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In January 2012 I sadly lost my soul mate Tess! Bless, she was only 9 but had liver failure. I got Tess when she was 7 weeks and she never spent a minute away from me. She was as well known as DogsBody and was always a great success at all of the events we visited or organised. She was one in a million and I know she will be missed by many people.
Kip is now a year old and is doing very well! He has started doing some agility training but more importantly he is now starting to get a lot more obedience training because he is going to have to step in to some very big boots, in replacing Tess! Good luck kipper xxxx
Cedric- old English Sheepdog
The Dogsbody service benefits me because although I love walking Cedric myself I work as a registered nurse on nights. It is so wonderful to have a whole day to myself and catch up on sleep. Also I know I can call on Dogsbody for the occasional emergency walk. He has been walked by Dogsbody for nearly 5 years, and yes, the cost is reasonable. When he was 18 months old and a frolicking boisterous pup, he was not quite sure of what to do and was inclined to bolt at anything unusual to him. I felt right at the beginning that I could trust Claire to be kind but also have the ability to handle him with the firmness and common sense he needed when he was off the lead. I would definitely recommend her to other people.
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After having acquired a 12 month old collie through Collie Rescue we found him to be very insecure and unable to be left on his own. I took him to training classes in the village hall, but it was quite crowded and he wasn’t happy there. A friend suggested I took him to Claire who at that time trained in Bicton indoor school. He liked the space there and the ‘free play’ before classes started. To start with he tended to hide behind me but soon went out to follow the other dogs around. He took to Claire from the start. The next problem was when we wanted to go on holiday. We visited several kennels but weren’t happy with them as none would exercise a dog off lead, and collies do need their exercise. Also we were worried about him being shut in a kennel. I mentioned all this to Claire, and she said she would have him and keep him with her all the time. So, he went to Claire and he went to work with her, enjoyed her fantastic walks with her dogs and slept indoors with her ‘dog pack’ who accepted him with no problems. I don’t see a lot of Claire these days, but when we do meet Jake greets her like his best friend and her ‘pack’ still accept him including the new members who he doesn’t really know. My family like to have Jake when we go away now, but I know that if needed Claire would still be there for Jake.
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Foot Prints by Henry Laine
Publication Date: 2006-02-01
Originally published in 1914. This book is the fifth published version of Mr. Henry Allen Laine's book, FOOT PRINTS. This version contains the previous version set of poems, in addition to two new poems, titled, "Our President" and, "Some People's Ways". The book is dedicated to all of his children Helen, Anna, Madeline, Henrietta, Clara, Sarah, Mary, Kelly, and Tommie. This book is dedicated to the legacy that Mr. Henry Allen Laine left, and his belief in God, his support of family, and his passion for truth. He was an inspiration to all that knew him, and created a desire in his children, and all he met, to do their best. Mr. Laine led by example, and his book Foot Prints, chronicles segments of his life, and those that he admired. One can catch a glimpse of Mr. Laine reading the poems, and reflecting on how much of what he wrote about many years ago, is as revelant to day as it was then. Enjoy.

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Water Resources Assn. Of The Delaware River Basin Announces 2022 Award Recipients
On August 19, the Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin announced the 2022 Award Recipients.
WRA Annual Awards recognize people, projects and organizations that make a substantial contribution to sound water resources management and promote water resources sustainability and resilience in the Delaware River Basin.
“These Award Recipients are an inspiration for their leadership, vision and scientifically credible work to enhance the long-term sustainability of the Delaware River Basin,” said Skelly Holmbeck, Executive Director.
-- The Center for Aquatic Sciences is awarded the Dr. Ruth Patrick Excellence in Education Award for outstanding leadership in aquatic sciences education through innovative programs that connect students with the Delaware River and provide a pathway to the sciences for a diverse population.
-- Marc E. Gold, Esq. is awarded the Samuel S. Baxter Memorial Award in recognition of his exemplary legal career focused on comprehensive water resources management, and for significant contributions in advancing clean water initiatives in the Delaware River Basin.
-- Wissahickon Trails is awarded the Achievement Award for the Wissahickon Creek Headwaters Stream and Riparian Restoration Project. Made possible through a public private partnership with PECO, Merck, and Upper Gwynedd Township, this project turned a highly eroded stretch of the Creek and riparian zone into a fully functioning floodplain vital to the health of the 24-mile river.
-- Pam Bush, Esq. is awarded the Special Recognition Award for her significant contributions to public policy, providing wise and judicious counsel that enabled the Delaware River Basin Commission to better manage, protect and improve the water resources of the Delaware River Basin, and for her commitment to improving connections between people and the environment.
-- Dr. Peter J Kolesar is awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for pioneering work to develop, refine and implement the Flexible Flow Management Program (FFMP), a fundamental component to the sustainable allocation of Delaware River water resources.
-- The Delaware River Basin Commission is awarded the Innovation and Collaboration Award - Government for innovative science, planning, and policy, working in close coordination with stakeholders and in partnership with federal and state regulators, using complex modeling to develop Stage 1 PCB TMDLs, and overseeing the implementation of the TMDLs that have resulted in significant reductions of PCB loads to the Delaware River Estuary.
-- Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP is awarded the Innovation and Collaboration Award – Business & Industry for regulated community leadership, as counsel to and on behalf of the Delaware Estuary TMDL Coalition, and collaborative engagement with representatives of the Delaware River Basin Commission, federal and state regulators and other stakeholders to develop the innovative Stage 1 PCB TMDLs that have led to significant reductions of PCB loads to the Delaware River Estuary.
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The Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin promotes the science-based management of water resources within the Delaware River Basin to protect all water dependent uses and enhance the long-term sustainability and resiliency of the river system.
-- PA Resources Council Receives New Grant Funding For Environmental Justice Work On Stormwater, Flooding Issues [PaEN]
-- Stroud Water Research Center Hosts Sept. 21 What's The Ecological Status Of The Schuylkill River? [PaEN]
-- Rodale Institute Seeking Grow Clean Water College Outreach Ambassadors In Delaware Watershed [PaEN]
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Lakewood, CA — On July 6, Susan Barry was worried about her son’s behavior, so she called authorities to receive a medical evaluation. Instead of medical evaluation, however, her son John Barry, 33, received a pack of assassins.
John suffers from schizophrenia, and when police arrived, he attempted to get into his car and drive away. Instead of de-escalate the situation by allowing the man to drive away, officers began escalating violence.
Barry had done nothing wrong. He was only attempting to get away from what he likely perceived as a nightmarish threat when he was met with pepper spray, tasers, and baton blows. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies claim that Barry rammed them with his car. However, his vehicle was clearly free of front end damage that would have resulted from ramming a car.
According to deputies, the tasers, pepper spray, and baton strikes weren’t working, which is likely due to the fact that Barry suffers from schizophrenia. When Barry attempted to put his car in reverse, multiple deputies pulled out their guns. Deputies proceeded to unleash a fury of bullets into Barry’s front windshield. He was struck multiple times and died on the scene.
We agonize because we try to understand, and there’s no possible way to understand what happened,” Susan Barry said. Deputies claim that Barry pinned one of the officers between his car and an adjacent sheriff’s vehicle resulting in that deputy be taken to the hospital with lacerations and bruising. But the family claims that this is not true. The Barry family has since filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, hoping their case will change policy and require more training.
“I just wish they had better training. He didn’t hurt anybody. He didn’t do anything that day,” sister Melissa Barry said.
Even if Barry did pin one of the officers behind his car, the lack of training and subsequent violent escalation by police against a mentally ill man was undoubtedly the cause of it. If Barry presented such a significant threat of running over officers, why was there an officer in such a vulnerable position?
This case is merely another indicator of police departments grossly lacking the training to deal with the mentally ill. California law states law enforcement must be trained to interact with mentally disabled people.
Either the officers in the video below are all in violation of the above Penal Code, or the Standards and Training for handling mentally disabled people are in need of a serious overhaul.

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Dust Caps: Why are they so important?
When a regulator is rinsed off after a dive, it is very important to ensure the dust cap is in place. The dust cap ensures water cannot enter the first stage. Water entering the first stage may carry salt down the high pressure hose and into the submersible pressure gauge. The salt then crystalizes and prevents the pressure gauge from showing accurate pressures.
Remember the "Happy New Year" whistle that uncoils when you blow it? That is very similar to the internal workings of a submersible pressure gauge. Imagine spitting sunflower seeds into the whistle when you blow it...when you stop blowing, the whistle will not recoil as it did before...likewise, the pressure gauge may show that you have pressure in your scuba cylinder when you really don't, which is a very dangerous situation.


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Ekasi Esports FIFA21 Series announced
Ekasi Gaming, in partnership with Adwa Gaming and Tswane University of Technology (TUT) has announced a FIFA 21 tournament series. This is an invitational tournament series, which will take place at four gaming zones across Gauteng. It will see 32 players compete for a PlayStation and a copy of FIFA21. Here's what you need to know.
Ekasi Esports FIFA21 Series details
While this is an invitational tournament series, you can still watch some great local FIFA21 esports action live. The Ekasi Esports FIFA21 Series will be streamed and broadcasted via the Ekasi Esports YouTube channel, so don't miss out!
The Ekasi Esports FIFA21 series will feature weekly tournaments, starting from this weekend, providing qualifier opportunities for the main event on the 12 December 2020. The winner of the main event will earn a brand new PlayStation Console and copy of FIFA 21, according to the Press Release.
Perfect Zikhali, the Creative Director of Ekasi Esports, explains:
"We are thrilled to continue our mission of providing opportunities for gamers in South Africa via the Ekasi Esports FIFA21 Series. Our goal is to provide the esports experience to amateur gamers in a venue near where they live"
Neo Tsotetsi from TUT Sport comments:
"This tournament is a unique opportunity for gamers, in underrepresented communities, to have a live esports experience and we are honoured to partner with a prestigious organization like Ekasi Esports in hosting the Ekasi Esports FIFA21 Series."
The qualifiers will take place over the next four weeks (7 to 28 November 2020) on Saturdays at 14:00 SAST. The main event of the Ekasi Esports FIFA21 Series will start on the 5 December, with the semi-finals and finals to take place on 12 December.


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In My Own WriteRead Now
‘In My Own Write’ is a book of poetry and prose which arose out of creative writing & photography workshops as part of the ‘From Oriel To Brexit’ project that I coordinate. The project is based in Co Louth/South Armagh and is funded under the EU Peace IV Programme as awarded by the Co Louth Peace and Reconciliation Partnership.
The aim of the workshops was to encourage participants to artistically express their thoughts, feelings, views and observations on the themes of home, place, identity, borders and boundaries – whether geographical, social, emotional, or psychological.
The workshops were held simultaneously in Tí Chulainn Heritage Centre, Mullaghbawn and in the Creative Spark, Dundalk. I tutored a series of creative writing workshops and then Zoë O’Reilly, a photographic ethnographer, joined us to show to the participants how they could take photos that would in some way reflect the writings they had produced. The result is the book, ‘In My Own Write’.
The title – and the front cover of the book - comes from the title of a poem written by one of the participants in the workshops, Angie Corr. The book also contains writing from; Caóilfíonn Murphy-O’Hanlon, Caroline Byrne, Colleen Savage, Donna Lawless, Fiona Johnson, Inesa Svaikauskaite, Jean Marshall, Kate Kieran, Kathleen Tuite, Maria Nic Fhearchair, Roisin McEntegart, Úna Curley, and Wendy McKeown.
A filmed recording of some of the participants reading from their work was later recorded in the studios of the Ulster Screen Academy at Ulster University, Belfast.
Unfortunately the book is not for sale; only 100 copies were printed. Anglo Printers, based in Drogheda, did an amazing job with the print, as did Gerry Morrison with the layout of the book. Copies will, however, be made available in Dundalk and Newry libraries and in the coming weeks an online version of the book, and the filmed recordings, will be made available.
The idea of the facemasks was, not only to publicise the book, but to show that, despite lockdowns and restrictions under Covid-19, life continued and something beautiful was produced.
As Zoë and I say in our introduction to the book:
“We wish to thank all those who engaged so openly and readily in the workshops and who produced such quality material in such a short space of time. Space restricts us to providing only a glimpse of the range of creative and imaginative material that arose out of the workshops and it is impossible to reproduce here the laughter, hopes, and pain shared over the course of those workshops. Our thanks to all who made it such an enjoyable experience.”
My personal thanks to Zoë, who it is always a pleasure to work with.
My thanks too, to Mary at Tí Chulainn and Sarah at the Creative Spark, both of whom made our time there so pleasant.
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"Delhi is a city which shows you two different sides of the world. One side reflects the Islamic India and other the British Raj. These two worlds can be seen in two parts of Delhi, one is 'The Old Delhi' and other is 'New Delhi'. Being the capital of India, Delhi boasts of various attractions for tourists. The city is a perfect blend of the present and past of India as here you can find the ancient heritages and historical monuments. All the attractions of this vibrant city reflect some of the most enchanting and true colours of Indian Culture. It is also a perfect place for those who want to study on various dynasties as Delhi was ruled by them in the past. With presence of the cultural beauties, Delhi is also referred as 'the Multicultural City'. To get a glace of its historical beauties, Delhi has various attractions like India Gate, Red Fort, Qutub Minar and Old Fort also known as 'Purana Qila'. The religious values and beliefs of people can be seen throughout the city as you can find number of temples, Gurudawaras and Mosques. Lotus temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Akshardham temple, Iscon temple, Gurudawara Seesh Ganj, Bangla sahib Gurudawara and Nizamuddin Dargah are some of the most renowned religious places in the city where you can go and worship Lords. The warm hospitality and vivacious nightlife will surely attract your attention and make you fall in love with this majestic city. Beside all these things, the finger-licking cuisines are also something which you love to talk about. You can book flights at very economical price only through MakeMyTrip India
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Mesopotamia, the land of the two great rivers Tigris and Euphrates, is considered to be the cradle of civilization. This cultural area is located in what is now Eastern Syria and Iraq. It was in Southern Mesopotamia that urban life developed and writing was invented. The first language to employ a syllabic script was Sumerian.
On the right shoulder of this small figure of a worshipper—the oldest sculpture in the Liebieghaus’s collection—a dual inscription has survived. The original inscription, which was still in Sumerian, has been sanded off and replaced by an Akkadian, hence Old Semitic inscription: “The priest Bazi ... dedicated this to the god Lugal-asal”. The figure clearly represents a worshipper of a deity. Many such statuettes of worshippers have been discovered in Mesopotamia’s early shrines. They were all placed on low benches against the interior walls of temples in the period between 2500 and 2350 BC as perpetual votaries of the cult idol.
The figure’s hands are folded before its naked breast. It stands erect, fully turned toward the object of its reverence, and its shaven head is slightly raised. Colourful inlays were originally inserted into the recesses of its eyes and eyebrows. The expression of the wide-open eyes with their fixed gaze and oversize pupils lends these Mesopotamian figures their metaphysical aura. Traces of polychromy on other figures of worshippers suggest that figures like these were almost certainly completely coloured. The long wraparound skirt is decorated with rows of tufts.

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Robert Foehl and his wife Evelyn, both hoteliers, had worked at the popular Biltmore Hotel in the Los Angeles area and had established friendships with the Hollywood stars of the early 1950s. A statement lounge chair or striking coffee table, side chairs, and modern storage pieces will gradually round out your furniture collection, but don’t be in a hurry to acquire every thing at once. If you are optioning for a variety of furniture which consist of a blueprint, then you ought to be confident to opt one more variety of furniture style. Los Angeles and New york shops have very good eclectic pieces that may possibly match just about any interiors and exteriors. Whether you choose the edgiest of new designs, or the mid-century looks that have now become renowned classics, appreciate your commitment to a modern day way of life by surrounding oneself with wonderful design and style. Now that you have produced your first mosaic table prime you will have the experience and expertise to produce other mosaic furniture.
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OMG! It’s here, it’s finally here! Zayn just released his first single & video for ‘ Pillowtalk’ — and it’s absolutely AMAZING.
Malik’s “Pillowtalk” is the first taste of Malik’s debut solo album, titled Mind of Mine. The song is a downtempo electronic affair which sounds much more R&B than the pop/rock that the singer peddled during his years in One Direction.
The couple put on a very amorous display in the video for his first solo debut. The video, which, in addition to Malik, stars his supposed girlfriend, model Gigi Hadid, is a study in dreamy kaleidoscopic effects – when it’s not featuring the beautiful couple smooching at every angle. And if there was any question over the muse behind this bedroom banger, the star of the video clears that right up.
This is, however, a clear move on from One Direction’s clean-cut image. With its flamboyant, catchy chorus, Pillowtalk offers an X-rated version of 1D’s pop – and one which is bound to do just as well in the charts.


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As India builds more supply infrastructure and power generation capacity for natural gas, experts say its use must be limited to that of a 'transition fuel' from coal to renewable energy.
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South Asia is home to nearly a quarter of the world’s population, and to some of the countries most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
As India seeks to transition to clean energy, public sector utilities have an invaluable role to play alongside the private sector.
Solarization of India's irrigation system — driven by PM-KUSUM — coincides with the growing demand for electricity consumption in the agricultural sector.
The loss to the Indian economy due to the pandemic shutdown, and the loss of jobs, shows that the current model of growth is unsustainable, even loss-making, for India.
Even as we hunker down for the COVID-19 third wave, India is gearing up to meet its aspiration of becoming a $5 trillion economy.
India reached a significant milestone with the country's total installed renewable energy capacity, excluding large hydro, crossing 100 GW.
India’s electricity distribution sector is in tatters. Its total debt is estimated to have breached the Rs 5 lakh-crore mark in FY20 and is expected to cross Rs 6 lakh crore in the current financial year.
IISD's Tom Moerenhout looks at what India needs to do to keep up with countries already embracing the trend toward EVs.
From climate change impacts to price fluctuations, producing tea can be a volatile business. Here's how some of the world’s major tea-producing countries are making the industry more stable—and sustainable.


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David Tennant to return as Purple Man in Marvel's Jessica Jones season 2 on Netflix
Los Angeles: David Tennant is coming back to Marvel's second season of Jessica Jones on Netflix in the role of mind-controlling villain Kilgrave.
Despite being the Big Bad of the first season, Kilgrave became quite the fan favourite character, even adding slithers of humour to his performance on varying occasions.
His comeback details are still being kept under wraps, reported Screen Rant. There is no official date confirmed for Jessica Jones Season 2, but the character returns on 18 August when The Defenders hits Netflix.
Updated Date: Aug 18, 2017 11:26:53 IST

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« What is Poetry? »
Heavens no! Don’t ask me;
I don’t know the answer.
« Try one —Any answer;
Just to give me a clue »
Poetry is just a starry night looking down at us..
Or it is the whole of
The underground rivers of our daily tears and moans,
Of happiness and grief, sadness and gratitude..
It is, maybe, the sight of
An emaciated body got lost in dusty fields..
A dazzling, unaware smile of a newborn baby..
A sound (Ocean’s voice?) from the very heart of a seashell..
An old soul in its (Her / His) final anguish..
A lover’s secret silence lit by the fading light of sunset..
A ripple in the brackish fluid of Consciousness..
Anyway: an endless moment in anyone’s life,
« Moments of Life. Is Life the clue? »
It might, if only I knew what Life is.
What I’ve realized, intertwining poetry and life, is that
We have to add Darkness when we try to appreciate what
Darkness.. —A bit, at least. At its heart.
[published in 'THE CHINESE GARDENS - English Poems', by Fabrizio Frosini,2015]
the ending makes me think of Conrad's HEART OF DARKNESS)
you took a point ;) It's a great novel, isn't it? - Conrad's.. I mean :)
Of your metaphors for poetry, I choose 'A ripple in the brackish fluid of consciousness'. The flowing stream of consciousness is what gives you poems if you listen and think hard enough. It also inspires good revisions, better wording, I think.
yes, indeed - you're right
Very deep, unconventional and philosophical. I loved it Fabrizio.
Hi Tania! thank you so much for your kind words. Pleased to know you like my poem. Cheers
Dimitrios, you've written a msg to me with a link to my poem, but I can't undertsand what you wanted to mean...
I'm thinking of the first great poets of our own world.The greeks from the 7th cent. b.d.to the fourth cent.It is they who formed allvalues of what we call greek miracle.Everything was written as a poet.The poets were those who invented the world of myths, the world of philosophy the world of the laws for the new arising states.Our whole world is based upon that poesy.That is poesy, the perception of the natural world and the invention of the expansion of the new human's world.Poets are the ones who explain and imagine old and new world.//when they can not play their role the world is suffering of stagnation.
agree 100%, dear Dimitrios!
Poetry has multi dimensions. It can encompass a lot of things! Umpteen things can thrill a poet's heart! Thus anything can be the subject of a poem....... Yet it is so hard to define a poem. Somehow poetry revolves round life. Just as life is complex with light and shade, poetry is also complex and a poet tries to fathom into the mysteries of life as best as he can! You have succeeded to a great extent in defining poetry, showing its vast scope and sweep! Lovely write!


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Golf club courses in Scotland
Scotland, the home of golf conjures up a deep passion for the ardent golfer and is a must visit at least once in your lifetime. To walk down the fairway of the first hole at St. Andrews Old Course for your first time will raise the hairs on your neck - guaranteed. It is on everyone's Bucket List.
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When one considers the array of fabulous golf links in Scotland such as St Andrews Old Course, St Andrews Castle Course, Kingsbarns, Carnoustie, Troon, Turnberry, Gleneagles, Royal Dornoch, Castle Stuart, and the best kept secret Cruden Bay Links, it is no wonder that Scotland has so many courses that feature on the Open Championship roster.
Greenfees are expensive but when one considers the once in a lifetime thrill of playing these famous and great golf courses and the indelible memory it creates - it is worth every penny. After all we are a long time dead!
Our annual itinerary, which has been carefully developed over the years with the South African golfer in mind, features many of these great golf courses, sometimes in conjunction with The Open Championship.
See our mouthwatering itinerary here.
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Featured Golf Courses in Scotland
Carnoustie Golf Course, Scotland is one of the most venerated courses on The Open Championship roster.
Glowing praise has been heaped on Carnoustie Links by so many of the great professionals who regard it as very tough but fair.
Carnoustie Golf Course has a reputation as the best bu.../
Castle Stuart Golf Course is sitated near to Inverness and the Scottish Highlands
This new course designed by Mark Parsinnen and Gil Hanse is a masterpiece of golf architecture that is both visually breathtaking and a fine test of golf. When walking onto this course it is diffi.../
Cruden Bay Golf Links is a golfing connoisseurs links, carved out of the natural seaside dunes just north of Aberdeen
Originally designed by the legendary Old Tom Morries and Archie Simpson, Cruden Bay is a traditional Scottish links golf course only two hours drive from St Andrews.
Kingsbarns Golf Course is just 7 miles from the town of St. Andrews and a must play course during your visit to the Home of Golf.
One of the best links courses in the World it features in the top 100 around the globe.
With such a reputation as to be expected it is also one.../
Royal Dornoch Championship Course was ranked No.6 in the world and No.1 in Scotland by Golf Digest 2014
Probably the only reason it does not feature on The Open Championship Rota is because of its remoteness and lack of nearby facilities to cater for the mass of spectators that each Open.../
St. Andrews Castle Course is the latest addition to the St. Andrews stable of 7 golf links.
It is the most challenging and scenic of all of the St. Andrews golf courses and a delight to play.
This beautiful links was opened in 2008 joining what is the largest public golfing complex i.../
S. Andrews Old Course - The Home of Golf
This course is on everyone's Bucket List
The Old Course is the oldest and best known golf course in the world yet it is a public course, open to everyone - at a price.
It is expensive but worth every penny. The exhilerating feeling of .../
Featured Accommodation in Scotland
Golf View Hotel & Spa has beautiful views over the Moray Firth and Black Isle and situated adjacent the renowned Nairn Golf Course.
The excellent 4 star Kilmarnock Arms in Cruden Bay has been welcoming guests for over 120 years and is our choice of accommodation when playing the superb Cruden Bay Links..
One of the best kept secrets in St. Andrews, Agness Blackadder Hall - at St. Andrews University is ideal for the visiting Golfer looking for good accommodation at an affordable price.
Within walking distance to the Old Course and the beach it is ideally positioned for golf in St. Andrews and ...


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The FBI Files FBI Files: The Murdering Cowboy
A loner and distrustful of authority, Claude Dallas lived off the land, poaching wildlife and selling the hides. When two game wardens confronted Dallas about his deeds, they were shot and killed. After a massive manhunt, Dallas was captured and convicted but escaped months later. On the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list, Dallas eluded agents for nearly year until the FBI tracked him down in California.

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for April, showing a decline in prices for a second-straight month. The 0.8 percent drop is the largest since December 2008.
According to the report, a 20.6-decline in gas prices was the most significant contributor to the CPI. The fall in gas prices is a combined result of the ongoing price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia and decreased fuel demand related to the pandemic.
Apparel, motor vehicle insurance, airline fares, and lodging away from home each saw significant drops as well. With several large retailers recently filing for bankruptcy, airlines reducing routes, and insurance companies refunding customers, it’s easy to see how the prices for these goods and services have fallen.
But prices for several essential goods rose.
Food, and more specifically, “the food at home index,” jumped from a 0.5 percent increase in March to a 2.6 percent increase in April. Meats and egg prices rose 4.3 percent and 16.1 percent, respectively, due to supply chain shortages in meat processing facilities.
Rent also rose about 0.2 percent after a 0.3 percent increase in March, but the report notes that the drop in the lodging away from home index offset those increases.
And although consumers can cut apparel expenditures and lodging away from home with little issue, it’s concerning that necessity goods continue to see rising prices when consumers have less money to spend overall.
While low prices for most other goods sound great for consumers, the rapid decline has raised concerns about deflation, prompting the Federal Reserve to pump money into the economy to curb the threat.
“The Federal Reserve should be more worried about deflation, when prices are falling broadly in the economy, rather than inflation, when prices are rising. If deflation becomes embedded in the economy, it can be difficult to uproot,” said Gus Faucher, chief economist at PNC. “If prices are falling, consumers and businesses may wait to make purchases, assuming that prices will be even lower in the future; this can exacerbate economic downturns.”
Still, these measures may take some time to impact the economy fully. Troubles may continue in the short term, and inflation may become an issue in the long run, where prices may suddenly rise faster than usual.
“Over the very long term it is entirely possible, and perhaps even likely, that the policy response to this crisis will push prices higher as massive fiscal stimulus filters into the economy,” Eric Winograd, senior economist at AllianceBernstein, told CNBC. “But for that to happen, demand has to be back on a more normal footing, and we simply aren’t there right now.”


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Day 0 (Thursday, 8th April)
For guests who enter via Beijing: 13:00h (1pm) – Obligatory pre-tour meeting of the group in Beijing’s Yi Beiping Beijing Story Restaurant (PDF). Handover and payment of your North Korean visa. Pre-tour briefing. Complementary Chinese-Korean Dinner (1 meal per person is included in the tour fee, extra drinks have to be paid individually). Train passengers take the night train to Pyongyang departing Beijing Railway Station at 17:25h.
Day 1 (Friday, 9th April)
For guests who enter via Beijing: 12:00h (12pm) – Departure for flight passengers to Pyongyang with Air Koryo from Beijing Capital International Airport (Terminal 2), 14:30h (2.30pm) Arrival in Pyongyang
For guests who enter via Vladivostok: Flight details will be provided at a later stage.
Transfer from the airport into the city centre, Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Cemetery, 4 Revolutions Exhibition, Dinner at a local Restaurant, Overnight at Koryo Hotel / Sosan Hotel (or similar, subject to availability)
Day 2 (Saturday, 10th April)
Breakfast, Ride on the Pyongyang Metro (the world’s deepest metro system), Visit to Pyongyang Zoo, Lunch at a local restaurant, Arch of Triumph (built in 1982 to commemorate the return of President Kim Il Sung to Pyongyang after the end of the Korean War / an optional visit to the viewing platform costs EUR 5 per pax), Orientation walk in the city centre, Kim Il Sung Square, Vienna Coffee House, Dinner at a local Restaurant, Overnight at Koryo Hotel / Sosan Hotel (or similar, subject to availability)
Day 3 (Sunday, 11th April)
Breakfast, Pyongyang Marathon (it’s optional to run the full marathon/half marathon/10km/5km; the marathon running fee – full EUR 150/half EUR 100/10km or 5km EUR 70 – is not included in the tour price and must be paid by each runner on the spot), Drive back to the hotel (time to take a quick shower), Lunch at a local restaurant, Tower of the Juche Idea (built in 1982 on the occasion of the 70th birthday of President Kim Il Sung), Monument to Party Founding (built in 1996 to honour the Workers’ Party of Korea), Dinner at a local restaurant, Overnight at Koryo Hotel / Sosan Hotel (or similar, subject to availability)
Day 4 (Monday, 12th April)
Breakfast, Fountain Park, Mansudae Grand Monuments (giant bronze statues of President Kim Il Sung and Leader Kim Jong Il)*, Chollima Statue, Lunch at a local restaurant, Grand People’s Study House (library in the centre of Pyongyang), School Children’s Palace, Mangyongdae Native House (Birthplace of President Kim Il Sung), Dinner at a local restaurant, Overnight at Koryo Hotel / Sosan Hotel (or similar, subject to availability)
Day 5 (Tuesday, 13th April)
*Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, Revolutionary Martyrs’ Cemetery and Mansudae Grand Monuments are no ordinary tourist places anymore, making it increasingly difficult for tourists to visit these sites. It is impossible to know beforehand whether the group will be able to see those places. Therefore, please keep in mind that a visit is intended, however cannot be guaranteed. If visits are impossible, other sites will be included instead.

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ancillary blood glucose test
bedside test to determine blood glucose level, performed by dermal puncture
bleeding time test
a test that measures the length of time required for bleeding to stop after an incision is made.
arterial blood gas-tests that determine the concentrations of oxygen and carbon dioxide in arterial blood and the pH of the blood.
Name two sites commonly used for adult capillary collection.
Sites commonly used for adult capillary collection are the palmar surface of the distal segments of the third and fourth fingers or the big toe
Explain why it is best to perform a dermal puncture rather than a venipuncture on children
Dermal puncture is preferred in children because the young child's smaller veins and lower volume make standard venipuncture difficult and potentially dangerous.
List six types of patients, other than infants, in who dermal puncture may be advisable.
Dermal puncture may be advisable for patients undergoing frequent glucose monitoring or frequent blood tests, obese patients, patients with IV's in place, geriatric patient, patients with burns or scars, patients at risk for venous thrombosis restrained patients, and patients at risk anemia, hemorrhage, infection, organ or tissue damage, arteriospasm, or cardiac
Explain why, in a dermal puncture, the first drop of blood is wiped away with clean gauze.
The first drop blood in a dermal punctures is wiped away with clean gauze to prevent contaminating the sample with tissue fluid.
Describe what micropipets are used for.
Micropipets are typically used for the collection of samples for arterial blood gas determination
Describe the Unopette system and what it is used for.
The Unopette system allows you to collect a very small blood sample, which is diluted to the correct volume for analysis in the Unopette reservoir. The system includes a capillary pipet in a holder, a pipet shield, and a sealed reservoir containing diluent. This system is useful for CBC tests when a large sample is not needed for other tests.
What can be used to stimulate blood flow to the capillaries?
Warm washcloths or heel warmers can be used to stimulate blood flow to the capillaries
List six specific areas of the skin to avoid when performing a capillary stick.
Specific areas of the skin to avoid when performing a capillary stick include areas with scars, cuts, bruises, rashes, or edema, and callused, burned, bluish, and infected areas, as well as previous puncture sites.
At what age are heel sticks preferred to finger sticks?
Heel sticks are preferred to finger sticks in children under the age of 1 year.
List four reasons why alcohol must air-dry before a capillary stick.
Unless alcohol air dries before a capillary stick, stinging, hemolysis, and contamination can occur. Alcohol also can interfere with the formation of rounded drops of blood on the skin surface.
Explain why povidone-iodine should not be used for capillary collection procedures.
Povidone-iodine may elevate test results for bilirubin, uric acid, phosphorus, and potassium, and therefore is not recommended for use with dermal puncture
Which fingers are acceptable to use for dermal puncture.
The third and fourth fingers are acceptable to use for dermal punctures.
Describe the order of collection for a dermal puncture.
The order of collection for a dermal puncture is: (1) blood smears; (2) platelet counts, CBCs, and other hematology tests; (3) other tests
Explain the purpose of the bleeding time test.
The bleeding time test measures the length of time required for bleeding to stop after an incision is made. It helps assess the overall integrity of primary hemostasis, involving the vascular system and platelet function
Why should bandages not be placed on young children following a dermal puncture?
Small children may remove bandages and choke on them; therefore, it is not recommended that bandages be used on children younger than 2 years.
In performing a dermal puncture, the puncture should be:
perpendicular to the whorls of the fingerprint
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Many people suffer from pollen allergies. Symptoms include a runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and itchy or watery eyes. Trees, grasses and weeds produce pollen as part of the natural process that leads to new seed production. Plants that disperse their pollen by wind typically have small, inconspicuous flowers, shaped to maximize the release of pollen into the air. It is this airborne pollen that causes allergy sufferers discomfort as it comes into contact with noses, throats, and eyes.
Pollen in Asheville
According to Regional Allergy Partners, which has since merged with Allergy Partners of WNC, the geography of our mountainous region makes ours a particularly allergy prone area. Not only are there more species of plants here at a higher density than most other areas, but we have varying elevations with which to contend. Willow and maple trees, for instance, will pollinate early in low, warm river valleys, and several weeks later at high elevations. Since pollen grains travel up to 50 miles in our breezes, we are challenged by them throughout this span of weeks. In other words, we have a double-long season for just about everything here! Allergy Partners of Western North Carolina volunteer to count pollen in Asheville. They are professionals of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and certified to count the pollen. Counts and other information can be found at:

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British Vogue has appointed stylist and fashion photographer Venetia Scott as its new Fashion Director.
The new appointment, made by Editor-in-Chief Edward Enninful, will be effective from 10 July.
Scott replaces Lucinda Chambers, who leaves the prestigious title next month, after 36 years.
Scott, who has an impressive body of work featured in Vogue Italia, AnOther Magazine and i-D, has previously styled for the publication.
And her Instagram account, @venetialscott, is a fashion-filled dream.
Here are some of our favourite stylish snaps from it:
This is the first appointment made by Edward Enninful, who takes up his role as Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue in August.


Rodney Hide carries on with his column explaining the stupidity of journalists when it comes to policy:
[R]eporters are a different kettle of fish.
They spend their livesÂ reporting politics. Itâ€™s their job. You would think they would haveÂ a basic grasp of the difference between good policy and bad policy andÂ some understanding of how policies impact society.Â They talk andÂ write as if they do. Turns out they donâ€™t.
They donâ€™t have a clue.
I vividly remember the first hour or two of my first end-of-yearÂ Parliamentary Press Gallery party.
A senior and respected political reporter bowled up to me. She wasÂ puzzled, she slurred. Why was the ACT Party so against Maori?
I was nonplussed.Â I had just walked in. I naively explained thatÂ nothing could be further from the truth.
I realise now that my reply would have just proved for her that I wasÂ both a liar and a fake.
â€śOf course, you are,â€ť she blurted.Â â€śYou guys donâ€™t want Maori Doctors!â€ť
I was more confused than ever — I still hadnâ€™t got a drink.Â IÂ declared confidently that no one from ACT had ever said such a thing.
Oh but she said, you are against quotas for Maori getting into medical school.
I realised then that I had led a sheltered life before Parliament. IÂ had never before come face-to-face with such mind-numbing stupidity.
I didnâ€™t know what to say. I didnâ€™t know how to begin to discussÂ affirmative action with someone adult and so manifestly stupid.
I explained why quotas donâ€™t work, why they donâ€™t address the problemÂ of underachievement, why they are counter-productive and why,Â actually, anyone supporting quotas was racist.
The ACT party, I said,Â was gloriously the only party in Parliament that wasnâ€™t racist andÂ fervently believed that the law should be applied fairly and equallyÂ to all.
It was only the ACT Party that demonstrably believed that Maori wereÂ every bit as capable as everyone else. She clearly did not.
But her eyes had glazed completely over and her mind had left theÂ party as soon as I started to reason and to explain.Â It was too toughÂ for her.


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The Ek Villain actor wants to stay mum on her recent tiff with the paparazzi
As many of you might already know, Shraddha Kapoor landed herself in the bad books of the media with her high handed behaviour. So, the newbie of Bollywood got a cold shoulder from the shutterbugs who refused to click her and even imposed a ban on her. Such was the aftermath of Ms Kapoor’s attitude that despite being at the promotional events of Ek Villain, she wasn’t spotted in any of the media picture galleries. With the photographers repeatedly turning their back on the actor, father Shakti Kapoor was heard telling how his l’il girl was misunderstood by the press.
So, at the trailer launch of her upcoming film, Haider, with Shahid Kapoor, the Aashiqui 2 babe was quizzed about this ban and she chose to play it safe and not answer at all. Strangely the actor admitted that she was waiting for this question to pop-up. Well, if she already knew about it, we wonder why the gal had not prepared an answer.
Well, Shraddha might be wanting to stay mum on this, but for how long? Don’t we all remember how a great actor and industry stalwart like Amitabh Bachchan too coaxed the angry press who had once banned him long long time ago. Looks like Ms Kapoor hasn’t learned her lessons well or at least as yet. May be the petite babe feels like star already. After all don’t we all know how Shraddha is known for getting on wrong side of people? Not so long ago she had turned down a film opposite Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham, stating she wanted to work with heroes her age We wonder, where will Shakti’s daughter’s attitude land her…
BollywoodLifers, do you think that Shraddha Kapoor needs an attitude adjustment?


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We begin with a 45 minute boat trip and arrive at the port of Tinos where the bus will be waiting for us. We will drive down the long avenue that many pilgrims have walked, which leads to the most famous church of Greece, the Evangellistria. Here we can find the church's holy icon, which is believed to do wondrous deeds.
After these overwhelming sights, we will leave the town of Tinos and drive through winding roads past typical villages and picturesque landscapes to the monastery of Kechrovouni. This is where the nun Pelagia used to live and where she had the vision to go to Tinos and find the holy icon early 19th century. We will explore the 16th century monastery, where 80 nuns live, and see many whitewashed buildings and churches full of beautiful flowers.
Our bus tour will continue to the important historic mountain of Exobourgo, where the great Venetian castle was situated. In the past, these fortified walls protected the whole of Greece against the Turkish invaders. After some time for photos, we will drive to the other side of Exobourgo and visit the Catholic villages of the island. We will stop in the old traditional village of Volax, which is famous for its basket making. Here, we will have some time for coffee before exploring the village and visiting the local basket makers. Then, it's off to the fertile downs of Komi, where we will pass through the agricultural areas of the island. We will drive down the panoramic road with breathtaking views of the sea and the other islands to the fishing village Panormos. Here, we will have lunch in a traditional tavern by the sea which offers a very tasty variety of local dishes as well as excellent fresh fish from the charcoal grill. You will also have some time to swim, if you'd like.
Our next stop is in the village of Pirgos, the marble region of the island and the center of the marble arts. We will visit the local artists and see their work before exploring the rest of the village, which is completely made from marble. Some of the impressive sites in include the church Agios Nikolaos and the grave yard at its rear, both full of marble art. At the village square, we will have time for a coffee break.
After Pirgos, we go back along the panoramic road towards Tinos town, but not before going to our last stop at the valley of the pigeon houses. We will walk through the village of "Tarambados" and enjoy its pretty setting with the old Venetian pigeon houses. Then we continue our drive back to Tinos town where we will have free time before meeting at the port and returning to Mykonos.
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To visit the monastery, men must wear long trousers. Women must wear skirts, dresses or long trousers. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before departure.
Children below 4 years old are free of charge.
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How to Find the Best CBD Topicals
A CBD topical is a great way to experience immediate pain relief from sore muscles and joints. You can also use them to soothe skin issues like psoriasis and scarring, or to promote relaxation from a long day.
How much CBD should a beginner start with?
There are several different types of CBD topicals available on the market, including creams, gels, and salves. The type you choose will depend on the area of your body you’re treating, whether you want a cooling or warming effect, and what kind of ingredients you prefer in your CBD product.
The best cbd topicals will include natural ingredients that support your skin health while providing the pain relief you need. Some may even contain essential oils to enhance the experience. It’s important to find a product that doesn’t contain any dyes or artificial fragrances, as these can irritate your skin and cause a negative reaction.
Several of the products we’ve reviewed in this article feature high potency levels that can help to ease muscle and joint pain, especially when combined with menthol and camphor. The PlusCBD Pain Relief Penetrating Cream, for example, comes in a variety of strengths from 1000mg to 3000mg and is made with shea butter and a blend of pain-relieving herbal ingredients.
This cream from Seabedee contains 500mg of full-spectrum hemp oil, which is a good amount for a CBD topical, and it’s also made with menthol to cool the skin on contact. It also includes organic Mangifera indica kernel butter, jojoba oil, and beeswax to keep your skin healthy while it heals from the impact of physical exertion or chronic conditions.


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Mrs. DAVIS of California. Madam Speaker, our democracy flourishes when every citizen who wants to, votes--but just once. And luckily, there's just not much evidence that anyone's voting more than once. Look at Pennsylvania, where one of the Nation's strictest voter ID laws is on trial. The State can offer zero evidence that fraud has been committed. They can offer zero evidence that future fraud is likely.
So why would we require a voter ID when we know one in 10 voters doesn't have ID? Why would we close early voting sites or deny voters an absentee ballot when they can't make it to the polls on election day?
Madam Speaker, the number of people hurt by barriers to voting is clearly higher than the number of illegal votes these methods purport to stop. So let's quit fooling ourselves and let people vote already.

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Sony is concerned about Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard because it could result in the loss of Call of Duty on the PlayStation.
Microsoft says that it has no current or future plans to make the Xbox the only platform for the Call of Duty series.
Xbox boss Phil Spencer wrote a letter to PlayStation head Jim Ryan earlier this year, saying that the Call of Duty franchise wouldn’t suddenly disappear from PlayStation platforms even if the regulators approved the $68.7 billion deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard.
CEO Phil Spencer, in a statement to The Verge, said;
“In January, we provided a signed agreement to Sony to guarantee Call of Duty on PlayStation, with feature and content parity, for at least several more years beyond the current Sony contract, an offer that goes well beyond typical gaming industry agreements.”
The Xbox CEO stated, “Sony is an important part of our business, and we appreciate our connection,” in a tweet at the time of the arrangement.
Had good calls this week with leaders at Sony. I confirmed our intent to honor all existing agreements upon acquisition of Activision Blizzard and our desire to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation. Sony is an important part of our industry, and we value our relationship.— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) January 20, 2022


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This week, Year 6 visited the Imperial War Museum to enrich our learning about our Local History Topic: World War II.
We admired the fascinating artefacts and exhibitions that gave us a glimpse into what life was like during the war.
One of the exhibits even had an Anderson Shelter to take cover in as an air raid siren sounded.
We thought about fortunate we are to have the right to be safe and the right to an education, which was not the case for many children during that time.
Here are some of our pictures from the visit:


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Coffee chain Starbucks has reported a 3% rise in like-for-like sales during the fourth quarter, ahead of expectations for a 2.2% increase.
It reports that Starbucks' European business effectively had a UK tax rate of just 2.8% in the year to the end of 2017.
The report has a number of other calculations for the tax rate. It also points out that it is difficult to work out Starbucks' tax liabilities as it has five entities based in the UK - a structure which tax campaigners say is much too complicated.
Welcome to Business Live and a veritable avalanche of company results.
In the UK, Sky will reveal its financials this morning while later on, its would-be acquirer, US cable giant Comcast, will announce its second quarter results.
Drinks giant Diageo, oil specialist Shell and miner Anglo American will also provide updates.
Over in the US, watch out for Amazon, Intel, Starbucks and McDonald's when they announce their results later.
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Design in the Hills 2014 Restorations kicked off fittingly in Deadwood with walking tours of Mt. Moriah Cemetery (the burial place of Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Seth Bullock and other well-known historic characters), the Mickelson Trailhead, and the planned future Powerhouse Park.
The 2013 theme was Design in the “Explorations” and we adventured into the vibrant public art scene of Downtown Rapid City. Originally, we had tours of Ellsworth AFB scheduled, but Federal furloughs forced last-minute changes. Fortunately, there is an abundance of creative built environment to discover in Rapid City.
2012 was the year to study “Transformations” in Rapid City. 2011 saw the beginnings of Main Street Square under construction. In 2012 we did a follow-up tour of the completed plaza and the adjacent building renovations into The Shops at Main Street Square. The former parking lot and empty buildings were now transformed into a energetic beating heart of the community.
Design in the Hills 2011 was our first year, featuring tours and presentations of local Built Environment design projects. Rapid City was undergoing a revitalization of the downtown area, and we toured the construction site of the new Main Street Square, which would become the heart of Downtown.
With COVID-19 pushing back our in-person Design in the Hills events to 2021, the American Institute of Architects South Dakota (AIA SD) is partnering with the Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association to open this year’s virtual event to the public through the Design in the Hills 2020 Photo Contest. One final $150 prize to a local Black Hills business provided by AIA South Dakota will be awarded to the top photo.
As the Fourth of July approaches, I challenge you to reflect on our nation’s history. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Acknowledge the triumphs and shortcomings of our nation. Remember how we the people have and can continue to learn and grow. Pause and appreciate those that came before (in all their imperfection) who fought to preserve our inalienable rights. We are blessed and we will overcome the challenges. We are a resilient nation of people who hold different backgrounds and beliefs; however, we are united by our shared value of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Let freedom ring and continue to pursue equality!
Meet the new and veteran members of the board of the South Dakota chapter of the AIA.
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The opinion of the court was delivered by: JOHN GRADY, Senior District Judge
This case is before us on appeal from the bankruptcy court's order of
May 16, 2003, which denied the motion of Expeditors International of
Washington, Inc. ("Expeditors") to amend its proof of claim. For the
reasons explained below, the bankruptcy court's order is vacated and the
case is remanded,
Expeditors transported goods and provided consolidation and other
logistics services for Kmart Corporation ("Kmart"). When Kmart filed a
voluntary petition for reorganization pursuant to Chapter 11 of the
United States Bankruptcy Code, it owed Expeditors approximately $700,000.
The bankruptcy court established July 31, 2002 as the bar date for
Kmart's creditors to file proofs of claim. According to Expeditors, it
believed at that time that it held an unsecured claim, and its counsel therefore filed an unsecured proof of claim on
July 25, 2002. In January 2003, different counsel for Expeditors analyzed
the claim, for reasons that are unimportant here, and concluded that
Expeditors in fact had a secured claim. Expeditors asserts that
thereafter, it "promptly marshaled evidence to support its status as a
secured creditor," Appellant's Brief at 9, and then filed a motion to
amend its proof of claim to change its status from unsecured to secured.
As an unsecured creditor, Expeditors would recover only $70,000 in
stock, as opposed to $700,000 in cash as a secured creditor.
Expeditors did not file its motion, however, until April 11, 2003. By
this time, Kmart had filed (in February 2003) its plan of reorganization
and its disclosure statement, which set out. the total amounts of
unsecured and secured claims. April 14, 2003 had been set as the date for
the hearing on the confirmation of the plan of reorganization, and the
hearing began on that date. The plan was confirmed on April 23, 2003.
Because Expeditors had noticed its motion for April 30, 2003, its motion
was not heard until after the plan had been confirmed. Kmart objected to
On May 12, 2003, the bankruptcy court heard oral arguments on the
motion, and stated as follows at the conclusion of the hearing:
Well, I'm going to deny the motion for leave to
amend the timely filed Proof of Claim as to Expeditors
International of Washington. I'm going to rely on the
Unroe case, wherein the Court looks to the prejudice
to the estate in allowing late claims, the debtors'
notice of the pending claim and the creditors'
Even though it could be arguable that a $600,000
amount would not be tremendously significant in
the amount of claims that are going to be paid out
of this estate, and that figure comes from the
$700,000 claim, which if paid at 100 percent,
would have that amount corning out of the estate,
as opposed to the estimated recovery of about 9.7
percent if it is paid as an unsecured claim.
I cannot help but be persuaded by the fact that this
motion was filed eight months after filing the
original unsecured claim that was filed by
Expeditors, and and it was filed the motion was
filed on April 11th, 2003, which was 45 days after
approval of the Disclosure Statement, and because the
documents were exclusively in the control of
Expeditors, they could have, in fact, made a timely
filing to amend this claim.
So for the reasons cited on the record, the
claim is denied.
(App. to Appellant's Brief, Ex. H, at 181-82.) On May 16, 2003, the
bankruptcy court entered a written order denying the motion.
Expeditors now appeals the order,
"The disposition of a motion to amend a proof of claim falls within the
sound discretion of the bankruptcy court." In re Stavriotis, 977 F.2d 1202,
1204 (7th Cir. 1992). On appeal, we review that decision for an abuse of
discretion. See id. We review the bankruptcy court's factual findings for
clear error and its conclusions of law de novo. See In re Smith,
286 F.3d 461
, 464-65 (7th Cir. 2002); F.R.Bankr.P. 8013.
We begin with the applicable general principles. "[J]ustice does not
require amendment, and indeed rarely permits amendment, once the last date for filing claims has passed. `Late-filed claims,
especially in the bankruptcy context, disrupt orderly discharge and
should generally be barred.'" In re Plunkett, 82 F.3d 738, 741 (7th Cir.
1996) (quoting In re Unroe, 937 F.2d 346, 351 (7th Cir. 1991)).
The parties disagree on what to call the analysis of whether to allow
such an amendment the Unroe test or the "excusable neglect" test. The
label does not matter, though, because the analysis is ultimately the
same. Moreover, it is not really a bright-line test, but an equitable
determination involving several factors: notice to the debtor; prejudice
to the debtor and other creditors; the length of the delay*fn1 and its
potential impact on judicial proceedings, including the cost of
administering the estate; the reason for the delay; and the good faith of
the movant. See Unroe, 937 F.2d at 349-51; Plunkett, 82 F.3d at 741-42;
Pioneer Inv. Servs. Co., v. Brunswick Assocs. Ltd., P'ship, 507 U.S. 380,
395 (1993). Compressing some of these considerations into the concept of
"excusable neglect," the bankruptcy court correctly identified these
Expeditors argues that the bankruptcy court erred as a matter of law
with regard to the "prejudice" prong of the analysis because the court concluded that there would be prejudice to the estate if
Expeditors's claim were to be amended because the estate would have to
pay out roughly $600,000 more. We agree that the bankruptcy court's
remarks did reflect a misunderstanding of what constitutes prejudice. In
a case involving amendment to a proof of claim, the Seventh Circuit
explained the concept of prejudice as follows:
The bankruptcy judge thought there was harm to other
creditors because if the bank's claim is allowed, the
entitlements of the unsecured creditors will be cut
down. This is a misunderstanding of what it means for [a
creditor's] error to be harmful in the sense of
"prejudicial," that is, entitling the person harmed to
complain. To say that an error is prejudicial means not
that if the error is corrected someone will lose, which
is almost always true, but that the error itself imposed
a cost, as by misleading someone. Obviously there will:
be losers if the bank's claim is allowed, because the
pool of assets available to the other creditors will be
diminished, but the fact that the proof of claim failed
to comply with Rule 3001 did not mislead or otherwise
In re Stoecker, 5 F.3d 1022, 1028 (7th Cir. 1993), Therefore, whether
Kmart would have to pay more or its other creditors would receive less is
not relevant to the issue of prejudice. The issue is whether anyone was
misled or otherwise harmed by Expeditors's original filing of an
Accordingly, the bankruptcy court's ruling will be vacated because it
was based in part on an erroneous concept of prejudice as a matter of
law. The case will be remanded for a new determination of whether
Expeditors should be granted leave to amend, considering the equitable
factors outlined supra and "he proper definition of prejudice. We express no opinion regarding what
weight the bankruptcy court should assign to each factor or what result
the bankruptcy court should reach.
For the foregoing reasons, the bankruptcy court's order of May 16,
2003, denying the motion of Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
for leave to amend its timely-filed proof of claim is vacated, and the
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