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Bend Pet Express makes a huge monthly donation of dog and cat food. Their donation allows us to provide quality pet food to our clients. Thank you Bend Pet Express, Westside, 133 SW Century Dr., Bend. https://bendpetexpress.com/
Sisters Feed & Supply works with us in providing quality pet food at an affordable price. They are located at 102 E. Main Ave, Sisters, Oregon. Contact: 541-549-4151.
Purchase your pet food donation here and they'll deliver directly to us.
Furry Friends is an Animal Welfare Partner with MudBay Pet Store. Through their program we are eligible for pet food and supply donations from MudBay. Thank you MudBay for your support! Visit them in Bend at two locations, 20520 Robal Road and
110 NW Sisemore Street.
The Roundhouse Foundation began in 2002 to support the Sisters and Central Oregon economy. They generously award a yearly grant to Furry Friends Foundation. https://roundhousefoundation.org/
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Heartwarmers donates hand-made dog rope toys and beds. Thank you to Heartwarmers for these heart-warming donations. The dogs & kitties too, love them. https://heartwarmersco.org/


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Heart of the Swarm continues the story of StarCraft II: the conflict between the humanoid terrans, the ravenous zerg, and the psionic protoss. As these races struggle, the specter of alien gods threatens to sweep aside what fragile stability still exists in the galaxy.
Playing it is pretty simple, you just open Starcraft II, go to the Arcade section and search for "mortal" and select Diablo: Mortal Shroud. The game is already pretty darn great and has the feel of the original Diablo. The mod author is using the original game voice acting, art and play style as the original. The game looks a bit... Read All
- Seems short
- Different playable characters with unique abilities
- Not too difficult
- Level up Kerrigan and the swarm
- New units
- Replay-ability and achievements
- Multiplayer available
Synopsis: In Heart of the Swarm, you are Kerrigan, pretty much, and are working on getting the swarm back together to get revenge on Mengsk. There are a few different characters you get to control instead of just Kerrigan. Each character has their own unique abilities and roles to play. However,... Read All
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by Leona Sky
The beautiful, tiny white and blue island that legend claims to be Atlantis is where we are heading. That is where we decided to spend our holidays. Even though it has been a pretty smooth flight, we are looking forward to finally getting out of this plane. Our fellow passengers seem to think alike. I am looking out of the window longing for the landing runway to appear, but all I see is a huge rock coming closer. The girl in the seat in front of me starts to scream. Her dad tries to comfort her, but his “Everything is fine.” does not sound convincing. The plane finally turns before we experience a bumpy landing. Everyone is applauding and shortly after we´ve collected our luggage in the tiniest airport I have ever been to, we find ourselves sitting in a taxi heading for our Anassa Deluxe suite in Kamari. Don´t expect taxi drivers to have and or work with a taxometer – you are in Greece. Always negotiate the price for your trip prior to departure. Otherwise fares might differ by a factor of 3 (at least that´s what we have experienced). The only honest taxi driver, who even told us how much tax he paid, using a meter was Nectarios (he drives taxi #20, TAZ 2702, phone: 6980844446). Make sure to give him a call and support his attitude by booking him or his cousin.
After a 10 minute ride, we arrive at Anassa Deluxe Suites, Kamari. The hotel manager is very friendly and laughs her head off after asking us about the landing experience. She tells us about the must-do´s and shows us to our beautiful, spacious and spotless room with a balcony overlooking the pool. We are provided with orange juice and cake before heading for the beach 100m down the road.
The water is clear and cool with the black gravel beach giving us a hard time walking barefoot. Sitting on one of the big wave breaker stones overlooking the sea with a breeze in our face is amazing. Except for the beach access, plenty of hotels and an esplanade lined with plenty of little taverns, cafés and night clubs, Kamari doesn´t have much to offer. Apart from many different clothes and souvenir shops, you will definitely find both inexpensive as well as luxurious places to eat. Don´t miss out on the delicious Feta Saganaki with Tzaziki….YUMMY! And make sure to watch the amazing sunrise!
Most of the restaurants also offer two sun beds and a parasol for 5-7€ per day including free WiFi access. If you want to take a lunch break in between you simply take your receipt with you and return pinning it back to one of the parasols later on.
You might also want to visit the Open Air Cinema or hike up the hill to check out Ancient Thera. Even if you are not interested in the (in my opinion pretty poor) remainings of an 11th century BC Dorian settlement, the strenuous hike is well worth it. My boyfriend stopped swearing after the third or fourth turn because of the breathtaking view. It takes about one hour to get to Ancient Thera. Please note that you would have to hike up even further (from Ancient Thera on, you are looking at nothing but a very narrow track) if you wanted to watch the sunset.
To go swimming at a more remote and sandy beach, we took the boat from Kamari to Perissa (4€/person one way, leaving and returning regularly) and walked (about 20 minutes along the beach) to the little village of Perívolos to spend a day at a very nice, sandy beach with free sunbeds and parasol drinking fresh fruit cocktails.
Due to the size of the island (only about 72 square kilometers = 28 square miles with a population of less than 10,000) and both convenient (air-conditioned) and cheap (1.60€ or 1.80€ depending on the distance per person, one way) public transport, there is absolutely no need to rent a car. If you decide to do so anyway, you will have a hard time finding parking spots. Buses leave regularly (every 15 or 20 minutes) and even though there are plenty of bus stops, you can always ask the driver to let you hop off anyway along the way to e.g. get to one of the famous wineries of Santorini. Due to lack of time, we missed out on a wine tasting, but according to the owner of the hotel we stayed at, Santorini Wines is not only offering the best wines, but also the nicest view overlooking the Caldera.
One thing you should definitely not miss out on is a day in Fíra, the island´s capital. Regardless of where you want to go, you will be more than likely to change busses is Fíra. Make sure to not only visit the mosque and the church, but also stroll around town checking out the numerous tiny shops offering souvenirs, art, clothes or Santorini fancy foods like pistachios, nuts or olives. If you are not into shopping, you might just make yourself comfortable in one of the many different cafés, taverns or lounges and simply enjoy the amazing view and watch the cruise liners come and go.
Fíra is also the departure point for island cruises that either take you to nice beaches (red or white beach) or the hot pools and the islands of Nea Kameni and Thirasia. We decided on the later and booked a day cruise on a boat called “King Thira” (35€ per person excluding lunch and the 2€ entry fee to Nea Kameni National Park. Looking back, this trip was definitely one of the highlights. The view from the very top of the volcanic island of Nea Kameni leaves you both breath- and speechless.
Hiking up the 130m high crater is said to be quite strenuous (20 minutes), but I couldn´t stop taking pictures on the way to the top. If you want to go for a swim (suitable for experienced swimmers only!!!) in the hot pools afterwards, make sure to wear an old bikini or shorts, because of the ferric sulphate in the water. It turns anything orange and neither my washing machine nor myself were able to remove the stain to date.
Upon arrival on the island of Thirasia, you can either hike up the 250 steps to the deserted village of Manolas or spend 5€ on a donkey ride. With my boyfriend being a donkeyphobic, we decided to hike. Since the steps are made for donkeys and not for humans, you need to take at least two steps before reaching the next step. We were exhausted upon arrival in Manolas, but the view was absolutely stunning and made up for the exertion. Since most Greeks have left the island of Thirasia, there is nothing else to see, but run-down houses. If you sit down and have some food, you can check out the simple, but friendly “Panorama” restaurant right at the end of the steps.
Our final stop was Amóudi, the tiny port situated right below the sunset village of Oía. From there you either climb about 200 steps again or take a donkey.
Guess what we did…right… Even though Oía is mostly known as the best place to watch the very beautiful Santorini sunsets, you should make sure to visit the village itself, too.
There are more than 90 churches in Oía alone (most of them are tiny, privately-owned ones, though) with the main one at the square of Nikolaou Nomikou being well worth a visit. Except for sunset time, the village of Oía is less crowded than Fíra and there are plenty of different taverns. One of the affordable ones offering delicious food, friendly staff and Caldera view is “Thalami”. You won´t be able to watch the beautiful sunset from this restaurant, though.
The best spot to do so in Oía is the ruin of a small castle at the very tip of the village right at the end of the steps when walking or riding up from Amóudi. One should know that this is not a secret though….hundreds of tourists meet there (did I mention that it used o be a tiny castle?)…so you need to be there at least 30-45 min before the sun sets (if you want to find a good photography spot, make sure to be there even earlier…). People jump onto the roofs of houses and restaurants at the tip of the island to get a good spot and people might get quite pushy.
Once the sun has set, people start clapping as if they had attended a show. Whether you consider it a show or not – the sunsets are really amazing.
We not only wanted to attend the sunset party in Oía though, but were checking out different spots. There is numerous nice spots when walking along the Caldera from Fíra to Oía passing the villages of Firostefani and Imerovigli. The view along the way is stunning.
A particularly nice and remote spot where no one else but us watched the sunset is just outside Imerovigli when walking towards Oía. The view along the way is stunning – the island is simply beautiful! I especially liked the tiny white churches with the blue domes.
Don´t be disappointed to find most of the hotels to be plain white 😉 It just leaves you speechless. Back to the sunset: you can sit on the wall next to the trail and while watching the sun dive into the ocean. Besides, watching the sunset from the castle of Pyrgos was stunning, too.
Pyrgos is much less touristy than any of the other villages on the island. It´s known as the artist´s village and when walking the beautiful, narrow streets, you will soon find out why. Busses to and from Pyrgos leave less frequently. A taxi ride from Pyrgos to Kamari is 9.00€ (if a meter is used, 15€ or more if not).
Last, but not least, anyone spending their holiday in Santorini should visit the archeological site of Akrotiri. After having been closed for almost 7 years due to a terrible accident, the site has finally re-opened. The entrance fee of 5€ is well spent even if history hasn´t been one of your favorite subjects at school. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves walking the nicely (and partly even fully) re-constructed buildings. After this great insight into the island´s history, we walked over to Red Beach – apparently one of Santorini´s nicest beaches. The beach is pretty, the red rocks cool, but it does get pretty crowded, which I don´t fancy. You should not miss out on eating freshly caught fish with tasty Santorini wine at Delfina restaurant.
Husband and father go fishing and the lovely wife grills the fish while you enjoy the view from your table basically right in the ocean. Expensive, but an awesome experience and one of the best meals we had on the island.Time passed by way too quickly and after only a week, we had to fly back home =( We thoroughly enjoyed our time on this beautiful island and would love to come back to Santorini one day =) (
About the author: Leona is a former biomedical scientist who took out to help make the internet more “picturesque” ( https://mylinkcloud.com/ ). In her blog MakeSureYouKnow she shares anything crazy, cool, interesting or funny (art, apps, online services, strange facts etc) found on the web. You can also follow her on Facebook or Twitter.

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LONDON (Reuters) - A wealthy Iranian-born businessman was jailed for two years by a London court on Friday for stealing pages from priceless books at two of Britain’s most famous libraries.
Farhad Hakimzadeh, 60, a Harvard-educated historian, used a blade to cut out about 150 pages, plates and maps, which he later transferred to his own copies at home.
Hakimzadeh pleaded guilty to 14 charges of stealing illustrations from 10 books at the British Library in London and four from the Bodleian Library in Oxford.
The defaced editions date from the 16th century and include works about European travel and colonization in Mesopotamia, Persia and the Mogul empire.
A British Library spokesman estimated that the damage would cost more than 400,000 pounds ($596,600) to repair.
“It is extremely difficult to detect the absence of these pages as Hakimzadeh took care to select material that only an expert would be able to identify, as early printed books are unique,” said Detective Chief Inspector Dave Cobb, of London’s Metropolitan Police.
More than half a million readers visit the British library each year. The size of the reading area, which can hold more than 1,200 readers, helped Hakimzadeh smuggle the items past security guards and cameras.
Kristian Jensen, head of British and early printed collections at the British Library, said: “The violation of the collections by Hakimzadeh transcends mere monetary loss. His victims are the researchers of the future who will not be able to consult this material.”
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You can find cauliflowers in just about every grocery store. And, almost every family in the world enjoys the occasional cauliflower meals. Not only are they healthy for humans, but bearded dragons can have them too. But is it safe? Can bearded dragons eat cauliflowers?
In this article, we will go over everything you need to know about feeding your beardie cauliflower. We will also go over all the health benefits and possible problems that may happen after a dragon eats it. Let’s get started!
Can Bearded Dragons Eat Cauliflower?
Short answer, yes. Cauliflowers are safe for bearded dragons to eat. Long answer, still a yes. But, they can only have them once a month in very small portions. 6-10 grams each month is enough to meet your dragon’s cauliflower needs. Feeding them too much can lead to issues, especially because of the high levels of goitrogens in cauliflowers.
What are healthy for people is not necessarily the same for your beardies. Unlike humans, they need a more balanced diet that coincides better with their diets in the wild. If you are looking for other plants that your beardie can eat, you can refer to this article to guide you.
What Nutrients in Cauliflowers Does a Bearded Dragon Need?
Several nutrients constitute a balanced for beardies. There are several nutrients that you need to keep a keen eye on. Too much or too little of these vitamins or minerals can cause problems for your dragon.
For cauliflowers, here are several things your bearded dragons can get from them. This vegetable has significant amounts of vitamin K and vitamin C. It also has hints of calcium, which your beardie needs. Bearded dragons need a lot of these three to help them grow big and healthy.
These nutrients are necessary for your bearded dragon’s health. However, there are a few issues with feeding them too many cauliflowers. This is the main reason why beardies should only eat this veggie sparingly.
Pro-Tip: One way to give your dragon the extra calcium it needs, you can give them food supplements like this one.
Why Can’t Bearded Dragons Eat Cauliflower Often?
While bearded dragons can eat this veggie, this doesn’t necessarily mean that they will eat it. Also, despite the several benefits they can get from these things, there are a few issues with eating too many cauliflowers. Here are the three reasons that you need to look out for.
- High Water Content. Each floweret weighs an average of 13 grams, and almost 12 of those are water. This may help hydrate your dragon, but too much can cause diarrhea. And, ironically, this often leads to dehydration.
- Unbalanced Phosphorus to Calcium Ratio. There is two times more phosphorus than calcium in cauliflowers. Too much phosphorus in their diets stops calcium from being absorbed into their bloodstream. Continued exposure to excess phosphorus leads to metabolic bone disease and worse.
- Goitrogens. These are the main cause of iodine deficiency and hypothyroidism for bearded dragons. If fed in excess, obesity will most likely follow.
How Much Cauliflower Can Your Bearded Dragon Eat?
Cauliflowers are safe for your bearded dragon. But, they shouldn’t eat more than one floweret at a time. 6 to 10 grams should be their monthly limit. This may not look like much, but this is more than enough to meet their nutritional needs from this vegetable.
If bearded dragons eat more than necessary, they may end up with the wrong ratio of nutrients. This will lead to health problems that can be dangerous for your bearded dragon. If you accidentally fed your beardie more than this limit, schedule a visit with the vet as soon as you notice irregularities.
Can Bearded Dragons Eat Cauliflower Leaves?
Beardies can eat cauliflower leaves. It’s not a well-known fact, but these leaves or greens are edible. In fact, these are better for your dragons compared to the heads.
The greens are high in calcium and low in phosphorus. But, there are also some goitrogens in these greens. This reason makes cauliflower greens a great addition to your bearded dragon’s meal and can be eaten more often.
Pro-Tip: To make the cauliflower leaf meal better, you can add mealworms into the mix.
Can Baby Bearded Dragons Eat Cauliflower?
Technically, baby and juvenile dragons can eat cauliflower. But, it is recommended that you don’t. It is best to keep cauliflowers out of younger dragons due to the imbalance in their nutrients.
The unbalanced calcium to phosphorus ratio can adversely affect a bearded dragon’s growth in the first year of their lives. It is better to give them a variety of alternatives instead of keeping their meals balanced.
What Alternatives Can You Give Your Bearded Dragon Instead?
While cauliflowers are safe for your bearded dragon, several options are better. Most of these can be given to your beardie more often. These greens and vegetables are:
- Dandelion Greens
- Turnip Greens
- Bok Choi
- Sweet Potato
- Bell Pepper
- Butternut Squash
- Yellow Squash
- Green Beans
The greens and vegetables listed above should also be given to your beardies in controlled amounts. As long as you read about the effects of this food on your dragon, your dragon should be safe. There are also a few fruits they can eat. And, if you want to know more about these, you can refer to this article.
Overall, a bearded dragon can eat cauliflowers in moderation. In very small amounts, eating this vegetable is safe for them. However, most owners opt to avoid feeding this food to their dragons. Generally, this is the better choice, especially if you can source other vegetables more beneficial for their overall wellbeing.
Regardless, very small servings of cauliflower will not harm your beardie at all. But, ultimately, there are better choices out there. If you still want to give your beardie a cauliflower, give the leaves instead. And, you should be fine.

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November 26, 2020 at 7:07 pm #112631Angela BalestrinoGuest
The Felt Meanings of the World
A Metaphysics of Feeling
by Quentin Smith
- Format: hardcover, 352 pages
- Release date: August 1, 1986
- Author: Quentin Smith
- ISBN: 9780911198768 (0911198768)
- Language: english
- Publisher: Purdue University Press
About The Book
In a critical dialogue with the metaphysical tradition from Plato to Hegel to contemporary schools of thought, the author convincingly argues that traditional rationalist metaphysics has failed to accomplish its goal of demonstrating the existence of a divine cause and moral purpose of the world. To replace the defective rationalist metaphysics, the author builds a new metaphysics on the idea that moods and affects make manifest the world’s felt meanings; he argues that each feature of the world is a felt meaning in the sense that each feature is a source of a feeling-response if and when it appears. The author asserts that we must synthesize our two ways of knowing-poetic evocations and exact analyses-in order to decide which mood or affect is the appropriate appreciation of any given feature of the world. Smith gives evocative and exact explications of such features as the world’s temporality, appearance, and mind-independency, as these features appear in the appropriate recitations.
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CONCORD — At least one person died Wednesday in a traffic collision on Concord Boulevard that will keep the road closed into the evening commute, police said.
It was not known immediately how many vehicles were involved in the wreck, or whether anyone else was injured. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the intersection of Ayers Road at11:21 a.m., according to a Contra Costa Fire Protection District dispatcher.
Concord Boulevard was expected to be closed in both directions between Ayers Road and Trailcreek Court until at least 5 p.m., Concord police said.
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Earlier this week at CES 2019, Nvidia took to the stage to announce new RTX GPUs for notebooks among other things. Now it’s AMD’s turn and the firm revealed an all-new GPU.
Christened the Radeon VII, the GPU is a substantial upgrade on the Vega 64 and features the new Vega 20 chip which measures in at just 7nm.
Because of this smaller die AMD has been able to boost the clock rate to 1 800MHz, that’s up from 1 564MHz in the Vega 64. The memory in the GPU is 16GB of High Bandwidth Memory 2 (HBM2) clocked at 2GB/s and a total memory bandwidth of 1TB/s.
During AMD’s presentation at CES 2019, it showed off a few benchmarks comparing the Radeon VII to Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 2080 and things are, okay.
The Radeon VII beats out Team Green in Battlefield V, Far Cry 5 and Strange Brigade. All benchmarks were run at 4K using the highest settings possible.
As you can see, the Radeon VII only beats Nvidia by 1 frame a second in Battlefield V and Far Cry 5. AMD also showed off Devil May Cry 5 running at 100fps on the highest settings at 4K.
The trouble with all of this is that AMD has priced the Radeon VII at $699 which is, according to The Verge, the same price as an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080.
The GPU will be available in February in the US but there’s no word just yet on when it will be available locally. You can watch AMD’s full stream from CES 2019 below.


|August 20, 2007
As the owner of a 1991 Callaway Twin Turbo Corvette (CTTC), throughout the year I have been participating in the 20th anniversary celebration of Callaway Cars' continued ability to create Powerfully Engineered Corvettes. Being the 2nd owner of a CTTC (acquired in 2001), I have wondered how it must have been back during the hey-day of the C4 era when the Callaway Twin Turbo Corvette was all of the fuss, to have witnessed first-hand its introduction and the incremental developments that followed leading up to their highly celebrated CTTC Speedsters. Back then I was fresh out of college, beginning my career, and focused on many other things but Corvettes as they were out of my financial reach. Fast forward 20 years, this time I am privileged to find myself in the middle of it all, to witness the birth of the spirit, heart, and body of new Callaway Corvette with the introduction of the Callaway C16 line of cars.
But how times have changed. In one year, Callaway has repeated the efforts which originally took some 5 years to accomplish and put them on the map of the Automotive world, this time wiith the C6 Corvette. In less than 1 year, "Callaway Cars has managed to launch not 1 but 3 cars, which for a small car company is somewhat of a feat" says Reeves Callaway standing just a few feet from me. This stirred memories from Corvettes at Carlisle 2006 when Reeves first shared a rendering of his idea in order to guage the reaction of the small group of CTTC owners. I was amazed with the rendering as it was reminiscent of the C12 along with cues of the CamAerobody sprinkled in.
His plan was agressive. From rendering to initial production in just 3 short months, the goal to debut the Callaway C16 Coupe at the 2006 LA Auto Show; and what an event that was. With the first of the Callaway C16's introduced to the world class press and status of the LA Auto Show, I was proud to be present and to be one of the first to get a glimpse. A complete combination of massive power, great styling, and a variety of options, the Callaway C16 quickly became the focus of nearly every Automotive print and online publication.
With the first orders coming in for the C16 as well as C6 stock body supercharged Corvettes, Callaway did not stop there. Spring was the time that the Callaway C16 Cabrio was introduced at the New York Auto Show. And a few weeks later when I heard of a possible debut of a Callway C16 Speedster at the Pebble Beach Concourse D'Elegance, I quickly made plans to be there in person. And what an appropriate venue it would be for this most significant Callaway C16. The most influencial of American Automotive events was the backdrop and the C16 was the star.
|Unlike earlier Callaway
Speedsters which have shortened glass, this version has no side or rear
windows whatsoever, and the front windshiled (and
wiper assemblies) are completely removed to provide its owner the
Speedster experience of early-era goggle wearing racers. Both Driver
Passenger have small wind deflectors in place and there are
ultra-light, carbon-fiber Formula1 type helmets manufactured by their
Stand21, neatly tucked in the rear deck lid enclosures for "spirited
driving" opportunities. Up front, the center bulge tunnel
supercharger while flowing smoothly and seamlessly enters into the
dashboard, neatly accented by the stitching of the Callaway
With its sleek and elegant look, one often overlooked item on this Speedster are mirrors. That's right, look again. You don't see any rear or side mirrors. One of the cleverest
(left-click to enlarge), long time Callaway Designer Paul Deutschman
stands next to the C16 Speedster while Callaway Managing Director Mike
Zoner raises the rear deck lid to reveal the ultra-lightweigh helments.
on any photo to enlarge. Far Left photo: A close up of the Stand21
Helments seated in their respective compartments awaiting a spirited
driver. Left Photo: A close up of the driver's windscreen and the
continuity of the hood features over the dash. Right Photo: A view from
the side showing the windscreens and the completeness of the hood
featues as they flow into what is normally the top of the dash in the
standard corvette. Notice how the stiching of the interior leater wrap
neatly aligns with the upper hood finish.
features of this car are the integrated cameras in the side gills and the rear difusser panel. The standard GM Navigation unit is replaced with one that when a button is pressed, up pops a 4 window partition. One partition is for each of the side "mirror" cameras, one is for the rear-view "mirror" camera, and the other displays a CallawayCars Logo. A very unique and pleasing way to deal with the mirrors which will not detract from the sleek look of the car.
Though the C16 Speedster shares its general body with the C16, the rear wheel wells are 1" wider on each side giving the car a more pronounced stance. Unlike the C16 Coupe or Cabrio, the Speedsters side openings have aluminum slats which are very reminiscent of the Aerobody gills of
In the left photo (click to enlarge) shows the rear diffuser panel. Notice the small camera in the black panel over the center of the Double-D exhaust. Also notice the nice aluminum fins which add a finishing touch to the exhaust
Right Photo (click to enlarge), notice the small hidden camera just above the upper fin of the forward side gill panel.
|the CTTC Aerobody side gills.
Other standard features of the C16 Speedster which are optional on the C16 Coupe and Cabrio are the Carbon Fiber/Magnesium Spoke, Dymag Wheels, Callaway Competition Brake Package featuring mamonth 15" rotors and 6 piston caliper brake system, and the track ready 10 position, independently adjustable suspension system. Inside the car, standard features include the Competition Seats as well as the Deutschleder finely stitched Leather and Alcantara interior tailored to your choice of color.
the far left photo
(click to enlarge) shows the Dymag Wheels and Bridgestone tires
package. The center Photo shows the Callaway Competition Brake Package.
The photo on the right shows the Deutscleder fine German Leather and
|Overall, Callaway Cars made a
fine statement of styling and power with the Speedster version of the
C16. Its debut was highly welcomed among a crowd of spectators at the
Concept Lawn at Pebble Beach. This car was presented to its
owner at this event and he was very proud of the resulting car which he
received. I was very fortunate to have been able to witness the
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- Adventurous and Challenging Ganjala Pass
- Earthquake ravaged Langtang Village
- Spiritual Kyangjin Gompa
- Experience of Mini Peak Climbing
- Diversified trekking trail from soft to challenging
Day 01 Arrival Kathmandu (1400m) When you arrive in Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), our airport representative will greet you and complete the formalities (Visa, etc), you need to confirm for our agent with a display board at the entrance gate. You will then transfer to the hotel. In the evening, you will join a welcome dinner at a first rate traditional Nepalese restaurant where we get pleasure from a Nepalese cultural program and enjoy fine meal. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 02 Kathmandu After having breakfast you will go for sightseeing all around Kathmandu Valley. You will visit Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Swambhunath Stupa. All these are enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage list. In the evening you will meet with Nepal Hiking Himalayas’ trekking guide who will help you for trekking preparation. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 03 Kathmandu – Syabru Besi (2000m) Today leaving Kathmandu, we drive for around 7 hours to reach to Syabrubesi. We will walk all the way is the Bhotekoshi River shore. Also, you will observe few villages and arresting ranges of peaks. While passing all along the road beside Trishuli River you cling to a view lush hills and Ganesh Himal. Overnight at trekker’s lodge in Syabrubesi.
Day 04 Syabru – Lama Hotel (2748m) We will pass via the edge on the main road of Syabrubesi and walk on the suspension bridge above the Bhote Koshi lying to the north of the junction with Langtang Khola. Thick forest with a variety of plant types like maple, alder, oaks, bamboo etc. comes en route. Also, you may see langur monkey, yellow-throated martin, Himalayan black bear, wild boar, and several other wild animals. Moving further ahead, the path traverses a river and a bridge. And ascending along the path, we again traverse a steel suspension bridge (2000 m) over the Langrang Khola. The trail further moves further on to the north of the Langtang River along with the eye-catching views of waterfalls. We after that, get there at Changtang usually known as Lama Hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Syabrubesi.
Day 05 Lama Hotel – Langtang Valley (3500m) From Lama Hotel today we will walk to Langtang Valley (3430m.) taking about 5 hours. Walking for 2 more hours we reach at Ghora Tabela, a small city with shops, trekker’s lodge, police checkpoint etc. Again, we go by Tamang Villages where we can observe Tibetan- style prayer wheels and prayer flags. Also, we will be spellbound by the dramatic views of the Langtang range en route. Then, you will reach at Langtang Village, Langtang National Park’s headquarter. Overnight at Trekkers Lodge.
Day 06 Langtang Valley – Kyagjin (3800m) Our path today gradually takes us through affluent yak meadows and pleasant long-established villages of Muna to Singdun. We will traverse a wooden beam bridge and get there at a wide valley after ascending a moraine. As a final point, climbing all along the peak we will arrive at Kyagjin Gompa where you will get to see a small monastery. Overnight at Trekkers Lodge.
Day 07: Trek to Ngegang 4000 meters overnight at tented camp. Today, leaving Kanjin Gompa we will move to Ngegang lying at an elevation of 4000m taking 3hrs. After traversing the wide river valley, trail suddenly ascends to Ngegang which is also known as Ganja La Base Camp. Overnight at the tented camp.
Day 08: Cross the Ganja-La pass 5200 meters and trek to Keldang 4300 meters. Overnight at tented camp. We will trek over Ganja La Pass to Keldang that lies at an altitude of 4270m. And we will walk for around 3 hours. Ganjala pass is bordered by and is topped by big cairn of rock and prayer flags. Overnight at the tented camp.
Day 09: Trek to Dukpu 4080 meters. Overnight at tented camp. Moving ahead from Keldang, we will reach Dukpu today where we will set our camp for overnight.
Day 10 : Trek to Tarke Gyang (25600m) We will move further today and walk downhill to Melanchi Gaun which is the last settlement of Helambu. Here will have our lunch and then, we walk downward for 4hours and rise up passing all the way through the community and jungle we will enter to Tarke Gyang (2560m).Overnight at Lodge.
Day 11: Tarke Gyang This day wehave a rest and visit all around Tarke Ghyang, the impressive stone community. We march all the way through the jungle and go by the huge Chortens. The village is titled from the huge, square Ghyang (monastery) in the hub of the village. This is the old monastery lying in the Helambu area. Most of the people are Buddhist from community. Overnight at Tarke Ghyang.
Day 12: Tarke Gyang – Sermathang (2621m) After our breakfast today, we start our 4 hours walk to reach Sermathang (2621m). Today, we stroll all the way via the village and forest. Over night at Lodge in Sermathang.
Day 13: Sermathang – Kathmandu Today, trekking downward for 3 hours we get there at Melamchipul Bazaar (846m). And after that we take a bus and with 4 hours drive, we will return back to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 14: Kathmandu Today you have a free day in Kathmandu since you may have chances of flight delay or cancel due to the weather so we need set apart one spare day. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 15: Departure This is your final day at Kathmandu. Our airport representative will escort you to the airport for the way back to your country.
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David Bowie was truly an artist in every sense of the word, and for as little as $3,672, you can buy some of his original visual artwork. Ten different lithographs of his handiwork are currently on sale via Pledge Music, and each piece is hand-signed by Bowie himself.
The ten lithographs are limited to 120 each, and they date back to 1978 with a self-portrait to promote the Heroes album, all the way up to a 2002 print commemorating the 30th anniversary of that whole Ziggy Stardust thing.
The Heroes lithographs were never sold to the public; instead Bowie gave them away to schmooze music industry stooges while promoting the release of the now-classic 1978 album.
Also included in the collection is a signed self-portrait called Outside, which appeared on the cover of the 1995 album of the same name.
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Medicines management is a complex process for people living with dementia (PLWD), who often have other comorbidities and are frequently prescribed multiple regular medicines. However, a systematic review published by our research group has indicated that there is a lack of evidence about effective interventions. This is compounded by the fact that different intervention studies use different outcomes to measure effectiveness. Our research group has also developed a Core Outcome Set (COS) which is a minimum set of outcomes to be measured in all medicines management trials in PLWD. Although this COS has outlined what should be measured, it is not clear how outcomes should be measured. Therefore, this project will update the systematic review to assess the latest evidence base for effective interventions, and using established methodology, evaluate and select outcome measurement instruments to be used in intervention studies focusing on medicines management in PLWD.
The student will receive training in relevant quantitative and qualitative research methodologies such as systematic reviewing and consensus techniques, and other generic research skills such as project management, scientific writing, and delivering presentations.
The identification of core outcomes, and outcome measurement instruments is becoming increasingly important in health care, and in health care research. By identifying outcomes and outcome measurement tools to be used for intervention studies, this should lead to the generation of better evidence to inform us as to what interventions work and which should be implemented in everyday practice, particularly in populations where evidence is lacking (e.g. PLWD).
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1st or 2.1 honours degree in a relevant subject. Relevant subjects include Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biological/Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
International applicants must meet the following academic criteria:
IELTS (or equivalent) of 7.0, a 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) and a master’s degree in a relevant subject.
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Bought this Romanian guy, WASR-10, and just don't really like it. Have put probably 100 rounds through it.
Will post a pic later.
I'm in Texarkana and will drive to Sulfur Springs. I will be in Dallas Thursday. FTF will require the buyer to have a CHL. I'm just a regular guy and don't want the worry of selling to a bum or something.
Will ship to any state where legal. Will require an signed FFL and will ship from my FFL.
Also selling a new CZ-100 .40 S&W. $300. See the handgun forum for mroe info.
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Welcome to the first educational blog post in our series on remote monitoring for caregivers of patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs).
In this post, we will focus on the first key takeaway from the 2023 HRS/EHRA/APHRS/LAHRS Expert Consensus Statement on Practical Management of the Remote Device Clinic: Remote monitoring is the standard of care for patients with CIEDs.
Remote monitoring is a technology that allows healthcare providers to monitor patients with CIEDs from a distance. It involves the use of wireless communication to collect data from the implanted device and transmit it to the healthcare provider for analysis. This technology has become the standard of care for patients with CIEDs, as recommended by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA).
Remote monitoring offers several benefits for patients with CIEDs. Here are some key advantages:
1. Improved Patient Survival: Studies have shown that remote monitoring improves patient survival. By regularly monitoring the device and detecting any abnormalities or changes in the patient’s condition, healthcare providers can intervene promptly and provide appropriate care, potentially preventing life-threatening situations.
2. Reduced Healthcare Utilization: Remote monitoring helps reduce healthcare utilization. By closely monitoring patients’ device data remotely, healthcare providers can identify potential issues early on, reducing the need for frequent in-person clinic visits. This not only saves time and resources but also minimizes the burden on patients and caregivers.
Remote monitoring keeps patients with CIEDs connected with their healthcare providers, even when they are not physically present in the clinic. Through regular transmission of device data, healthcare providers can monitor the patient’s device performance, detect any irregularities, and make informed decisions about their care. This continuous connection ensures that patients receive timely interventions and adjustments to their device settings, optimizing their health outcomes.
The ACC and AHA have established a recommendation system for clinical strategies and interventions, including remote monitoring for patients with CIEDs. This system provides guidance to healthcare providers on the best practices and evidence-based approaches to patient care. It emphasizes the importance of remote monitoring as the standard of care for patients with CIEDs.
As caregivers, it is crucial to understand the significance of remote monitoring for patients with CIEDs. By embracing this technology and ensuring prompt enrollment in remote monitoring programs, you can help improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare utilization. Stay informed about the latest guidelines and recommendations from professional societies like the ACC and AHA. Collaborate with device manufacturers and other healthcare professionals to optimize the implementation of remote monitoring in your clinic.
In our next blog post, we will delve into the importance of prompt patient enrollment and maintenance of regular connectivity in remote monitoring programs. Stay tuned for more valuable insights on managing remote monitoring for patients with CIEDs.
If you would like to have a conversation, reach out to Mike Mantzouris, VP of Customer Development by making an appointment on his calendar: https://bit.ly/450EHDX
*Note: This educational blog post is provided as a service of Cardiac RMS and is based on the 2023 HRS/EHRA/APHRS/LAHRS Expert Consensus Statement on Practical Management of the Remote Device Clinic.
Cardiac RMS LLC is a clinical service partner with expertise in remote monitoring of patients who have a cardiac pacemaker, implantable cardiac defibrillator, implantable heart failure device, or implantable loop recorder. Services also include Virtual Care Management, utilizing Remote Physiologic Monitoring (RPM) and care management to remotely support the treatment of patients with chronic conditions.


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BIAZA considers field (in situ) conservation to be the most important activity for saving the planet's biodiversity and BIAZA members assist with in situ conservation activities in a number of ways:
Developing, managing and supporting field conservation projects
Raising and donating funds to field conservation projects
Supplying experienced staff and essential equipment for species and habitat conservation
Providing valuable husbandry and management skills, learned through captive management of species
Implementing local education and conservation awareness programmes in developing countries
Providing practical experience for field biologists and vets to train with animals in a captive setting
The assistance from zoos has provided invaluable support for a vast number of field-based conservation activities. For example, conservationists working in the Russian Far East have been able to monitor wild Amur leopard populations, by developing novel techniques with zoo leopards. Procedures to safely anaesthetize these animals have been developed and radio collars can now be fitted using information gathered on the size and biology of captive leopards. This allows essential monitoring of this critically endangered species which could not have been possible without access to captive populations. In addition to this, 61% of NGO funds for Sumatran tiger conservation between 1998 and 2005 have come from or through (in the form of grants obtained) zoos.
BIAZA members support a vast number of conservation projects both nationally and internationally. Chester Zoo’s Assam Haathi Project is a community-based approach to helping people in Assam (Northeast India) live safely alongside wild elephants and The Hawk Conservancy Trust has been working with BirdLife South Africa to investigate and monitor breeding numbers, breeding distribution and foraging behaviour of the African White-backed Vulture Gyps africanus in relation to land use practices around Kimberley, South Africa (for more examples see conservation projects).
BIAZA members also provide significant support to native species conservation. Since 1991 Dudley Zoo has worked with Natural England to conserve the threatened barberry carpet moth Pareulype berberata and since 2001, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park has co-ordinated the national breeding programme for the Hazel dormouse, Muscardinus avellanarius, namely the Common Dormouse Captive Breeders’ Group (CDCBG) in liaison with Natural England, as part of the Hazel Dormouse Recovery Programme and Biodiversity Action Plan. The Wildwood Trust, Kent are responsible for managing the studbook for this charismatic species on behalf of the CDCBG. The BIAZA Native Species Working Group drives forward native species conservation work and seeks to improve zoo management for native species (more information).
BIAZA members also support conservation campaigns, ranging from large scale fundraising initiatives, to raising awareness about specific issues or lobbying government. Each year BIAZA supports EAZA’s annual campaigns, which over the years have included Shellshock (turtles, tortoises and terrapins), Save the Rhinos, the Madagascar Campaign, European Carnivores and the Ape Campaign. The Association is currently supporting the Pole to Pole campaign, which is a joint EAZA/Arctic Action Team (AAT) Campaign, launched in 2013.
In 2006, BIAZA partnered with the World Land Trust in order to offer its members an opportunity to participate in a collaborative field conservation project in Brazil. BIAZA and its members have collectively raised enough money to buy 1,700 acres of threatened wildlife habitat in the Atlantic rainforest, and are contributing to ongoing research, protection and management of this area (more information).


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The 27-year-old Maxwell, a sixth-round pick in 2011, didn’t start any games his first two seasons with the Seahawks. He’ll join a secondary that is replacing three of its four starters.
Eastern Washington University quarterback Vernon Adams, Jr. announced his decision Monday
The Eagles went from being able to wrap up a second straight NFC East crown at home to three weeks later being locked out of the postseason fun. The Eagles won 10 games, but will have nothing more to show for it. It never should have come to this.
Russell Wilson threw two touchdown passes, ran for another score and the Seattle Seahawks stifled Philadelphia’s high-powered offense in a 24-14 victory over the Eagles on Sunday.
When Mark Sanchez left USC for the NFL, Pete Carroll criticized his quarterback’s decision
For the first time since Week 5, the Seattle Seahawks have just three players listed as questionable or worse heading into Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles
Seattle’s defensive resurgence will be tested this week against the fast-paced offensive attack of the Philadelphia Eagles
On Halloween night 2009, in the 111th game of Carroll’s tenure, the Trojans were handed a 27-point beating by Chip Kelly and Oregon
Jeremy Maclin is not going to have to be Jerry Rice or Terrell Owens. He merely needs to be a receiver for Nick Foles, while the tight ends help chip in the rest of the production in the passing game.
A season of transition brought a new coach with a breath of fresh air and a new identity as a team. There were adjustments along the way as Chip Kelly adjusted to life as an NFL coach after serving an entire career at the college level, but his players bought in to the mentality Kelly introduced to them and fought their way to an NFC East division title few saw coming before the season started.

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This month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services highlights a December 2015 Arizona preparedness collaboration between ADHS, the Arizona Pediatric Disaster Coalition and Arizona schools. We conducted an emergency preparedness exercise to improve the relationship between hospitals and schools in order to streamline emergency care for vulnerable pediatric populations.
Using a whole community approach, local schools, law enforcement, emergency management, public health, and healthcare system partners gathered to tackle challenging response issues such as incident coordination, addressing gaps in resources available for afterschool activities, synchronizing communications, and integrating medical and mental health/behavioral health support during an emergency scenario.
Our ADHS Bureau of Public Health Emergency Preparedness helps integrate community partners into the planning process and continually tests capabilities and integrates improvement plans to strengthen community preparedness. This event provided a platform for Arizona and states throughout the country to work with their local Hospital Preparedness Program to prompt discussions, drills, and exercises to ensure families are swiftly and correctly reunited in the wake of an emergency event and public health and safety can work seamlessly to address medical surge events for vulnerable populations.
As far as Primary objective of child safety is concern; it mean to keep children safe within their own families. Child Safety program must fulfill all the conditions of child safety and help families by strengthening the ability of parents, guardians or custodians to provide good care for their children. Child safety program must be a blend at the same time a balance between rights of parents and the needs and rights of children to live in a physically and emotionally healthful situation.


Local news for Fresno, CA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
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The Fresno City Council and the administration of Mayor Ashley Swearengin on Thursday renewed their fight over the proposed Bus Rapid Transit system.
What's the youngest age at which the death penalty should be applied?
Could you survive the end of civilization?
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The National Weather Service is forecasting overnight lows in the mid-30s for the rest of the week, following a series of sub-freezing temperatures in the San Joaquin Valley.
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The Fresno County Sheriff's Department says Ryan Rodriquez, 32, was found alive tonight near Kerman.
Good news for snowboarders and skiers heading to China Peak this weekend; the Huntington Lake resort expects to open two more lifts by Saturday -- Chairs 1 and 2 -- thanks to excellent snowmaking conditions.
Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer leaves the dais after answering questions about the police deparment budget during budget hearings at Fresno City Hall Tuesday, June 11, 2013.
In 1948, a plane carrying 28 passengers, mostly Mexican migrant workers, crashed near Fresno, Calif.
Initial reports were than two men, one armed with a handgun, robbed the Parkway Mini Mart at Shaw and Polk avenues.
A look around Fresno and Clovis proves the popularity of master planned development.
The Fresno Fire Department honored more than three dozen of its firefighters and some police officers and community members for heroic acts during a ceremony Tuesday at City Hall.
Everyone is an education expert - we all went to school and we remember it being better.
Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin, far right, speaks at the northeast Fresno water treatment plant about the need for water rate hikes on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013.
Greyhound Lines Inc. has reportedly settled several lawsuits filed against it by passengers over a 2010 pileup in Fresno that claimed the lives of six people -- including the bus driver.
Fresno paralegal Brian Waldron, right, with his attorney James Lambe, left, during Waldron's trial in Superior Court, Tuesday afternoon, November 19, 2013.
The trial of a man accused of trying to kill a PG&E worker in Fresno will start Tuesday without its key witness -- Kai, the home-free hatchet-wielding hitchhiker who went from hero to murder suspect.
A former Fresno police officer testified Monday in a federal civil rights trial that he and and his police partner fired at Stephen Willis first before Willis returned fire with his revolver.


PT ESTA Asri Propertindo is a company engaged in the development and construction of properties such as commercial shop houses, office building and hotels. Particularly, our expertise and result-driven analyses creates in above-market rents, while controlling variable monthly expenses.
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Google Docs is a Web based documents storage service offered by Google. This service is absolutely free and it allows you to create and edit your documents online and even collaborate them in real-time with other users. This technology is designed by Tonic Systems by combining the features of Writley and Spreadsheets on January 13,2010.
Seeing so much popularity, recently Google Spreadsheets have added some new features that lets you import files from your PC. Once your file gets uploaded, it even shows you the preview of that particular file and then gives you various options to append the data of your spread sheet.
So from the file menu, you will see a new option to import a document. Click on this option to import any of your MS Office document into Google Docs online. The formats which are supported by Google Spreadsheets for importing are XLS, XLSX, ODS, CSV and TXT. You will see following window when you click on this option.
Click on Choose file to upload any desired file. Now at the right side, it will automatically show you the preview of your file. Under the Import Actions, various options are given like Insert New Sheet, Replace Spread sheet, Replace Current Spreadsheet, Append rows to current sheet and Replace the data starting from the selected cell. All these options will help you to customize your new spread sheet with the existing ones.
You can even use Separator Character to import only particular data which you need. So there are various options available using which you can select multiple delimiters just as you can do in MS Excel and then pick only desired data before importing it online. You can use the three predefined Special Character or can even use your own character by simply typing it in Custom.
As you give any of the special character, Google Docs will then instantly show you the preview of your spread sheet. So you can see how your sheet will look before import only and hence it will give you maximum flexibility when dealing with documents. When you are done with desired settings, simply click on Import button to import that particular spread sheet online.
You can further edit or add data after importing and after saving it, you can even set the visibility mode of your spread sheet i.e either make it public to share it with everyone over web or make it private and share with only some of your buddies.


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Hello and welcome to the SEO Jacksonville website, your go-to source for all your SEO service needs. Today, we are excited to share some fantastic news with you. The Sanibel Historical Village is hosting an extraordinary event that will captivate both locals and visitors alike - the Quilt Show! This much-anticipated event celebrates the art of quilting while providing a unique historical experience. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of quilts and the rich tapestry of Sanibel's history.
Uncovering the Artistry - A Celebration of Quilting
At the Quilt Show, you will have the opportunity to witness the brilliance of quilt-making artisans showcasing their stunning creations. Immerse yourself in the intricate details, vibrant colors, and exquisite patterns that adorn these magnificent quilts. Whether you are a novice or an avid collector, this event promises to be a feast for the eyes and an inspiration for the soul.
Connecting Quilts and History
As you stroll through the Quilt Show, you will discover how quilting has woven its way into the fabric of Sanibel's history. Each quilt on display tells a story, shedding light on the rich heritage of the island and its communities. From traditional designs passed down through generations to contemporary interpretations of this timeless art form, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of quilting in Sanibel.
Engaging Activities for All Ages
The Quilt Show isn't just for quilting enthusiasts; it's an event suitable for everyone in the family. Engage in hands-on activities and interactive workshops that offer a chance to experience the art of quilting firsthand. From learning basic quilting techniques to creating your mini-quilt, there is something for all age groups to enjoy. Awaken your creativity and explore the endless possibilities of this wonderful craft!
Supporting Local Quilters and Businesses
The Quilt Show serves as an important platform for local quilters to showcase their talent, dedication, and creativity. By attending the event, you not only appreciate their amazing work but also contribute to the growth of the local quilting community. Additionally, the event provides an opportunity to explore a curated selection of quilting supplies and related products offered by local businesses, further supporting the local economy.
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The Quilt Show will take place at the Sanibel Historical Village from [Event Date]. Located in the heart of Sanibel, the Historical Village offers a picturesque backdrop for this spectacular event. To make the most of your visit, we recommend planning ahead. Consider checking the scheduled activities, workshops, and exhibitions to personalize your experience. Don't forget to set aside some time to explore the other fascinating exhibits housed within the village.
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Mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a grand celebration of quilting and history at the Sanibel Historical Village. Whether you're an art enthusiast, history buff, or simply looking for a unique and engaging experience, the Quilt Show is not to be missed. Come and witness the extraordinary craftsmanship, immerse yourself in Sanibel's vibrant heritage, and take home lifelong memories. We look forward to welcoming you with open arms!
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The Firefly is the fastest drone in the Foundation's arsenal, and the lightest armed. Held in the air by two dorsally mounted rotors, the Firefly is capable of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) and can travel up to 150 km/hr. Its primary purpose is as a forward scout, using its advanced sensor and communications suite to send information back about enemy positions. Its armour and weaponry is minimal and the Firefly can be easily taken out by even small arms fire - providing the shooter can hit its rapidly-moving frame.
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From the afternoon of February 16, 2013, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has been trending on the social networking site Twitter. Fans of the actor claim that Akahsy has earned more than Rs. 2,000 crores for his movie ‘Special 26’.
Fans of the ‘Desi Boyz’ star have also claimed that he is the first Bollywood star to reach this figure. Akshay continues to be on the top trends in India. Divyanshu Thakur, one of Akshay’s fans tweeted, “#Akshay2000Crore The king of masses, the prince of classes, frm 4000 bucks to 2000 cr, a true persOn whom we all caN flw [sic].”
Akshay thanked all his fans on the social network in regards to this achievement and said. “Honestly blessed to have you all Akkians in my life. Special thanks to my fan clubs who support me so much selflessly time & again. Thank you for the #Akshay2000crore tag only possible coz of you all [sic].” The latest Akshay Kumar movie ‘Special 26’ has also been doing well at the box office.
In 2012, Akshay did well with movies like ‘Housefull 2’ and ‘Rowdy Rathore’, which made him more than Rs. 100 crore each. Akshay has also starred in the ‘Khiladi’ series, which had made him popular. The ‘Housefull’ series and ‘Hera Pheri’ series have also contributed to his success in Bollywood.

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Books Everyone Should Read At Least Once In Their Lives...
The Future of the Professions: How Technology Will Transform the Work of Human ExpertsThis book predicts the decline of today's professions and introduces the people and systems that will replace them. In an internet-enhanced society, according to Richard Susskind and Daniel Susskind, we will neither need nor want doctors, teachers, accountants, architects, the clergy, consultants, lawyers, and many others, to work as they did in the 20th century.The Future of the Professions explains how increasingly capable technologies - from telepresence to artificial intelligence - will place the 'practical expertise' of the finest specialists at the fingertips of everyone, often at no or low cost and without face-to-face interaction.The authors challenge the 'grand bargain' - the arrangement that grants various monopolies to today's professionals. They argue that our current professions are antiquated, opaque and no longer affordable, and that the expertise of their best is enjoyed only by a few. In their place, they propose five new models for producing and distributing expertise in society.The book raises profound policy issues, not least about employment (they envisage a new generation of 'open-collared workers') and about control over online expertise (they warn of new 'gatekeepers') - in an era when machines become more capable than human beings at most tasks.With a new preface exploring recent critical developments, this updated edition builds on the authors' groundbreaking research into more than a dozen professions. Illustrated with numerous examples from each, this is the first book to assess and question the relevance of the professions in the 21st century.
Author: Richard Susskind & Daniel Susskind
Publisher : OUP Oxford; Updated edition (3 May 2022)
Paperback: : 592 pages
Chemical Khichdi: How I Hack My Mental Health This is a great book for mental health caregivers. Finally, it’s a book of hope … in Aparna’s words, “you can be happy, successful and bipolar. Mental disorders are chemical imbalances as we know now and as written nothing to do with personality, family upbringing and can be managed well like diabetes and hypertension provided one accesses a professional, medicines and has family support. These disorders are common but it is not spoken as people find it shameful, carry stigma which is natural and Ms. Aparna has written it in a lucid manner in chapter 4. She has put periods and how she has progressed and her daily schedule. It shows that this does not hamper intellect and one can go about doing their work through the ups and downs of the illness. This is a huge revelation. There are degrees of the disorders but a lot of them can manage and work. Chapter 5 team sport is very important as most of the people want to stay away as they think they will come at harm but actually the person gets harmed from other people more due to their attitudes. The spiritual and lifestyle therapy part add a dimension and rightly said as a garden of mental wellness. page 230 quote - It is well managed and is not a life sentence is so illuminating as this can relieve a lot of burden what people go through. Chapter 12 future therapies is a very good insight with metabolic psychiatry. Her description of her family life, education and how she has dealt with her life in parallel, how her sons, husband and extended family handle it is very important as this is a key to manage it well. Further to this, to accept it and discuss it so well has given hope to a lot of people who suffer families and can help in normalizing it to a large extent. A lot of people are in denial and this scientific, treatment and management pathway will help people cope with it better. One only needs the courage to take the first step to meet a mental health expert and rest will fall through with the 7 steps mentioned.
Author: Aparna Piramal Raje
Publisher : Penguin eBury Press (6 May 2022)
Paperback: : 288 pages
The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living, 2nd Edition by Russ HarrisBuild a more satisfying and meaningful life with this best-selling guide to freeing yourself from depression, anxiety, and insecurity through Acceptance and Commitment TherapyAre you, like millions of Americans, caught in the happiness trap? Russ Harris explains that the way most of us go about trying to find happiness ends up making us miserable, driving the epidemics of stress, anxiety, and depression. This empowering book presents the insights and techniques of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) revolutionary new psychotherapy based on cutting-edge research in behavioral psychology. By clarifying your values and developing mindfulness (a technique for living fully in the present moment), ACT helps you escape the happiness trap and find true satisfaction in life. The techniques presented in The Happiness Trap will help readers to:• Reduce stress and worry• Handle painful feelings and thoughts more effectively• Break self-defeating habits• Overcome insecurity and self-doubt• Create a rich, full, and meaningful life
Author: Dr Russ Harris
Publisher : Exisle Publishing; 2nd edition (3 November 2021))
Paperback: : 398 pages
Morning sun in Wuhan: This book is a must-read. It was emotional and beautiful, a very sweet story of a young girl who is facing the realities of the pandemic as it begins in Wuhan. It takes place months before the lockdown happened in North America and it shows the intense realities of peoples’ lives and how they were impacted when COVID first emerged. Mei is living in Wuhan during the emergence of Covid-19. Her mother passed away tragically years ago, and her father is a respiratory doctor. Thirteen-year-old Mei loves to play video games and cook but spends a lot of time alone in her home as she has recently lost her mother and her father is a doctor who works extremely long hours, even more so as the hospitals begin to rapidly fill up. During the initial outbreak, she is left alone to take care of herself while her father is on the frontlines. Her greatest ambition in life is to become a chef, and when her Aunty finally allows her to help at the emergency kitchen, she and her friends cook and deliver meals for frontline workers and neighbors that are too elderly or ill to cook for themselves.
This is a great book for kids to see in the protagonist that good deeds and hard work can help change the world for those around you. A really well-told tale and I recommend it not just for the 8+ targeted age range, I think it's perfect reading for adults too.
Author: Ying Chang Compestine
Publisher : Clarion Books (November 8, 2022)
Paperback: :208 pages
This is an enlightening book, which tells us how to live a life without excuses. It lay emphasis on the methods which can help to achieve "Zero Excuse" Attitude and life. In Stop the Excuses, Dr Wayne W. Dyer reveals how to change lifelong, self-defeating thinking patterns that prevent you from living at the highest levels of success, happiness and health. You may know what to think but find it terribly difficult to actually change thinking habits that have been with you since childhood. People are forever using excuses and defending those excuse patterns as if they were actually true. Such statements as It would be very difficult for me to change, If I changed, it would create family dramas, I’m too old/young to change, and I have always been this way are all excuses that are used regularly without challenging the truth of these thinking habits. When you eliminate excuses that explain your shortcomings or failures, you’ll awaken to your infinite possibilities. Wayne Walter Dyer was a popular American self-help advocate, author and lecturer. His 1976 book Your Erroneous Zones has sold over 30 million copies and is one of the best-selling books of all time. It is said to have "humanistic ideas to the masses".
Author: Dr. Wayne W. Dyer Compestine
Publisher : Hay House
Paperback: : 288 pages
Is your phone the first thing you reach for when you wake up? And the last thing you see before you sleep? Do you find the hours slip away as you idly scroll through your social media timeline?
In short, are you addicted to your phone? If so, How to Break Up with Your Phone is here to help.
How to break up with Your Phone is a smart, practical, and useful plan to help you conquer your mobile phone addiction in just 30 days - and take back your life in the process.
Recent studies have shown that spending extended time on our phones affects our ability to form new memories, think deeply, focus and absorb information, and the hormones triggered every time we hear our phones buzz both add to our stress levels and are the hallmark signs of addiction. In How to Break Up with Your Phone, award-winning science journalist Catherine Price explores the effects that our constant connectivity is having on our brains, bodies, relationships, and society at large and asks, how much time do you really want to spend on your phone?
Over the course of 30 days, Catherine will guide you through an easy-to-follow plan that enables you to identify your goals, priorities, and bad habits; tidy your apps, prune your email, and take time away. Lastly, you will create a new, healthier relationship with your phone and establish habits and routines to ensure this new relationship sticks.
You don't have to give up your phone forever; instead, you will be more mindful not only of how you use your phone but also about how you choose to spend the precious moments of your life.
The most helpful tips:
1- Delete all social media apps from your smartphone. Use social media only from the browser.
2- Cut your notifications to a minimum. Allow them only for calls, texts, and messaging apps.
3- Phase: take scheduled breaks from your phone. Turn it off completely for a specified period of time.
Author: Catherine Price
Publisher : Ten Speed Press (February 13, 2018)
Paperback: : 192 pages
Happiness is a Choice You Make. Learn How to Have a Happy Mind.
Do you feel stressed and anxious when despite your best efforts, things don’t turn out the way you expected? or
Do you feel overwhelmed and confused about why happiness doesn’t last long even if you achieve some of your goals?
For most people, generating happiness remains a challenge for as long as a lifetime, because they look for happiness at wrong places.
They base their happiness solely on material things like money, possessions, or other people. They think rich people are happier or their happiness depends on events like the new year or celebrations solely. But that’s a big happiness myth.
Do you want to explore how happiness happens really?
In fact, happiness starts with you - when you make a choice to become happier.
Learn Psychology, Neuroscience, and the Art of happiness, Master Powerful Habits, and Invite a State of Unconditional Happiness
BUILD A HAPPIER BRAIN is both a theory as well as offers a lot of practical ways to be happier. It will enrich your rational brain with psychological theories and neuroscience based on decades of happiness research, and alongside tell you about how of happiness through daily effective habits invites joy in your personal life, work life and relationships.
Author: Som Bathla
Publisher : Independently published
Paperback: :188 pages
GET OUT OF MY HEAD: Are you an overthinker? You're not alone! In a world full of deadlines, and technology, and constant stress, anxiety sometimes feels inevitable. But what if you learned to ride the wave of anxiety, instead of getting lost in it? Get out of My Head is here to help, providing guidance and inspiration for anxious overthinkers of all sorts. This compact, illustrated book offers soothing techniques for understanding anxiety and moving through the traps of overthinking. Aimed at a modern audience looking for support and community, this beautifully illustrated guide offers a joyful, manageable way to deal with anxiety and quiet stressful thoughts through easy exercises, bite-sized takeaways, and calming visuals.
Written by Meredith Arthur, founder of the popular mental health platform Beautiful Voyager, and illustrated by Leah Rosenberg, this charming alternative to technical mental health guides walks readers through the process of building awareness around anxiety, identifying triggers, moving through blocks, building healthy boundaries, and developing an arsenal of tools for thriving. With actionable tips throughout, and a special section on dealing with end-of-year anxieties, this striking volume also includes a small, saddle-stitched secondary book -- meant to act like a weighted blanket in book form for help on the go -- in a concealed
GET OUT OF MY HEAD is an elegant guide to coping with daily overthinking and anxiety. This book is soothing and practical. It's not just a random self-help book, but a collection of tested ideas and anecdotes for how to manage anxious thoughts.
Author: Meredith Arthur
Publisher : Running Press Adult (5 May 2020)
Paperback: : 112 pages
Emotions, the mere word that has been creating some of the biggest problems in our life, right? But why so?Being able to feel something and create different emotions are the blessings that we are lucky to have. Yet somehow, we all struggle with our emotions at some point of time in our life.
So, here is this book, Master Your Emotions that teaches us how emotions are born, how we can get the hold of them, how we can stay positive, how we can fight against negative ones and how above all we can come in harmony with our mind, and emotions.
Master Your Emotions is the ‘how-to’ manual your parents should have given you at birth. By reading it, you’ll learn how to deal with negative emotions so you can live a happier, more fulfilling life. In this book, you’ll learn: • A simple formula to reprogram your mind so that you experience more positive emotions • 31 simple coping strategies to deal with negative emotions • How to change your story to take better control over your life • Practical exercises to deal with stress, defensiveness, jealousy, fear, and other negative emotions • How to use your emotions to boost your personal growth • And much more Master Your Emotions is packed with practical exercises that will have an immediate positive impact on your emotional well-being. So, if you want to overcome negative feelings, take control over your emotional state and live a more positive and peaceful life, buy this book now.
Why do emotions feel automatic? Does rational thought really control emotion? How does emotion affect disease? How can you make your children more emotionally intelligent? How Emotions Are Made answers these questions and many more, revealing the latest research and intriguing practical applications of the new science of emotion, mind, and brain. Emotions feel automatic, like uncontrollable reactions to things we think and experience. Scientists have long supported this assumption by claiming that emotions are hardwired in the body or the brain. Today, however, the science of emotion is in the midst of a revolution on par with the discovery of relativity in physics and natural selection in biology—and this paradigm shift has far-reaching implications for us all.
Leading the charge is psychologist and neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett, whose theory of emotion is driving a deeper understanding of the mind and brain, and shedding new light on what it means to be human. Her research overturns the widely held belief that emotions are housed in different parts of the brain and are universally expressed and recognized. Instead, she has shown that emotion is constructed at the moment, by core systems that interact across the whole brain, aided by a lifetime of learning. This new theory means that you play a much greater role in your emotional life than you ever thought. Its repercussions are already shaking the foundations not only of psychology but also of medicine, the legal system, child-rearing, meditation, and even airport security.
Author: Thibaut Meurisse
Publisher : Wisdom Tree (1 January 2020)
Paperback: : 224 pages
Author: Lisa Feldman Barrett
Publisher : Mariner Books; Illustrated edition (March 7, 2017)
Paperback: : 448 pages
Written by renowned author, speaker, and management speaker Dr. Spencer Johnson and introduced by Kenneth Blanchard, 'Who Moved My Cheese?’ is a world-famous, motivational tale shedding light on how to deal with change in an organization and as well as in personal life. It is a simple story that illustrates how people must embrace change and should adapt to new situations with open mind and motivated spirit. Compiled as a hilarious story, the book revolves around Sniff and Scurry, two mice, who are also the main characters in the story and two little people Hem and Haw. All these four imaginary characters highlight how human mind work when it comes to change. While the word “cheese” is used as a representation for all the desires one wishes for in life—whether it be a loving and blossoming relationship, good job, health or spiritual peace of mind. Written for all ages, the 96-page motivation tale creatively covers how fear and anger take over mind when one is forced to change and how moving in a new direction can bring better results even in a hopeless situation. Published in 1998, it was New York Times business bestseller and remained on the list for approximately five years in a row. Ideal for management professionals and people who are reluctant to change, the books lets one discover inner strength and help to deal with changes without compromising overwork and relations. About the Author: Earlier known for his ValueTales series of kids’ books, Spencer Johnson shot to limelight with Who Moved My Cheese. He has authored several books that have made it to New York Times bestsellers list. His other book that received wide acclaim includes The One Minute Manager.
A Short History of Nearly Everything is the biggest-selling popular science book of the 21st century and has sold over 2 million copies.
Ever wondered how the universe was created? How do seasons change? How earth and the moon were formed? If you want answers to all these questions without getting bogged down by heavy scientific mumbo-jumbo, then this is the right book for you.
Bill Bryson's challenge is to take subjects that normally bore the pants off most of us, like geology, chemistry, and particle physics, and see if there isn't some way to render them comprehensible to people who have never thought they could be interested in science. As a result, A Short History of Nearly Everything reveals the world in a way most of us have never seen it before.
Author: Bill Bryson
Publisher : Black Swan; Latest edition (16 June 2016)
Paperback: : 672 pages
Author: DR Spencer Johnson
Publisher : RHUK; 1st edition (4 March 1999); Vermilion
Paperback: : 96 pages
A must have book for having a focus on your thought processes & being conscious for the same. We all know that our mind is very powerful and it’s beyond our control but this book taught us an interesting thing - we can engineer our mind to be happy like a child. The concepts and the techniques mentioned in the book are amazing.
Our physical self is the manifestation of our mind and we become what we think.
Neuroscientists say that in childhood, our brains are naturally structured to be happy. Nature envisages us to be healthy and happy in order to lead a purposeful and fulfilling life. However, as we grow older, positive feelings like love, peace and joy often become distant mirages. So, what goes wrong? Why can’t we control and manage our minds, thoughts, emotions and behaviour?
The reason is our life is driven by our subconscious mind, or the ego-mind, which includes our
beliefs and perceptions. In fact, most of us are not aware that 80 per cent of our thoughts—out
of about 60,000 per day—are negative and repetitive, resulting in negative emotions and adverse behavioural patterns. Hence, we end up living in a negative zone most of our adult life, resulting in stress, problems, mental pain and ill-health.
Then, how can we regain this paradise lost? The solution lies in bringing in higher awareness of
our subconscious mind, then reprogramming it and finally following a lifestyle driven by this new awareness, the consciousness. Mind Engineering is a revolutionary approach—a powerful blend of modern scientific knowledge and ancient spiritual wisdom—which is aimed to make you have a life filled with love, peace, joy, good health and wellness.
The question is: are you willing and ready for this awakening and transformation
Every problem comes with a solution. When you talk about your problem, somewhere, the possibility of solving the problem also comes along. This is the idea that the book, Tough Times Never Last but Tough People Do! by Robert Schuller revolves around. A very uplifting and motivational read, this book wants its readers to understand that no matter how long or dark the night has been it's always followed by a dawn and a bright sunny day. The author urges that his readers should never to give up, despite repetitive failures since there is always a way out of any tough situation. He talks about various turbulent situations that people face in their daily lives. for example, unemployment, long term illness, death of loved ones and various other types of scary situations that can hinder a person's journey towards success. The writer guides his readers by providing a number of principles to cope up with all these issues. He gives four easy-to-follow steps to examine the viability of new ideas. He has also included eighteen leadership rules and techniques to avoid burnouts in this book. The best thing about all the ideas mentioned in Tough Times Never Last but Tough People Do! are, that they are written and explained in such a way that they will work in almost any situation. A truly inspirational read, this book promises a positive change in the outlook of its readers and is a guide to build a positive self-image. The re-issue edition of this book was published by RHUS in 1984 and is available in mass market paperback. Key Features: This book was on the New York Times bestseller list for over six months.
Author: Robert H. Schuller
Publisher :RHUS; Reissue edition (1 May 1984)
Paperback: : 240 pages
Author: Cyril C. George
Publisher Rupa Publications India (5 सितंबर 2022)
A story that helps people to handle any unexpected situations in a much calmer way. In Our Iceberg is Melting a simple fable about penguins illustrates how to conquer change, with profound lessons for working and living in an ever-changing world. This charming story about a penguin colony in Antarctica illustrates key truths about how we deal with the issue of change: handle the challenge well and you can prosper greatly; handle it poorly and you put yourself at risk. The penguins are living happily on their iceberg as they have done for many years. Then one curious penguin discovers a potentially devastating problem threatening their home – and pretty much no one listens to him.The characters in this fable are like people we recognize, even ourselves. Their story is one of resistance to change and heroic action, confusion and insight, seemingly intractable obstacles, and the most clever tactics for dealing with those obstacles. It is a story that is occurring in different forms around us today – but the penguins handle change a great deal better than most of us. Based on John Kotter's pioneering work on how to make smart change happen faster and better, the lessons you can learn from this short and easy-to-read book will serve you well in your job, in your family, and in your community. And these lessons are becoming ever more important as the world around us changes faster and faster. This edition celebrates ten years since the publication of this classic business fable with new and improved illustrations and a foreword by Spencer Johnson, author of Who Moved My Cheese?
Author: John Kotter
Publisher Pan (23 जुलाई 2020); Pan Macmillan India
Paperback : 160

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CGI of Hartland Village Green in Fleet (Credit: berkeleyhomes2.visualbank.co.uk)
Submitted by Louise Jarvis
Residents from the local area are being invited to view the latest plans for the next phase of Hartland Village.
The community in Farnborough and Fleet, Hampshire, and those who live, work and visit the area are being encouraged by part of The Berkeley Group, St Edward to attend an online event on Thursday, April 22.
Taking place at 6pm, attendees will hear from the team at St Edward and architects about the proposals for the next phase of development, including public, commercial and leisure space, as well as new homes.
For those who cannot attend the live webinar, a recording will be available online after the event. People will be able to submit their feedback for a two-week period thereafter.
Planning permission for the overall masterplan for Hartland Village was awarded in 2018 together with detailed planning for Phase 1 of development.
Phase 2 was granted permission for reserved matters in November 2020; both phases are currently in construction and the first residents moved to Hartland Village in May 2020.
While some elements of the plans for Phase 3 have already been approved as part of the overall masterplan, the community is invited to share their thoughts and ideas on the village centre – the community hub and centre of the new village – and its uses.
Paul Vallone, executive chairman at St Edward, said: “We’re really looking forward to sharing the latest set of designs with the community.
"Phase 3 is a particularly exciting part of the development as it includes not only new homes and green space, but a variety of public and community spaces which on completion will truly bring Hartland Village to life, not only as place to live but as a place to live well.”


The Lake Chilwa Basin Management Trust (LCBMT) was finally registered in March 2018 after a lengthy process that started late in 2016. The process started with a resolution made by the Programme Management Committee (PMC) that was later endorsed by the Programme Steering Committee (PSC) both for the Lake Chilwa Basin Climate Change Adaptation Programme (LCBCCAP). This followed a series of stakeholder engagement meetings on refining and setting the ground for the mandate and roles the LCBMT will follow. The drive to have a LCBMT was envisaged after realising the need to synchronize and coordinate planning across sectors and groups in the Lake Chilwa basin, both at horizontal and vertical levels. There was a need to have a body that can institutionalize ecosystems approach and provide a platform for continued dialogue and action as it was noted that there is lack of coordination to improve natural resource management, livelihoods, environment, and climate change in the Lake Chilwa Basin.
The objectives of the LCBMT therefore are to:
- Improve the capacity of local and district institutions to plan, implement and monitor integrated climate change adaptation for the Lake Chilwa Basin Coordinate the development of integrated management plans and their implementation for identified hotspots in the Lake Chilwa Basin
• Reduce the vulnerability of Basin households through improved and diversified livelihoods and natural resource management
• Promote the development of rural communities in the Lake Chilwa Basin through the promotion of education, infrastructure development and small scale enterprises aimed at alleviating household hunger and poverty.
• Safeguard and advance the education and welfare of children (including orphans), women, the aged and persons with disability in the basin
• Undertake activities aimed at preventing the spread and to ameliorate the suffering of those affected by cholera, malaria, bilharzia, HIV and AIDS and other communicable diseases and
• Engage in fund raising activities and such other social activities aimed at empowering the Trust to fulfil its objectives.
The registered Trustees for the LCBMT are Professor Sosten S. CHIOTHA, Dr Marlene CHIKUNI, Dr Clement CHILIMA, Dr Yanira NTUPANYAMA, Dr Daniel JAMU, Mrs Siphiwe MAUWA and Dr Estone SAMBO. Currently, the LCBMT is yet to meet to strategise on the way forward in a bid to achieve the set objectives.