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The Stockton Heat came into the second weekend of play looking for their first victory of the season (0-1-1-0). The weekend consisted of a road game against Ontario for the Reign's home opener and then the bus ride back to Stockton to face San Jose.
On Friday, the Heat were in Ontario to face their home opener foe, the Reign. Listening to the game via the Heat app, Stockton struck first with a power play goal from Curtis Lazar. Thirty seconds later Oliver Kylington took a hooking penalty which led to Ontario tying things up. Ontario added two more goals to take a 3-1 lead before Kylington made up for his mistake when he got one past the Reign's netminder to bring the Heat within a goal at the end of the first period.
No goals were scored in the middle frame. Midway through the third period, Ontario took a 4-2 lead. Things were looking bleak, but Kylington fought back and beat the goalie top shelf to pull back within one. The defenseman was not finished, as he blasted a shot from the blue line that Tyler Graovac tipped on its way to the back of the net to knot the score at four.
Like six days prior but in opposite fashion, the Heat fought back to take the game to overtime, where Graovac took the puck deep in his own zone, skated past the defenders, and buried a wrister 46 seconds into the extra period for the first win of the season.
After spending the night in Ontario, Stockton took the six-hour bus ride up Highway 99 to face the hated San Jose Barracuda.
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Tyler Parsons got the nod in net, as Jon Gillies notched his first victory of the season the day before. The game got off to a spirited start with some good hits and guys finishing their checks but not many shots on net from either team. San Jose struck twice 40 seconds apart late in the first to take a two-goal lead to the locker room.
The Barracuda struck midway through the second on another blocker side goal. The Heat countered when Graovac found a wide-open Lazar for an easy tap-in on a two-man advantage power play. The Heat were still down by two heading to the third.
The Heat started to press in the third. It looked like the wind was sucked out of their sails when a defensive breakdown led to a partial breakaway and a 4-1 lead just a minute into the period. The Heat continued to battle though and were finally rewarded with a dirty goal by Kerby Rychel. They drew to within one when Rychel struck again with a goal by the side of the net (have I ever mentioned that good things happen when you crash the net??).
The Barracuda pushed their lead back to two with a power play goal. A minute later, Rychel earned his hattie with a greeeeasy goal in front on the power play to bring the good guys back to within a goal. I left Mrs. Finest hanging for the high-five celebration within our section while I "ran" four sections to throw my hat. Sad to say that mine was the first lid to find the ice. After my initial toss, maybe about a dozen more caps found the playing surface.
The Heat kept pressing and found themselves with a power play with 1:41 left. After a timeout, Cail MacLean decided to go for broke and pulled the goalie for a six-on-four power play. To my knowledge, in Heat history, pulling the goalie has only resulted in goals against. For all of the games we have attended, Stockton has never scored with the goalie pulled. Saturday was no exception. After trying to look for the perfect shot, a turnover led to an empty net shorthanded goal and sent the home team to another loss.
On a night when the Heat were buzzing in front of the net, scored three times in the third, and had San Jose on their heels, it was a time to just fire pucks towards the net and see what could happen. Rychel and Spencer Foo both were in front looking for a rebound. I know hindsight is 20/20, but with the momentum that the Heat had, I would have started that power play with Parsons still in net and only pulled him with a minute left.
Amazingly, Friday night was the first multi-goal game in Kylington's pro career.
Rychel becomes the fifth Heat player with a hat trick, joining Mark Jankowski, Hunter Shinkaruk, Foo, and Brett Pollock.
Defense. What was a strength last year is a huge liability so far this year. I do not know why Matt Taormina nor Marcus Hogstrom have not dressed yet. I heard that Rinat Valiev is having visa issues that is keeping him from joining the team. Hopefully they can come in and take charge of this group. Kylington and Adam Ollas-Mattsson are currently top pair. These two would be better served as middle pair.
Kylington should be better defensively, especially since he is entering his fourth professional year. Offensively, he is fine; maybe the organization should "Brent Burns" him and move him to forward. AOM is steady, but not a top line guy. Andrew O'Brien and Brady Austin as middle pair are okay. Nothing fancy. Probably a good bottom pair. Josh Healey and Cliff Watson should be in the ECHL.
If you take away Friday's three-point outburst by Kylington, this group has a total of two points (O'Brien goal and Watson assist). The defensive unit is a combined minus six after Saturday's game. What I would give to have Tyler Wotherspoon, Cody Goloubef, Brett Kulak, or even Dalton Prout down here to solidify this group.
Here are a few pictures that Mrs. Finest took showing some of the traffic Parsons faced in the second period.
Goaltending is still a major concern. Through the first four games, Gillies has a .831 SV% (77 shots / 64 saves) and a 5.06 GAA while Parsons is sporting a disappointing .767 SV% (43/33) and 6.91 GAA. As mentioned above, the defense needs to tighten up and not allow as many odd-man rushes. But these two need to stop more shots. Gillies still has a top-side hole (both glove and stick) that he needs to close and Parsons needs to settle down a bit. He looks jumpy to me.
With both Gillies and Parsons, I wonder if the problem is with them or the system. Both of these goalies came out of the amateur ranks with success and high marks, but they have both floundered so far as professionals. Is that because the system being played limits their natural ability, or is it because their personal styles do not fit the scheme? I do not know the answer to that, but it needs to be addressed.
These show Parsons and his positioning.
Curtis Lazar looks happy and his play reflects that. He has scored two goals and has an assist in three games. He is getting top line minutes and plays on both power plays and penalty kills. He has been teamed with Andrew Mangiapane and they have built some chemistry. Pollock has been their primary right wing, but Buddy Robinson and Rychel have also spent time there. I think they play better with Rychel, as he brings some grit to that line.
Matthew Phillips is a little snake bitten. Saturday night he had a partial breakaway that hit the crossbar. He had four official SOG over the weekend, but he fired more than that. I feel like once he breaks the seal, he won't look back. He sat for the home opener, but since he was inserted back into the lineup, continues to drive the net looking for that initial tally.
MacLean seems to continue to tinker with lines. I also noticed last night that he shortened his bench. In the third, I did not see much of Pollock, Glenn Gawdin, or Mike McMurtry. He also continued the five-forward power play unit. This week saw the top PP unit as Lazar, Rychel, and Pollock down low with Foo and Mangiapane on the point. That unit was on every power play. I wonder if this is because MacLean doesn't have a true defensive QB, like Rasmus Andersson last year, on the backend or if he is just trying to generate more shots. Either way I like it.
It is early, but so far I have been disappointed with Robinson. He has two assists through four games. For a guy that had 53 points last year in Manitoba and 31 points between Binghamton and San Jose the year before, he has not been memorable. Maybe a phone call from Johnny Gaudreau will get him started.
The Heat (1-2-1-0) now have the week to get ready for a home-and-home series with these same Barracuda next weekend. Saturday they are home before taking the 90-minute bus ride for a Sunday afternoon tilt at the Tank.
If you are coming to town and need tickets, or have questions that you don't want to post in the comments, you can contact me at [email protected]. I do not do social media.


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What happens in a trial?
Criminal trials in the District and Supreme Courts are before a judge and a jury – although both the prosecution and defence can apply for a trial by a judge only.
The prosecution is responsible for proving beyond reasonable doubt that the accused committed the offence/s they have been charged with.
(See Prosecutions in the Local Court for what happens in Local Court hearings.)
Before the trial
The first time the accused appears in the District or Supreme Court after being committed for trial, each charge is read out to them and they are asked again to plead. This is called an 'arraignment'.
If the accused pleads 'not guilty' to any charge, the court will set the trial date. It will usually be at least several months away.
Before the trial starts the prosecution and defence lawyers will attend court a number of times for what are called 'pre-trial conferences' or 'call-overs'. Victims and other witnesses do not to have to attend these. If the accused is in custody, they will usually appear via AVL.
If the accused changes their plea to 'guilty' at their arraignment, a date will be set for a sentence hearing.
Main steps in the trial
To follow are the main steps in a criminal trial by jury in the District or Supreme Court in NSW:
- The 12 members of the jury are selected from a larger group of potential jurors by drawing numbers from a box, and are 'sworn in'.
- The judge addresses the jury about the trial. This usually includes explaining the jury's role, the trial process, the need for the prosecution to prove the case 'beyond reasonable doubt', and the main issues in the case, if they are known.
- The ODPP prosecutor (the prosecution) makes an opening statement about the case against the accused.
- The accused's lawyer (the defence) may also make an opening statement.
- The prosecution calls its witnesses. Each witness gives their evidence-in-chief, then is cross-examined by the defence. The prosecution may then re-examine the witness, and the judge may also ask some questions (see Going to court and giving evidence).
- The defence calls its witnesses. The accused does not have to give evidence but if they are going to it will be as a witness for the defence. The defence witnesses give their evidence-in-chief and are cross-examined by the prosecution. The defence may then re-examine the witnesses, and the judge may ask them some questions.
- If genuine questions are raised at any time about whether the accused is fit to stand trial, the matter will follow a different path (see Crimes involving mental illness or impairment).
- The prosecution makes its closing address to the jury.
- The defence makes its closing address to the jury.
- The judge sums up the evidence for the jury.
- The jury members go into another room to consider whether the accused is guilty or not guilty. When they have all reached the same decision, they return with the verdict. (In some cases, the court will accept the verdict of the majority of jurors.)
- If the verdict is 'not guilty', the accused is free to go. This is called an acquittal and cannot be appealed.
- If the verdict is 'guilty', the judge will sentence the accused, usually on a later day.
Sometimes the jury is 'hung', which means the members of the jury can't agree on a verdict. If this happens, the ODPP will consider whether to run the trial again, before a new jury. We will talk to the victim and the police officer in charge before making this decision.

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5 excellent superfoods for keto diet
Fat-Yes, Carbs-No! Who is not familiar to the keto-diet these days.
It gets us a solid punch of energy from the moment we wake up.
It makes us feel light & active.
It drives us nuts for the actual nuts.
It makes us go bonkers over fried cheese balls...Yummayy! Oh, and those fatty fishes and so on & so forth…
From moreish omelets to olive topped melting lasagnas, confronting broths to turkey salad breakfast...Ghosh it gets us a number of meal options that we can eat (unlike ordinary dieting).
Well, regardless of whether you've recently started your keto plan or have been on the journey for quite a while now, you're in luck because, in this article, I've assembled some epic natural superfoods that you can add in your diet to take the whole shebang to the next level. Moreover, in the last section, I have reviewed real stuff that has made my keto-plan a breeze!
Oh and all of them aren't actually expensive! So, come let's dive into it!
1.Apple Cider vinegar-The miracle elixir
This super food has wide-ranging health benefits. Everyone knows that apples are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet, that is packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, like potassium and vitamin C. But when it's juice gets fermented, those vitamins, minerals, and enzymes become even more concentrated. It has acetic acid that kills certain types of bacteria that lead to infections. Moreover, when taken on a regular basis, it can prevent weight gain.
So, pour this mojo on just anything you cook and enjoy the keto-friendly effect!
2. Dark leafy green vegetables-The healthy gang
Dark green leafy vegetables are not only known to prevent the risk of chronic illnesses including heart disease and type 2 diabetes but are solid packets of nutrients including folate, carotenoids, zinc, calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin C and fiber that make them called a superfood.
Well, you can get creative by throwing them into your favorite soups, lasagnas, baked-fishes, salads, even smoothies, stir-fried meals, and curries. Following are some well-know leaves:
Turnip greens
Swiss chard
Collard greens
Cruciferous veggies
3. Berries-The nutritional powerhouse
Berries are great sources of vitamin, minerals, fibers, anthocyanins, ellagic acid, and resveratrol. Besides being known for having magical powers to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, digestive and immune-related disorders, and other inflammatory conditions, they have powers to reduced hunger & to increase the feelings of fullness.
The health benefits of berries are as versatile as their culinary applications. You can make them part of your breakfast, desserts, smoothie, or even can top over a beautiful chicken salad...Yummay!
4. Green tea-The miracle beverage
From cancers to acne & everything in between-Pour a cup with green tea & immerse in the magic. It is a perfect source of catechins (Polyphenols) & caffeine, that helps burn both calories & fat. When combined with a keto diet plan, it helps to reduce the weight very fast. Moreover, it controls blood sugar, boosts fat-burning metabolism, increases the energy and controls the appetite. What else do you want, eh?
5. Garlic-The magical bulb
This popular culinary ingredient is a good source of manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B6, selenium, antioxidants, and fiber. It has powers to combat conditions ranging from high blood pressure & cholesterol, heart disease & certain types of cancer.
They are keto-friendly and notably, add a bombastic aroma to the meals which stimulate the flow of gastric juices in the stomach. So, consider adding crushed garlic to your keto-meals and enjoy the aromas roaming the house.
So, there you have it! 5 keto-friendly superfoods that are like really easy to find, totally easy to incorporate & a major win!
Now let's talk about stuff that has made my keto-plan a breeze
Well, I am kind of an active person...Like I work 6 days a week (plus I work freelance as well), juggle with domestic chores, help my little brother with his studies and on weekends, I deep cleanse my space. Obviously, this packed routine hardly gets me time to focus on my keto-plan. But this subscription box called "The Keto Box" and this dietary supplement called "Mega-Nutrition Organic Superfood" from the brand called "Quantum Wellness" has made my life easier. The subscription box comes every month with delicious snacks & essentials that soothe my snack-cravings. It retails for $40, but I subscribed it via these The Keto Box coupon codes, that got me a discount.
While this superfood supplement supercharges me every day. It retails for $39 but I get discounts by using these Quantum Wellness coupon codes & deals.
I straight up, highly recommend trying these products! And they are not actually expensive!


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Good Morning friends,
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday, and very happy New Years. If we did not have the opportunity to meet in 2018 I hope we have the pleasure in 2019!
In the next few weeks I will be making changes to the site so please have patience during this time. I will be adding new photos, more blogs, a touring calendar, as well as new consulting packages. If theres something you may like to see more of please feel free to email me at firstname.lastname@example.com I am always open for ideas and suggestions.
Lets make 2019 a year of new friends and unforgettable memories!
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Booker T is a busy man these days. Between working for the WWE as a pre-show analyst, to running Reality of Wrestling, the former WCW Champion still found time to take make a rare independent appearance.
Booker T showed up in Norfolk, Virginia at VCW Wrestling's 10th Annual Libery Lottery event, where he signed autographs and talked to the crowd. Booker noted that he had an injured elbow that prevented him from doing his signature spinaroonie. Title Match Wrestling posted a video, which you can check out below.
That's not all Booker is up to, as the aforementioned Reality of Wrestling show continues to be a passion of his. The promotion announced that he, Sharmell and Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle will be appearing at their third annual Summer of Champions event on August 20. You can read the company's press release below.
Reality of Wrestling will hold its third annual Summer of Champions (SOC III) event on August 20th from the World Gym Arena in Texas City, TX. This signature event promises to be bigger and better than previous years as Olympic Gold medalist and former WWE Superstar Kurt Angle will make a special guest appearance! Join us for an unforgettable night, where all titles will be put on the line. The event is preceded by a VIP Meet and Greet session to feature WWE Hall of Famer Booker T, Kurt Angle and the lovely Queen Sharmell.
This will be the first SOC event to be hosted at Reality of Wrestling's 20,000 sq. ft. event and training facility. On this huge milestone for his company, Booker T had this to say, "This is the event of the summer right here! If you thought Summer of Champions I and II were good then this one is going to blow you away. Don't miss it, don't get shut out. Now can you dig that?
-Tickets for this event can be purchased in advanced at realityofwrestling.com. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sale will be going to the Booker T Fights For Kids Foundation.
-A special meet and greet with Kurt Angle, Booker T and Queen Sharmell will be taking place before the event. Packages vary. Tickets available at www.realityofwrestling.com.
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There are facts, and there are opinions, and there are falsehoods. For years we have relied on fact-checkers at news organizations and nonprofits like FactCheck.org to nail down the truth, especially when it comes to politicians and their campaigns. Now they have started their own "fact checking" websites that deal more in argument than fact.
|The site has since been reconfigured.
Perhaps the latest is from the campaign of Rep. Kevin Cramer, a North Dakota Republican challenging U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, reports Glenn Kessler, who writes "The Fact Checker" column for The Washington Post: "The website . . . directs people to 'find the truth,' which leads to a series of 'articles,' which mostly read like news releases that attack Heitkamp or bolster Cramer."
One example: "Heitkamp's talk of deficits is pure speculation and none of it takes into account the economic growth the Trump pro-growth agenda is delivering." Kessler notes that the 'talk of deficits' comes from the Congressional Budget Office, "the official scorekeeper of Washington. The CBO is so well respected that Cramer's 'fact' website cites a CBO projection in another article to attack the Affordable Care Act."
Kessler writes, "Given how [the site] is pitched, it needs to hold up to a high standard of 'the truth'." And he gives it his worst rating, four Pinocchios.
This trend, which Kessler accurately calls "pernicious," illustrates that it is more important than ever for local and state news media to provide reliable fact checking, either on their own or by using The Fact Checker, FactCheck.org or Politifact, a paid service of the Tampa Bay Times. Kessler offers a form to submit items for checking and a weekly newsletter, as does FactCheck.org.
Fact checking is needed beyond political campaigns. USA Today has a fact check today on the separation of children and parents at the Mexican border.
Fact checking is needed beyond political campaigns. USA Today has a fact check today on the separation of children and parents at the Mexican border.


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Mon, Mar 04, 2013
4 - Drawing Near to God in Worship
Hebrews 10:19-23 by Scott Aniol
I want to address what I believe is really at the center of the whole debate about music in worship. There are many issues that could be addressed, of course, such as worldliness or the morality of music. But when it comes down to the differences of conviction regarding the purpose of music in worship that lead to differences over what kind of music is appropriate for worship, I am convinced that at its essence, such differences are different understandings of the nature of worship itself.
Series:2013 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference
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Welcome Watrous & Hepburn!
AGM - Amalgamations
Better Together
We are pleased to announce that the members of Saskatoon Co-op have voted to amalgamate with Watrous Co-op and Hepburn Co-op. Saskatoon Co-op members attended the Annual General Meeting on the evening of April 24, 2018 to discuss these opportunities and to vote on the amalgamation resolutions. The results of the votes were 97% in favour of the Watrous amalgamation and 97% in favour of the Hepburn amalgamation. The effective date of the amalgamation with Watrous Co-op will be August 19, 2018, and the effective date of the amalgamation with Hepburn Co-op will be February 3, 2019.
Your future co-operative at a glance:
Saskatoon Co-op has proudly served Saskatoon and area for more than 80 years, operating in and around Saskatoon, Warman, Martensville and Colonsay. It has over 112,000 members, operates six food stores, 14 gas bar/convenience stores, a liquor store, two home centres, an agro supplies/bulk petroleum department, a new fertilizer plant in Hepburn, a hybrid store in Colonsay, and one Clinical Pharmacy in Warman. Projects currently under construction include a new liquor store in Saskatoon.
Watrous Co-op currently operates a gas bar, food store and farm & home supply facility in the town of Watrous. Watrous Co-op is also a major supplier of bulk fuel products to farm and commercial customers.
Hepburn Co-op currently has retail locations in Hepburn, Waldheim, Dalmeny and Rosthern. Hepburn Co-op operates 1 liquor/gas bar, 2 gas bars, 3 cardlocks and a food store/ agro centre, and is a major supplier of bulk fuel products to farm and commercial customers.
The merger of these organizations into a new, expanded co-operative will provide exciting new opportunities for Co-op members, customers and employees within a growing trading area.
Annual General Meeting
Thank you to all our Members who came out to support our AGM.
Annual General Meeting - Elections
Congratulations to our newly elected Directors and thank you to all the candidates who were nominated for our Board of Directors.
Your newly elected Directors:
Grant Whitmore, Gord Bedient and Denis Gilbertson.
Your new executive committee is as follows:
President - Grant Whitmore
Vice President - Ron Moffatt
Treasurer - Norm Bemis
Secretary - Graham Addley
Sask RUSH Comic Book
The Rush have created a comic book (following their super hero night) and the comics are for sale at our C-Stores that sell Co-op Zone Tickets.
51st St.
Comics are $5 and all the proceeds go to the JP Children's Hospital Foundation.
In the aftermath of the tragic Humboldt Broncos accident, FCL and local Co-ops have donated to the SJHL Assistance Program. The support program will aid in providing mental health assistance, counselling and grieving for all the players of the SJHL.
Jodi Lorenz, Saskatoon Co-op Executive Assistant updates the News Feed. If you have any news you would like to share, please send her an email.
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Contemporary furniture In the interior of contemporary homes, the selection of furniture is a critical matter. More ideas, that could hit you, can happen when you go to a neighborhood furniture or department shop. You know you have your own ideas with the way you would like your house to look. There are a lot of terrific ideas! There are a number of wonderful staircase Christmas decorating ideas that will make certain your staircase looks as festive as the rest of your property. You may also see that your children have tons of suggestions for crafts they want to try and some you never even thought about.
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We've already mentioned Stoner's Ducati test at Valencia but as the time ticks on, we're receiving more details which speak volumes about the Australian rider's abilities. Test rider we should say, as that's the role he's had in recent years.
Casey, despite only getting on the MotoGP for around ten days a year, is still perfectly capable of riding it to the limit. As these are private tests, there is no official timekeeping but we can reveal that, during the afternoon, Stoner set a best time of 1'31"89.
There were different track conditions compared to last year's GP but with today's time Stoner would have started on the third row or, if you prefer, he lapped around 7 tenths from the track record.
The Australian wasn't going for outright performance, focusing instead on bike development, starting out in the morning with soft tyres before moving to the mediums. During the morning, his pace was around 1'32"5, while in the afternoon, when the wind picked up, he was one or two tenths slower in terms of overall rhythm.
He did suffer one small setback, with a crash at turn 10 - Casey was unhurt but it did put an end to his day.
Ducati wasn't alone at Valencia, as Aprilia also took the opportunity to move forward with development of the RS-GP with official riders Espargarò and Lowes. Aleix began the day with a crash, but was then able to complete around 50 laps, setting a best time of 1'32"15. Sam focused particularly on pace, with 80 laps completed by the end of the day, the fastest of which in 1'33".


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National Dog Day Canada is held on August 26 2019 to celebrate true love between people and pets. This year, the first in the history of the country, went to a journey from the ocean to the ocean doggie restaurant Doggie Cafe.
National Dog Day Canada Celebration 2019
29 stops in the major cities of Canada will make a dog food track, a café on wheels, in order to acquaint four-lap owners with new high-quality products for pets. Today, a small fair with goods and services for dogs has risen in Kilkona Park.
The event will end at 20 o'clock. The president of the dog Kilcon Club hopes that the celebration of the event will attract the attention of the authorities and the free-range dog park will not be reduced in size. Autumn is expected to make a decision on the park.
What happens on holiday? Dog games are arranged, there are no losers, prizes are given to everyone. Owners can take part in the game on one-armed bandit, the winners take pictures of their pets, get a photo and a package with a cup for drinking, a frisbee, a bag of dry food, special ear cleaners, bags for recycling emissions during a walk, vitamins. Dogs are served in all the tents. And even children paint their faces.
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International Dog Day Facts Canada
On this International Dog Day we developed a list of reasons why a dog is, in reality, an optimal training partner in honor of the global holiday.
- They're living with you. Forget to coordinate exercise times and locations to meet. The timetable for your dog is your timetable. You choose when and where the exercise is if your dog is your main training partner. Not accommodating the schedule of someone else.
- They're not saying mid workout things that's awkward. On a run, there are days where you want business, but not gossip. For that, a dog is ideal. You have a running buddy, but if you don't want to, you don't have to have a discussion.
- They are built in security. Whether your dog is a nice guard dog or not, if you run with an animal, individuals are less likely to mess with you.
- They offer the best kisses after the workout. It is essential to congratulate your coaching partner on a well done job after a nice exercise. This element of practice is very passionate for most dogs. Forget high-fives post-workout, post-workout kisses are where they are at.
- They're not taking two steps. Everyone is running with someone who is going about the same speed, but just ahead. If you run with your dog, you can prevent that.
- They like the same snacks as you after the workout. No need to argue over whether the retrieval snack is smoothies or ice cream after a difficult attempt. Either way your canine companion is pleased.
- They are in excellent mood at all times. It is the life of a dog, right? What might your dog have to complain about? And if you've had a rough day, the best part? Every time your dog is there to listen.
- You can even run races together. Test their abilities in a canicross race after weeks of practice with your dog. Canicross is a cross-country running with a dog, a sport that continues to expand in popularity in Canada, especially in Quebec, although in Europe it is better recognized.
International Dog Day Canada Adoption & Parenting
Parenting is costly and parenting is also costly! It can actually cost six times as much as anticipated! While Canadians estimate that care for a dog can cost between $26 and $100 a month, pet parents spend up to $158 a month, including food, toys and other expenditures, according to Rover's dog care network.
It seems to be all right and there's no better day than on National Dog Day to visit the sticker shock of dog ownership–today! With dogs, we're insane. I'm following more Instagram dogs than individuals! They're cuter and there's no fake in their Instagram-able times. Animals comedy is the ideal antidote for stress and mood boosting. Facebook has millions of funny dog videos.
Posting Fluffy's mug is a favorite pastime–actually 29% of dog owners post more photos of their dog on social media sites than they do of themselves, family or friends, while 79% of individuals put their pup on a holiday greeting card or packed it on a family journey.
Who better than Coleen Paige, celebrity pet and family life specialist and founder of National Dog Day 12 years ago to weigh in on our dog-gone out – of-control pet craze. Call it the ideal pet prescription: "The world has more pain, fear and sorrow, and it is broadcasting on a wider visual platform than ever.
National Dog Day Canada Events & Celebration
1. Add to your family
If you were considering having a dog or adding it to your pack, first look at your local animal shelter or rescue organization for breeds. "Every year, millions of dogs are murdered because they're just unwanted," Colleen claims. Before adopting, she promotes individuals to research the breed they are interested in and prevent purchasing from "puppy mills" or shops that sell puppies.
2. Post about dogs on social media
If you're already sharing your own dog's habit, find and share some posts about hero dogs. Search for and join dog organizations to encourage adoption.
3. Take a treat
Make goodie bags with chew toys and treatments and send them for their canine units to your local shelter as well as to your police station. Make sure the police understand that you are thankful for the role that service dogs play in safeguarding your community.
4. Read to kids
Local libraries like individuals coming in and reading to young individuals. Choose one or two books from your neighborhood about famous or not – so-famous dogs and read to the little ones. Talk to them and get them began as proponents while they're still young.
5. Read to dogs
Believe it or not, dogs also love to be read. Ask the shelter if the kennels can come in and sit down to read to the animals. There are now many shelters with programs where children can read to the dogs there. Not only is it useful for the pups, it also enables the children enhance their reading abilities!
6. Have a dog party
It's been a wonderful time to host a doggy pool party since the end of the summer! Many dogs enjoy swimming, and nothing is more enjoyable than a swimming pool with pups. Or meet and hang out with your doggy buddies at the nearest dog park. Make sure you take plenty of water for those summer hot dog days!
Your dog is unable to read the calendar, so he won't understand it's National Dog Day on August 26. But it can all be unique to spend extra time with him, give her a massage or additional brushing, or a journey to the dog park. The most significant way you can celebrate is to simply love your best furbuddy and ensure that it is cared for correctly.
Because every day you spend with your furbabies is a day they're going to celebrate!


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The preventative hosing down of farm animals with antibiotics to improve sausage yield ought to come to an end, say doctors, as delaying the looming antibiotic resistance health apocalypse is a bit more important than making sure everyone has enough bacon for their special weekend, tongue-of-the-dog brunches.
A group of doctors that includes the leaders of the Royal College of Surgeons and the Royal College of Physicians has asked for the limit on farm use of antibiotic products, saying that a total ban on preventive use of all antibiotics for animals is needed to stop resistance building – and potentially being passed on to humans. Because it's really nice being able to stop infections by eating the odd tablet and would be great if this amazing modern salve could continue.
The European parliament is putting such a ban into place by 2022, but, as you may be aware because of all the boring politics news that won't ever stop, we might not be bound by that law soon. Hence professor John Middleton from the Faculty of Public Health warns: "A future world where bugs are all resistant to antibiotics will return us to the dark days of ineffective healthcare and condemn many to early deaths. Animal health and human health must be equally protected to save our antibiotics – that is why we're making this call on government." [Guardian]


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Sheryl Ann Blaylock, Veldon 'Butch' Chapman, Alice Spell Duncan, Linda M. Gordon, Ray Harper, Clyde Jones, Ruby D. Loden, Debra Counts Pryor, Jeriamy Scott Smith
Sheryl Ann Blaylock
CALHOUN CITY – Sheryl Ann Howell Blaylock, 74, died at Grenada Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Grenada on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019.
Born March 2, 1945, in Calhoun County, she was the daughter of the late Howard Lee "Goat" Howell and the late Carlene Weeks Howell. She was retired from Binswanger Mirror Company in Grenada after more than 30 years of service in charge of payroll and accounts payable. Sheryl was a 1963 graduate of Vardaman High School and was a member of Bradford Chapel Baptist Church.
Services were Wednesday at Bradford Chapel Baptist Church. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Survivors include her husband Jimmie Blaylock; two daughters, Leigh Ann Baker of Southaven and Amy Tinsley of Saltillo; sister Kay Reedy of Vardaman; two grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bradford Chapel Cemetery Fund, Children's Village, St Jude, or charity of choice.
Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at www.pryorfuneralhome.com.
Pryor Funeral Home was in charge.
Veldon 'Butch' Chapman
Mr. Veldon Allen "Butch" Chapman, 75, of Holcomb, passed away Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at his residence.
He was born June 26, 1944, in Grenada County to Eula Washington and Courtney Cunningham Chapman. Butch had honorably served our country in the U.S. Navy at the White Sands Missile Range, aboard the USS Shasta and at the Bay of Pigs. Following his military service, he enjoyed a long, successful career with the National Park Service, retiring as a supervisor after 32 years. He also served as the East Coast Emergency Operations Office with the Park Service. Upon retirement back to Mississippi, he worked as a deputy sheriff and dispatcher for the Leflore County Sheriff's Department. He was of the Baptist faith.
A gathering to celebrate his life was held Sunday at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service.
Survivors include his wife Helen Chapman; one daughter Jennifer Ann Ingram of Rosebloom; one son Matthew Allen Chapman of Holcomb; one sister Sue Clark of Holcomb; one brother Robert Earl Chapman of Arizona; and a grandson Jonah Ingram.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son Martin Allen Chapman; three sisters, Mable Martin, Janie Wood and Lillie Mae Perkins; and two brothers, Mardis and E.W. Chapman.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).
Alice Spell Duncan
Alice Spell Duncan, 79, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center-Grenada.
She was born Oct. 16, 1939, in Belzoni to Bardy and Frances Caldwell Spell. Alice was a devoted homemaker and a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a loving, caring mother, grandmother and sister. She was a precious soul who will be missed by all who knew her.
A graveside service was held Tuesday at Moore's Memorial Cemetery in Carroll County with the Rev. Lanny Haley officiating.
Survivors include one daughter Pamela Valenti (Craig) of Fairhope, Ala.; one sister Jean Spell Ferguson (Lee) of Grenada; one brother, Thadd Spell (Opal) of Greenwood; two grandsons, Christian and Joseph Valenti; and one great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson Michael Johnson.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.
Arrangements were entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada (662-307-2694).
Linda M. Gordon
Funeral services for Linda M. Gordon of Charleston are Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Luke M.B. Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Gordon, 61, died at Greenwood Leflore Hospital on Aug. 31, 2019. She was born on Oct. 4, 1957. Mrs. Gordon was a seamstress and enjoyed cooking and gardening.
Mrs. Gordon is survived by her husband Andrew Gordon of Charleston; daughter Shantell Hopson of Charleston; two sons, Coradell Murry and Qantarian Murry, both of Charleston; six sisters, Betty Murry, Bessie Faulkner and Sylvia Murry, all of Glendora, Rebecca Lofton of Robinsonville, Tonya Murry of Clarksdale, and Carolyn Williams of Ruleville; and six brothers, Ervin Murry and Lyndon Murry, both of Charleston, John W. Murry of Glendora, Larry Murry of Greenwood, Roger Reed of Wichita, Kan., and John H. Murry of Ruleville.
Clark-Williams Funeral Home is in charge of services. Online condolences may be made at clarkwilliamsfuneralhome.com,
Ray Harper
Ray Harper, 77, of Senatobia, died Aug. 31, 2019, at North Delta Hospice in Southaven.
Services were held Monday at First United Methodist Church Senatobia with burial in Evergreen Cemetery in North Carrollton.
Mr. Harper was formerly camp manager for the Christian Camp of North Mississippi at Grenada Lake.
Survivors include his daughter Dawn Harper Ward of Senatobia; son Arthur R. "Trey" Harper III of Canton; sister, Betty Harper Cleveland of Jefferson City, Tenn.; six grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church in Senatobia where he was a member.
Pate-Jones Funeral Home in Senatobia was in charge.
Clyde Jones
Clyde Jones, 92, of Grenada, died Thursday, Sept. 5, at his residence.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service.
Joseph Kuykendall III
Funeral services for Joseph "Pee Wee" Kuykendall III of Charleston are Saturday at 1 p.m. at Jerusalem M. B. Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Kuykendall, 58, died on Aug. 28, 2019, at Greenwood Leflore Hospital. He was born on May 21, 1961. Mr. Kuykendall was employed with Sayle Oil Company for 28 years. He also detailed cars.
Mr. Kuykendall is survived by his mother Ozella Kuykendall of Charleston; his wife Ivory Kuykendall of Charleston; son Joseph Daniels of Marks; three sisters, Brenda Garun and Doris Kuykendall, both of Charleston, and Latoya Kendrick of San Antonio, Texas; and one brother James Kuykendall of Grenada.
Clark-Williams Funeral Home is in charge of services. Online condolences may be made at clarkwilliamsfuneralhome.com.
Ruby D. Loden
Ruby D. Loden, 92, of Holcomb, died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, at Providence Assisted Living.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service.
Debra Counts Pryor
Ms. Debra Ann Counts Pryor, 61, of Grenada, passed away Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center-Jackson.
She was born March 2, 1958, to Howard Lee and Sue Hood Counts. She had worked for many years as a bank teller and most recently alongside her son as office manager at Pryor Auto Company.
A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service. Immediately following visitation, a graveside service will be held at the Sparta Cemetery near Holcomb with the Rev. Jimmy Hood officiating.
Survivors include her son Stephen Pryor of Grenada; one brother Lee Counts of Holcomb; two granddaughters, Laila and Summer Pryor; aunt Mildred Holman of Leflore County; brother-in-law, Jim Pryor and his wife Marcia of Horn Lake; and three nephews, Ash Counts, Conor Pryor and Tyler Womble; and one niece Jessie Grace.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father; brother, Jeff Counts and a sister Donna Counts.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).
Jeriamy Scott Smith
Funeral services for Jeriamy Scott Smith, 42, of Grenada, are at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6, at Mortimer National Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Carroll County.
Visitation is Friday from noon to 2 p.m. at Mortimer National Funeral Home in Grenada.
Mr. Smith died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, at his home. He was born on Nov. 20, 1976, in Memphis and was the son of the late Jerry Smith and Shirley Chandler Smith. He is also preceded in death by his sister Sandy Chandler.
Jeriamy was a self-employed plumber and electrician.
Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Jennifer Smith, and three daughters, Haley Hudson, Kayla Smith and Kara Smith, all of Grenada; one sister Stephanie Alldread; three brothers, James Owen, Jesse Owen and David Alldread; and many nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be made at www.nfhgrenada.com.
Mortimer National Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.


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What is it?
The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. It can support up to 12x your body weight! It is made up of two muscles: the Gastrocnemius and the Soleus. The Gastrocnemius muscle inserts above the knee and the Soleus muscle below the knee. Tightness in the Achilles tendon (called Equinus) can lead to pathology usually manifesting as pain in the tendon about 2-6cm above its insertion into the back of the heel (Non-insertional Achilles Tendonitis) or at the insertion itself (Insertional Achilles Tendonitis). Sudden increases in the intensity or amount of exercises can also lead to pain in the Achilles tendon.
Common symptoms of Achilles tendinitis include:
- Pain in the Achilles tendon with the first few steps in the morning
- Pain with increased activity
- Thickening of the tendon which you can feel approx. 2-6 cm above the insertion
- Bone spur on the back of the heel which you can sometimes feel if it is large
- Swelling and pain which worsen throughout the day
Diagnosing Achilles Tendonitis
The following are usually required for the physician to make an accurate diagnosis: a complete history of the complaint; a lower extremity physical exam including: assessing the Achilles range of motion (specifically a decrease in ankle joint dorsiflexion), palpation for signs of thickening of the Achilles and bone spurs, finding the point of maximum tenderness etc …
X-rays are helpful to assess for heel spurs and to rule out other causes of heel pain including stress fracture. Ultrasound examination can give the physician a dynamic view of the Achilles tendon. The thickness of the tendon, any possible tearing, or the existence of an inflamed bursa can be assessed with the ultrasound. MRI is also sometimes useful and can give a full picture of the tendon and the degenerative changes that may exist.
Treating Achilles Tendonitis
Treatment depends on severity. Most of my patients have already tried some kind of home therapy including anti-inflammatory medications, ice, rest, stretching etc… In some mild cases of Achilles tendonitis these treatments may be sufficient, but in many cases they are not. A physician may treat Achilles tendonitis with heel lifts, orthotics, adaptive shoe gear, a below knee cast or walker, NSAIDs, Medrol Dose Pak, Physical Therapy, etc… The average recovery time is 3-6 months.
If conservative care fails then surgical treatment may be an option. For insertional Achilles tendonitis this usually involves removal of the heel spur, debridement of the Achilles (removal of diseased portions), with or without lengthening of the Achilles (Gastrocnemius recession). To remove the heel spurs, the Achilles must be partially or completely released from its insertion into the calcaneus (heel bone). Following this release, strong anchors are placed in the bone to reattach the Achilles. Following surgery, a period of non-weight bearing is required which is usually anywhere from 4-8 weeks. Sometimes physical therapy is required as part of the recovery process. Statistically, Achilles tendon repairs have a high success rate and are a good alternative to living in pain.
I certainly believe, if you are able to read this blog, you likely can espouse numerous detrimental effects smoking can have on your overall health. After all, in 1997, the tobacco industry agreed to pay 360 billion dollars over a 25 year period to fund antismoking campaigns and public health efforts. The well documented and supported relationship between cigarette smoking and cardiovascular disease, lung cancer, and pulmonary disease are, for the most part, well understood, or at least has been well engrained into much of our society. However, despite these well-known effects, nearly 20.8% of Americans smoke tobacco cigarettes. In fact, according to a 2005 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death, accounting for approximately 1 of every 5 deaths. These are interesting facts and I understand a family physician emphasizing the need to quit, but what does this have to do with foot & ankle surgery?
There are numerous reasons your tobacco use matters to us as foot & ankle surgeons, one of which is we are physicians and your overall well-being and health matter to us, not just the state of your feet. However, three specific and crucial effects of cigarette smoking on the lower extremity, that are worth briefly highlighting are peripheral arterial disease (PAD), wound healing, and bone healing.
Cigarette smoking has been shown to be the most important variable risk factor causing peripheral arterial disease. A 2008 animal study, showed that nicotine exposure can increase vessel density, which results in decreased blood flow. PAD is a significant risk factor for lower extremity amputation, and the risk of PAD for smokers is 4 times that of nonsmokers. It has been proven that smoking cessation slows the progression of PAD, and decreases the risk of amputation.
Cigarette smoking has been implicated in poor wound healing and bone healing as well. Consider the following information gleaned from a 2002 study conducted by a group of plastic surgeons. "Smoking a single cigarette may cause cutaneous vasoconstriction for up to 90 minutes; hence, a pack-a-day smoker remains tissue hypoxic for most of each day." In other words, the skin lacks the blood flow and oxygen levels needed to heal when exposed to cigarette smoke. Nicotine, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen cyanide are three components of cigarette smoke, in addition to the 43 cancer-causing substances, that are particularly detrimental to the healing process. These substances decrease tissue perfusion, inhibit oxygen from getting to the tissue, alter the cells responsible for laying down the necessary materials for wound healing, and delay bone formation across bone cuts and fusion sites.
Numerous studies have been conducted indicating the effects smoking tobacco can have on the human body. Foot & ankle surgeons have noted, specifically in foot & ankle surgery, that smokers take nearly twice as long to heal and are at risk for significantly greater complications following surgery, than nonsmokers. In fact, it is not rare to find surgeons who will simply refuse to do surgery if a patient admits to tobacco use. Research has ranges all over the spectrum as to how far out from surgery and for how long after surgery one should limit their exposure to tobacco. It is best to simply begin the road of complete cessation, and never waiver from the path as your body will thank you and your foot & ankle surgeon will thank you.
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See information on this cycle as part of The Josquin Research Project.
The source Rhau 1538 includes two motets at the beginning of the cycle, not present in the other sources: Crux triumphans and Jesus nomen dignum.
Additional concordances in mss. that do not transmit motet cycles: M176 and M177 in CH-SGs MS 462 ("Heer Liederbuch").
The cognate cycle C47b (see Further notes) has been recorded by Cappella pratensis: http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/3971223. Fragments online at https://www.muziekweb.nl/Link/EAX0513.
Recorded by Cappella pratensis: http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/3971223. Fragments online at https://www.muziekweb.nl/Link/EAX0513.
Josquin des Pres: Missa Pange lingua, Vultum tuum, Planxit autem David. Wenstminster Cathedral Choir, James O'Donnell, Hyperion CDA 66614, 1992 (cycle extended and reorganised following Macey's suggestions).
Compare the shorter cognate cycles C53b Ora pro nobis virgo and C53c Sancta dei genitrix.
MACEY 1989 proposed an extended and partially reordered cycle, including Josquin's "little" Ave Maria and his Tu lumen, tu splendor patris. Elders discusses the hypothesis in the critical notes to the edition of the work in NJE (CC) 25.
See information on this cycle as part of The Josquin Research Project.
The title Missa in Assumptione Beate Marie Virginis included in EdM 80-83 is editorial.
The title Missa de Passione Domini Nostri Jesu Christi included in EdM 80-83 is editorial.
I Fiamminghi IV: O admirabile commercium. Brumel, Regis, Mouton, Josquin. Cappella Pratensis - Rebecca Stewart, Ricercar 207572
M264, M265 and M268 have further concordances in F-PN Cons. Rés. F. 41 (for the foliation, see the records of the individual motets). Because of its particular nature, this source (in which the motets are inserted as handwritten additions between printed masses by Carpentras) is not listed among the Other sources of the present cycle (see http://www.diamm.ac.uk/sources/2375/#/).
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This is our fourth time holding SME Campaign week and we are exploring barriers SMEs face in accessing the public sector market, and the fundamental part they play in the transformation and delivery of public services.
Throughout the week we will be looking at topics central to SME agenda delivery and public sector transformation. We will look into innovative future public services, importance of data security, developing the right skills set and finally collaboration with large and small companies.
We will continue the conversation at out Breaking Down Barriers: SME Report launch on 14th March. We be publishing our report informed by our recent survey where we asked small businesses to identify the barriers small businesses face in doing business with the public sector market. Our report will set out the tech industry's recommendations on tackling the barriers that prevent SMEs from breaking into the market and key recommendations to help Government to achieve 33% procurement spend to SMEs.
Join the conversation on #procuring4growth @techUK
Please see below the blogs from the week and the themes
Monday 11 March - What will future public services look like?
- Guest blog: UKCloud on Social Value for #procuring4growth
- Guest blog: What will the future of public services look like?
- Guest blog: Innovative parking infrastructure fit for the future
Tuesday 12 March - Driving innovation through collaboration
- Guest blog: How SME Partners are empowering the UK public sector
- Guest blog: Can Innovation be procured?
- Guest blog: IBM's Supplier Diversity Program Creating a Win-Win
- Guest blog: What government is doing to meet its SME targets
Wednesday 13 March - Use of innovative current and future technologies in public services delivery
- Guest blog: Transforming Safety Incident Management with NHS I
- Guest blog: Cyber-attacks only affect large corporates – don't they?
- From recurring wheel of debt and duplication to building on value
- Guest blog: How the NHS is using technology to bring new services
Thursday 14 March - Data, security and resilience
- Guest blog: SME collaboration delivering effective PS IT security
- Guest blog: Top Five Remote Working Security Tips
- Guest blog: What should underpin a digital transformation strategy?
Friday 15 March - Developing the right skills to deliver digital transformation


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I wanted to make my dad a card with this stamp set and color the image like it was me. To create my card, I started with the MFT Color Palette Challenge for June using Kraft, Nightshift Navy, Spearmint and Sweet Tooth. I used some of my new goodies that I got this past month but have not had much time to play. The stamp set is MFT Birdie Brown Let's Hang Out. I just love her stamps! :-)
I stamped the images with MFT Hybrid Black Licorice ink and die cut them with the matching dies. I used my new MFT Rectangle Frames (love these!!) I used the Sweet Tooth Card stock and stamped with the Linen Background stamp and MFT Snocone Hybrid ink lightly and I did not press down very firmly. I wanted it to be random on the background. You cannot really see in the photo but can in real life.
Stamps: MFT Birdie Brown Let's Hang Out, SU Teeny Tiny Wishes, MFT Linen Background
Ink: MFT Hybrid Black Licorice
Paper: MFT Kraft, Nightshift Blue, Spearmint and Sweet Tooth, Copic Xpress
Tools: Copics, MFT Grassy Border Die, Let's Hang Out Die, Rectangle Frames, Sakura White Gel Pen, Wink of Stella Clear
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This post was written by Blazed, and purely posted here by Zoidberg. TF2CSA Weekly League Details and Rules TF2CSA is bringing the competitive South African TF2 community a weekly league! With how we've seen the league style tournament explode the Dota2 community here in SA (70+ teams registered for the last DGL), we have high …
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Jan 12
Another Newcomer Guide for 6v6 Part 1
This is heavily based on the ETF2L Newcomer Guide, and all credit goes to them. Source: etf2l.org/new 6v6 Newcomer Guide Hey there! If you are new to competitive 6v6 you have come to the right place. This is just a friendly introduction for the essentials. This might look like a wall of text, but it contains …
Jan 08
TF2CSA Update for January 2013
Hey everyone. Happy New Year, glad to see you all survived the end of the world. I thought I'd just give an update to everyone on what's happening in the competitive scene, for anyone interested. Basically, our scene is struggling at the moment, however the mixes over this festive season have been quite frequent. A …
Feb 22
16Bit TF Website Launched
16Bit TF is launching their very own website from which to run their competitions. After eight months of successful competitions we are glad to invest even more in the South African TF2 community. Kicking off the launch of this website, we have conducted an interview with KritzKast's John "Agro" Irwin. Future plans for the website …
Nov 29
The obstacles to getting into competitive TF2
Zephon, captain of the long standing pcZ clan and Team Fortress 2 (TF2) veteran talks about his views of obstacles when trying to break into the competitive TF2 2 scene and how to overcome it.
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INCANTATION Share Bestial New Lyric Video For "Lus Sepulcri" Via Loudwire
Vertigo-inducing death metal overlords INCANTATION have dropped a festering and fetid new song, 'Lus Sepulcri', in the form of a dark and foreboding lyric video streaming exclusively at Loudwire.
The song is taken from their forthcoming 10th full-length album, entitled Profane Nexus. The album hits streets on August 11th via Relapse Records.
Watch the "Lus Sepulcri" exclusive stream at Loudwire HERE and via YouTube AT THIS LOCATION.
Watch the previously released videos for "Messiah Nostrum" HERE, "Rites Of The Locust" HERE and a playthrough of the song by guitarist Sonny Lombardozzi at this location.
Additionally, the scheduling for INCANTATION's upcoming tour with Swedish black metallers MARDUK and labelmates ABYSMAL DAWN has been announced. See the full-listing of dates and venues below.
INCANTATION triumphantly return to their original label Relapse Records to vomit forth another unholy offering of godless abominations on Profane Nexus, their formidable tenth full-length album. Embodying a dizzying array of blasphemous tracks – culminating in sacrilegious conquests, crushing dirges, and vile riffing – Profane Nexus is an obliteratingly heavy execution of disgusting death metal that further solidifies the band as one of extreme music's most influential and consistently hailed artists of the past thirty years.
Recorded at the band's own Incantation Studios in Johnstown, PA and mixed/mastered by Dan Swanö (Bloodbath, Asphyx, Dark Funeral), Profane Nexus' is perhaps the finest example of pummeling death metal and disemboweling funeral doom ever conceived.
Profane Nexus will be released worldwide August 11th on CD/LP/Digital via Relapse Records. Physical bundle pre-orders are available via Relapse.com at http://bit.ly/IncantationPN and digital pre-orders via Bandcamp HERE.
INCANTATION Tour Dates:
Aug 11 Jaromer, CZ Brutal Assault Festival *Profane Nexus Set*
Aug 12 Jaromer, CZ Brutal Assault Festival *Doom Set*
Aug 13 Jaromer, CZ Brutal Assault Festival *Festival After Party*
— All Dates August 18 to September 3 with Marduk and Abysmal Dawn —
Aug 18 Los Angeles, CA Union
Aug 20 San Diego, CA Brick By Brick
Aug 22 San Antonio, TX Korova
Aug 23 Dallas, TX Gas Monkey
Aug 24 Kansas City, MO The Riot Room
Aug 25 Joliet, IL The Forge
Aug 26 Detroit, MI Harpo's
Aug 27 Reading, PA Reverb
Aug 28 Frederick, MD Cafe 611
Aug 29 New York, NY Gramercy Theatre
Aug 30 Boston, MA Brighton Music Hall
Aug 31 Quebec City, QC Salle Multi
Sep 01 Ottawa, ON Maverick's
Sep 02 Toronto, ON The Garrison
Sep 03 Rouyn-Noranda, QC Petit Theatre


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The hair care market put in a blowout performance in 2013-14, reports Lucy Copp
The global hair care market did more than just cut it in 2013-14. Brands showed that there was still everything to play for when it came to NPD, launching never before seen products in head-turning formats, and evolving current trends by selecting ingredients specifically to re-engage and re-excite the consumer.
And this strategy was spot on. In 2013, total retail value grew a healthy 4.9% from the previous year to generate US$77.1bn. There was strong growth across all sub-categories, with declines only seen in the hair loss treatments (-7.9%) and styling agents (-1.3%) sub-sectors.
Asia Pacific, Latin America and western Europe continued on an upward trajectory and accounted for the lion's share of the category's retail value. Although growing from a lower base and therefore representing smaller absolute growth, the Middle East and Africa did in fact show the highest percentage growth. Oru Mohiuddin, Beauty and Personal Care Senior Analyst at Euromonitor International, tells SPC the rise "is on account of increasing disposable income as consumer penetration increases in terms of frequency, and consumers upgrading to more upscale ranges".
But not all regions experienced such good fortunes, as Mohiuddin reveals: "Southern European markets including Greece and Italy, and Japan in Asia Pacific continued to decline. Market maturity along with difficult economic environments contributed to the negative performance.". . .
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Mollymook Surf Beach
Mollymook beach has been proclaimed "one of the finest beaches on the entire east coast of Australia". Enjoy a variety of water activities.
Mollymook News
editor Ken Banks
Today we witnessed the best against the best at Crescent Heads in their annual long board competition. Clubs represented included: Burleigh Heads Long Board Club, Noosa Qld., Manly, Old Bar, Skenes Creek Vic., Shellharbour, Coffs Harbour, Mermaid Beach Qld. to name a few. One competitor who was runner-up in the Open Male category had 2 or 3 weeks earlier surfed the infamous 'Shipstern Bluff', the notorious surfing slab of Tasmania that plays host to the best big wave surfers in the world.
Final events postponed from yesterday saw a 6.20 am start today. The finals ran continuously at 20 minute intervals. The commentator mentioned that in surf board competition the judging is subjective. That explanation helped me understand why some whom I thought were brilliant were placed 2nd rather than first. Thankfully there was no 'sheep station' at stake for the winner.
The pics below are just a sample of finalist and winners this morning.
Click on pics to enlarge throughout
Day 3: A beautiful Autumn day, blue sky and no wind throughout the morning albeit the surf was again small. However all competitors were contesting these events in similar conditions. All afternoon finals were postponed until tomorrow Sunday with the first event scheduled for 6.20 am. It was a challenge this morning taking pics looking into the sun and glare off the water. So tomorrow's finals will be somewhat similar for photography, we are just hoping the surf is more suitable for the finals for all age groups.
Speaking to Tom Bennett this morning he reminded me that his Dad Greg was getting married in Hawaii this weekend. Greg and Tom use to stay at Mollymook Beach Waterfront and Beach View during Tom's teenage years. I met Greg's partner at Glenelg last November and again in March at the Aussie Surf Championships. A lovely lady and we wish them all the best. I also had the chance to meet up with some of the youngsters in the large contingent of surfers up from the Manly Long Boarders club. They featured in yesterday's Day 2 post.
Finals throughout Sunday morning and the presentation following at the Crescent Heads Country Club. (A big day)
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Day 2 of the long board comp. began just after sunrise at 7.00 am and once again continued uninterrupted throughout the day till 4.00 pm. The contestants who had travelled from up and down the NSW coast as well as from Qld. and Victoria were to experience relatively flat surf conditions that deteriorated throughout the day as a slight nor-east wind prevailed.
Nonetheless full marks to the contestants who persevered and demonstrated their surfing skills albeit in poor conditions.
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Day 1: Today saw approx 25 heats, commencing at 7.00 am and running none-stop through to 4.20 pm with each given 20 minutes / heat with 6 entrants in each heat. That relates to 150 contestants of the approx. 260 entries in the 2019 Annual Crescent Heads long board comp. with 3 from each heat progressing through to the next round.
The sun shone, there was negligible wind however the surf was quite small. Nonetheless today was all about the elderly, if I may use that term. The majority of heats were for the 55 + age group, the 60+, 65+, 70+ and 75+ age groups other than a few heats of lower and open age groups.
One could not help but marvel at today's participants. It was mind boggling to see so many 'elderly' surfers do what they have done throughout their life, ride surf boards. Although their age was obvious, they were fit and demonstrated some exceptional skill. Those competing in the over 75 age group could possibly have some surfers around 80 or even 80+. The camaraderie was amazing. I even witness grand-children barracking for grand-parents.
The following are just a small selection of over 1000 pics taken today. When looking at the pics, the surfers demonstrated great skill but had no responsibility for the small surf they inherited.
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Queens Birthday honours, an 'Order of Australia' medal was bestowed on Mollymook Surf Club President Rodney Austin this past Monday. Rod has performed beach patrols for 50 years having joined the club in 1967. Word has it that he has never missed a patrol, even when serving 'National Service' he was able to make it back to Mollymook to fulfil his beach obligations.
The Great Maestro – 'Raymondo' played to a packed house this past Monday afternoon at the 'Star Entertainment' centre. It is understood guests present were from afar a field as Balmoral in Sydney and the nations capital Canberra, who all enjoyed this distinguished violinist playing some Irish classics.
Author: Lisa-ann Gershwin, Research scientist, CSIRO (Article courtesy of Graeme C. who thought the swimmers may be interested)
Blue bottles have been washing up on our coastal beaches by the bucket loads recently. With their annual arrival, many questions and myths about these creatures seem to be drifting around as well.
What exactly are blue bottles? Do you really pee on their stings? How do you keep a day at the beach from turning into a real pain?
Mollymook Beach is located on the NSW South Coast some 3 1/2 hours drive south of Sydney. It is a tourist "hot spot" with a recent competition undertaken by Wotif.com resulting in the NSW South Coast beaches being the most popular holiday destination.
Wotif conducted a "Battle of the Beaches" competition asking people nominate the best beaches. The NSW South Coast beaches beat eastern Victoria, the Queensland sunshine coast, Thailand and Sydney in the lead up to the finals. In the final the NSW South Coast was victorious over the Queensland Gold Coast.
Mollymook has been a key beach destination for many visitors over the years. It was previously awarded the "Cleanest beach" award and is patrolled by the Mollymook Surf Club throughout the October to April period.
It offers excellent Mollymook beach accommodation facilities for the tourist and the area is well known for its golf course and excellent range of quality restaurants.


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Will CenterPoint use corporate tax savings to lower rates?
In the wake of big corporate tax cuts enacted by Congress, electric utilities around the country are planning to pass on savings to customers by, in some cases, lowering rates. CenterPoint Energy, the electric and natural gas distribution utility in Houston, said it is still studying how corporate tax cuts might affect its rates.
CenterPoint, which has 2.4 million electric and 1 million gas customers in the Houston area, raised both electric and natural gas rates last year.
RELATED: CenterPoint wins rate hikes even as profits rise past state cap
CenterPoint is allowed to raise rates to help recoup funds spent on maintaining its distribution networks. CenterPoint's savings from the tax cut might not result in a rate decrease, but it could offset other costs, allowing the company to forgo an increase, said Leticia Lowe, a spokeswoman for the company.
Ultimately, CenterPoint will have to seek the approval of the Public Utility Commission to make any rate changes.
At least one utility, Pepco, which serves Washington D.C., has announced that it would pass on the savings from its lower tax bill to customer and is seeking approval from regulators for a rate cut.


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We're two cat brothers who live in a little house in Bloomington, Indiana. You can also follow us on Facebook! Welcome to our blog!
Friday, January 1, 2010
Your New Year's Day Friday Frootbat
Posted by Raymond and Busby at 3:01 AM
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Ok, aren't we cats just the cutest things ever!?!
Happy New Year Raymond & Busby!
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THE marriage of Edward Bare and his wife Monica is the kind that sets tongues wagging. He is young, flash and jobless, while she is well-off and many years his senior. Though he appears to dote on her, Edward plies Monica with an awful lot of sherry – especially when the subject of her will comes up.
An awful crime is committed, but the law does not notice. Justice will only come to Edward Bare if he slips up or meets his match.
Janet Green's 1952 thriller Murder Mistaken was memorably filmed as Cast a Dark Shadow, with Dirk Bogarde in the lead. Here, Mitch Capaldi is full of nervous energy as the wide boy preying on women with money.
Under director Al Wadlan, the production maintains the tension throughout, especially as it heads towards the plot twists that dominate the final scenes. It benefits from first-rate performances, including those of Margaret McEwan in an all-important role and Victoria Porter as the new partner who has an inkling of what Edward is all about.
This is the last of the five plays that the London Repertory Players have presented in as many weeks and the company is still on excellent form. A near-capacity audience will have been pleased to hear that the players will be back with another five shows in 2020.
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Whether you're showing off shiny rings or a pretty new manicure, your hands are often on display. Everyone loves to have pretty hands. But what are those little spots? Could they be age spots on your hands?
If so, the good news is that the age spots on your hands are harmless. But if their appearance bothers you, we've got you covered.
In this article, the skin care experts at SiO tell you what they are and how to treat (and prevent!) them.
What Are Age Spots?
Simply put, age spots are small, dark spots on your skin. They're not raised bumps, nor are they itchy or flaky.
Age spots feel just like the rest of your skin — the only difference is the color. They can be tan, brown, or even close to black.
Typically, age spots appear on your face, hands, arms, upper back, or the tops of your feet. What do all those locations have in common? Frequent sun exposure.
Age spots are also sometimes called "sun spots" for that very reason — because they usually turn up on skin that's most exposed to the sun.
While age spots are more common in your later years (after the age of 40 or 50), they don't automatically appear as you age. You may find age spots on your hands at an earlier age if you spend a lot of time basking in the sunshine.
That being said, if you have suspicious-looking spots on your skin, don't just assume they're age spots. It's always wise to ask a dermatologist if you're concerned about your skin.
But once you find out they're really just age spots and you'd rather do away with them, we've got some tips and tricks for you.
Why Do You Get Age Spots On Your Hands?
Before we tell you how to prevent and treat the age spots on your hands, let's talk about why you get them.
Age spots are just little areas of skin that are darker than the rest of your skin. The fancy name for that darker skin is "hyperpigmentation."
Ultraviolet light (think sunshine) speeds up the production of melanin, which is what makes your skin darker. Melanin is the reason that a day in the sun leaves you with a tan. But after years of repeated sun exposure, cells produce too much melanin and hyperpigmentation occurs.
You might be asking yourself if tanning beds also contribute to age spots on your hands. The answer is yes.
If you're serious about warding off age spots, protect yourself from the sun and stay out of the tanning bed.
As lovely as it is to enjoy a day in the warm sun, ultraviolet rays can damage your skin in more than one way. Besides contributing to age spots, excess sun exposure can damage collagen.
And if you're at all concerned about skin aging and wrinkles, you'll want to protect your collagen. Collagen gives your skin strength and structure, and it's what makes your skin look firm and youthful.
As you mature, your skin naturally produces less collagen. But there's something you can do to slow that aging process down!
We've already mentioned one great way to salvage your collagen: protect yourself from the damaging rays of the sun. Another great way to take care of your collagen and keep your skin young-looking is by using SiO Beauty Patches.
These medical-grade silicone patches boost collagen production. That firms your skin and improves skin elasticity, making your wrinkles less noticeable.
While you'll see the effects of SiO patches after just one night, the results are also cumulative over time. So, the longer you use them the smoother your skin!
We've got patches for all your wrinkles, from the SiO FaceLift to the SiO Elbow & Knee Rescue Lift, including a special set of patches for your hands.
Now that you understand the why behind age spots, let's get practical. What can you do about them?
Four Ways To Treat And Prevent Age Spots On Your Hands
The conventional methods of treating age spots on your hands involve a trip to the dermatologist and pricey treatments like chemical peels, skin lightening creams, or microdermabrasion.
If you want to avoid those harsh treatments but still reduce age spots and other signs of aging, we've got a few ideas for you.
1) Be Smart About Sun Exposure
Since age spots ultimately come from sun exposure, protecting yourself from ultraviolet rays is probably the best thing you can do to treat and prevent age spots on your hands.
There's nothing wrong with enjoying a warm summer day — just be skin-smart about it. First, avoid sun exposure during midday, when the sun's damaging rays are at their strongest.
Second, give your skin some shade. For your hands, that might mean spending more time under an umbrella or wearing a thin pair of gloves.
To protect the rest of your body, cover up with a hat, a swimsuit coverup, a skirt — anything that keeps you cool and protects your skin at the same time. Also, don't forget to protect your eyes. Don a pair of sunglasses to protect the sensitive skin around your eyes and prevent expression lines from forming.
Third, use sunscreen. You probably already know the sunscreen drill, but you might be forgetting to apply sunscreen to the backs of your hands.
Wear sunscreen even if it's a cloudy day and make sure to reapply frequently, especially if you're in the water or getting sweaty.
2) Hydrate Your Hands
If you're concerned about signs of aging, which include age spots on your hands, it's time to get on top of your skin care game. Besides just looking brighter, healthy and hydrated skin is more resilient and holds up better against damage like ultraviolet rays.
Hydrate like a skin care pro by using a hand mask frequently and by wearing SiO Beauty patches every night.
Hand masks trap moisture and deliver needed nutrients to your skin. And SiO Beauty patches create a special microclimate that draws moisture from the lower skin layers into the outer skin layer. That not only hydrates your skin, but it also causes the outer layer to plump, which fills in wrinkles and fine lines.
Kill two birds with one stone — hydrate your hands and reduce wrinkles with SiO Beauty patches!
3) Exfoliate Your Hands
Another way to reduce age spots and show some love to your hands? Exfoliate the skin on your hands.
Exfoliation scrubs off the dead cells on your skin's surface, revealing fresh skin cells underneath. Little by little, exfoliation can help reduce the age spots on your hands.
Try a homemade exfoliant with lemon juice, which naturally bleaches and exfoliates your skin. You can put a drop of lemon juice directly onto your skin or mix it with sugar to create your own exfoliant scrub.
4) Push Back Signs Of Aging With SiO Beauty Patches
No one likes to see their skin aging, whether that means wrinkles and fine lines or age spots. Get the upper hand on aging by using SiO Beauty patches every night.
Simply put the patches on before you go to sleep. While you're snoozing, the patches will be hard at work hydrating your skin, boosting collagen production, and smoothing out wrinkles. Take them off in the morning and marvel at your gorgeous skin.
Plus, SiO Beauty patches can be reused up to 15 times! In the morning, just put them right back where they came from and they'll be waiting for you that night. Now that's what we call smart, economic skin care.
Don't wait any longer to slow down signs of aging! Make today the day you start pushing back wrinkles and the age spots on your hands.
Be smart about sun exposure, exfoliate and hydrate your hands, and get your own set of SiO Beauty patches, and you'll be well on your way to gorgeous hands!


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