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"Transcriptional response of soybean to thiamethoxam seed treatment in" by Mitchell C. Stamm, Laramy S. Enders et al.
Stamm et al.: Transcriptional response of soybean to thiamethoxam seed treatment in the presence and absence of drought stress. BMC Genomics 2014 15:1055.
© 2014 Stamm et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License. Used by permission.
Background: Neonicotinoid insecticides are widely known for their broad-spectrum control of arthropod pests. Recently, their effects on plant physiological mechanisms have been characterized as producing a stress shield, which is predicted to enhance tolerance to adverse conditions. Here we investigate the molecular underpinnings of the stress shield concept using the neonicotinoid thiamethoxam in two separate experiments that compare gene expression. We hypothesized that the application of a thiamethoxam seed treatment to soybean would alter the expression of genes involved in plant defensive pathways and general stress response in later vegetative growth. First, we used next-generation sequencing to examine the broad scale transcriptional effects of the thiamethoxam seed treatment at three vegetative stages in soybean. Second, we selected ten target genes associated with plant defense pathways in soybean and examined the interactive effects of thiamethoxam seed treatment and drought stress on expression using qRT-PCR.
Results: Direct comparison of thiamethoxam-treated and untreated soybeans revealed minor transcriptional differences. However, when examined across vegetative stages, the thiamethoxam seed treatment induced substantial transcriptional changes that were not observed in untreated plants. Genes associated with photosynthesis, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, development of the cell wall and membrane organization were uniquely upregulated between vegetative stages in thiamethoxam-treated plants. In addition, several genes associated with phytohormone and oxidative stress responses were downregulated between vegetative stages. When we examined the expression of a subset of ten genes associated with plant defense and stress response, the application of thiamethoxam was found to interact with drought stress by enhancing or repressing expression. In drought stressed plants, thiamethoxam induced (upregulated) expression of a thiamine biosynthetic enzyme (THIZ2) and gibberellin regulated protein (GRP), but repressed (downregulated) the expression of an apetala 2 (GmDREB2A;2), lipoxygenase (LIP), and SAM dependent carboxyl methyltransferase (SAM).
Conclusions: We found evidence that a thiamethoxam seed treatment alters the expression soybean genes related to plant defense and stress response both in the presence and absence of drought stress. Consistent with the thiamethoxam stress shield concept, several genes associated with phytohormones showed enhanced expression in drought stressed plants.


A DeLorean automobile designed to look like the one used in the 1985 movie 'Back To The Future' is parked on a downtown side street on September 14, 2013, in Reno, Nevada.
Wednesday is the day that fans of "Back to the Future" have been waiting for...since the '80s.
Oct. 21, 2015 marks the date that Marty McFly and Doc Brown arrived in the future in the second installment of the franchise, "Back to the Future II."
While we may not have hover boards, flying cars or self-lacing shoes—yet—ride-hailing service Lyft is offering free DeLorean rides for passengers in New York City in honor of the classic '80s film.
Riders who select "McFly Mode" on the Lyft mobile app between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday have a chance to be picked up by a DeLorean. The company, which partnered with Verizon for the promotion, is allowing passengers a free ride for up to 15 minutes.
"We want to give our customers access to exclusive and unexpected experiences, cool apps and new technology," Melissa Garlick, senior vice president of brand creative marketing for Verizon, said in a statement.
Unfortunately, the vehicles aren't equipped with Flux Capacitors, so even if you do reach 88 miles per hour you probably won't find yourself hurtling through time.
Lyft isn't disclosing the specific number of DeLoreans that will be available for riders, but the company is shipping in vehicles from all over the country for the celebration.
Passengers will be matched with DeLoreans based on proximity and availability, just like any other Lyft request.


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Western New York Flash is een Amerikaans vrouwenvoetbalclub uit New York. De club werd opgericht in 2008. In 2011 speelde de Braziliaanse sterspeler Marta voor de club. De club won kampioenstitels in vier verschillende competities: de USL W-League in 2010, de Women's Professional Soccer in 2011, de Women's Premier Soccer League Elite in 2012 en de National Women's Soccer League in 2016.

De club is eigendom van de familie Sahlen. Joe Sahlen is de eigenaar, Alexandra Sahlen is de voorzitter. Voormalig Nieuw-Zeelands international Aaran Lines, de man van Alexandra, is de coach van het team.

Bekende (oud-)spelers
  Sonia Bermúdez
  Victoria Losada
  Marta
  Alex Morgan
  Abby Wambach
  Janice Cayman
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New analysis by the McPin Foundation shows that the Government's commitment to create a "culture of innovation and research that is embedded at every level" in the NHS is far from being met in mental health services. Stronger national leadership and incentives are needed to support mental health trusts to invest in research.
The Government has committed to creating an NHS "workforce that embraces research and innovation" and to tell every person using health services of opportunities to participate in research. Making this a reality in mental health requires research activity to be spread across all the 55 NHS trusts in England that provide specialist mental health services and train mental health professionals.
There is a postcode lottery for people using mental health service to access the new treatments and other benefits participating in research brings. Only 2% were involved in NHS funded mental health studies in 2014/15 compared to the almost 20% of cancer patients who participated in research.
Many trainee psychiatrists and other mental health professionals miss out on vital opportunities to learn about research and evidence based medicine.
Many researchers continue to struggle to recruit people to take part in the limited number of mental health studies that are being funded.
Without better treatments developed through research and health professionals trained in using evidence the NHS will continue to struggle with the twin challenges of growing demand for mental health services and falling funding. That requires all parts of the system to contribute fully to research.
If the Government wants to make a reality of its commitment to patients it needs to provide leadership in its forthcoming strategy on mental health research. It should incentivise collaboration between existing centres of excellence and those trusts wanting to build research programmes. It needs to work with charities and professional bodies to build excitement about the potential of research with people using mental health services and mental health professionals so more volunteer to take part.


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Charlie and Tommy McGrath share a lot of things, but instruments aren't among them.
The 9-year-old identical twins started playing different stringed instruments years ago. The twins' parents decided who plays what: Charlie ended up with the violin, Tommy with the cello. Their parents, Matt McGrath and Frances Dickey, wanted them to play different instruments that could complement one another.
Matt McGrath said Tommy wanted to play the double bass, but it was a bit too large for him. The twins began playing when they were 5 and have progressed to playing with the Missouri Symphony Conservatory's Junior Strings ensemble.
"Each wants the other to do well," their father said. The twins are in fourth grade at Grant Elementary School, which doesn't have a program that accommodates their instruments. Charlie takes lessons from Siri Geenen on violin, and Mary Manulik instructs Tommy on cello. The twins generally practice at the same time but in separate rooms.
The family often plays together: Mom and Charlie on violins, Tommy on the cello and Dad accompanying on the piano.

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January 27, 2022 6:59 pm - American Briefing News, China, China, Politics & Policy, Trade Deals, World Trade Organization
World Trade Organization Sides With China in Tariff Battle With United States
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The World Trade Organization (WTO) sided with China in a years-long tariff battle with the United States.
Background: Starting in 2012, China complained that tariffs imposed by the United States in 2008 on solar panels and other products were "produced with unfair subsidies to state-owned companies."
In 2018, the WTO's dispute-settlement court delivered a mixed ruling on the fight saying the U.S.'s tariffs were in violation of WTO rules.
In 2020, the U.S. and China signed a new trade agreement that demanded China increase its purchase of American goods. However, because China failed to uphold its end of the agreement, tariffs have remained on Chinese goods such as apparel, furniture, and electronics.
What Happened: On Wednesday, the WTO authorized China to impose retaliatory tariffs worth $645 million on imports from the U.S. to promote exports of products such as solar panels and steel pipes.
What China Says: A spokesman for China's Commerce Ministry said it reserved the right to take further actions but stopped short of saying what those actions would be.
"The WTO ruling once again proved that the U.S. has long violated WTO rules, abused trade remedies and refused to fulfill the international obligations clearly stipulated in WTO rulings and rules," Commerce Ministry spokesman Gao Feng said at a weekly briefing on Thursday. (per The Wall Street Journal)
What the U.S. Says: A spokesman for the U.S. Trade Representative's Office slammed the WTO's decision.
"China's nonmarket economic practices and undermines fair, market-oriented competition," said Adam Hodge.
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The decision "reinforces the need to reform" the WTO's rules and dispute settlement functions, he added.
What Could Happen Next: Chad Bown, a senior fellow at Peterson Institute for International Economics, said that if China chooses to implement the retaliatory tariffs authorized by the WTO, it would risk "re-initiating a tariff escalation of the U.S.-China trade war, that is now in a fragile state of truce." (per The Wall Street Journal)
Why It Matters: The WTO ruling comes while the Biden administration begins conversations with some WTO member nations to overhaul the WTO.
The organization has struggled to forge new deals and settle disagreements among members because of the confrontation between the U.S. and China.


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Petitions filed to recall Vancouver port commissioners Oliver, Wolfe
Petitioner: Effort about failure to uphold public trust, not oil terminal
By Aaron Corvin, Columbian Port & Economy Reporter
Published: May 20, 2015, 5:00pm
A Vancouver resident has filed two petitions with the Clark County elections office seeking to recall from office Port of Vancouver commissioners Jerry Oliver, right, and Brian Wolfe.
A Vancouver resident has filed two petitions with the Clark County elections office seeking to recall from office Port of Vancouver commissioners Jerry Oliver and Brian Wolfe.
In documents filed Tuesday, Christopher Clifford accuses the two commissioners of malfeasance, misfeasance and violation of the oath of office, including that they "knowingly violated" Washington's open public meetings law in discussing in closed-door executive sessions a proposal to build what would be the nation's largest rail-to-marine oil transfer terminal.
Reached by phone Wednesday, Oliver said he hadn't seen the petition yet and preferred to have the document in hand so he could "read it and reflect on it" before saying anything about it. Oliver accepted The Columbian's offer to provide him with an emailed copy of the petition, but did not offer any further comment after receiving the petition.
The newspaper left messages on Wolfe's office and cell phones seeking comment. The messages were not returned by the end of the workday Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the state Auditor's Office confirmed Wednesday it has received a citizen complaint about the port's handling of the state's Open Public Meetings Act.
Successful recall efforts in Washington are rare. "It's a pretty high bar," David Ammons, a spokesman for the Washington Secretary of State's Office, said Wednesday.
Clifford, program coordinator for Clark County government's Environmental Services Department, said Wednesday his recall petitions aren't about the oil terminal but about the failure of elected officials to uphold the public's trust and to fulfill their responsibilities as officeholders.
"It's not acceptable," he said.
The recall petitions and complaint to the Auditor's Office follow a recent series of stories by The Columbian. The three stories, based in part on public records, court depositions and interviews with experts in open government, found a pattern by port leaders of keeping the community in the dark about crucial financial and policy issues before making decisions and of improper use of closed-door executive sessions to hash out safety, environmental and financial issues, among others, meant to be aired in public.
The court depositionstaken of Oliver, Wolfe and Commissioner Nancy Baker stem from a lawsuit filed by Columbia Riverkeeper, Sierra Club and Northwest Environmental Defense Center. The suit alleges the port violated the state's open public meetings law in discussing and deciding, in 2013, a lease for the oil terminal proposed by Tesoro Corp., a petroleum refiner, and Savage Cos., a transportation company.
The complaint alleges the port excluded the public from at least nine meetings in 2013 before approving the oil terminal lease on July 23. During some meetings, the plaintiffs argue, commissioners discussed matters that did not qualify under state law for closed-door sessions.
The port admits in legal filings it held closed-door executive sessions about the oil terminal contract on seven dates in 2013. However, it denies wrongdoing. The port also argues that it rendered the lawsuit moot by holding a new public meeting on Oct. 22, 2013, before the commissioners revoted to unanimously to approve the lease.
Depositions cited
The two recall petitions filed by Clifford center on Oliver, first elected in 2007, and Wolfe, first elected in 2005. Their current six-year terms expire on Dec. 31, 2019, and on Dec. 31, 2017, respectively. Baker is not seeking re-election this year to a third term. Citing certain dates, the petitions say commissioners held at least seven executive session meetings to discuss the proposed oil terminal. The petitions refer to depositions taken of the commissioners. In citing Wolfe's deposition, the petitions assert the commissioner "admitted that during the numerous and lengthy executive sessions, commissioners discussed scoring matrixes for the proposed oil terminal development … public testimony regarding the oil terminal …discussions regarding the oil rail tragedy that occurred in Canada, safety concerns regarding the oil terminal, and presentations from specific proponents of the oil terminal."
The petitions also contend Wolfe outlined in his deposition "the extensive and numerous trainings he and the other port commissioners receive regarding the Washington State Open Meetings Act." In alleging acts of malfeasance, misfeasance and violating the oath of office, the petitions contend that Oliver and Wolfe "knew or should have known that the discussions conducted in executive sessions between February and July 2013 were outside the limited scope of the executive session provisions of the Washington State Open Meetings Act."
Recall efforts involve several steps. Under state law, "misfeasance" means performing a duty in an improper manner. "Malfeasance" is defined as the commission of an unlawful act. Violating the oath of office generally relates to official duties.
The county prosecutor has 15 days after receiving a charge to formulate a ballot synopsis. Then the prosecutor submits the charge and ballot synopsis to Superior Court. Within 15 days, a Superior Court judge considers whether the charges, if true, amount to misfeasance, malfeasance or a violation of the elected official's oath of office.
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Elected officials may appeal the Superior Court decision to the state Supreme Court. If the case is upheld, the next stage is the petition process. To put a recall measure on the ballot that's directed at the port commissioners, petitioners would have to collect an amount of signatures equal to 35 percent of the total number of votes cast in the last election for that office, according to Ammons, the spokesman for the Secretary of State's Office.
The final step is the recall election.
For his part, Clifford isn't new to attempting a recall election. In 2008, the state Supreme Court decided unanimously to let him move forward with a recall of former Port of Seattle Commissioner Pat Davis.
While the recall failed when Clifford fell short of the signature threshold, his bid to unseat Davis could be considered successful. On the same day the court ruled the recall could proceed, Davis announced she would not seek re-election.
Meanwhile, Tina Watkins, a Vancouver-based program manager for the state Auditor's Office, confirmed Wednesday that the office has received a complaint about the port filed by Michael Piper, a Vancouver resident and opponent of the oil terminal.
In an email to Watkins and The Columbian, Piper, in outlining his complaint, cited the newspaper's series of stories about the port's actions under the state's open public meetings law.
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In today's economy, all of us need to work. We work to pay our bills, of course, but we also work because we want to pursue our passion and improve our skill sets, to add value to other people through our labour, to make a new discovery or invention… You could say that working is a way for individuals to find fulfilment.
Whether you are still trying to find your calling or have already chosen a career that you are passionate about, you know that the first step to success is education. You need to gain knowledge and skills in order to stay competitive in your field of work. But let's say that you got the necessary education and qualifications and are working in the field of your choice. What now? All of the schooling and education that you have done so far was directed to helping you grow and prepare yourself for your career path. However, even if you landed your dream job, that doesn't mean you should stop learning, especially if you work in the field that requires you to continuously keep up with its changes.
This is the key idea behind continuing professional development (CPD). CPD includes workshops, seminars, courses, further designations, and other activities directed to the improvement of your skills and knowledge in your professional practice. It is an essential part of your career path or entrepreneurship, as it helps you regularly update your skills, stay informed about the industry changes and trends, and further contribute to your growth as an industry professional.
If you have not taken any continuing professional courses or workshops, it is time to consider them now!
The reality is, if you are not constantly growing in your field, you are becoming stagnant. In the job world, stagnation can lead to your replacement. You are not the only person who can do your job, and many employers are looking for dedicated and innovative workers who are passionate about what they do and stay up-to-date with the tools of their trade.
Stagnation is even more dangerous when you are an entrepreneur. If you are not continuously keeping up with the trends, you can actually go backwards. Most industries have fierce competition, so it is important for you to continuously prove that your brand or your services are superior in some way. Whatever your working situation is, you should keep up with the information and innovations in your line of work!
Sometimes, CPD is mandated by the governing bodies or professional organisations in certain industries. For instance, immigration consultants and lawyers need to fulfil a number of hours of continuing professional development per year. According to the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC), a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) "is required to complete 16 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) annually by participating in a number of ICCRC approved activities that are of actual Canadian immigration content." The Law Society of British Columbia also requires "all practising BC lawyers complete and report completion online of at least 12 hours of continuing professional development (CPD)". Similar requirements apply to other industries as well; many of those depend on specific provincial regulatory bodies.
For some industries, CPD is not required but is still highly recommended. For instance, bookkeeping in Canada is not a regulated profession: one can become a bookkeeper without having a membership with a bookkeeping organization. At the same time, it is important for bookkeepers to keep up with the changes in bookkeeping and accounting tools, such as QuickBooks. This will help make their work easier and more efficient.
On top of improving your own skill sets, CPD also helps you gain credibility. For instance, having several designations in the financial services field helps your clients develop a better rapport and a more trusting relationship with you. Your knowledge in the field also makes you more valuable as an employee, a business partner or a team member. Your voice in decision-making process carries more weight, and you yourself can become more confident and established as a professional.


Finished your Christmas shopping already? We salute you! Santa and his elves have nothing on you. You've nailed the presents, now it's time to nail the presentation and earn your credentials as a wrap star! Love it or hate it, everyone can revel in the smug feeling you get whilst placing the perfect pile of presents under the tree. Just us? When it comes to wrapping, our number one tip is to choose a theme and stick to it. Remember, it's not just about the paper! We're all about the extras.
This is how we're doing our wrapping this year! Inspired by our Christmas press event, we're going natural and choosing brown paper. The brown paper is environmentally friendly, re-usable and simple enough to get on and adorn. Stick with the natural theme and use twine to tie up your parcel, then get outside and see what seasonal treats you can find. Keep your eye out for pine cones and holly leaves!
It's the most magical time of the year so add some extra sparkle to your present stack with rainbows, unicorns and stars. Whether you're wrapping up pressies for the little lady in your life, or all things pink and pretty are your personal brand, choose paper in shades of pink, purple and baby blue, add contrasting ribbon and then add silver stars as the final touch.
It might be the metal that represents third place, but we guarantee your gifts will win first place with this wrapping idea. Choose a metallic copper paper and then jingle all the way by adding round Christmas bells. The pièce de résistance? Add a couple of sprigs from your Christmas tree (take them from the back) and sprinkle a little bit of fake snow over your present pile. You just won Christmas.
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Two weeks from today, on the 16th, we find out if Katrina gets her work permit for Italy. Its just a waiting game at this point. Once we know we will set up our preview trip, probably the week of 1/10 - 1/17, apply for our visa's, register Brandon for school and start thinking about packing for storage and Italy.


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Thomas elected as Ceredigion's new Member of Youth Parliament
Thomas Kendall (MYP) and Huw Jones (Deputy MYP)
ON 9 April 2019, Ceredigion Youth Council elected Thomas Kendall as the county's new Member of Youth Parliament (MYP) who will represent Ceredigion in the UK Youth Parliament in 2019-2020, with Huw Jones elected as deputy member of Youth Parliament who will support Thomas.
Thomas Kendall, who currently studies at Coleg Ceredigion, Aberystwyth and Huw Jones, who is a pupil at Ysgol Gyfun Aberaeron but represents Ceredigion YFC, were elected by Ceredigion Youth Council to take over from current MYP, Esme Freeman, who's term in office as MYP is coming to an end.
Thomas and Huw will embark on their new roles as MYP and deputy MYP in the coming months, and will undertake various activities which will lead up to the big debate in London in November 2019, where over 300 young people from across the UK will gather in the Houses of Commons Chamber, to take part in the annual UK Youth Parliament takeover debate, chaired by the Speaker of the House of Commons, the Rt Hon John Bercow MP.
Thomas and Huw will both have the opportunity to work alongside Ceredigion Youth Service to deliver the Make your Mark Campaign in Ceredigion, a nationwide ballot which will determine the issues discussed in the House of Commons. In the past, these topics have included, accessible public transport for all, protecting the rights of LGBT+ people, votes for 16 and 17 year olds in all public elections and a curriculum to prepare us for life.
Elen James, Corporate Lead Officer for Lifelong Learning and Culture said, "It's vitally important that young people are given a platform to raise their voice and opportunities to take part in the political process. The UK Youth Parliament is an opportunity for Westminster to hear young people raising the issues they care about most."
"We are very proud of Thomas and Huw as Ceredigion's new MYP and deputy MYP, and we wish them the best of luck for the forthcoming year at the preparation events, for Thomas in the big debate in the House of Commons and the campaigning process following the debate."
Gwion Bowen, Children and Young People's Participation Officer for Ceredigion Youth Service, said, "Every year, Ceredigion Youth Service work in partnership with Children in Wales to facilitate opportunities for young people from Ceredigion to have their say on various issues or topics that affect them."
"We really look forward to welcoming Thomas and Huw as our new MYP and deputy MYP, and we look forward to supporting them in their new roles. We're confident that Thomas and Huw are the ideal people for this role and we wish them all the best for the forthcoming year."
For more information or to find out what opportunities are available to you, head over to their Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages at @GICeredigionYS or contact the team on youth@ceredigion.gov.uk.
Second for Ysgol Talgarreg in 'Cwis Dim Clem'
Ceredigion Youth Service awarded Gold Quality Mark Award
Carli Newell
A WESTMINSTER Hall debate, brought about by an online petition signed over 200,000 times, saw MPs on both sides come together to shine a light on the challenges currently faced by restaurants, pubs, bars, cafés and supply chain businesses across the UK.
During his contribution to the debate, Ben Lake MP emphasised the importance of the hospitality industry to Ceredigion's local economy. Ceredigion is home to nearly 400 food and accommodation businesses, including 75 pubs, and together hospitality businesses employ 4,500 people in the county. This equates to over 16% of all employees, without accounting for the many supply chain jobs that are dependent on the sector, such as those found in breweries, food wholesale, and catering equipment hire businesses.
Figures published by UK Hospitality have shown that approximately 41% of hospitality businesses suggested that they would fail by mid-2021 and only one in five sector businesses have enough cash flow to survive beyond February.
Ben Lake MP said: "The vaccination programme of course offers some hope that we will see the level of Covid disruption reduce significantly this year, but hospitality businesses across Ceredigion tell me that they are deeply concerned about their immediate prospects for survival.
"I support calls for the Treasury to provide additional funds so that businesses can be supported to bounce back once restrictions have been eased, and to pause employer national insurance contributions for furloughed employees as a way of alleviating the burden on businesses that are still, in many instances, required by law to close. I also urged the Treasury to consider extending the business rates holiday for the forthcoming financial year, as well as extending the hospitality VAT reduction scheme into 2022.
"Not only would these support measures give businesses the support they require to see out this pandemic, it would also avoid the terrible situation whereby businesses that have previously received Government support are forced to close for good – leaving their employees without a job and previous Government support in vain."
While there will be no direct action as a consequence of this Westminster Hall debate, it is hoped the result will put increased pressure on the UK Government to consider the proposal more seriously.
Lifeboat Operations Manager in New Year's Honours list
Richard Llewelyn Griffiths the Lifeboat Operations Manager of Aberystwyth Lifeboat Station has been recognised for services to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in Wales.
He has been awarded a BEM.
Having served as a RNLI volunteer for an impressive 47 years, it is his role in the last 21 years as Lifeboat Operations Manager (LOM) which has earned him the most respect.
His local knowledge has provided reassurance to casualties and crews alike when launching in difficult conditions.
His operational decision-making and station management skills are outstanding, and he is greatly valued by crew, management, volunteers and coastal personnel both past and present.
He has contributed greatly towards Aberystwyth being recognised as a 'benchmark' Inshore Lifeboat Station, serving as an example to the whole institution of how a station could and should be run.
Richard said: 'I'm very surprised but honoured to be receiving a BEM – the news still doesn't feel real. My father was awarded a BEM in 1988 and I still have his medal at home, so to be awarded one myself for my work with the lifeboats is a great privilege. I've been fortunate to work with a number of characters during my time with the RNLI – both at Borth and Aberystwyth – and continue to volunteer alongside a good crew today.'
Nationally, a total of six Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers have been recognised for their vital role in helping the charity save lives at sea through the New Year's Honours.
Mark Dowie, RNLI Chief Executive said: 'Following a challenging 2020, it is particularly pleasing to see these RNLI volunteers recognised in the New Year's Honours list. Together, they personify the RNLI's 'One Crew' ethos, representing the variety and diversity of roles from a former full-time mechanic to shore crew and fundraisers to station managers, who collectively deliver a shared vision to save every one. On behalf of everyone at the RNLI, congratulations to you all for being recognised for your longstanding service, hard work and selfless commitment. And thank you for everything you do to help the RNLI save lives at sea.'
Temporary closure of Minor Injuries Unit in Cardigan confirmed
AS PART of its response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Hywel Dda University Health Board says it has temporarily closed the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) in Cardigan in order to redeploy clinical staff to support the COVID 19 response within Ceredigion.
The MIU, which is based in Cardigan Integrated Care Centre and normally operates from Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, will temporarily close with immediate effect. The situation will be under constant review and normal service will be resumed when it is safe and appropriate to do so.
In the meantime, minor injuries help and advice is available as follows:
– visit the 111 symptom checker (https://111.wales.nhs.uk/)
– visit your local pharmacy
– call 111
– please do NOT self-present to the GP reception in Cardigan Integrated Care Centre as they do not deal with minor injuries.
– for emergency care the A+E departments are as follows:
· Glangwili Hospital A+E Carmarthen SA32 2AF
· Bronglais Hospital A+E Aberystwyth SY23 1ER
· Withybush Hospital A+E Haverfordwest SA61 2PZ


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Parish serves as shelter for victims displaced by wildfires
by By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Ascension Parish in Bastrop, Texas, has been serving as a shelter and a nerve center for relief efforts related to the ongoing Texas wildfires that have struck the state.
As of Sept. 7, wildfires had been recorded for 296 straight days in drought-stricken Texas. But in the recent surge of such blazes in early September, more than 1,000 homes in the state had been destroyed and four deaths were attributed to the fires.
"We're not turning anybody away," said Steve Venzon, one of four Ascension parishioners who are taking daily six-hour shifts in directing aid efforts at the church. The town of Bastrop and Bastrop County are in the heart of the fire zone in the 25-county Diocese of Austin, Texas.
Ascension started housing its first evacuees Sept. 4 but quickly filled up its parish hall. Evacuees moved to the parish's religious education building, where 50 people were staying, Venzon told Catholic News Service in a Sept. 7 telephone interview.
Venzon added that the religious education building had cots laid out for 200, and was expecting an upsurge in evacuees with the closure of a Red Cross emergency shelter. He said the parish, the Red Cross and the Federal Emergency Management Agency were coordinating efforts; with a Sept. 7 federal declaration of disaster status for wildfire-stricken areas, FEMA is able to marshal more resources to help those affected by the fires.
If the religious education building fills up with evacuees, Venzon said, they would return to the parish hall to add bed space. "After that, God help us," he added.
Venzon said the pastor, Father Rafael Padilla Valdez, was in the first week of the first parish assignment of his priesthood when the wildfires hit. "He's done a remarkable job," he said.
Christian Gonzalez, communications director for the Diocese of Austin, said the wildfires were a combination of drought and heat -- the Austin area has recorded more than 80 days of highs in the 100s this year -- plus an ironic source: Hurricane Lee.
While the tropical storm never drenched Texas, it came close enough for its winds to "suck out some of the moisture we did have" in the air, Gonzalez said.
He added that residents made donations at the Austin diocesan pastoral center during the morning and afternoon rush hours Sept. 6, and that some radio stations in the Texas capital conducted on-air drives Sept. 7 for donations, with the proceeds going to Catholic Charities.
The diocesan website, http://www.austindiocese.org, has a large orange "donate" button on its home page to allow individuals to make contributions.
Melinda Rodriguez, executive director of Catholic Charities of Central Texas, told CNS Sept. 7 that other important donations included warehouse space and 18-wheel trucks to haul donated goods to the warehouse so that they can be sorted and distributed to those in need.
"We're waiting for organizations like FEMA to get established so we can leverage our own resources most effectively," Rodriguez said.
She added that firefighters have had difficulty in containing the wildfires, which have scorched tens of thousands of acres. "We've been told they're jumping roads and lakes and other natural barriers," Rodriguez told CNS.
In Bastrop, Venzon said he did not know the fate of his own house, where he lives with his wife, two grown sons and four grandchildren.
"It was (standing) yesterday. I don't know," Venzon said Sept. 7. "The fire got within a few blocks. The cops blocked it (access) off. It (the fire) was jumping the streets."


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Mother files suit over son's jail stun-gun death
By Dale Lezon
Published 6:30 am CST, Saturday, January 19, 2008
A mother whose mentally ill son died two years ago after guards at the Harris County Jail shocked him with a Taser has filed a lawsuit against the county, unnamed sheriff's deputies and the stun gun manufacturer.
Daryl Dwayne Kelley, 29, died Jan. 13, 2006, after a confrontation with jail guards, according to the lawsuit, which was filed in state district court this week.
Pearline Kelley wants Harris County to change its policy regarding the use of Tasers on mentally ill people such as her son, said state Rep. Harold Dutton, her attorney.
"There ought to be a better way to (subdue people) than going in and tasering somebody, especially jail inmates," Dutton said.
The lawsuit alleges that Taser International did not properly test its device before marketing it.
"We know that Taser technology protects and that medical experts studying Taser devices have concluded that they are among the safer alternatives to subdue violent individuals who could harm law enforcement officers, innocent citizens or themselves compared to traditional use-of-force tools," wrote Steve Tuttle, a Taser spokesman, in an e-mail response to a request for comment. "We stand firm in our belief in the life-saving value of Taser technology and will rigorously and aggressively defend such claims."
Sheriff's officials would not comment because it is an active legal case, said Lt. John Martin, office spokesman.
Office policy, Martin said, allows deputies to use Tasers on noncompliant subjects. According to the lawsuit, Kelley, who had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, was uncooperative Jan. 12, 2006, when he was to be moved from his cell to the jail's mental health unit.
Guards used excessive force against him, the lawsuit alleges, when they fired two Taser darts into him and placed the device against his skin to subdue him.
A Taser can deliver a 50,000-volt electrical charge.
Kelley, who had been arrested and jailed on a charge of car theft, was returned to his cell and was later found "apneic and pulseless," according to the lawsuit. Dutton said Kelley had a heart attack caused by the shocks.
He was taken to a hospital, where he later died.
Dutton said the Harris County medical examiner ruled that he died from pyschotic delirium associated with hypertension cardiovascular disease.
The lawsuit requests no specific amount, but asks for compensatory and punitive damages as well as court and attorney fees.
dale.lezon@chron.com


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Men's Leadership Group announced
Emmaus St. Leo's is proud to announce the six men chosen to lead our two sides in Division 3 for 2019. The Seniors and Reserves team have high expectations for the 2019 season, and the men chosen will be at the forefront of the expected success. Both sides will have two co-captains, and a vice captain.
The Seniors see the return of a familiar face in the co-captaincy role, with Chris Beluszar retaining a leadership role in 2019. He will be joined by Harry Davis in the other captaincy role after a breakout year in 2018. Their vice will be fellow 2018 breakout player Nathan Bird.
Foxy Beluszar taking yet another one of his signature overhead marks
For Beluszar, sharing the captaincy with Davis is a special moment.
"Very excited and honoured to be a captain again, even more so than last year as my good mate and fellow leader H does it alongside me... he may not have had the title of Captain last year but in my eyes and I think everyone he certainly was - I know I emotionally could not have done it without him last year as I needed a bit of time away he stepped right up and that's where he stayed. H in my eyes is the present and the future of the club... and a bloody good beer pong partner as well."
The admiration is reciprocated by Davis, who has been around the club and seen players such as Beluszar put their bodies on the line for the Animals for many years now.
"It is an absolute honour to have been chosen to lead this amazing footy club in such an exciting period of change and growth. I've always looked up to the past leaders of the club and to think that I'm now one of them is pretty surreal and very special to me."
Rounding out the trio is Nathan Bird, who is only in his second year with the Animals. His ascendancy to the role is something he sees as a vote of confidence from the new coaching panel.
Nathan Bird
"Being chosen in the leadership group is a huge accomplishment for me and gives me a lot of confidence that the coaches and the club believe I have to the attributes they are looking for and the belief that I can help the club accomplish something big this year."
All three will be on the field to start the 2019 season against Parkside this afternoon, with the Seniors looking to rectify what was a disappointing 2018.
"I don't think I have ever been as excited for a footy season as I am for this one. We have got such a talented young group and if we can come together and play for each other, then there is nothing stoping us from going all the way." said Davis ahead of the match.
For the Reserves, they also see two changes to the leadership group for the 2019 season.
Staying on in a co-captaincy role is Steve Jones, but he will be joined by good friend Adam Athorne in the role, who took some time before finding his home within the Animals Family.
Steve Jones (left) and Adam Athorne (middle) take a photo with a fan before a game
"How much I love this club is represented in its culture. Having played at 4 other footy clubs before finding my way to Emmaus St Leo's you realise the heart and soul of a club is it's culture. And it doesn't get any better than at The Animals!"
They'll be joined by one of the more popular members of the playing group as vice in Nic "The General" Glanville.
Glanville has spent the pre-season generating hype for a "Twos Dynasty" and will now be an integral part of it's execution.
"Personally I am really looking forward to seeing the development of the reserves side going forward, bringing great depth to the club and hopefully plenty of success. I couldn't be happier with how St. Leo's are looking this year and it's a true pleasure to be a part of such an outstanding club, both on and off the field."
But "The General" knows that there is work to be done.
"After a somewhat rough first year at the club last year, getting relegated and all that, it's a real honour to get involved on this level at a club that I love so much and one that is really headed in a good direction this season."
The reserves kick their season off at 11.40am at Picther Park against Parkside.


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Wigan boss Steve Bruce has revealed midfield star Antonio Valencia has rejected the chance to join Real Madrid.
Bruce, whose team earned a goalless Barclays Premier League draw at high-flying Aston Villa, has already lost the services of Emile Heskey and Wilson Palacios in the January transfer window - and feared Valencia could also be heading for the exit door at the JJB Stadium. But the Ecuadorian has pledged to remain with the Latics until at least the summer.
"Valencia has turned down an offer from Real Madrid. It only happened last night - and it is great news for us," said Bruce, who is also looking to complete the signing of Newcastle defender Charles N'Zogbia during the next 24 hours. "He is prepared to stay with us until the end of the season at least - which is fantastic."
He added: "We have lost Emile and Wilson, and the last thing you want to do is rebuild a team in January. Keeping hold of Antonio was paramount.
"As regards N'Zogbia, we have agreed a fee with Newcastle; we spoke to him last night - and he was at the game today.
"There is still a bit to do to get over the line, and we will see what develops."
Bruce saluted his side's heroic defending, in the face of a second-half onslaught from Martin O'Neill's side.
But the former Birmingham boss also admitted Wigan rode their luck, with Villa hitting the woodwork on several occasions.
"I can't remember being under the cosh like that and getting away with it before. You need to have a bit of luck when it is like that - and you need your defenders to be brave," Bruce added. "But we were terrific in sticking at it. We were out on our feet at the end after the game with Liverpool on Wednesday.
"We did ride our luck. But we had people who were brave and prepared to put their body on the line - and in the first half, we had the best two chances."


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Marmota Limited engages in the exploration of mineral properties in Australia. It explores for gold, copper, and uranium deposits. The company's flagship project is the Junction Dam uranium project located to the west of Broken Hill, Australia. It also owns Gawler Craton gold project comprising approximately 6,000 square kilometers located in Woomera. In addition, the company owns a copper project located in Yorke Peninsula. Marmota Limited was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Glenelg, Australia.
Primary activities
Industry / Sector
Other Industrial Metals & Mining / Basic Materials
https://www.marmota.com.au
79-81 Brighton Road Unit 6 Glenelg SA 5045 Australia
61 8 8294 0899 / 61 8 8376 8633
Share registry
LINK MARKET SERVICES LIMITED
28 Oct 2021 Annual Report 2021
Marmota does not pay dividends.
Company Executives
As of Jan 2022, following are the company executives and directors listed on Marmota.
Dr. Colin Rose Ph.D. Exec. Chairman 85k
Ms. Lisa Askham-Levy A.C.M.A., CGMA Company Sec. & CFO 44.5k
Mr. Neville Keith Bergin ACSM, B.Sc., B.Sc.(Mining), M.Aus.IMM, MAICD Non-Exec. Director of Production & Director 65 5.04k
Mr. Aaron Brown Exec. Director of Exploration & Exec. Director 102.24k
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, balance sheet assets, and shareholders' equity over time, using data from a specific point in time.
The return on equity signifies how well the management is running the company in terms of capital management. The ideal return on equity is greater than 10%. The return on equity is calculated as net income divided by total share holders equity.
Valuation and Trading Info
The market capitalization of Marmota is and its enterprise value is .
The MEU's stocks Beta value is 0.33 making it 67% less volatile compared to ASX market index. Technology stocks and small caps tend to have higher betas than the market benchmark. This indicates that adding the stock to a portfolio will increase the portfolio's risk, but also increase its expected return. On the other hand utility stocks often have low betas because they tend to move more slowly than market averages.
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Marmota (ASX:MEU) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Marmota's Stock Symbol?
Marmota trades on ASX under the ticker symbol "MEU".
2. What is Marmota's stock price today?
One share of MEU stock can currently be purchased for approximately $0.051.
3. How can I contact Marmota?
Marmota's mailing address is 79-81 Brighton Road Unit 6 Glenelg SA 5045 Australia. The company can be reached via phone at 61 8 8294 0899.
4. What is Marmota's official website?
The official website of Marmota is https://www.marmota.com.au.
5. Which share registry manages Marmota's stock?
Marmota's stock is managed by LINK MARKET SERVICES LIMITED.
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Jim Cook
August 26, 1936 - March 2, 2019
ROCK – Jim Cook, 82, of Rock, died Saturday, March 2, 2019. Born August 26, 1936 at Rock, he was the son of the late Kermit Cook and Ethel Herald Cook. Mr. Cook was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Germany during the Korean War era. He was a member of Lashmeet Freewill Baptist Church. He was a retired mechanic for the Board of Education and was a past-president of the Mercer County Coon Hunters Association. He loved his church and helping members of his community. The family appreciates the care and support he received from his friends, neighbors and church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Judy Moore; and brother-in-law, Donnie Baldwin. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Charlotte Cook; two sons, Michael Cook of Rock and Bill Cook of the home; siblings, Gaye Pennington of Chase City, VA, Darrell Cook and wife Stella of Wayne and Myrna Baldwin of Bridgeton, NJ; and grandchildren, Matthew Moore, William Moore, Tiffany Franco and husband Tommy, Courtney Cook and Michael Cook. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton with Pastor Derrick Cowan, officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery at Bicknal Flats. Memorial contributions may be made to Lashmeet Freewill Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. until service hour at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.bailey-kirk.com.
ROCK – Jim Cook, 82, of Rock, died Saturday, March 2, 2019. Born August 26, 1936 at Rock, he was the son of the late Kermit Cook and Ethel Herald Cook. Mr. Cook was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Germany during the Korean... View Obituary & Service Information
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Last week was amazing. We completed the TechStars Boulder 2012 program, which culminated in Demo Day on Thursday. At Demo Day, each of the companies that's part of the TechStars class presents their pitch in front of several hundred investors and hundreds of community supporters.
We spent weeks working on our pitch; leading up to Demo Day, we honestly hated the process. We are in a crowded space and differentiating for the sake of differentiation just didn't sit well with us. We instinctively felt that we were different and our customers' sentiments echoed that we were on to something, but getting that to surface was excruciating painful and all of our attempts fell flat.
Every time we presented, we were met with the same question: how are we different from our biggest competitors? We knew we needed help, so we relied on TechStars awesome mentor network. We were lucky enough to spend some time with Jason Mendelson at High Plains Raceway, of all places, and picked his brain on how we could clearly articulate the vision we had for DigitalOcean. From that meeting, we knew that where we were failing was in how we were positioning ourselves.
With a renewed focus, we spent the next two weeks rewriting our entire pitch. By the end we ended up with around 10 different demo day pitches. While other companies were busy refining their pitch, we were rewriting ours from scratch.
Luckily it paid off! We went into Demo Day with a pitch that we just finished writing the Friday before. Ben nailed the pitch delivery and the audience loved our story. Nicole prompted us to be prepared to answer those same hard questions that we've heard the entire way through TechStars. But an amazing thing happened: by answering the biggest question that we had during the entire program, we effectively not only told the vision of DigitalOcean, but simultaneously answered the question that was on everyone's mind. The result was that every investor conversation that followed: not a single person asked us how we were going to differentiate from our competitors. Our pitch had already answered that.
Sometimes the things that we resist the most provide the largest value. What we thought was a useless exercise ended up clarifying our company vision and getting us even more excited about what we were creating.


Throwing your Marketing Budget Down the Press!
I don't buy newspapers locally since I end up finding out what is happening through twitter, facebook, and blogs like Poder5 which have earned my trust. In other occasions just by talking with someone offline I get news of everything else that is happening. Here in Puerto Rico many people buy the newspaper daily and there is another group that at least buy it on Sundays. My concern is that like many traditional media channels internationally sadly our newspapers are influenced by a selected small population on the Island. Objective journalism is not something you often see here and if you are small business you should clearly understand that. The larger companies leverage newspapers to keep the population and smaller competitors under there control.
What makes the situation even worst is how local newspapers are full of ads and hardly any valuable content. I had a friend that use to coach Radio industry executives in the sales aspect of their business by recommend them to carry copies of the newspaper. When a customer used the excuse they could not buy radio spots or ads because they had their budget already for newspaper advertisements they should bring out the newspaper and have the customer find the ad they bought.
It might sound like an easy task on a regular newspaper but when you see how many ads they fit in one edition you clearly get the point. If those customers had trouble finding the ad they bought imagine the effect it has when someone just browses over the newspaper trying to tune out the ads. I still see people throwing part of their marketing budget away without actually measuring how effective those ads are.
I think measurement is the biggest obstacle most companies have. No matter what size locally they are more inclined towards spending money on traditional advertising even if it brings them no result. They just clearly want to see there ad and logo on a piece of paper (if they can find it). Some of them actually put in the effort of finding their ad not realizing how inefficient it was to publish the ad in the first place.
When you look at the content these local newspapers provide I would clearly stay away from any advertisements especially if I have a limited budget.
What makes it more ridiculous is that they make people buy the newspaper?
I have a boycott on local newspapers for many reasons that I will discuss on other posts related of the lack of professionalism that lurks locally in this industry and how they try to intimidate any business that tries to call them out on what is wrong.
Stay clear of those individuals that have an offer you can't refuse!
Are there other places where people and businesses throw their marketing budget away? What do you recommend to make sure you are placing your marketing money in the right place?


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Derick Dillard Launches New Attack Against Jazz Jennings
by Tyler Johnson at November 10, 2017 5:57 pm .
Bill O'Reilly. Sean Hannity. Alex Jones. Derick Dillard.
Sure, Jill Duggar's husband may not have earned a spot on the list of the far-right's most emotionally unstable mouthpieces just yet, but he's determined to get there some day.
And like any good professional bully, D-Dill has already chosen a sufficiently vulnerable target at which to direct all of his frustrations over his own intellectual shortcomings.
Presumably acting on instructions issued to him when Jesus appeared in his Chick-Fil-A Hash Brown Scramble Bowl, Derick has launched a one-man war against his fellow TLC reality star Jazz Jennings.
Derick first attacked Jennings in an unprovoked Instagram tirade back in August.
Dillard was slammed on Twitter by folks from all walks of life who were put off by the idea of a grown man attacking a teenage girl, but the father or two carried on in his quest to ... teach a young girl how hateful the world really is?
We're not really sure what Derick was hoping to accomplish.
In fact, we're guessing Derick couldn't tell you what Derick was hoping to accomplish.
But since his bigotry briefly earned the attention of people who hadn't thought about the Duggars since Josh was exposed as a molester, Derick is carrying on with his attack.
In response to a fan who recently pointed out that many of Dillard's tweets and blog posts come off as "hateful," Dillard replied:
"I pity Jazz, 4 those who take advantage of him in order 2 promote their agenda, including the parents who allow these kinds of decisions 2 be made by a child."
He added:
"It's sad that ppl would use a juvenile this way. Again, nothing against him, just unfortunate what's on tv these days."
Replying to those who have pointed out that Derick appears to be relentlessly harassing a girl he's never met who did nothing to provoke him, Dillard added:
"Never bullied anyone, just said I didn't agree with what is being propagated on my TV."
You would think he was talking about the fact that there's a TLC series about a family who harbored a child molester (It's true ! We looked it up!) but no, Derick is still going in on Jazz.
He went on to argue that Jennings is simply too young to make decisions for himself.
In fact, he argues that all minors are incapable of making decisions, which is why he doesn't send his children to school--they might get a head full of ideas and start making choices without his supervision!
We wish we were joking:
"Jazz is being taken advantage of, as part of a larger agenda," Derick argues.
"I hate seeing him used this way," he adds. "Is it good for the government to force kids to go to school before they are old enough to decide how they feel about it?"
Dontcha see? The guv'mint's sending kids to school and brainwashing them with Caitlyn Jenner propaganda!
And don't get Derick started on the moon landing!
For her part, Jennings has yet to reply to Dillard's latest bid for attention, which is typically the best way to deal with bullies.
Besides, she already said everything she needed to in response to his earlier tweets:
"Every day I experience cyber-bullying, but I keep sharing my story. Today was no different," she wrote.
Jazz Jennings: 13 Things to Know!
Further evidence that at 16, Jazz Jennings has attained a level of maturity that Derick Dillard can only dream of.
Watch Counting On online for more of Derick's desperate attempts to attain relevance.
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