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An "irate" carer kicked-out at a police officer after being suspected of driving home from a wedding party where trouble had broken out.
Paula McLoughlin had attended a wedding party at Middlesbrough Municipal Golf Centre on Ladgate Lane on September 5.
But when a witness suspected the 41-year-old of driving off from the party after believing she'd been drinking alcohol and had been involved in an altercation, the police were called.
Read more: Go here for the latest reports and live updates from Teesside's courts
And when officers attempted to arrest her at her home, she became "irate" and then refused to provide a breath sample at the station.
Lynne Dalton, prosecuting, said that police were called after "trouble erupted" between wedding party guests in the bar area of the golf club.
A witness later saw a white car driving out of the car park area before stopping.
Ms Dalton said the witness was then told by a colleague that the driver of the vehicle "had been drinking as part of the party".
When the witness approached the vehicle, McLoughlin got out of the driver side door.
Ms Dalton told the court that the witness recognised Mcloughlin as being part of the wedding party and that she had also been involved in an altercation with other members of the party.
But when the police arrived at the club, McLoughlin drove off, mounting a kerb on her way out.
The court heard she was seen driving erratically on CCTV and police managed to track her down to her address.
Ms Dalton said that when police approached her, McLoughlin told them she'd not left her home all night.
However, her bank card and phone were found lying on the bonnet of her car.
She then became "immediately aggressive" toward the officers and became "irate" when they arrested her.
The court was told she then "kicked out" at a police sergeant, hitting him in the midriff and causing pain to his stomach.
Ms Dalton said once taken to the police station, McLoughlin, who had one previous conviction for affray, was given numerous opportunities to provide a breath sample, but failed to do so.
Olivia Gates, defending, said McLoughlin had not troubled the courts in years and was a health care support worker who worked 80 hours a week.
She added that sentencing should be adjourned so that a pre-sentence report could be put together.
Magistrates' agreed and adjourned sentencing until November 19.
McLoughlin was given an interim driving ban and will return to the court for sentence next month.

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How much is a dock on Lake Lanier?
How much is a dock on Lake Lanier?
Dock owners will be charged a flat $835 fee for dock permits on Lake Lanier beginning Jan. 1, 2020, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on Thursday, June 6.
Can you get a dock permit on Lake Lanier?
HOW TO APPLY. Contact the Corps of Engineers Lake Lanier Operation Management Office at (770) 945-9531 and request an appointment with the ranger responsible for your area of the lake. Be advised that the Management Office has a limit to the number of permits that can be issued for the lake at one time.
Are houseboats allowed on Lake Lanier?
Enjoy Lake Lanier from the comfort of a houseboat. Houseboats easily accommodate large groups and are great for hosting family reunions or annual friend trips. Lake Lanier is a wonderful houseboat rental destination.
What is the biggest marina on Lake Lanier?
Aqualand Marina Aqualand’s website says it is the world’s largest inland marina and the largest marina in the United States. Situated in a lush, natural setting on Lake Lanier, this serene haven seems worlds away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but it’s only 45 minutes from Atlanta.
How many dock permits does Lake Lanier have?
The Corps has been quoted as saying, “Our maximum number of dock permits that can be issued for Lake Lanier is 10,615.” Any chance that figure could change … or would it take another major environmental impact study, such as the one done 13 years ago in 2003?
How do I get a dock permit at West Point Lake?
Any request for authorization to install a new dock or increase an existing dock’s size requires revised dock plans, a site inspection, and an on-site meeting. Questions regarding dock permits and requests to increase the dock size should be referred to the West Point Project Management Office at 706-645-2937.
What is under Lake Lanier?
Perhaps the most well-known remnant of the land that Lake Lanier now occupies is Looper Speedway, which Coughlin said was a dirt race track. “If you go to Laurel Park and you go to the boat ramp at Laurel Park if you look off to your left, that body of water there, is where that racetrack is located,” Coughlin said.
Can you go to Lake Lanier at night?
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands’ Lakeside Lights Spectacular is the place to go for a night of nostalgic family fun. You’ll see illuminated tunnels filled with lights, a large 3-story light wall, and many other displays too!
Why can’t you live on a boat for more than 30 days in Georgia?
In 1992, the Georgia legislature made it illegal to spend more than 30 days on a boat in one calendar year. Even if Georgia had the greatest police force on the planet, they probably wouldn’t dedicate precious resources to enforcing such a benign misdemeanor.
How much does it cost to rent a houseboat on Lake Lanier?
A party boat or houseboat to accommodate a lot of passengers can range in price from $200/hour to $600/hour, depending on the type of boat and amenities you want to include in your rental. GetMyBoat has party boat options on Lake Lanier.
How much does it cost to dock a houseboat at Lake Lanier?
HARBOR LANDING EAST DOCK MARINA | $6,000-8,600/YEAR* It neighbors the Margaritaville Water Park at Lanier Islands. Harbor Landing provides a ship store, fuel (diesel & non-ethanol), pump-out services, Luxury Houseboat Charters, and 60 to 85′ houseboat slips for an annual fee.
Is there a boat dock on Lake Lanier?
Explore beautiful waterfront homes, complete with a boat dock on Lake Lanier. New listings updated every day. Schedule a showing with us and make Lake Lanier home!
Why buy a Wahoo dock on Lake Lanier?
We bought a new Wahoo dock on Lake Lanier from Browns Bridge Dock in 2012. They also installed shoreline rip-rap just before we bought the dock. The buying experience and the installation was efficient and painless. Now that we’ve had the dock a couple of years we still love it.
What is the best boat dock for Lake Tahoe?
Because, A Wahoo Aluminum Boat Dock is the best aluminum floating dock on the water, a 32×32 dock with a sundeck surrounded by glass rails is a beautiful way to enjoy the lake with little to no maintenance. Shoreline steps are a must on the lake if you have to chase water.
What does Browns Bridge Dock Company do?
We are a full service dock company in the southeastern U.S. We custom manufacture and install new docks, marinas, rip rap and stairs. We also repair residential and commercial docks. Browns bridge dock Company strives to provide the highest quality in product and customer satisfaction.

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The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was the most active and the fifth costliest Atlantic hurricane season on record, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The record-breaking storm season saw a staggering 30 named storms and 12 storms making landfall in the continental United States. 2020 was also the fifth consecutive year with an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season, bringing with it over $51 billion dollars in property and other damages.
According to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, over 430 deaths were recorded in the US following the Atlantic storm season of 2020, making it one of the deadliest in recent years.
Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 9 – 15. During this time, it’s helpful for all of us to determine our risk, identify our proximity to evacuation zones, review homeowners insurance and prepare a list of items that may be needed during a hurricane. This is also an excellent time for organizations to remind employees and staff of safety considerations and how to proceed if storms should force facility closures.
For those who live in hurricane-prone areas, preparation should begin before June 1, which is considered the start of hurricane season. This means fortifying workspaces and homes for high winds, flash floods and prolonged utility outages. It also means having a plan in place for evacuation, personal safety and continued communication throughout the crisis.
Regroup, an NOAA-recognized Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador, has prepared the following checklist for hurricane preparedness. This basic checklist can help you improve outcomes in the event of a hurricane or other severe weather conditions.
Have an Emergency Plan
Talk to your employees to ensure they have an emergency plan in place when severe weather threatens. This means a list of steps that reinforce the safety of each individual and their entire household, and the next steps to take if and when a hurricane impacts your area. Understand the steps to keep all team members safe and review your emergency plan each year — ahead of hurricane season.
Understand Warnings and Alerts
The National Weather Service (NWS) is the primary provider of severe weather warnings and alerts. Using the free FEMA app, you can receive real-time alerts from NWS. Local news outlets also provide mobile apps for reporting on changing weather conditions as well as other local news. During severe weather, it is important to stay informed of developments and be prepared to respond at a moment’s notice.
Prepare Homes and Buildings Ahead of Time
If a hurricane threatens your area, you will have a finite amount of time to strengthen your home or facility against the storm’s damaging effects. Do not wait until the last minute to board windows, clear branches or stow patio and outdoor furniture. Also, bring in things like attached flagpoles and fasten down awnings. In high winds, such items can become projectiles, threatening others with injury or even death.
Plan and Prepare for Evacuations
It is important to understand in what evacuation zone you are located and familiarize yourself with evacuation routes. These can change from year to year, so it’s important to stay updated through state and county websites. Coastal and low-lying areas are typically the first to be evacuated. When the advisory comes, heed it and make sure your car has plenty of gas and other fluids beforehand.
Take Only the Essentials
Your personal go bag should only contain the essentials you need should you be required to evacuate your home. Medications, sanitary needs, high-protein snacks and fluids are all fundamental supplies and should be ready to go at a moment’s notice. Mobile device chargers, first aid kits and pet supplies are also critical to have in your go bag.
If you are the responsible party for your organization, essential documents should be carried in waterproof cases as should any items that could potentially be damaged by flood waters. Your company should have a closure plan in place that alerts key players when it’s time to remove certain items from the premises.
Considerations for Those with Special Needs
If a member of your team or family lives with a disability or a special medical need, be prepared to address those requirements prior to a hurricane striking or an evacuation order. Be certain quantities of necessary supplies and medications are on hand and protected from water damage. Also, contact your county’s emergency management service to learn more about additional services available to persons with disabilities or ongoing medical needs.
Evacuation During COVID-19
If you are directed to a public hurricane shelter, keep in mind the physical procedures that reduce the spread of coronavirus. These include bringing face masks and hand sanitizer in your go bag. Socially distancing will also be important to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 during your stay at a public shelter.
Never Leave Pets Behind
Family pets should have safe carriers and food supplies ready for evacuation. Never leave a housepet at home when a hurricane threatens your region. For those with livestock, secure animals in protective shelters with enough food and water. If your community farming initiative provides additional shelter and care, get in touch with them ahead of the storm to secure a place for your animals.
Helping Friends and Neighbors
If there are elderly, disabled or other persons in your neighborhood who may need additional assistance, check on them. For people who live alone and have no access to transportation, a simple ride to a public shelter could be a lifesaver. Make sure your neighbors have access to the assistance they need and keep in touch with them during an evacuation.
Life Comes First
Though it may be tempting to ignore evacuation advisories, it’s also important to understand that property can always be replaced. Your life — and the lives of your team and family members — take precedence over all else. That’s why it’s crucial to heed evacuation orders when they are made. The dangers of flash flooding and structural damage cannot be overstated. Always listen for and follow evacuation instructions. This goes for businesses as well as households.
Keeping the Lines of Communication Open
With a mass notification system like Regroup, department heads and managers can quickly send out the alert when facing a facility closure. Regroup’s automated emergency alerts, triggered by NOAA/NWS severe weather reporting system. Coupled with Regroup’s unlimited messaging templates, you can quickly and accurately reach key players, as well as your entire network, when time is crucial.
Regroup also features geo-fencing capabilities, allowing you to alert specific facilities or geographical regions. This is particularly useful for multi-location organizations, dispersed workforces or reaching team members in more remote locations.
Finally, Regroup’s robust cloud-based platform is more reliable than traditional means of communication. It can be used to send emergency notifications and updates even when power is out or cellular towers are overloaded. And, Regroup allows you to send to mobile phones, landlines, text/SMS, email, company intranets and social media accounts.
Keeping the people you care about safe and informed is the very mission behind Regroup Mass Notification. Using these steps and maintaining close communication with team members will help improve outcomes for your organization, your team members and their families.
About this Guide
As a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador, Regroup Mass Notification recognizes the importance of preparedness in the face of severe weather and — in particular — hurricane season. Having the right tools in place, planning ahead and responding quickly can save lives and reduce the potential damage to property.
Our guide can help you through the steps of planning for severe weather before the storm hits, and how to recover after the following dangerous weather events. Download it here.
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Star swingman Jimmy Butler led the way, scoring 29 points, while racking up five assists and five rebounds. Gary Harris (17.6 points) and Jamal Murray (16.7 points) each are contributing offensively as well.
"It's disrespectful to say that guys are tanking and trying to lose, because those guys that are on the floor every night have something to prove", interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff said, adding: "Every single night they're giving their best effort". Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when predicting totals of Nuggets games, with 41 overs compared to 39 unders.
The Timberwolves are in the playoffs for the first time in 14 years, which at least is a milestone and at best is an accomplishment.
The chance to play for a postseason berth looked bleak two weeks ago, when Denver dropped back-to-back games at Philadelphia and Toronto to slip to 2-4 on the longest road trip in the National Basketball Association this season.
With a chance to win in regulation, the Nuggets desperately wanted Jokic to take the final shot.
"I don't want to have that feeling next year", Murray said. If Utah loses twice, and New Orleans, San Antonio, and OKC all lose once, bingo, five-way tie.
Pirates, Cubs snowed out in Chicago The Chicago Cubs have pushed back the scheduled start time for their home opener because of a steady snowfall over Wrigley Field. The Cubs will be without All-Star first baseman Anthony Rizzo , who was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Monday.
Lauri Markkanen had 20 points and eight rebounds and Sean Kilpatrick scored 14 points for Chicago.
Jokic has been terrific and is averaging 23.7 points, 13.3 rebounds and 8.2 assists while shooting 50.5 percent from the field. "I've just got to get all the way back right, take care of my body this summer and get ready for next season".
The Nuggets took an early lead, but the Wolves quickly pounced on a exhausted Nuggets team that could no longer buy a basket. "I don't know if it can get any higher".
It seems like they should be better or younger.
They've had to do this the hard way, too.
How many games will the Timberwolves win? Appreciate everybody following along during my rookie season on this beat.
They also release the photograph of a dead man believed to be a victim of McArthur in the hopes the public will help identify him. And Chief Mark Saunders initiated an internal review that will become public, and has called for some form of public inquiry.
The Argentine will provide the creative impetus in midfield for Sevilla , with Steven N'Zonzi keeping things tight in the middle. Two players are out for Montella with Sebastian Corchia (groin) and Simon Kjaer (knee) nursing separate injuries.
The Instagram spokesperson did not reveal a specific launch date for the tool, but it will likely be rolled out before May 25. The only news we do have for now is that Instagram will "share more details very soon" when the tool is ready to be launched.
In that time, however, he has undertaken more distant trips to Europe, Asia and the Middle East on several occassions. President Donald Trump's decision to skip a summit in South America might hinder his policy goals in the region.
Hot off the release of her debut album last week, Cardi B reveals a low-key obsession of hers in a new interview with GQ. In addition to talking about her rear end, the mother-to-be opened up about being in a gang.
Anticipating Scott's entry into the race, Democrats have spent months readying their attacks on his two terms in Tallahassee. Rick Scott for walking back on a promise not to drill for oil near the Sunshine State's coastline. "I believe in jobs".
Given his performances on tour this year and some of his shots last night, many still hold out hope of one last hurrah. The lefty has always been known for his golfing prowess, and is one of the best iron players in the world.
Salah wins 4th PFA Player of the month award
The Egypt worldwide has been superb for the Reds , having scored 38 goals in 42 appearances across all competitions. Liverpool will give Mohamed Salah every chance to prove his fitness for today's Merseyside derby against Everton.
Stop Everything: Kate Middleton To Give Birth Any Day Now!
How exciting is that? The suspended parking notices will run from today until April 30, so it's just a waiting game from here. In fact, many sources report that Kate herself does not even know, as the royals tend to keep that information a surprise.
Damage to Syria's T-4 air base after deadly missile strike
Russia, the Iranian military and Hezbollah members each have been aiding Assad's fight against the rebels in various capacities. Israel's Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman made it clear that Iran's continued military expansion into Syria must be stopped.
Hot springs and cakes for 112-year-old
Although he believes his longevity is because of soaking in hot springs and eating candies , his daughter does not think so. His home is also a hot spring inn dating back more than a century that Nonaka used to run with his wife.

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Odoo easier than ever with docker
I’ve never used docker before. I couldn’t have time to test it, it seemed pretty huge. The good news is, it is so easy!
Installing Odoo was always a headache for me, it requires many specific libraries and specific postgres version.

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Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10), along with Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA-06), Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA-17), and Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA-06) launched the first-ever, bipartisan Congressional Food Allergy Research Caucus to educate Members of Congress and the public about the need to expand food allergy research and support the development of therapies and cures. Congresswoman Matsui and Representative McHenry will serve as Chairs of the Caucus, Representatives Khanna and Cline will serve as Vice Chairs.
The Congressional Food Allergy Research Caucus will provide a forum for Members to discuss ways to protect the more than 10 percent of their constituents suffering from food allergies, new ways to treat and prevent the rise of food allergies, as well as provide tools to educate and promote policies to help benefit the food allergy community.
“Food allergies impact 85 million Americans, yet we do not know enough about this potentially life-threatening disease,” said Congressman McHenry. “It is important for Congress to understand this issue and help educate others on the need to expand food allergy research while also supporting the development of therapies and cures. I am proud to be a founding member of the Congressional Food Allergy Research Caucus that is dedicated to confronting this important issue and helping the millions of Americans suffering from food allergies.”
“Every day, food allergy individuals and families make important decisions to protect the health and safety of themselves and their loved ones,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “When you have a food allergy, navigating life’s daily activities requires a great deal of preparation and vigilance. Along with the passing of the FASTER Act last month, the creation of the Congressional Food Allergy Research Caucus will shine a crucial spotlight on the need for research that will help us better understand, treat, and prevent food allergies. We must treat food allergies as a public health issue — and this Caucus is a significant step towards helping improve the lives of those who are suffering from serious and potentially life-threatening food allergies.”
Background: The food allergy community includes 85 million Americans, or roughly one in four people, who avoid consuming or purchasing products containing one of the top nine allergens (milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fin fish, shellfish, and sesame) either because they are allergic or intolerant to one of these allergens or someone in their household is allergic or intolerant.
The number of food allergic children and adults has more than doubled over the past twenty years, far outpacing population growth, and every three minutes, a food allergy reaction sends someone to the emergency room. The Caucus will work to increase awareness in Congress about the rise and prevalence of food allergies, and advocate for a greater federal commitment to funding food allergy research.

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“Our people are peacefully expressing their position. Yesterday a crowd of 400 thousand people took to the streets in Minsk without incidents. This is what’s most important.” The Episcopal Vicar for the city and region of Mogilev, Salesian Bishop Aliaksander Yasheuski, described to SIR the latest day of protests in Belarus and especially how the bishops and Catholics in the country read the words of Pope Francis at the end of the Angelus prayer. Referring to the “numerous popular protests all over the world”, the Holy Father said: “While I urge the demonstrators to present their demands peacefully, without giving in to the temptation of aggression and violence, I appeal to all those with public and governmental responsibilities to listen to the voice of their fellow citizens and to meet their just aspirations, ensuring full respect for human rights and civil liberties.”
Msgr. Yasheuski, how do you interpret these words?
First of all, it should be said that the Holy Father did not mention any particular country, including Belarus. However, as shepherds of this country, in the words of the Holy Father we recognized the situation we are currently facing. After the presidential elections on August 9, our people started taking to the streets to voice the problems and the yearning for a different and better future. While the Holy Father did not explicitly mention our country,
We see a word for us in the appeal made yesterday by the Pope.
The Pope addressed protesters and political leaders, calling for dialogue and to end all forms of violence. The people have been demonstrating for weeks. Do you believe that there is still room for a peaceful solution?
Those are very important words. The protests in Belarus are peaceful. They are not violent in any way. The whole world is looking at us and admiring us for this. During the first days of the protests men were arrested, and women were the ones who took the lead, playing an active role. Women today represent the voices of their husbands and children. The appeal to political leaders is equally important. If decision-makers fail to engage in dialogue, they will never understand the changes people are asking for and their needs. And finally, the Holy Father called on the shepherds and the whole Catholic community to promote peaceful dialogue, initiate reconciliation processes, foster forgiveness and this is exactly what we have been doing in Belarus over the past few weeks.
A peaceful solution largely depends on political leaders’ resolve to engage in dialogue.
The Catholic Church in Minsk is without its archbishop, Msgr. Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz, since August 31. How are you living this absence?
On the one hand, this decision was definitely unexpected. Our Metropolitan Bishop travelled to Poland only to celebrate and preside over religious services. His motivations were therefore not of a political nature. However, when he attempted to return, he was denied entry into the Country. The Archbishop asked to know the reasons and was told, in a letter, that his passport had been declared invalid by the internal affairs authorities. Msgr. Kondrusiewicz is a very important figure for the Catholic Church in Belarus and never made a political statement since the onset of the protests. He did not take sides and always spoke for the good of the people. He constantly called for dialogue, reconciliation, forgiveness and truth – according to the social teaching of the Church – as the Holy Father asked for yesterday at the Angelus prayer.
Right now, prayer is our only strength.
Catholics across the country – including non-Catholic believers – from small rural parishes to large city cathedrals, are praying for peace in Belarus and for the Archbishop’s return to his homeland.
Over the past few days, the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States, Monsignor Paul Richard Gallagher, visited the Republic of Belarus, a gesture which shows that the Vatican is attentively following this situation. As bishops, what do you hope for?
The Holy See has always been very attentive and benevolent towards our country and it is fair to say that it continuously requested the international community to have a benevolent and friendly attitude towards our nation.
For this reason, the Holy See is a friend of Belarus and of our people.
As Catholic bishops, we were very pleased about Monsignor Gallagher’s visit. When he met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and later with the bishops of the Belarusian Episcopal Conference, he said he had come to voice the closeness of the Holy Father and the Holy See to the Belarusian people and the Catholic Church. I believe that these words say a lot and almost everything.
A few days ago the Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vladimir Makei, reiterated the invitation to Pope Francis to visit the country. Do the current circumstances in the country prevent this possibility?
I don’t think so. Historically, Popes have always been figures of reconciliation. Countless times the Popes fostered processes of dialogue and peace even in extremely challenging circumstances. We don’t have a pessimistic outlook, so I wouldn’t say that this situation makes it impossible. In fact it may indeed make it happen: the Papal visit may help our people find the path towards peace. I remember that when St. John Paul II visited Cuba, at a very advanced age, it was largely feared that the visit could be exploited in an instrumental way. But the Pope felt that with his presence he could contribute to the betterment of the Cuban people. This is also the style of Francis, putting the human person at the centre of his thought and action. As bishops we too reiterated our invitation to the Holy Father to visit Belarus and our faithful, and we thanked the Pope for being close to us in words and deeds.

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1757 Government Street, Mobile Alabama 36604
251-471-3411 Fax 251-471-9338
Justine's at the Pillars offers fine dining in an elegant atmosphere. They use highest quality seafood to create their signature dishes of Caribbean Red Snapper and Whiskey Smoked Shrimp. The hand cut steak selections include the Stilton stuffed fillet of beef with lump crab meat and rich apple smoked brandy butter. The restaurant's renowned Butterboy is sure to satisfy even the most demanding appetite. The fully stocked bar and an extensive wine list is also offered. Fine cigars and cognac are also available after the dinner. The menu includes appetizers, salads, soups and entrees. Catering is also offered.
Other Restaurants, Cafes, Delis, Bakeries nearby:
(Pensacola) Adobe Restaurant
(Gulf Breeze) Billy Bob's Barbecue
(Pensacola Beach) Bobaloos On The Beach
(Mobile) Busaba's Thai Cuisine
(Pensacola) Carrabba's Italian Grill
(Gulfport) Chimneys Restaurant
08/09 Coming to The Mobile area
Musical Echoes Fort Walton Beach FL April19-21 Musical Echoes Flute Festival hosts the largest Native American Flute and Art Festival in the USA. Located on the beautiful Emerald Coast of Fort Walton Beach/Destin Florida, the festival offers a garland of exqusite sights and sounds.
Pensacola Repticon Show Pensacola FL April27-28 Features two days of reptile fun, with over 100 tables of top-quality reptiles, amphibians, exotic pets and pet products, hourly seminars and presentations, door prizes sponsored by Exo Terra, and much more!
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival New Orleans LA April25 The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, a/k/a Jazz Fest, is a 10-day cultural feast in which thousands of musicians, cooks and craftspeople welcome 500,000 visitors each year. There are two main components: the Louisiana Heritage Fair and the Ev ening Concert Series. The Lousiana Heritage Fair is the signature feature of the Festival, showcasing unforgettable music on 12 stages, delicious Louisiana cuisine in two large food areas, and crafts artisans from the region and around the world demonstrating and selling their work.
Pensacola Crawfish Festival Pensacola FL May4-6 The festival is one of the largest crawfish boils in the state and is always held in downtown Pensacola on the beautiful waterfront of Bartram Park. The Pensacola Crawfish Festival brought a little of the Louisiana bayou right here to Pensacola Bay.
Gulfport Music Festival Gulfport MS May10-11 Huge weekend music festival featuring headliner entertainment, food booths, and more!
Hangout Music Festival Gulf Shores AL May17-19 Located directly on white sandy beaches surrounded by palm trees, the festival treats guests to a unique festival experience and consistently features a diverse selection of top touring artists.


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Phnewfula and Agya Frederickson
Miss Nkiyasi Helm (Ki ya si) is a 12 year old enthusiastic motivational speaker. She is capable of connecting with children and adults. Many of the presentations conducted by Miss Nkiyasi pertain to different forms of bullying, child literacy and obesity. At the age of nine she won the Calbery Writing Award at Cumberland Elementary School for her first book, The Best Camping Trip Ever. Since then Nkiyasi has written several more books. She is a mentor, 4.0 GPA student, Example Of Excellence, participant of Tim Horton's Leadership Camp, Student Athlete, and a role model in her community.
Amirah Johnson is a six year old first-grader who loves to talk and make people laugh. She wants to have her own talk show like Steve Harvey, support people and eventually be in a movie with Kevin Hart. She loves reading, swimming, her favorite food is spaghetti and her favorite color is green."
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Author Alicia Howard is a woman of God first, then a mother, founder, CEO, & Author at Loyalty Ink Publications. Her children are the reason she writes, they are the inspiration that keeps her moving forward in life.To know her is to love her; but inorder to love her you have to get to know her. Author Alicia Howard is proud of the gift that god has blessed her with and nothing short of him will stop her from using it. She is the author of Vicious, Duffle Bag Bitches, STL Finest, and Teflon Mafia and she plans to pen many more.
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Guest Authors: Tamika Newhouse and Bengy Sherman
Tamika Newhouse is a self-published bestselling author who founded Delphine Publications, at the age of 21; Tamika appeared on various bestseller lists and won Self Published Author of the Year at the 2009 African American Literary Awards only 9 months after her debut novel. In 2010 she was inducted into Who's who in Black San Antonio and she landed a major publishing deal without an agent and still continues to write independent projects. In 2011 her company Delphine Publications won an African American Literary Award for Best Anthology as well as Tamika won for the second time Self Published Author of the Year. She was also nominated by the National Women in Business Association for the 2011 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award.Along with Delphine Publications, Tamika is the founder and President of African Americans on the Move Book Club (AAMBC) - an online book club and radio show catering to avid readers across the nation. She is also CEO of Obsessive Soul Media. With future projects in the works from short films, stage plays and much more, Tamika is a young woman on a mission.
Bengy Sherman currently resides in Fort Worth, TX where he has lived the majority of his adult life. He found the love and talent for writing while incarcerated. He felt that this was the way for him to change his life around. Hustler's Coalition is the first book he has ever written and will be published with Delphine Publications in 2014.
Topic: "From Boys To Men...."
Guest Authors: Itchie- Mu and Byron Carey
Author Byron Carey is a reformed drug distributer that served a ten year federal prison sentence was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. He has transformed his way back into society as a truck driver and author. He was an outstanding basketball player that worked his way into the USBL basketball league in 2002. He attended Alvin Community College where he holds an Associates in Business Administration. He is the author of Nowhere 2 Turn with several more to come in the future.
Author Mohammed “Itchie-Mu” Anwo is an urban fiction author and the co-founder of Street Dedication Publishing which he started with his co-partner Hakeem Fleming. The first of six siblings, he quickly became involved with the streets at the age of 14, when his father, Mohammed Sr. was deported back to Africa due to a narcotic conviction. Author Itchie-Mu served 22 yrs of his life in prison, while sitting in his cell the last time he took a close and deep look into himself and he hated what he saw. Mohammad began reading novels to pass time, and then he came across a book called “How to Write Novels and Screenplays” and was instantly inspired. He began writing novels to both escape his reality and became good at it, at the same time, he vowed that once released he would never return. Author Mohammad “Itchie-Mu” Anwo is currently working on a host of novels and screenplays and looking forward to working with other authors with the hope of turning their novels into screenplays as well.
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Special Guests Authors: Author David Duchesneau and Author Fredrick A.O, Schwartz, Jr
Author David G. Duchesneau is a former Marine and New Hampshire State Police Officer turned Private Detective. After being honorably discharged from the US Marine Corps in 1970,he became a NH State Police Officer and earned his degree in criminology. After his law enforcement career, Duchesneau opened a private investigative/security agency and consulting Firm. he is certified as an international investigator and fraud consultant. After his law enforcement career, Duchesneau opened a private investigative/security agency and consulting Firm. he is certified as an international investigator and fraud consultant. He is qualified as an expert witness and has written numerous articles on how to conduct investigations in the private sector. He has curently written a book “Uniforms”.
Author Fredrick A.O, Schwartz, Jr is the great-grandson of Frederick August Otto Schwarz, the founder the Fifth Avenue toy store. A Harvard Law School Graduate and former Chief Counsel to the United States Senate Committee on Intelligence, (or as it was formally known, the Senate Select Committee to Study Governmental Activities with Respect to Intelligence Activities), Chief Counsel of the Brennan Center and the winner of the 2014 Ridenhour Courage Prize, which is an award given to individuals to recognize their lifelong courageous work defending the public interest. He is currently Senior Counsel at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, Law Firm and the author of two books. Unchecked and Unbalanced: Presidential Power in a Time of Terror and Nigeria: The Tribes, the Nation, or the Race--The Politics of Independence . He has also written numerous articles.
Donisha Derice is an up and coming author bringing her creativity to life by penning tales of fiction. Born and raised in Indianapolis, IN, Donisha had only dreamed of being two things: a lawyer and a writer. Receiving degrees in Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, and Public Management, she worked as criminal defense paralegal for over four years. After realizing she no longer desired to become an attorney, Donisha decided to follow her other dream. Her first novel, The Hustle, was completed while Donisha’s plate was full with motherhood, college, and her full-time job. Writing a book and receiving a publishing deal all within a year, Donisha knows she has found her true passion and calling—and it is in writing.
Jai Darlene is an army brat who traveled all over the world with her family before settling down in Fort Wayne, IN. She later moved to Indianapolis and obtained a juris doctorate from Indiana University School of Law, where she discovered an aptitude for writing, earning herself a spot on her school’s Law Review. After practicing law for five years, Jai discovered her artistic talent through using her creative skills to litigate countless jury and bench trials. This inspired her to pursue her passion by harnessing her imagination to make fictional characters come to life.
Authors: Keyanna Ford and Kharisma Kashmere
Bio: Keyanna was born and raised in Kalamazoo, MI, she has always been into school but never knew exactly what she wanted to do. She graduated from Loy Norrix High School in 2005 with high honor and went to college where she studied Criminal Justice at Kalamazoo Valley Community College first then went on to get her bachelors at Western Michigan University where she doubled major and graduated with two majors in Criminal Justice and Social Psychology. After going through a bad situation Keyanna decided to write about it where she discovered her love for writing and that's how her debut novel "Living in Fear' came to life.
Author Kharisma Kashmere is a poet, urban fiction blog radio talk show personality, and an author of a bestselling E-book series Sex. Lies. Betrayal: The Façade. Author Kharisma Kashmere grew up in Maywood, IL, one of Chicago's most violent suburbs, Kharisma adapted to reading and writing in adolescence. Spending more time inside than out, she became enthralled with urban fiction and suspense at fourteen through the eyes of greats like Wahida Clark. Kharisma decided to start writing about what she thought maybe going on outside her home. The eldest of eleven children, she remembers sharing her stories with siblings who praised her maturing craft. Her first novel i.e. Sex. Lies. Betrayal: The Façade, which she penned in Georgia is only the tip of the iceberg.
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Cancer is a term used for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and are able to invade other tissues. Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems.Cancer is not just one disease but many diseases. There are more than 100 different types of cancer. Most cancers are named for the organ or type of cell in which they start
Writing Royalty Radio
Topic- "The Brother on the Down Low"
Guest Authors: Jamie Dossie and Tanya Harris
Jamie was born and raised in the Chicago Illinois. She fell in love with urban novels, after her mom gave her a book by Terry McMillian called-Mama. After reading that book she began to read another and at that very moment she knew that these were the kind of books that she wanted to write someday.
After the passing of her mom she began to write notebooks full of poems and short stories. She knew it was a way to cope with her pain, but at the same time she was building her writing skills. Growing up where people didn’t express their dreams she shied away from telling people that she wanted to be a Well-known Published Author someday.
Jamie is always looking to improve her writing craft. She is also a licensed Esthetician and licensed Food Server. She is well known in her community for these crafts as well. She has written two books with one on its way of being published called “Double Back”. She is currently working on a third and is looking to start, as a new blogger in the near future. She would like to tell everyone to always follow their dreams, always step out on faith it’s the best thing anyone could do. She is currently living in Chicago with her children and is brain storming on her future projects.
Guest Authors:Author Slynn and Jen Raygoza
Author Slynn (Stephanie Stevenson-Covington) lives in Fort Worth, Texas with her husband. She attended Columbia College majoring in accounting but took a break to pursue her passion for writing. For the past seventeen years she has worked as a Lead Collector in the medical industry. Slynn loves to sing, read and write poetry. Once a vocal leader of her own small local gospel group, she moved towards another gift from God, writing. She believes that music will always be in her soul but writing is another way she has been able to express herself more freely.Currently she is writing a collaboration for Darkberry, in the process of releasing the sequel to My Husband’s Cousin. With a full schedule and no plans to slow down just yet she is also a freelance editor.
Author Jennifer Raygoza lives in Corona, California , she developed a love for writing poetry at the young age of twelve, but did not want to become a writer when she was young.She had dreams of becoming a Marriage Counselor and majored in Psychology when she was older. Although that dream did not work out she still councils relationship advice to friends and family.In 2013 she published her first book called The Guardians. Originally it was a story written for fun, and out of curiosity was self published.Little did she know that it would be a hit with vampire lovers. Fans encouraged her to write part two in the series.
Author Rumont TeKay had a thirty-five year prison sentence in front of him by his eighteenth birthday. With only a bleak appeal hearings to look forward to. The gang life, fast money, fly whips, and cherry-picking women, was nothing more than just a painful memory. Like many of his peers, Rumont took to the streets at the impressionable age of 10 years old. After his initiation, he quickly climbed the ranks within a notorious street organization out of Chicago aka Chiraq. At eighteen, he’d grown to become one of its largest distributors in the cocaine trade. Twelve years later, Rumont has been released from captivity with a different vision: Spread Venom through his Mighty Pen!
Author Nicole Jackson was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She graduated in 2003 from Kashmere Senior High School. She is actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications. She has an undeniable passion for writing, and utilizes her skills at any given opportunity. Currently, she has released three eBook novels titled She Got It, Hold It Down: Like Sister and Brother, and The Way It Is, under the urban fiction genre. Writing poetry comes naturally to her, and she's now attempting to acquire the skill of song writing.
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Puffy Mattress Sizes
As we enter 2023, the mattress industry is becoming strained by mattress brands names. Puffy Mattress Sizes
Below are the 8 mattresses that were the best in 2023.
Bear in mind, the items are not listed in a particular order.
If you’re searching for the most comfortable mattress you cannot be disappointed with any of these brands.
Saatva is an eco-friendly company that utilizes environmentally friendly mattresses. For a sustainable choice, Saatva has also cornered the market by offering free White Glove delivery, further establishing themselves as one of the leading premium mattresses, that is sold directly to the consumer.
- Coil-on coil construction provides greater support and better body-contouring than many standard innersprings.
- Gives you multiple choices of thickness, as well as firmness.
- Eco-friendly construction includes recyclable steels, foams made from bio-based materials and organic cotton on the cover.
- Free shipping with full-service A 120-night sleep trial in addition to a flexible guarantee and excellent customer service.
- Nectar is most likely to be the most popular and most popular mattress available at the time of this writing. Its remarkable comfort won’t cause you to be disappointed. The support of Nectar is great and it doesn’t have excessive sinkage.
- A lot of mattress makers offer 10-year warranties but the Nectar has the Forever Warranty.
- Nectar’s top layer is made up consisting of Quilted Gel Visco elastic memory foam. In addition, it is a gel memory foam, together with Polyurethane Support Foam.
- While the majority of brands offer a trial of sleep, Nectar provides a 365 night trial. ; Nectar offers you a full year to test theirs.
- Many claim it is Puffy Mattress is without a doubt, one of the most comfortable mattresses that are available. It is often compared as a way to sleep on the cloud.Also users suffering with back pain claim they experience relief from Puffy’s Adaptive Flexible Cloud Technology. With Puffy you get the 101-night sleep trial with a lifetime guarantee.
- Incredible mattress to your money.Very top quality mattress. It can take up to two weeks before Puffy Mattress is shipped; because the mattress is manufactured to be ordered.
- Puffy’s top layer is CertiPUR US Certified, and is made of Cooling Cloud Relief Foam.The Cooling Cloud Relief foam layer helps make you feel like you’re sleeping on cloud. cloud.The lower layer is made of a Firm Core Support Foam which is likewise CertiPUR-US Certified.
- Another option for a mattress is the ever popular DreamCloud mattress.Having an excellent natural latex layer, DreamCloud provides a good bounce, as well as a more rounded comfort.
- A few highlights of this mattress other than the tufting are stitched handles on the sides with a price of 1,199 for a queen size and cashmere blend and flax yarns. Normally to get all these features you can expect to spend north of $5,000.
- DreamCloud is a luxury hybrid mattress that provides an entire year sleep trial; compared to the normal 100 night trial. New technology for pocket coils allows the production cost to be reduced and savings are transferable directly to the purchaser.
- Awara is a hybrid mattress model, that combines innerspring support and a significant comfort system.
- A hybrid of latex, Awara Mattress pairs a 4-inch layer of pure certified by the Rainforest Alliance Dunlop latex with a 9-inch core of pocketed coils.
- The latex of Awara is certified by the Rainforest Alliance. This means that it meets the standards for sustainability in the environment, social and economic impact.
- Awara has also been GOLS (Global Organic Latex Standard) certified, which indicates that it is organically produced. This cover made up of New Zealand wool and organic cotton. The Best Mattress for Light Sleepers
- It’s by far the most sophisticated mattress to make this list The Eight Sleep POD is equipped with everything you’d expect from a smart bed mattress and much more.
- The POD comes with 5 layers comprising the contouring foam topper that is integrated into the Active Grid for improved convenience and pressure-point relief.
- Additionally, it has sensors for ambient conditions, which measure the level of humidity, temperature in the room and the local weather conditions to make it possible to act intelligently
- The mattress doesn’t just change temperature level as your body changes, but it also performs daily health monitoring of Respiratory Rate and Resting Heart Rate along with Heart Rate Variability.
- The Aurora is an hybrid mattress, which is comprised of a range of foam layers and coil springs.
- The Aurora is available in 3 different levels of firmness: soft, medium, and firm.
- At present, the Aurora is among the best selling mattresses and best value that are available.
- Most suitable for back sleepers and those who like to sleep hot.
- Offers a 120-night sleeping trial as well as a 10-year warranty.
- Purple Mattress is one of the most well-known brands on the market.
- Purple mattress Purple mattress isn’t made of memory foam, as many mattresses are, but instead from hyper-elastic polymer.
- Purple offers a completely different feeling than other mattresses. brand.
- Lets you sleep cool throughout the night with a very quick motion transfer.
- Purple mattresses come with a 10- year warranty.
- The top layer is made up of a hyper-elastic grid of polymer gel. The bottom layer is comprised from polyurethane foam.
Support and Comfort
The two main factors to consider when buying a new mattress, is comfort and support.
There are a few things you should consider when you lay down. The shape and sinkage to be in the right place, to ensure the proper alignment of your spine. You also want an appropriate mattress that supports your entire body when you lay down to sleep.
It’s crucial to maintain the an optimal alignment from top bottom as you sleep. This is important to make certain that you receive the best rest possible, and to ensure that you’re lessening back and neck discomfort.
While supporting your body, a suitable mattress should also provide relaxation from stress.
The points of stress in your body are precisely what control you getting thrown around in the evening.
Mattresses made of memory foam have made their way into the spotlight due to not only being comfortable but also for their ability to be supportive.
Should You Choose Stiff or Soft?
This is on similar lines when we discuss the comfort of a mattress and its support. As a mattress shouldn’t be too hard, it must never be too soft.
The mattress should be as neutral as is, to ensure your spine and your body stay in a neutral position.Too excessive rigidity within a mattress will irritate the stresses, which can result in pinched nervesand to the blood stopping flowing.
If you notice frequent days you wake up feeling like you’re getting pins and needles inside your body, it’s an indication of a mattress that’s not rigid. If your mattress is too soft, this can create an sagging effect like a hammock.
If this happens you could end up with back pain, due to your spine being properly aligned.
This is the reason it’s important to select a mattress near neutral. It’s best to make sure your mattress is soft at the right spots, without being overly soft.
Additionally, the mattress you choose to sleep on be comfortable, but not too rigid..
Most often overlooked features of a mattress is the temperature neutrality or breathability of the mattress material.
Perhaps the most impressive feature for memory foam mattresses now is the ability of them to mould to your body.Irregardless the type of mattress, those that have fewer layers are identified to produce what’s described as “the toaster effect”.
The mattress is essentially a thermostat, forcing you to rest too hot.
The majority of mattress manufacturers today employ modern technology, in order to make premium mattresses made of the finest materials.
Mattress companies are keen on their design to be cool and comfortable however, they also want to provide warmth where it’s needed and provide breathability.
Some companies do a much better job in this area, as compared to their competitors.
It’s no surprise, that if you are searching for an excellent mattress is usually comes with a great price tag.
It’s a big investment to make, so when you buy a mattress you must choose one that is going to last you for years.
It is crucial to find the best mattress constructed, with a lifetime duration in mind.
If you’re planning to spend money on a mattress is brand new, search for one that comes with at minimum a 10-year warranty
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Fear, confusion, anger, disappointment, joy, gratefulness, relief.
All these emotions are running rampant this summer as significant decisions are coming down which affect you and the child you are carrying.
Here at Open Door Pregnancy Center, we aim to reassure you that no matter the situation you find yourself in with an unplanned pregnancy, we have resources to help. A glance at our website will confirm that our primary mission is helping make sure that you have all the information you need to make the best decision for you and your baby.
Finding someone or somewhere you can trust to share knowledge, love, and continued support can be challenging as emotions flare. If you find yourself unclear about what all the changes TRULY mean, feel free to schedule an appointment with us so that we can help you gain a clearer understanding of the law and what it means for your situation. Being bombarded with the opinions and beliefs of those around you may be well-intentioned, yet it can be helpful to have someone neutral to your situation to help you create a plan that works best for you and the child you are carrying.
First and foremost, don’t let fear keep you from contacting us. We commit to being an Open Door as you find your path on this pregnancy journey. And with our newly appointed onsite Nurse Manager, Julie Moore, BSN, RN, we are more equipped than ever to help answer your questions.
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Setanta starts taking subscriptions again
Sports broadcaster Setanta today began taking subscriptions from new customers again amid hopes that the business may be saved.
It comes after it emerged yesterday that Endemol, the television company behind Big Brother, was said to be in talks about joining a rescue deal.
Endemol and other investors were looking at committing around £40m in exchange for a controlling stake, according to The Sunday Telegraph.
The group, which is attempting to stave off administration by raising funds to help pay TV rights bills, had suspended all new customer subscriptions on Wednesday.
The company said today in a statement on its website: 'All of our channels are still broadcasting across all platforms and our subscribers can continue to enjoy our programming.
'We are taking subscriptions from new customers...both online at www.setanta.com and at our call centres.'
Setanta has around 1.2m subscribers, but that is short of the reported 1.9m it needs to break even and customer numbers have been hit by recession.
The broadcaster last week missed a £3m payment due to the Scottish Premier League under the current deal - forcing the league to pay clubs from its own coffers. It also owes £30m to the Barclays Premier League.
Financial Mail reported yesterday that Setanta has until Friday to pay the Premier League £35m and convince its potential buyer - controversial US billionaire Len Blavatnik - that its new £50m business plan will succeed.
Setanta was founded in 1990 by Irishmen Michael O'Rourke and Leonard Ryan. As well as football, it also holds the rights to broadcast other major sports such as cricket's Indian Premier League and US PGA tour golf.
It threw down the gauntlet against rival Sky in 2007 when a bidding war ended with Setanta paying £392m to allow it to screen 46 live games a year versus 92 for Sky.
Under an agreement with the European Commission, the Premier League cannot sell all their live matches to one single broadcaster. That means that Sky would only be able to bid for 23 of Setanta's 46 games next season as it already holds the rights to show the other 92.
American broadcaster ESPN may bid for at least one if not both of Setanta's two packages of games for next season.
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Zika virus: Information for health professionals
Prepare for patients seeking a diagnosis
Zika virus is primarily a mosquito-borne disease. Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus are the primary vector species transmitting Zika virus - the same mosquitoes that can carry dengue virus and chikungunya.
Currently, the Aedes mosquitoes that transmit Zika virus are not established in Canada due to the climate. So there is a very low probability of mosquito-borne transmission in Canada.
Familiarize yourself with areas with Zika virus:
- Include Zika virus in your differential diagnosis for travellers returning from countries, or areas in the United States, with reported cases of mosquito-borne Zika virus transmission.
See our Travel Health Notice on Zika virus on Travel.gc.ca for more information.
Zika virus can also be transmitted by:
- an infected, pregnant woman to her fetus
- sexual transmission
- cell, blood and tissue donations from infected donors
Asymptomatic infections are more common than symptomatic infections. Only 1 in 4 people infected with Zika virus are believed to develop symptoms. This is particularly important when discussing Zika virus infection with pregnant women, sexual partners of pregnant women, those planning pregnancies or women who may become pregnant after recent travel to affected areas.
Main symptoms include:
- low grade fever
- muscle or joint pain
- lack of energy
The incubation period ranges from 3 to 12 days. Symptoms are usually mild and last for 2 to 7 days. Most people recover fully without severe complications and only require simple supportive care.
Microcephaly & Guillain-Barré syndrome
There is scientific consensus that Zika virus is a cause of microcephaly in developing fetuses. Other nervous system malformations and pregnancy related complications have also been detected in fetuses and newborns infected with Zika virus before birth, including ocular defects, auditory deficits and impaired growth. There have also been increased reports of Guillain-Barré syndrome, other neurological syndromes and non-neurological complications.
Preliminary diagnosis is based on the patient's places and dates of travel and clinical presentation. This is particularly important for pregnant women, partners of pregnant women who have a travel history to affected areas and women who are planning a pregnancy or have become pregnant after recent travel to affected areas.
See our Travel Health Notice on Zika virus on Travel.gc.ca for recommendations for travellers going to and returning from countries and areas in the United States with reported mosquito-borne Zika virus transmission.
Testing for Zika virus infection should be considered for:
- pregnant women who travelled while pregnant, women who became pregnant after recent travel
- pregnant women whose sexual partner travelled and was subsequently diagnosed with Zika virus
- couples who are planning a pregnancy after recent travel to affected areas (ONLY in instances where there is a medical reason why pregnancy cannot be delayed for the recommended time)
- returning travellers with symptoms
- individuals with symptoms whose sexual partner travelled to an affected area (Sexual transmission)
- neonates/infants - if microcephaly/other congenital neurological manifestations are either observed at birth or develop thereafter, when the mother's Zika infection status is unknown
- AND the mother visited an area where Zika virus transmission is ongoing or widespread
- AND the mother has symptom onset (link to symptoms) within 3 days after arrival and up to 14 days after departing.
Testing should also be considered for returning ill travellers:
- with compatible epidemiologic and clinical history (ie. travel and symptoms)
- who developed more serious symptoms that could be consistent with Zika virus infection, including GBS or other neurological manifestations.
Laboratory diagnosis is achieved by testing serum, plasma or urine via PCR or serology to detect any of the following:
- viral ribonucleic acid (RNA)
- virus-specific IgM and neutralizing antibodies
Zika virus may be present in detectable levels of a patient's blood and/or urine for up to two weeks after symptom onset. However, it's recommended that a serum sample be taken during the first 5 days after the onset of symptoms.
A second serum sample may be requested to document diagnostic rises in Zika virus specific antibody when identifying cases of viral infection.
Deferral of blood/organ/cell/tissue/semen donations
Anyone who has travelled outside of Canada, the continental United States and Europe is currently ineligible to give blood for three weeks (21 days) after their return. Zika virus does not last long in the blood, typically 3-5 days following the beginning of symptoms, and is cleared within 21 days.
Organ and stem cell donations
For living organ donors and donors of fresh lymphohematopoietic stem cells (derived from bone marrow/blood), Health Canada's guidance recommends these donations be postponed for a minimum of 21 days from when the donor has a) returned from a Zika-affected area, b) recovered from signs or symptoms of a Zika virus infection that developed within two weeks of their return from a Zika-affected area, or c) had sex with a male diagnosed with Zika virus infection within six months before the sexual contact or who lived in/travelled to a Zika-affected area within the past six months.
However, exceptions may be considered case-by-case, e.g. in circumstances where the donation may be life-saving. It is the responsibility of the transplant program to weigh the risks and benefits of postponing a transplant procedure.
Tissue should not be used from donors diagnosed with Zika virus infection in the past six months.
Semen donors are deferred from donating if they have been diagnosed with Zika virus infection in the past six months or they have lived in / travelled to an area with active Zika virus transmission within the past six months.
Cord blood and birth tissue donations
Donors of cord blood and birth tissues are deferred from donating if the mother has a) been diagnosed with Zika virus infection at any point during that pregnancy, b) lived in/travelled to a Zika-affected area at any point during her pregnancy, or c) had sex during her pregnancy with a male diagnosed with Zika virus infection within six months prior to the sexual contact or who lived in/travelled to a Zika-affected area within the past six months.
Currently, there is no prophylaxis, vaccine or treatment for Zika virus infection. Rest, fluids, analgesics and antipyretics can be offered to help with symptom relief.
Surveillance in Canada
You play a critical role in identifying and reporting cases of Zika virus infection. Remember to report to your local public health authority.
For more information: Canada.ca/zika-virus
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Mark and Jem’s Idiot Ting
Floyd Mayweather is not as famous as he thinks he is as he was recently was taped getting upset when a Jamaican woman told him to his face that she didn’t have a clue who he is.
YouTube user “Can’t Ban the Snowman” posted the video with this explanation: “Floyd Mayweather was getting his hair cut in Brixton, South London when a Jamaican lady said out loud that she didn’t know who he was. Being the highest paid athlete in all sports, Money May was surprised and ended up in a little beef with the lady!”
The woman went on to protest that she knew a bunch of stars including Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, and that knowing Mayweather wasn’t a big deal, to which Mayweather replied “Who?!…” – LOL
Bolt weighed in on the video via his Twitter page saying “I had to laugh..well I should take comfort in the fact that she know Usain Bolt..lol!”
Take a look at the video for yourself; do you think this lady was serious?
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Usain Bolt or Floyd Mayweather, who do you think is more famous?
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Hong Kong to ban plastic tableware at restaurants from 2025
The Hong Kong government planned to ban all types of disposable plastic tableware at restaurants from 2025, according to an announcement made on Friday. The city’s Environment Protection Department, which is seeking public opinion on the proposal during the next two months, said parts of plastic cutlery often packaged in take-away services would also be banned.
A consultation paper, released by the government on Friday, proposed to ban the local sale of disposable expanded polystyrene (EPS) utensils and discontinue their use at restaurants within four years.
Wong Kam-sing, Secretary for the Environment of the HKSAR Government, wrote in the consultation paper that, “ practising ‘plastic-free’ at the source is the most fundamental way to achieve ‘waste free seas’.”
“Countless waste plastics enter the natural environment, including the ocean, each year,” he wrote in the document. “They will eventually be fragmented into microplastics and enter the human food chain.”
The department also suggested regulating the use of non-EPS plastic tableware for dine-in and take-away services in phases.
The first stage was to ban all types of disposable tableware offered to dine-in customers at restaurants, with disposable cutlery, such as straws, knives and forks, banned in take-away food and beverage services. Take-away services would be regulated the same as dine-in services in the second stage, according to the statement.
Chung Wai-yi, the owner of a ramen restaurant, said they were using recyclable plastic chopsticks and plastic food containers for take-away services.
She supported the ban on disposable plastic tableware.
“I always support the environmentally friendly promotion in Hong Kong, but this time, I hope the government can make it a reality rather than just talking,” she said.
She expected the government to make laws and regulations on plastic use in the catering industry to ensure fair competition, and also find good substitutes for plastic.
“I’m doing the ramen business, and we can only use plastic containers for take-away services so far, so I hope the new substitutes can also serve soup in,” she said.
An estimated 1.1 billion plastic straws were used in Hong Kong during the past year, according to research conducted by Ocean Park Conservation Foundation. The study also concluded the use of single-use plastic cutlery and containers increased from a weekly average of 3.1 pieces to 3.4 pieces per person during the past year, due to increasing demands on take-away services during the pandemic.
Yang Zhenfei, a 20-year-old university student from the mainland, is a frequent take-away and home-delivery meal customer.
She said it is OK for her to pay more to use non-plastic cutlery provided by restaurants, but it is inconvenient if she needs to prepare her own utensils for take-away meals.
“Not everyone has meals at home, and not everyone has utensils in his or her room,” she said, adding that she didn’t have her own cutlery in her new rental apartment.
Andrew Wong, 29, who works in a small toy store, said it saves him time to use disposable cutlery because he can throw it away after eating his meal as he needs to stay in the store all the time and cater for customers.
He also said it would be weird to always bring utensils with him.
Mainland China has banned the sale and production of EPS tablewares since the end of 2020. Many other countries, including Europe, Australia, and the United States have also implemented measures to ban the use of EPS tableware.
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Born in Bucharest, in 1977 and graduated in 2003 of the filmmaking Department of Media University, he worked as an assistant director for feature films, like Amen by Costa-Gavras, Vacuums by Luke Creswell & Steve McNicholas, The Rage by Radu Muntean and The Death of Mr. Lazarescu by Cristi Puiu.
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Spent the weekend in Chicago to run the Chicago Rock n Roll Half Marathon on Sunday. All I can say is WOW!! What an awesome weekend. Had a couples weekend with Becky and Russell. First of all this weekend was special to me. I'll get to that in a minute. We had been planning on this couples weekend for quite a while and it was finally here. Melissa and I got to spend it with an amazing couple, Becky and Russell. What a lot of fun.
I have been in what I call a slump for sometime now. Hadn't had a PR in the half marathon since I broke into the 1:30's for my one and only time at the Indianapolis Monumental Half Marathon in November 2011. It was 45 degrees that day. Lets just say this day would prove to be about double that temperature.
We got to go to the expo which I was extremely excited about. Not only was I going to get some cool free stuff but I was going to meet my running idol Dean Karnazas!! I hope I didn't do something stupid while talking to him. Finally got the chance to talk to him. He was really nice. Got to talk to him for a few minutes. He signed my bib, personalized a poster and told me I was AWESOME!! That's cool, even Dean thinks I'm Awesome. Must have been the shirt I was wearing!! That is something I will never forget.
I want to first give a shout out to my wife Melissa. She finished with her second best Half Marathon time ever and her best time this year with a 2:35:45. So proud of you honey!!
Becky finished with a time of 2:16:35. You Rock Becky!! You're a run nerd too!!
On to race day. You know I have had my good pick of races. Sure know how to pick the hot ones. Today was no different. It was looking to be 90 degrees again today. I was going to take a different strategy with this race. Take it a little slower at the beginning and not try to run a PR for the 5k like I usually start the half marathons. Ease into it and see what I could do. I learned this from the Ultra Marathon and it worked well. Started off really good. About mile 4 however I just wasn't feeling it but I kept pushing. The longer I went the easier it got till I finally hit mile 10. This is the mile I tend to loose it at. I always have a PR in my sights but for some reason the last few races I had nothing left after mile 10. Probably because I went out way to fast in previous races. This day would prove to be different. 3.1 miles left. Only a 5k and that is exactly how I treated it. Last 3 miles were.7:35, 7:13 and 7:19. Some of my 3 best miles of the whole race. I finished the race with a NEW PR!! Finally out of my slump. It's crazy too because I haven't done any speed work whatsoever for over 2 months. Whatever the reason, it worked and I felt great after the race. In fact, the best I have ever felt after a race and I could have went more. I felt Awesome!! Finished with a 1:37:31 which was a new PR by over a minute. Finished 351 out of 14881 overall, 47 out of 995 in my division, and 295 out of 5883 in my gender. I would say I had an Epic Day and an Epic weekend. One I will never forget.

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When I had the opportunity to film 2 segments of Fresh Quilting in June of 2017, I also had the good fortune to get to meet Sylvia Schaefer from Flying Parrot Quilts in person. Sylvia was flying in and setting up to film the day after I filmed and we had a bit of time to chat before I had to fly home in the evening. At the time, it had either just been announced or was about to be announced that Sylvia had received the 2017 Craftsy Quilt Designer Fellowship, which was exciting to hear about. Not only do I love Sylvia’s science background and how she incorporates it into her designs, but I admire her ascetic and am excited today to tell you about her recently published book, the Quilter’s Negative Space Handbook.
When Sylvia asked me if I would be willing to review her book and perhaps create a design based on the principals she shares, I was intrigued and eager to participate. Little did I know what a great experience it was going to be!
First, let me give you a bit of an overview about the Quilter’s Negative Space Handbook. Quoting directly from Sylvia,
The inspiration for this book originally came about when my local traditional quilt guild asked me to give them a lecture about negative space. I had previously given a talk to them about modern quilting and all its characteristics, and a number of members were particularly intrigued by this idea of negative space, and wanted to hear more about it.
I didn’t really know what to say when I agreed to give the talk, but after thinking about it for a little bit, I realized that these quilters were probably a little intimidated by the idea of big open spaces on their quilts, and that what they needed was some concrete design guidance, so I put together a few step-by-step diagrams to show how to go from a traditional quilt block to a modern quilt, and everyone seemed to find that very interesting.
What was even more interesting, though, was that in making these step-by-step diagrams, I came up with multiple designs that I really, really wanted to make.
Intrigued and ready to dive in, I decided to look through some of my existing design sketches and see if the techniques that Sylvia shares in the book could take an idea and give it the polish it needed.
I have had PushPull (which will be very familiar to some of my Patreons!) as a design sketch floating around for a few years. I really like the transparency play, and I’ve come close to turning it into a pattern and quilt, but it’s never felt fully complete. Something has always turned out to be a better choice and PushPull gets put back on the shelf, so to speak.
After reading The Quilter’s Negative Space Handbook, I am really excited about PushPull.
The only question I have to answer now is which version of the quilt to make!
You can purchase a signed copy of The Quilter’s Negative Space directly from Sylvia, ask for the book at your local quilt shop, or purchase through C&T Publishing.
I hope you check out the rest of the blog hop schedule for more inspiration and details about The Quilter’s Negative Space Handbook.
Quilter’s Negative Space Handbook Blog Hop Schedule
March 11 – C&T Publishing
March 12 – Nicole Neblett from Mama Love Quilts
March 13 – Christa Watson from Christa Quilts
March 14 – Jessica Caldwell from Desert Bloom Quilting
March 15 – Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill from Whole Circle Studio
March 18 – Cassandra Ireland Beaver from The (Not So) Dramatic Life
March 19 – Yvonne Fuchs from Quilting Jetgirl
March 20 – Sarah Ruiz from Saroy
March 21 – Sarah Goer – Sarah Goer Quilts
March 22 – Sylvia Schaefer from Flying Parrot Quilts
Sylvia and C&T Publishing have offered me the ability to give away one digital (PDF) version of The Quilter’s Negative Space Handbook. To enter to win, use the Rafflecopter widget below. By entering, you agree that you are 18 years of age or older. International participants are welcome. The giveaway is open through Friday, March 22nd, at Midnight Eastern. A winner will be randomly selected and emailed by Saturday, March 23rd. The winner will have 48 hours to reply to claim the giveaway prize or a new winner will be selected. Good luck!


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We get inquiries all the time asking about what the average FHA credit score is so let’s consider the available statistics. The average credit score for FHA loan used for the purposes of refinance a mortgage is 654. Whereas, the average credit score for FHA mortgage used for.
Mortgage Loan Underwriting Guidelines Single-Family Originating and Underwriting – Fannie Mae – Lender Letter LL-2019-04, Loan Level Price Adjustment for Second Homes As a result of our periodic review of risk-based pricing, we are implementing a 25 basis point (0.250%) loan-level price adjustment (LLPA) for loans secured by second homes with LTV ratios greater than 85%.Fha Real Estate Mortgage NO credit score fha mortgage lenders – NO CREDIT SCORE FHA MORTGAGE LENDERS-Getting a FHA mortgage with no credit score or a short credit history can be frustrating.The Catch-22 for most fha mortgage applicants with no credit score is that they usually cannot get a FHA mortgage no credit history, and you cannot get a credit history without credit score.
The FHA loan program will let you purchase a home with a low down payment and flexible guidelines. fha refinance mortgages are a great option for those who want to lower their monthly mortgage payment or consolidate their bills.
There are plenty of ways to see how your debt situation and credit score can align. You Can Issue A Mortgage That Also Repairs Your Home According to the FHA’s Section 203k insurance program.
An FHA loan is a mortgage that’s insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). They are popular especially among first time home buyers because they allow down payments of 3.5% for credit scores of 580+.
VA home loans require no minimum credit score, FHA minimums range from 500 to 580, USDA loans have a FICO floor of 640, and conforming loans require a minimum credit score of 620.
Compared with a conventional mortgage loan, where borrowers have an average credit score of higher than 750, the average consumer with an FHA loan has a credit score of 686 – making this a much more attainable option for more consumers.
The credit requirements for FHA 203k loans are the same as for FHA purchase loans. You need a 500 credit score and a 10% down payment to take out an FHA 203k loan. Borrowers with a 580 credit score may qualify for as little as 3.5% down. Down-payment requirements on FHA loans are based on the value of the home after repairs are completed.
The FHA requires that borrowers have a credit score above 500 to qualify for an FHA-backed loan, and a score of 580 or higher to qualify for the lowest down payment amount. However, many lenders will prefer a credit score above 620.
An FHA loan is a mortgage the federal housing administration insures. FHA loans require a smaller a down payment and lower closing costs and allow relaxed lending standards to help homeowners who.

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Spanish twins Sayana and Claudia, after years of travelling around the globe, developed a special appreciation for handcraft of unique pieces.
This pushed them to launch their own brand in May 2016 call Gimaguas. The South American name for "twins", which was discovered when travelling Cuba at the age of twelve.
The brand is based on pop up stores of treasures found when when travelling. "Many things from many lands" is the statement behind the collections.
The line is inspired by the essence of sunny, bare foot days, warm nights and exotic vacations. The uniqueness and timeless of the pieces guarantee a one of a kind experience.


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- Can I stretch everyday?
- Are sore muscles a good sign?
- Why do yawns feel good?
- Can stretching help lose weight?
- Is it better to stretch at night or in the morning?
- Is it better to stretch everyday or every other day?
- Does stretching make you happy?
- Is it good to stretch before bed?
- Can stretching change your body shape?
- Can you stretch too much in one day?
- Why do we stretch when we yawn?
- Is it OK to stretch when sore?
- Why do we stretch in bed?
- Why does morning stretching feel good?
- What happens when you never stretch?
- Is doing the splits bad for you?
- What happens when you stretch?
- Is it bad to stretch too much?
- Why do I stretch so much?
- What are the 5 benefits of stretching?
- Why does stretching sore muscles feel good?
Can I stretch everyday?
As a general rule, stretch whenever you exercise.
If you don’t exercise regularly, you may want to stretch at least three times a week to maintain flexibility.
If you have a problem area, such as tightness in the back of your leg, you may want to stretch every day or even twice a day..
Are sore muscles a good sign?
The good news is that normal muscle soreness is a sign that you’re getting stronger, and is nothing to be alarmed about. During exercise, you stress your muscles and the fibers begin to break down. As the fibers repair themselves, they become larger and stronger than they were before.
Why do yawns feel good?
Another reason you may yawn is because the body wants to wake itself up. The motion helps stretch the lungs and their tissues, and it allows the body to flex its muscles and joints….Causes of yawning, even if you’re not tired.You yawn when you’rebecausetiredyour brain is slowing down, causing its temperature to drop2 more rows
Can stretching help lose weight?
Benefit #1 – Stretching burns calories at the very beginning of your weight loss journey. … Stretching is the perfect type of exercise to begin with. If you have ambitious weight loss goals, simply doing 10 to 20 minutes of stretching per day can help you burn a significant number of calories.
Is it better to stretch at night or in the morning?
Stretching at night relaxes the body and mind and makes it easier to fall asleep. Stretching in the morning is helpful because is sort of “rights” the body before beginning the day.
Is it better to stretch everyday or every other day?
As a general rule, stretch whenever you exercise. If you don’t exercise regularly, you may want to stretch at least three times a week to maintain flexibility. If you have a problem area, such as tightness in the back of your leg, you may want to stretch every day or even twice a day.
Does stretching make you happy?
Yet another benefit that you can get from stretching all of the time is that it can make you feel happier. Stretching is a very light form of exercise, one which helps to promote the production of endorphins by your brain. … Another way in which stretching can help improve your mood is because it helps to reduce pain.
Is it good to stretch before bed?
But this simple act may help you fall asleep faster and improve the quality of your sleep. … Stretching also offers potential physical benefits, helping to relieve muscle tension and prevent sleep-disrupting cramps. Just make sure to stick to gentle stretches. Doing a big workout before bed can have the opposite effect.
Can stretching change your body shape?
Stretching Can Make Muscles Stronger The better your range of motion, the more muscle fibers will expand. With more expanded muscle fibers, you’ll be able to lift more weights. … This results in stronger muscles and faster muscle growth.
Can you stretch too much in one day?
You hold your stretches too long (or not long enough). Because dynamic stretching is all about movement, it’s not of concern here. … Not holding a stretch long enough can render it ineffective, but too long can actually make you stiffer, putting you at risk of injury.
Why do we stretch when we yawn?
As this theory goes, our bodies take in less oxygen because our breathing has slowed. Therefore, yawning helps us bring more oxygen into the blood and move more carbon dioxide out of the blood. … Stretching and yawning may be a way to flex muscles and joints, increase heart rate, and feel more awake.
Is it OK to stretch when sore?
Stretching can be a great way to release tightness and increase your range of motion when you’re sore—which can make you feel better, even though it’s not actually healing the tears in your muscles or making them repair any faster.
Why do we stretch in bed?
When you sleep, your muscles lose tone and fluid tends to pool along your back. Stretching helps to massage fluid gently back into the normal position. Also, your muscles protect themselves from over-extension by inhibiting the nerve impulses as they approach their limit.
Why does morning stretching feel good?
It’s the act of stretch and yawning at the same time, usually right when you wake up in the morning. … Stretching loosens and realigns the muscles. It also helps circulation, getting your blood flowing after your heart spent the night moving a little slower than it does during your waking hours.
What happens when you never stretch?
When we don’t stretch (regularly), our body doesn’t want to and sometimes can’t move for us. The muscles can get ‘stuck’ where they are and tighten down during inactivity and create pulling on joints or bones. This can all lead to aches, pains, or probably more often, a compensation in our movement.
Is doing the splits bad for you?
The benefits of being able to do a split are endless. But mostly, the splits keep you young. Practicing the splits is great for your joint health, flexibility, and balance — qualities that become more and more important as we age.
What happens when you stretch?
The stretching of a muscle fiber begins with the sarcomere (see section Muscle Composition), the basic unit of contraction in the muscle fiber. … Hence when you stretch, the muscle fiber is pulled out to its full length sarcomere by sarcomere, and then the connective tissue takes up the remaining slack.
Is it bad to stretch too much?
How much stretching is too much stretching? … However it’s also possible to over-stretch, with the resulting risk of muscle, tendon or ligament damage. Also, too much flexibility – hypermobility – can be detrimental in itself.
Why do I stretch so much?
It feels great to have a big stretch after a good sleep, and your muscles agree. When you sleep, your muscles lose tone and fluid tends to pool along your back. … Stretching briefly takes your muscles outside their normal range. This recalibrates the feedback mechanisms that determine their normal amount of motion.
What are the 5 benefits of stretching?
Here are five benefits that stretching has.Stretching can improve posture. Tight muscles can cause poor posture. … Stretching can improve range of motion and prevents loss of range of motion. … Stretching can decrease back pain. … Stretching can help prevent injury. … Stretching can decrease muscle soreness.
Why does stretching sore muscles feel good?
Again, the keyword is light. Stretching can be a great way to release tightness and increase your range of motion when you’re sore—which can make you feel better, even though it’s not actually healing the tears in your muscles or making them repair any faster.

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Not In Cabo? No Problem.
During the day, the Cantina’s restaurant serves some of the finest food on the Baja peninsula, with custom dishes and local cuisine ranging from fresh seafood to authentic Mexican food and everything in between. Of course, if you can’t make it down to Cabo San Lucas for a quick weekend, you can still live the lifestyle at the Cabo Wabo Cantina in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. So line up the shot glasses, and experience the nightclub that gave birth to the Cabo way of life!
Let The Party Begin.
Since opening in 1990 the Cantina has long been one of the topmost places to eat and party in MExico and the world. Featured on MTV, VH1, E-Channel, Travel Channel, and in many dreams of partiers and would-be partiers, the Cantina holds distinguished status amongst the world’s greatest fiesta-goers. Come experience the Cantina and you will quickly see why this spot gave birth to the Cabo Wabo way of life!

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Members of the PWU JASMS Interact Club, recipient of the Rotary Club of Chinatown Metro Manila District 3810 awards, present their plaques to PWU Pres. Dr. Francisco Benitez (extreme left). The group received the Outstanding Club Award besting some 122 clubs in Metro Manila, Presidential Citation Award for Naomi Saguil, president, PWU JASMS Interact Club and Certificate of Appreciation.
Among the activities spearheaded by the PWU JASMS Interact Club are Bottles for a Cause and participated in the Eat Bulaga’s Plastik ni Juan Project, Alay Lakad and seminars.
Shown from left are Dr. Benitez, Kyla Fernandez, Interact Adviser Zarahdel Salibay, Edlynne KateFalculan, Naomi Saguil and PWU JASMS Principal Remy Cruz.
Not shown are Interact Advisers Marie Cassandra Bargo and Mildred D.O. Rodriguez.


Over half (56%) of UK businesses plan to increase their digital skills training budgets for staff next year, suggesting changes to working practices as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic will be sustained. This is according to a survey of 200 senior business decision makers in large and medium sized companies by IT services provider Transputec.
The study also found that more than half (53%) of businesses are aiming to grow their IT infrastructure budget next year, while 60% of decision makers are planning to expand the use of digital collaboration tools to enable staff to connect more effectively and improve their well-being.
A third (33%) said they want to recruit a chief digital officer to help facilitate these changes, and 41% are seeking to hire candidates with high levels of digital skills.
In addition, close to half (44%) of UK businesses want to accelerate remote working going forward in order to reduce costs, such as by downsizing office space. Almost half (49%) of those surveyed expect to see growth next year, indicating that many businesses have already adapted well to a remote working model.
Sonny Sehgal, CEO of Transputec, commented: “COVID-19 has already had a devastating impact on UK business, and we’re not out of the woods yet. Fortunately, cutting edge technology has facilitated a mass shift to remote and digital working, and as a result, many businesses have observed benefits of lower overheads and more streamlined and efficient operations through managed services.
“Therefore, we can expect flexible working to stay with us for the long-term, even after it is deemed safe to return to the office on a permanent basis. Therefore, businesses must continue to bolster digital initiatives and prioritize the use of cloud-enabled digital collaboration tools, for example, if they wish to remain buoyant.”
Despite the business benefits of home working, the surge in this practice during COVID-19 has highlighted a number of cybersecurity issues, including the use of insecure video communication platforms and risky security behaviors by remote staff.
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Specialty: Wastewater and surface water management
After 60 years in the business, Tetra Tech/KCM has seen its share of economic ups and downs. This latest downturn, however, didn’t have much of an effect on the company, said President Steve Wagner.
“We’ve been pretty stable through this latest downturn,” Wagner said. “We’ve been growing modestly, about 5 to 10 percent a year, for the past three or four years.”
Diversity has helped keep the firm busy. The broad-based municipal engineering and architectural firm has a staff of about 100 working on public projects for states, cities and counties. Their work includes wastewater and surface water management, public works facilities and buildings, fisheries, aquaculture and some transportation projects.
“We are pretty diversified for a firm our size. We have a pretty broad-based group of professionals,” Wagner said. “That helps us a lot to stay stable and weather some of these economic storms.”
Tetra Tech/KCM has been involved in the design process for the conveyance system for the $1 billion-plus Brightwater wastewater treatment project for King County. The firm worked with HDR on the pre-design, and is currently working with Montgomery Watson on the final design. “Final design will go on for the next two to three years,” Wagner said.
The firm is also the prime civil, structural and mechanical engineer for the city of Seattle’s project to cover the Lincoln Reservoir at Cal Anderson Park. The $12.1 million project includes two giant vaults to be built over the 21 million-gallon reservoir, resulting in four more acres of open space at the park.
Lincoln Reservoir is the first in the city to be buried, and plans are in the works to cover another six. That will mean more work for firms such as Tetra Tech/KCM. “There’s going to be a pretty significant project coming up to cover all those reservoirs,” Wagner said. “That is quite a chunk of work out there — once that kicks off.”
Other projects the firm is working on include: wastewater treatment plants for the cities of Aberdeen, Stanwood and Winslow; a treatment plant on Vashon Island; the conveyance system for King County’s Soos Creek area pump station and pipeline; and the expansion of the Atlantic/Central Transit Base for King County Metro.


Phil Spector Verdict Countdown
Department 106 is filling up with media, bloggers, D.A. staff members, murder ghouls, et al. No sign of Spector yet, although we've overheard he's coming in with 10 people. The jurors had been deliberating just under 30 hours, since March 26, when they rang the court clerk three times this morning to announce a verdict had been reached.
Spector could be convicted of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Lana Clarkson on February 3, 2003, or he could be convicted on the considerably less severe charge of involuntary manslaughter. The rough, ballpark guess about the verdict-reading time was 2 p.m., but that's obviously out the window now.
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A travel day today. The next two weeks are going to be hectic with retreats, mini-vacation, and the Chaplaincy. I’ve lined up the 108buddhas and some pictures of the gardens. If there is time, I’ll share reflections as I can or even upload some pictures from Upaya.
In the meantime, as I sit through airports and cramped planes, trying to manage the anxieties of leaving home, being receptively attentive, and letting go of old stories, I will be reminding myself that buds open to blossom with the purpose of dying to fruit.
Thank you for practicing,
Thank you for your practice! And best wishes for your studies.
Tavel safe and many bows for your Dharma activity. I learn much from you..
“buds open to blossom with the purpose of dying to fruit.” So deliciously put and full of many layered wisdom.
Wishing you a fruitful trip in all its parts.

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The Far Madding Gate is the southern gate at the city of Caemlyn. The gate leads south to the Far Madding Road. Arymilla’s main force attacks the Far Madding Gate to the New City.
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