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Patients and Their Families Drive Us to Succeed
April 30, 2019 By Troy Markel, MD 1 Comment
Necrotizing enterocolitis affects roughly 10% of the 450,000 premature infants born in the US annually. Treatment advances for NEC have not progressed significantly in the last 30 years, and many clinicians and scientists continue to work diligently to find ways to decrease the morbidity and mortality of NEC.
Over the years, many other prominent disease etiologies have initiated advocacy organizations that are designed to unite patients/families with the disease, bring attention to the unique problems that face those affected by the disease, and fund research that is designed to find a cure or limit negative sequelae. Prior to the era of the internet, only those diseases with the largest number of affected people could afford advocacy groups, because it was just too expensive to print flyers and pamphlets or to design radio and television ads.
Unfortunately, during this time, many of the more "orphan diseases" did not have advocacy or support groups because they could not afford the publicity that was required to unite individuals with the disease. Where did these families turn? Who could help them to get the word out?
Once the internet and social media became mainstream, many smaller advocacy groups began to emerge and were able to get their message out to the rest of the word. Suddenly, avenues like Facebook, Google, and Twitter were able to unite like-minded individuals from these smaller groups.
Such is the story of the NEC Society, a non-profit organization that was launched in 2014 by a mother who lost her 11-month old son to complications of necrotizing enterocolitis. The organization started small but with the help of a few national figureheads and countless hours of work by the directors, it began to reach parents of affected infants and clinicians around the globe.
The organization currently maintains a 12 member Scientific Advisory Council composed of clinicians and nurses, as well as a robust Research Collaborative that involves nearly 50 basic and clinical scientists across the country. But the unique attribute of the NEC Society is not its scientific presence, but its ability to bring both the family perspective and an evidence based clinical approach together under one roof. The organization has more than 600 families under its umbrella, each with a personal story to share.
In 2017, with the help of a PCORI engagement award, the NEC Society hosted the nation's first NEC Symposium at the University of California, Davis. This meeting brought NEC stakeholders and families together for a three day event full of science, advocacy, and family support.
Over the last year, the organization has been very successful in maintaining positive momentum. It had its meeting manuscripts published in the Seminars of Pediatric Surgery, worked with national and international parties to establish May 17th as World NEC Awareness Day, and established the nation's first tissue biorepository for NEC specimens.
This year, with continued support from PCORI and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), the organization will host the second NEC Symposium at the University of Michigan from June 2-5, 2019. During this time, participants will discuss the latest scientific breakthroughs and planned drug trials for the treatment of NEC, as well as ways to continue to prevent the onset of this disease. Most importantly, families and former patients will be onsite to share their stories and inspire us to do everything we can to improve outcomes.
As an academic surgeon scientist, I find it very personal and meaningful to be united with families who have been affected with a disease that I am passionate about curing. Sometimes in today's intense market of academic surgery, with all the demands to publish, write successful grants, teach, and lead divisions and departments, it is daunting to see the forest through the trees. So how do you do it? What keeps you grounded? What aspect of patient care do you use to avoid getting lost?
From my perspective, it is such a refreshing privilege to hear stories from patients and their families and to be reminded why I went into academic surgery in the first place. These stories keep me on task. I feel that we all need this from time to time. We all need to be reminded occasionally that that our tireless efforts in the laboratory, the clinic, the operating room, and the boardroom all really go to help these individuals and not ourselves. Therefore, I would encourage other academic organizations to continue to involve patients and families, because it is the families that we serve and the patients for whom we care who are the ones that will make us truly successful. Please feel free to share personal stories about your career, and how patients and their families kept you grounded in a busy academic environment.
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Troy Markel, MD
Dr. Troy Markel is an Assistant Professor at Indiana University School of Medicine and Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health. He is an avid surgeon scientist and has a basic science laboratory dedicated to the study of novel therapies for necrotizing enterocolitis. He is the founding member of the NEC Society's Research Collaborative and The Co-director of the NEC Society Biorepository.
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La Giunta regionale della Campania ha sede a Napoli, presso Palazzo Santa Lucia. A capo dell'amministrazione regionale è posta, ai sensi dell'articolo 121 della costituzione della Repubblica Italiana e dello statuto della Regione Campania, l'organo collegiale della giunta. Essa è composta dagli assessori regionali ed è guidata dal presidente della regione.

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 Fulvio Martusciello, consigliere delegato alle attività produttive, dal 20 ottobre 2012 fino al 15 maggio 2013.
 Daniela Nugnes, consigliere delegato all'agricoltura, dal 20 ottobre 2012 fino al 15 maggio 2013.

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 Francesco Caruso, consigliere per i rapporti internazionali.
 Paolo De Ioanna, consigliere per i rapporti con le amministrazioni centrali.
 Sebastiano Maffettone, consigliere per l'organizzazione culturale.
 Mario Mustilli, consigliere finanziario.
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A Critical Point For Devolution Of Employment Support In Scotland
IntoWork17 blog: A critical point for devolution of employment support in Scotland
By Michael McElhinney, Head of Employability programme – Scottish Government.
In Scotland we are using devolved powers to deliver employment support that meets the policy aims of Scottish Ministers, deliver more co-ordinated and aligned employment support services, and redefine the Scottish Government's relationship with its partners, including DWP JobCentre Plus.
This is a critical point for devolution of employment support. An important and exciting time. Scottish Ministers are taking the opportunity of devolution to make employment services work differently and more effectively for the people of Scotland. Devolution of employability powers is an opportunity to create a fairer, more prosperous Scotland and an opportunity to improve people's lives.
From its person-centred approach, to its voluntary nature, it is clear that our 2018 Fair Start Scotland is a response to our extensive consultation. From listening to the views of those who need to use employability support to find work, and to stay in work – Scottish Government is working to make our employment programmes not about claimants, customers or cohorts – but about people. People who deserve to be treated with dignity, respect and fairness, and who deserve to achieve their potential.

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Día de los Muertos is not a "Mexican Halloween"
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a cultural celebration that in recent years has gained popularity in the United States. Bright and festively adorned plastic skulls can be found everywhere from Walmart to Trader Joe's, while "sugar skull" costumes abound during the month of October. Despite the growing popularity of the festivities and their symbols, both within and outside of the U.S. Latinx community, not very many people really know the meaning of the celebration. Some describe Day of the Dead as a "Mexican Halloween." It is not.
Halloween as we know it, and Día de los Muertos, handle the notion of death in almost opposite ways. While Halloween capitalizes on gore and fear of death, Day of the Dead is a celebration of life, the inevitability of death, and the fact that you can't have one without the other.
"The Day of the Dead is a day of connection, remembrance and love — for and with — those who have died ('the ancestors')," said Kristin Norget, author of Days of Death, Days of Life: Ritual in the Popular Culture of Oaxaca. "Halloween is completely lacking this important dimension."
This was a time to honor, remember and nourish the souls of the family members who had passed. It was also a reminder of the finite nature of bodily life and a time to celebrate it.
To better understand Day of the Dead traditions, we must discuss its roots. While historians and anthropologists offer many diverging analyses, most agree that our modern renditions are a combination of Catholic rituals with spiritual practices of the indigenous people of the regions we now know as Mexico, Central America, and some parts of South America.
Pre-colonization, indigenous groups shared a fundamental belief in an immortal entity that gave each person its conscience – what we might think of as the soul. After the body's death, this entity would journey on to different realms, Mictlán being the main one, for those who died from old age or a common illness. Other realms include, Tonatiuhichan, for those who died in battle or during the battle of childbirth; Tlalocán, for those who died by water or lightning; and Chichihuacuauhco for children who could not yet care for themselves.
After death, it was believed that the deceased periodically visited their family in the realm of the living. Cempazuchitl, a type of Marigold flower native to the southern regions of Mexico, was used for its strong and distinctive scent as a way to guide the souls back to their loved ones. The family prepared a feast of food and drink to receive the visitors. Oftentimes the family also laid out sweets and toys for the kids. Some groups also brought out tools or other objects that the person favored in life. This was a time to honor, remember and nourish the souls of the family members who had passed. It was also a reminder of the finite nature of bodily life and a time to celebrate it.
Before colonization, the celebration of the dead was held during present day August – the time of harvests and abundance. It spanned a whole month as was measured by the indigenous people- equivalent to approximately 20 days. Today, we celebrate Día de los Muertos on November 1st and November 2nd. The first day is to remember the children or the innocent. The second day is designated for all others to coincide with Día de Todos los Santos, Day of all Saints of the Catholic church. Depending on who tells the story, this current iteration is described as a happy merging of cultures where the Indigenous and the European Catholics simply united their traditions into one.
Another account might talk about the indigenous peoples' resistance to abandon this important part of their spiritual belief system, despite the violent Christianization of all aspects of their lives. Furthermore, according to Stanley Brandes, professor of anthropology at UC Berkeley, it is likely that Day of the Dead became even more important "as a by-product of the enormous loss of life during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries." So concerned was the crown with the celebration of death, that In 1766, the Royal Criminal Chamber prohibited visits to cemeteries. It is likely that the indigenous people decided to disguise their celebration of the dead by shifting it to the new dates that purported to celebrate Saints, and by incorporating some of the elements of the colonizer's imposition.
The traditions of the original Días de los Muertos took on new elements to disguise, bend and twist, but ultimately to survive and transcend the physical and spiritual genocide of a people.
Today, the altars that are part of Día de los Muertos continue to offer food and drink for the souls of the visitors. It will often also include Catholic religious images, accompanied by figurines of Coatlicue, an indigenous deity who represents life, death and rebirth. Families will mutter Catholic prayers while ceremonial copal and sage are burned on the foot of the altar or at the tombstone in the cemetery. Families might arrange cempazuchitl petals in the shape of a cross and place colorful sugar skulls at the altars.
While many ancient cultures around the world have rendered tribute to death (i.e. ancient Egypt), what is remarkable about the Day of the Dead is the fact that it has survived despite the passing of time. The traditions of the original Días de los Muertos took on new elements to disguise, bend and twist, but ultimately to survive and transcend the physical and spiritual genocide of a people.
Perhaps this is why the Day of the Dead traditions are growing in the U.S.: a celebration that was intended to commemorate the life of individuals has come to symbolize the life and resilience of a People. Against all odds, the traditions of the most marginalized people in Mexico and Central America continue to exist and thrive- a lesson appealing to many in the U.S. Latinx community who work to do exactly that.
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This was posted on March 31, 2017 by Sarah Maxwell.
Each of us face things in life that are challenges. In this past week, I had three very difficult work issues that were beyond our control. As I was praying through the second one, I knew what I felt would be best. But as I prayed, the Lord put on my heart that He is still good if things turned out the opposite of what I would like.
So what are you facing right now? Can you see the good in it, or does it feel impossible? Another promise I love from Psalms is this beautiful word picture of the Lord: "my goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust" (Psalm 144:2).
This was posted on March 28, 2017 by Sarah Maxwell.
My awesome sisters planned a very special lunch consisting of salad, homemade rolls (Mary's are melt-in-your-mouth incredible), beef potpie, and oranges. Then, they took it up to her and ate with her.
The result = our friend was very blessed and loved it!
What can you do today to bless others?
This was posted on March 26, 2017 by Sarah Maxwell.
On Sundays, we have an open invitation for any of the extended family who wants to join us for lunch. It seems for quite a few weeks, due to traveling or sickness, we haven't been ALL together. But today we were, and wow, our table is getting very full! Twenty-three strong, with the addition of Benjamin. Praise the Lord for HIS faithfulness! I decided it was worth grabbing a picture.
This was posted on March 23, 2017 by Teri Maxwell.
With the arrival of nice weather, it seemed like a perfect time for a Grandma, Aunties, and grandchildren outing to the park to play and have a picnic. The girls and I packed sandwiches, apples, chips, cookies, and water for all. Since so many of the little ones are in car seats, we took Nathan and Christopher's minivans.
It was a perfect day, with wonderful children, and everyone had a delightful time as you can see.
This was posted on March 21, 2017 by Sarah Maxwell.
Happy 10th Birthday to my little niece, Susannah, who is celebrating in heaven. For those who are new to reading the blog this past year, I'll explain the purpose of this post.
Nathan, my oldest brother, married Melanie in 2002. They both were committed to letting the Lord decide how many children they had. Four and a half years later, they were ecstatic to find out the Lord was blessing them with a little one! I think one of the hardest things in life is waiting–and they were a beautiful example of patiently waiting on the Lord. Melanie's pregnancy was high risk due to multiple factors, and she was on bed rest quite awhile. Then, little Susannah was born March 21st, 2007, 6+ weeks early. But being early wasn't the problem. She never moved or opened her eyes. In the womb, she had been an active little one, even earning the nickname Thumper. During labor, Thumper was carefully monitored, so it was a mystery to the doctors as to what happened.
Death is inevitable. 10 out of 10 people die. But saying good-bye is hard. Really hard. I now have an empathy that I never had for those whose little ones have entered heaven on the early side. The crushing sensation–the darkest night–would "normal" ever feel "normal" again–yet, even in the midst of sorrow, spring bloomed, and slowly the hurt began to heal. 10 years later, Nathan and Melanie are surrounded with five children. God's mercy is abundant.
But even with time, that doesn't mean we've forgotten. Just yesterday, when I was making tortillas with Abby and Betsy, I thought about Susannah–we think of her as a baby, but the reality is, she would have been 10 today. So, yes, we miss her here on earth. But the separation is only temporary. Because of Jesus' shed blood and His mercy, we're heaven bound!
For those who have lost little ones in any stage of pregnancy, stillborn, SIDS, or some other situation, know that we care and we hurt with you.
If you can handle a tear-jerker, here's the slideshow of her short life.
The music is by Joseph, Anna, Jesse, and Mary. Joseph wrote the lyrics.
This was posted on March 19, 2017 by Teri Maxwell.
We enjoyed the Love and Respect Marriage Conference. Before we went, we weren't quite sure what to expect, because the book seemed fairly repetitive. So we weren't sure if the conference would be the same way. Wow! It wasn't at all. We found the live experience to be concise and amazing!
Steve felt Emerson Eggerichs was possibly the best speaker he had heard, both in the Christian and business arena. If you are familiar with Ted Talks, it was equal to and greater than those.
The conference involved a reasonable amount of time. They packed an amazing amount of information into Friday night and Saturday morning, but the presentation riveted our attention. It was condensed and yet covered the key points, being highly practical.
This conference isn't about breaking into small groups or couples having assignments to do together. It is all teaching time. Through out the conference we laughed, everyone else laughed, we saw husbands poking wives and smiling, and wives poking husbands and smiling.
There were 800 to 1000 in attendance at the Aurora conference, and the majority of couples were in their 20's or 30's although there were couples into their 60's like Steve and me and even older.
Almost all went forward at the end to recommit their marriage to the Lord by implementing what was learned and asking forgiveness for past failures. Likely the ones who didn't go forward weren't going to try to move since the front filled up quickly and only the aisles were left for others.
It was clear that hearts were touched. Steve and my hearts were! After almost 43 years of marriage, we learned things that we are excited to put into practice in our marriage.
It was a simple, yet highly applicable, message that could transform a terrible marriage and energize a great one.
The proof in always in the fruit. We believe that the message was right—biblical and personal. The fruit depends on whether those in attendance will implement it. From the stories shared, it is likely many will. That is exciting, especially with the number of young couples who were there.
We had a nice dinner out after the conference.


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Economic liberalisation and technological change over the past several decades have altered the global economy profoundly. Businesses, and particularly those involved in the energy sector, have responded to reduced trade barriers and advancement of technology through international expansion, cross-border investments, partnerships and joint ventures of every description.
The move to today's 'internationality' of business and trade patterns alone would have been sufficient to jet-propel the growth of international arbitration. But when coupled with the uncertainties and distrust of 'foreign' court systems and procedures, the stage was set for a move to processes and institutions more suited to the resolution of a new world of transborder disputes.
Not surprisingly, the concept and number of international commercial arbitrations have grown enormously over the past 25 years. Bolstered by the advantages of party autonomy (particularly over access to a neutral forum and the ability to choose expert arbitrators), confidentiality, relative speed and cost-effectiveness, as well as near worldwide enforceability of awards, the system is flourishing. And if a single industry sector can lay claim to parental responsibility for the present universality of international arbitration as the go-to choice for the resolution of commercial and investor-state disputes, it must be the energy business. It is the poster boy of arbitral globalisation.
Led by oil and gas, the energy sector is marked by enormously complex, capital-intensive international deals and projects, frequently involving prominent parties and state interests. Transactions and partnerships are often long-term in nature, and involve 'foreign' places and players. Political instability and different cultural backgrounds characterise many of the sector's investments. In short, the energy sector is a natural incubator for disputes best suited to resolution through international arbitrations.
Indeed, over the past 50 years or so, following a rash of nationalisations in North Africa, the Gulf States and in parts of Latin America, and the lessons learned in 'foreign courts', there is scarcely a major energy sector contract (whether oil, gas, electric, nuclear, wind or solar) that does not call for disputes to be resolved before an independent and neutral arbitral tribunal, seated, where possible, in a neutral, arbitration-friendly place.
The experience and statistics of the major arbitral institutions bear out the claim that the energy sector has driven, and continues to account for, major growth in international arbitration. ICSID is illustrative, where 42 per cent of its caseload in 2017 involved the energy sector. At the LCIA, case statistics for 2017 revealed that some 34 per cent of respondents were from the energy and resources sector. Between 2014 and 2015, the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Institute saw a 100 per cent increase in the number of its energy-related cases.
Although much of the evidence of the energy sector's arbitral demand is anecdotal, those arbitrators who are known in the field report growing demand and a steady increase in enquiries as to availability. And having regard to the multifaceted fallout from the oil price crash of 2014, a revival of resource nationalism (which exacerbates the natural tension between energy investors and host states), together with Russia's continuing economic difficulties and a world where sanctions imperil contractual performance, the only realistic expectation is for further reliance on arbitrators and arbitral institutions to cope with the disputes that are surfacing daily.
Another driver towards arbitration is the fact that the number of substantive players in the sector is relatively limited. These parties will invariably have multiple agreements, partnerships and joint ventures with each other at the same time, many of which are long term. These dynamics call for disputes to be resolved by decision makers who are known to and trusted by all, and whose decisions are final. The simple fact about business is that the economic uncertainty associated with an unresolved dispute overhanging a long-term partnership is often considered to be more problematic than getting to its quick and definitive resolution, even if the resolution is unfavourable in the context of the particular deal.
Against this backdrop, when Gordon Kaiser raised the question with me in the summer of 2014 of producing a book that gathered together the thinking and recent experiences of some of the leading counsel in the sector, it resonated immediately. Gordon was also more than pleased when I suggested that we might try to interest Doak Bishop as a partner in the project.
With Doak's acceptance of the challenge, we have tried, in the first two editions, to produce a coherent and comprehensive coverage of many of the most obvious, recurring or new issues that are now faced by those who do business in the energy sector and by their legal and expert advisers.
Before agreeing to take on the role of general editor and devoting serious time to the project, we needed to find a publisher. Because of my long-standing relationship with Law Business Research, the publisher of Global Arbitration Review, we decided that I should discuss the concept and structure of our proposed work with David Samuels, GAR's publisher, and Richard Davey, then managing director of LBR. To our delight, the shared view was that the work could prove to be a valuable addition to the resource material now available. On the assumption that we could persuade a sufficient number of those we had provisionally identified as potential contributors, the project was under way.
Having taken on the task, my aim as general editor has been to achieve a substantive quality consistent with The Guide to Energy Arbitrations being seen as an essential desktop reference work in our field. To ensure the high quality of the content, I agreed to go forward only if we could attract as contributors colleagues who were among the internationally recognised leaders in the field. The book is now in its third edition, and Doak, Gordon and I feel blessed to have been able to enlist the support of such an extraordinarily capable list of contributors over the years.
The third edition of The Guide to Energy Arbitrations has been expanded with a new chapter on upstream oil and gas disputes. The remaining chapters have all been updated to reflect developments since 2017.
In future editions, we hope to fill in important omissions, such as the changing dynamics of investment cases under the Energy Charter Treaty, including the consequences of the Achmea decision of the European Court of Justice; the contours of fair and equitable treatment; injunctions against and the setting aside of awards; bribery and corruption; sovereign immunity and enforcement issues; force majeure and contractual allocations; and intellectual property and insurance disputes in the energy sector.
Without the tireless efforts of the GAR/LBR team this work never would have been completed within the very tight schedule we allowed ourselves. David Samuels and I are greatly indebted to them. Finally, I am enormously grateful to Doris Hutton Smith (my long-suffering PA), who has managed endless correspondence with our contributors with skill, grace and patience.
I hope that all of my friends and colleagues who have helped with this project have saved us from error – but it is I alone who should be charged with the responsibility for such errors as may appear.
Although it should go without saying, this third edition will obviously benefit from the thoughts and suggestions of our readers, for which we will be extremely grateful, on how we might be able to improve the next edition.


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The House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee has launched an inquiry into how effective the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) is at ensuring Child Maintenance reaches children.
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Hello anyone who's interested in auditioning, or here to check the series out! I'm Alex, a young (fetus aged young) film maker, and I wanted to start a new RP series on the game Minecraft called Metanoia.
My friend Ciara/Dipper and I tried to make the general idea of this roleplay as out of the box as possible. There's a lot of RP series ideas that are very, very overused. Now, nothing is wrong with that, as a lot of these series' are actually very well scripted. But we just wanted to make something creative and unique-- even if it isn't very well made.
The main idea of this series is in the description of the video, so please look at it if you're interested.
My initial idea of the length of the series, while it isn't comfirmed, I would like somewhere around fifty 4-12 minute episodes. I'm thinking, with my busy schedule and all the voice actors schedules, this could take us till maybe March 2018. If you get accepted, I'll give you your script lines for the next three videos. If possible, please try to get them in within 5-10 days or less. You can send them to me by e-mail or by making an unlisted video on youtube and sending the link to me, and my channel and e-mail, once again, are in the description of the video. I will have a group chat on Discord to send the lines in, but I'm only opening it when all the voice actors are chosen.
I'm suggesting voice actors 10-19 audition, but if your older and your audition is good, than of course I'll accept you! And sorry, this job doesn't pay, but it may potentially get some publicity, and if people know your name and know your a good voice actor, you may get some people who have paying cast calls wanting you to audition!
The lines for each part are under the character's information in the video, but I'll also link them under each character on here. That's all, and thanks for reading this!
Read bout' it in the video and vudeo description.
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Medical illustrations of breastfeeding have been created for clients for use within health education and they are being used by Birth Centres, Lactation Consultants, Childbirth Educators, Physiotherapists, Obstetricians, Healthcare Workers, Birth Doulas, and Midwives, Websites on Health Education.
These types of illustrations can be used along side photographs and text because they help to provide a visual story in such an immediate and easy way. Its long been recognised that medical illustrations that accompany written text is an excellent way for any expectant mother or a mother with a newborn to understand breastfeeding and the anatomy involved.
Breastfeeding is encouraged by healthcare professionals as the best way to feed a baby, as the breast milk contains antibodies that help an infant fight off viruses and bacteria and because it lowers an infant's risk of having asthma or allergies. For these reasons as well as helping the mother to bond with their baby is why health workers are so keen to gain the mothers trust and this is done through education of the advantages of breastfeeding. The medical images go a long way to helping in this education.
Healthcare workers use medical illustrations like the ones we are showing in our galleries to help teach new parents of the advantages of breastfeeding, as an instructional tool and to demonstrate the anatomy of the process.
Our illustrations of the breastfeeding positions have also been popular to help the new mother get to grips with feeing their infant and the various holding positions. Being able to refer to a helpful visual goes a long way with being able to follow the health-workers instructions. New mothers can be tired so any form of helping tool from a diagram to an illustration will always be helpful.
There are more examples of Joanna's work regarding illustrations of pregnancy and birth then also examples of previous clients who have used Joanna's work for the health and educational marketing for a pregnancy app and also of pregnancy anatomical charts.
Breastfeeding, or nursing, is a mothers way of feeding their babies and young children and providing all the nutrition they need through milk from the breast. During the first few weeks of life babies will fall into a pattern but roughly they will feed at least 8 times a day and the duration of a feeding is usually ten to fifteen minutes on each breast which satisfies their hunger and thirst at the same time.
The benefits of breastfeeding as encouraged by health workers are that it helps form a bond between the mother and their infant plus there are some key health benefits for the mother. These include the production of prolactin which produces a peaceful, nurturing sensation that allows the mother to relax and focus on their child.
Breastfeeding also delays the return of menstruation and fertility, a phenomenon known as lactational amenorrhea. Other hormones are released such as oxytocin which promotes a strong sense of love and attachment between the mother and infant.
There are also hormones that cause the ducts and glandular tissue or alveoli to grow and increase in size and allow the breasts to start to make the first milk. The complex physiology of breastfeeding includes a delicate balance of these hormones and they are called oestrogen, progesterone, prolactin and oxytocin. The milk is produced by the time a mother is in her second trimester.
Need breastfeeding or foetal development pregnancy medical illustrations, medical art or visualisations?


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`required` lists a set of packages (not projects) that must be included in
Gopkg.lock. This list is merged with the set of packages imported by the current
project.
```toml
required = ["github.com/user/thing/cmd/thing"]
```

**Use this for:** linters, generators, and other development tools that

* Are needed by your project
* Aren't `import`ed by your project, [directly or transitively](FAQ.md#what-is-a-direct-or-transitive-dependency)
* You don't want put in your `GOPATH`, and/or you want to lock the version

Please note that this only pulls in the sources of these dependencies. It does not install or compile them. So, if you need the tool to be installed you should still run the following (manually or from a `Makefile`)  after each `dep ensure`:

```bash
cd vendor/pkg/to/install
go install .
```

This only works reliably if this is the only project to install these executables. This is not enough if you want to be able to run a different version of the same executable depending on the project you're working. In that case you have to use a different `GOBIN` for each project, by doing something like this before running the above commands:

```bash
export GOBIN=$PWD/bin
export PATH=$GOBIN:$PATH
```

You might also try [virtualgo](https://github.com/GetStream/vg), which installs dependencies in the `required` list automatically in a project specific `GOBIN`.

## `ignored`
`ignored` lists a set of packages (not projects) that are ignored when dep statically analyzes source code. Ignored packages can be in this project, or in a dependency.
```toml
ignored = ["github.com/user/project/badpkg"]
```

**Use this for:** preventing a package and any of that package's unique
dependencies from being installed.

## `metadata`
`metadata` can exist at the root as well as under `constraint` and `override` declarations.

`metadata` declarations are ignored by dep and are meant for usage by other independent systems.

A `metadata` declaration at the root defines metadata about the project itself. While a `metadata` declaration under a `constraint` or an `override` defines metadata about that `constraint` or `override`.
```toml
[metadata]
key1 = "value that convey data to other systems"
system1-data = "value that is used by a system"
system2-data = "value that is used by another system"
```

## `constraint`
A `constraint` provides rules for how a [direct dependency](FAQ.md#what-is-a-direct-or-transitive-dependency) may be incorporated into the
dependency graph.
They are respected by dep whether coming from the Gopkg.toml of the current project or a dependency.
```toml
[[constraint]]
  # Required: the root import path of the project being constrained.
  name = "github.com/user/project"
  # Recommended: the version constraint to enforce for the project.
  # Only one of "branch", "version" or "revision" can be specified.
  version = "1.0.0"
  branch = "master"
  revision = "abc123"

  # Optional: an alternate location (URL or import path) for the project's source.
  source = "https://github.com/myfork/package.git"

  # Optional: metadata about the constraint or override that could be used by other independent systems
  [metadata]
  key1 = "value that convey data to other systems"
  system1-data = "value that is used by a system"
  system2-data = "value that is used by another system"
```

**Use this for:** having a [direct dependency](FAQ.md#what-is-a-direct-or-transitive-dependency)
use a specific branch, version range, revision, or alternate source (such as a
fork).

## `override`
An `override` has the same structure as a `constraint` declaration, but supersede all `constraint` declarations from all projects. Only `override` declarations from the current project's are applied.

```toml
[[override]]
  # Required: the root import path of the project being constrained.
  name = "github.com/user/project"
  # Optional: specifying a version constraint override will cause all other constraints on this project to be ignored; only the overridden constraint needs to be satisfied. Again, only one of "branch", "version" or "revision" can be specified.
  version = "1.0.0"
  branch = "master"
  revision = "abc123"
  # Optional: specifying an alternate source location as an override will enforce that the alternate location is used for that project, regardless of what source location any dependent projects specify.
  source = "https://github.com/myfork/package.git"

  # Optional: metadata about the constraint or override that could be used by other independent systems
  [metadata]
  key1 = "value that convey data to other systems"
  system1-data = "value that is used by a system"
  system2-data = "value that is used by another system"
```

**Use this for:** all the same things as a [`constraint`](#constraint), but for
[transitive dependencies](FAQ.md#what-is-a-direct-or-transitive-dependency).
See [How do I constrain a transitive dependency's version?](FAQ.md#how-do-i-constrain-a-transitive-dependencys-version)
for more details on how overrides differ from `constraint`s. _Overrides should
be used cautiously, sparingly, and temporarily._

## `version`

`version` is a property of `constraint`s and `override`s. It is used to specify
version constraint of a specific dependency.

Internally, dep uses [Masterminds/semver](https://github.com/Masterminds/semver)
to work with semver versioning.

`~` and `=` operators can be used with the versions. When a version is specified
without any operator, `dep` automatically adds a caret operator, `^`. The caret
operator pins the left-most non-zero digit in the version. For example:
```
^1.2.3 means 1.2.3 <= X < 2.0.0
^0.2.3 means 0.2.3 <= X < 0.3.0
^0.0.3 means 0.0.3 <= X < 0.1.0
```

To pin a version of direct dependency in manifest, prefix the version with `=`.
For example:
```toml
[[constraint]]
  name = "github.com/pkg/errors"
  version = "=0.8.0"
```

[Why is dep ignoring a version constraint in the manifest?](FAQ.md#why-is-dep-ignoring-a-version-constraint-in-the-manifest)

# Example

Here's an example of a sample Gopkg.toml with most of the elements

```toml
required = ["github.com/user/thing/cmd/thing"]

ignored = ["github.com/user/project/pkgX", "bitbucket.org/user/project/pkgA/pkgY"]

[metadata]
codename = "foo"

[[constraint]]
  name = "github.com/user/project"
  version = "1.0.0"

  [metadata]
  property1 = "value1"
  property2 = 10

[[constraint]]
  name = "github.com/user/project2"
  branch = "dev"
  source = "github.com/myfork/project2"

[[override]]
  name = "github.com/x/y"
  version = "2.4.0"

  [metadata]
  propertyX = "valueX"
```

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This half term we will be training twenty Year 9 students to fulfil the role of peer mentors to a small group of younger students. The training will involve education on communication skills, time and workload management, safeguarding and developing effective relationships. Once trained, the peer mentors are matched with Year 7 students who they meet weekly to act as a resource, a helping hand, a sounding board, and a referral service. The job of the peer mentor is to provide support, encouragement, and information to students who may benefit from the experience of someone who has been in their place. For further details on the peer mentoring programme please contact Mr Cushing, Pupil Premium Progress Leader.


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Entalophoridae is a family of bryozoans belonging to the order Cyclostomatida.

Genera

Genera:
 Bicoronipora Walter, 1987
 Bisidmonea d'Orbigny, 1853
 Brachysoecia Canu & Bassler, 1922

References

Cyclostomatida


Since I've been reviewing how I did during 2018, I came across 2 simple productivity hacks which helped me see massive improvement in how I work and how I run my business.
In this 7-minute solo episode, I share 2 simple hacks I started using in 2018 which were instrumental in boosting my productivity massively.
Leuchtturm1917 Medium Size Hardcover A5 Notebook - a rather simple bullet journal.
The Bullet Journal Method: Track the Past, Order the Present, Design the Future - a more detailed one from the creator of bullet journals.
The Tomato One app (it's free) for using the POMODORO technique (i) on Mac OS (ii) on iOS.
You can also consider using Focus Booster. It has a FREE starter plan; plun it works on Windwos, Online, Mac, and Mobile (iOS & Android).
You can also get a tangible POMODORO device on Amazon.
Some other POMODORO apps are covered here by Zapier.
If you want to learn time management from the inventor of the POMODORO technique, read (or listen to) The Pomodoro Technique: The Life-Changing Time-Management System.
Would you like to share your productivity hacks? Leave a comment below, or contact me here.


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Traffic Deaths Jump by More Than 10% in the First Half of 2016
September 13, 2022 October 11, 2016 by adminakb
A stunning report from the U.S Department of Transportation last week revealed that traffic fatalities across the nation rose by an estimated 10.4% in the first half of 2016. The sharp jump comes on the heels of a 7.2% increase in 2015.
The Hard (and Difficult) Numbers
17,775 people lost their lives on the roads during the first half of 2016. That's compared to 16,100 over the same period in 2015. There were eventually 35,092 traffic deaths last year.
"We have an immediate crisis on our hands, and we also have a long-term challenge," said Mark Rosekind, director of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Why Are More and More People Dying on the Highway?
In 2014, roadway deaths dipped to a historic low after decades of steady decline. So why the sudden uptick?
During a period of numerous well-publicized recalls – like the General Motors ignition switch and the Takata airbag – it would be tempting to point to non-human factors. However, vehicle defects accounted for about 5% of fatal crashes.
"It is important to know that human behaviors are by far the largest cause of (traffic) fatalities," said Rosekind.
The NHTSA pointed to an improved economy as a cause. "One of the things we know is that people (are driving) more miles, and the kind of driving people do has changed. They go to more parties, leading to more risky types of driving," Rosekind continued.
Overall, travel is simply more affordable now. More vehicles on the road combined with distraction caused by human behavior can be a deadly combination.
"It's not just phone calls or texts – it's everything that we can do on those devices that have become a part of our lives. But when you're behind the wheel isn't the time to be updating your Facebook page, checking your messages or making dinner reservations," said Debbie Hersman, president of the National Safety Council.
Men More Likely to Die in Auto Crashes Than Women
Using crash data from 2012, the NHTSA was able to confirm that male motorists are twice as likely to be killed in auto accidents than women. During that year, 23,808 men lost their lives on the highways compared to 9,733 women.
Among the factors contributing to this gender gap are:
Men place about 50% more miles on their vehicles each year on average than women
More aggressive driving tendencies of men
Men are more likely to drive drunk
Toward Zero Deaths and the Promise of New Technology
While issuing their report, the Department of Transportation pledged $1 million per year for the next three years for the Toward Zero Deaths campaign.
Originally launched in Sweden in 1997, the Toward Zero Deaths campaign has since been adopted by a host of U.S. cities. It focuses on engineering, education, and enforcement to reduce highway deaths to zero.
Also offering encouraging news is the rapid introduction of self-driving cars and other advanced technologies.
If You're Injured in an Auto Accident, Call Barber & Associates
During an auto crash, the human body is placed in an incredibly vulnerable position.
In addition to possibly being hurt from the impact itself, victims can experience burn injuries if there is a fire in the vehicle, spinal cord and brain injuries, cuts from broken glass and other debris, soft-tissue injuries (whiplash), broken bones and more.
If you're injured in an auto accident due to another driver's negligence, you definitely have the right to demand that driver cover the costs.
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Why Did Jay Nixon Spit in Our Faces?
September 14, 2011 by Bill Hennessy in Jefferson City
When Jay Nixon decided to ignore the voters, ignore the Missouri Constitution, and ignore the power of the legislature, he spit in our faces. But why? Maybe because his special session is failing.
Maybe because, to save the centerpiece of that legislation, House Speaker Steve Tilley needed protection from the grass roots.
Maybe because Jay Nixon is as crooked as a dog's hind leg and doesn't give a hoot about you, your state, your country, or the law. (H/T to Ed Martin for pointing us to Kinder v. Holden, which makes Nixon's action illegal.)
Maybe because Nixon believes he has no chance of losing re-election next year.
Or maybe it's a combination of these.
In this case, motives count. For that reason, I say we keep our focus on the Missouri legislature, demanding that Aerotropolis remain as the Senate left it. Here's why.
Governor Jay Nixon is playing games with an Executive Order that would implement ObamaCare exchanges in Missouri without authorizing legislation. His timing seems intentional. He wants to get the grass roots folks off Tilley's back so that Tilley and restore Aerotropolis earmarks into the Economic Development bill pending in the Special Session.
This makes sense. On Tuesday, we learned that Tilley was splitting the Republican House Caucus into 4 groups to use the persuasion of power over Aerotropolis. (Apparently, Tilley likes to use some aggressive psychological techniques on Tea Party freshmen to get them to comply with his will—or, at least, the will Tilley's donors.) Tilley wants to shove into the bill the $300 million the Missouri Senate removed. (If Tilley's a conservative, I'm a Hottentot.)
So, by overriding the Missouri Constitution (by violating Kinder v. Holden) and emasculating the Missouri legislature, Nixon gets $21 million in federal money to hand out to friends, he gets Aerotropolis funding, and he gets a successful end to his Special Session. Tilley gets even more mind control over his House reps and whatever goodies are promised to his campaign coffers from the Aerotropolis supporters.
You and me? We get screwed, of course.
September 14, 2011 /Bill Hennessy
Jay Nixon, Kinder v- Holden, missouri, obamacare, Special Session, Steve Tilley
Steve Tilley vs. the Constitution
April 16, 2011 by Bill Hennessy in Campaigns and Elections, Jefferson City
And, he's back. Missouri House Speaker Steve Tilley (R-Perryville) has signed onto legislation designed to circumvent the Electoral College in presidential elections. Like his position on embryonic stem cell research and the national debt, Tilley seems far out of step with Missouri's Republican base on this. And this guy wants to be Lt. Governor? Please.
This might be old news to some.
I see that Big Government's Josie Wales blogged about the national effort last August. But this is the first I heard of it in Missouri, and the first I'd heard that Tilley's a co-sponsor (h/t Caroline Mueller). As Josie said:
Under the progressive-statist plan to eliminate the electoral college, a state's popular will would be rejected for the national will. I cannot think of anything more un-democratic than changing someone's vote without his consent! But this is the plan states like Masachusetts now encourage.
Make no mistake: on this issue, Tilley sides with the hardest of the hard left.
The movement's goal is to get states to require Electors to vote according to the national popular vote instead of the according to the way residents of a state vote.
For example, in 2008, Missouri's 11 Electors voted for John McCain and Sarah Palin because they won the majority of votes in the state. Under HB974, which Tilley co-sponsored, those votes would have gone to Barack Obama because Obama won the popular vote.
If the law passed in all 50 states, the electoral college would always be a unanimous vote for the popular vote winner, making the body meaningless.
Direct democracy fails.
The U.S. Constitution guarantees every state a republican form of government. And as conservative activist Caroline Mueller pointed out privately, if we're going to do away with the Electoral College, the way to do it is through a Constitutional Amendment, not legislative slight-of-hand. (Caroline says she opposes such an amendment, btw.)
But let's not do it at all.
Luckily, conservative floor leader Tim Jones (R-Ballwin) and other conservatives in the House will fight against this measure to make Missouri's electoral votes meaningless.
Team Tilley strikes out again.
P.S. On our end of the political spectrum, Ed Martin has a State Sovereignty page up.
April 16, 2011 /Bill Hennessy
electoral college, jefferson city, leftist, missouri, Politics, pro-life, statist, Steve Tilley, tilley
Campaigns and Elections, Jefferson City
Steve Tilley vs. Fiscal Responsibility
April 14, 2011 by Bill Hennessy in Economics and Economy, Jefferson City
Four men risked their political lives to help solve the problem of our lifetimes, but they forgot to massage Steve Tilley's monstrous ego. When John McCain (R-AZ) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) agree with Michele Bachmann and Rush Limbaugh, you can bet the issue is beyond debate.
In this case, the issue is the massive U.S. debt and what that debt is about to do to America.
McCain compared the U.S. situation to Greece and Spain, saying we should prepare for a "fiscal meltdown."
Roy Blunt, meanwhile, said raising the debt ceiling without hard measures to cut spending would be "simply reckless."
Has Missouri House Speaker Steve Tilley gotten the message? Apparently not.
Tilley is threatening to knee-cap the spending deal struck by Missouri Senators Lembke, Nieves, Schaaf, and Kraus designed to wean Missouri off Washington's teat.
According to the News-Leader.com:
And Tilley said the House won't put too much weight on what he believes the Senate wants him to do.
"I'm not going to be held hostage by a few people," he said.
Of course not. Not unless the hostage takers are billionaires.
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Economics and Economy, Jefferson City


My only regret after going to Mexico, is not going sooner.
The border that stretches between us should never become greater than the people who live on the other side.
To help you take advantage of Summer days to follow Jesus a little closer, we gathered some recommended resources from a few Valley View staff!
I feel very strongly this can be a year that finds both you and me intentionally connecting with God on a deeper level.
We are so excited to welcome our newest staff member, Missy Farley, as our Children's Minister!
Is the tithe an obligation for followers of Christ?
Your influence matters! Every follower must learn how to lead.
Whether we are in the USA, Africa or anywhere in the world, we have the same goal and desire, which is Jesus Christ and being right with Jesus. We are truly brothers and sisters in Christ.
Over & beyond... God brings life out of brokenness, far exceeding our understanding, surpassing the limits of life itself.
The words "throughout all generations" in this concluding sentence of the Apostle Paul's prayer for the Ephesian believers resonate with me as I think about going "beyond".
Paul's letter to the Ephesian church deals with topics at the very core of what it means to be a Christian—both in faith and in practice—regardless of any particular problem in the community.
Visiting their homes, hearing their stories, worshipping together, and observing their Faith being strengthened as His words were delivered in their language is something I will remember and share throughout my lifetime.
Stewardship is first acknowledging that what you possess is not your own. Be it money, talent, resources, even your very life is not your own.
This past November, five men from Valley View took an opportunity to join God in the work that He is doing there.
My prayer is that Propel would give the women of Valley View the skills and confidence to lead well in their circle of influence.
What is it about Easter that softens an entire culture's attitude toward Jesus? Dyed eggs, fluffy bunnies, egg hunts... ?
As I've been thinking about Valentine's Day this year, I've been thinking a little differently. What if I show love to those I don't know so well this year?
There are a few big reasons why I think Discover is an important event to attend as a part of the body of Valley View Christian Church.


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Alecia Bailey, an English language assistant in Barranquilla, Colombia, explains why it's important to make friends among the locals, and gives some tips for soaking up the Colombian nightlife.
Barranquilla is known as 'the city of open arms' and this is reflected in the everyday culture. If you're lost, fancy heading down to el centro for some shopping or just want to find the only McDonald's in the city, there is always someone to help. But to make friends in a foreign city means more than just asking for directions.
London, where I'm from, is a social playground. It's easy to find things to do and people to meet wherever you go. Barranquilla, on the other hand, is not a tourist hotspot, which means you have to try a bit harder to find things to do. But if you stay curious and do a bit of research, you can uncover all sorts of social opportunities, from joining a salsa club to attending local cultural events.
It goes without saying that learning and speaking the language is essential to connecting with others abroad on a friendship level. Even if your language skills are not great, making the effort will always be appreciated. One of the best things about Barranquilla and Colombia in general is that people come from different cultural backgrounds.
It's very important to be socially approachable too. Often, people are interested in you, where you come from and what you think about their country. I've found that it's always best to be open to this curiosity and find positive things to say about the experience you're having.
Barranquilla is more commonly known as a stop-off point between historical paradise Cartagena and the natural beauty of Santa Marta and is therefore often overlooked. Here are a few reasons why you should check it out, especially if you want to have a good time and party costeño-style! [i.e., as originally in the coastal regions in some of Latin America].
La Troja is a patrimonial and cultural venue that boasts a very chilled-out scene to the tune of Sabrosa Salsa. The great thing about it is that you don't have to dance all the time. The bar itself is set on the corner of Calle 74, esquina Carrera 44, out in the open air, with loads of tables and chairs and friendly waiters ready to get you an Aguila 'bien fria' [cold beer]. It´s the perfect place to get some beers with friends and soak up some Colombian nightlife while you practise your newest salsa moves.
If mainstream is more your kind of thing, then Calle 84 ['Street 84′] is definitely the place for you. Located in the Northern part of the city, this street blasts a variety of music such as R'n'B, vallenato, hip hop, dance, champeta and dancehall, to name a few. Ranging from cocktail bars to traditional cantinas, this party calle is sure to offer somewhere for you to bust a move.
For lovers of reggaeton and dancehall, Big Up Bar is the place to go to. Just a few blocks away from Calle 84, Big Up Bar is a classic Caribbean dance hall complete with all the Afro Latino trimmings. You can even meet a few people from the island of San Andrés there. If you manage to miss Barranquilla carnival, this spot will give you an idea of what goes on.
This hipster venue usually hosts the French language facilities, but on weekends, you can always find an event or two. If they are not free, events will not cost more than $30,000 COP (Around GBP 10) and they are totally worth it. Soaking up foreign culture while listening to some electro champeta or Latin reggae is always a good time.
Based in Puerto Colombia, this sound crew regularly visit Barranquilla spots with resident DJs boasting a prominent costeño vibe, from African-influenced champeta to bass-driven dancehall. If you can get to nearby Pradomar (less than 30 mins in local bus), they also have a weekly party at Club Kilimanjaro.
Finally, take a look at this events listing to get the latest for Barranquilla.
Find out more about becoming an English language assistant. The deadline for applications to teach in China and Spain is 21 February 2016, and for all other countries is 17 January 2016.
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I can't remember how I learned how to swim as a kid. I think I was one of those kids that just got thrown in and had to figure it out for myself. That's not something I wanted for my kids, so when Goldfish Swim School reached out to us, I knew this partnership was meant to be. The kids will be taking weekly swim lessons and I'll be sharing their progress here and on social media!
Our very first visit, I was blown away. Most of the places that offer swim lessons here are only during the summer when outdoor pools can be utilized. Not at Goldfish – you can take year round lessons, even in the dead of winter, because the pool is kept at 90 degrees! That's just ONE of the many reasons going to Goldfish Swim School is the RIGHT choice for any family.
Class sizes are small. There are no more than 4 children per instructor, so it's very personal and for your 30-minute lesson, your child feels safe and comfortable with their new swimming friends!
The check-in process is so simple. On your first visit, your child is given a special key card with a barcode on it. Every time you arrive, you simply scan the barcode and it checks your child in and shows you what lane they are on. It's very simple, and if you keep the card on your keys, it's easy to remember!
The parent viewing area has PLENTY of seating. You'll see the flow of traffic and how it quickly becomes a routine. With five minutes left at the end of a session, parents are called in to see their child's progress. During that five-minute window is when you can claim a chair or two at your child's lane. This is also the perfect time for a last minute bathroom run!
Encouragement and ribbons. There are not just plenty of high-fives and cheers, the instructors give out ribbons for various milestones. You'll see what happens at their first lesson, it will help solidify that you are in the right place.
Goodies! After each lesson, your child can take home a balloon and a special "treat". The balloon is probably the most exciting thing for my kids, they love picking a color and bringing it home to play "keep away".
Showers, large bathrooms, changing rooms, swimsuit dryer and hair dryers. You guys, I can't even begin to describe how amazing it is to get everyone dried, dressed, and even our swimsuits dried after each lesson. Your first time will be chaotic, trust me. It took us like 30 minutes to get everyone showered, dried, dressed and ready to leave. There are showers with body wash and shampoo available so you can rinse off or wash up completely, then there are changing rooms to use for drying and getting dressed. I've actually seen quite a few parents wear their own swim suit under their clothes and quickly strip down to that to help their little one shower off. I ended up partially soaked our first time, so this is kind of a genius idea! The swimsuit dryer is great and only takes a couple of minutes. There is also a hair drying station with several blow dryers and a big mirror. This is PERFECT for cold weather so no one goes outside with wet hair!
Family swim hours. Outside of your regular lessons, your family can take advantage of the Goldfish Swim School facilities for family swim time! This is such a great opportunity to have fun and see how your child is progressing with their lessons.
You can have parties and special events at Goldfish Swim School! How awesome would it be to have an indoor pool party for a birthday? It's definitely something to consider if your family loves Goldfish!
The entire staff is trained and certified and so incredibly friendly and helpful. During our first visit, we had a quick tour (definitely ask for one!) and every staff member we have met has been so great. The instructors love what they do – you can see it with how interactive and fun each lesson is. They make it fun so it doesn't seem like work, and the kids just love it!
If I've persuaded you into at least seeing if Goldfish Swim School might be a match for you and your family, go see where the closest location is.


Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE: COG) today announced that it has received the air quality permit for its Lathrop Compressor Station to begin construction. With the permit, Cabot will immediately begin the installation of its next three compressors. Once operational, fully permitted and tested, these units are expected to add 105 to 120 Mmcf per day of capacity. Cabot expects to have this phase of the station operational by early to mid-February.
"This is yet another exciting event for Cabot as we end 2010 and look ahead to 2011," said Dan O. Dinges, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We have been capacity constrained much of this fall and winter waiting on this permit. As we move forward with facility installation, we will be able to provide new clarity on production guidance in the February year-end teleconference."


Chicken BLT Salad with Spicy Avocado Ranch Dressing is fresh, cool, crunchy and the perfect way to use up grilled chicken.
Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.
Cut the bacon strips in half widthwise, then cut in half lengthwise to create four "mini" strips of bacon. Place in a skillet or saute pan. Cook over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
Place lettuce in salad bowls or on a plate. Top with chicken, red onion, tomatoes, avocado and bacon. Drizzle wtih dressing. Serve immediately.


1. that the offence could not be committed without proof of fault in causing the death. His failure to have a licence and insurance was at fault but it wasn't this that caused the death.
2. Alternatively his driving, although a cause of death, was minimal in relation to the victim's own action in causing death.
Appeal dismissed. His conviction was upheld. The offence was one of strict liability and therefore fault in causing death was not required. It was sufficient that his driving was a cause of death it need not be a substantial cause.


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import apple.foundation.NSArray;
import apple.foundation.NSMethodSignature;
import apple.foundation.NSSet;
import apple.foundation.NSValue;
import apple.foundation.protocol.NSCopying;
import org.moe.natj.c.ann.FunctionPtr;
import org.moe.natj.general.NatJ;
import org.moe.natj.general.Pointer;
import org.moe.natj.general.ann.Generated;
import org.moe.natj.general.ann.Library;
import org.moe.natj.general.ann.Mapped;
import org.moe.natj.general.ann.MappedReturn;
import org.moe.natj.general.ann.NInt;
import org.moe.natj.general.ann.NUInt;
import org.moe.natj.general.ann.Owned;
import org.moe.natj.general.ann.Runtime;
import org.moe.natj.general.ptr.VoidPtr;
import org.moe.natj.objc.Class;
import org.moe.natj.objc.ObjCRuntime;
import org.moe.natj.objc.SEL;
import org.moe.natj.objc.ann.ObjCClassBinding;
import org.moe.natj.objc.ann.Selector;
import org.moe.natj.objc.map.ObjCObjectMapper;

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Match report: Granada 0 Manchester United 2
By Arion Armeniakos
Manchester United's Europa League quarter-final first leg saw the Reds actually visit Spain this time, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side took control of the tie with a relatively comfortable 2-0 away win. Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes came up with the goals.
After dumping out Italian giants AC Milan following a cagey affair in the last round, United finally got a little lucky — on paper — as they got drawn against La Liga minnows in the last eight.
The Spaniards ended the European aspirations of Solskjaer's former employers Molde in the Round of 16, and the 90 minutes at Estadio Nuevo los Carmenes was just as feisty as you'd have expected.
Known for their rigid organization and physicality, the hosts proved tough customers — but nothing United have never seen before across all levels of English football.
Unfortunately for the spectacle, referee Artur Soares Dias will take many of the headlines due to some very touch and go officiating throughout. United ended the first half with three bookings in comparison to Granada's zero, inspire of committing half their fouls. The hosts were also allowed to leave a little extra on every challenge without caution.
With that, it was important for the Reds to distance themselves from challenging the officials and focus on the football, and that they did.
The hosts were never too threatening for the returning David de Gea in United's goal, but their direct and erratic style of play meant United had to stay on their toes for the duration. And that's something that Granada failed to do for the Reds' opener.
Granada didn't regroup fast enough after an attacking sequence of their own and were left stranded with an unusually high line which got expertly exposed by Victor Lindelof and Marcus Rashford.
A quarterback dart over the top and into space from the Swede found Rashford who timed his run to perfection, controlled the ball immaculately and cooly slotted home United's first. Three passes leading to a goal; football art.
Other than that, it was a game of many fouls but far and few chances. De Gea was not too busy at any period but he did have to make a few routine stops from some palm stinging attempts by the hosts. United though played a near perfect defensive game and secured a crucial clean sheet.
Coming out for the second frame ahead, United eventually found themselves in a tricky position ahead of the return leg next week. Four players were in danger of getting suspended if booked tonight, and sure enough — considering the referees antics — three of them saw yellow flash above their heads.
So, with Harry Maguire, Scott McTominay and Luke Shaw all set to be forced to sit out the second leg at Old Trafford, adding a second away goal would have been nothing short of ideal for Solskjaer's side.
For a while, it didn't look like it would come as the game slowed down significantly with the hosts visibly tired from chasing the ball all night (United had 65% possession). But a late second wind from Daniel James and the fresh legs of Alex Telles caused the hosts a ton of problems down the left hand side and United ended up winning a penalty following a cross from that region.
Fighting for position, Bruno Fernandes was struck in the face by Yan Brice Eteki, causing the ref to point to the spot as the Portuguese midfielder was on his way down. In hindsight, it was probably soft, but an infringement nonetheless.
Bruno himself placed the ball on the spot after a brief VAR check and forced the ball into the goal through the hands of the goalkeeper who guessed the right way but just couldn't keep it out.
Seeing how disjointed the game was at times as a result of the fouls, breaks and bookings, the performance was not of the highest standard, but it was more than enough to put United in a very comfortable position for their return home.
The Reds never really had to get out of first gear, got the job done and Solskjaer may be able to rotate and rest in a week's time, other than the suspension changes that he will be forced to make.
Arion Armeniakos
Ralf Rangnick to become Manchester United interim manager


Upon all of the events, I will place my hand and Satan's power will be quelled. I do not say extinguished but the full evil will not pour out. Satan would seek a total..
Before going any further, stop a moment and realize what I am saying to you. I tell you clearly that mankind is at the edge of a precipice and does not realize how..
Evil grows in darkness. There men do not see or realize the forces that shape events and the powers that drag them in the wrong direction. Let me explain. In the..
I place you in the middle of all these events, so you can see clearly the will of the Father and the perversity of man who would take all glory to himself, and turn..
In the power which the heavenly Father has given to me, I walk into the middle of every storm, and I quell it, removing its power. These storms of destruction come from..
The life which I offer to everyone is quite different from the life that most experience. I am the new Eve and I possess life as it was in the beginning, before sin..
Many persons and institutions are hollow, having no inner core of truth. A time of judgment, different for each one, will come. Those persons and institutions built upon..
The time is ripe for rebellion and the overthrow of dictators. However, what happens after he is removed? What forces fill the vacuum of power that is left behind? Those..
I wait and wait, never giving up hope that all would turn to me and be saved from the coming chastisements. I plead with the heavenly Father to delay his judgments and..
All the world is in my hands and I have been told by the heavenly Father to protect all those whom I can and to make it easy for them to find the right road in the..
I watch over the world like the most loving mother watching over her sick children. Is there not a special love that goes forth from a mother when a child is sick? Does..
I see the flow of time, the stream which the Father began and which will continue until my Son comes in glory. I see that each person comes on the scene and remains just..


We turned off the tar road from Karen and went through a security gate which allowed us passage into the Nairobi National Park. Our bumpy progress was soon brought to a halt as a uniformed orphan keeper crossed the road with a four month old giraffe in tow. A short distance further we passed Max, a blind but content Black rhino and after parking we were introduced to two tiny orphan elephants – newcomers from the previous day. Welcome to The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust! It set the tone for our time at the David Sheldrick offices and interaction with the team – a small group of wonderful people passionate about their work with wildlife and striving to keep the organisation running smoothly. Every organisation, although essentially the same, has it's quirks making it unique and this is when onsite training makes customising the fit for both the property / res office and ResRequest easier.
Basic training like How to make a reservation or How to add an extra is just the start, but integrating that knowledge with your business processes is the real challenge. Jill headed up the three full days of training which is standard for our onsite training programme. It was intense but certainly worthwhile as we had ascertained a number of suitable reports that were relevant to the organisation and smoothed out a number of business processes that could now be handled by ResRequest.
"Basically I am absolutely loving ResRequest and how much easier it has made my life and streamlined all the bookings. The training was great and it was so nice to meet Jill and Jen and put names to the people who helped set it all up as well as faces and so far have so enjoyed working with you all. Having Jill and Jen come here for the training was the best option as it is so much more personalised that way." Lina – Reservations Management, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
Sine we were already in Kenya, we had the opportunity to visit Angama in the Mara. Apart from the thrill of soaring over the expansive Mara in a light aircraft and enjoying the breathtaking view from Angama's deck, the two days we spent with the team was extremely valuable. Having already worked with the system for several months, the res team wanted to hone certain processes to ensure clean data and effective reporting.
"Their visit was a huge success – Thanks to the ResRequest team for taking the time to travel to the Maasai Mara – always more fruitful for discussions to take place at the source as new issues are unearthed no matter how much advanced planning has happened, and face-to-face communication offers a much more efficient way to solve complex issues." Steve – Director, Angama.
"I agree with Steve – it is beyond beneficial – sitting with Jill and Jen was fantastic, I learnt so much and great tips on how to do things smarter and faster. I recommend this to any client. No matter how good you think you are in the system… you will learn sooo much from having a ResRequest team member sit with you for a full day." Kristen – Reservations, Angama.


Each year AZFoothills.com asks readers what their favorites are, offering thousands of options chosen by nominations, editors and focus groups.
The contest is answered with hundreds of thousands of votes that determine the Valley's favorites. The best of each category this year will be featured in the March 2013 issue, a tell-all guide to the coolest people and places in the Valley of the Sun. With more than 2,800 nominees competing in 2011 year's Best of Our Valley, it was no easy feat to come out on top. However, loyal listeners and faithful followers clicked away for Local DJ John Jay Van Es, who was not only named Top Twitterer but Best of Our Valley 2011's Leading Vote Getter. This year, Bret Michaels graces the cover of the Best of Our Valley 2012 Issue.
We are excited about the Best of Our Valley Finale Party! Get more details here and order your tickets here.
Want to know more about our amazing sponsors for the event? Look no further!
Scottsdale Quarter for hosting the event.
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Creative Occasions for providing the beautiful decor for the event.
Shelley Lynn Productions for videotaping and interviewing all of our guests.
Stella Artois for providing the drinks.
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DATA FOR Increased breakdown of kynurenine towards its neurotoxic branch in bipolar disorder PLOS ONE
2019-07-30T18:27:21Z (GMT) by Armin Birner Martina Platzer Susanne Astrid Bengesser Nina Dalkner Frederike T. Fellendorf Robert Queissner Rene Pilz Philipp Rauch Alexander Maget Carlo Hamm Simone Herzog-Eberhard Harald Mangge Dietmar Fuchs Natalie Moll Sieglinde Zelzer Gregor Schütze Markus Schwarz Bernd Reininghaus Hans-Peter Kapfhammer Eva Z. Reininghaus
The study was conducted at the Medical University of Graz, Department of Psychiatry. All patients took part in the ongoing single centre BIPFAT study, that assesses demographic parameters, complete actual and lifetime psychiatric history using the Structured Clinical Interview according to DSM-IV (SCID I),, history of medication, anthropometric measure, blood pressure, fasting blood, cognitive testing, EEG, stool sample, different lifestyle questionnaires and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain. All patients included were former in- or outpatients of the Medical University of Graz and had a diagnosis of BD I or BD II according to the DSM-IV criteria. Patients needed to be in the state of euthymia or mild depression (HAM-D score <14 and YMRS <9) and had given written informed consent prior to participating in the study. The study has been approved by the local ethics committee (Medical University of Graz, Austria) in compliance with the current revision of the Declaration of Helsinki, ICH guideline for Good Clinical Practice and current regulations (EK-number: 24-123 ex 11/12). Exclusion criteria were the presence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, inflammatory bowel disease, neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory disorders (i.e. Alzheimer's, Huntington's and Parkinson's disorder, multiple sclerosis), hemodialysis and interferon-α-based immunotherapy. Further exclusion criteria for controls were the presence of lifetime psychiatric diagnoses (verified by SCID I) and first and second grade relationship to relatives with psychiatric disorders. We took peripheral TRYCAT blood levels of 143 euthymic and mild depressive BD patients and 101 healthy controls. Targeted parameters were the levels of KYN, KYNA, 3-HK and AA, the ratio between end-products and substrates as proxies for the specific enzymatic activity (3-HK/KYN, KYNA/KYN, AA/KYN) as well as 3-HK/KYNA as a proxy for neurotoxic vs. neuroprotective end-product relation. Because of technical issues AA could only be evaluated in 113 BD and 88 HC. The analyzation took place at the Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Medical Center of Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany.
Bipolar disorder kynurenine metabolism neuroinflammation


A visiting dentist helps residents maintain their dental health, an occupational therapist visits and helps residents, staff can help residents monitor their blood sugar, wheelchair accessible showers are available at this location, and respite care is offered.
Caregiver employees can deal with any wandering issues a member of the community may have, residents who need help with medication management can be given reminders and be monitored to make sure they are taking their medications, this community provides complimentary transportation, wheelchair accessible showers are available at this location, and this community was built in 1997.
a visiting podiatrist helps keep your feet healthy, a dentist visits this community regularly, transportation is available for additional cost, the community is convenient to local bus lines, and wheelchair accessible showers are available at this location.
Nurses are on staff, physical therapy can be done without leaving the community by a visiting physical therapist, this community has been built specifically to support memory and dementia care, caregiver employees can deal with any wandering issues memory care residents may have, and staff is trained to deal with any exit seeking behaviors that might present themselves handled.
The minimum allowable age of residents is 55, the community is secured for the safety of residents that might be prone to wander, complimentary transportation is at the disposal of residents, respite care is offered, and this location was renovated in 2012.
The minimum allowable age of residents is 25, physical therapy is handled by the physical therapist that makes regular visits to this property, high tech wander guards are installed to prevent residents from leaving the property, Hillsdale Place LLC has the training to resolve any aggressive behavior that residents may have, and the property has a nurse that is able to administer injectable medicine.