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House Speaker John Boehner Thursday morning said there is no deal with Senate Democrats and the White House on a bill to fund the government for the remainder of the fiscal year, pushing back against reports that a compromise is near.
“You’ve heard a lot of talk over the last 24 hours, there’s no agreement on numbers and nothing will be agreed to until everything is agreed to,” the Ohio Republican told reporters Thursday morning.
Government funding runs out in eight days.
The roughly $30 billion figure that’s been floated takes the House Republican leadership back to their original offer, which was rejected by the conservative faction of their caucus as being too paltry.
Boehner was vague about the negotiations, saying only that he and his team is talking to Senate and White House negotiators.
Republicans, Boehner said, are fighting for “the largest spending cuts that we can get to keep the government open and funded through the balance of the fiscal year.”
A major part of the negotiations is the riders that are attached to the Republicans’ spending bills — including funding limitations to Planned Parenthood, the health care law and the Environmental Protection Agency. Acknowledging the pressure he is under, Boehner said he is “well aware” of the clamoring for the measures, noting that “a lot of people in Washington” want a “a lot of different things.”
The speaker did acknowledge that his hands are somewhat tied.
“We can’t impose our will on another body, we can’t impose our will on the Senate,” he said. “All we can do is to fight for all of the spending cuts that we can get an agreement to. And the spending limitations as well.”
The other logical option for Boehner — and one that’s worked in the past — is relying on House Democrats to pass the stopgap measure.
When asked about forming a coalition with the minority party to pass a spending bill, Boehner said he was “not very interested.”

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Genitourinary Imaging Chou et al.
CT Urethrography and Virtual Urethroscopy
Chen-Pin Chou1 Jer-Shyung Huang1 Ming-Ting Wu1,2 Huay-Ben Pan1,2 Fong-Dee Huang3 Chia-Cheng Yu3 Chien-Fang Yang1,2
Chou C-P, Huang J-S, Wu M-T, Pan H-B, Huang F-D, Yu C-C, Yang C-F
CT Voiding Urethrography and Virtual Urethroscopy: Preliminary Study with 16-MDCT
OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate CT voiding urethrography and CT virtual urethroscopy. Fourteen CT voiding urethrography examinations on 13 men (mean age, 30 years) were prospectively performed with 16-MDCT. The clinical diagnoses of those patients included urethral injury, urethral stricture, and hypospadia. The CT voiding urethrogram was obtained with transverse CT of the voiding, contrast-filled urethra and display of 2D multiplanar and 3D virtual images. CONCLUSION. The full urethral structure was clearly shown by CT voiding urethrography and virtual urethroscopy in all patients. The results of CT voiding urethrography and conventional methods correlated closely with the urethral diseases being imaged. ost diagnostic imaging of the urethra continues to be performed using conventional radiography with luminal distention by iodine contrast media. However, radiographic contrast material–enhanced studies are invasive and do not provide information about periurethral tissue. Other, more modern imaging techniques such as sonography and MRI can contribute, in some specific circumstances, to the diagnosis of urethral diseases. Sonography has a small field of view, and the technique is operator-dependent. MRI is not widely used to examine the urethra because the technique is somewhat complex and expensive. CT is used only rarely to study the urethra. Its usefulness is limited to the evaluation of inflammatory fluid collections or the identification of gas formed during necrosis or trauma . Recent advances in MDCT, rapid image acquisition, and software have made 2D and 3D reformatted images available for the newer diagnostic techniques. These techniques have been applied to many organs, including the colon, bronchus, stomach, and urinary bladder [2, 3]. The thin-section transverse images and high scanning speed of CT have led to the development of promising new techniques for urethral evaluation: CT voiding urethrography and virtual urethroscopy. With these techniques, the voiding, contrast-filled urethra is scanned with 16-MDCT in approximately 6 sec. Real-time 3D rendering of CT images is performed to visually simulate urethroscopic examination. In this study, we investigated the technique of 16-MDCT in the detection of urethral diseases. Subjects and Methods Patients
From January 2003 to May 2004, 13 men (age range, 18–50 years; mean, 30 years) in whom urethral diseases were suspected were referred from the genitourinary or emergency department for urethral imaging studies. In total, 14 CT voiding urethrography examinations were performed. One man with hypospadia underwent CT voiding urethrography before and after surgery. The micturating condition of patients was checked before examination. If the patients reported an inability to void before and during CT examination, they were not considered for this study. Our series included suspected urethral in-
Received January 18, 2004; accepted after revision September 15, 2004. Supported by Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital research program (VGHKS93-82).
of Radiology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, 386 Da-Chung First Rd., Kaohsiung 813, Taiwan, ROC. Address correspondence to C.-P. Chou (email@example.com). Taipei, Taiwan, ROC. Medicine,
2National Yang-Ming University School of 3Department
of Urology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC.
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B = bulbous urethra. 40 H. All patients were alert and oriented and had stable vital signs when they arrived at the radiology department. Patients with pelvic fractures were supine while scanned because they could not lie After an anteroposterior topogram had been obtained for slice selection. urethral stricture. for which both supine and prone scanning is necessary. All serial thin-section images of the lower urinary tract were obtained using a 16-MDCT scanner (Somatom Sensation 16. and diastasis of bilateral sacroiliac joints and symphysis pubis.0-mm reconstructed slice width at intervals of 0. M = membranous urethra. No urethral interruption or contrast medium extravasation is noted.7 mm (0. and a total scan length of 16–20 cm. Pe = penile urethra. radiologists performed interactive intraluminal navigation from the urinary bladder to the urethra. Virtual endoscopy was performed using surface-rendered or volume-rendered techniques. Two-dimensional curve reformatted sagittal image using maximum intensity projection shows normal segmental anatomy of male urethra. urinary bladder. Interactive standard axial. Scanning parameters included a 0. With CT endoscopic fly-through navigator software. Siemens). variable ranges were tried for each patient to optimize the setting. sagittal. Three-dimensional volume-rendered urogram shows comminuted fractures of left ilium bones extending to left acetabulum with displaced bone fragments. prone. Sixty milliliters of IV iopamidol (Iopamiro 300. we increased the rate of IV fluid administration to accelerate urine production and distend the urinary bladder satisfactorily. Because the attenuation coefficient of the urethral lumen varied from patient to patient. In contrast to CT colonography or CT cystography. a 1.3-mm overlap). The patients signed informed consent forms for CT voiding urethrography. B. We adjusted the attenuation coefficient range for voxel categorization to the contrast material in the urethra until the normal mucosal surface appeared smooth and no noise was seen in the lumen. Siemens) with manufacturer-provided software that allows generation of 2D maximum intensity projection.75-mm collimation × 16detector array. Patients wore urinary bags over their penises to collect urine and avoid wetting the CT machine. 2A).
The transverse thin sections were transferred to a workstation (Syngo. Urethra (arrows). we directly infused 400 mL of diluted watersoluble iopamidol via catheters. No oral contrast medium was used in our series. The new vessel-view tool of the Syngo workstation is a semiautomatic protocol-driven analysis
Image Acquisition Patient Preparation
CT voiding urethrography was performed as an independent CT examination (n = 13) or as part of serial CT examinations (n = 1). 1).5-sec gantry rotation speed. For pelvic trauma patients who might need emergent surgery. and 3D volume-rendered technique (Fig. reconstruction. 120 mA. We performed CT when the patient expressed a strong desire to void.
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. they began scanning. the patients were asked to press a handheld wireless bell controller when they began voiding. 1. A. As soon as technologists heard the bell. We did not perform prevoiding CT routinely because we wanted to avoid exposing the patients to additional radiation.—Imaging of urethra with 2D and 3D techniques in 27-year-old man after vehicle accident. CT urethrography requires scanning in only one position. and coronal reference images were obtained automatically during navigation (Fig. 2D multiplanar
Fig. a total scanning time of 6 sec. The urinary bladder was opacified by renal excretion of iodine contrast medium administered IV (n = 13) or through infusion into a suprapubic tube (n = 1). highquality scanning mode (0. If the patient had suprapubic tubes or Foley urethral catheters. and 120 kVp). the upper limit range was 700–850 H. CT was performed with the patient prone (n = 9) or supine (n = 5).CT Urethrography and Virtual Urethroscopy
juries. The urethra was evaluated with 2D transverse images and a soft-tissue window setting (window level. Data acquisition was craniocaudad and resulted in about 300 transverse images for each scan. The CT topogram was used as a pelvic radiogram. 3D shaded-surface display. P = prostatic urethra. We urged the patients to drink water or increased their IV saline fluid supplement to distend the urinary bladder rapidly. window width. 512 × 512 matrix. The lower limit of the attenuation coefficient range for voxel categorization on virtual urethroscopy was 200–250 H. and ureters (arrowheads) are shown well. 300 H). Bracco) was administered 30 min before scanning. and hypospadia. Two experienced abdominal radiologists (who were trained in interactive navigation and interpretation of 3D virtual-reality CT colonography or CT cystography and were unaware of the results of other examinations) prospectively and independently interpreted the CT voiding urethrography.
Images on CT voiding urethrography were of excellent quality. 2B). We easily could find the urethral path distance by clicking either the multiplanar reformation or the volume-rendering techniques to place the first seed point and terminal point. or required optic urethrostomy for urethral stricture. reference imaging segments are synchronized to position of pointer. had a Fo-
Results The time required for the CT procedure ranged from 4 to 20 min (mean. 10 min). and coronal reference images. Display panel of 3D volume-rendered virtual urethroscopy shows axial. Cystourethroscopy was performed if the patient sensed a foreign body in the urethra. we did not routinely obtain VCUG.
Further Urethral Study
Eleven men were assessed using conventional retrograde urethrography on the same day. June 2005
ley catheter placed because of urethral injury. A. the so-called ribbon multiplanar reformation. Vessel-view display panel shows entire urethra with 2D curve multiplanar reformation technique and measurement tools. The required longitudinal multiplanar reformatted section view and cine imaging are created using the angle slider to rotate the image plane.Chou et al.—37-year-old man with straddle injury. Focus pointer (arrows) displays as line in vessel navigator. depending on how soon patients began to void. with adequate contrast filling of both the anterior and the posterior ure-
Fig. C. Maximum transverse diameter and area in axial cross-section of urethra are determined automatically by clicking required position of urethral path. Fly path of virtual urethroscopy is identified on synchronized multidirectional reference images. sagittal. CT voiding urethrography examinations were completed successfully for all patients. This tool also works well for the urethra. The vessel navigator displays a longitudinal cut along the centerline of the urethra. Also. No significant difference in image quality was noted between supine and prone positioning. with multiplanar reference images along the curve of the urethra (Fig.
Three men were examined with cystourethroscopy by experienced urologists on the same or next day.
tool for CT angiography. 2C). maximum luminal diameter and luminal area could be measured perpendicularly to the urethral axis (Fig. Verumontanum is viewed at 6-o’clock position (arrow). 2.
1884 AJR:184. We could create urethral boundaries using semiautomatic segmentation functions. An experienced abdominal radiologist interpreted the conventional urethral examinations without knowing the results of CT voiding urethrography. When focus pointer is moved. B. Because CT voiding urethrography obtains antegrade urethral images similar to voiding cystourethrograms (VCUG) and we did not wish to expose the patients to additional radiation. 9 min). The time required for interpretation of the CT urethrographic data ranged from 6 to 20 min (mean.
The patient underwent corrective surgery with flap reconstruction. and the retrograde urethrograms showed contrast medium extravasation in the bulbous urethra. CT voiding urethrography was superior to conventional examinations for imaging of pathologic anatomy and measurement of lesions and created greater diagnostic confidence. an intraluminal blood clot. CT voiding urethrography provided useful information before and after surgery. 5). IV
AJR:184. Patient 13 had undergone plastic surgery for hypospadia 30 years earlier and complained of postvoid dripping. The CT voiding urethrography protocol in this study involved 0. IV Clinical History Blunt perineum injury Findings of CT Voiding Urethrography Contrast medium extravasation. After 3 months. IV
Bleeding from the urethra after sexual Contrast medium extravasation in intercourse penile urethra Traumatic urethral stricture Membranous urethra stricture
Surgically repaired hypospadia 30 yr Hypospadia at middle shaft of penis Retrograde urethrography: failure to previously and a diverticulum within penile skin insert a Foley catheter because of coverage narrow meatus opening and pain Difficult voiding 5 mo after corrective Stricture in penile urethra surgery Cystourethroscopy: optic urethrotomy for penile urethral stricture
Prone. The more thinly collimated transverse images and the subsequent better quality of the reformatted images should further increase the ability of CT to depict the urinary tract accurately . contrast medium extravasation from the penile urethra was detected with CT voiding urethrography but was missed on retrograde urethrography (Fig. IV
Blunt perineum injury Blunt perineum injury
Complete transection of urethra after Short segment narrowing at surgical realignment bulboprostatic anastomosis region Contrast medium extravasation in bulbous urethra
Supine. IV Prone. At a normal urinary flow rate of 15 mL/sec for men. Patient 12 experienced bleeding from the urethra after sexual intercourse. cystourethroscopy. 3). no urethral injury Negative Negative Retrograde urethrography: negative Retrograde urethrography: negative Retrograde urethrography: posterior urethra cannot be evaluated well Retrograde urethrography: contrast medium extravasation in bulbous urethra Cystourethroscopy: mucosa perforation in bulbous urethra Retrograde urethrography: negative Retrograde urethrography: posterior urethra cannot be evaluated
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Prone. The final diagnosis was based on retrograde urethrography. June 2005
. Patient 9 had a history of surgical realignment for type 3 urethral injury with disruption of the urogenital diaphragm.CT Urethrography and Virtual Urethroscopy thra in all patients. Discussion CT voiding urethrography is a technique similar to conventional VCUG. IV Supine. or surgical findings (Table 1). For three cases of urethral stricture. A blood clot at the site of injury was found in two of the three patients with urethral injury. CT voiding urethrography revealed stricture in the membranous urethra with proximal urethral dilatation (Fig. High-speed 16-MDCT
TABLE 1 Patient Data and Examination Findings
Patient No. IV Prone. IV Supine. The retrograde urethrograms did not allow proper evaluation of the posterior urethral stricture. Patient 12 had had a urethral injury and a complicated urethral stricture 1 year earlier. 4).75-mm collimation and revealed the entire urethra in 6 sec. Patients 1 and 10 had a straddle injury. Pelvic fractures were noted in three. For urethral injury. A type 5 urethral injury according to the classification by Goldman et al. CT voiding urethrography and conventional methods were of similar accuracy. urinary bladder rupture after primary suture 2 wk earlier Blunt perineum injury Blunt perineum injury Vehicle accident
3 4 5 6
37 32 35 30
Prone. IV Prone. CT voiding urethrography showed penile hypospadia and a diverticulum within the penile skin coverage (Fig. irregular mucosa surface at injury region. CT voiding urethrography also revealed extravasation. and mucosal abnormality (Fig. 6B). CT voiding urethrography showed a short-segment urethral stenosis at a bulboprostatic anastomosis. the time needed to void 400 mL is longer than 20 sec. no cystography: mass effect at right urethral injury vesicoureteric junction. suprapubic Foley Falling injury catheter
11 12 13
50 18 38
Supine. and blood clot in bulbous urethra Negative Additional Study Retrograde urethrography: contrast medium extravasation in bulbous urethra Retrograde urethrography: negative
Supine.  was diagnosed in two patients. 1 Age (yr) 25 Position and Method of Contrast Administration Prone. IV
Retrograde urethrography: negative Retrograde urethrography: negative Cystourethroscopy: negative
Foreign body sensation when voiding Negative
Bladder wall contusion and blood clot Retrograde urethrography and at right vesicoureteric junction. IV
Vehicle accident. Five months later. 6A). IV Prone. Nine patients with clinically suspected urethral injury underwent retrograde urethrography. Retrograde urethrography was unsuccessful because of a small meatus opening and pain intolerance. IV Prone. a penile urethral stricture requiring urethrotomy developed (Fig.
transverse CT images showed the full extent of the urethra. D. kidney to urethra. CT voiding urethrography improved patient compliance. June 2005
. Because CT easily depicts the high attenuation produced by contrast material. B. Retrograde urethrogram shows contrast medium extravasation (arrow) in bulbous urethra. Display of CT data in the form of virtual urethroscopy images affords a number of advantages over transverse CT images alone. Virtual urethroscopy image based on surface rendering shows mucosal disruption (arrows) in bulbous urethra. Patients need to understand and follow the instructions of technologists. Compared with retrograde urethrography and conventional cystourethroscopy. and luminal area. Multiple views. Urethrocavernous and urethrovascular reflux (arrowhead) also were noted. A. Patient compliance is an important determinant of the success of CT voiding urethrography. CT voiding urethrography is more convenient because patients are required to adopt only one position and the scanning time is only 6 sec.
Fig. Variations in patient positioning and penile traction during imaging can greatly alter the radiographic appearance of the urethra and strictures. distance from the urethral meatus.—25-year-old man who presented with hematuria after blunt perineum contusion. Good communication between patients and CT technologists during the examination also is necessary. We preferred to position patients prone with pillows below their abdomen to increase intraabdominal pressure and enhance the force of micturation. can scan the entire urethra and urinary bladder in 6 sec. Radiologists should know that the patients have no difficulty with voiding. In this study. diluted contrast material is better appreciated on CT images than on conventional urethrograms. Conventional cystourethroscopy image reveals bleeding and perforation at 5. Patients should be interviewed before the examination to evaluate their acceptance of it. Volume-rendered CT voiding urethrogram obtained with contrast infusion from suprapubic tube shows contrast extravasation and irregular mucosal surface (arrow) in bulbous urethra. CT voiding urethrography is more accurate with computer-aided tools for urethral measurement. A supine scanning position was preferred for patients with multiple pelvic fractures. urethral imaging with CT voiding urethrography and virtual endoscopy can reduce organ injury and patient suffering. In our experience. When multiple pelvic fractures and associated patient discomfort are present. and patients with complex pelvic fractures do not need to change positions. CT voiding urethrography could play a role in lower urinary tract evaluation for clinically stable patients. Exact comparison of the luminal size and stricture length on clinical followup is possible.
1886 AJR:184. the oblique position for conventional radiography may not always be possible. 3. Complete evaluation of the entire urinary tract. contrast media. Some patients who could not tolerate conventional urethral examinations could accept CT voiding urethrography. may be required on conventional radiographs . The technique should not be used on patients with acute major trauma or acute pelvic fracture unless they already have shown an ability to void. including bilateral oblique. or instruments can be avoided with use of axial and multiplanar images. The patient’s position is not critical with high-quality 3D images. The scan processes or imaging quality in our study were the same whether patients were prone or supine. Missing of lesions obscured by bone structures. C. Radiologists should participate in the whole procedure and interpret the real-time images on monitors.to 7-o’clock position of bulbous urethra. The vessel view is longitudinal along the curve of the urethra and accurately measures stricture length. Conventional radiography requires positioning of the patient’s urethra and avoidance of overlapping with bone structures.Chou et al. is easy with the newly developed 16-MDCT.
Reflex contraction of the pelvic muscle because of forceful injection of the contrast material may lead to a false-positive
diagnosis of stricture .
Virtual urethroscopy allows data from more than 300 slices of CT images to be compressed into one interactive data set. difficulty in detecting flat
Fig. In this study.—50-year-old man with urethral bleeding after sexual activity. Multiplanar coronal reformatted image (curved along urethra) shows posterior urethral stricture (arrow) and prostatic urethral dilatation (arrowhead). he sustained urethral injury 1 year earlier in motor vehicle collision. Contrast medium extravasation (arrow) in penile urethra is identified on CT voiding urethrogram. Standard practice dictates that trauma and stricture of the male urethra be evaluated with retrograde technique because of the belief that
only it produces sufficient distention. the disadvantages of CT virtual cystoscopy versus conventional cystoscopy include exposure to radiation. such as in CT voiding urethrography. June 2005
. some technical problems remain. with occasional resultant systemic complications such as sepsis and anaphylaxis. Retrograde urethrography is not a physiologic examination. 5.
AJR:184.—18-year-old man with urethral stricture. For urologists who are not familiar with transverse images. Although retrograde urethrography also can be performed during CT. Contrast material often is injected under pressure to overcome the resistance of a stricture. 4. we showed in several instances that the new CT technology can show clear urethral imaging sufficient for diagnoses. Rapid and forceful injection of the contrast medium in retrograde urethrography may lead to rupture of the mucosal barrier and extravasation of the contrast material into the systemic circulation. vessel view. According to previously published articles.CT Urethrography and Virtual Urethroscopy
Fig. Retrograde urethrogram shows no finding. These include inadequate contrast medium filling and radiation exposure to the operators. CT voiding urethrography and virtual endoscopy provide a global orientation for focal findings and aid navigation for endoscopists. The data set can be manipulated easily for multidirectional viewing and can be recorded as cine files . B. A.
McGuire EJ. New imaging of the anterior male urethra. Virtual cystoscopy: early clinical experience. The benefits of CT voiding urethrography and virtual endoscopy over conventional imaging include accurate measurement of lesions. Settles M. Goldman SM. et al. Argiro V.
1. Retrograde urethrogram: diagnostic aid and hazard. it may become possible to reduce the radiation dose by adjusting CT parameters. Morey AF. experience with CT voiding urethrography is limited. Sandler CM. Appl Radiat Isot 1999. Fenlon HM.
A theoretic concern with MDCT voiding urethrography. Vining DJ. The effective dose of radiation from CT voiding urethrography for an average man is approximately 5 mSv. Beer A. June 2005
. The technical limitations are the same for CT voiding urethrography as for VCUG.28:180–186 2. Abdom Imaging 2003. 2005
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or small mucosal lesions. Beaulieu CF.50:165–172 12. lack of information on the color and texture of the mucosa. Barozzi L. B. White asterisk is at expected location of meatus. Radiology 2002.199:321–330 3. and urethral pathology has not been described using virtual urethroscopy. Rubin GD. 6. AJR 1996.

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Bridgestone gets ready for Sepang
With the team's and Bridgestone having plenty of knowledge of the Sepang circuit following two pre-season tests this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix shouldn't be defined by a fight to manage tyre wear and instead should allow riders to race flat out throughout. With Marc Marquez having set the fastest lap of last weekend's Australian round on the final lap of the race it's clear that Bridgestone has done a good job of managing the rubber as they come to the end of their final season as the sole tyre supplier in the premier class.
“This weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix is the last of the three back-to-back races and after the breath-taking contest we had last week at Phillip Island, the championship is poised for a thrilling conclusion in the final two rounds," said Hiroshi Yamada. "The Sepang circuit is a vastly different circuit from Phillip Island, but like the venue for last week’s round, its layout and climatic conditions create a tough challenge for the riders, their bikes and tyres.
"In recent years we have seen crowds at the Malaysian Grand Prix growing year on year and given the intense championship battle between Jorge and Valentino I hope to see a record crowd at Sepang International Circuit this weekend. This weekend also marks the final round of the Asia Talent Cup and Bridgestone has been extremely proud to be the exclusive tyre supplier for this series at it has an excellent platform to help talented Asian riders on their way to a career in Grand Prix racing.”
The challenge presented by the Malaysian track is unique in that track temperatures are scorching. Shinji Aoki outlined the challenges prior to the start of practice.
“The Sepang circuit has a varied layout with its main features being its two long straights and high track temperatures, which often rise above 50 degrees Celsius," said Aoki. "These factors, along with the track being one of the fastest circuits of the season make this circuit very demanding for tyres. The main characteristics the tyres need to have at this circuit is excellent braking stability from the front tyre and good edge grip and durability from the rear tyre.
"A good bike setup is crucial at this circuit as the grip level of the track isn’t very good and with the high track temperatures, it is easy to overheat the rear tyres. Although teams acquired a lot of bike setting data for this circuit from the pre-season tests in February, the track conditions for the race in October can be quite different to those in testing.”


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The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) announced the launch of the Barbados ACAMS Chapter recently, which will serve as an AML hub in the Caribbean, with a presence
US Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and the OECS, Linda Taglialatela making a presentation to Christ Church Foundation School Principal, Robert Cumberbatch. Also pictured are students, Leandra Durant, Eden Weekes and Jadon Jackman and teachers Agnel Barron and Shirley Branche.
Three Christ Church Foundation School (CCFS) pupils were celebrated yesterday when they received the top prize of the Children’s Book Project.
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The University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill Campus has entered a partnership to provide entrepreneurs with relevant training critical to the effective execution of their entrepreneurial ventu

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Bureaucratic heavy handedness has the wealthy Mexican businessman wishing for a little respect.
Just as hyperactive billionaire, multi team owner Jorge Vergara appeared settled enough to put long construction delays setting back the opening of his new Guadalajara Chiva stadium, a new crop of difficulties have popped up.
Difficulties of an origin – bureaucracy and government authority – most unsavoury for free-spirited entrepreneurs to swallow.
Officials of the municipality of Zapopan, Jalisco have informed the Chivas owner he will not be allowed to inaugurate his new 55,000 seat stadium on the programmed date because collateral roadways and transportation infrastructure servicing the area is not sufficient to allow safe and orderly egress.
Despite studies conducted by Vergara’s companies show no major hazard to exist, authorities will not allow the long awaited facility to open. Salt to the wound is these necessary improvements are the responsibility of the same municipal government that won't allow the opening and no one has a firm idea when deficencies will be remedied.
As negotiations were continuing on that front last week, just hours before an important CF Saprissa league match, government treasury department authorities in San Jose, Costa Rica swopped down on Ricardo Saprissa Stadium to post announcements and chain entry doors closed.
Like Chivas are to Mexico, Saprissa is Costa Rica’s most popular team. Vergara owns them as well.
The apparent claim there is the owner owes the treasury for tax deduction funds not remitted on player income.
Vergara claims all payroll taxes deducted from player salaries has been remitted on a regular basis. He says authorities want him to pay taxes owing on about 5 or 6 years worth of player’s endorsement incomes and that is something they should be asking players for.
Vergara and a group of his management and legal people were in San Jose Thursday and today to launch a legal claim against the government.

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With all the drama and suspense of a Hollywood movie, California Governor Jerry Brown signed AB X1 28 on June 29—more than two weeks after the bill originally passed the California legislature. AB X1 28 has been controversial because it significantly expands California’s sales and use tax collection requirements by substantially incorporating all of the provisions of former AB 153 (click-through nexus), AB 155 (affiliate nexus), and SB 234 (constitutional nexus). Together, these changes combine California’s recent efforts to force remote sellers to collect California sales tax. To further complicate matters, AB X1 28 provides that these changes become effective immediately.
AB X1 28 amends California’s definition of “retailer engaged in business” for sales and use tax collection purposes, as set forth in Cal. Rev. & Tax Code § 6203, to include three new groups of “retailers” as follows.
First, “retailer engaged in business” is revised to include any retailer entering into agreements with a person in the state, for a commission or other consideration, where the person directly or indirectly refers potential purchasers, whether by an Internet-based link or an Internet Web site, or otherwise, to the retailer, provided that the retailer has more than $10,000 in sales from the referrals and more than $500,000 of total sales to California customers within the last 12 months. This provision has been commonly referred to as “click-through nexus” and is similar to laws enacted in several other states (e.g., New York, North Carolina, and Illinois) that attempt to assert that remote/online sellers are subject to a sales tax collection requirement by virtue of their agreements with unrelated third parties in the state. These laws are currently being challenged in New York (the first state to adopt such a provision) in Amazon.com, LLC, et al. v. New York State Dep’t of Taxation and Finance and Overstock.com, Inc. v. New York State Dep’t of Taxation and Finance, et al., 81 A.D.3d 183, 913 N.Y.S.2d 129 (Nov. 4, 2010). Unlike other states, California’s click-through nexus law also contains a provision that provides that “retailer includes an entity affiliated with a retailer within the meaning of Section 1504 of the Internal Revenue Code.” This language appears to attempt to require any affiliates of the retailer to also collect California sales and use tax.
California’s click-through nexus provision contains an exception that provides that to the extent the retailer purchases advertisements from persons in the state, to be delivered on television, radio, in print, on the Internet, or by any other medium, this relationship is not an agreement that creates a California sales and use tax collection obligation unless:
- The advertisement revenue paid to the person in the state consists of commissions or other consideration that is based upon sales of tangible personal property; or
- The person in the state also directly or indirectly solicits potential customers through use of flyers, newsletters, telephone calls, electronic mail, blogs, microblogs, social networking sites, or other means of direct or indirect solicitation specifically targeted at potential customers in California.
A retailer may also be excepted if it can be shown that person did not engage in referrals that would violate the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution.
Second, AB X1 28 also includes within the term “retailer engaged in business” a retailer that is a member of a commonly controlled group and a member of a combined reporting group that includes another member of the retailer’s commonly controlled group that, pursuant to an agreement with or in cooperation with the retailer, performs services in this state in connection with tangible personal property to be sold by the retailer including, but not limited to, design and development of tangible personal property sold by the retailer, or the solicitation of sales of tangible personal property on behalf of the retailer. California law previously contained a statutory affiliate nexus provision (although different); however, the provision was successfully challenged in Current, Inc. v. State Bd. of Equalization, 24 Cal. App.4th 382 (1st Dist. 1994) and ultimately repealed.
Finally, AB X1 28 modifies “retailer engaged in business” to include any retailer that has substantial nexus with this state for purposes of the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution and any retailer upon whom federal law permits this state to impose a use tax collection duty. This provision attempts to expand California sales tax collection requirements to the full extent permitted under the U.S. Constitution.
AB X1 28 carries some additional baggage that will likely make it vulnerable to legal challenge. AB X1 28 is a budget trailer bill—it was not part of the main budget bills. Proposition 25, passed last year, modified the California Constitution to reduce the threshold to enact the state budget bill and “other bills providing for appropriations related to the budget bill” from a two-thirds vote of both houses of the Legislature to a majority vote. However, Proposition 26, also passed last year, modified Article XIIIA (Proposition 13) of the California Constitution to expand the types of charges considered to be tax increases subject to a two-thirds vote of both houses of the legislature. As a result of Propositions 25 and 26, there could be ambiguity over whether a bill requires a majority or two-thirds vote. AB X1 28 only passed both houses of the legislature by a majority vote.


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Harold Mcllhenny, center, an attorney representing Apple Computer in the Apple-Samsung trial, exits a federal court house in San Jose, California. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
SAN JOSE, Calif. — How much does Samsung Electronics owe Apple for copying vital features of the iPhone and iPad?
Apple says $380 million. Samsung counters with $52 million.
It’s possible a jury presiding over a patent trial in a San Jose courtroom will find somewhere in between.
The first day of testimony in the trial got underway Wednesday. At issue are 13 Samsung devices another jury decided infringed Apple patents for technology that allows scrolling and the “bounce-back” function at the end of documents, among other inventions.
That previous jury awarded Apple $1.05 billion after determining 26 Samsung products had infringed six Apple patents. But a judge found the jury miscalculated $400 million in damages for 13 products and ordered a new trial to determine the proper amount.
“Apple lost sales because Samsung was selling infringing products,” Apple attorney Harold McIlhenny told the jury during opening statements. He argued that Apple’s lost profits, Samsung’s profits on the offending devices and royalties owed Apple, add up to $380 million.
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“In a fair fight, in a fair competition, the money they got would have and should have gone to Apple,” McIlhenny said.
Samsung’s attorney Bill Price countered during his own opening statements that consumers preferred Samsung’s devices, which operate with Google’s Android system, because of the many differences — rather than the similarities — they have with Apple’s products. Price told the jury that Samsung owes Apple $52 million.
“Apple is simply asking for much more money than it’s entitled to,” Price said.
Apple called three expert witnesses and a company executive to discuss Apple’s patents Wednesday before court ended for the day. The trial is expected to last into the middle of next week.
The two companies are locked in legal battles around the globe for supremacy in the more than $300 billion smartphone market.
The current trial is a dispute over older products, most of which are no longer sold new in the United States.
Another trial is scheduled in San Jose in March over Samsung’s devices currently on U.S. shelves.
Apple and Samsung are the world’s two biggest smartphone makers and combined make nearly half of all smartphones sold globally. The two companies have resisted calls from judges, regulators and analysts to settle their differences, instead choosing to spend many millions of dollars on lawyers and legal fees to battle it out in court and before regulatory agencies.
“Most cases with these enormous stakes would have settled by now — particularly once the court ordered a new trial on damages, which could substantially increase or decrease the damage award,” said Notre Dame law school professor Mark McKenna, who specializes in technology.
But McKenna said a key incentive for both companies to reach a settlement was removed by U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh when she refused to ban U.S. sales of the Samsung products the first jury found infringed Apple’s patents.
No matter the outcome, McKenna and other experts expect the loser to appeal.
Apple has argued in courts, government tribunals and regulatory agencies around the world that Samsung’s Android-based phones copy vital iPhone features. Samsung is fighting back with its own complaints that some key Apple patents are invalid and Apple has copied Samsung’s technology.
The two have each won and lost legal skirmishes over the past couple of years, and analysts predict continued litigation for months to come.
The current proceedings are somewhat of a warm-up for a much larger trial scheduled for March. Apple is asking that Samsung be barred from selling some of its current devices in the U.S., and more money will be at stake as well.
Price readily conceded that Samsung was guilty of copying Apple’s features, but downplayed the significance of the technology in devices that are built with hundreds of patents each.
“This is a case not where we’re disputing that the 13 phones contain some elements of Apple’s property,” Price said. “That doesn’t mean Apple gets to come in here and ask for a windfall … for more than it is entitled.”


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Newly Released from Who Chains You Books and author Laura Koerber, The Listener’s Tale: Book One of the “Our Side” Collection.
Anna didn’t even know she had an aunt. Aunt Moira had appeared the day after Anna’s parents died in a car crash: a tall grey figure through the screen door, silhouetted against the bright sun. The neighbors welcomed her—they were relieved to get Anna off their hands and into the custody of a relative.
But Anna hadn’t warmed to her aunt or her pug, whose eyes eerily tracked Anna’s every move. Something wasn’t right; her investigation leads to a world she’s never seen and even more relatives who live in a quirky village—a village where singers dance in the sky, the elders are hundreds of years old, and everyone has access to magic.
At first bemused, then charmed, Annie settles in to live with her new-found (and vegetarian) relations—and unravel the mystery of who is trying to kill her.
The Listener’s Tale is a charming fantasy for young teen readers or the young at heart.
About the Author:
Laura Koerber is an artist who lives on an island with her husband and her two dogs. She has always entertained herself by telling herself stories. As a child, she used to like going to bed because she could lie awake under the covers and run movies in her head. Later, as an adult, she enjoyed long distance driving for the opportunity to spend hours writing novels in her imagination. Now Laura divides her retirement time between dog rescue, care for disabled people, political activism, and yes, she still tells herself stories while she is driving. Her first book, The Dog Thief and Other Stories (under pen name Jill Kearney), was listed by Kirkus Review as one of the One Hundred Best Books of 2015.


University President Dr. Bob Fisher announced a new fundraising campaign for $300 million at a ceremony in front of the Bell Tower Monday morning.
The We Believe campaign will raise the money for five major priorities at Belmont. These include creating scholarship endowments, endowed chairs and professorships for the faculty, funds for both domestic and international student mission trips, endowments for student athletes and new philanthropic efforts for the university.
We Believe is the largest comprehensive fundraising initiative in the history of the university. While Belmont invested in new buildings in the past, Fisher said going forward, We Believe is about building up people.
“I do believe in the power of a Belmont education, and that power can transform lives and can change the world,” said Fisher. “All through this 125-year history we’ve experienced, the unlikely has turned into the unprecedented.”
Fisher also announced $56 million has already been raised in a previous silent phase of fundraising. The remaining sum will be raised over the course of the next five years.
“We’re going to do it because we believe in people. We think that’s an effort that so many people can get behind,” Fisher said. “The greatest privilege that we ever have in life is to be in a position where we can help somebody else.”


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Also known as Posterior Prolapse, Rectocele involves weakening of the walls between vagina and rectum, thereby, causing the rectal wall to swell and protrude into the space of the vagina. This bulging is a common, but temporary problem that arises after childbirth. In severe cases, the swollen tissues may extend out of the vaginal opening and usually cause more discomfort than pain.
What are the most common causes for Rectocele?
- An upright posture places a lot of weight on the pelvic region, which is probably the most important cause for Rectocele or Posterior Prolapse.
- Constipation is also a very valid reason for Rectocele because it causes straining of the connective tissues that separate the vagina and the rectum.
- Constant heavy lifting and indiscriminate increase of body weight may also put a lot of pressure on the pelvic region that could ultimately lead to weakening of rectal and vaginal tissues.
- Weakening of vaginal passageway due to pregnancy and childbirth is also a common reason for Rectocele development.
- Chances of developing Posterior Prolapse increases with age.
Physiological problems posed due to Rectocele
- Passage of bowel becomes difficult and may sometimes require pressure on the vaginal bulge.
- The protrusion of tissue takes place from your vaginal opening, when you strain while passing bowel. This usually happens in people with constipation.
- This disorder may also induce a sensation that the bowel tract has not been fully emptied even after passing stool.
- Such vaginal bulging also causes difficulties and embarrassing concerns during sexual intercourse.
Medical recommendations and preventive measures to tackle Rectocele
- Home made remedies and exercise are usually effective. Performing exercises help re tighten the pelvic muscles and tissues, thus reversing the effects of Rectocele. Vaginal pessaries or rubber rings, inserted into the vagina, can also support loose tissues and keep them in place.
- Surgical procedures are hardly needed in most cases of Rectocele. But if the issue is chronic, you may opt for removing the protruding tissues by surgery or strengthen the boundary between vagina and rectum by a mesh patch. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a doctor and ask a free question.
Muje pcod ki problem h. Im 27 year unmarried girl. Aur muje 1 mnth se continuously periods aa rhe. continuously bleeding. Muje meri doc ne ginette 35 prescribed ki h. Is it safe?
Hlo I do sex with my husband after 7 days of menopause now after 12 days of menopause. Bleeding start in little bit. Pls tell by I qm pregnant or not if I am then pls tell me medicine to avoid pregnancy. Thankyou.
I find difficult in intercourse. So if I masturbate n spill on d outer opening of vagina, are there chances of my wife getting pregnant?
Hi doctor. My age is 20. And am physically involved with by boyfriends. I have no problem. is it right for my future health or not?
Can pregnant can have a periods like normal days cause one of my friend had sex whit is partner nw the stomach is increasing day by day bt she s having periods from past 2 months.
My sister , she is going for a holiday trip and she have her periods date in that duration. She want to stop her period for that time. She want to delay her date of periods. So what medicine she will take for this?
I am in relationship with my girlfriend we r unmarried couples, I wanted to know best birth control methods other than condom, or pills I tried to use condoms but its not so comfortable with me pls let me know the best alternatives.
Infertility is a medical condition which is characterised by problems in successful conception, even after prolonged and frequent unprotected sex amongst a couple. Infertility may occur due to problems with either the male, the female partner and in many cases both of them. This condition can cause much strife in a relationship not just within the individuals but also be a cause for social embarrassment. The causes of infertility could be-
Testicular injury or deformed testis,
Irregular menstrual periods,
Problems with erections,
Uterus is ill-shaped,
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome,
Pelvic inflammatory diseases caused by Sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea and Chlamydia,
Scanty sperm count,
Blockage of the fallopian tube.
Other lifestyle related reasons could be excessive alcohol consumption, aging, diabetes, obesity, high pressure and as a side effect of radiation therapy or other medications.
Ayurveda and Infertility-
According to Ayurvedic scriptures, infertility occurs when there is a deficiency of nutrients in the Shukra Dhatu of an individual. This might occur as a result of indigestion and excessive toxic content in the human body. This could be caused due to excessive consumption of spicy foods or if they have chronic stress or anxiety. The Ayurvedic remedies boost the nutrition of the Shukra Dhatu in order to boost fertility. The most potent Ayurvedic herbs which can cure infertility are as follows:
A prescribed consumption of the powder of dried banyan bark along with sugar might help to cure infertility.
The inclusion of cumin and turmeric powder in regulated dosages in your daily food might also help to facilitate fertility.
A consumption of the root of the herb Ashwagandha for 3 times a day has also been shown to be beneficial.
A daily consumption of the powder of Vanari Kalpa in warm milk might help in curing any problems related to the ejaculation of semen.
Consuming a mixture of the powder of Vrushya vati in warm milk, it might help to increase the sperm count.
The consumption of Ayurvedic preparation of phalasarpi (a mixture of the herbs Kustha, manjistha, Triphala, tagara, haldi etc.) might help to deal with the problems of infertility in women.
Yoga also has many effective asanas or poses which help boost both male and female fertility and thus may help in correcting infertility caused due to physical factors such as injuries or deformities.
Changes in lifestyle also have to be brought in such as quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption among others.


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Carey Mulligan, the new Brit-girl, was crowned the Best Dressed Woman of 2020 by the famous UK magazine, Harper’s Bazaar. The 25-year-old actress is admired for her elegance she shows on the red carpet wearing ’60s inspired outfits and different combinations that sometimes can be considered as rather daring based on originality and creativity.
Fashion designer Erdem Moralioglu, one of the judges, said that the young Oscar-nominated won due to her style inspired by the French Nouvelle Vague of the ’60s, just like a starlet from Jean-Luc Godar’s movies, but more modern. “So Sixties French New Wave – like a Godard starlet – but totally modern”, Moralioglu said.
The “Wall Street 2” star said that she is not really interested in fashion. “I was at a press conference and Woody Harrelson was answering questions about how he felt about his character. I got up there, and they said, “What are you wearing?” And I thought, “There was a time when I was an actress. Not just someone who wore dresses. I don’t really care that much about fashion, I just have a brilliant stylist who dresses me, and in my own life, I’m pretty simple. So that side of things has been wearing.”
Carey Mulligan impressed everyone with her classic look, cocktail dresses in ladylike silhouettes, a personal style emphasized by the perfect pixie cut. Victoria Beckham was the runner-up in the Harper’s Bazaar Best Dressed poll, while Yasmin Le Bon in third place. Alexa Chung and singer Florence Welch completed the top five, while Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Moss and Sienna Miller were placed on positions 11, 13 and 15.
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Free forum : Here's the place where the magic happens
Because it's where everything happens.. You may want to turn the volume down.
To forum has been built primarily to discuss the upcoming games days for a small band of gamers. We will see what happens from there.

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Scripture Reading: II Corinthians 1 - 3 …
Those who are engaged in Christian ministry today in any capacity understand the challenges serving Christ brings … and since Christ calls every believer to "minister" to others in His Name, everyone who believes in Jesus and who desires to serve Him experiences, to one degree or another, the same challenges. Ultimately, the challenge comes down to this: being faithful to Christ, loving people and fulfilling all that God calls you to do. It is, in every way, an impossible task … if attempted by our own wisdom and strength.
But we are not alone!! While many call the Apostle Paul the greatest of the apostles, he certainly did not consider himself to be so. He spoke with authority because he knew he bore the authority of Christ. He faced persecution with the strength that the Spirit of God gave him. He endured because he knew he was not alone. As he offers comfort to the Corinthians at the beginning of this second letter to them, he relates some of the hardships that he and those with him had faced during their journeys throughout Asia, preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He says, "In our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God" (1:9). Do you think prayer matters? Paul did. He gave thanks "for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many" (1:11).
In his first letter to the church in Corinth Paul had pointed out their "issues," their sins. They were a young body of believers and remember, they did not yet have the New Testament writings of the apostles. There was sin among them that was being tolerated and Paul spoke firmly about what they needed to do to honor Christ. He explains in this second letter that he did not come to visit them again in order to spare them further reprimands. He wanted to see if they would be obedient to God in dealing with the immorality that had surfaced in the church. Now he tells them to forgive the one who had sinned (apparently there had been repentance), saying, "forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. I urge you, therefore, to reaffirm your love for him" (2:7-8).
Church discipline, which is rarely exercised today, is intended to restore the one who has sinned, not to punish. Awareness of our sin is necessary if we are going to repent, to turn from it, and pursue righteousness by the strength of God within us. As Paul said in 1:21: "It is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ." We ALL need Christ. The problem in the church today is that sin is tolerated rather than confronted, leaving those who are living in sin, and who are weighed down with guilt inside, without a remedy. A guilty conscience is Satan's playground! Confession, repentance, forgiveness and restoration brings freedom and joy!! Those who take Jesus’ words out of context when He says, “Do not judge, or you, too, will be judged” (Matthew 7:1), wrongly believe Jesus was telling us to overlook sin. That leaves people with no hope of repentance or forgiveness!
Paul goes on to explain the difference between the Old Covenant of the Law and the New Covenant of the Spirit that he is proclaiming. First, he makes it clear that not all people are going to receive the truth of the Gospel and be saved. He says, "We are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are the smell of death, to the other, the fragrance of life" (2:15-16). God's Word at the same time pronounces judgment on those who reject it and salvation to those who believe. It is our responsibility to offer God's grace and forgiveness in the Gospel and to trust God to work through His Spirit to accomplish His purpose in the lives of those who hear it.
Because many of the Corinthians had believed, Paul could say, "You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone. You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God" (3:2-3). How awesome is that?! Imagine your life as a letter from Christ to the world. What does it say? When people look at you, what does your life tell them about Jesus, about our Father in heaven??
The power of the New Covenant is the Holy Spirit. Jeremiah spoke about this new covenant in Jeremiah 31:33, when God declares, "I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts." This New Covenant is more glorious than the Old Covenant (the Law) because it carries with it the power to fulfill it. Paul speaks of the "veil" that covered the glory of God as it shone from Moses' face and as it was revealed in the Law itself. The old nature of sin within us does not want to look at the Law because we know we can't keep it and it makes us feel guilty … because we ARE! But the New Covenant is different and so is even more glorious.
In the New Covenant God declares that Jesus bore the penalty for our sins and that we now have access, by grace, into the very presence of God. God now lives within believers by His Spirit, transforming us into the image of His Son. "Whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away … and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is FREEDOM! And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit" (3:16-18).
Praise the Lord for His marvelous grace!! Here is true comfort in all our trials and sufferings in this world! Here is hope and joy in the Lord that lifts us up and gives us boldness to declare to others that there is grace and forgiveness available at the foot of the cross for all who come. As Paul greeted the Corinthians, so we can say to those who come, "Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!" (1:2). May you know this comfort that comes from knowing God's grace and experiencing His peace. Jesus Christ is risen! Hallelujah!!
"Our Father in heaven, to You belongs all the glory for the message of salvation through Your Son Jesus Christ. Thank You for sending Jesus to be my Savior. Continue Your work in me so that I may be a minister of Your love and grace, offering forgiveness and restoration to all who believe. May those who see Your light in me be drawn to You so that they, too, will experience the comfort, hope and joy that comes only from You, our God, our Savior, our Lord. In Jesus' name, Amen"

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In celebration of the Feast of Saint John, Mickela jumps right in with the locals for dancing, music, and the building of the Castells (Human Towers) in Girona, Catalonia (Spain). She visits the nearby, seaside town of Palamos to learn the iconic Sardana dance and celebrate the Habaneras Festival, and she tastes the breads and sweets from one of Girona’s oldest bakeries.
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Kendare Blake is originally from South Korea, but was brought up in the US. She has a BA in Business from Ithaca College in New York and an MA in Writing from Middlesex University in London. She is the author of Anna Dressed in Blood, Girl of Nightmares and Antigoddess, all published by Orchard Books. Two Dark Reigns is the third book in her Three Dark Crowns series. She lives with her husband in Kent, Washington.
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Beyoncé gives us a theatrical performance like no other! The woman has inspired generations of new artists in the Pop and R&B genres. The songstress went ahead with the most successful solo act in history. Currently, Beyoncé is basking in the glory of her recent ode to the House and Electronic Music ‘Renaissance’. The album charted at the No.1 position on the Billboard 200. In its first week, the album sold 332,000 album units making her the biggest woman act in 2022.
Queen Bey has 28 Grammy Awards throughout her career. She won her first award when she was as young as 19 years old with the Destiny’s Child members. The artist started her career with a reality TV show ‘Star Search’. On the show, she went with Kelly Rowland and Michele Williams. Columbia Records took the girls under their wings in 1999. Since then, Beyoncé had a sky-rocketing career setting and earned several milestones in her career and otherwise. Along with being a phenomenal singer, she is also a hugely successful face to brands and created her empire too. Let’s dive into the various facets and achievements of her life.
Beyoncé Net Worth
As per Forbes, in 2022, Beyoncé accumulated $450 million of wealth. The ‘Formation’ singer has earned a great fortune in her three-decades-long career. As we discussed earlier, she started her career singing with a girl band ‘Destiny’s Child’. Columbia Records signed the band and under the label, they created seven albums together. With their seven albums, they were able to sell 50 million album units. They disbanded in 2001 after they recorded their last album together ‘8 Days of Christmas’. In 2001, the pop icon went on to create a solo career.
In 2003, she released her debut solo album titled ‘Dangerously in Love’ which gave us timeless hits like ‘Crazy in Love ft. Jay Z’, ‘Naughty Girl’, ‘Baby Boy ft. Sean Paul’, and others. For her first album, she won three Grammy Awards in 2004 in the categories ‘Best Contemporary R&B Album’, ‘Best R&B Song’, and ‘Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group’.
The singer is the owner of Parkwood Entertainment. Under the production house, she released her documentary called ‘Life Is But A Dream’. In 2016, she collaborated with TopShop for streetwear, but later she took control of it completely after the TopShop owner, Philip Green got into legal trouble. She partnered with Adidas for the Adidas X Ivy Park, where along with athleisure clothes, she created a clothesline and footwear.
Beyoncé Brand Endorsements
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles Carter aka Beyoncé is the reigning face of the top brands around the world. In 2021, Pepsi Co. signed her as their brand ambassador. But, the association between the brand and the artist goes back to 2002, when Beyoncé became the spokeswoman of the brand.
She was featured in many Pepsi commercials including the ‘We Will Rock You’ advertisement with P!nk, Britney Spears, and Enrique Iglesias. The singer was also the face of the cosmetics and hair-products brand L’Oreal Paris for 12 years till 2013. She was featured in their advertisements including the L’Oreal Paris Infallible. Beyoncé also endorsed high-end brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Giorgio Armani. The former brand paid her $250,000 for a campaign.
Beyoncé has always given back to society, the community, and the state of Texas where she hails from. After the devastating Hurricane Katrina, in 2005, along with her mother Tina and member of her band, Kelly Rowland, she helped the victims of the disaster via the Survivor Foundation. When the time came to do something for Houston, she and her mother geared up. She started a food bank in Houston and her mother started Knowles-Temenos Place to uplift low-income people via affordable housing and employment opportunities.
During Covid-19, she donated $6 million via BeyGOOD for mental health-related services for people of color. She started ‘Chime for Change’ with Salma Hayek and Gucci to raise funds and awareness for girls and women around the world. She supported Jane Chen’s Embrace Innovations, which provided incubators to mothers of high-risk children in underdeveloped and developing countries. Beyoncé also started scholarships like Formation Scholars Awards and Homecoming Scholars Awards.
There is no doubt that Beyoncé was ‘dangerously in love’ with Jay-Z! They have been together for 20 years now. The couple has had a tumultuous relationship, but they stayed strong with each other. The songstress admitted meeting Jay-Z when she was 19 years old. The two started dating in 2001. The two, along with lovers, have been strong collaborators too. In 2002, the two were together on ’03 Bonnie & Clyde’. In her debut solo album, Jay-Z was featured in ‘Crazy in Love’. The two were going strong making red-carpet appearances, and releasing music.
In 2008, the two got hitched in an intimate ceremony in Manhatan. They welcomed their first child Blue Ivy in 2012. In 2017, the two welcomed their twins. In 2016, Beyoncé released her chart-busting album ‘Lemonade’ referencing the turbulent marriage that the two had due to Jay’s infidelity. Jay also released ‘4:44’, an intimate album where he comes clean about his infidelity, and apologizes to Beyoncé. But, the two worked their way through the phase.
Both Jay-Z and Beyoncé lived lavishly in expensive houses! Before getting together, Jay Z was living in Lower Manhattan, which he bartered for a Tribeca penthouse, a lavish, vintage purchase. Whereas, Bey was living alone in a condo worth $5 million which was facing Central Park. After their marriage, the two shifted to a villa on Indian Creek Island built in Mediterranean style for over $9 million but sold it for $9.3 million.
Currently, the two with their three children, are living in a Bel Air mansion worth $88 million. This ultra-modern house has six properties covering 180,000 square feet of area with eight bedrooms and an additional ten thousand space. It was rumored that they bought a house in New Orleans which was a ballet school-turned-into-residence property. It was confirmed later that they bought the property, but, in 2021, the house was caught on fire. So, it was listed, but couldn’t be sold.
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How ironic is it that the team playing the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs plays a more wide-open game than the famed "Flying Frenchmen?"
The Flying Capitals? It doesn't have the cache, but it sure is based on fact. Washington scored a League-high 318 goals, compared to Montreal's 217. But the tables turn defensively, where the Habs allowed 223 goals, compared to Washington's 233. But when you have a goal differential of plus-85, as the Capitals do, will defense really matter?
For the Canadien, it has been a season of turmoil and transition, as Bob Gainey stepped down as general manager in favor of Pierre Gauthier and Jaroslav Halak claimed the top goaltending job over Carey Price.
Quick, name another team with a deeper group of forwards and a more dangerous group of front line forwards than Washington?
The Canadiens scored only 207 goals for the season (2.56 per game), besting just five other teams. If you only count 5-on-5 play, Montreal was last in the League with 130 goals.
At the start of the season, there was much speculation that Montreal's three newcomers -- Mike Cammalleri, Scott Gomez and Brian Gionta -- would form a dynamic, albeit smallish, line. Personnel changes and injuries to all three players prevented them from becoming a cohesive trio. Gomez and Gionta both recorded a point on the same goal 25 times, and Cammalleri was his most productive playing with Tomas Plekanec and Andrei Kostitsyn.
Plekanec was perhaps the most important forward for the Canadiens all season. He followed a dismal 2008-09 (39 points in 80 games) by setting a career-high with 70 points.
Since being acquired from Minnesota on Nov. 23, Benoit Pouliot has been a revelation, scoring 15-8-23 in 38 games.
The team was dealt a huge blow when reliable two-way center Glen Metropolit suffered a separated shoulder on March 27 that has sidelined him indefinitely.
They say your best defense is a good offense, and three of the Capitals' defensemen rank among the top blue-liners in the League when it comes to plus-minus. Jeff Schultz finished first overall at plus-50 and Mike Green was third at plus-39. He was also the leading scorer among all NHL defensemen with 76 points.
Joe Corvo was a huge deadline acquisition because he's the only Caps' defenseman who has played in a Stanley Cup Final. Corvo was one of Ottawa's top blue-liners in 2007 when the Senators lost to Anaheim in the championship round.
Green in particular will be looking to have a huge postseason after a disappointing showing last spring, when he scored only one goal, had nine points and was a minus-5.
The Canadiens boast a pair of accomplished offensive defensemen in Andrei Markov and Marc-Andre Bergeron, both of whom topped 30 points and likely would have placed somewhere between 40 and 50 each if not for lengthy injuries. Together they totaled 11-26-37 on the power play. Markov also plays shorthanded and finished with a plus-rating, while Bergeron is a bit of a defensive liability which could be a factor late in close games.
Jose Theodore was the Caps' No. 1 going into last season's playoffs, but that lasted a game. Semyon Varlamov replaced him in Game 2 against the Rangers and turned into a cult hero in D.C. Theodore deserves the nod again this season as he appears focused and confident, but Varlamov is again waiting in the wings, and this time with experience..
One is reliable, the other is not, and so it's not difficult to imagine Jaroslav Halak making every postseason start while Carey Price waits for his turn -- if it ever comes -- on the bench. Halak, who began the season as Price's backup, played inspired hockey after the Olympic break following his successful stint as Slovakia' starter. From March 1 on, Halak went 9-3-2 with a 1.78 goals-against average and kept the Canadiens in playoff contention despite their sporadic offense.
Halak placed in the top 10 in the League in goals-against average (2.36), save percentage (.926) and shutouts (5).
Price's playing time dwindled the more important the games became for Montreal in the battle for one of the final playoff berths in the conference. From Jan. 1 on, he was 3-7-2.
Bruce Boudreau has coached in three seven-game playoff series', so he's knows the heat and the pressure. This season, though, is different because Boudreau's team was the best in the NHL basically from start to finish and is a favorite to come out of the East. The pressure is on the affable coach to get the Capitals into the Stanley Cup Final.
Jacques Martin hasn't had an easy time in his first year with Montreal due to over 260 man-games lost with injury. He's coached St. Louis and Ottawa in the Stanley Cup Playoffs a combined 10 seasons (38-47 record), but this is his first trip since 2003-04. Martin is said to favor defensive, puck-possession hockey, which may help Montreal and its anemic offense squeak out its share of wins.
"We're another year older, but not too old. It's 23-year-old guys who are now 24. They have gone through the rigors of a tough season and hopefully we learned a lot about ourselves in the playoffs last season. It's the same core, but by the same token the changes we made during the course of the year and the summer time have really been good changes, and they've worked out. You add all that up and we're a better team than last year." -- Bruce Boudreau
"Having your goalie play the way Jaro is right now is big for all of us but especially for a defenseman. Knowing how strong he's been back there allows us to just make plays and not worry about him making saves. His confidence has seeped into all of our games."-- Montreal defenseman Ryan O'Byrne
The contrast between the Capitals power play and penalty kill goes along with the general contrast for this team. They are deadly with the man advantage and more times than not it makes up for their below average play on the PK. Washington has the NHL's best power-play at 25.2 percent while ranking 25th in penalty kill at 78.8 percent.
Put the Canadiens on the power play and they will make you pay. They finished with the second-best efficiency in the League at 21.9 percent (56 for 256), but their home-road split was odd. Away from Bell Centre, Montreal was first at 28.3 percent (32 for 113), but at home they were only 16.8 percent (24 for 143).
Montreal's penalty kill was 13th overall at 82.9 percent (53 for 310). Once again, their success was better on the road (83.4 percent, 27 for 163) than at home (82.3 percent, 26 for 147).
Alex Ovechkin, Washington -- He is front and center in everything the Capitals do and there is little doubt he is going to enjoy the spotlight that Montreal will supply.
Marc-Andre Bergeron, Canadiens -- The veteran is one of the reasons the power play is so potent. With a big slap shot from the point, Bergeron has scored 7 times with the man-advantage and racked up 15 assists. He's also adept at carrying the puck out of the defensive zone and making outlet passes.
Capitals will win if... Their stars play like stars and they get solid goaltending. That will be the mantra throughout the playoffs and the Capitals plan on having a deep run.
Canadiens will win if... Goaltender Jaroslav Halak stands on his head, or any other body part, to make the big saves. He will need to make every goal the Canadiens score stand up, and if Halak is up to the challenge it's likely many of Montreal's playoff games will be decided by a goal or two.
NHL.com Staff Writers Dan Rosen and Rocky Bonanno contributed to this report.

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ROSS G. CLARKSON, P.Geol., ICD.D
Chief Executive Officer, Director
Mr. Clarkson was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company on December 4, 1996 and has served as a director of the Company since October 1995. He was formerly employed as a senior geological advisor with Petro-Canada; as Resident Manager of Petro-Canada (Yemen) Inc.; Senior Project Geologist with Canadian Occidental Petroleum Ltd., now Nexen Inc., in Yemen and supervisor of international exploration/geologist with Ranger Oil Limited, giving him over 30 years of domestic and international oil and gas exploration experience. His international familiarity extends to numerous countries on all continents.
RANDALL C. NEELY, C.A., CFA
Mr. Neely was appointed President of the Company in January 2018 and to the Board of Directors in May 2018. He was previously appointed as Vice President, Finance and CFO in May 2012. Mr. Neely has 25 years of experience in executive and financial roles, including CFO of Zodiac Exploration, CFO of Pearl (Blackpearl) Exploration & Production and CFO of Trident Exploration. Prior to working directly in the oil and gas industry, Mr. Neely spent three and a half years in investment banking with TD Securities and eight years with KPMG LLP.
LLOYD W. HERRICK, P.Eng., ICD.D
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Herrick was appointed Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and a Director of the Company in April 1999. Mr. Herrick stepped down from the Board in May 2018. Prior to joining TransGlobe in April 1999 Mr. Herrick was President, Chief Executive Officer and member of the board of Moiibus Resource Corporation, which was acquired by TransGlobe in April 1999. Mr. Herrick is a professional engineer with more than 40 years of oil and gas experience. Prior to Moiibus, Mr. Herrick was with Ranger Oil Limited, serving in a variety of technical and management/executive positions including Vice President, Canadian Production from 1993 onward. Prior thereto, he was a petroleum engineer with Rupertsland Resources Ltd. and a production evaluations engineer with Hudson's Bay Oil & Gas Ltd.td.
EDWARD OK, CA, CPA (Wa, USA)
Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Ok was appointed Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the Company in January 2018. He was most recently at Zodiac Exploration and has over 10 years of corporate finance and accounting experience. Mr. Ok holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta, is a Chartered Accountant licensed in the Province of Alberta and a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Washington State.
BRETT NORRIS, M.Sc., P.Geol.
Vice President, Exploration
Mr. Norris is a Professional Geologist with over 26 years of diverse industry experience. Mr. Norris was appointed Vice President, Exploration in April 2012, after having served as the Exploitation Manager since joining TransGlobe in 2006. Prior to TransGlobe, he was the Vice President, Geosciences & New Venture at Paramount Energy Trust, involved with the Gas-Over-Bitumen AEUB regulatory hearing. Other previous experience includes manager with the international division of Nexen Inc. in their Yemen and South American teams, and has worked in various capacities for a number of E&P companies after starting his career with Esso Resources in 1988. Mr. Norris is a Trustee of the CSPG Educational Trust Fund, a former Director of the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists, and holds membership with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists (CSPG), the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). Mr. Norris has published papers with the SPE and the CSPG.

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Homemade Suet Cakes – What can I use?
Suet is the perfect bird food for the early Spring, Fall and Winter months when birds’ food sources dwindle. Suet is loved by most every insect-eating bird. When using your You Do It Suet®, you can get creative. You can add many toppings to your homemade suet during the hardening process.
Most birds prefer homemade suet compared to store bought suet.
Between each setting of suet fat, place a small amount of the following items into the mold and mix until combined. Then place your You Do It Suet® in the freezer to harden. When you are ready to feed the birds, just pop your homemade suet out of the mold and you are ready to feed the birds.
Peanut Butter ~ Bird Seed ~ Sunflowers Seeds ~ Stone or Ground Cornmeal ~ Rolled Oats ~ Raisins ~ Dried Fruits ~ Unsalted Nuts ~ Mealworms ~ Sand ~ Sugar ~ Flour

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