A high profile GAA referee has revealed details of abusive letters which were sent to him during the course of his 20 year stint with the whistle.
Eire Óg clubman Rory Hickey announced this week he is bringing the curtain down on his time in the middle after missing out on the national panel for 2019.
The Ennis native has been officiating at the top level since he first broke through onto the national scene, taking charge of several high profile fixtures including an All-Ireland minor football final along with an All-Ireland club football final and numerous provincial deciders at all age groups.
It was in the aftermath of the 2009 Munster football final that he encountered a disturbing incident as an unhappy supporter vented his frustration in the days after the game.
“I got letters sent to me a few years ago. I gave a penalty to Cork in a Munster football final and the people of Limerick weren’t too happy about it. The letters came to my mother’s house and she opened them, and they weren’t too complimentary. Someone had gone out of their way to cut words out of magazines and newspapers so that the handwriting couldn’t be traced. I am not the only one that has happened to. I know other lads at national level who would have had the same thing happen to them. It’s disturbing, and at that stage then you are handing the letters over the guards and hoping that there won’t be repeat stuff or anyone calling to the door. Thankfully I have never had anyone calling to my house because of a decision in a game but I have gotten texts and that kind of thing. People would seek out your number and send you those texts. I am big enough and bold enough to handle that, but when it is going to your mother’s house, or your wife and children might be reading it, it’s not nice” he noted.
He continued: “The written word was the only way people had to criticise you when I first started out. If something was written about you in the paper, it hit hard because your mother and father would be reading it. Things have developed so much now with Facebook, Twitter and all these online forums. It is tough and my wife would be seeing all the things that pop up about me. My daughter is getting older and more aware now and she would be able to read those things too. I do have to say though that the thing with the letters is certainly in the minority and more often than not, lads leave it on the field. Someone might have a bark at you during the game but they will shake hands with you afterwards and that’s that. Some lads get very excited about it and take it that little bit further but as I say, that’s in the minority. I never worried too much about the person who was in the stand because they are going to be roaring anyway. Those type of people are in every club and will be at the county games too. For some of them, I think it is a way of venting a tough week at work by going to the GAA matches and screaming at the players and referee”.
Hickey is not the only Clare referee to call time on his career in recent days, while Clonlara clubman Joe Mullins also stepping down due to work commitments. With the pool of officials shrinking ahead of the busy club championship season, Hickey feels more work needs to be done to ensure no more are lost.
He said: “Lots of people will try refereeing, but hanging on those people long term is a real challenge. Retention is vital because down the years we have seen lads come and go and we couldn’t keep them. They would come and do the course and after getting screamed at in their first U-12 match they were gone. How you go about hanging on to lads is the eternal problem, and also how to make it more attractive to be a GAA ref. Maybe the expenses could be a little better. I know it is not on a par with the likes of rugby or soccer. The lads doing soccer games on a Sunday morning could pick up €60 while the county final here in Clare is worth €40. The respect issue is also massive. I think it’s up to the people in Croke Park to come up with some way of changing the culture around respect for officials. Getting into the schools and having lads that are no longer involved in refereeing going around as GAA ambassadors might be a help and educate them from a young age. I have found that in GAA by the time youngsters get to the competitive stuff, they see the ref as someone who is there to roar at because they have seen it on TV or at adult games”.
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A Louisiana fried chicken joint has joined a trend of restaurants across the country offering free food or discounts to customers who agree to bring their guns to dinner — but is it turning off other patrons?
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Indigenous people make up 40 per cent of the homeless in North Bay according to the group.
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They do not come any tougher than Kenny Dalglish. Mentally or physically. Yet, 30 years ago he resigned as Liverpool manager. His team were reigning champions, top of the league and still in the FA Cup. Yet the Scot’s mental health was in shreds because of Hillsborough and its aftermath. Pictures from the press conference announcing his departure show a broken man.
There has been an outpouring of sympathy for Simone Biles after the American gymnast withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics to protect her mental wellbeing. The 24-year-old deserves the support. There are, of course, a minority of observers who questioned her tenacity, appetite, patriotism and courage. Mainly they are people who know very little about the pressures of top-class sport.
Dalglish bounced back and won the fourth of his titles as a manager with Blackburn Rovers. Biles, when she recovers her equilibrium, will no doubt add to her four Olympic and 19 World Championship gold medals. Even the very best experience difficult moments. And you do not have to look far in the sporting arena to find examples of people who suffer depression and emotional collapse.
Craig Johnston, one of Dalglish’s players, had a serious breakdown. The Australian overcame more barriers than most – he came to England as a teenager on a trial at Middlesbrough and was told to “f*** off” on his first day by Jack Charlton, the manager. The 15-year-old had three months before his scheduled flight home and could not bear to tell his parents, who had mortgaged their house to get him to England. He slept in a shed, worked on his game and ended up a European Cup winner. It seemed nothing could faze him.
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One Premier League player in the 2000s agreed to talk to a reporter about his own mental health problems and agreed that it would benefit those with similar issues around depression to go on the record about his feelings. At the last minute before publication, he changed his mind. Everybody involved understood why. The stigma might have hurt his career. Nearly 15 years later things should have moved on, with greater awareness of mental health concerns. Sadly, there are some who still see Biles as weak.
Stories abound. One manager had his career defined by his experience as a player, when his boss at the time ignored squad members who were out of favour. His friends and family thought he had the best job in the world but the young footballer hated going to work every day and went into a deep psychological trough. He vowed to do things differently when he became a manager. He has been true to his word.
Jamie Carragher is not alone in talking about how he barely enjoyed his successes because of his terror of losing his place in the team. Athletes frequently live on the edge. Only the very best can feel secure on a day-to-day basis. That’s before taking into account potential injuries and the stresses that everyone has to contend with in their personal life.
Some cannot articulate what brings them to breaking point in the same manner as Biles. One of boxing’s most memorable incidents was Roberto Duran’s ‘No Mas’ moment against Sugar Ray Leonard in 1980. ‘Hands of Stone’ quit unexpectedly in round eight. He was uninjured and was unable to cope with Leonard’s taunting. Even now he cannot fully explain what went through his mind. He fought back – literally – to become World Champion again but the trite concept that he somehow ‘chickened out’ dogged him for years.
It takes massive fortitude to walk away when the spotlight is at its most intense. Biles is to be applauded. Many would have continued and underperformed, a dangerous policy in a discipline where “the twisties” – a gymnastic version of golf’s “yips” – can lead to serious injury. In most sports an athlete can hide a little, have a poor day and regroup afterwards. Gymnasts like Biles risk suffering life-changing physical injuries if they try to pretend all is well and continue to compete.
Mental toughness is a crucial component in sport. Biles has proved hers over and over again. Psychological health is a completely different issue. No one, even the strongest and the greatest, is immune from one of humanity’s most insidious conditions, whatever the idiots say.
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DEMANDS for 24/7 access to medical services are placing an unsustainable workload on the doctors at Foster and Toora Medical Centres.
Recruitment and retention of rural general practitioners is proving more and more difficult and it is essential that measures be put in place now to sustain the Centres’ medical workforce for the long term.
As is the case in all small rural hospitals in Victoria, the South Gippsland Hospital at Foster does not have a government funded Accident and Emergency Department with resident medical officers. The South Gippsland Hospital relies on local general practitioners (GPs) from the Foster Medical Centre for medical services and these doctors share a roster to cover after-hours emergencies presenting to the Hospital Urgent Care Department.
From December 1, the doctor on call will only be attending overnight patients in Urgent Care who have serious / life threatening emergencies between the hours of 10pm and 8am.
Nursing staff will continue to assess patients on arrival at South Gippsland Hospital. In many instances, nurses are able to competently treat or refer patients with minor issues without the need for doctor attendance. A doctor will be called if the patient requires emergency medical care.
Where the matter is not of a serious / life threatening nature, patients will be advised to either attend a regional hospital with a funded and medically staffed Emergency Department (Latrobe Regional Health in Traralgon or Bass Coast Health in Wonthaggi) or alternatively see a local GP when the clinic opens. The clinic will keep ‘on the day appointments’ for these cases. Community members are encouraged to attend during clinic hours where possible to avoid the need to travel for minor illnesses / injuries overnight.
Telephone advice is available from the GP After Hours Helpline on 1800 022 222 between 6pm and 8am.
The doctors of the Foster and Toora Medical Centre are most appreciative of the community’s support through a very busy period and trust this strategy will assist in preserving its rural medical workforce for the years ahead. They have taken this step after a lot of deliberation and with reluctance.

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From the collection As Water to the Thirsty. Composed by David Haas. Lent 5 B, Ordinary Time 6 A, Lent 1 B, Lent 3 B, Ordinary Time 22 B. Celebration Series. Worship, Choral and Sacred. Vocal score. With vocal score notation, piano accompaniment and chord names. 5 pages. GIA Publications #3338. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-3338).
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Synopses & Reviews
This complete gathering of Paula Fox's short works spans forty-five illustrious years of her career, from 1965 to 2010. There are perfectly turned stories (two of which Grace and The Broad Estates of Death won the O. Henry Prize) in which characters unexpectedly find themselves at a crossroads and struggle to connect with others. There is memoir a genre where Fox's honesty, grace, and perception set her apart in which Fox revisits childhood ideas about art and reality, life in New York in the 1960s, and her relationship with her husband's family. And there are essays pointed, funny, relentlessly persuasive pieces on such topics as censorship and the corruption of language. Enlivened by Fox's signature wit and electrified by her unsparing insights into human nature, News from the World is essential for Fox's loyal readers and perfect to introduce those who are meeting her for the first time.
"The unfettered voice found in Fox's wide-ranging personal essays [lingers] in the memory." Megan O'Grady
"Fox's style is jagged, elliptical at times and even rough. In fact it has a unique expressiveness; an industrial, not a jeweler's diamond, and used for cutting, not display." Vogue
"Leaves the reader with a bolstering sense of having been enriched by a view of the world at once rigorously thoughtful and deeply felt." Richard Eder Boston Globe
"What makes more than the sum of its parts is Fox's voice: astringent (but never cold), unsentimental (but never pitiless), exasperated (but never angry)." The Atlantic
This gathering of Paula Fox's short work spans her illustrious career, from 1965 to the present including perfectly turned stories; pointed, engaging essays; and raw yet eloquent memoir.
"Not only can Fox , she can , she can ."--Zadie Smith,
About the Author
Paula Fox is the author of Desperate Characters, The Widow's Children, A Servant's Tale, The God of Nightmares, Poor George, The Western Coast, and Borrowed Finery: A Memoir, among other books. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.


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Members of the Garden City High School International Thespian Society Troupe #2846 attended the International Thespian Festival held June 20-24 at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
Nine students performed at the Thespys:
- Georgia Fahrmeier, Superior in Solo Music
- Amilia Baca, Excellent in Stage Management
- Jose Fernandez, Excellent in Solo Music
- Joselyn Hoff, Excellent in Costume Construction
- Esme Corado, Excellent in Costume Construction
- Razel Quintero, Excellent in Solo Acting
- Hayley Loya, Excellent in Solo Music
- Joy Herring, Excellent in Costume Construction
- Rylan Anderson, Good in Stage Management
Amilia Baca, one of the stage managers for the 24 Hour Plays, was the only student from Kansas that had the opportunity to perform this task.
Three students received callbacks from colleges including Esme Corado, Rylan Anderson and Razel Quintero.


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About Erin Bedford
Erin Bedford is a new fantasy & romance author, a computer programmer by day, and a hobby hoarder. She enjoys playing RPG games alongside her husband as well as inventing nonsensical games for her daughter's amusement. Erin lives in the Omaha Nebraska Region and dreams of one day moving where the word snow is nonexistent.
Creating fantastical worlds have always been a secret passion of hers and she couldn't imagine writing any story without some kind of lovey-dovey or smexy goodness in it.
Find out more at
Books by Erin
1. Could you tell us a bit about yourself?
Besides being a fantasy and paranormal writer, I am a computer programmer by day, a mother of an 18-month-old girl, and I love to play RPG games and read everything I can get my hands on.
2. What kind of books do you bring with you when you go on holiday?
Usually, anything that won't get me over emotional. A feel good book or something with action. I want to relax on vacation not be bawling my eyes out.
3. If you could spend a sunny day anywhere how would your perfect day look like?
A cloudless blue sky, that has a slight breeze and isn't too humid or chilly. I'd love a view of a lake or park to people watch.
4. Could you tell us about your hobbies (when you are not writing or reading)?
As I said before I like to play RPG video games, which include any Final Fantasy, Elder Scrolls Online, and sometimes some good old fashioned Legend of Zelda or Mario Brothers. I love spending time outside with my daughter and binge watching Netflix shows.
5. Where do you find the inspiration for your stories?
Lots of things inspire me. Sometimes it's just a music video, sometimes it's a single scene in a movie or book, sometimes it's just a daydream I had. The sky is the limit!
6. If you could be any leading character from a bestselling book, who would you be and why?
If I could be the leading character of any story I would be Aelin from Throne of Glass, because she is a wicked fighter and a fae! Not only does she kick butt, but she gets all the best guys. I love her personality and her spirit, she never gives up and can take anything you throw at her.
7. What's your favorite reading spot?
My favorite reading spot is on the beach or at home in the bathtub. Both places are a place of relaxation for me and it makes it easy to get into a story that way.
8. What is your favorite holiday destination and what do you like so much about it?
My favorite holiday destination is anywhere near the water. I love watching the water and there is just something so relaxing about being near it. I must have been a mermaid in another life!
9. Do you have any advice for authors who would like to write a sunny story?
Write what you love and how you want the story to go. While getting feedback from other writers and readers is all great, making sure the story stays true to itself is ultimately up to you.
10. What can we expect from you in the future?
More Urban Fantasy novels! I have found that I really enjoy writing Urban Fantasy and while I still love writing Paranormal Romance and will probably be doing that as well, my current focus is the Underground Series and want to wrap that up before I get started on another series. But nothing is set in stone, so you never know what will pop up for me!


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Frontier: First Encounters is a computer video game for the IBM PC released on April 16, 1995. It is the sequel to Frontier: Elite II released in 1993, which itself is a sequel to the Elite series of games which debuted on the Acorn BBC Micro computer in 1984. The planned Amiga version of First Encounters was never completed; it had been originally slated for a summer 1995 release for the Amiga 1200, Amiga 4000, and CD32 systems. The game was created by David Braben's company, Frontier Developments, and distributed by GameTek. The game is often referred to by the shortened title of 'FFE'.
First Encounters plays much like its immediate predecessor Frontier: the game is a combination of trading, fighting and a variety of other activities like spying, bombing and a variety of other military activities; the combat ratings were also carried over from the previous games. Like Frontier, First Encounters features realistic Newtonian physics and the ability to land on planets. It has graphics that are an improvement over Frontier (the main differences being Gouraud shading and more extensive use of texture mapping) and, as well as employing the same open-ended gameplay of its predecessors, it also features a storyline concerning an alien race called the Thargoids.
In addition to these now-established tenets of the Elite series, FFE added a new element—journals that report on happenings within the known universe. These were introduced to increase the player’s sense of immersion within the game-world, and to that end the player can even be mentioned within the journals under certain circumstances.
More important than the addition of journals is the introduction of hand-coded missions that added a storyline to further increase the player’s sense of immersion within the Elite universe. Unlike the various military missions which are randomly generated, these were specifically programmed by Frontier Developments and take the player through a linear (but nonetheless interesting) series of events that starts with the “Wiccan Ware Race” and culminates in “Thargoid Missions” trilogy. Some of these missions can only be completed under specific circumstances, or with specific combat ratings. These missions take place between 3250 (the start-date of the game) and approximately 3255.
Also unique to First Encounters is the ability to earn special ships that are not available to buy. These ships are given as rewards for completing missions; the ships are the Turner-class Argent’s Quest, the Stowmaster-class fighter (which comes with the Argent’s Quest, equipped as the escape pod) and the Thargoid Warship, given to you by the Thargoids at the completion of the “Thargoid Missions”.
Source: Wikipedia, "Frontier: First Encounters," available under the CC-BY-SA License.


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49 Monica Arrington (Nerdkween) @ Metropolitan Library in Atlanta, GA (1/5/19)
Monica Arrington and I met in the public library to talk about an Afropunk-inspired bill of miscellaneous musical projects. We then get into some interesting stories from Monica's time spent playing at train stations in Atlanta.
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Brosmed receives CE mark approval for POT™ PTCA balloon catheter
Sittard, Netherlands [May 24, 2021] –Brosmed, a medical device company developing and commercializing innovative interventional treatment systems for patients with coronary and peripheral disease today announced she received CE Mark approval in the European Union for its POT™ PTCA balloon catheter, a dedicated balloon for the proximal and distal optimization technique（PDOT）. This is the first-ever balloon product applied to POT and DOT technology .
The proximal optimization technique (POT) has been proposed as a strategy to improve the results of stent scaffolding at the lesions. It is a straightforward technique whereby a short, appropriately-sized balloon is inflated in the main vessel just proximal to the carina. The technique has several advantages: it reduces the risk of side branch compromise related to shifting of the carina, it improves stent apposition in the proximal main vessel, and it facilitates side branch access after main vessel stent implantation.
The POT™ PTCA catheter is a non-compliant balloon designed with extra short balloon shoulders in order to reduce longitudinal balloon growth, minimizing the potential for vessel trauma outside the treatment area.
Stent under expansion may have immediate implications during bifurcation PCI. With POT™, workhorse stents can be evenly expanded to improve stent apposition.
Prof. Shaoliang Chen, the inventor of POT™ PTCA balloon catheter said “Percutaneous coronary intervention using drug-eluting stent is a mature treatment for patients with obstructive coronary artery disease. However, the metal stents could not be sufficiently expanded for most cases. This requires the performance of post-dilation in order to achieve proximal , in-stent segment, and distal optimization. Proximal optimization technique (POT) and distal optimization technique (DOT) are commonly associated with complications, such as dissection, hemetoma, or vascular rupture, mainly because of longer shoulder of a non-compliant balloon which is out of stent edge. A real POT balloon innovated by Brosmed has provided the final solution for either POT or DOT. POT PTCA balloon catheter offers tremendous promise and adds a state-of-the-art coronary balloon to Brosmed leading products portfolio.”
“ We are pleased to expand our coronary interventions portfolio to include specialty catheters for complex coronary interventions.” said David Camp Business development VP of Brosmed . “Brosmed remains committed to providing innovative devices to our physician and their patients and we will strive to continue to develop and introduce devices that address common clinical challenges with existing products.”
About BrosMed Medical
BrosMed Medical develops, manufactures and markets medical devices primarily used by interventional cardiologists, radiologists and vascular surgeons in angioplasty procedures and other minimal invasive devices.
We provide solutions to our customers through innovative design, effective supply chain management, world-class manufacturing, and flexible channels of distribution and through the development or acquisition of innovative technologies.
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Tarrant County and the Arlington Fire Department are trying to clear up a message sent by mistake regarding COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
A small number of people who registered for the COVID-19 vaccine received a message Monday that said they were scheduled to receive their second dose in Arlington on Tuesday when it would actually have been their first dose.
The county said the error in wording was quickly fixed and those affected received a follow-up message that clarified the mistake.
The fire department said it would only administer first doses on Tuesday, with a goal of 100,000 this week, according to the city.
People with appointments scheduled at Arlington’s Esports Stadium + Expo Center for their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine should arrive as planned.
The fire department, did, however, begin to administer nearly 3,000 second doses of the vaccine on Monday, by appointment only.
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Those who were eligible had received their first vaccination at the same site Dec. 29-31, according to the fire department.
“I just come to get my second shot,” said Rafael Herrera, who works at the University of Texas at Arlington. “I feel pretty good. I feel more comfortable.”
Two pediatric nurses also received their second vaccination.
Kita Northern said she wanted to encourage residents in hard-hit communities to register for their shot too.
“We know first-hand what COVID-19 can do,” Northern said. “We’re just encouraging minorities and the Black and brown people to get out there and get it.”
Nurse Lavonne Davenport King knows all too well what the coronavirus can do.
“I’m doing this for my parents. They didn’t get a chance to do this so I’m doing this,” she said. “I lost both my parents to COVID, 28 days apart from each other. We did everything we could to keep them safe, so we weren’t careless in that area. Just, it can easily creep up in your house.”
Both nurses pleaded for the public to trust the science and not conspiracy theories regarding the vaccine and virus.
“Everyone is listening to Facebook, fake news,” Northern said. “It’s just fake.”
“Please get the vaccine,” King said. “What other option is there? Death? There’s no side effect greater than death.”
Arlington fire said it received 7,000 doses from the state Monday morning to be used this week until the supply is depleted.
All of the vaccines are set aside for first doses only, and only by appointment for those who registered with Tarrant County Public Health.
The Arlington site's hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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The fire department will also begin to distribute a flyer, hoping to raise awareness about the COVID-19 vaccination registration process and who is eligible for a vaccine at this time: health care workers, people over 65 years old and adults with chronic medical conditions.

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Georgia, Tbilisi, Aug. 30 / Trend N.Kirtskhalia /
Georgian Prime Minister Vano Merabishvili, who is in charge of crisis staff to conduct a special operation in the Lopota gorge said that the security forces managed to protect the country's border.
"We managed to secure both the protection of the state borders and the security of our citizens," Merabishvili said.
He said Georgia will never return to the time when it could not protect the safety of its citizens and order in the country.
"We continue economic development, and for this prerequisite is to ensure security," the prime minister said.
He thanked all the staff of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Defence of Georgia, who participated in the operation, and expressed his condolences to the bereaved families.
The Georgian Interior Ministry has been carrying out the operation to free the hostages and detain an armed group of saboteurs revealed near the border with Dagestan.
According to the information, a group of saboteurs who captured three groups of hostages consisting of civilians came through the border from Russia to Georgia. The group of hostages includes two or possibly three people. At the moment, all the hostages have been released.
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D’banj has just signed a global distribution deal with Priority Records.
The new deal will allow talented artists in Africa that are subscribers to the Creative Reality Entertainment Arts and Music Digital Platform (C.R.E.A.M.) to now have access to global distribution through Capital Records, parent company of Priority Records; by DKM.
According to D’banj, �I am so humbled! A dream that started on paper has finally come to fruition. Africa is the future of the world. A year ago, I launched a platform to help creative talents find their dreams across Nigeria. The platform was developed by Africans, for Africa, to showcase artists across the world. It is testament to what I always say that, content is the New Crude Oil.”
The deal comes just after the recent 130-million dollars valuation of the one-year-old C.R.E.A.M. Platform by one of the World’s leading auditors, KPMG.
Priority Records is an American record label that changed the music industry by pioneering distribution deals with artist-run companies. it is known for many highly successful artists including Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Master P, Jay-Z, and Snoop Dogg.
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Brentford boss Mark Warburton is considering dipping into the loan market before next month's deadline.
The Bees are just four points off the pace after an impressive start to their Championship campaign.
However, Warburton is refusing to rest on his laurels and is scouring the market for possible signings to strengthen the squad for a hectic winter schedule.
He said: “We will always look at the loan market. Frank [McParland] and his team are looking to improve their database to see what’s available to us.
"If any player comes available that will add value to what we’ve got and within our budget we will move."
Brentford will look to continue their good form when they travel to Wigan Athletic on Saturday.


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Commvault, a data management software company based in Tinton Falls, announced on Thursday it has named Martha Delehanty to chief people officer.
Delehanty will be tasked with expanding the company’s employee recruitment, retention and professional development capabilities. Joining amid the the global COVID-19 pandemic, she will also help guide Commvault employees through the personal and professional changes of navigating life through a pandemic. She will report directly to CEO and President Sanjay Mirchandani.
“We at Commvault are committed to helping our employees, customers and partners manage the COVID-19 crisis,” Mirchandani said.
Prior to Commvault, Delehanty served as senior vice president, human resources at Verizon.
“Having global accountably for many aspects of human resources at Verizon, Martha combines a broad set of skills with the ability to think creatively about talent processes. With Martha now responsible for every aspect of Commvault’s teams worldwide, we are better positioned than ever to ready our customers to take on their greatest data challenges and grow our business around the world,” Mirchandani said.
“To ensure Commvault has the talent it needs to continue to simplify, innovate, and execute, my focus will be to ‘get ’em, build ’em and keep ’em,‘” Delehanty said. “I look forward to realizing this goal by strengthening the link between our human resources plans and our business outcomes. At the same time, I will be working to guide and coach our team members so that, whatever their background or role at Commvault, they are confident that it is a place where they can build a fantastic, life-changing career — even during this pandemic.”


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The content on this website is made available for educational purposes only, and is not to be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. To get a medical diagnosis for your condition, book an appointment with a PlushCare doctor or your own primary care physician. This blog and all contents herein are the intellectual property of PlushCare and may not be used or copied without written permission.
Wild-caught fish – These provide omega-3 fatty acids EPA/DHA that are essential for hormone balance and thyroid function. Balancing the level of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids in your hypothyroidism diet can reduce inflammation and support healthy neurological function. Wild fish like salmon, mackerel and sardines are some of the best sources of omega-3s to increase neurotransmitter activity and support a healthy mood and immune system.
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland found near the base of the neck. It produces hormones that regulate vital metabolic processes throughout the body. A deficiency in the production of thyroid hormone, known as hypothyroidism, causes these processes to slow down or stop. Receptors for thyroid hormone are found throughout the body, and disturbance in thyroid functioning can cause problems in almost every system of the body from the heart and GI tract to sleep, mood, even the growth of hair, skin and nails.
If you absolutely must have both your thyroid medication and coffee at the same time, talk to your physician about the liquid capsule form of levothyroxine called Tirosint, which research shows is not affected by coffee. You may also consider taking your thyroid medication at bedtime, instead of in the morning; although, again, be sure to discuss this with your personal physician.
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Levothyroxine tablets come in 12 different strengths, and it is essential to take them in a consistent manner every day. A dose of thyroid hormone that is too low may fail to prevent enlargement of the thyroid gland, allow symptoms of hypothyroidism to persist, and be associated with increased serum cholesterol levels, which may increase the risk for atherosclerosis and heart disease. A dose that is too high can cause symptoms of hyperthyroidism, create excessive strain on the heart, and lead to an increased risk of developing osteoporosis.
You can order thyroid tests yourself. Most people do not know that. You can do so by going to Direct Labs. They cover more than just TSH and T4 – you will get the full spectrum of results which you need to know to manage your thyroid and Hashimoto’s. Finding out this information about yourself will help you better understand how the thyroid diet can help you.
Thyroid patients can’t manage their condition through diet. However, eating the wrong foods or taking the wrong supplements can cause trouble. Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy Among the foods that thyroid patients … Read More
** Medications** - Some medications can contribute to hypothyroidism. Medicines such as lithium, amiodarone, interleukin-2 and interferon alpha can prevent the thyroid gland from producing its hormones normally. These medicines are most likely to affect the thyroid’s functionality in patients who have a genetic susceptibility to autoimmune thyroid disease.
Peripheral Neuropathy - Long-term untreated hypothyroidism can cause damage to the peripheral nerves - the nerves that transmit information from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. Signs and symptoms of peripheral neuropathy might include numbness and tingling or pain in the affected area. Peripheral neuropathy can also cause weakness of the muscles and loss of muscle control.
Hypothyroidism diet tips: Some foods, especially cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower) contain natural goitrogens, compounds that can cause the thyroid gland to enlarge by interfering with thyroid hormone synthesis. Cooking has been reported to inactivate this effect in Brussels sprouts. Cassava, a starchy root that is the source of tapioca, can also have this effect. Other goitrogens include corn, sweet potatoes, lima beans, and soy. Some practitioners recommend that people with under-active thyroid glands avoid these foods, even though most have not been proved to cause hypothyroidism in humans.
“The effects of fluoride on various aspects of endocrine function should be examined, particularly with respect to a possible role in the development of several diseases or mental states in the United States. Major areas of investigation include . . . thyroid disease (especially in light of decreasing iodine intake by the U.S. population).” (National Research Council, 2006)
“We summarized that adequate iodine nutrition of 150 mcg a day is essential for normal thyroid function but that an excessive intake—be it from a variety of sources (eg, fortified salt, supplements, seaweed, seafood)—can have the reverse effect: too much iodine can cause hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism and too little iodine low may lead to hypothyroidism,” Dr. Leung says.
The early symptoms of hypothyroidism are very subtle and can often be confused with symptoms of other health conditions. If you have a mild case of hypothyroidism you may not even exhibit any symptoms or signs of the condition, making it almost impossible to diagnose until the condition worsens over time. As the metabolic functioning of the body slows down, various symptoms start becoming more evident and a diagnosis is possible.
Dr. George Springer has practiced alternative medicine for 31 years with an emphasis on treating chronic disease conditions. He received his undergraduate BA from the University of Missouri in St. Louis and his Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) from Logan University where he graduated magna cum laude. He went on to receive his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.M.D.) from the American Naturopathic Medical Institute a division of Breyer State University in Los Angeles, California.
High-fat fried foods, like mozzarella sticks, jalapeno poppers and um…fried chicken and French fries can contribute to inflammation in the body, says Blum. Inflammation from Hashimoto’s disease, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, often leads to an underactive thyroid gland. Hypothyroidism primarily affects middle-aged women, according to the Mayo Clinic, but it can target anyone at any age.
72. Garber JR, Cobin RH, Gharib H, Hennessey JV, Klein I, Mechanick JI, et al. American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American Thyroid Association Taskforce on Hypothyroidism in Adults. Clinical practice guidelines for hypothyroidism in adults: co-sponsored by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American Thyroid Association. Thyroid. 2012;22:1200–1235. [PMID: 22954017] [PubMed]
It's important to note, however, that selenium has what doctors call a "narrow therapeutic window." In optimal amounts, it can help ensure good thyroid function and have other benefits, but is toxic in amounts not that far above "normal." This is especially important to remember if you are taking a multi-vitamin that contains zinc as well as a zinc supplement.
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Antalya is a tourist city located on the Mediterranean coast in the southwest of Turkey. The Antalya City Center is the heart of the city and hosts many historical, cultural and touristic places. Below, you can find more information about things to do and places to see in Antalya City Center:
Kaleiçi: It is the oldest and most historic district of Antalya. Kaleiçi is famous for its Ottoman-era historical houses, streets, ancient harbor, and castle ruins. You can explore the historic texture by walking around, taste local cuisine at restaurants, and buy souvenirs.
Antalya Museum: Antalya Museum is one of the most important tourist attractions in Antalya City Center. Ancient artifacts, mosaics, sculptures, and objects from ancient times are exhibited here. The museum is an ideal place to explore Antalya’s historical and cultural heritage.
Yivli Minaret: Yivli Minaret is one of the oldest and most famous historical structures in Antalya City Center. The minaret, which belongs to the Seljuk period, has become the symbol of the city. Yivli Minaret is one of the best-preserved Seljuk architectural works in Turkey.
Düden Waterfall: Located close to Antalya City Center, Düden Waterfall is famous for its natural beauty and cool waters. The waterfall also creates a romantic atmosphere at night by being illuminated.
Antalya Clock Tower: Antalya Clock Tower has become a symbol of Antalya City Center. The tower, located in Kaleiçi, is an Ottoman-era building and reflects the history of the city.
Karaalioğlu Park: Located in Antalya City Center, Karaalioğlu Park is a natural source of oxygen in the city center. The park is famous for its lush vegetation, grassy areas, and sea view. You can walk, have a picnic, and relax with a beautiful view.
Hadrian’s Gate: Hadrian’s Gate, one of the historical structures of Antalya, was built by the Roman Emperor Hadrianus in A.D. 130. The gate is located in the city center and is a popular attraction for visitors.
Antalya Harbor: Antalya Harbor is one of the tourist areas of the city. Here, you can join tours on yachts and boats, dine in restaurants and cafes, and see the old houses that reflect Antalya’s historical texture. Additionally, you can also explore the Kaleici neighborhood located around the harbor.
Antalya, being a city located in the Mediterranean region of Turkey, is famous for its beautiful beaches. Here are some of the most popular beaches to see in Antalya:
Lara Beach: One of the most popular beaches in Antalya, Lara Beach is known for its crystal clear turquoise water and fine sand. Along the coast, there are luxury hotels, restaurants, and cafes, making it ideal for day trips.
Konyaaltı Beach: Located close to Antalya city center, Konyaaltı Beach offers a wide and sandy beach. Here, you can play beach volleyball, do water sports, or take a walk along the beach. Additionally, you can easily reach the nearby historic Kaleiçi neighborhood.
Örnekköy Beach: Located in the east of Antalya, Örnekköy Beach has a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. There are small cafes and restaurants along the coast, as well as walking paths and bike trails.
Phaselis Beach: Located in the southwest of Antalya, Phaselis Beach is famous for its ruins dating back to the ancient Roman period. The turquoise waters and ancient city ruins among the pine trees create a magnificent scenery.
Olympos Beach: Located in the southwest of Antalya, Olympos Beach is famous for its natural beauty and historical ruins. The volcanic rocks, ancient city ruins, and small cafes on the beach make it a unique place.
In addition to these beaches, there are many other beaches and coves in Antalya. The beautiful beaches of Antalya are an important attraction that make tourists’ vacations unforgettable and allow them to enjoy the sun, sand, and sea.
Antalya is a popular tourist destination that offers a rich shopping experience. Shopping malls, boutiques, markets, and handicraft shops in the city attract the attention of tourists. The shopping centers at Lara and Konyaalti beaches have a wide range of products from Turkish brands to world-famous brands. The narrow streets of Kaleici are filled with antique shops and stores selling handicrafts. Additionally, the markets in the city are an ideal place for fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as handmade products and souvenirs. Haggling is a common practice at these markets. When shopping in Antalya, it is recommended to pay particular attention to local handicrafts and traditional Turkish products.
Food and Drink
Antalya is famous for its rich and diverse cuisine. There are many options ranging from traditional Turkish cuisine to Mediterranean cuisine, Asian cuisine, and world cuisine. There are many restaurants and cafes located in the city center, Kaleiçi, Lara, and the Konyaaltı beach area. Antalya’s Mediterranean climate allows for fresh and delicious fruits and vegetables to grow year-round. Therefore, fresh and organic fruits and vegetables, spices, and local products are sold at markets throughout the city.
Alcoholic beverages are sold during certain hours in Antalya, as in Turkey. Restaurants and bars, especially in tourist areas, offer alcoholic beverages. However, consuming alcohol in public places is prohibited. Shopping centers and markets in the city also sell alcoholic beverages, but buyers must be at least 18 years old.
Antalya is one of Turkey’s most popular holiday destinations, and its nightlife is lively. There are many bars, nightclubs, and restaurants located in the city center, Kaleiçi, and Konyaaltı Beach. Live music performances, DJs, dance shows, and fun atmospheres can be found here to spend the night. In addition, there are many open-air nightclubs in Antalya, including popular venues such as the Marina Beach Club in Lara Beach, the Inferno Club in Konyaaltı Beach, and the Sky Bar at the Olympos Teleferik in Uçansu Waterfall. Antalya also has many bar streets, where bars with different concepts can be found.
Antalya Sandland is an open-air sculpture museum located in the Lara region of Antalya, Turkey. It exhibits sand sculptures made by artists from different parts of the world.
Sandland was opened in 2015 and hosts visitors with a different theme every year. While its first theme was “World Countries and Cultures,” it later dealt with themes such as “Cartoon Characters,” “World Mythology,” and “World Legends.”
The sand used in making the sculptures has a special blend and is resistant to sunlight. Sculptures can reach up to 10 meters in height and cover a wide range of topics. The sculptures exhibit many different subjects, such as historical structures of world countries, famous movie characters, famous artists and athletes, legends, and mythological figures.
Sandland also organizes events and activities. There are many activities for children, such as toy and play areas, sand painting events, and fun contests.
Antalya Sandland is open for most of the year, usually from April to October. It awaits visitors to see world-famous sand sculptures and to spend time with fun activities.

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In case you missed it, PetVivo Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: PETV) published a press release on December 29, 2020 announcing a reverse stock split in efforts to improve the company’s capital structure related to listing requirements for a planned future listing of the company’s common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
As a result of the stock split, each 4 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock will be converted into 1 share of common stock bringing the outstanding shares down to 6,718,252 shares. Any shareholder left holding a fractional share as a result of the reverse split ration will have that fractional share rounded up to a whole share.
The reverse split took effect on December 29th at 5:00 PM, and the Company’s common stock began trading on a split-adjusted basis on Wednesday, December 30th under a temporary symbol PETVD, and new CUSIP number 716817408.
The stock will trade under the symbol PETVD for 20 business days including the effective date of December 20, 2020.
On November 23, 2020, PetVivo Holdings (OTCQB: PETV) filed an 8-K where the Company adopted and approved an amended and restated “Charter of the Audit Committee”, “Charter of the Compensation Committee” and a “Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter?” All of which are required by NASDAQ.
PetVivo Holdings’ Audit Committee will consist of three or more directors and each committee member will, among other requirements, qualify as an independent director, and at least one of them will qualify as an “audit committee financial expert”, all also as required by NASDAQ Rules.
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Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee:
PetVivo Holdings’ Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will consist of two or more directors and each committee member will qualify as an independent director in accordance with the rules of the NASAQ Stock Market.
See page 11 of the “Nasdaq Official Listing Guide of June 2020”.
There is a niche biotech company called PetVivo, Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: PETV) is an emerging biomedical device company focused on the commercialization of innovative medical therapeutics for pets. PetVivo is benefiting from trials on the human side with a lower barrier to approval for pets.
The company recently announced a sponsored research agreement with Colorado State University (“CSU”) College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences to engage in a clinical study involving the treatment of osteoarthritis in canines through the administration of PetVivo’s proprietary medical device, KUSH
PetVivo Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: PETV) also recently announced that a company out of Orlando, Florida called nScrypt that designs and manufactures high-precision industrial Micro-dispensing and Direct Digital Manufacturing equipment, has just successfully 3D bio-printed PetVivo’s (OTCQB: PETV) biomaterial for orthopedic implants using its Bio-Fabrication Tool (BAT). To the best of the company’s knowledge, there is no other company that has the ability to provide these life-based components for the 3D printing marketplace.
Direxion S&P Biotech Bull (LABU) has rallied from its covid19 lows of March 18th, of $12.00 hitting a new annual high of $130.00 on December 22 before its retracement to $96 yesterday. Its all-time high of $240.00, and after a healthy retracement, it could be on its way there signaling that biotech’s still have a way to go.
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KUSH, a veterinarian-administered intraarticular injection for the treatment of osteoarthritis in dogs and horses is intended to provide a lubricious cushion between the bones to reinforce cartilage. KUSH is scheduled for expanded commercial sales and the development of its proprietary mucoadhesive active agent delivery products.
Sales in the $4.8 billion dog and horse therapeutics market is expected to begin shortly.
With regard to nScrypt, the applications and cures for this technology are endless. Implants, replacements, up until and including the present, have been made with foreign ingredients like titanium and other metals. The future of this science now lies with the technology that allows for a more biologically familiar biomaterial. PetVivo’s biomaterial is made from the same components as the body’s natural tissue, allowing cells to be added to the structures being printed.
Ultimately, this breakthrough could lead to the creation of implants that actually mimic the bone itself.
Currently PetVivo Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: PETV) has only 26 million shares outstanding and a market cap of $34 million according to OTCMarkets.
Back in July, the stock was given a target price of between $1.74 and $2.32 per share by Marble Arch Research. You can download the full report here: – Among other results, the report states “At ~1x FY23 sales, the stock is substantially undervalued relative to its comps mostly trading in a comparable 3X-4X P/S multiple range.”
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