3. Weave back the other way through the same gaps as before.
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Knit scarves with combs. Like finger knitting, but easier. Interesting concept
Scarf Knit With Comb very similar to finger knitting.
Easy and fun for kids to do, too. scarf knitting using a comb by Zydonia.
Scarf, knit, weareables, accesories . Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a knit scarf / crochet scarf in 5 steps by knitting with yarn, toothpick, and hair comb. How To posted by Zydonia. Difficulty: 3/5. Cost: Absolutley free.
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Middlesex Championship Division One
Birkbeck College 155 ao
Wycombe House 156-2
Wycombe House won by eight wickets
Wycombe House’s Carl Burdett described fellow batsman Jalal Uddin’s century against Birkbeck College on Saturday as the best innings he has seen in a long time.
House lost the toss and were put in to field first, with star spinner Sohail Elahi delivering a Shane Warne-style magic spell of spin, taking 6-50, while off-spinner Waqas Aslam picked up a wicket on his first team debut before Alex Thamby wrapped things up to bowl out Birbeck for 155.
House opened with the returning Zahid Ahmed and Uddin, and what followed was a masterpiece in partnership batting at the top of the order as they put on an opening stand of 148.
Burdett said: “It was a quite magnificent hundred from Jalal that all of his team mates thoroughly enjoyed watching from the sidelines. It was full of concentration, straight hitting, waiting for the bad balls, late cuts, pulls out the ground – you name it, he played it
“It was the best innings any of us have seen in a long, long time, and it must be put into context as having been scored against a team in second place, who had only lost one game before Saturday.
“What made it easier for Jalal to play his natural game was knowing his partner at the other end was never going to give his wicket away as he played the patient opening bat role quite brilliantly.”
Uddin was eventually dismissed for 101, but House coasted to an eight-wicket victory.
Still one place ahead of them in third are Osterley (159-2), who also won by eight wickets against Alexandra Park (154), thanks to 5-33 from Amrinder Buttar.
In Division Two, Turnham Green & Polytechnic were skittled for 100 as they lost by seven wickets to New Calypsonians (116-3), and it was even worse for Old Isleworthians & Heston (58) in Division Three, who remain winless after losing by nine wickets to Kingsbury Construction (59-1).
Over in the Middlesex County League, Punnet Mehra was the hero with a knock of 87 and figures of 5-88, with Bupinder Singh also taking 4-59, as Division Two leaders Indian Gymkhana (158) narrowly beat Harrow St Mary’s (151) by eight runs in a low-scoring clash.
And in the Thames Valley League, British Airways (126) lost to Maidenhead & Bray (128-4) by six wickets in Division 2A, while Aman Bhatia took 5-29 as Chiswick & Latymer (121-3) beat Hayes (119) by seven wickets.

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37mm Launcher Scabbard
This is a very functional scabbard for your tactical launcher. It is well padded and as can be seen from the photos, will positively nestle your launcher in it's bosom of safety. Wow. It is equipped with Molle attachment strips so that round holders (available below) or other accessories can be easily attached.
This is a versatile and inexpensive way to protect and transport your launcher.
Tactical Scabbard army green or black Protection carrier
Dimensions: 29x7inches (74x18cm)
Colors: Black / Army Green
Material: 600D high strength Oxford cloth
Weight: 1lb (0.5kg)
- The Tactical Scabbard is designed for shoulder carry or modular mounting
- Molle webbing on both sides with four detachable straps for ambidextrous usage
- Six D-ring locations for attaching the padded shoulder sling to for multiple carry options
- Removable retention strap with quick-release buckle.
- Padding around the whole scabbard to protect your weapon
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Is one tweet worth $6 million? Katherine Heigl certainly thinks so. As previously reported, the Grey's Anatomy alum, 35, filed a $6 million lawsuit against Walgreen Co. subsidiary Duane Reade Inc. on Wednesday, April 9, claiming the company improperly used her name and photo to promote their brand. A source tells Us Weekly, however, that the actress tried first to settle the matter privately — to no avail, apparently.
"Her attorneys reached out to Duane Reade after [the tweet] was posted," the insider tells Us. "They called and asked for it to be taken down, and Duane Reade ignored them. She tried repeatedly to have this settled without a lawsuit."
The tweet in question is a photo of Heigl carrying a Duane Reade shopping bag in New York City, where she's currently filming her new TV project, State of Affairs. Duane Reade posted the shot to its social media accounts, along with the caption, "Love a quick #DuaneReade run? Even @KatieHeigl can't resist shopping #NYC's favorite drugstore."
Heigl's complaint alleges that the post is a misappropriation of her celebrity, as well as false advertising. "We expect Duane Reade to pay for its willful misuse of Katherine Heigl's name and likeness," Peter Haviland, trial counsel for the star, said in a press release about the lawsuit. (A spokesperson for Duane Reade, meanwhile, told Us they "do not comment on pending litigation.")
The actress' attorney also noted that she intends to donate all proceeds from the lawsuit to charity. "Pursuant to her instruction, any monies recovered will go to a nonprofit foundation that she has worked for years to support," Haviland stressed.
That nonprofit is the Jason Debus Heigl Foundation, which was established in 2008 as a memorial to the 27 Dresses actress' late brother, who died in a car accident as a teen. The foundation aims to help shelter animals by sterilizing thousands of pets a year and assisting special-needs animals who have been abused or neglected.
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Support Guildford’s independent businesses this #SuperSaturday to mark Independents’ Day
2nd July 2020
As Guildford consumers wake up to a new dawn following the controlled relaxation of COVID-19 lockdown measures, #SuperSaturday, which marks the start of UK hospitality and other businesses re-opening, also falls on Independents’ Day UK.
Independents’ Day UK (July 4th) is a key annual campaign that exists to support and promote the country’s many independent businesses, which over decades have become the heart of our local communities and have added a substantial financial contribution to our local economy.
This year, Independents’ Day UK could not be more poignant, with many of our much-loved and prided independent businesses facing unprecedented financial adversity due to the coronavirus outbreak and now, more than ever need the support of the nation.
Across the UK some 65% of retail outlets are independent businesses, plus many pubs, bars, restaurants, hairdressers and beauty salons also operate as independents. Their financial contribution to the local economy in which they exist far outweighs that of their national or online counterparts, with an estimated 50p to 70p of every £1 spent with a small or medium-sized business staying in the local economy, compared to 40p in respect of larger businesses and as little as 5p for online traders.
Recent research by accountancy network Corporate Finance Network suggested that up to a fifth of UK small businesses are at risk of collapse due to the COVID-19 lockdown, as they struggle to secure emergency funds to keep afloat. As they begin to re-open their doors that struggle continues, with tight restrictions on trading impacting their potential revenues, customer numbers and increased spend on labour.
Never before have our independent businesses needed our support more, and Experience Guildford, the town’s Business Improvement District, is urging residents and visitors to Guildford to back these businesses during their time of need.
Amanda Masters, CEO of Experience Guildford says;
“Guildford has always been known and appreciated for its diverse range of independent businesses – it’s one of the main draws to our town helping us stand out from our neighbours. These businesses that make Guildford so special are a sector of our retail and leisure offering that have been hit the hardest during the corona outbreak and are in desperate need of our support. Help them with your feet and your wallets, as collectively if we don’t, we may lose some of them for good.
“At Experience Guildford we’re doing what we can to help support and raise their cause, from lobbying Government to enable them to access additional lifesaving funds, to facilitating crowdfunding initiatives which empower them to raise funds for themselves.”
Support Biddles, Guildford’s oldest independent retailer
Biddles the stationer, one of Guildford’s oldest independent retailers has embarked on a fundraising campaign of their own via Crowdfunder in order to raise the necessary funds to save them from permanent closure. When their parent company went into administration in May, the managers of the 135-year-old Guildford store, David Goddard and Neal Heaven decided to take matters into their own hands, launching a ‘Pay it Forward’ crowdfunding campaign to raise £20,000 and re-open the business. Using their own savings to buy stock, the ‘Pay it Forward’ campaign provided them with an ideal solution to raise funds and get Biddles back in business following the difficulties they encountered in securing bank or Government support due to the new business status attributed by their new ownership.
Supporters of the Biddles Guildford campaign can pre-purchase reward vouchers from £20 to £100 to spend in the store once open, plus limited edition pen and pencil sets. Launched on 25 June, the campaign has so far reached over 30% of its initial target, with 22 days of the fundraising period still left to run.
Commenting on the activity, David Goddard says;
“We have been blown away by the support and generosity of the Guildford community in helping us save this much-loved stationer that’s been a part of this town for more than 135 years. The funds generated by Crowdfunder will help us not only keep the business going but will also help secure the jobs of the team that work here. Neil and I have collectively worked at Biddles for over 80 years. By supporting this campaign you can help us make history for this longstanding store, and not let us just become part of it.”
Pledge your support to Biddles Guildford in their crowdfunding efforts at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/help-save-biddles-of-guildford or visit www.experienceguildford.com to find out more about the initiatives that you can get behind to support the town’s independent businesses.

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Wisconsin ranked No. 5 in beer consumption
Beer Institute study shows residents each drink an average 36.2 gallons of suds
Given our brewing industry heritage, it probably isn't surprising that Wisconsin is among the top states for beer consumption.
Wisconsin's per-capita beer sales in 2012 for residents 21 and older was 36.2 gallons, according to the report released Tuesday by the Washington, D.C.-based Beer Institute. That made the state No. 5 in the national ratings, up one spot from its 2011 ranking.
Nationally, beer sales totaled 28.2 gallons per person in 2012.
North Dakota, New Hampshire, Montana and South Dakota — all lightly populated states — ranked ahead of Wisconsin. Wisconsin and Texas were the only states among the nation's 20 most populous states to be ranked within the top 10 for per-capita beer sales.
North Dakota's 45.8 gallons per person may be tied to that state's booming oil extraction industry, which has led to a lot of younger men — the beer industry's core customer base — moving to North Dakota.
But that No. 5 ranking says little about what types of beer we drink, and how we drink them. For those insights, we turn to some of Wisconsin's homegrown brewers — whose livelihoods depend on our collective thirst. And they're seeing a trend that goes in the opposite direction.
"People are drinking better and drinking less," said Russ Klisch, president of Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery Inc. "Instead of going into a bar and ordering six lighter ones, they're going into a bar and ordering two or three heavier ones."
The "lighter" and "heavier" adjectives apply to the beer's taste and flavor profile, not necessarily its alcohol content, Klisch added. He and other Wisconsin craft brewers continue to see strong growth tied to a growing preference for their beers, while some of the country's largest mainstream brands, such as Miller Lite, face slow or declining sales.
Lakefront, which sells 70% of its beer in Wisconsin, saw a 41.5% production increase in 2012, selling 33,368 barrels of beer, up from 23,576 barrels in 2011.
So far this year, Lakefront's sales are up 20%, despite unseasonably cool summer weather, which tends to dampen beer consumption, Klisch said.
According to the Boulder, Co.-based Brewers Association, Wisconsin's largest craft brewer is New Glarus Brewing Co., which is selling around 120,000 barrels annually. The company sells all of its beer within the Badger State.
President Deb Carey agreed there's a long-term trend toward people drinking less, while showing a willingness to spend more on craft beers. She expects around 200,000 visitors this year at the company's New Glarus headquarters, in south central Wisconsin.
The double-digit growth enjoyed by Lakefront, New Glarus Brewing and other craft brewers comes as the nation's overall beer industry deals with slow sales.
In 2012, U.S. beer industry shipments totaled 213.8 million barrels, a 1.5% increase from 2011, according to trade publication Beer Marketers Insights.
While last year's sales were 2.2% higher than annual sales from a decade ago, they were actually 1.9% lower than the mark from five years ago, according to the publication's figures.
MillerCoors LLC, the nation's second-largest brewer, has been hurt by those trends.
MillerCoors, formed five years ago by combining Milwaukee-based Miller Brewing Co. and Coors Brewing Co., saw its volume sales drop by 6% from 2009, the joint venture's first full year, through 2012.
Recent national business updates from the Associated Press


As Tall As Lions
With Thom Yorke as their Lou Reed and the outer boroughs subbing in for the Bowery, laptop-guitar bands are just the thing in old New York these days. I'm not absorbed enough in the sound to judge how original As Tall As Lions are, but You Can't Take It with You is a varied and full-bodied record with interesting and unexpected musical combinations.
While modern rock anthems like "Circles" and "In Case of Rapture" form the core of their sound, the Long Island quartet sidesteps expectations by continuing to explore new directions as the album matures. The last several songs form the strongest stretch on the CD. "Sleepyhead" is lush but restrained, reminiscent of Lambchop's best work. "The Narrows" dabbles in cool jazz on its way to a welcome 70's Philly soul vibe. "We's Been Waitin'" mixes campy piano with a disturbingly filtered vocal, electric organ, and handclaps -- its bent but sincere approach might well please Mike Patton's fans. "Is This Tomorrow?" nods to hip-hop; "Lost My Mind" is spare and filled with reverb, longing, and suspended chords.
The more conventional tracks aren't as exciting. As Tall As Lions show a willingness to use programmed beats and loops as an integral part of their songwriting process, rather than simply grafting beeps and blips over completed pieces. That approach has its good elements and its bad side. When they just load everything they can do together at once -- whole choirs of backing voices, chugging Arcade Fire guitars, extraneous electronic overdubs -- they could be anybody. They lack the sense of theme and purpose that moved so many Grizzly Bear records. At the other extreme, they're simply not very interesting when they try to make purely electronic, ambient music. "Duermete" builds after a trumpet-embellished intro to a natural conclusion, stops, and then half-heartedly hums for an unnecessary two minutes of its eight-minute length. "Lost My Mind" would end the album on just the right searching, unresolved note, except it crossfades into some more synth humming and then a random coda that sounds like the work of a completely different band. Sometimes too much is just enough.
As Tall As Lions play at Stubb's (indoors) tomorrow night, Wednesday the 28th.


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A foul view of Zip and Rail's Treecabin when it's hidden in darkness
Zip and Rail's Treecabin
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Nobody can remember what the appeal of Zip and Rail's Treecabin is. It was once a fun place with things to climb, but some stuck-up paralegals had it eliminated to further inflate their egos.
- If you are not interested in spending the rest of your life in this attraction's queue, you may want to ask a cast member for some aspirin.
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- Oldest guest must be at least 70" tall.
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Church of the Open Arms UCC is located at 3131 N. Pennsylvania Ave, OKC 73112
We are just west of the campus of Oklahoma City University.
We are on the west side of Pennsylvania Ave. at the corner of N.W. 31st street and Pennsylvania. Parking is on the west side of the building.
If you are coming toward OKC from the west, come east on interstate I-40 and take the Penn exit. Come north on Penn to N.W. 31st Street.
From Norman (south) come north on I-35 toward downtown OKC, then west on I-40 to the Penn ave. exit.
From Edmond (north) come south on I-35 (or 235) and take the interstate I-44 option toward Lawton. Then take the Penn exit from I-44 and come south on Penn.
From Shawnee (east) come west on I-40 to the Penn Ave exit, then north on Penn.
Office Phone: (405) 525-9555

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A pair of wolves whose home range is on the Grand Portage Indian Reservation in Minnesota recently used an ice bridge to cross 14 miles over Lake Superior to Isle Royale National Park, where they wandered for five days before returning to the mainland.
Plains bison, an icon of wild landscapes, will be returned to Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, in an effort to bring the "missing link" back to the park's wildlife ecosystem.
Should grizzly bears be allowed to recover their presence in the North Cascades? The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service are holding a series of meetings on a Grizzly Bear Restoration Environmental Impact Statement that examines whether they should work toward grizzly bear recovery in the region. In the following opinion piece, Rob Smith, senior director of the National Parks Conservation Association's Northwest Region, speaks out in favor of the bears' recovery.
Some wildlife species long forgotten at Cape Cod are returning to the national seashore in numbers both attracting fascination as well as consternation.
With spring, and warmer weather, around the corner, raptors will soon be nesting on the cliffs and crags of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado and Zion National Park in Utah, and so temporary closures have been put in place in the two parks.
A lone wolf that seems intrigued by snowmobilers has prompted Voyageurs National Park staff to reroute some snowmobile trails as a safety precaution.
With pupping season arriving for harbor seals at Point Reyes National Seashore in California, some areas of the seashore will be off-limits to visitors for the next four months.
White-nose syndrome, a disease deadly to bats and with no known cure, has created a "wildlife crisis" at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, where some bat species have declined as much as 80 percent compared to 2013 population counts, according to park officials.
Brown bears at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska are renowned for their fishing prowess at Brooks Falls, but one apparently has refined his/her technique: The bruin does a belly flop into the water to catch a salmon.
There's a success story to be told about bison at Yellowstone National Park. Though there's controversy over how the population is managed, there was a time when it was feared these iconic animals would be lost.


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When I was first diagnosed with Hashimoto Tyroiditis disease I was prescribed medication to take everyday. Before that diagnosis, I only pill I took daily was a vitamin D tablet in the winter. Here in New England, almost everyone is diagnosed with low D during the winter months.
Now I look at my vast array of medications and wonder “All these can’t be good for me!” I have since had a diagnosis of two types of arthritis (one can make you blind overnight!) and Type Two Diabetes (medication induced). The amber bottles of pills keep growing.
My medications a combination of drugs to battle the chronic illnesses, and drugs to combat the drugs that combat the chronic illnesses.
Side effects need their own drugs it seems, but these drugs also have side effects.
So, if you are like me you have more than once thought “I wonder if these medications are making me feel ill? Maybe it’s not the disease, maybe it’s the medications!” Less is more is my thought, and my insides make horrible noises most of the day in rebellion against the medical onslaught. This just doesn’t seem right, or even good for me.
I decided that the one doctor I trust the most and I needed to have a little talk. So, I took a list of my medications, and asked her “Why am I taking each of these? Are there any I can cut out, or work toward cutting out?”
It was a very good conversation.
First off, I wasn’t taking many of my medications in the optimal way. My thyroid medication is a bitch, I need to take it on an empty stomach. Problem is the other medications need to be taken with food. My solution was waking at 2am and just taking them. The problem is, they work best if taken on an empty stomach with a glass of water. Not a sip of water in the middle of the night.
We talked and came up with a solution. I now take the pills first thing in the morning with a water bottle I keep by the bed. Then I wait 20 minutes and take my arthritis medications. I’ve noticed a difference in how I feel throughout the day.
My doctor also went over timing for my other medications, what I should drink and eat (I wasn’t nearly drinking enough for many of them). She reminded me, I have a more than one serious illness. Several, as most people with an immune disease, have more than one serious illness.
Some of my medications are common for people my age. The statin is needed as my family has unusually high cholesterol. We just do. Even the vegan weird hippy cousin, she’s delightful, but she’s on a statin.
Also going over my side effects with her was very important. Side effects can be very dangerous, and she suggested a new pill to help with my stomach complaint.
Did I get to drop any of my medications? No. I’m still not happy about the number of medications. But, as she reminds me over and over “You have several very serious illnesses.” People with serious illnesses take a lot of medication. Just because it’s an “invisible illness”, meaning I look fine, doesn’t mean it isn’t truly dangerous.
I have a friend that complains her husband refuses to take his blood pressure medications. She is upset, but not enough to really make sure he takes them. She jokes “If he has a heart attack it will be his fault!”
He’s proud he doesn’t “take pills”, he says he feels great. He’s thin, he rides his bike, and he “eats right”. The blood pressure cuff of course doesn’t know any of that.
It’s hard when you don’t LOOK sick, but I imagine it’s even harder when you don’t FEEL sick, to take your medications.
But, while I am still unhappy about the number of medications I take, and I want to cut down, I’m happy I did speak to my physician about each and every one.
WHY am I taking this
WHAT does it do
WHICH side effects do I have (and how can we treat them?)
WHEN can I stop taking this (maybe never?)
WHATEVER can I do to perhaps get off this medication?
HOW do I take this medication to get the most out of it
Also, if you are having a problem with one medication (and how to figure out which one can be hard), see if there is an alternative you can try. There usually is and often you are much happier with that alternative!

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LAHB classes build confidence in reading
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In a room at the end of the middle school hallway at Driscoll, five 8th graders sit around a table reading a book during English class. Although most of them like to read now, that was not always the case.
The Language and Academic Home Base program serves approximately 35 students starting in 3rd grade through high school who have reading disabilities, such as dyslexia, but high reasoning skills. The program not only helps students improve their reading skills but also fosters independence and confidence among students.
According to Mark Nacht, Co-Director of Special Education at the elementary schools, students in the LAHB program are learning the same curriculum as students in mainstream classes but in a different way.
“It could be modified, or it’s just the same but students get previews and review,” Nacht said. “The students may have some accommodations; they may have word banks, or graphic organizers to help them with their writing.”
Brenna Mahoney teaches LAHB English and LAHB Learning Center at the high school. Mahoney said that the program focuses on using students’ strengths to help them improve their executive functioning skills, which include memory and organization.
“The students in this program have very high, average, to sometimes superior reasoning skills. So the strategies that we’re implementing are building off of that strength,” Mahoney said. “So if the weakness is in processing speed or working memory, our strategies are going to be building off the reasoning.”
Julia Guillemin and Ta’mar Thompson, 8th graders in the LAHB program at Driscoll, take LAHB English and math. Both said that they feel more comfortable in the LAHB classes because of the smaller class-size and the slower pace.
“A typical class, I think, would be just like any other class, but a little more relaxed because there are less people,” Guillemin said. “Things that would take a normal class a day to learn would probably take us two days or a day and a half because we go over it many times and a little more slowly.”
According to Mahoney, although small classes can sometimes be limiting, they also allow students to take more risks.
“The students can be vulnerable. Reading aloud, if you have a decoding issue, in front of people, is nerve-wracking and embarrassing,” Mahoney said. “In our small setting, they don’t have that barrier anymore, and we’re all in it together. It also builds up a sense of self.”
Monica Camara, who teaches LAHB math and Learning Center at the high school, said that most freshmen and sophomores in the program are in LAHB-designated classes for all their academic subjects. Camara said that freshman year of the program is about learning basic skills and as the students get older they focus on reinforcing skills and pushing themselves further.
“ they’re already pretty established; they know what they need to do,” Camara said. “So it’s just reinforcing it and pushing them a little farther. So for example, not dropping an AP is really important. You can do this, you have all the ability in the world. just making sure that we have the skills and strategies that one needs to be successful.”
However, according to Mahoney, going into junior year students try to limit the amount of help they are getting in the program, taking more mainstream classes at the standard, honors and AP level. Mahoney said that the end goal is college.
“Our goal is to get the services decreasing as students get older and prepare to go into an academic environment. The vision and the goal of the students in this program is predominantly college,” Mahoney said. “We want to respect that vision and get them as independent as possible with the remediation that’s needed.”
Guillemin said that the program has helped her to grow and become a more confident reader.
“I used to think, ‘Maybe I can’t read that book,’ because it might be just out of my reading level, but now I think, ‘Well, I’m going to try to read this book,’” Guillemin said. “And every time that I can read it, it just makes me feel awesome, and think, ‘Wow, I actually can do it.’”
According to Thompson, it’s important to remember that students in the LAHB program are really just like other students.
“Just because you’re in this class doesn’t make you any dumber,” Thompson said. “It just means you need a bit more help. It just means you learn slower. It doesn’t mean you’re any less than the other students.”


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Term limits were approved by Missouri voters back in 1992 and took full effect after 2002. A new study finds that those changes have not had much of an impact on the demographic makeup of the General Assembly. St. Louis Public Radio's State Capitol reporter Marshall Griffin spoke with the author of the report, Dr. David Valentine with the University of Missouri's Institute of Public Policy. Valentine says the study found that there has only been a slight increase in the number of women serving in the Missouri House and Senate:
The trend of women serving in the Mo. Gen. Assembly
"In the (19)70's, there were almost no women in the General Assembly...by the 80's and 90's, the proportions increased, up to 20% to 25% of both chambers...(in) the era that term limits took effect, it changed, but it didn't really have any trend that you could see -- even today there's not much of a trend you could see to it...term limits argued that the reason why numbers of women would increase is because opportunities would increase, more vacant seats...in the Senate, at the end of the last decade, that really was the case, the number of female senators was highest it's ever been...that may be a temporary aberration, but it's certainly one you can say where term limits did what its advocates argued it would."
On bills that would tweak term limits, i.e., allowing a lawmaker to spend four years in the House and 12 years in the Senate, or all 16 in one chamber, or any other combination besides eight maximum per chamber
"Tweaking can have a positive effect...the problem with term limits today is that it lops off the group of people who have just been there long enough to learn to be the kinds of people who know enough about the legislative process...we're lopping off our best potential leaders, and we're forcing less experienced people, if they wish to be, to immediately drive towards leadership positions...many of them don't have the knowledge and experience required to be good legislative leaders."
On using the Mo. Gen. Assembly as a "first" or "second" career
"Term limit supporters desired to get rid of career politicians, and they did do that, (but) what we see is more 'second career' people, especially in the House, somebody who retires early from whatever career they had...there's also more people running at an earlier age; not only is it a second career, it's a 'first career' more than it's been in the past...in the pre-term limits era, when you got elected to the Senate, you stayed there...some people ran for higher office, but you didn't resign to become a lobbyist or resign to go back into the private sector...you stayed there because it was rewarding, a lot of prestige, not a lot of money, but a lot of value for the (elected) individual...now what we see is people (who) know they can't stay, and many of them say 'this is a good place to start, I'll run for the Senate and serve my eight years, and then I’ll go on and do something else, build from that.'"
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The Benefits of Buying Ditropan Online – Convenience, Cost Savings, and Accessibility
Online pharmacies provide a range of treatments and online doctor consultations
Online pharmacies, such as Oldewalkerville Pharmacy, offer a convenient and accessible way for patients to access a wide range of treatments, including prescription medications like Ditropan. These pharmacies provide patients with the option to browse and purchase their medications from the comfort of their own homes.
Moreover, online pharmacies offer online doctor consultations, a service that allows patients to discuss their symptoms and medical history with a qualified healthcare professional. Based on this information, the online doctor can provide appropriate treatment recommendations. This eliminates the need for patients to visit a physical doctor’s office, saving them time and effort.
Buying drugs online can be easy and money-saving
When it comes to purchasing medications, online pharmacies offer a convenient and cost-effective option for consumers. Here are some reasons why buying drugs online can be easy and money-saving:
- Straightforward Process: Buying medications online is typically a simple and straightforward process. It involves a few easy steps such as selecting the desired medication, completing a medical questionnaire, and making the purchase.
- Competitive Prices: Online pharmacies often offer competitive prices for medications compared to traditional brick-and-mortar pharmacies. This allows patients to save money on their prescriptions.
- Discounts and Savings: Internet pharmacies frequently provide discounts and promotional offers to their customers. Patients can take advantage of these deals to further reduce the cost of their medications.
- Free or Discounted Shipping: Many online pharmacies offer free or discounted shipping options, making it even more cost-effective for customers to purchase their medications online.
Overall, buying drugs online provides convenience and affordability for consumers, allowing them to easily access the medications they need while saving money.
Internet pharmacies: A Popular Destination for the Purchase of Drugs
The internet has revolutionized the way we access information, connect with others, and even purchase goods and services. When it comes to medications, online pharmacies have become a popular destination for consumers looking to find better prices, convenience, and accessibility.
Online pharmacies offer a wide range of treatments and medications, including prescription drugs like Ditropan, all available at the click of a button. Gone are the days of driving to a brick-and-mortar pharmacy and waiting in line to fill a prescription. With online pharmacies like oldewalkervillepharmacy.com, patients have the convenience of browsing, purchasing, and receiving their medications all from the comfort of their own homes.
Perhaps one of the biggest advantages of online pharmacies is the option for online doctor consultations. Patients can discuss their symptoms and medical history with a licensed healthcare professional, ensuring they receive appropriate treatment recommendations. This eliminates the need for in-person doctor visits, saving both time and money.
For many patients, purchasing medications online is easy and cost-effective. The process typically involves a few simple steps – selecting the desired medication, completing a medical questionnaire, and making the purchase. Online pharmacies often offer competitive prices and discounts, allowing consumers to save money on their medications compared to traditional pharmacies. Additionally, free or discounted shipping options may be available, further contributing to cost savings.
Popularity of Online Pharmacies
The internet has become the first stop for many consumers searching for better prices on medications. The accessibility, convenience, and competitive pricing options of online pharmacies have contributed to their rising popularity. Consumers can easily compare prices and find the best deals for their specific medications, thanks to the transparency in pricing that online pharmacies offer. In addition, online promotions and discount programs can help patients save even more on their medication expenses.
The economic benefits of online pharmacies extend to consumers regardless of their location. Patients in rural areas or areas with limited access to healthcare facilities can benefit from the convenience and affordability of online pharmacies. Similarly, individuals with low wages or without insurance can rely on internet pharmacies to obtain necessary medications at a more affordable cost.
Ditropan: Uses, Effectiveness, and Availability Online
Ditropan (generic name oxybutynin) is a medication commonly prescribed for conditions such as overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, and excessive sweating. It helps to relax the muscles in the bladder, reducing symptoms associated with these conditions. If you are in need of Ditropan, online pharmacies like oldewalkervillepharmacy.com offer it for purchase, providing a convenient option for patients who require this medication.
Online pharmacies provide various dosage strengths of Ditropan, allowing patients to choose the most suitable one based on their healthcare provider’s recommendation. It is important to note that Ditropan is a prescription medication. To ensure the safety and authenticity of the medication, patients should only purchase it from reputable online pharmacies that require a valid prescription.
When purchasing medications online, safety should always be a top priority. It is crucial to verify the accreditation and certifications of the online pharmacy to ensure the authenticity and quality of the medication being purchased. Websites that do not require a prescription or offer suspiciously low prices may be indicators of counterfeit or substandard medications. Protect your health by only purchasing from reputable sources.
The Internet as the Go-To Resource for Affordable Medications
In today’s world of rising healthcare costs, the internet has become the first stop for many consumers when searching for affordable medications. Online pharmacies offer transparency in pricing, allowing consumers to compare prices and find the best deal for their specific medications.
According to a recent survey conducted by Healthcare Weekly, 72% of respondents stated that they use the internet to search for better prices on medications. This highlights the growing trend of consumers relying on online pharmacies to help alleviate the financial burden of healthcare expenses.
One of the key advantages of purchasing medications online is the option for consumers to take advantage of online promotions and discount programs. Internet pharmacies often offer competitive prices and discounts, allowing patients to save money on their medications compared to traditional brick-and-mortar pharmacies. For example, a study by the National Community Pharmacists Association found that online pharmacies can offer savings of up to 40% on prescription medication prices.
Patients can also benefit from free or discounted shipping options provided by online pharmacies, further contributing to cost savings. This is especially valuable for individuals living in rural areas or those who have limited access to transportation options.
Online pharmacies provide a level playing field for consumers, regardless of their geographical location. Patients in rural areas or areas with limited access to healthcare facilities can benefit from the convenience and affordability of online pharmacies.
A study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that 62% of adults in rural areas have concerns about access to affordable healthcare and prescription medications. Online pharmacies can help address these concerns by providing affordable medications directly to the patient’s doorstep.
Furthermore, individuals with lower wages or without insurance can rely on internet pharmacies to obtain necessary medications at a more affordable cost. This is particularly important as the cost of healthcare continues to rise and patients struggle to afford the medications they need.
Overall, online pharmacies have an economic benefit for many consumers, regardless of their location or financial situation. By offering transparency in pricing, online promotions, and discounted shipping options, these pharmacies ensure that patients can find affordable medications and alleviate the financial burden of healthcare expenses.
Online Pharmacies: An Economic Benefit for Consumers
Online pharmacies have revolutionized the way people access and purchase medications, offering convenience, accessibility, and cost savings. Regardless of their location or financial situation, consumers can now easily find and purchase the medications they need at a more affordable cost.
Accessibility and Convenience
Online pharmacies have become a popular destination for many consumers looking for better prices on medications. The internet has made it incredibly easy for patients to access a wide variety of medications from the comfort of their own homes. This convenience is especially beneficial for individuals who may not have easy access to a local pharmacy or have limited transportation options.
Furthermore, online pharmacies level the playing field by providing affordable medications to consumers, regardless of their geographical location. Patients in rural areas or areas with limited access to healthcare facilities can benefit greatly from the convenience and affordability of online pharmacies.
With rising healthcare costs, many patients turn to the internet as their first step when searching for affordable medications. Online pharmacies offer transparency in pricing, allowing consumers to compare prices and find the best deals for their specific medications. Patients can also take advantage of online promotions and discount programs provided by internet pharmacies, helping them save even more on their medication expenses.
In addition to competitive prices and discounts, online pharmacies often offer free or discounted shipping options, further contributing to cost savings. These savings make a significant difference in the budgets of individuals with low wages or those without insurance, who can rely on internet pharmacies to obtain necessary medications at a more affordable cost.
Ensuring Safety and Authenticity
While online pharmacies offer convenience and affordability, it is crucial to prioritize safety and legitimacy when purchasing medications online. Patients should only purchase medications from reputable online pharmacies that require a valid prescription for prescription drugs. This ensures that patients receive appropriate medications and dosages for their specific medical conditions.
Verifying the accreditation and certifications of the online pharmacy is also essential to ensure the authenticity and quality of the medication being purchased. Patients should be cautious of suspiciously low prices or websites that do not require a prescription, as these may be indications of counterfeit or substandard medications.
In conclusion, online pharmacies provide an economic benefit for consumers, offering accessibility, convenience, and cost savings. Through the convenience and affordability of online pharmacies, individuals from all walks of life can easily access and purchase the medications they need, regardless of their location or financial situation. However, it is crucial to prioritize safety and authenticity when purchasing medications online, ensuring that patients receive legitimate and effective medications for their specific needs.
Ditropan: Its Uses, Effectiveness, and Availability Online
What is Ditropan?
Ditropan, also known by its generic name oxybutynin, is a medication commonly prescribed to treat various conditions related to bladder control. It belongs to a class of medications called anticholinergics, which work by relaxing the muscles in the bladder to reduce urinary urgency and frequency.
Common Uses of Ditropan
Ditropan is primarily used to manage symptoms of overactive bladder, which include urinary urgency (a sudden and strong need to urinate), urinary frequency (the need to urinate frequently throughout the day), and urge incontinence (involuntary loss of urine due to an uncontrollable urge to urinate). It can also be prescribed to treat excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis).
Effectiveness of Ditropan
Ditropan has been shown to be effective in relieving symptoms associated with overactive bladder and excessive sweating. Studies have demonstrated that it can significantly reduce urinary urgency and frequency, as well as decrease episodes of urge incontinence.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials concluded that oxybutynin (Ditropan) is an effective treatment for symptoms of overactive bladder, with a favorable risk-benefit ratio. The analysis found that Ditropan resulted in a significant reduction in urinary urgency episodes and improved patients’ quality of life.
Availability of Ditropan Online
Ditropan is available for purchase online from reputable pharmacies like Oldewalkerville Pharmacy. Online pharmacies provide a convenient option for patients who require Ditropan and want to avoid the hassle of visiting a physical pharmacy.
At Oldewalkerville Pharmacy, patients can browse different dosage strengths of Ditropan and choose the one recommended by their healthcare provider. The website allows users to easily add the medication to their cart and proceed with the purchase.
It is important to note that prescription medications like Ditropan should only be obtained with a valid prescription. Reputable online pharmacies like Oldewalkerville Pharmacy require customers to provide a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider before dispensing the medication.
By purchasing Ditropan online, patients can benefit from the convenience and accessibility offered by online pharmacies. They can have their medication delivered directly to their doorstep, saving time and effort.
When purchasing Ditropan online or any other prescription medication, it is crucial to prioritize safety and authenticity. Patients should ensure they are buying from a reputable online pharmacy by verifying their accreditation and certifications.
Reputable online pharmacies are often accredited by organizations such as the Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA), which ensures that they follow strict standards for quality and customer safety.
In conclusion, Ditropan is a commonly prescribed medication for conditions related to bladder control, such as overactive bladder and excessive sweating. Patients can conveniently purchase Ditropan online from reputable pharmacies like Oldewalkerville Pharmacy, ensuring they have a valid prescription and verifying the authenticity of the pharmacy.
Ensuring Safety and Authenticity When Purchasing Ditropan Online
When it comes to purchasing medications online, safety and authenticity are of utmost importance. To ensure that you are obtaining genuine and effective medication, it is essential to follow these guidelines:
1. Choose a Reputable Online Pharmacy
When buying Ditropan or any other medication online, it is crucial to select a reputable online pharmacy. Reputable online pharmacies will require a valid prescription for prescription medications like Ditropan, as this ensures that you are receiving the medication under proper medical supervision.
2. Verify Accreditation and Certifications
Before making a purchase, it is important to verify the accreditation and certifications of the online pharmacy. Legitimate online pharmacies will display their accreditations and certifications on their websites. Look for certifications from recognized organizations such as the Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA) or the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).
3. Look for Trustworthy Seals
In addition to accreditations and certifications, reputable online pharmacies often display trustworthy seals on their websites. These seals indicate that the online pharmacy has undergone rigorous assessment and adheres to high standards of quality and safety. Look for seals such as Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites (VIPPS) or Verified-Accredited Wholesale Distributors (VAWD).
4. Avoid Suspiciously Low Prices
While finding affordable medication is important, be cautious of online pharmacies offering suspiciously low prices. Unusually low prices may be an indication of counterfeit or substandard medications. Remember, quality medications come at a reasonable cost that reflects their effectiveness.
5. Check for User Reviews and Feedback
One way to gauge the authenticity and reliability of an online pharmacy is to check for user reviews and feedback. Look for independent review websites or forums where customers share their experiences with the online pharmacy. Pay attention to the overall satisfaction rating and any negative reviews that raise concerns.
6. Authenticate the Medication
Once you have received your medication, it is essential to authenticate its legitimacy. Check the packaging, labels, and appearance of the medication to ensure it matches the medication you ordered. If anything seems suspicious or different from what you expected, contact the online pharmacy immediately.
By following these guidelines, you can ensure the safety and authenticity of the Ditropan or any other medication purchased online. Remember to prioritize your health and only purchase medications from reputable sources that prioritize the well-being of their customers.
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