Costcutter retailers have been promised a formal announcement on the future of the group, relating to “exciting opportunities on the table”.
In a letter to retailers, Sir Michael Bibby, managing director of parent company Bibby Line Group, suggested that collaboration was on the cards.
“I believe we are making real progress on a number of fronts which will allow you to unlock significant growth for your business…” he wrote.
“The good news is that the market is moving quickly. There are exciting opportunities on the table right now which mean that Darcy [Willson-Rymer, Costcutter CEO] and I hope and expect to be able to make a formal announcement soon. Due to confidentiality agreements we are unable to give a running commentary on progress until any changes are confirmed.”
He said any collaboration that Costcutter enters into must resolve supply chain issues; continue to build volume through great prices and promotions; and strengthen the own brand offering.
The proposed Tesco-Booker merger had taken the entire market by surprise and had prompted discussions across the sector “that would not have seemed imaginable just one year ago,” Sir Michael wrote. “Bibby Line Group and Costcutter Supermarkets Group have been working together to ensure we are at the forefront of these conversations, exploring all options available.”


This post by Seth is spot on.
Social networks have amplified this desire, at the same time they simplified the execution. Now you can waste time and dignity instead of money. Who can you tear down? How much time can you waste? What’s it worth to you to have more followers than the others?
It’s a lousy game, because if you lose, you lose, and if you win, you also lose.
The only way to do well is to refuse to play.
More and more I’m discovering that high performers aren’t on social much.


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Running tests with an accelerometer? Dash DAQ gives you the components you need to write rich, flexible GUIs for interfacing with your instruments in Python.
Here at Plotly, we wrote an app to facilitate the control of a Phidgets 1041_0B accelerometer. Try out our demo app online, and check out the video demo below 👀
To write the app, first we import the general
dash_daq Python libraries:
Our app layout represents an accelerometer control panel, with the device information displayed at the top. In the simulation app, a Dash DAQ ToggleSwitch component turns on the simulation.
We create the toggle switch:
By default, calculations for motion along the x, y, and z axes are generated every 1,000 milliseconds. This time interval is defined in the
Interval component in the
In the mock app, a Dash callback is formed using this
connection element, changing the interval to run every one hour, simulating a disconnection with a device. The callback retrieves the
value from the toggle switch (“Connected” or “Disconnected”), directly affecting the
Interval element, labeled
The live hardware app, by contrast, features a Dash DAQ Indicator component that will light up when Dash DAQ is connected to the device.
The app can also directly modify hardware settings on the device. Using Dash DAQ Slider components, we can easily and intuitively adjust the change interval and data interval parameters, using API calls within Dash callback.
With a corresponding Dash DAQ LEDDisplay component, users can keep track of these adjustments easily.
setAccelerationChangeTrigger method in the following callback, we are able to select the device’s change interval with the Phidgets22 API. The slider component’s value is then returned to the LED display component.
The data retrieved by the accelerometer is displayed by Dash DAQ Gauge components. The gauges are defined as the following:
The gauges’ values are updated using an
Upon every 1,000 millisecond interval, the
getAcceleration method is called, and its first index is returned to the gauge. Similar processes apply to all the gauges.


Update: DMC Houston has moved to 3311 Richmond Ave., Ste. 209, Houston, TX 77098
DMC is heading to Texas!
After previously expanding to the East and West, DMC is now looking South to Houston, Texas. By gaining a presence on the Gulf Coast, DMC hopes to better serve our existing clients throughout Texas and the rest of the southeastern United States as we continue to develop new business partnerships and relationships in the region.
DMC Houston’s office will be located in the Upper Kirby area, very near to Greenway Plaza, Montrose, Midtown, and Rice Village. Though our doors won’t officially open until August we’ve already begun building new relationships and supporting customers throughout the Houston area. I will be relocating from Boston, where I helped establish DMC's first expansion office, to lead the Houston team as its Project Manager.
For me, some of the greatest things about returning to Texas are being closer to family, the warmer winters, lack of a state income tax, kolaches, Texas barbeque, and, of course, the Houston Rodeo.
For all of the DMC engineers joining the Houston team, growing a business in a new market will offer a whole new set of challenges. Everyone will be relied upon to step up and take on a new set of responsibilities, from technical leadership, project management, and building relationships to deep fried cookie dough, Torchy's Tacos, and the Astros.
As a Texas native and one-time Houstonian, I’m thrilled to be leading the Texas expansion effort. We see a lot of potential for growth in the Houston market and are looking forward to working with our great clients and partners in the area!
For career opportunities, please visit DMC's employment page.


Last year, the suicide of 15-year-old Siwe Monsanto inspired poet and mental health advocate Bassey Ikpi to begin the Siwe Project to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. Last month, after the sudden, tragic death of writer Erica Kennedy, Ikpi asked people to begin July (Black Mental Health Awareness Month) with “No Shame Day”. Here is a longer version of my contribution to No Shame Day, which ended up being about surviving cancer, steroids as a trigger for longstanding depression, and managing guilt as I struggle to raise a teenager.
I’ve suffered severe bouts of depression since I began taking steroids twenty months ago. I take the steroids because they keep my throat from closing. They help me breathe. They also make me fat. But worse than fat, they make my mood swing wildly, which sometimes leaves me emotionally spent. There are days, many days over the past two years, that have been spent in my pajamas (sometimes in public). There are other mornings when my blanket felt like wet sand and I was unable to leave my bed at all.
I worry about how this affects my daughter. I’ve traveled to seek treatment for the very rare thyroid cancer which had me taking steroids, mostly to spare her. I didn’t want her to see me in my most weakened state—not because I believe Black women need to always appear strong, but because my daughter is incredibly empathetic and would have spent her important first two years of high school (where she’s in several challenging honor classes) trying to care for me. So I went to New York for chemotherapy, to Los Angeles for radiation. As far as my daughter was concerned, I was in New York to work and write and in L.A. to edit my first feature length documentary. Remarkably, given the amount of “bad” days I had, I actually did co-author a book and complete a film. I just left out the part about getting treatments when I checked in with her during the weeks I was away.
But when it comes to the steroids I take more regularly and because of my temper, which has always been in need of managing, I was honest with my daughter about taking them. One week night I felt a strong “roid rage” coming on, so I bolted from the house and drove from Detroit to Chicago. I left the house so quickly that I forgot cash or my ATM card. But my daughter had an important math test the next day and I was afraid I’d yell at her for something small, such was the oncoming rage. I don’t know if driving to Chicago, or getting treatments thousands of miles away from home were logical or acts of irrationality caused being on the steroids, but that’s how I handled it.
But if I’m honest, my depression (though less severe) began when I was a teenager, and my recent illness only amplified it. My mother didn’t become sober until I graduated from high school and while she wasn’t a raging alcoholic, the way she withdrew from our family and her life affected me deeply. I’d lock myself in my room for days, mimicking her withdrawl. The summer before tenth grade, I spent the better part of a month in my room. The summer before eleventh grade, I moved out of my house completely and lived with a friend’s family. In my mid-twenties, when my daughter was an infant, though I was mostly emotionally healthy, I began therapy for my untreated childhood depression. I thought I’d see my therapist for just a summer, but I stayed with her almost three years.
Miraculously, I’m now cancer free. I’ve had to come on and off the steroids several times this year. When I come off, my weight and mood begin to normalize, but some nights my throat begins to close in on itself and I can’t breathe. When I’m back on them, I experience rapid weight gain and my emotional climate becomes stormy and dark. With the help of a homeopathic healer, I hope to be off of steroids completely by my September birthday. Then I’d like to get back into therapy, this time bringing my daughter with me, to talk about what this past two and a half years of illness has been for us.


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Vacant land property ready for a new home in the area of Avocado Hills in the City of La Puente. This property is situated in an equestrian area within 20 miles of Downtown Los Angeles, close to the 60, and the 605 freeways and short distance to stores and restaurants.
Current owner has submitted to the LA planning departments plans for a single family home.


Many a times the problem is that the web elements are not loaded when you execute the code. The best practice is to wait till you find the element and then you try doing operations on the web-element. Here is an example of how to do that:-
try using explicit wait :
WebDriverWait wait = new WebDriverWait(webDriver,60);
This way selenium will wait till your searchbox will appear in the website.
Hope this helps.


How to Adjust Toilet Lift Chains. Toilets, for the most part, are simple fixtures when it comes to repair. There are only two sections that can cause problems, the toilet bowl or the tank. If you think your toilet troubles are caused by its lift chain, follow these simple steps to make some minor adjustments to the chain quickly and easily.
Things You'll Need
Needle nose pliers
Remove the tank's cover and locate the toilet lift chain. It will be connected to the flapper valve.
Determine that the lift chain is causing problems with your toilet and not another part of the fixture, like the flush and/or flapper valves.
Check to see that the lift chain hasn't bent or become caught on the toilet's float arm or float ball. Also look to see that the chain is not keeping the flapper from resting on the valve seat. If the chain is too long, it might be caught under the flapper and if it's too short, it won't allow the flapper to seat.
Alter the chain until it suspends straight down from the lever of the handle. Leave about one-half inch of loose chain.
Adjust any slack in the tank's chain. Fasten the chain through another hole in the handle or use needle nose pliers to eliminate extra links. Replace broken chains with new ones. Broken chains should be exchanged for new ones.
Replace the tank cover.
Visit your local hardware store if your lift chain needs to be replaced. Bring the old chain with you to be sure you get the correct replacement part.
Some toilet tanks have guide wires instead of lift chains. Surplus chain can be removed or left hanging.


You’re Bound By that Email! A Massachusetts Superior Court has found that a party’s acceptance by email of another party’s offer resulted in a binding contract. The decision was in the context of enforcement of a mechanic’s lien. The Massachusetts statutory procedure for enforcement of a mechanic’s lien requires a “written contract.”
The Court ruled, [t]he parties entered into a ‘written contract’ within the meaning of the mechanic’s lien statute when [plaintiff] Clean Properties sent [defendant Carol] Riselli a proposed contract to undertake environmental cleanup work on an emergency basis, and Riselli responded by email indicating that she agreed with and accepted the proposed contract terms. Nothing in the mechanic’s lien statute requires a physical signature by Riselli on a piece of paper rather than an acceptance of written contract terms by an electronic signature that is conveyed by email.” The plaintiff specifically asked for a return email accepting the terms of the proposed contract, and the defendant indeed did that, including an email signature block.
The Court cited to Massachusetts statute, the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, under which it is clear that a contract is formed when someone accepts a written offer by email. See G.L.c. 110G, §7(b) (“A contract may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because an electronic record was used in its formation.”). The Court reasoned that the parties’ course of dealing demonstrated that they fully accepted dealing by electronic means and that defendant intended that her email acceptance have the effect of signing the written contract.
The case is Clean Properties, Inc. v. Riselli (Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly No. 12-075-14) (Salinger, J.) (Middlesex Superior Court) (Docket No. MICV2014-04742) (June 18, 2014)


The chaps at BGR have received a leaked AT&T memo, which states the company will be offering refurbished iPhones for the lowly price of US$199 (4GB) and US$249 (8GB.) The refurbished iPhones will be made available with new contracts only, and are bound to sell as quickly as heavily discounted iPhones. Jump for the AT&T memo.
AU: I guess this could be good news for Australians looking for a cheap iPhone deal on ebay?
March 1, 2008
Refurbished iPhones at COR Stores. For a limited time, select COR stores in the New England Market will offer refurbished iPhones (both 4GB and 8GB) for a special price. These devices are good as new and give customers the opportunity to experience the revolutionary iPhone with big savings. New activations only, upgrades with Manager approval. Refurbished iPhones will only be available to purchase in select COR stores across the Northeast Region and will be available while supplies last. Please reach out to customers that have recently purchased an iPhone to see if they are interested in activating an additional iPhone at a discounted equipment cost. Please note no in-store sales materials should be created. This is to be sold as a closing tool only. Product is available while supplies last from initial shipment. Failure to follow this communication will result in a Code of Business Conduct violation
If you manage to get your hands on one, drop us a shout below to let us know the condition your new-to-you handset is in. Also; 4GB, anyone? [BGR]


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Model: Sid Pro
Key Features: Premium suede upper, leather lining and insole, vulcanized waffle outsole, custom heel label, logo embroidery on the tongue.
Release Date: October 4 at Supreme NY, Brooklyn, LA, London, Paris, and online. October 6 at Supreme Japan.
Editor’s Notes: Supreme and Vans are back together again for a new sneaker collaboration, this time taking on the Sid Pro. Originally produced stateside in 1995, the Sid was an all-suede casual shoe.
Here we see the low-tops dressed in premium suede, then featuring leather lining. Optioned in four colorways, the Sid Pro welcomes a custom heel label as well as logo embroidery on the tongue.
You can look forward to the Supreme x Vans Sid Pro launching in-store at Supreme NY, Brooklyn, LA, London, Paris, and online October 4, followed by availability in Japan on October 6.
Now here is a full history of Supreme x Vans collaborations.
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3 Unit Home, Two 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Suites, One Studio Suite, Roof Top Pool
About Nelinda Vanzella-Gustafson
The owners of this house are Keltie and Maurice Vanzella and their daughter and son-in-law, Chris and Nelinda Gustafson. We live in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Nelinda Vanzella-Gustafson purchased this Condo in 1995
Why Nelinda Vanzella-Gustafson chose Isla Mujeres
Well, this house was made with love, sweat and tears at times! We have built this home ourselves with the help of an amazing crew of workers. It’s taken two years but we have finally finished and excited to invite guests to enjoy this house as much as we do. We bought this land in the mid-1990s and hoped to the always build a house that was big enough for the family to come and stay all together as well as rent it while we aren’t here so that others can have a chance to enjoy it as much as we do. We started coming to this island as a family and fell in love with it right away. The ferry ride over with the warm breeze and the light splashes gives us that warm and cozy feeling as if we are arriving at our second home. The island was appealing to us not only for its beauty but the fact that it is safe and we could just let the kids play and enjoy our holiday without a worry. Everyone here is friendly and welcoming and it’s easy to just settle in once you arrive and start enjoying your holiday right away. The other reason we love this island is the food! There are all different types of cuisine here and so many amazing restaurants to choose from.
What makes this Condo unique
As we often say, “this view never gets old”. Whether you sit on the patio to watch the sun rise, enjoy it in the afternoon when you might see a pod of dolphins swim by or in the evening when the sun is setting, you will never be disappointed. This is why we decided when planning the design of this house, that there MUST BE a rooftop patio and pool area for all the guests to enjoy. On the days you don’t feel like making your own coffee and breakfast there is a very popular place just a block away, The Mango Café. We have a large grocery store that is walking distance from our house which will have everything you need including a liquor section, bakery, deli, beach accessories and lots of import food for the days that you are craving something from home. A quick cab ride from the famous Playa Norte. Featured in numerous reviews as being one of the top 10 beaches in the world!
100% refund for cancellations more than 60 days before check-in date.
Sweet spot away from crowd
We truly loved our short stay at Casa Perla. We really loved the roof deck and spent our mornings out there watching the sun rise with coffee and breakfast. fun to walk around the neighborhood and explore the non-touristy side of the island. Only 4 stars and not 5 since the bed was way to soft for me and I didn't sleep well.
Very nice and clean room in a good location.
Nice to be near good restaurants and away from the hubbub of Playa Norte, but it was minutes away when I wanted it.
Amazing spot on isla mujeres
We had a great time here everything you need is all at this condo. The location was perfect the view was unforgettable. We could not say enough good things about this place. We however will not be returning only becouse the house across the street has 8 dogs who bark all night long and peed on our cart every night. The condo was amazing otherwise thank you for a beautiful vacation.
Oh no, I am sorry to hear that the neighbour's dogs bothered you. He is a dog lover, very friendly dogs that he usually keeps in his yard and takes them in the house at night. Thank you for letting us know, we will definitely speak to him about this.
Such a clean, beautiful place. Amazing rooftop. Monica, the house manager, was very helpful and took great care of us. Highly recommend renting a golf cart. Also small restaurant around the corner has the best fish tacos on the island! Will recommend to all!
Very nice property in a neighborhood but close to restaurants and grocery store.
Outdoor areas are spectacular but this rental is very small and the bed is a full not a queen as described. We also were never able to get wifi our whole trip. This was frustrating but several restaurants had it so we made due.
We're sorry to hear that the wifi wasn't working. We will have our manager look at it, however, we have had guests stay since your check out and they haven't had a problem.
The bed is, in fact, a queen size bed. It is a Sealy posturepedic mattress that we bought at Costco. We buy and take our sheets from Canada so we are sure it is queen size.
We are sorry you found the suite small, it is a studio so they are smaller than our two bedrooms but we didn't use a wide angle lens so we feel our pictures show an accurate layout.
Very accomadating and beautiful view of the Carribean.
Casa Perla was very beautiful and accommodating. A beautiful view of the Carribean. The bed was soft which was a plus. We were able to walk everywhere we went. The maid was wonderful and did a great job. The kitchen was very handy as we like to take advantage of the fresh fruits, vegetables, and seafood. The Catholic Church was right down the block. Restaurants in area with great food. And the island people are the best.
Casa Perla is located on a dead-end street off of the busy main road. We are walking distance from a large grocery store, pharmacy, great restaurants and a quick ride to the famous Playa Norte.


At first glance, knitting looks complicated. However, it only takes learning a few basic stitches to be able to create beautiful and useful projects such as scarves and hats. Whether seniors enjoy knitting every day or just when the urge strikes, they can enjoy these six benefits of working with needles and yarn.
1. Gain a Sense of Purpose
Seniors sometimes feel as though they no longer have anything to contribute to the community. However, knitting projects can turn into great charitable contributions. From knitting hats for newborns to creating blankets to distribute to people displaced by natural disasters, seniors can turn this hobby into a fun way to give to others.
Studies have proven a relationship between having a purpose in life and experiencing lower rates of physical disability and other health conditions. Seniors can face a variety of challenges as they age, many of which can be mitigated with the help of professional in-home caregivers who provide high-quality home care. Galt Ocean Mile families trust in Home Care Assistance to help their elderly loved ones age in place safely and comfortably.
2. Increase Motor Control
There are many health conditions that interfere with a senior’s motor control, such as Parkinson’s disease. Learning to knit helps seniors develop the muscle memory they need to maintain a steady hand. Working the hand muscles helps seniors retain the control they need to do other tasks such as chopping vegetables.
3. Boost Heart Health
Stress during the senior years can cause damage to the heart. This is because an increased heart rate and high blood pressure contribute to cardiovascular disease. The relaxation induced while knitting lowers blood pressure and increases circulation.
4. Spark New Friendships
After retirement, seniors sometimes have difficulty making connections with new people. Knitting instantly gives seniors something to talk about, and there are even knitting groups seniors can join in many communities. Having a love for handiwork as a common ground allows seniors to reach out to new friends with confidence.
If your aging loved one requires assistance with day-to-day activities and you want to make his or her knitting experience enjoyable, consider hiring a professional caregiver. Some seniors only require help with a few daily tasks so they can maintain their independence. However, those living with serious illnesses may need more extensive assistance. Luckily, there is professional live-in care Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, seniors can rely on. Home can be a safer and more comfortable place for your loved one to live with the help of an expertly trained and dedicated live-in caregiver.
5. Enhance Memory and Reasoning
Knitting patterns tend to involve a lot of repetition that allows seniors to eventually memorize a portion of the project. As they work row by row, they can enhance the neural connections in the brain that are responsible for retaining memories. It is also common for seniors to occasionally hit a snag in a project such as a dropped stitch. When this happens, problem-solving skills kick in, increasing the ability to use reason.
6. Enjoy a Portable Way to Relax
Medical appointments and other stressful events are frequently on a senior’s agenda. These types of situations also involve a great deal of waiting around. Knitting projects slip easily into a caregiver’s tote bag, and most projects can be put down and picked back up again whenever a senior feels the urge to knit. This makes it the perfect hobby to bring along anytime seniors know they have time to pass and a need to stay relaxed.
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In the dark hour, I always come back to tending to my feminine body. That is my pilgrimage place of returning home. Home to my Inner Woman™. Home to that which is timeless. Home to the knowing that I am already home, already whole.
While currently being in the throws of many (exciting) changes in my life, I’ve been feeling the dark hour wrapping around me in the moments when I’ve felt overwhelmed or vulnerable while digesting all that is happening.
In those moments I find my way back home by leaning into my feminine body. A hand on my belly while closing my eyes, a deepened breath fully experienced, lying down on my yoga mat for a moment or awakening my senses, reminds me I am held here.
There are times for all of us, when life takes us to our knees and coax us into a dark hour of learning. Whether it is simply a moment of overwhelm, a tough day, premenstrual-wisdom, or a life-changing experience that will later feel like an initiation. We all meet the dark hour from time to time. Sometimes in moments, sometimes wrapped around us for days (or longer) at a time.
The dark hour is often filled with longing for something else, with feelings of not being where you should be or even not being who you should be. It sometimes has us believing that everything we need is out there.
All you need is you: When arriving with senses awake in your feminine body, breathing into what you are feeling, you start expanding your capacity to nurture all sides of your (sacred) humanness. You rebuild trust in yourself and nurture the inner freedom you were born with as you remember, I am my home. I am my pilgrimage place, I am held here. You activate and create the fertile soil for Awakening your Inner Woman™
Your feminine body is your gateway: You don’t have to trek a thousand miles or change your whole life to find the woman you are longing to be. You only have to be willing to lean into your feminine body, to be willing to feel the wild landscape you inhabit right now and welcome all the ways your Inner Woman™ shows up.
Your soul-filled body is always there to hold you, your Inner Woman™ always awakened by your sheer willingness to simply be with all of you, from overwhelm to ecstatic joy.


Lucky, a docile pit bull mix, took a tour of the new pet adoption center in Old City and seemed most fascinated by the windows - more precisely, by what was on the other side.
People. Cars. Dogs on leashes. Life, basically.
And the people strolling by the storefront at Second and Arch Streets couldn't help but stop and check out the cute doggie in the window.
That's the idea.
Next month, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) will open what it hopes will be the first of several "boutique" sites around the city designed to encourage pet adoptions.
As people peered through one of the large windows on Arch at Lucky and his wagging tail, PAWS chief executive officer Tara Derby could barely contain her excitement.
"This is why the adoption center is very cool," she said.
PAWS is the fund-raising and outreach arm of the Philadelphia Animal Care and Control Association, which is contracted by the city to cage and euthanize stray and unwanted animals.
The association has been successful in boosting the number of adoptions in the last few years. In 2004, it recorded 3,433. So far this year: 7,475 through November.
Though the number of animals that have been euthanized has dropped accordingly, the figure remains substantial. In the first nine months of 2007, the shelter put 8,640 cats and dogs to sleep.
The shelter, in a dreary industrial stretch of Feltonville, is a depressing place for people and animals alike.
"It's not a place of optimism," Derby said.
The satellite center at Second and Arch - which feels like a small shop and is tentatively set to open Jan. 17 - will be bright and inviting, "a place where people will want to come," she said.
PAWS will continue to do weekend adoption events at places such as pet-supplies stores.
The Old City center will have the capacity for four dogs and 35 cats. A video surveillance system will "dissuade those who don't want to be nice citizens to the building and those in the building," Derby said.
The rented space cost more than $30,000 to renovate, and would have cost much more if not for a lot of donations and discounts - and $200,000 a year to operate, said Melissa Levy, director of development for PAWS. All the funds come from private contributions.
The center will be open seven days a week, probably from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Derby said.
Cuddly little dogs that usually get adopted quickly will remain at the main shelter, so the adoption center can show off bigger dogs like Lucky that often are put to sleep because no one will take them.
"What we envision," Derby said, is an adoption center "where not 10, not hundreds, but thousands of animals leave every year from this site and go into forever-loving homes."
To see video of the new pet adoption center in Old City:


Last Chance to Vote for Innovation
Accessible by: anyone
The deadline for online voting in the 2019 ISSA Innovation Award Program is rapidly approaching. Participants only have until this Friday, November 15, to cast their ballots for the ISSA Innovation Category awards.
Now in its 10th year, the annual ISSA Innovation Award Program recognizes the cleaning industry’s most revolutionary products and services as voted on by cleaning-industry professionals. Entries are organized into five categories: Cleaning Agents, Dispensers, Equipment, Services and Technology, and Supplies and Accessories. Each entry is competing for top honors in its own category and, ultimately, the 2019 ISSA Innovation of the Year Award, to be named this November in Las Vegas at ISSA Show North America 2019.
In addition to helping choose the cleaning industry’s most innovative products, you also have the chance to help yourself. All eligible participants in the awards program voting are automatically entered to be the winner of an all-access pass to attend ISSA North America 2019 and a US$500 Visa gift card. While you may vote for multiple entries in the program, you will only be entered one time in the drawing.
So, don’t miss out, just follow these four simple steps to cast your vote:
- Log into your issa.com account
- Create a free issa.com account if you do not already have one
- Click on the products that interest you most at com/vote
- Vote for your favorites.
Experience Innovation in Person
All entries in the Innovation Award Program will be on display in the ISSA Innovation Showcase, Booth 101, November 19–21, during ISSA Show North America 2019 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Many of the entrants will demonstrate their products in the new ISSA Innovation Center, Booth 401. A list of demonstration times is available here.
The five winners of the category awards will be announced at the ISSA Lunch and Learn, November 18, 2019. The prestigious 2019 ISSA Innovation of the Year Award will be presented during the ISSA Innovation Award Ceremony, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, in the ISSA Innovation Showcase, Booth 101.


STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – One man died after an explosion outside an underground station in Stockholm yesterday, police said, adding they did not believe the incident was terrorism-related. The man sustained fatal injuries after he picked up an object, a police spokesman said. Newspaper Aftonbladet said it was thought to have been a hand grenade. Police declined to confirm that report. “There is obviously something that has exploded strongly … But we will have to wait for the technical investigation,” the spokesman said, adding a murder investigation had been launched.
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CLACKAMAS COUNTY, OR (KPTV) – The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office said a 23-year-old man who was reported missing has been found.
The sheriff's office said Luis Parra-Ramirez went missing from his parents’ home on Mather Road in Clackamas around 12 a.m. Nov. 6.
Parra-Ramirez needed medication and had been without it for several days, the sheriff’s office said.
On Friday at around 10:30 a.m., the sheriff's office said Parra-Ramirez had been found.
No other details were released.
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Digital Signage software enables us to manage the own content digitally to the target audience. The software is the medium which makes a bridge between the multiple locations to communicate and exchange the message as per the pre-define needs. This medium enables us to publish the message very fast anytime and anywhere in the globe.
The internet is the basic requirement to perform this activity Retail and it’s very cost effective solutions and makes the organization generate ROI. Nowadays the everyone is looking for the software which makes the organization and corporate to work in the pace environment to popularize the advantage of the product and increase reach in the mass population, By using this software company have flexible to change their message any time anywhere with a fraction of time.
Hence we can say Digital signage android media player & signage software is playing a vital role in making the world digitally. This content management software is very user friendly and makes the user edit, modify, remove and insert the content very easily. This customize software made based on the current requirement which normally organization is facing difficulties to upload the content in multiple locations. It does not only save the time it’s also save the operation cost as well which is very futuristic approach and one time investments. This software is useful for lot of verticals like Railways, Malls, Retails, QSR, Airports, Hospitals, and Shops etc.
Types of Digital Signage’s-
- Cloud Signage’s- Android and Linux- Cloud-based Server controlling boxes over the internet. – Ideal for Multi-location installation.
- On Premise Signage’s– Signage Server installed over premise- for ex malls, banking via MPLS, Community centres.
- Enterprise Signage (LAN/Wi-Fi) – Digital Signage application with no server- All the applications are inside Media player. The limitation here is you have to schedule each box separately. It’s Ideal for Clubs, Bars, Hotel Lobby’s, restaurants, School who have typically 1-2 Signage boxes.
- Template Bases Signage’s– Digital Signage application with predestined templates- All the applications are inside Digital Signage Media player and the user only edits text and Images. The limitation here is you have to schedule each box separately and templates are designed. But it’s very easy to use and save a lot of times and templates designed by Designer are very attractive as your see in KFC and McDonalds.
- Department/Corporate Signage – Local Server Based- Ideal for enterprise where the playlist is scheduled and managed by different departments. It allows full screen- Landscape and portrait. It allows no scheduling. It manages a single active playlist.
- 2K Linux Signage– Plug and play signage which plays a wide range of video and image formats in Loop in Portrait and landscape mode by only plugging USB or SD card. The Smart TVs are not able to do portrait and show play Bar- It supports simultaneous HDMI and CVBS output- 2 screens can be run and can work 7 days a week. Ideal for shops, chemist, showrooms etc.
- BMTC Bus Arrival Signage– As suggested we are working on Bus Arrival- ETA signage with ADs- which is custom signage project which shows data constantly from an API and continuously fetches them plots them for showing information. Ideal for Forex, Bullions, Application Handling departments. Govt offices, Bus systems.
- Sensor Based Signage’s– Pressure, Proximity, and Motion-based Signage Solutions- Retail, VM Display.
- USB – Signage – USB Plug – Sync and Signage solutions -ideal for small chains and stand alone.
- Android TV Signage- Pro Sign live for PHILIPS TV.
Meeting Room Signage
- Meeting Room Signage – For Clubs/Hotels/ Offices/Hospitals
- Meeting Room- Manager- Integrated with Email server/ Meeting room booking for offices
- Restaurant Menu App – with POS and Without POS.
- Guest App – With CMS.
- Efficiency Apps- For Hotels/Malls.
Kiosk Solutions /Interactive Touch Screens
- Kiosk Solutions- Product Catalogue- Retail Brands, Jewellery, Furniture- Android.
- Kiosk Solutions- Information Kiosk
- Way-finding Kiosk- Malls Info, Directory, Way Finding, Video Wayfinding.
- Government Signage’s


With the new year kicking off, many marketing teams are busy creating new goals for the year ahead. While a number of the decisions being made will be based on internal business metrics, we think it’s important to also consider how potential industry trends might impact your overall business and marketing goals, specifically those trends around email marketing efforts.
We believe2019 will see changes around privacy, personalization, customer experience, and program management. Let’s take a quick look at the driving factors around each of these categories.
Email Marketing: Privacy and Permissioning
Even as more rigorous regulations were rolling into action, consumers experienced an onslaught of privacy exposures as companies like Facebook, T-Mobile, and Marriott found themselves faced with data breach issues.
We expect that we’ll be seeing significant changes in consumer privacy and permissioning this year. A new federal data protection agency focusing on how businesses collect and use consumer data is expected to be formed – all part of a grassroots effort being championed by several American corporate giants. This new organization and the regulations they are successful in implementing are expected to be game changers.
In an effort to become more proactive, we expect to see companies strengthening their own internal consumer privacy and data security practices.
Email Marketing: Personalization and Enhanced User Experience
While there is a huge push for stronger consumer protection, there is also going to be a huge push for personalization. Users are becoming savvier and now expect to have truly personalized experiences with brands. As consumers become more willing to share information, their expectations of personalization have increased dramatically.
From personalized offers and emails to incorporating AI (artificial intelligence) to create customized experiences based on consumer behavior, brands are likely to push for more ways to create a ‘one-of-a-kind’ experience for their users — and consumers are expecting more!
With more data at their fingertips, consumers now have a higher expectation about what their customer experiences should be. In fact, according to a 2017 survey by YouGov, 47 percent of consumers surveyed have higher expectations about their customer experience as a direct result of them sharing personal information with their favorite brands. And, not surprisingly, the younger the respondent, the higher the expectations.
Personalization will also be impacting the ESPs (email service providers) and how they filter and deliver emails to consumers. In order to ensure consistently high inbox deliverability rates, brands will be creating more relevant, highly compelling personalized opportunities for users.
Not only will these emails be more likely to land in the consumer’s inbox, but this type of focus also increases the likelihood of the user opting to engage with the emails. While each ESP operates under their own processes and procedures, more and more of them are consolidating, merging databases, consumer information, and internal security and privacy practices. As mergers continue, the email provider landscape will continue to dwindle. In fact, it is expected that the top ten ESPs will serve more than two-thirds of the overall market by the end of 2019.
With these major changes looming, brands are likely to be more focused than ever to maximize their inbox deliverability rates and work hard to create more personalize consumers experiences in an effort to appease both ESPs and the more demanding, savvy consumer.
Email Marketing: Program Management
Along the lines of personalization, brands will be putting more effort towards program management in the coming year. This type of focus will pull users away from traditional ’email and wait for general customer support to respond’ practices to streamlined, instant access to dedicated customer advocates.
Be it chat, instant messenger, email or phone, brands that create program management processes that put consumer needs first and provide more personalized, catered experiences will become standout winners in the coming year.


ALL MANIFA TRAVEL CO., LTD TOUR BOOKING AND PAYMENT AGREEMENT :
- All bookings and reservations must be paid in full prior to receiving confirmation and prior to event starting
- All tour packages prices are listed in American Dollars $ USD
- All online payments will be processed by “wetravel” via “Stripe, Inc” and all same “Terms and Conditions” and the “Services Agreement” apply. (https://www.wetravel.com/terms) (https://stripe.com/us/ssa)
- Once your payment has been processed you are automatically agreeing to all the above listed
- All standard credit card and processing fees apply. credit card fees at 3.9% +$0.30 per transaction
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICIES :
- Manifa Travel Co., Ltd will not be held responsible for changes to tour schedule and reserve all rights to amend details and cancel any tour packages at the last minute subject to necessity and due to any unforeseeable reasons. EG extreme weather conditions, road blockage, ceremonies.
- If Manifa Travel Co., Ltd do CANCEL a tour due to such circumstances, you will receive a FULL REFUND OR THE TOUR PACKAGE DATE WITH BE RESCHEDULED.
- A FULL REFUND will be issued if notice to cancel booking is received up to 8 days before the start date of tour.
- NO REFUND WILL BE ISSUED (1) If you give notice to cancel your booking less than 7 days before the tour start date. (2) If you do not show up at the designated pick up spot at the scheduled time for your tour without notifying Manifa Head Office
- DATE CHANGE (1) if you have missed your pick up you will be responsible for informing Manifa Head Office and you will be obligated to pay for your own transport to make your own way to join the rest of the shared tour group for the remaining tour activities of the day. (2) if you cancelled your tour at the last minute by informing Manifa Travel Head Office you will be able to reschedule your tour for another date
- FOR ALL PRIVATE TOURS (1) a full refund will be issues if the cancellations is with one month of tour start date (2) if tour is cancelled 3 weeks before tour start date a 25% cancellation fee will be deducted from your refund amount (3) cancellations made 2 weeks before tour start date a 50% cancellation fee will be deducted from your refund amount (4) no refund will be given for cancellations under one week
- Manifa Travel guarantees that all its buses and cars owned by Manifa Travel are insured as commercial passenger vehicle. Insurance coverage does not apply after the passengers have exited the vehicle.
- A private travel insurance is compulsory for all people traveling with Manifa Travel.
- The participants must be aware that during the course of the trip certain risks and dangers may occur, including but not limited to hazards of traveling on a mountain bicycle, kayak, hiking, or driving in a motor vehicle or boat, snakes, insects and other wildlife and proximity of elephants. It may also involve an accident or illness in remote places without appropriate facilities, or be caused by the forces of nature. The client agrees to assume all risks associated with the trip and agrees that no liability will be attached to the company or its outfitter, employees or agent, or to any member of the tour group. Manifa Travel accepts no liability in respect of death, personal injury, illness or delay of the passenger, or for any loss or damage to the property of the participant during the course of the trip, however caused.
- When booking on Manifa Travel tour, the client understands that Manifa Travel runs adventure and outdoor tours in Laos where the standards of accommodation, transport, safety, hygiene, level of infrastructure development and medical facilities, and telecommunication services are not necessarily the same as one may be used to at home, or one would find on a conventional holiday. This type of holiday inherently involves a higher level of personal risk than a ‘conventional holiday’.
- Manifa Travel, the Government of Laos and the Lao National Tourism Administration cannot accept any responsibility for accidents, injuries, death, or loss of personnel effects. The client understands that during the course of the tour certain events may occur, including, but not limited to, accident or illness in remote places without medical facilities, political instability and the forces of nature. The client agrees to assume all risks associated with the journey to the maximum extent permitted by law.
- Each client acknowledges that travel on Manifa Travel tour requires a degree of flexibility, and understands that the itinerary, accommodation and modes of transport are subject to change without prior notice due to local circumstances. Should Manifa Travel deem it advisable to amend an itinerary for any reason, it may do so by shortening, varying or re-routing any trip. These changes are binding and additional expenses will be charged to the client, if the reason for any alteration is outside control from Manifa Travel.
- While traveling with Manifa Travel, the client agrees to accept the authority of the leader or local operator at all time. He/she is aware that travel within a group may involve compromise to accommodate the diverse desires and physical abilities of group members. The client understands that Manifa Travel reserves the right to decline the participation of any person as a member of the group at any time.
- The client acknowledges that Manifa Travel contracts a network of companies, government agencies and individuals throughout the country to assist in the running of its tours. To the best of Manifa Travel knowledge, these third parties are qualified to perform the duties they are contracted to perform. However, Manifa Travel will not be held liable for any injury, damage, loss, delay or irregularity that may occur due to the behavior of these third parties.
- Manifa Travel Group will not accept responsibility or liability for any traveler who contravenes any law or regulation of Lao P. D. R.


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Bebe Moore Campbell was a leading African American journalist, novelist, and a national spokesperson for individuals and families affected by mental illness. Campbell was also one of the founding members of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Urban Los Angeles Chapter. After her death in 2006, friends, family, and advocates who where inspired by the her work and passion led the charge to create an official minority mental health awareness month. In May 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives proclaimed July as "Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month."
Mental health is not a respecter of race, gender, class, culture, ethnicity or sexual orientation. According to research done by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in five adults in the U.S. will experience mental illness. This does not include teens, whose rates of mental health challenges mirror those of adults. Although mental illness is extraordinarily prevalent for children and adults, not even 50% of those suffering from mental illness seek treatment. The percentages of those seeking treatment decreases in minority communities for various reasons which include but are not limited to:
Limited access to treatment
Poorer quality of care
Higher levels of stigma
Less likely to receive treatment
These disparities in mental health care often times prevent people from getting the care and treatment that they need. Raising awareness can help to create a more efficient and healthy communities where those who need help receive it. During the month of July, NAMI Urban Los Angeles will be hosting the following event in of honor Bebe Moore Campbell and National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.
If you or someone you know is in need of mental health services, here are a few resources that can help get you on the road to recovery:
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH)
The largest county-operated mental health department in the United States whose mission is to enrich lives through partnership to strengthen the community’s capacity to support recovery and resiliency.
Mental Health Yes!
A platform used to raise mental health awareness, eradicate stigma, provide resources, and promote hope, wellness, & recovery. There are over 100 resources listed on their "Resources" page!
Crisis Text Line
Text HELLO to 741741
A free, confidential, 24/7 support line for those in crisis in the U.S. Within minutes, a live trained crisis counselor will answer your text. It’s been instrumental in helping millions of people especially teens.
Black Girls Smile Inc.
A nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging positive mental health education, resources, and support geared toward young African American females.
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Aerobic bacteria could produce the greenhouse gas methane in the surface waters of the world’s oceans, suggests a study published online this week in Nature Geoscience. The research indicates that marine methane production may increase in response to climate change, releasing more methane into the atmosphere in a positive feedback loop.
David Karl and colleagues measured methane production in seawater samples collected off the coast of Hawaii. They found that marine bacteria break down a phosphate-containing compound in oxygenated seawater, producing methane as a by-product. They found that methane production was greatest in phosphate-depleted waters.
The upper oceans are known to be rich in methane, relative to the atmosphere, but the precise source of this methane has perplexed researchers. Production of the gas was previously thought to be limited to oxygen-free environments unlike the sea surface.


Even from the title, you know you’re getting into something unusual. Wendy Videlock’s The Dark Gnu and Other Poems is a farcical combination of rules and shenanigans, truths and nonsense, stories and impossibilities. These contrasts bounce against each other in the language and poems, and we are given an unexpected experience in contemporary poetry. Videlock acknowledges influences from Mother Goose, Strega Nona, and Mnemosyne, so perhaps we should expect something for children, but these poems, although delightful in that way, are not for children alone. We find blue truths for our adult selves, too.
Videlock is also the illustrator of this collection, just as Shel Silverstein and Tomie dePaola illustrated their own collections of “children’s” poetry. This may be a clever disguise for work that clearly vacillates between experience and imagination. Her dreamy watercolor illustrations are this same combination of chance as when a subject meets an unpredictable medium. From “Said the Witch of Slain Valley” we are given impossible images in measured language:
They wanted to borrow my cane and my hoof
and hobble the albino fields
where cauliflower and asparagus bloom,
there, in the upstairs room.
Then, in the next poem, “To the Woman in the Garden,” with nothing supernatural, we are shown the irony of not appreciating whatever gardens we find ourselves in:
You did not notice the roses, the stones, or even
the toad, the child,
the sapling, the totem
pole, the crow, the dusk,
or the hummingbird,
the mantis, the dove,
or the hushed word
but spoke instead,
but spoke at length
of the horrible
The poems are primarily metrical and rhymed, which lend themselves to humor, fantasy, and children’s themes. However, this also allows the serious poems a place to resonate within the context of fantasy. “Some People” and “Sometimes” are like that. In “Sometimes” she says, “My heart is a thing that comes unhinged, / and I can be blind as a bat.” These are metaphors for serious human qualities that we all possess, organized within a rhymed structure and within playful language.
Videlock has the potential to nail things down as much as to open them up through gifted metaphors and outright fantasy. She also gives us the key to understanding the scope of the book in “As You Would a Peach”:
In this poem
things are held loosely
as you would a peach.
There is no crate.
There are no feet.
The book’s title poem, however ingenious, does not deliver the significance of its adjective or its purpose for naming the collection. Is it supposed to remind us of Mother Goose? That is the trick of titles; they must fulfill many roles at once. The more elusive they are, the more they need to resonate when given the chance. The rest of this collection, however, overcomes this small shortfall.


The Hawaii Government employee who mistakenly sent an alert warning of a ballistic missile attack earlier this month is refusing to co-operate with federal and state investigators.
The head of the Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Lisa Fowlkes, told a US Senate hearing the FCC was pleased with the co-operation it's received so far from Hawaii Emergency Management Agency leadership.
But on Thursday, Fowlkes said the commission was disappointed that the agency employee who transmitted the false alert was refusing to co-operate.
"We hope that person will reconsider," she told US Senate commerce committee members.
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency spokesman Richard Rapoza said his agency had encouraged all employees to co-operate with all investigations. But he said the employee had also refused to co-operate with the agency's internal investigations.
Rapoza said he couldn't speak to why the employee wasn't co-operating with federal investigators.
"With regard to our internal investigations, he has taken the position that he provided a written statement shortly after the incident, and doesn't need to speak to investigators because he has nothing to add," Mr Rapoza said in an email.
The agency has not identified the employee. He continues to work at the agency though has been reassigned to a section where he doesn't have access to the warning system.
FCC spokeswoman Tina Pelkey, when asked what reason the employee had given for not co-operating with its probe, said the commission had no further comment.
The alert sent to mobile phone, TV and radio stations in Hawaii on January 13 caused widespread panic and confusion. The problem was compounded by the lengthy amount of time — 38 minutes — it took the emergency management agency to send a corrected alert.
After the incident, the agency began requiring two people to sign off on the transmission of tests and alerts.
It drafted a correction that it will be able to send immediately if someone accidentally sends a missile alert in the future.
US Senator Brian Schatz, a Democrat from Hawaii, told the committee he was introducing legislation that would make it clear the authority to issue missile alerts rested with the US defence department and homeland security, not with state and local governments.
"It is increasingly clear to me that if we get all 50 states and all the territories and 3007 counties across the country participating in this program, the likelihood of another mistaken missile alert as a result of human or bureaucratic error is not zero," Mr Schatz said.


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Pierce College’s professional/technical degrees provide students with technical and related skills needed for successful employment. These degrees emphasize practical, work-related skills that translate to effectiveness and expertise in the workplace.
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
To keep up — and stay ahead — in the ever-changing workplace, education and skills training is a lifelong pursuit. Get the skills to go further in your career with a bachelor's degree from Pierce College. An applied bachelor's degree builds on the education and training from a two-year technical associate degree.
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Students who complete the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in one of Pierce College’s specific professional/technical programs will receive a degree titled with that program specialty. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 90-quarter credits or their equivalent, including all specific requirements of an approved professional/technical program. The purpose of these degrees are to provide immediate employment.
Associate of Applied Science — Transfer (AAS-T)
Built upon the technical courses required for job preparation, but also includes a college-level general education component, common in structure for all such degrees and is intended for the dual purpose of immediate employment and as preparation for the junior year at 4-year institutions in which Pierce College has agreements for a bachelor of applied science (BAS) degree. In preparation for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, check with your advisor to see which components of these degrees are generally accepted.
Associate in Technology — General
A graduate of any approved occupational/vocational program from an accredited college, military school, vocational/technical institute, technical college, licensed private college, vocational school, industry, apprentice-based training or university may apply up to 65-quarter credits toward the Associate in Technology – General degree. The remainder of the student’s program shall include a minimum of 18 credits of related instruction. A minimum of three credits is required in each of the following areas: communications, computation and human relations. All related instruction courses must be numbered 100 or above. 90-quarter credits are required.
Certificate programs emphasize basic, practical skills needed for entry-level employment. Often, in a short period these certificates prepare a student with beginning job skills or providing knowledge and skills needed for advancement in a specific professional/technical area.
- Students must successfully complete a minimum of 90-quarter credits or their equivalent, exclusive of physical education activity courses, including all specific requirements of an approved professional/technical program.
- A minimum college cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher is required.
- Earn the lesser of (at least) 20 college-level credits or 25% of the credits applicable to the degree or certificate at Pierce College.
- A minimum of 18 credits in related instruction is required.
Related Instruction (18 credits minimum)
The following list is courses satisfying the Related Instruction components of professional/technical programs.
Related Instruction Suggested Course List
- Communications * — Any AA-DTA Communication Skill course; or BTECA 115, BTECA 116
- Computation * — Any AA-DTA Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Skills course; or BTECA 117
- Human Relations * — BUS 240, MNGT 130, PSYC& 100, PSYC 201, PSYC 210, SOC& 101, SOC 211
* Minimum of three credits


Join Texas Tribune Editor Emily Ramshaw for coffee and a discussion with Reps. Donna Howard and Sarah Davis on the state of family planning and women's health policy in Texas. RSVP by Monday, Jan. 21 7:30am. Free.
Is the creek you love filled with beer cans and six-pack rings? All you have to do is gather some friends to clean it up, and Keep Austin Beautiful and Watershed Protection and Development Review will give you all the guidance and materials you need. Free.
Victim Services Unit is seeking volunteers who are over 21 and have a reliable car and cell phone to work four four-hour shifts per month for a year. The next training session begins March 18. See website for complete details.


I never knew what it would be like to ride in a helicopter, and to be honest, I never thought I would ever really find out. A scenic helicopter ride has most likely been mentioned before but quickly buzzed in and out of my eardrums before having time to register as a possibility. Perhaps it’s the budget traveler in me.
Thanks to Gold Coast Tourism, however, I finally was given the opportunity to take one for a spin over the very scenic Gold Coast. Better than the views was the company, Gold Coast Helitours, that was both jovial and hilarious (just wait until you watch their pre-boarding video).
About My Ride
Gold Coast Helitours, located down at Marina Mirage, whisked my boyfriend and I away on a 15 minute journey over the Gold Coast. We went up towards SeaWorld, back towards the hinterland and out over the beaches and the ocean. It provided the best possible perspective of the deceptively wet area, as well as the overwhelming natural beauty of the landscape.
>> Read about how to get the best views of the Gold Coast
We popped on headsets with microphones so we could hear the pilot and we could talk to each other (without them would have been very loud!). And then we took off! Can I just say now that helicopters are very weird machines… and small. There is no steady feeling like you would get in an airplane; instead you feel a little wobbly if that makes sense. We even had a little bit of the sea-leg syndrome when we got back to land.
You might be thinking that 15 minutes is not a very long ride, but once you get up there, you really feel as though that amount of time lets you take it all in. There are, in fact, 5 or 10 minute rides, or even flights that transport you from the Gold Coast to the Brisbane Airport — if you need that sort of service.
More Than Scenic Tours
Gold Coast Helitours has combined a helicopter ride with the ever-popular tandem skydive! The Gold Coast is one of the top places in the country to fall from the sky, so why not add that little feature onto your ride?
For more romantic and special occasions, the company can take customers out to a secluded beach location for a private picnic. Or, they can help you pop the question with banner towing or sand writing.
As mentioned before, they offer airport transfers, as well as corporate charters. It’s a very versatile company!
Check out the Gold Coast Helitours official website.
I received this ride for free as part of a media trip with Gold Coast Tourism, but all words are my own.


You can now “LIVE FUNNER” during your next Luxury Included® Vacation to Sandals and Beaches in Jamaica at The River Bumpkin Farm. This quaint plantation offers all-new excursions to become fully immersed in the unique landscape of Jamaica.
Tours available at The River Bumpkin Farm include:
To celebrate this exciting grand opening, Island Routes is offering an exclusive special to guests of all Sandals and Beaches in Jamaica. When you book one tour at The River Bumpkin Farm from now through August 24, 2014 for travel through November 30, 2014, you’ll receive a 20% discount off a second excursion, as well as a free guided historical waking tour!
Certain restrictions apply. To take advantage of this limited-time promotion, call 1-800-SANDALS or 1-800-BEACHES. To learn more about how you can “LIVE FUNNER” during your next Luxury Included® Vacation in paradise, visit www.sandals.com and www.beaches.com today.


RonK wrote:I'd be very cautious about relying on any of these devices to deter magpie attacks. To do so is to severely underestimate the aggression and the flight capabilities of magpies, and you could suffer an eye injury like this one, or even end up loosing an eye. Quite simply they cannot be relied upon to work.
Far out - that is just crazy!
This is the reason why I only ride in pairs during Aug to Nov and simply hit the stationary trainer any other time I feel like a ride.


HONOLULU, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoana Medical announced today that its patented LifeBed(TM) and LifeGurney(TM) Patient Vigilance Systems will be showcased at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) premier event in Nashville, TN., which will be attended by nearly 5,000 leaders in hospital safety.
Hoana is launching an aggressive Luminary program in conjunction with the IHI event, to introduce its LifeGurney system, focused on overcrowding in the emergency room. "We are partnering with six leading emergency room sites across the USA to address overcrowding issues facing almost all hospitals," said Dr. Patrick Sullivan, President & CEO of Hoana Medical. "IHI focuses on quality improvement, and Hoana offers patient safety solutions that support nurses and physicians in providing the highest quality health care available."
Nursing labor shortages, tighter economic resources, overcrowding in emergency rooms and other "holding areas" culminate in a growing problem and can lead to patient diversions, stoppage of elective surgery and increased patient dissatisfaction -- all of which negatively impact hospital throughput and revenue. According to the Joint Commission, "one half of all 'sentinel event' cases of poor outcomes that were attributable to delays in therapy originated in the emergency department, with overcrowding playing a role in almost one third of these cases."
Being hospitalized should provide patients with the highest levels of care possible. Yet even in the best hospitals, patients experience falls -- sometimes with severe injury -- or develop avoidable conditions such as pressure ulcers, urinary tract infections, or life-threatening conditions. These conditions contribute to the rising cost of health care and lead to an estimated 200,000 deaths annually.
All of these conditions have been found to be "nurse sensitive" indicators -- meaning that the more Registered Nurses (RNs) that are employed, the less likely patients are to suffer from these conditions. RNs are at the front lines of patient safety in hospitals, providing careful observation, assessment and interventions for changes in a patient's condition. This important function is defined as vigilance, which has been described as the essence of the nursing profession. Providing vigilance is becoming increasingly difficult, with the growing worldwide nursing shortage, compounded by budgetary constraints impinging on all areas of health care.
Decreasing the number of RNs places health care organizations in the untenable position of choosing cost reduction over patient safety. Yet, reductions in nurse staffing levels are becoming more commonplace in these difficult economic times, as administrators struggle to reduce personnel spending to balance already strained budgets. Patient mortality increases by 7% for each patient beyond 4 for whom a RN is responsible; a study of 6 million discharges demonstrated that multiple complications -- including death -- were significantly higher in hospitals with fewer RNs. Results of research from the third multi-site research project demonstrating the impact of the LifeBed on nurse workflow and workload will be shared during the conference by Drs. T. Heather Herdman & Larry Burgess.
Recent technological advances are able to provide solutions to nursing staff now dealing with higher patient acuity and patient volumes, such that patients can benefit from safe care in the unfortunate climate of increased nurse-staffing ratios. Innovative hospitals are using the LifeBed(TM) Patient Vigilance System to enhance patient safety even in these difficult economic times. This technology provides a cost-effective methodology to enhance vigilance, by providing continuous heart and respiratory rate monitoring and fall prevention.
LifeBed technology provides heart and respiratory rates of patients while they are in bed -- without any leads or wires connected to the patient. When a patient's heart or respiratory rate goes out of an acceptable range, nurses are alerted through the nurse call system that is already in use in their hospital. Patients at risk for falls are also made safer through the use of a patient fall system that can be set based on an individual's anticipated fall risk. Continuous vigilance monitoring allows RNs to confidently provide direct care for one patient, knowing that the LifeBed system is constantly tracking all other patients. This patient safety system has nearly 2 million hours of patient use, and has been found to identify patients in distress when a RN is not in the room. In a recently completed multicenter trial, nurses spent more time in patient care activities after institution of continuous vigilance monitoring, which reduces morbidity and mortality based on previous research.
About Hoana Medical, Inc.
Launched in 2002, Hoana Medical, Inc. is the world's leading healthcare company focused on "Intelligent Medical Vigilance" in acute care hospitals where approximately 200,000 people die from errors and mistakes. It manufacturers two Food & Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared offerings: the LifeBed(TM) Patient Vigilance System, focused on the medical-surgical ward of the acute care hospital and the LifeGurney(TM) Patient Vigilance System, focused on the emergency department of the acute care hospital. Hoana's Patient Vigilance System, transforms any hospital bed or stretcher into a LifeBed(TM) System, or LifeGurney(TM) System, by tracking a patient's vital signs without any wires or connections to the patient. At the intersection between information technology and medical devices, the LifeBed(TM) System acts like another set of eyes for the nurse and alerts if a patient is in trouble. It delivers "vigilance" in an untethered and invisible manner, however, if the patient is in trouble, the LifeBed(TM) System alerts, bringing nurses to the bedside. Experience on more than 18,000 individual hospital patients around the U.S. has yielded several hundred dramatic stories of nurses intervening to save a patient's life. Hoana is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. For more information, please visit http://www.hoana.com
About Institute for Healthcare Improvement
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is an independent not-for-profit organization helping to lead the improvement of health care throughout the world. Founded in 1991 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, IHI works to accelerate improvement by building the will for change, cultivating promising concepts for improving patient care, and helping health care systems put those ideas into action.
The aim of IHI is to improve the lives of patients, the health of communities, and the joy of the health care workforce by focusing on an ambitious set of goals adapted from the Institute of Medicine's six improvement aims for the health care system: Safety, Effectiveness, Patient-Centeredness, Timeliness, Efficiency, and Equity ("No Needless List"):
-- No needless deaths -- No needless pain or suffering -- No helplessness in those served or serving -- No unwanted waiting -- No waste -- No one left out
IHI works with health professionals throughout the world to accelerate the measurable and continual progress of health care systems toward these bold objectives, leading to breakthrough improvements that are truly meaningful in the lives of patients.
We will be a recognized and generous leader, a trustworthy partner, and the first place to turn for expertise, help, and encouragement for anyone, anywhere who wants to change health care profoundly for the better.
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The memory of water... a side comment
FHeasley at Chemistry.com
Thu Sep 5 14:12:02 EST 1996
daniel alexander wrote:
> A friend of mine saw a documentary on this and asked me to find out
> something about it...I was rudely sceptical, but does anyone know
> where I can find something to put his mind at rest? Cheers
> Reply to alexandd at vax.sbu.ac.uk
Consider the following:
A mole of water, 18 grams, contains Avogadro's number of molecules: 6.02
x 10^23. Thus, in a glass of water, around 250 ml, you have more
molecules than all of the oceans and the polar caps combined have
glasses of water.
Now consider that the average human weighs approximately 75kg, and is
around 90% water. Clearly, the number of molecules of water in one
human is also larger than the number of cups of water in the earth's
Thus, in a single glass of water, if you could sort them out and label
them, you would find at least one molecule of water that once occupied
the body of every human that ever lived.
I doubt that water remembers where it's been, but it's something to
Frank Heasley, Ph.D.
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My girlfriend and I each started Master’s programs this year at the University of Iowa. She is studying Urban and Regional Planning and I am working on my MBA. I’m pretty new to the world of marketing, but when we she talks about community and economic development it’s hard for me to not apply marketing concepts to them. With just a little bit of refocusing, cities fit into the Four Ps marketing framework fairly well and it’s fun to see the applicability of marketing from other viewpoints.
Product. From a community and economic development perspective, a city can be seen as the product that is being sold to both businesses and individuals looking for a place to locate. Attributes such as industry specialties, educated workforce, arts and entertainment, and natural resources all become points of differentiation between cities. Consider why technology firms cluster in Silicon Valley and Boston or why country music performers group in Nashville. Those cities offer the resources that businesses and individuals need to succeed in their given profession. For technology firms, it’s access to venture capital and being grouped around the nation’s best engineers, entrepreneurs, and universities. In Nashville, music artists have ample venues to practice and can meet the plethora of producers that call Nashville home.
Price. In many ways, price for cities is set by governments. Tax abatements or loans can be given to encourage businesses to locate to a city. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is offered to spur development in specific areas of a city. On the individual side of the equation, governments offer varying degrees of education, law enforcement, and public parks. All of these services have a price attached to them through various forms of taxes. There are also a number of indexes to compare cost of living across cities. All of these factors shape both where businesses and where employees choose to reside by looking at the price of a city and the level of desirable amenities it provides.
Place. This is the most difficult category to draw parallels between marketing and community development because placement of cities is not variable anymore. I cannot pick up Iowa City and move it to a coast. However, cities do have some ability to affect how people visit them. Cities can be significantly altered with the arrival or departure of an interstate near town. Low fare airports encourage travel to and from the destination. An expansion of a subway or metro system can significantly increase the accessibility for a city. These are the closest things a city has to a distribution network. While the placement of a city is generally fixed, economic development can change the reach of a city’s network.
Promotion. City promotion is quite similar to product promotion. Some cities and states use commercials and other paid advertising. Others focus on rankings of “Top Places to Raise a Family” or “Best City for Bicycling” and then write press releases and other PR materials on the topic. There are even trade fairs where cities and states go to present their offerings to large corporations looking for places to locate.
That’s the great thing about marketing. It’s applicable everywhere. It crosses industries. It adapts over time. And, if you look hard enough, it can add value to almost any product, even cities.


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As our bodies get older, the signs of age become all too visible, until one day it's game over. It used to be thought that there were ageing genes that actually contributed to this process. That view is no longer widely held. And whilst there probably won't be a single gene or set of genes that per se will lead to a long life, there is increasing evidence that some could be manipulated to extend lifespans.
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Most of the research in this field comes from animal models. Longevity genes have been discovered in organisms other than humans and have been shown to add extra days, weeks and months on planet Earth. Lucky organisms, but not so us yet as the research doesn't extend that far. Though surely that is only a matter of time?
This gene has been shown to extend lifespans in fruit flies, yeasts and roundworms. For example, adding an extra Sir2 gene to a yeast cell has been shown to increase its lifespan by 20-30%. Sir2 is present in all organisms.
A gene that regulates cell growth in roundworms. This is also considered a longevity gene because the loss of it in C.elegans actually slows the aging process.
Mutations in the daf-2 gene have been shown to increase the lifespan of C. elegans.
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Even More Longevity Genes
There are plenty of other genes that have also been shown to increase lifespans. These include pit-1, amp-1 and clk-1. In March 2008 scientists led by a team at the University of Washington published details of 25 longevity genes, or at least genes that regulate lifespans in the single-celled budding yeast and C. elegans. 15 of those genes are known to be present in humans.
Aging is undoubtedly a complex process and there will be many biological processes that contribute to our wear and tear. Some of these are known, such as accumulation of DNA mutations and damage, shortening of telomeres on chromosomes, the damage done by free radicals and cell death.
Understanding each of these processes and the roles that genes play may provide us with the weapons we need to extend our own lifespans. They may limit the amount of intra and extra cellular age-related damage to our bodies and so keep us around long enough to put a few extra candles on the birthday cake. Of course the answers are not that simplistic, but having seen real results in small laboratory organisms it encourages many to look at how these genes behave in larger organisms such as ourselves.
Longevity genes won't give us the answers straight away, so you might still want to look for an elixir-of-life (though my money's on the genes), but in any case the research will help to combat many potentially dangerous diseases, and that in itself is incredible and will obviously increase lifespans for some.


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Pig Pickin' Cake
If you're from the South, you know what a Pig Pickin' is. If you're not, well, its exactly what it sounds like!
Anyway, this is the kind of cake you might bring to a Pig Pickin'.
1 box Duncan Hines butter cake mix
1/2 cup oil
1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges (chopped in juice)
Mix ingredients. Pour into greased 13x9x2 baking pan. Bake at 325 for 35 to 40 minutes.
1 (3oz) vanilla instant pudding
1 (9oz) Cool Whip
1 can pineapple, undrained
chopped nuts (optional)
One (3oz) pkg instant vanilla pudding. Dump dry into 9oz Cool Whip & one large can undrained pineapple. (Add chopped nuts if you like.) Mix & frost cake. Store in fridge.
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More than just a navigational tool to mankind or a sight to behold, the twinkle of the night sky also made for excellent decoration on the arm candy of FW15. A picturesque slice of the milky way has been stitched, printed and appliquéd in whimsical and graphic designs on each of these bags. From brilliant clusters of crystal stars to punchy colour-blocked motifs, tote any one of these below to give your ensemble an in-season update that's out of this world. The upside to it? The sparkle of your Corona Borealis on a Valentino Cosmo bag will never fade. Shine on.
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New Delhi, Mar 6. (ANI): Shruti Haasan, who is gearing up for the release of her much-anticipated flick ‘Rocky Handsome,’ starring John Abraham, recently took to social media to thank fans for showering love on its trailer.
The trailer has crossed 2 million views on You Tube within 24 hours of hitting the media.
Expressing her gratitude, the 30-year-old actress took to her Twitter handle and shared movie’s poster captioning it as, “Woohooooo!!”
The 03.05-minute trailer that is packed with sharp and high octane action sequences, begins with the soothing romantic track between John and Shruti Haasan’s ‘Rehnuma’ which gets an abrupt end with John standing in front of a picture which is not visible.
The ‘Force’ actor was the first one to share the trailer on Twitter which was officially unveiled at an event in Mumbai.
The upcoming flick, directed by Nishikant Kamat, revolves around a man, who sets out to take vengeance against drug mafia after they take away an eight-year-old girl, with whom he shares a special bond.
The movie is slated to release on 25 March 2016. (ANI)


In August a story broke about an elderly priest in New York who was arrested for a sexual infraction. In predictable fashion the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) reacted by libeling New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan.
When a 16-year-old girl began working in a Bronx parish on a recent Saturday, she claimed she was inappropriately touched by an 87-year-old priest. However, she returned to work on the following Monday, where she said she was touched the wrong way again. Then she decided to go back to work on Tuesday, and claimed that she was wrongly touched for a third time. On Wednesday, the cops showed up, with TV cameras rolling, and handcuffed the elderly priest—who never had a single allegation made against him in over 60 years as a priest—treating him as if he were Jack the Ripper.
If this isn’t surreal enough, consider that the phony victims’ group, SNAP, accused Archbishop Dolan of covering up the alleged misconduct, even though Dolan knew nothing about it. Moreover, when Dolan learned of the arrest, he immediately informed the cleric that he cannot function as a priest and must leave the parish until the matter is settled. So to accuse the New York Archbishop of a cover-up was obscene.
SNAP also stated that Archbishop Dolan was guilty of “acting secretively” in a previous case involving Msgr. Wallace Harris. This was patently libelous: Dolan was the Archbishop of Milwaukee when Harris was suspended. When Cardinal Edward Egan, Dolan’s predecessor, learned of the alleged misconduct by Harris—which supposedly happened 30 years earlier—he notified the D.A.’s office.
According to a SNAP press release, these cases also demonstrate the Church’s tolerance of pedophilia. But neither of the two cases involved pedophilia: in both instances, the alleged victims were teenagers. The name of the game is to paint priests as child abusers, which is a bold-face lie. It’s time the media turned its cameras on the liars at SNAP.


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2008 Bodegas y Viñedos Maurodos Toro Viña San Román
Tinta de Toro
- Castilla y León
Community Tasting Notes 36
November 18, 2016 - ripe and ready
November 13, 2016 - Decanted 2 hours.
Purple black and opaque.
Dark black fruits, vanilla, oak, menthol and green notes.
Brooding ripe black fruits, scorched earth, vanilla, cola spice. Good weight on the mid, full on attack and long finish. Wine is full and present, however Seems flat, maybe past peak, going to open the 09 soon. All the elements are there and integrated but just closed and shut down.
WineCPA wrote: (92 points)
August 15, 2016 - Consistent with my prior note. Not much has changed. Drink now-2020.
stevegpg Likes this wine: (90 points)
July 2, 2016 - Decanted about an hour, through aerator. Dark fruit on the nose and initial taste. Some nice spice, maybe graphite, flavors on the end. A bit smokey. Had with grilled steak, nice pairing. Still has a lot of life left in it, another 5 years easy.
June 24, 2016 - This bottle is past peak- the fruit is no longer ripe and the tannins/acids completely integrated. I'll open my last soon.
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- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Bodegas y Viñedos Maurodos
- Varietal Tinta de Toro
- Designation Viña San Román
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Spain
- Region Castilla y León
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Toro
- UPC Code 8437002136291
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- In Cellars 570 (66%)
- Consumed 292 (34%)
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List Price: $1.23 million
The Property: This 112-year-old home in Wheaton once served as a golf getaway for the Chicago engineer Charles Strobel, a pioneer in the development of the steel-frame skyscraper. Jarvis Hunt, who designed the house for Strobel and his first wife, Henrietta, was also the architect of the clubhouse at the nearby Chicago Golf Club, where Strobel was a founding member.
The house’s grounds originally encompassed 40 acres, including an elm-lined drive to the clubhouse. Later owners sold off most of that land, so that by the time Jeff Dean, the current owner, bought the house in 1994, the lot was just three-fourths of an acre. That’s still big for the neighborhood, and Dean has an ample lawn and pretty gardens surrounding his huge screened porch. (Some of Dean’s summertime photos of the yard are below.)
That porch is an integral part of the main section of the house, along with the large living room and dining room, with their beamed ceilings and other period finishes. Upstairs, his-and-hers bedrooms originally faced one another across a sitting room. The three rooms are now separate from one another but span the front of the upper floor, which overlooks the hilly neighborhood.
Dean and previous owners reconfigured what used to be the servants’ wing, the other piece of the L-shaped house. Downstairs, there is a large family room, a kitchen, and a breakfast room. The new owners might opt to combine these into a great room layout that is more in keeping with today’s lifestyles, but they would not have to mess with the lovely main rooms to do so. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms and a bath where once there was a maze of servants’ spaces.
Dean, a retired Ameritech executive now working as a real-estate agent, has done much of the restoration work himself. One of his best moves was opening up the staircase so that the interior of the home’s turret has greater visibility. Now planning to move to a smaller residence, Dean put the house on the market in autumn 2008.
Price Points: Dean paid $619,000 for the house 16 years ago and spent a lot on restoring the property, as well as on the new three-car garage and other upgrades. He initially listed the place for sale at $1.349 million, but he has reduced the price to $1.23 million. Dean notes that 25 of the 29 Wheaton homes currently listed for sale at $1 million or more are either new or of recent vintage. The other four (including Dean’s house) are situated near the Chicago Golf Club. Like Dean’s, two of those houses were designed by Jarvis Hunt. “Both are being marketed as teardowns,” says Dean. His is decidedly not.
Listing Agent: Jeff Dean (the owner of the home) of Baird & Warner; 630-942-6948 or email@example.comEdit Module


Brandon Marshall Signs 3 year Extension
On “The View” this morning, Brandon Marshall signed a 3 year, $30M extension. He confirmed the details via his Twitter account. With that, he pledged to donate $1M of that to his foundation promoting mental health awareness. This move keeps Marshall in Chicago through 2017.