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David White Poached – Arrives at CloudMargin
David White has moved to CloudMargin to take on the role of Chief Commercial Officer.
CloudMargin Names David White Chief Commercial Officer
New Role to Fuel Growth, Oversee Sales and Marketing
CloudMargin, creator of the world’s first and only collateral and margin management solution native to the cloud, today announced that David G. White has just joined the firm in the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer. White has 14 years of capital markets experience in over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets and supporting technology.
Based in London and reporting to CloudMargin CEO Stuart Connolly, White is responsible for establishing and meeting targeted revenue objectives; overseeing the sales and marketing teams and ensuring cohesive strategies for those areas; enhancing the sales management processes, and working with partner firms to create a seamless platform for increased sales cohesion.
Connolly said: “I had a great working relationship with David at TriOptima and am delighted he has joined CloudMargin as our Chief Commercial Officer. This is an important new role for us as we continue to grow, and David will hit the ground running, thanks to his deep domain and technical expertise, understanding of our product, and strong working ties with our outstanding partners – such as AcadiaSoft – as well as many in our client universe. In these times of stress across our industry and the world, I know that David’s leadership, empathy, calm demeanour and compassionate professionalism will be a welcome addition to our team.”
White said: “I am hugely excited to join a fast-growing company in an important and evolving market. With continued regulatory change, and a desire across the industry to drive new levels of efficiency, CloudMargin is well positioned to capitalise on the significant opportunity that exists and continue to carve out its place as a key market provider. Having worked with Stuart previously, I know I am joining a company with a positive, energetic culture and thoroughly look forward to working with the talented team across the organisation.”
From 2016 to 2019, White served as Head of Sales for the triResolve business line of TriOptima, now a unit of CME Group. In that role, he was responsible for the global sales team, client acquisition and revenue growth of the firm’s counterparty exposure management service. For four years prior, he was Product Marketing Executive at TriOptima. Previously, White spent five years as a Consultant and Manager at DCG, The Derivatives Consulting Group, later known as Sapient Global Markets, specialising in OTC derivatives projects on behalf of Tier 1 investment bank clients.
Often tapped as a speaker on OTC derivatives for industry conferences, White earned a degree in Economics from Bristol University of the West of England.


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A Collection of Medals to the South Wales Borderers
Date of Auction: 27th February 2019
Sold for £2,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,400
Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star (2.Lieut. F. V. Ward-Jones S. Wales Bord.); British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. F. V. Ward-Jones) nearly extremely fine (4) £1,000-£1,400
FootnoteM.C. London Gazette 3 June 1916.
Frederick Vivian Ward-Jones was born in 1887 in Waterloo, New South Wales, the son of Arthur and Emily Ward-Jones of Goldsworthy Road, Claremont, Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted as a Private in the West Australia Infantry Regiment in March 1904 and resigned with the rank of Sergeant in 1907. He later moved to the U.K., married Sallie and resided at Newton House, Newton Burgoland, Leicestershire.
On 5 May 1915 he was appointed to a temporary commission as Temporary Second Lieutenant and posted for duty with the South Wales Borderers, embarking for France on 29 September 1915 and arriving with the 1st Battalion on 6 October 1915.
The spring of 1916 saw the 1st Battalion engaged in tours in the trenches in the Loos Salient. It was during this period that Ward-Jones distinguished himself, resulting in the award of the Military Cross:
‘Hardly a day passed without some losses from either aerial torpedoes, trench mortars, rifle grenades, machine guns or snipers… Things were specially active about this time. Very sharp fighting was in progress on the Vimy Ridge, not far south of the 1st’s sector and the disturbed area tended to spread to both flanks. The battalion’s patrols were very energetic and had several brushes with the enemy… Lieutenant Ward-Jones, Company Sergeant Major Miller, and Sergeants Freeman and Patten were among those brought to notice for good work at this period and received honours in the June list.’ (The History of the South Wales Borderers 1914-18 by C. T. Atkinson refers.)
By mid July the 1st Battalion was to be engaged in the struggle for Mametz Wood during the intermediate stages of the Somme battles. On 16 July 1916, in support of an attack by the Welsh Regiment on some trenches running N.W. from Bazentin-le-Petit Wood towards Pozieres, Ward-Jones, commanding A company, was killed while gallantly reconnoitring for a bombing attack he was intending to make.
This action and Ward-Jones’ death are described in The History of the South Wales Borderers 1914-18, and also in the Battalion War Diary which recorded the following:
‘Albert Lozenge Wood N. of Fricourt, 15 July 1916:
‘At 11:30 p.m. the battalion moved up via Contalmaison to Mametz Wood in support to 2nd Welch. A Company under 2nd Lt. Ward Jones took up a position in shell holes running N and SW from SW corner of Bazentin le Petit Wood to within about 150 yards of NW corner of Mametz Wood.’
‘Mametz Wood, 16 July 1916:
‘The whole battalion was in position by 2:00 a.m. This move was carried out to support the 2nd Welsh Regiment who occupied Bazentin-le-Petit Wood in an attempt … … in a portion of the German last line running NW from B-le-Petit Wood towards Pozieres. About 2.30 a.m. the wood became under fairly heavy hostile shelling, machine-gun fire and rifle fire during the 2nd Welsh attack which was not unsuccessful. In the afternoon the 2nd Welsh made a further attempt to seize the piece of trench on their left and succeeded in establishing themselves in a portion of it. A and C Companies were moved up to support them but were immediately withdrawn. In moving A Company into position 2nd Lt Ward Jones, No 26310 Sgt. Evans and 16756 Cpl Davies were killed. Other casualties during the day were of men wounded.’
Ward-Jones is buried in Flatiron Copse Cemetery, between Mametz and Bazentin-le-Grand, France.
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New home sales turned upward in August after an especially
poor showing in July, though remain well off levels from the first half of the year. The Census Bureau
and the Department of Housing and Urban Development report that sales increased
by 7.9 percent over the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of
421,000 . July sales were revised down
to a rate of 390,000 units from the original estimate of 394,000 which had
already represented a 13.4 percent drop from sales in June and a nine-month low. The August estimate is 12.6 percent higher
than the 374,000 unit estimate in August 2012.
The non-seasonally adjusted rate of sales in August was 35,000
compared to a revised estimate of 34,000 in July and 31,000 in August of last
The median price of a new home sold in August was $254,600
compared to $253,200 in August 2012 and the lowest median price reported since
October of last year. The average sales
price was $318,900, up from $305,500 a year earlier and the highest average
price since April's $337,000.
There are an estimated 175,000 new homes currently for sale
compared to 143,000 in August of last year.
At the current pace of sales this is estimated to be a 5.0 month supply.
New home sales in the Northeast were 8.8 percent above sales
in July and 27.6 percent higher than one year earlier. In the Midwest sales were up for the two
periods by 19.6 percent and 15.1 percent respectively. Sales in the South increased by 15.3 percent
month-over-month and 28.2 percent since last year. However sales in the West were down 14.6
percent from July and 21.2 percent from the same month in 2012.


From Henry Ward
Providence, 1 July 1775
Transmits by order of the Rhode Island general assembly “the inclosed Vote, putting the Rhode Island Army under your Command.”
Henry Ward (1732–1797) served as provincial secretary of Rhode Island from 1761 to 1797. This letter apparently was sent under cover of one from Ward to Brig. Gen. Nathanael Greene, commander of the Rhode Island forces. Greene received his letter on 4 July and probably forwarded GW’s letter to him that same day. The transfer of the Rhode Island command to GW, Greene wrote to Deputy Gov. Nicholas Cooke on 4 July, “is perfectly agreeable and I shall conduct myself accordingly” (Richard K. Showman et al., eds., The Papers of General Nathanael Greene [Chapel Hill, 1976—], 1:94–96). The copy of the Rhode Island general assembly’s resolution of 28 June that was enclosed in Ward’s letter to GW is in DLC:GW.


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Placing decorative accent pillows on top of even the oldest couch can add not only to its looks, but also to is comfort. Pillows can be blended in with the color of the room or used in contrast to it for a bolder look. Pillows can actually replace couches and chairs when needed. Too many people showed up for the movie night? Just bring out the pillows and everyone is happy.
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These are the results from Hastings Magistrates’ Court from August 19 - August 23
Timothy Padley, 56, of St Marks Road, Tunbridge Wells, indicated a plea of guilty to entering an address in Hastings when he was prohibited from doing so by a court non-molestation order. The offence took place on July 28. He also pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman by beating her on the same date. He was sentenced to eight weeks in prison, suspended for one year. The court made a community order with a requirement of 60 hours of unpaid work. Magistrates issued a restraining order.
Kevin Bulgin, 50, of Shaw Close, Hastings, was found guilty of assaulting a woman by beating her. The offence took place at Hastings on February 15. Sentencing was adjourned until September 16 for reports to be prepared. He was released on conditional bail.
Benjamin Taylor 33, of Fleminghouse Lane, Huddersfield, pleaded guilty to driving a Ford vehicle on the A21 London Road, at Hurst Green, on January 14, without due care and attention. He was fined £108 and his driving record endorsed with five penalty points.


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A Summit County judge denied a request to reduce the bond for a Commerce City woman accused of transporting drugs.
During a court hearing Tuesday, April 4, Alexis Ariana Romero, 24, of Commerce City, asked Judge Susanna Lea Messner-Cutler to reduce her $50,000 cash surety bond.
Romero has been held on bond in the Summit County jail since her arrest on March 10. She faces charges of possessing a Schedule 1 or 2 controlled substance in excess of 225 grams with intent to distribute, a Class 1 drug felony; possessing a Schedule 1 or 2 controlled substance greater than 4 grams, a Class 4 drug felony; and a controlled substance importation special offense, a Class 1 drug felony.
Around noon on March 8, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office K9 Narcotic Interdiction and Detection Team initiated a traffic stop based on intelligence from state and federal law enforcement, the Sheriff’s Office said in a news release last month.
During the traffic stop, the team’s drug-sniffing dog — Baby Blue — and her handler successfully detected drugs in the vehicle, the release states. Later, when executing a search warrant, law enforcement reportedly discovered 25 kilograms of cocaine. The cocaine tested positive for both cocaine and fentanyl, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Romero was arrested on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant at the time of the traffic stop and released on bond, the news release states. She was later arrested on felony charges stemming from the drugs found in her vehicle during the execution of the search warrant, according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office.
On Monday, Public Defender Jessica Dennis said Romero has been unable to post the $50,000 bond. Romero has reached out to family, but no one is able to help and a bondsman is requiring property to be put up as collateral, Dennis said.
“The bond is just too much for her due to her current circumstances,” Dennis said. “That is really keeping her in custody.”
But Deputy District Attorney Stephanie Cava noted that Romero has already sought a bond reduction that Judge Edward Casias denied and, previous to that, had her bond reduced from $100,000 to $50,000 during a weekend bond hearing.
Cava said Colorado State Patrol’s task force with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration has indicated that Romero is a flight risk because she has connections to individuals who could help her flee. Noting that Romero was allegedly transporting more than 50 pounds of cocaine, Cava also argued that Romero is a community safety risk.
“It is very possible she would not appear in court for this matter,” Cava said.
Romero said she does not have connections that could help her flee but was cut off by her public defender, who advised her not to speak on the matter in court. She also requested to be released on an ankle monitor but Judge Messner-Cutler denied that request as well.
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- U.K. regulators say people with history of serious allergic reactions shouldn’t get Pfizer’s COVID-19 shot.
- COVID-19 case detected on Royal Caribbean “cruise-to-nowhere.”
- Alberta tightens COVID-19 restrictions in response to surging infection rates.
- Fly-in First Nation asks for help moving out its elders.
- Manitoba extends restrictions through holidays, with exemptions.
British regulators warned Wednesday that people who have a history of serious allergic reactions shouldn’t receive the new Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine as the regulators investigate two adverse reactions that occurred on the first day of the country’s mass vaccination program.
The U.K.’s Medical and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is looking into whether the reactions were linked to the vaccine. The two people affected were staff members with the National Health Service (NHS) who had a history of allergies, and both are recovering. Authorities have not specified what their reactions were.
In the meantime, the regulator has issued the warning for anyone who has had a significant allergic reaction to a vaccine, medicine or food. That includes anyone who has been told to carry an adrenaline shot or others who have had potentially fatal allergic reactions.
“As is common with new vaccines, the MHRA have advised on a precautionary basis that people with a significant history of allergic reactions do not receive this vaccination after two people with a history of significant allergic reactions responded adversely yesterday,” Prof. Stephen Powis, medical director for the NHS in England, said in a statement. “Both are recovering well.”
The medical regulatory agency also said vaccinations should not be carried out in facilities that don’t have resuscitation equipment.
Pfizer and BioNTech said they were working with investigators “to better understand each case and its causes.”
Late-stage trials of the vaccine found “no serious safety concerns,” the companies said. More than 42,000 people have received two doses of the shot during those trials.
“In the pivotal phase three clinical trial, this vaccine was generally well tolerated with no serious safety concerns reported by the independent Data Monitoring Committee,” the companies said.
WATCH | Early COVID-19 vaccine recipients in U.K. put faith in science:
Documents published by the two companies showed people with histories of severe allergic reactions were excluded from the trials, and doctors were advised to look out for such reactions in trial participants who weren’t previously known to have severe allergies.
Even in non-emergency situations, health authorities must closely monitor new vaccines and medications because studies in tens of thousands of people can’t detect a rare risk that would affect one in a million.
Dr. Peter Openshaw, a professor of experimental medicine at Imperial College London, said there is a “very small” chance of an allergic reaction to any vaccine.
The MHRA last week gave emergency authorization to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, making Britain the first country to allow its widespread use.
The U.K. began its mass vaccination program on Tuesday, offering the shot to people over 80, nursing home staff and some NHS workers. It’s not clear how many people have received the vaccine so far.
As part of its emergency authorization for the vaccine, the MHRA required healthcare workers to report any adverse reactions to help regulators gather more information about safety and effectiveness.
What’s happening across Canada
As of 10:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Canada’s COVID-19 case count stood at 430,925, with 71,906 of those cases considered active. A CBC News tally of deaths based on provincial reports, regional health information and CBC’s reporting stood at 12,895.
British Columbia reported 566 new cases and 16 more deaths on Tuesday. Hospitalizations rose to 352, the province’s highest point since the start of the pandemic.
WATCH | Canada needs to build vaccine registry as doses delivered:
Alberta is imposing strict new measures in an effort to curb soaring COVID-19 infection rates, including a ban on outdoor and indoor social gatherings, a mandatory provincewide mask rule and the closure of dine-in service at restaurants and bars.
The province will also close all casinos and gyms, impose mandatory work-from-home measures and further limit in-person attendance at places of worship, among other measures.
The announcement came as Alberta reported 1,727 new cases and nine more deaths, and set another record with 20,388 active cases. There are 654 people hospitalized with COVID-19, 112 of whom are in ICU, both record highs for the province.
WATCH | Intensive care doctor in Alberta lauds tough new restrictions to curb COVID-19:
Saskatchewan reported 183 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, and six more deaths, the highest single-day increase in the province’s death toll since the pandemic began.
Five of the people who died were in their 80s and the sixth was in their 30s.
Saskatchewan now has 406 active cases per 100,000, which is the second-highest in the country, behind only Alberta’s 459 per 100,000.
Manitoba on Tuesday extended sweeping COVID-19 restrictions into the new year, which means holiday gatherings won’t be allowed. At the same time, officials added a number of exemptions to the provincial health order, including lifting a ban on drive-in church services, which some churches have flouted recently.
As well, thrift stores will be allowed to open and sell non-essential items, and acupuncture and osteopathy services will be permitted. The announcement came as the province reported 245 new cases, 13 more deaths and a test positivity rate of 13.3 per cent.
Ontario reported another 1,890 cases of COVID-19 and 28 more deaths linked to the illness on Wednesday.
The number of people in Ontario hospitals with confirmed infections climbed to 811. Of those, 221 are being treated in intensive care and 129 require the use of a ventilator.
The newly confirmed cases include 517 in Toronto, 471 in Peel Region and 187 in York Region — where hospital CEOs said this morning that their facilities have reached a “tipping point” in COVID-19 admissions.
Ontario is reporting 1,676 cases of #COVID19 and nearly 39,200 tests completed. Locally, there are 588 new cases in Toronto, 349 in Peel and 141 in York Region. There are 1,549 more resolved cases.

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Health Minister Christine Elliott on Tuesday said the province is planning to issue some kind of proof-of-vaccination card to those who receive their shots.
Quebec on Tuesday reported 1,564 new cases of COVID-19 and 36 additional deaths, bringing the provincial death toll to 7,313.
Hospitalizations increased to 835, with 114 people in intensive care units, according to provincial data.
In Atlantic Canada, Prince Edward Island reported no new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, leaving the number of cases in the province at 84. P.E.I. Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison announced four additional cases on Monday, all individuals in their 20s and 30s.
WATCH | P.E.I. official clarifies testing call for 20-somethings after ‘tremendous’ response:
Newfoundland and Labrador reported one new case on Tuesday. Premier Andrew Furey said on Monday the province would not be rejoining the so-called Atlantic bubble for at least the next month. That means all visitors to the province will be required to self-isolate for 14 days whether they’re from Atlantic Canada or not.
New Brunswick reported five new cases on Tuesday, four of which are in the Fredericton region.
Nova Scotia reported seven new cases on Tuesday, including one at a Dartmouth school.
Across the North, Yukon reported one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 58 — with 10 of those considered active.
Nunavut health officials reported one new case on Tuesday, in the community of Arviat.
There were no new cases reported Monday or Tuesday in the Northwest Territories.
WATCH | COVID-19’s burden on health care extends outside hospitals:
What’s happening around the world
From The Associated Press and Reuters, last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET
As of 10:30 a.m. ET Wednesday, there were more than 68.4 million cases of COVID-19 reported worldwide, with more than 44.1 million of those considered recovered or resolved, according to a coronavirus tracking tool maintained by Johns Hopkins University. The global death toll stood at more than 1.5 million.
A Royal Caribbean “cruise-to-nowhere” from Singapore confined nearly 1,700 passengers to their cabins in port for more than 16 hours after a COVID-19 case was detected on board, before allowing some to disembark on Wednesday.
All passengers aboard the Quantum of the Seas vessel had cleared a mandatory polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for the virus up to three days before the four-day cruise began on Monday.
Authorities said close contacts of the COVID-19 patient among the 1,680 guests and 1,148 crew members on board had so far tested negative. The passengers had been stuck in their rooms while contact tracing was being conducted.
The Quantum of the Seas returned to Singapore at 8 a.m. local time, and a Reuters witness saw some passengers disembarking at about 8 p.m. All passengers will undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing before leaving the terminal.
Deaths from COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to more than 2,200 a day on average, matching the frightening peak reached last April, and cases per day have eclipsed 200,000 on average for the first time on record, with the crisis all but certain to get worse because of the fallout from Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s.
Virtually every state is reporting surges just as a vaccine appears days away from getting the go-ahead in the U.S.
“What we do now literally will be a matter of life and death for many of our citizens,” Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday as he extended restrictions on businesses and social gatherings, including a ban on indoor dining and drinking at restaurants and bars.
While the impending arrival of the vaccine is reason for hope, he said, “at the moment, we have to face reality, and the reality is that we are suffering a very dire situation with the pandemic.”
The United Arab Emirates said Wednesday a Chinese coronavirus vaccine tested in the federation of sheikhdoms is 86 per cent effective, in a statement that provided few details but marked the first public release of information on the efficacy of the shot.
The announcement brought yet another shot into the worldwide race for a vaccine to end the pandemic, a scientific effort that has seen China and Russia compete with Western firms for an effective inoculation. While questions remain about the Sinopharm shot, already at least one country outside China plans to roll it out in a mass-vaccination campaign.
The U.A.E.’s Health and Prevention Ministry announced the results via a statement on the state-run WAM news agency, saying they “have reviewed Sinopharm CNBG’s interim analysis of the Phase III trials.”
“The analysis shows no serious safety concerns,” the statement said, without detailing whether any participant suffered side effects.
The number of households in Israel living under the poverty line has grown by nearly 50% during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an anti-poverty organization’s report published Wednesday. Israel has seen unemployment surge to over 20 per cent since the country first imposed a nationwide lockdown at the start of the outbreak in March. The country’s vital tourism industry has shrunk to virtually nil and thousands of businesses have closed. To make matters worse, the Israeli government has been at loggerheads over passing a national budget, resulting in major cutbacks to social services.


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The Butterflies of Pohnpei, Eastern Caroline Islands, Micronesia
Donald W. Buden and Jacqueline Y. Miller
Abstract: Fourteen species of butterflies are recorded from Pohnpei, Micronesia, seven for the first time. None is endemic to the island; all are widely distributed in the western Pacific, including parts of Indo-Australia, with many extending into or beyond southeastern Asia. A long history of plant introductions and agricultural experimentation may have facilitated dispersal of butterflies to the island and provided a broad selection of host plants for those arriving otherwise unassisted. At least one, and possibly two or more, unidentified species apparently confined to deep forest habitats were seen but not collected during this study. Compared with the local odonate fauna, the butterflies of Pohnpei differ in reaching their greatest abundance and species diversity in the lowlands, in lacking endemic species, and probably in having a higher turnover rate.
Occurrence of Hawksbill Turtles, Eretmochelys imbricata (Reptilia: Cheloniidae), near the Baja California Peninsula, México
Jeffrey A. Seminoff, Wallace J. Nichols, Antonio Resendiz, and Louise Brooks
Abstract: From 1997 to 2001 the occurrence of hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) was characterized at neritic foraging habitats along the Pacific coast of the Baja California Peninsula and in the Gulf of California, México, through in-water capture of live turtles and searches for dead carcasses. We recorded a total of 27 hawksbill turtles: 14 (four live-captured and 10 strandings [dead turtles]) along the Pacific coast of Baja California and 13 (seven live-captured and six strandings) in the Gulf of California. The range of straight carapace lengths for hawksbill turtles from the Pacific and the Gulf of California was 35.4 to 52.5 cm (mean = 42.5 cm) and 34.4 to 74.2 cm (mean = 48.0 cm), respectively. Although hawksbills are uncommon in coastal neritic habitats near Baja California, their continued presence indicates that this region should be included as a focus area for future conservation efforts.
An Update on Modes and Timing of Gamete and Planula Release in Hawaiian Scleractinian Corals with Implications for Conservation and Management
Steven P. Kolinski and Evelyn F. Cox
Abstract: Reproductive data for 24 of the 50 plus species of scleractinian corals in Hawai‘i are available. A majority of species (75%) are broadcast spawners, just over half (58%) of which are hermaphrodites. Peak reproduction of Hawaiian corals occurs during summer months, although reproduction continues year-round for some brooders. Timing, duration, mode, and location of reproductive processes have implications for disturbance management, assessment, and conservation of reef corals.
A New Species of Callulops (Anura: Microhylidae) from Papua New Guinea
Fred Kraus and Allen Allison
Abstract: We describe a new species of Callulops from the vicinity of Crater Mountain Biological Station in south-central Papua New Guinea. The species may be distinguished from its congeners by its unique dorsal color pattern, moderately expanded digital disks bearing circummarginal grooves, smooth skin, relatively long legs, and relatively short snout. The species is currently known only from the type locality, and its nearest relatives remain obscure.
Five Species of Parasitic Copepods (Siphonostomatoida: Pandaridae) from the Body Surface of a White Shark Captured in Morro Bay, California
George W. Benz, Henry F. Mollet, David A. Ebert, Corrine R. Davis, and Sean R. Van Sommeran
Abstract: Five pandarid (Copepoda) species, Dinemoura producta, D. latifolia, Echthrogaleus coleoptratus, Pandarus bicolor, and Achtheinus oblongus, were collected from the external body surface of a white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, taken from Morro Bay in the northeastern Pacific Ocean off central California. This is the first report of parasitic copepods collected from C. carcharias captured in the northeastern Pacific along the West Coast of North America. It is proposed that the species-rich infections of some white sharks may be the result of the wide wanderings of individual sharks through waters inhabited by other elasmobranchs.
A Survey of the Small Reef Fishes of Kane‘ohe Bay, O‘ahu, Hawaiian Islands
David W. Greenfield
Abstract: The small, sedentary fishes, many of which are cryptic, in Kane‘ohe Bay, O‘ahu, Hawaiian Islands, were surveyed based on 75 small rotenone stations from 10 different habitats. These stations resulted in a total of 192 species from 48 different families. An additional 10 other small species were recorded from the bay in other samples ancillary to this study for a total of 202 species from 49 families. Assemblage structure for specific taxa was investigated using detrended correspondence analysis. Only the following taxa demonstrated various levels of clustering of stations from specific habitats in ordination space: Blennioidei, Labridae, Apogonidae, Gobiidae, Serranidae, and Anguilliformes. When these taxa were combined into a single analysis the distinctiveness of sheltered patch reefs within the bay from all other habitats was reinforced. These findings support earlier conclusions based on studies in the Atlantic Ocean that a search for a single model to explain assemblage structure of coral-reef fishes is ill founded.
Chemical Indicators of Anthropogenic Nitrogen-Loading in Four Pacific Estuaries
Brian Fry, Arian Gace, and James W. McClelland
Abstract: Watershed inputs of anthropogenic nitrogen (N) are altering the trophic status of estuaries worldwide. In this study we compared two chemical approaches for assessing watershed N inputs to estuaries: (1) use of conventional nutrient concentration measurements, and (2) use of nitrogen isotope ([delta]15N) measurements in estuarine sediments and biota. Of special interest was testing whether [delta]15N assays were generally robust tracers of watershed N across different estuarine systems. Four Pacific estuaries were chosen for study at widely spaced intervals on the U.S. West Coast: Padilla Bay (northern Washington State), South Slough (southern Oregon), Elkhorn Slough (central California), and Tijuana River (southern California). These estuaries are part of the National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) system. They are relatively small and shallow, are well flushed by tides, and can receive substantial natural N-loading from seasonally upwelled offshore waters. Results showed that none of the estuaries was truly pristine, with high watershed DIN (dissolved inorganic nitrogen) concentrations >500 [mu] M especially in Elkhorn and Tijuana estuaries that respectively received high agricultural and sewage inputs. Nitrogen isotope assays failed to detect N-loading under conditions of very high ammonium inputs from sewage, but were otherwise useful indicators of estuarine N status in all four estuaries. Overall, using a combination of nutrient and isotope measurements was the best strategy for detecting watershed N-loading in these estuaries. The combination approach could be used to generate maps of low, medium, and high inputs to each of the four study estuaries. The N isotope measurements appear to be useful especially for tracing historical development of N-based eutrophication and for showing entry of pollutant N into local food webs.
Sieve Plates and Habitat Adaptation in the Foraminifer Planulina ornata
Johanna M. Resig and Craig R. Glenn
Abstract: Planulina ornata (d’Orbigny), a coarsely perforate species of foraminifera having a low trochospiral test was recovered attached to phosphatic hardgrounds from the lower oxygen-minimum zone off Peru. Above the base of individual pores are calcified, perforate sieve plates, the largest so far described. Structure of the pores suggests a possible association with mitochondria and respiratory function. These large pores may facilitate extraction of the severely limited amount of oxygen from the ambient bottom waters at that locale.
Pacific Science Assocation

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A Sea Chest has to be better, right?
A Sea Chest is a common item on larger vessels. It allows most all raw water intake to be centrally located for cooling engines, generators and air conditioners. Often this allows easier access to the strainers and sea cocks. So, that’s better, right?
Simplicity in Design
The Sea Chest seen in these photos is a simple fiberglass square tube riser. The opening on top includes a circular port. You can reach in to remove any debris. Debris may include jellyfish, plastic bags or flotsam.
Easy to service from inside the boat…But?
The Sea Chest does not reduce the amount of through hull valves or sea cocks. This boat has the same amount of sea cocks or through hull valves as any other boat without a Sea Chest. Above all, you should cycle all sea cocks periodically to ensure they can be closed when needed.
On boats less than 65 feet the sea chest will often take up valuable engine room real estate. In fact, we usually only see this in a handful of pleasure boats. It may be preferable to use the space for other equipment such as batteries or a work station.
Watch this video to see the location of a sea chest in a smaller 44ft trawler’s engine room. It is quite uncommon to have a sea chest in a boat this small. I know….is 44 feet really small? You should spy it about 1 minute and 12 seconds in. And this quick second video shows the exterior below the waterline of the hull. You will see the square plate strainer which is the intake for the sea chest. Don’t forget to check out the additional photos to really get the picture.
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Learning golf has been a long-time desire. Unfortunately, the expense and time involved in taking lessons, purchasing golf clubs, visiting the driving range, and playing an actual game thwarted this desire.
Then I recalled a friend mention she sometimes plays golf. I thought it would be a great time to learn to play this expensive sport at an affordable price. As with employing staff, I found that hiring coaches is quite reasonable while anything that needs to be imported tends to be expensive.
There are four golf courses between Accra and the port city of Tema.
- Achimota Golf Club – located 15 minutes north of downtown Accra. 18 holes
- Bok Nam Kim – located at the Air Force Officer’s Mess at Burma Camp. This is the military base that seems to occupy most of Eastern Accra. 9 holes
- Celebrity Golf Club – located between Accra and Tema; approximately 30-40 minutes drive in traffic from Osu. 18 holes
- Tema Golf Country Club – 18 holes
Apparently, the last three clubs do not believe in websites.
($1 = GHC 3)
I visited Celebrity Golf Club over the weekend. You have to pay an initiation fee and an annual membership. For a single person the total is around 1500 cedis. Then, every time you play you must pay an additional 30 cedis (greens fees). If you do not become a member, then it costs 40 cedis to play. I believe there is a weekday and weekend rate of 30 and 40 cedis, respectively. Private lessons cost 30 cedis per session.
As far as golf courses go, Celebrity Golf Club hardly compares to what I’ve seen in the States. Nonetheless, you must recognize that the price is much cheaper than what you would pay in the US. For instance, The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego has an initiation fee of $350,000 and monthly dues of $1,452. Even the more affordable Bernardo Heights Country Club has an initiation fee of $6,500 and monthly dues of $582. It’s simply a matter of you get what you pay for.
Achimota Golf Club is undergoing a $2 million renovation to bring the course up to international standards. I heard that initiation fees will be 6,000 – 7,000 cedis for individuals and $10,000 for corporations. The golf club will not be open to new members for another 2 months.
I spoke to the owner of Golf World at the Tema Central Mall. Golf World is official distributor of Callaway Golf and other major golf brands. He said his high-quality starter (golf) set would cost $900. Disregarding the price, I don’t want to have an additional bag to check-in when I leave Ghana.
Ultimately, I decided I still won’t take up golf in Ghana because I don’t think I can afford the 6 hours to sit in traffic from Osu to Sakumono to play a round of golf.
Well, maybe I’ll rent a golf set and take some lessons for 80 cedis a pop.


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Psychiatrist: Trauma victims have higher risk of developing mental illness
A psychiatrist says that people who experience trauma suffer from much higher rates of mental illness.
Dr. Jeffrey Deitz, an assistant professor of psychiatry at Quinnipiac University, says that most people who experience trauma do not commit suicide, but the trauma does increase their risk.
Newtown police found Jeremy Richman, 49, dead of apparent suicide at Edmond Town Hall where he had an office Monday morning. He was the father of 6-year-old Avielle Richman, who was among the 20 children and six adults killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012.
Police say a note was found next to Richman's body, but are not releasing what it said.
Richman's death came days after the suicides of two survivors of the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last year.
Deitz says people who suffer from traumatic experiences, like losing a child or living through a mass shooting, carry the vulnerability with them for the rest of their lives.
"It's extremely common for someone to re-experience or a worsening of their traumatic experience later in life, usually precipitated by some kind of trigger," he says.
The mother of one of the Parkland survivors who committed suicide said her daughter suffered from survivor's guilt and post-traumatic stress disorder.
An autopsy was performed Tuesday on Richman. The office of the chief medical examiner says details about his death will be released Wednesday.
Newtown officials say they want to make sure people are aware of resources for those who need help.

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Functional state of a person: concept, species, research. Mental and physical condition
The functional state of a person is nothing more than a whole complex of properties that indicate the level of its viability. It is the basis for characterizing the activity of the organism in certain conditions, directions, with the available reserve of forces and energy.
In addition, the functional state is the main criterion for characterizing a person's capabilities and behavior.
Components of the health level
The general functional state of the human body is composed of those or other changes. They occur in all of its physiological systems, namely:
- central nervous;
- cardiovascular, etc.
In addition, the functional state of a person is influenced by the shifts possible during the course of mental processes, such as sensation and perception, thinking and memory, attention and imagination. Depends on your health and from subjective experiences.
Classification of human states
There are a huge number of factors affecting human behavior and health. That is why the functional state of the organism in each specific situation is unique. Nevertheless, from a huge number of special cases, the scientists identified the most basic. They are united in certain classes. This state:
- normal functioning;
is a border guard.
It is possible to attribute a functional state to a particular class only by using certain evaluation criteria, namely, reliability and activity price. The first of them characterizes a person's ability to work with a given level of accuracy, reliability and timeliness. The indicator of the same price of activity serves to characterize the functional state from the point of view of the depletion of the vital forces of the organism, which ultimately has a direct effect on the level of its health.
Based on these criteria, the functional state is delineated as permissible and unacceptable. This classification is used in studies on the possibility of working.
To which class should the functional state of the patient be attributed, it is decided by physicians specifically depending on one or another case. For example, the state of fatigue. It leads to a decrease in performance indicators, but it is wrong to consider it unacceptable. However, if the degree of fatigue passes below the lower limits of a certain norm, then the functional state is forbidden. Such an assessment is not given by chance.
Excessive stress of a person's psychological and physical resources worsens his physical condition. In the future, this kind of fatigue is a potential source of the emergence of various ailments. On this basis, the normal and pathological functional state of health is distinguished. The latter of these two classes is the subject of medical research. For example, after long experiences or stresses, diseases of the blood vessels and heart, digestive system, and also neuroses often arise.
There is one more classification of human functional states. It is built using the criteria of adequacy of responses to the requirements of labor activity. According to this classification, functional states are attributed to adequate mobilization and dynamic mismatch.
The first of these two types is characterized by the degree of tension in the capabilities of a person and the requirements that are imposed on him under specific conditions. This condition can be disturbed by increased loads, duration and excessive activity. In this case, fatigue accumulates in the body and a state is attributed to the dynamic mismatch. At the same time, a person will have to make efforts to achieve the desired result, which exceed the required ones.
Initial examination of a doctor
When contacting a medical institution, the assessment of the functional state of the patient by a specialist is performed on the basis of survey data, a survey, laboratory and other studies. Sometimes such events are conducted in relation to patients who are undergoing surgery. In this case, complex studies are carried out, revealing the level of the functional state of a person.
The complaints of the patient and his anatomical data are considered, as well as the results of the clinical examination, containing information about:
- arterial pressure;
- heart rate;
- decrease or increase of body weight;
- the presence of edema, etc.
The state of the system of blood vessels and heart
Where does the study of the functional state of the body begin? With an evaluation of the work of his heart and blood vessels. And it's not surprising. The normal functional state of the cardiovascular system allows oxygen to be delivered to every cell of the human body. This makes it possible for the whole body to work as usual. In addition, the assessment of the state of blood vessels and the heart is in the first place due to the fact that they are extremely vulnerable to modern humans.
What are the main indicators of the functional state of such an important system for us? This is a pulse indicating the heart rate, as well as an analysis of its changes.
This figure for men at rest should be from 55 to 70 beats per minute, and in women - from 60 to 75. At large values, the pulse is considered to be rapid, which is a sign of tachycardia. The frequency of heart attacks below the norm indicates an ailment such as a bradycardia.
Your health also depends on blood pressure indicators. Its normal value is in the range of 100-129 / 60-79 mm.gt;Art. Increased pressure indicates hypertension, and lowered - to hypotension.
It is impossible to assess the functional state of the cardiovascular system without examining the characteristics of the change in its performance after intense physical exertion. This takes into account the duration of recovery of the organism. Similar studies are conducted using a variety of functional samples.
The state of the breathing system
To ensure the vital activity of the body, a constant process of oxygen entering into it and discharging water vapor and carbon dioxide is necessary. For this respiratory system is responsible.
Three parameters are considered to evaluate the functional state of a given system. This is the depth, frequency and type of breathing.
One of the most important indicators is BH.This is the respiration rate, which is necessary for the normal supply of oxygen to all body systems. The values of this indicator depend on a number of reasons. This can be the temperature of the body or the environment, as well as the period before or after eating. The frequency of breathing changes from the position of the body. Its smaller values are observed in the prone position, and large ones are standing. In men, breathing is less by 2-4 breaths per minute than in women. On average, the normal BH value ranges from 14 to 16.
How can we determine the functional state of the respiratory system? This is possible in the analysis:
1. Ratio of heart rate and respiratory rate. At rest and during exercise, these values range from 4: 1 to 5: 1.An increase in these indicators due to heart rate will indicate a decrease in the thermodynamics of the heart. A decrease in values due to the growth of the black hole will indicate a less economical operation of the lungs.
2. Delayed breathing. For this, the Stange test is performed. If a person could hold his breath for more than 80 seconds, you can talk about the excellent condition of his lungs, 70-80 - good, 65-70 - average, less than 65 - about weak.
Central nervous system condition
The evaluation of the performance of all organs is performed during the examination and according to the results of a whole complex of biochemical analyzes. However, with regard to the nervous system, specialists here face a number of difficulties connected with the limitations of instrumental research.
The physical condition of a person directly depends on the performance of its central nervous system. And the strength of the nervous processes occurring in our body is quite large. This can be evidenced by the fact that our emotional sphere depends on the work of the nervous system. This is the stability of the mood and the ability to restrain, perseverance and courage, as well as many other criteria.
In order to determine the functional status of the central nervous system, it is important for a specialist to ascertain the characteristics of a patient's sleep. The fact is that the night rest has two phases. This dream is slow and fast. During the night time, these phases change places, repeating from 3 to 5 times. If this interruption is disturbed, a sleep disorder is diagnosed, which indicates mental and neurotic disorders in the body.
An important indicator of the functional state of the central nervous system is the coordination of movements. Specific samples are used to determine this indicator. With their help, static and dynamic coordination of the patient's movements is revealed.
Disorder of this function indicates overfatigue of the body or the presence of pathological changes that have arisen in certain areas of the nervous system.
Also to clarify the functional status of the CNS are applied:
- EEG, or an electroencephalogram that records the electrical activity of the brain tissue;
- REG, or rheoencephalogram, which examines the cerebral blood flow of the brain vessels;
- EMG, or electromyography, which registers the electrical activity of skeletal muscles;
- chronaximetry, which investigates the excitability of the nervous tissue, depending on the period of action of the stimulus;
- Romberg's test, revealing disturbances of balance when a person is standing;
- Yarotsky test, which determines the threshold of sensitivity, which has a vestibular analyzer;
- finger-nasal test, for which the patient should reach with his index finger to the tip of the nose( failure can indicate neurosis, brain trauma, fatigue and other violations of the functional state).
Studies of the nervous system are able to identify some of its pathologies. These are neuroses or neurosis-like conditions, neurasthenia, etc.
The functional mental state of an organism, as a rule, examines the dynamics of a person's working capacity. At the same time, one of the main indicators is the fatigue of the organism, that is, its natural reaction, which occurs when the voltage builds up in the course of prolonged work.
From the point of view of physiology, the fatigue that arises in a person speaks about the depletion of his internal reserves. In this case, all body systems transfer their functional activity to other regimes. For example, by increasing the number of cardiac contractions, the minute volume of blood flow decreases. This process, like many others, slows down the pace of work, violates the accuracy, coordination and rhythm of movements.
With increasing fatigue, the emotional sphere suffers. Changes affecting mental processes slow the functioning of the sense organs, translating them into an inertial regime. Also, with fatigue, the response rate decreases, which indicates an increase in the sensorimotor reaction time.
It becomes difficult for a tired person to perform complex movements. In addition, in such a state, the amount of attention is narrowed with a decrease in the functions of its distribution and switching. As a result, conscious control significantly worsens, which a person must perform for the performance of his activities.
Deterioration of the functional state of the body when fatigued leads to difficulty in extracting information contained in long-term memory. The short-term storage system is also violated.
With the growth of fatigue in humans, the motives of activity are transformed. So, in the early stages of the work process, there is a business mood. However, due to the accumulation of fatigue, the motives for avoiding activity become predominant.
In the process of labor, the human body passes through four stages. They include the stages:
- optimum performance;
- the final rush.
After completion of the last stage, a mismatch of labor activity occurs. How to restore the optimal level of efficiency? For this, it is necessary to stop activities in order to actively or passively relax.
Sometimes a person experiences cumulation, or accumulation of fatigue. This happens in cases where the usefulness or duration of periods of rest for him is not enough. In such cases, chronic fatigue develops, which is expressed in a feeling of constant fatigue, drowsiness, etc. Objective signs of this functional state at its initial stages are not very well expressed. But their appearance can always indicate a change in the ratio of periods such as the stage of working, as well as optimal performance.
This is one of the indicators of the functional state of the organism of a working person. Determine the degree of tension activity can be based on the structure of the labor process. This takes into account the content of the workload, as well as its saturation and intensity.
There are two classes of states of tension. The first of them is specific. It determines the intensity and dynamics of the psychophysical processes that underlie the performance of labor skills. The second class of tension is nonspecific. It reveals the psychophysical resources of the employee.
Maintenance of a normal functional state of the body
The limit of human health depends on it:
- power supply;
- the magnitude of the reserve capabilities of the body;
- experience and professional preparedness;
- sanitary and hygienic working conditions;
- the direction of personality.
In order to maintain a normal level of the functional state of the body, it is necessary to observe conditions that prevent fatigue. For this it is important to correctly alternate work and rest.
However, not all the problems associated with fatigue can be solved with the help of breaks in work. An important role in this case will be the organization of the place of personnel and his work. At the same time, it is necessary to comply with the following conditions:
- providing sufficient working space;
- availability of artificial and natural lighting;
- permissible level of vibration, noise and other factors of production;
- presence of warning signs and necessary instructions;
- economy and trouble-free maintenance of working equipment, etc.
How to restore and maintain your health?
With the help of innovative technologies, Russian scientists made an amazing discovery. The group, led by SV Koltsov, created a unique instrument based on the use of a scalar element of a magnetic field and longitudinal electromagnetic waves.
The invention has been called the "Functional State Corrector"( CFS).The main purpose of using the device is to reduce the biological age of a person. Moreover, rejuvenation occurs as a result of an increase in the dynamics of processes in the aquatic environment.
Working on the body, the corrector of the functional state normalizes all vital biorhythms, regulating the work of the endocrine, cardiovascular, digestive, immune and other systems.
Therapy of CFS is carried out at the expense of information blocks and polarization of medicinal plants and herbs, which are recorded on magnetic media of the device. Helping to strengthen health and Massaru Emoto - images of water crystals. They are also located on the magnetic media of the CFS.
Koltsov's plates serve as a low-power generator that converts the electromagnetic radiation of the environment into a safe for our health. At the same time, the CFS protects its owner from the negative impact of working computers, mobile phones and various household appliances.
Koltsov's plates contain figurative information in those rhythms that have outer cosmic radiation and the Earth's magnetic field. They have a beneficial effect not only on individual functions of the organism, but also on all its systems. There is information on these plates that counteracts negative psychoenergetic effects. The device has passed certification and has the conclusion of sanitary-epidemiological service.
With the help of CFS it is possible:
1. Cure colds and viral diseases, removing symptoms such as fever and cough, aches and colds, weakness, etc.
2. Solve the problems associated with eye diseases.
3. To cure and inhibit tumor processes, including malignant ones.
4. Get rid of gallbladder and kidney disease.
5. Eliminate osteoporosis.
6. Strengthen the body in the process of rehabilitation after the transferred operations.
7. Increase the effectiveness of massage and manual therapy sessions.
8. Treat hepatitis and cirrhosis.
9. Eliminate arrhythmia and fight with narrowing of the vessels of the brain.
10. Take preventive measures to prevent the occurrence of strokes and heart attacks.
11. Treat prostate adenoma.
12. Rid man of alcoholism.
13. Remove herpes.
14. Recover memory and cure sclerosis.
15. Get rid of varicose veins.
Also in the line of KFS Koltsov there are cosmetic devices. Their use allows you to renew and rejuvenate, and also to moisturize and nourish the skin. Healing plates are recommended for daily use.


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One of the nation’s foremost recognized Pop artists, this month’s Pink cover artist Perry Milou is best known for creating pop culture contemporary art that frequently tributes global icons, Americana — like the striking Lady Liberty that graces our July cover—and celebrities such as Madonna, Sylvester Stallone, and his iconic painting of Pope Francis’ historic visit to America. In 2016, the spontaneous, non-commissioned portrait of the pontiff won Milou recognition as official licensed portrait artist by The World Meeting of Families.
There’s a world of playful pastels and a wise old soul in love with travel and nature living inside the imaginative mind of 18-year-old Emma Steuer.
From Pawleys Island, S.C., Emma is a Class of 2017 graduate of the Academy of Arts, Science and Technology High School in Myrtle Beach. She is currently carrying a full load of freshman classes at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, with plans for a fall transfer to the College of Charleston to pursue marine biology.
It’s a jungle out there…on this month’s cover. So much to see and discover—can you find the secret? The three enchanted birds each sharing a secret with “The Goddess,” inspired by artist Mira Scott’s daughter, are an African Grey, a White Bellied Caique and … what is the secret, you ask?
Alis Volat Propriis: She flies with her own wings. Surrounded by angels’ trumpets, brightly colored hibiscus, variegated ginger and monkey ball vines, can you find the motionless little observer?
A goddess has many facets, names and aspects. The worship of goddesses dates back to Paleolithic times. Evidence indicates most ancient tribes and cultures were matriarchal. Among the first human images discovered are the “Venus figures,” nude female figures dating back to the Cro-Magnons between 35,000 and 10,000 BC.
Jonathan Green, a Gardens Corner, SC native, is a nationally acclaimed and awarded professional artist, who graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1982.
“I never thought of life without art. I’ve done art all of my life and had tremendous support from the women of my family—my grandmother, my mother, aunts. I’ve always had the ability to do art within my family because it was looked upon as a special omen, if you will, the fact that someone could create something just based on looking at it. There was a tremendous sense of pride, but not from the prospective of Jonathan Green, the artist, but from the perspective of Jonathan Green having the ability and God-given talent to do these things,” said Jonathan.
Erisha Rubingh is a fashion and lifestyle illustrator. Inspired by style in every form—food, fashion and décor, her illustrations reflect her naturally effervescent and colorful personality. If Erisha had to describe her illustrations in one word, it would be, “Exuberant! Or Vivacious! It’s hard to pick just one!” she said.
Dabney Mahanes says, “I didn’t become a serious artist until my mid 50s.” Truth be told, she was a serious artist from childhood, it’s just the opportunity to fully focus on her talents didn’t present itself until later in life. She had a double dose of creativity from early on, majoring in graphic design and fashion illustration at college to divert her from her dream of being a dancer. Taking hints from society, she tried to persuade her artisanship into a practical package, which would come with the chance of a “real” career and steady salary.

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2012 Wideman International Piano Competition first prize winner Asiya Korepanova (left), a native of Russia, is shown with Dr. Lester Senter Wilson, executive director of the Competition.
Fire up those keys, the competition is on.
The 2013 Wideman International Piano Competition will be held Friday and Saturday at Hurley School of Music, Centenary College.
This year 12 countries will be represented: in addition to contestants from Alabama, California, Colorado, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Washington in the United States, there are contestants from, China, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macedonia, Moldova, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. Thirty-five teachers including many of the top ranked teachers in the country are ...


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An FHA loan is a home mortgage backed by the government – specifically, by the federal housing administration. The term "FHA loan" is actually somewhat of a misnomer because the FHA doesn’t actually lend money to would-be homeowners. Rather, it insures the loans made by private lenders.
If you are looking for a financing option to fund the purchase of your home, an FHA loan is a choice worth considering. originally established as.
203K Loan Limit · FHA 203K renovation loans are for owner occupied properties. The maximum fha 203k loan limit varies based upon the county in North Carolina where you are buying or refinancing. Did you know that if you are a FIRST TIME HOME BUYER you might qualify for a 3% Mortgage TAX CREDIT! There are income and sales price restrictions.
FHA loans are guaranteed by the federal government. Should a home owner default on her monthly payments, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban development has committed to paying the lender a percentage of the default on the debtor’s behalf. Part of the payments made on an FHA loan is based on a monthly.
What I see: Locally, well-qualified borrowers can get the following fixed-rate mortgages without points: A 15-year FHA (up to.
Apply for an FHA Loan with U.S. Bank today. See our competitive FHA Loan rates for 15- or 30-year fixed loans & learn about qualifications & requirements.
Apply For Fha Loans Basic FHA Insured Home Mortgage | GovLoans.gov – General program requirements. home buyers or current homeowners who intend to live in the home and are able to meet the cash investment, the mortgage payments, eligibility and credit requirements, can apply for a home mortgage loan through an FHA-approved lender.
FHA is the largest insurer of residential mortgages in the world. FHA loan requirements and guidelines cover things like mortgage insurance, lending limits, debt to income ratios, credit issues, and closing costs.
TLDR: An FHA Loan is an affordable, accessible loan option that's particularly suitable for first time home buyers. It protects lenders in the instance of borrower.
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What foods help acid reflux go away?
5 Top Foods to Stave Off Acid Reflux Symptoms
Bananas. This low-acid fruit can help those with acid reflux by coating an irritated esophageal lining and thereby helping to combat discomfort.
Melons. Like bananas, melons also are a highly alkaline fruit.
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This was a retrospective cohort analysis looking back at clinical records of individuals with acid reflux who had either been prescribed usual treatment (proton pump inhibitors or PPIs) or evolved their diet program to a Mediterranean style and alkaline water (water that is less acidic than plain tap water). Acid reflux, also referred to as gastro-oesophageal reflux condition (GORD), is really a condition where stomach acid leaks back up in to the gullet, causing pain. Heartburn and acid reflux disorder: 10 food triggers in order to avoid over the festive period.
Lots of people with GERD find that certain foods trigger their symptoms. Lessen your intake of saturated fats and trans fats and replace them with these healthier unsaturated fats. Sources of healthy fats contain avocados, walnuts, flaxseed, olive oil, sesame oil, and sunflower oil.
Fruit on a clear stomach passes quickly and can not offer you heartburn. The easiest way to start your entire day is drinking a glass of water on an empty stomach. The more saliva is shaped, the considerably more digestive enzymes are swallowed, assisting your stomach to digest your belly content.
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This reinforces the low esophageal sphincter, rendering it less likely that acid will back way up in the esophagus. The coating allows your physician to visit a silhouette of your esophagus, stomach and higher intestine. A tiny camera on the end of the endoscope enables your doctor examine your esophagus, stomach and the beginning of your little intestine (duodenum). One researcher recommended that drinking diluted apple company cider vinegar after a meal may help alleviate heartburn for some people. Heartburn happens when the contents of your stomach rise into your esophagus, where tummy acids can burn the tissue.
Until recently, researchers didn’t grasp GERD, and there is a lack of scientific evidence to claim that changing the diet could improve symptoms. There’s little clinical evidence linking these food types to GERD symptoms, however the anecdotal experiences of some individuals with the condition claim that these food types may worsen symptoms. An article published in the Gastroenterology Research and Exercise Journal found a connection between reflux esophagitis, which is inflammation that’s usually due to GERD, and a high intake of specific foods.
If you don’t experience relief within a couple of weeks, your doctor might recommend prescription drugs or surgery.
I used to obtain severe heartburn often when I seemed to be pregnant, and I still get it occasionally when I eat spicy foods. âœ”ï¸ Wear loose fitting clothing and steer clear of anything tight around your center, which can put pressure on your stomach. âœ”ï¸ Avoid eating too close to bedtime, and don’t lie down straight after eating. Too many fizzy drinks can cause gas build up in the abdomen and gastric distension (bloating), and if your stomach is distended, there is increased strain on the LOS, promoting reflux. Common high fat offenders include heavy fried foods like seafood and chips, as well as fatty cuts of meats, specifically pork and lamb.
The foods you eat affect the amount of acid your tummy produces. Typically the LES closes to avoid food in the abdomen from upgrading into the esophagus. Green Vegetables. If you want green vegetables and also have acid reflux disorder, you’re in luck.
What fruit is good for acid reflux?
Fruits and vegetables are important in a healthy diet. But certain fruits can cause or worsen GERD symptoms, especially highly acidic fruits.
Tomatoes and citrus fruit
tomato sauce or foods that use it, such as pizza and chili.
It’s important to note that obesity can be an independent risk point for GERD, since it increases intra-abdominal strain and brings about dysfunction of the low esophageal sphincter (LES). The GSAS-ds scores decreased from 1.28 prior to the diet program to 0.72 after initiation of the diet. As we saw in Part II and Portion III, a high-carbohydrate diet plan promotes bacterial overgrowth. Discover the little-known factors behind heartburn and GERD, and find out how to get rid of the problem forever. In this final article of the series, we will discuss three ways to treating acid reflux and GERD without drug treatments.
Changes to the dietary plan often require self-control and it can be complex and difficult to attain and maintain nutrition merely by physician recommendation. We don’t know for certain that the Mediterranean diet program had no undesireable effects – for example, it could have a detrimental influence on other health measures (such as for example vitamin and mineral quantities). The mean lowering was greater in the Mediterranean diet plan and alkaline water class (mean difference 12.1%, 95% CI 1.53 to 22. In the Mediterranean diet plan and alkaline water team, scores lowered by 39.3% (95% CI 33.1% to 45.5%) from an average of 19.1 (95% CI 17.6-20.

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When you are looking at options and ideas for modernizing and renovating your bathroom one of the choices you need to make is what material you want for your bathroom countertops, Bayville and elsewhere. Here are some ideas for you to consider.
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Marble might be a less popular choice in the kitchen because it does not do well if they are well used, but in the bathroom, it can work beautifully. You can get the cheaper option of cultured marble and you can also look at onyx too. This is translucent and people are drawn to the glow it achieves. Marble comes in different colors and is great for creating something elegant using bathroom countertops Egg Harbor or where you are.
This is something a lot of people would say is not a good idea because everyone knows wood does not do well in a moist and humid environment like the bathroom. But there are exceptions you just need to use certain woods and make sure they are treated. Teak, Brazilian Epi and Rosewood are oily and dense and will be fine. Harder Maple and Oak woods need to be treated but can also work. Bamboo is technically a grass not wood but would also work though it needs sanding and varnishing to prevent the little splinters that occur.
A lot of people choose plastic laminate because it is affordable and it is a good option for this part of the home. But the problem can be that moisture gets into the layers and that can cause some separation as it expands. It is also not scratch resistant so be careful with sharp things on the counter and encourage your children to take care with these types of bathroom countertops Bayville.
Granite is more expensive than some of the other options but you get that money back because when kept sealed it lasts a lifetime. It is attractive, you can have different finishes for the surface and more edges to choose from than the plastic option. It is a natural stone which some people prefer and the graining and veins are something a lot of people love.
Glass does not have to be thin and fragile, indeed it is not that when chosen for your bathroom countertops Egg Harbor. It can be cut into different shapes, be given different edging and comes in different tints. You can also choose to layer pieces to create something more unique. Always make sure the supplier tempers the glass so it is break-resistant though this does not mean it is unbreakable and it might be best in a bathroom where smaller children are not in and out and banging on it and such. It is possible with glass to have a template made so you can see what it looks like before the piece is cut. This is a good way to make sure the size and shape is just right before the glass cutting starts.
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Associated Press (10/29/2003), Tom Petty and Heartbreakers Honored
Associated Press, October 29, 2003
Tom Petty and Heartbreakers Honored
by Christina Almeida
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers received the Legend Award on Monday at the 2003 Radio Music Awards.
Stevie Nicks presented the award to the group in front of thousands of cheering fans at the Aladdin hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip.
"He not only started out as my greatest musical influence, but today he's still my greatest musical influence,'' Nicks said.
The group performed two songs, "I'm Crying'' and "Runnin' Down a Dream.'' Petty thanked radio stations for taking a chance on an "unknown band.''
Beyonce opened the show with her sultry single, "Baby Boy,'' which the diva belted out surrounded by a ring of fire.
Other superstars included Jewel, Avril Lavigne and Michelle Branch. Nelly, P. Diddy and Murphy Lee hit the stage and sung "Shake Ya Tailfeather.''
The hit won best driving song.
The two-hour show broadcast live on NBC also honored Michael Jackson, who took home the Humanitarian Award.
"Thank you for your love, your support, all that you've done,'' Jackson said.
Casey Kasem received the Radio Icon Award.
Justin Timberlake bagged the Artist of the Year/Top 40 Radio Award, while Tim McGraw won the Artist of the Year Award in the country category.
"I thought I was just coming here to present an award,'' Timberlake said. "I get to take one home.''
The show was hosted by Brooke Burns of NBC's "Dog Eat Dog'' and "American Idol'' host Ryan Seacrest.
The nominees in each category were based on radio's top-playing songs. Radio program and music directors nationwide voted on the winners.
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How does the Hurricane coil cleaning system work
The Hurricane Coil Cleaning System !
The Hurricane Coil Cleaning System takes 100 mph of water vapor to deliver adequate concentration of cleaning solution deep into the coil to clean to a high level so it once again transfers heat effectively for designed climate control/comfort. Cleaning throughout the coil allows for the original designed airflow through the coil resulting in significant energy savings. Static pressure drops improvements of 6 times can and have been made. The patented Hurricane system was developed by over 11 years of hands-on coil cleaning experience and constant process improvement! The system requires 100 psi of air at 95 CFM and 60 PSI water supply
The patented Hurricane nozzle cleans chilled water and DX coils faster by working with the design of the coil.
The IN-LINE angle of the water combined with the force and movement of the air drives the coil cleaning solution deep into the multi-row coil. After the foaming cleaning agent has loosened the deeply imbedded contaminates (including bio-film) the Hurricane nozzle washes away the years of buildup without harming the coil fins!
- Condenser motor fans don’t have to work as hard and therefore will last longer.
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The Hurricane coil cleaning system lets you clean multi-row coils faster and more effectively than other methods. If you already offer coil cleaning services, this gives you a great opportunity to better serve your existing customers and improve your productivity and profits with a real competitive advantage.
Dirty indoor and outdoor coils cost building owners up to 26 cents per square foot! Cleaning coils can greatly minimize compressor and fan wear while providing substantial energy savings to the building owner.


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Biography of Anastasia Sivaeva
Promising Russian actress Anastasia Sivaeva was born on November 10, 1991 in Moscow. Since the age of 5 the girl was involved in dancing, performing in a folk dance group “Zorenka”. Since the age of 7, Nastya became a member of child modeling theater of Russian fashion designer Vyacheslav Zaitsev. In addition, Anastasia was the winner of numerous competitions. In 2000 she was a part of “Step-House” modeling agency of Alexei Bulanov. Anastasia learned acting, catwalk, dancing, acrobatics, and juggling. The talented and bright girl was noticed, and she was given a role in the TV show “Sesame Street”.
In 2003 she played in the film “Words and Music”, directed by Ivan Solovyov. Her partners were famous Russian actors, such as Marat Basharov, Vera Sotnikova, Alexei Guskov, and Amalia Belyaeva. The same year, Anastasia starred in the most famous in Russia TV series for children (director Boris Grachevsky) “The Yeralash”. Besides, Anastasia Sivaeva was filmed in the music clips, and television plays. But the real fame came to the beautiful actress Anastasia Sivaeva after her participation in sitcom “Daddy’s Girls”, where she played the role of Darya Vasnetsova.
In 2010, Anastasia Sivaeva was enrolled in the acting department of the Institute of Modern Management, Film and Television (art studio of Soviet-Russian actors Evgeny Zharikov and Natalya Gvozdikova).
In fact, Anastasia Sivaeva does not like to talk about her personal life. And the lack of information was the reason for all sorts of speculation. One of these rumors, she and her on-screen husband Filipp Bledny – after the wedding of their characters in the sitcom “Daddy’s Girls”, her fans began to suspect the real romantic relations between them. In fact, between Anastasia and Philip was only friendship.
Currently the actress is not married, although has never experienced lack of fans. According to some of her interviews, she is very demanding to the subject of groom’s choice. But she believes that she will meet a man, with whom she will feel like behind a stone wall (Russian saying, meaning a reliable man).

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On Saturday, rumor of a four-inch iOS device emerged from Macotakara that claims Hitachi and Sony, two of the three companies constituting the Japan Display alliance, were already producing both iPad 3 LCDs and 4-inch LCDs for a new iOS device.
As per an Asian source, “Hitachi Displays, Ltd. and Sony Mobile Display Corporation started to ship 4-inch LCD for new iOS device and LCD for iPad 3. These 2 companies will merge their business with Toshiba Mobile Display Co. Ltd.”
The iOS device that the 4-inch screen would be used for has not been specified in the report, but nest-gen iPhone is the most natural choice. Although, Apple has only used 3.5” display in its iPhone line so far, industry analysts believe that Apple would be exploring a 4″ display for its forthcoming iPhone.


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