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A new study found that older adults prescribed antidepressants, bladder antimuscarinics, antipsychotics and antiepileptic drugs are at a higher risk of being diagnosed with dementia.
The study. published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine on Monday, confirms previous research linking prescription drugs and dementia.
According to this new research, an adult who took an anticholinergic medication daily for at least three years had a 50% higher chance of being diagnosed with dementia.
"The study is important because it strengthens a growing body of evidence showing that strong anticholinergic drugs have long term associations with dementia risk," Carol Coupland, professor of medical statistics in primary care at the University of Nottingham who co-wrote the study, said.
"It also highlights which types of anticholinergic drugs have the strongest associations. This is important information for physicians to know when considering whether to prescribe these drugs," she said, adding "this is an observational study so no firm conclusions can be drawn about whether these anticholinergic drugs cause dementia."
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The wrong meds
While not getting enough sleep may cause memory problems, taking prescription and over-the-counter sleep aids may cause symptoms that mimic dementia. "There are some medications that can cause confusion and make dementia worse," says Mollie Scott, PharmD, Regional Associate Dean at the University of North Carolina's Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Common medications that do this are medicines with anticholinergic properties—many prescription and over-the-counter medications have these properties, including those that treat incontinence and COPD as well as some antihistamines, sleep medications, and antidepressants, says Scott. One common offender is diphenhydramine, which is found in Benadryl and over-the-counter sleep aids such as ZzzQuil and Unisom. "Older adults often use these without realizing that they can negatively affect memory, cause constipation, and cause urinary retention," says Scott. "I recently saw a woman in her 70s who was very worried about her memory, but it turns out she couldn't sleep and was taking 50 mg of diphenhydramine at bedtime. Once she discontinued the medication, her symptoms improved." Learn how too much sleep can also increase your dementia risk.
The typical symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI)—fever, pain, and urgency—are often missed in older people and if left untreated can cause symptoms that mimic dementia such as delirium, confusion, agitation, and hallucinations. "In nursing homes and hospitals, UTIs are rampant and a lot of patients are thought to have a sudden onset of dementia," says James. "If they are given an antibiotic, the symptoms will go away, but unless you are a nurse or medical professional, you will not necessarily know this, and if left untreated, you could have an infection." Fever along with the other side effects people experience when their bodies are fighting off infections, such as Lyme disease, meningitis, and encephalitis, can also cause dementia-like symptoms.
A number of recent studies have shown a link between hearing loss and dementia, and some experts believe that interventions such as professionally fitted hearing aids could potentially delay or prevent dementia. One study found that hearing loss is associated with accelerated cognitive decline in older adults and that seniors with hearing loss are more likely to develop dementia over time than those who retain their hearing, while another study revealed a link between hearing loss and accelerated brain tissue loss. "You 'hear' with your brain, not your ears," says Carole Rogin, President of the Hearing Industries Association (HIA). Unaddressed hearing loss not only affects the listener's ability to perceive the sound accurately, but it also affects higher-level cognitive function, explains Rogin. Specifically, it interferes with the listener's ability to accurately process the auditory information and make sense of it. "The latest research tells us that even with mild hearing loss, there may be a cognitive brain drain that could be taking resources away from remembering what you heard," says Rogin. Here are some more habits that cut your risk of dementia.
Water on the brain
Normal-pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that causes the ventricles in the brain to become enlarged, can cause walking problems, urinary difficulty, and memory loss. According to the Hydrocephalus Association, more than 700,000 Americans have NPH, but less than 20 percent receive an appropriate diagnosis, leading them to be misdiagnosed with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. "Referred to as water on the brain, the condition is a buildup of cerebral fluid that causes pressure, and that pressure is exerted on the brain tissue and causes problems," says James. "If left untreated it can cause long-term dementia, but if doctors can use a shunt system and remove the fluid, the person's symptoms can improve."
People with depression sometimes get a condition called pseudodementia, a type of cognitive impairment that mimics dementia but is actually caused by mental health conditions (such as depression) rather than those of the central nervous system. "The brain is the last explored frontier and not everything is understood in the medical community about the link between dementia and depression," says James. What is known is that studiesshow that the condition, which is typically seen in older adults, can be reversed if the depression is treated. "Depression can make the brain less efficient, and cause cognitive clouding and confusion, and difficulty with decision-making," says Dylan Wint, MD, director of education in Neurodegenerative Disorders and director of fellowship in Cognitive Disorders for Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. "There is also evidence that important memory structures in the brain can shrink during episodes of depression. It is unclear what causes this shrinkage, but the structures seem to recover once the episode of depression is resolved."
"Stroke, head injury, concussion, anything that physically happens to the brain is a risk factor for dementia because it affects the physical structure of the brain tissue," says James. Head injuries caused by sports or car accidents in younger adults and those caused by falls, especially in the elderly, can cause subdural hematomas (bleeding between the surface of the brain and the covering over the brain) and can cause dementia-like symptoms such as memory loss and confusion. While some traumas can lead to permanent brain damage, research shows that these symptoms can be reversed with medication or surgery. Learn the everyday habits of people with exceptional memory.
Nutritional deficiencies
Most of us get sufficient amounts of vitamin B-12 from the foods we eat—dairy, eggs, meat, and fish—but some people have a vitamin B-12 deficiency caused by a rare condition, called pernicious anemia, that if left untreated can cause symptoms that mimic dementia. People with this condition are not able to absorb vitamin B-12 from the foods they eat and the deficiency can lead to confusion, irritability, and apathy. Luckily, regular B-12 injections can cure the deficiency and relieve the symptoms. Other deficiencies that can cause symptoms of dementia include dehydration, not getting enough of B-1 or B-6 vitamins, or getting too little or too much sodium or calcium. Researchhas also shown a link between insufficient amounts of vitamin D and dementia. "In the United States, these deficiencies are most commonly caused by having a diet that is poor in variation and/or quality, such as eating junk food all the time," says Wint. "This can result from lack of knowledge, psychiatric disturbance, substance use, or other circumstances." These are the symptoms of a vitamin B-12 deficiency you need to know.
Heart and lung problems
Poor cardiovascular health such as arteriosclerosis (often called 'hardening of the arteries') or anything that is preventing good blood flow or too much blood flow to the brain (mini strokes) can put people at increased risk for memory impairment and dementia, says James. "If you have good cardiovascular health you are more likely to have good cognitive health." Following a heart healthy diet such as the Mediterranean diet has been shown to slow cognitive decline and lower the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease. In addition, another study shows that impaired lung function and chronic lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), which can restrict oxygen levels to the brain, can cause an increased risk for memory loss and dementia. Early intervention and treatment of COPD, however, may help delay or even prevent the onset of dementia. Here's why the Mediterranean diet is so good for aging brains.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 29.1 million people in the United States have diabetes. Diabetes causes the body's blood glucose (sugar) levels to rise higher than normal (also called hyperglycemia), and when these levels get too high or too low (hypoglycemia), studies have shown that people with the condition can experience memory loss and other dementia-like symptoms. In many cases, adjusting sugar levels can reverse the problem, but having diabetes can increase the risk of developing long-term memory problems and it has been linked to Alzheimer's disease. "Alzheimer's disease is often referred to as 'Type III' diabetes," says James. This is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's.
While alcohol abuse destroys brain cells in areas critical for memory, decision-making, and balance, people who abuse alcohol may experience dementia-like symptoms because they are suffering from a vitamin deficiency. (Are you drinking too much? Here's how to recognize the safest amount of alcohol to drink.) Thiamine (B-1) helps brain cells produce energy, but when levels fall too low, brain cells cannot generate enough energy to function properly—the result is called Korsakoff syndrome. "Thiamine is depleted in people who abuse alcohol, explains James, and thiamine deficiency leads to memory loss, confusion, and other cognitive challenges." While giving up drinking won't auto-correct the situation, says James, in some cases the effects can be reversed or avoided all together if one maintains a healthy lifestyle. "It is estimated that up to one-third of dementia risk can be avoided by regular physical exercise, maintaining an active mental life, preventing diabetes, avoiding smoking, eliminating high blood pressure, treating depression, and using alcohol minimally or moderately (1-2 drinks per day)," says Wint. These are the daily habits that increase your risk of dementia.
The researchers found no similar connection between other types of common prescriptions like antihistamines, muscle relaxers and various gastrointestinal drugs.
The researchers did not find an explicit, causal connection between the drug use and the disease, but said more research in de-prescribing could connect those dots.
In the meantime, Dr. Douglas Scharre, director of the division of cognitive neurology at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, who was not involved in the study, said patients should speak with their doctors about possibly changing to new medication.
"Many times there can be another drug out there that has less anticholinergic impact or is non-anticholinergic that may work," Scharre said.
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Johannes Schasching SJ (* 10. März 1917 in St. Roman, Oberösterreich; † 20. September 2013 in Wien) war ein österreichischer Jesuit und Sozialethiker, Hochschullehrer und Autor.

Er galt als führender Exponent der Katholischen Soziallehre in Österreich und neben Oswald von Nell-Breuning und Johannes Messner als einer der Nestoren der Soziallehre im deutschsprachigen Raum.

Leben
Johannes Schasching wurde 1917 in St. Roman im Innviertel als Sohn eines Maurers geboren. Als Schüler hatte er das Jesuitengymnasium in Freinberg in Linz besucht und trat nach seinem Abitur 1937 in den Jesuitenorden ein. Es folgte ein kurzes Studium der Philosophie am Berchmanskolleg  in Pullach. Dann wurde er zur Wehrmacht eingezogen, jedoch 1941 entlassen. Seinen Abschluss des Philosophiestudiums machte er 1943. Es folgte von 1943 bis 1947 ein Studium der Theologie in Innsbruck, München, Wien, Chicago, New York und Leuven. Am 25. Juli 1946 empfing er in Innsbruck die Priesterweihe. 1947 wurde er in Innsbruck in Staatswissenschaften promoviert.

Ab 1950 begann die akademische Karriere des Theologen. Er unterrichtete zunächst Ethik und Sozialwissenschaften an der Universität Innsbruck. 1952 habilitierte er sich dort in spezieller Ethik und Soziologie und lehrte in Innsbruck bis 1966. Von 1961 bis 1966 war er zudem zum Ordensprovinzial der Jesuiten in Österreich ernannt.

1966 wurde er durch den Ordensgeneral der Jesuiten in Rom, Pedro Arrupe, nach Rom berufen, wo er an der Päpstlichen Universität Gregoriana Sozialwissenschaften unterrichtete. Dort war er bis 1991 als Professor tätig. Von 1982 bis 1989 war er Dekan der Sozialwissenschaftlichen Fakultät. Von 1966 bis 1969 war er zudem Rektor des Pontificium Collegium Germanicum et Hungaricum de Urbe.

Nach seiner Emeritierung 1991 war er bis 2005 an der Katholischen Sozialakademie Österreichs tätig. In Österreich war Schasching wesentlich am Sozialhirtenbrief der katholischen Bischöfe 1990 und in der Steuerungsgruppe des Ökumenischen Sozialwortes (2003) engagiert.

In dieser Zeit zog er zunächst 1991 in die Jesuitenkommunität in Wien, seit 2009 lebte er in einem Pflegeheim der Borromäerinnen in Wien. Hier starb er im September 2013 im 97. Lebensjahr und im 77. Jahr seines Ordenslebens. Am 1. Oktober 2013 wurde Schasching in der Gruft der Jesuitenkirche in Wien beigesetzt.

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In seinem Wirken und Werk war Schasching stets auf das Wohl der Menschen ausgerichtet. Er versuchte zeitlebens, die Katholische Lehre den einfachen Gläubigen nahezubringen. Außerdem beschäftigte er sich mit Fragen von Mensch und Gesellschaft, Kirche und Gesellschaft und Kirche und Arbeitswelt.

Schasching war Konsultor in verschiedenen päpstlichen Einrichtungen der Römischen Kurie und offizieller Sozialberater von Papst Johannes Paul II. Viele Ideen und theologische Erkenntnisse des Sozialethikers flossen auch in die Sozialenzykliken "Laborem exercens" (1981), "Sollicitudo rei socialis" (1987) und "Centesimus Annus" (1991) ein.

Zu seinen Schülern gehört Paul Zulehner.

2017 wurde an der Katholischen Privat-Universität Linz das Johannes Schasching Institut gegründet, das sich mit Werk und Wirken von Schasching und seinem Einfluss auf die katholische Soziallehre auseinandersetzt sowie den Nachlass wissenschaftlich bearbeitet und verwaltet.

Auszeichnungen
 1973: Großes Verdienstkreuz des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
 1987: Großes Goldenes Ehrenzeichen für Verdienste um die Republik Österreich
 1988: Ehrendoktorat Dr. rer.soc.oec. der sozial- und wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Fakultät der Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
1992: Ehrenbürger der Marktgemeinde Engelhartszell
 1995: Ehrendoktorat Dr. theol. der theologischen Fakultät der Universität Wien
 2000: Ehrendoktorat Dr. theol. der Katholisch-Theologischen Hochschule Linz
 2002: Erwin Wenzl-Preis

Werk (Auswahl)
 Seelsorge, Volk und Staat, 1956
 In Sorge um Entwicklung und Frieden, 1988
 Unterwegs mit den Menschen, 1991
 Für eine Kultur der Solidarität, Familie und Katholische Soziallehre, 1991
 Zeitgerecht-zeitbedingt, 1994

Weblinks

 Katholische Sozialakademie feiert Sozialethik-Pionier Schasching zum 100. Geburtstag
 Wolfgang Palaver im "ksoe.blog" zum 100. Geburtstag "Im Dialog mit allen Menschen guten Willens: P. Johannes Schasching SJ"

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Mitglied der Päpstlichen Akademie der Sozialwissenschaften
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Hochschullehrer (Päpstliche Universität Gregoriana)
Christlicher Sozialethiker
Autor
Christliche Literatur
Römisch-katholischer Geistlicher (20. Jahrhundert)
Römisch-katholischer Geistlicher (21. Jahrhundert)
Träger des Großen Bundesverdienstkreuzes
Träger des Großen Goldenen Ehrenzeichens für Verdienste um die Republik Österreich
Österreicher
Geboren 1917
Gestorben 2013
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The area surrounding Fredericksburg, in the stunning Texas Hill Country, produces an impressive range of wines to suit every palette. Many wineries in Fredericksburg have scenic grounds that are ideal for picnicking, and what pairs better with wine than cheese? Wine and cheese is a classic coupling that has been enjoyed for hundreds of years. This popular tradition comes down to simple science—the astringent effect of the tannins found in wine is balanced by the fats found in cheese, resulting in a combination that creates a desirable "mouthfeel". The following tips will help you decide which cheeses to bring along on your Fredericksburg wine tasting getaway.
The body and intensity of a wine dictate the feeling and effect it has on your palette. Malbecs and spicy Syrahs need a cheese that can keep up with the richness of these wines. Hard cheeses such as smoked Gouda, aged cheddar, and double Gloucester pair best will full-bodied reds. The citrusy and subtle floral bouquets of Pinot Grigio and sauvignon blanc draw out the sweet flavors of Monterey jack or mozzarella, and these wines won't overwhelm the nuances of a milder cheese.
Though the general intensity of a cheese and wine combination should be equivalent, pairing opposite flavor profiles can bring out the most vivid essences in each. Salty cheeses tend to balance out sweet wines, making a rich port an ideal companion for a pungent blue cheese. The sweet aromas of a Riesling pair exceptionally with tangy ricotta cheese. Spice-fiends will find that a sweet and fruity Moscato is an excellent complement to a fiery pepper jack cheese.
In general, white wines tend to have a higher level of acidity than red wines, which lends to a crisper taste. A cheese with a creamy texture and smooth flavor will more effectively balance the high acidity of white wines like unoaked chardonnay and dry sparkling wines like Prosecco and Champagne. Sparkling wines are particularly well paired with creamy cheeses due to the palette cleansing effect of the bubbles in these wines. Alternatively, wines with lower acidity levels, like Grenache and Merlot, are better partners for the slight tartness and salty characteristics of hard cheeses like Pecorino Romano and Asiago.
If you're unsure about what type of wines you'll be drinking or just want to keep things simple, look for a cheese with medium firmness and a mild nutty flavor, such as Gouda, Edam, or Jarlsberg. These are the most versatile and pair nicely with a wide range of both red and white wines.
Whether you're looking for the perfect crowd-pleasing red blend or an exclusive release bottle of bubbly, the wines on offer at Fredericksburg's many wineries are sure to please. Bringing along a tasty selection of cheeses to your wine tasting is an ideal way to celebrate some of the best wines that Texas has to offer. Contact Heart of Texas Wine Tours today to schedule your wine tasting experience!
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OTTAWA Stuart McLean, a Canadian humorist and broadcaster best known for his popular syndicated comic radio show The Vinyl Cafe, died on Wednesday at the age of 68, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp said.
Although the CBC did not immediately give a cause of death, doctors had been treating McLean for melanoma by constant chemotherapy. Stuart has died as a result of Treatment-related complications. In a December 2016 blog post to fans, he said the treatment had not been totally successful.
The Vinyl Cafe, a weekly CBC show broadcast in both Canada and the United States, started in 1994 and focused on the life and misadventures of Dave, owner of a small record store, and his wife Morley.
McLean, who began his career as a journalist making CBC radio documentaries, wrote a series of best-selling books based on the show. He started taking The Vinyl Cafe on the road in 2008, traveling to both Canada and the UInitd States.
"Stuart was an exceptional storyteller who has left an indelible mark on CBC Radio and countless communities across Canada," Susan Marjetti, executive director of CBC Radio, said in a statement.
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Marketing is hard work. We see a new opportunity. We have a vision. We work towards delivering that vision working with our market.
Too often, midway through the process, someone gets frustrated and looks for that silver bullet. The conversations usually start with "If only we......" (for 5 points, what's your favorite line)? It was refreshing to see the dedication and progress made at the MSP Alliance show last week. This group saw the need over 7 years ago and relentlessly pursued the art of the Managed Service Provider. Now it is the hip thing and everyone wants to do it. Without paying their dues.
Been through this many times. In the early 80's it was local area networks. Took 5 years to make that the norm. Then it was email. (yes, that used to be an unusual thing). Then the computer appliance (that took 3 years). Now it's been several years since my vision of http as a secure disk i/o transport and we're delivering it thanks to the concurrent vision of the Amazon Web Services team.
The moral of this story is simple, if the vision is sound, connect the points of light with other people with a similar passion, and you can make it reality.
So much for my planning. But even as there is a lot of whooshing going on, I always make people a priority over things. So when Amazon Web Services gave an invite to an event, I go. Because I enjoy working with these people. I'm also carving out time for one of my favorite analyst groups tomorrow.
But what about those deadlines? Well, I call it my "sleep optional" days.
Sometimes we forget that marketing is about conversations. And if you're always "producing" something, you're not listening are you?


In this stealth game, you play as a witch doctor who posseses shapeshifting abilities. You'll have to perform some forbidden rituals around the village and get away with it!
Voodoo magic is of course a highly illegal activity! You'll have to run away and hide after each ritual is done.
To loose your pursuit, you can use your shapeshifting abilities to transform into a... goat. Well, nobody suspects a goat... Just try to remain hidden when transforming or everybody will see through your disguise!
After the transformation, you'll have to find some food to be able to transform back to human form!
Also, don't get caught by the red guys when you're a goat. Really. Just don't.
This game was created in a team of four.
Great. Very balanced. 4/5 stars.
Really strange game, I did not understood if the Voodoo was to transform into the goat, or what else I needed to do. But good use of the theme.
Very nice. I liked the ritual effects. Kind of tough to find a hiding spot at times.
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Blunt, South Dakota Flood Warning, Berm Surrounds City
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Blunt area until 7:30 PM Saturday evening.
Blunt Mayor Bryce Chambers says efforts to protect the town from the rapidly rising Medicine Creek are working so far. Jody Heemstra of Dakota Radio Group talked with the Mayor. "Water is receding on the east side of town. The west side of town is seeing water rising slightly but the diversion channel we built a few years ago is taking the overflow."
Chambers says so far, no buildings in Blunt have flooded. "It's an agricultural community. These people have stepped it up big time around here", Chambers said.
Meanwhile the Pine Ridge Indian reservation that has seen heavy snowfall along with rain and rapid snow melt this spring is seeing overland flooding. The flood waters have damaged roads and broken water lines.
Tribal officials said at least three people with medical problems died before ambulances slowed by floodwaters could get to them.
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Giorgi Szasziaszwili (gruz. გიორგი შაშიაშვილი; ur. 1 września 1979 w Tbilisi) – gruziński piłkarz, grający na pozycji obrońcy oraz trener.

Kariera klubowa
Szasziaszwili profesjonalną karierę rozpoczął w Dinamo Tbilisi. Występował w tym klubie, z roczną przerwą na grę w TSU Tbilisi, aż do końca 2004 roku. W 2005 roku reprezentował barwy rosyjskiej Ałaniji Władykaukaz. Kolejne pół roku spędził w Dinamo Tbilisi, by latem 2006 roku, mając 27 lat, wyruszyć na podbój innych europejskich lig. Przez jeden sezon występował na Ukrainie w Czornomorcu Odessa, dwa kolejne spędził w austriackim Sturmie Graz, a następnie przez trzy sezony reprezentował barwy greckiego klubu PAE Ergotelis. Latem 2012 roku powrócił do Gruzji. Przez kilka miesięcy występował w Dile Gori, by w przerwie zimowej sezonu 2012/13 powrócić do klubu, w którym rozpoczynał profesjonalną karierę − Dinama Tbilisi.

Kariera reprezentacyjna
W reprezentacji Gruzji zadebiutował 9 maja 2001 roku w towarzyskim meczu przeciwko Azerbejdżanowi. Na boisku przebywał do 54 minuty.

Sukcesy
Dinamo
 Mistrzostwo Gruzji: 2003, 2005, 2013
 Puchar Gruzji: 2003, 2004, 2013

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Reprezentanci Gruzji w piłce nożnej
Piłkarze Dili Gori
Piłkarze Dinama Tbilisi
Piłkarze Spartaka Władykaukaz
Piłkarze Czornomorca Odessa
Piłkarze Sturmu Graz
Piłkarze PAE Ergotelis
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Le championnat de Moldavie de football 2018 est la  de ce championnat. Pour cette saison, huit clubs évoluent dans la Divizia Națională et rencontrent quatre fois chacun de leurs adversaires. Champion pour la seizième fois de son histoire à l'issue de la saison 2017, le Sheriff Tiraspol remet son titre en jeu.

Participants

Compétition

Classement
Le barème de points servant à établir le classement se décompose ainsi :
 Victoire : 3 points
 Match nul : 1 point
 Défaite : 0 point

Les clubs se rencontrent deux fois en match aller et retour soit un total de 28 matchs.

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Classement des buteurs

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Articles connexes

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I'm profoundly saddened and disgusted that you have chosen to advertise on A&E during Leah Remini's show that promotes intolerance and bigotry. In light of the recent events occurring in our country, that you would support a program that seeks to marginalize members of any religion is nothing short of hateful and dangerous. I'm both Jewish and a practicing Scientologist, and I can assure you your actions have been deeply noted.
I'm sure you've done very little research to determine the validity of what A&E is airing. Most of Germany didn't either when Nazi propaganda was being spewed everywhere. I could enlighten you on all the humanitarian programs the Church of Scientology supports—our incredible drug education program, Truth About Drugs, that is recognized internationally as one of the most successful drug awareness campaigns for children. Are you against that as well?
Suffice it to say, I will be boycotting your company if you continue to advertise during a hate program and I'll make sure to enlighten my friends and family of your intolerant views as well.
In a time in our country when religions are being attacked because of the current political divide, we should be seeking actual understanding and tolerance, not supporting the promotion of hate and falsehoods with our advertising money.
History will remember your stance on this. So will my wallet.


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NPD Makes Arrest In Fatal Shooting – Additional Suspects Wanted
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The Natchitoches Police Department executed multiple searches on warrants on May 31 for the arrest and apprehension of multiple suspects in connection with the May 18, 2019 fatal shooting of 20-year-old Deshawn Beaudion. An initial investigation was started by responding officers which revealed that Beaudion was a passenger inside of a vehicle with another adult and two juvenile males. As the vehicle they occupied approached the Breda Town Park their vehicle came under immediate fire. In addition, officers learned that one of the juvenile passengers inside of the vehicle had also been struck in the back causing minor injury.
The Natchitoches Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division then began an investigation into the incident. Based on their investigation, detectives were able to develop multiple suspects who had potentially fired upon the vehicle. In addition, the information gathered led detectives to obtain multiple arrest warrants for the arrest of three suspects.
Seankalyn Jaqulen Markel Chatman, 114 Sylvan Dr., Natchitoches, LA, 20 years of age, was arrested on one count of First Degree Murder and three counts of Attempted First Degree Murder. Chatman was later transported to the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center where he awaits bond.
Kristopher R. Burks, 1815 South Dr. Lot. 1373, Natchitoches, LA, 19 years of age, was arrested on one count of First Degree Murder, three counts of Attempted First Degree Murder, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, and Possession of a Stolen Firearm. Burks was later transported to the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center where he awaits bond.
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Joseph Joquan Davis, 400 Lakeview Dr. Apt. 4112, Natchitoches, LA, 17 years of age, is being sought by authorities on warrants for one count of First Degree Murder and three counts of Attempted First Degree Murder. If anyone has information as to the whereabouts of Joseph Davis please contact the Natchitoches Police Department immediately. Joseph Davis is considered; Armed and Dangerous.
This investigation remains under current investigation however, the Natchitoches Police Department is urging any citizen with information in reference to this shooting to please contact the Natchitoches Police Department directly at (318) 352-8101 or you may contact Detective Sergeant Bobby Beard of the Natchitoches Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division at (318) 238-3914. All calls shall be kept confidential.
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Northwestern State celebrating long-time SID Ireland with July 12 roast
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Northwestern State invites friends, colleagues and former staff members of long-time sports information director Doug Ireland to celebrate his career July 12.
The Diggin' Dougie Retirement Roast & Toast will honor and jab Ireland, who promoted NSU athletics with his own style for more than 30 years.
The event will take place on campus at the Freidman Student Union Ballroom from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $25, which will help send the Western Pennsylvania native on a trip to see his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers and to start an endowed scholarship in his name.
To buy tickets or for more information on the event, visit nsudemons.com/diggindougie.
Ireland's fashion sense suggests NSU/Dougie casual (T-shirts/polos with shorts) as a barbeque buffet will be served, one of his favorites.
Ireland announced his retirement this spring.
NSU Director of Athletics Greg Burke expressed admiration of Ireland's service to NSU athletics.
"This event is designed to have a lot of fun at Doug Ireland's expense – and Doug is all about having fun – but on a more serious note, everyone associated with NSU Athletics wants to recognize and acknowledge a dear friend who has immersed himself personally and professionally into Northwestern State University for many, many years," Burke said. "We want this night to be special for Doug.
"What will make that happen more than anything else is for the countless number of people with whom he has interacted over the years – coaches, staff members, administrators, student-athletes, members of the media, fellow SIDs, NSU faculty and staff, Demon supporters, others around the world of college athletics and friends – to be in attendance at an event that is going to be filled with laughter, memories and maybe even a few tears."
People who have personal or professional connections with Ireland are encouraged to write notes, record short video messages and/or send photos of the SID in action (work or play) to be shared at the event. Photos can be sent to Matt Vines at vinesm@nsula.edu.
Those unable to attend the event are also welcome to donate towards Ireland's retirement trip and endowed scholarship.
A 1986 broadcast journalism graduate from Northwestern State, Ireland returned to his alma mater in January 1989 and began a three-decade career promoting NSU's 14 intercollegiate teams.
Armed with nearly a decade's worth of experience in newspapers and as an assistant sports information director at UL Lafayette, Ireland quickly put his stamp on NSU athletics. His 1992 football media guide earned "Best in the Nation" honors in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) ranks from the Collegiate Sports Information Directors of America.
The award-winning sports information director took home 33 Louisiana Sports Writers Associations honors just since 2000, including the 2017 LSWA Story of the Year.
The majority of those honors came from telling the stories of Northwestern State athletes, coaches and support staff members.
He's tutored a wide range of sports information protégés, including directors at Kansas State and McNeese, an associate commissioner of the Southland Conference with others that have worked at LSU, Vanderbilt and Penn State among other institutions and various publications.
Ireland's career has had many branches and a vast impact, including his volunteer role as chairman of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, housed in Natchitoches.
His friendly face greeted numerous Louisiana Sports Hall of Famers and has been part of a weekend experience that has hall of famers returning each year for a new class of inductees.
The "Summer of '69" Comes Back to Natchitoches
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By Kevin Shannahan
The Cammie G. Henry Research Center, located on the 3rd floor of NSU's Watson Library, hosted an opening reception for its new historical exhibit "The Summer of '69" on Thursday, May 30. The exhibit features items from the era loaned by area residents as well as news accounts of the year's events from the library's extensive newspaper collection. A selection of hit songs from 1969 played throughout the event.
Head Archivist Mary Linn Wernet and Assistant Archivist Sharon Wolff both wore outfits inspired from the time. Watson, the library's mascot, sported a Woodstock T-Shirt, long flowing locks and a pair of sunglasses loaned by NSU faculty member Dr. Susan Dollar. Phillip McClung loaned a vintage Jimmy Hendrix t-shirt in pristine condition. The "Summer of '69" exhibit captures the zeitgeist of a unique time in our history. From the Vietnam War to the moon landing and a changing popular culture, 1969 was a pivotal time in our history.
The exhibit will run through mid-September and is one of several that have been staged throughout the past year with more coming up. The Cammie G. Henry Research Center is truly one of the hidden gems of Natchitoches. The center is open 8-5:00 Monday through Thursday and 8-noon on Friday.
DOTD SCHEDULES SEVERAL ONE LANE BRIDGE CLOSURES
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that bridge number 053-30-0501-1 will be reduced to one lane for bridge inspection Wednesday, June 5 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. This structure is on LA 491 over Cane River and is located at log mile 5.01. Bridge is located .15 miles North of the LA 491/ LA 1 intersection.
Bridge number 053-03-0811-1 will be reduced to one lane for bridge inspection from 8:30 AM until 3:30 PM on Wednesday, June 5 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. This structure is on LA 1 over Cane River and is located at log mile 8.11. Bridge is located 1.66 miles South of LA 1/ LA 495 intersection.
Bridge number 053-05-0598-1 will be reduced to one lane for bridge inspection Thursday, June 6 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. This structure located at log mile 5.98 @ LA 1 over Bayou Pierre and is located 1 mile north of the LA 1/ LA 3191 intersectionLA 3191.
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Bridges will be reduced to one 12' lane. Please no wide loads.
SHOF Induction: Dave Nitz talks his way into the Louisiana Sports HOF
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By TEDDY ALLEN
Written for the LSWA
An innocent action by my colleague Dave Nitz convinced me he was so delighted with living in the past that at any moment he might morph into a man wearing a leisure suit, drinking a Tab, and thumbing through the latest TV Guide.
I know things.
For the past eight autumns, I've done what passes for "color commentary" on Louisiana Tech football games for the Tech Sports Network and Learfield IMG College.
The star of the show is that same sepia-toned Dave Nitz, play-by-play broadcaster, LA Tech Athletics Hall of Famer Class of 2010, and now a Louisiana Sports Hall of Famer Class of 2019.
June 8 in Natchitoches, he steps alongside many of Tech's greats who have gone on to Hall of Fame enshrinement. The sold-out Saturday evening induction ceremony, live on Cox Sports Television, wraps up induction festivities beginning June 6 (visit LaSportsHall.com for details).
August 31 in Austin, Texas, he'll begin his 45th season broadcasting Tech Football, which puts him in the Top 5 of guys broadcasting one college program's football games for the most seasons. In February, he began his 44th season of broadcasting Tech baseball, the longest streak with one team of any other broadcaster in America.
Dave's bonafide.
Of course he had no idea about any of this until I asked him.
"Dave, how many seasons have y…?"
"I don't know," he said. "You'll have to ask somebody."
Dave's not big into counting.
He also does Bulldog Basketball. He used to do that and Lady Techsters Basketball, but he gave the Lady Techsters up and has done only men's games for the past couple of decades. And we should mention, although it has nothing to do with Tech, that Nitz called 35-plus summers of professional baseball at various levels until he hung it up last summer and became a slave to cutting grass at his Haughton home and watching the MLB Network.
Guy gets around more than the flu.
"Dave's been awfully good at what he does for a long, long time," said fellow Louisiana Sports Hall of Famer Leon Barmore. "Paints a picture where I feel like I'm there; I can shut my eyes and feel like I'm at the game just by listening."
BOM Sponsors Family Day at City Park
BOM is excited to be a Gold sponsor for the 6th Annual Family Day at the Park. Mark your calendars for this free event for the community to enjoy activities at the Natchitoches City Park on June 15 from 10 am – 1 pm.
The City of Natchitoches and Northwestern State University will host the Family Day in the Park, activities will include: swimming, activity booths, face painting, a giant inflatable obstacle course, free food and more.
Pictured from left are Carrie Hough, Jennifer Sims, Reba Phelps, De'Andrea Sanders, Mary Hooper, and Gina Banks.
Northwestern State faculty member wins award from international conference
A paper co-authored by Md Shahriar Jahan Hossain, an assistant professor of industrial engineering technology at Northwestern State University, won the Best Track Paper Award from the Third European International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. The conference is organized by IEOM Society and will be held in July in Pilsen, Czech Republic. The award will be presented on Thursday, July 25. Hossain co-authored the paper with Chelliah Aruun Vijayanathan and Bhaba R. Sarker of Louisiana State University.
The paper, "Optimizing Production Overtime Period and Backorder Quantity in Joint Production and Maintenance Scheduling," develops a mathematical model for integrated production and maintenance scheduling to optimize backorder quantity. It is assumed that at the end of each uptime, deterministic preventive maintenance is scheduled to incur backlog to reduce inventory carrying cost. The overall incurred cost of the proposed mathematical model is derived and used as a basis for optimal determination of backorder quantity in joint production-inventory model. The proposed model is extended emphasis on increase in production rate accomplished through production overtime period. An optimal overtime production period (Tp') is determined to minimize backordering cost per unit time in the joint production-inventory model. Wide variety of situations and effects are discussed for the extended production-inventory model. The model is validated with illustrating numerical examples, and sensitivity analysis to show the effectiveness and the robustness of the proposed integrated model.
Hossain earned his doctorate in industrial engineering from Louisiana State University under a fellowship funded by Louisiana Economic Development Assistantship (EDA) Program and joined Northwestern State's faculty in January. He completed his bachelor's degree and two master's degrees in industrial engineering. He has more than 10 years of academic research and teaching experience including more than five years of active teaching in industrial and manufacturing engineering. Hossain has authored or co-authored many journal and conference articles in operations research, supply chain, ergonomics, manufacturing, industrial environment, product design and artificial intelligence. His research works are recognized by international organizations through awards including IISE, AAER and IEOM. His current research interest includes manufacturing process optimization, operations research, lean production systems, supply chain management and inventory control. He is a member of POMS, IISE, INFORMS and IEOM society.
LDWF Schedules Drawdown for Saline Lake
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has scheduled a drawdown of Saline Lake, in Natchitoches and Winn parishes, on June 3. The primary purpose is to control the growth of giant salvinia during the upcoming summer months when growth potential is at its highest. In addition, the drawdown will allow for fish habitat improvement and reduction of organic material.
The lake should dewater at a rate of 4 inches per day until it reaches a target drawdown level of 8 feet below normal pool stage. The control gates will close on October 1, 2019, to allow the lake to refill for fall, winter and early spring recreational activities.
During the drawdown, an estimated 2,500 to 3,000 acres of water will remain in the lake. Boaters can still access the main waterbody from the Mulligan Inn Boat Ramp with small craft, but caution is advised. Numerous additional obstructions will be present due to the lower water level.
This action is a necessary component of LDWF's integrated management plan to control overabundant aquatic vegetation growth and to improve access for recreational activities. An annual cycle of high and low water fluctuation can provide beneficial effects similar to a natural overflow lake system.
For additional information regarding the drawdown, contact Villis Dowden, LDWF Biologist at (318) 357-3214.
NPD Arrests Suspect In Connection with Illegal Dumping
A surveillance video that had been forwarded to the Natchitoches Police Department in reference to a citizen improperly or illegally dumping non-recyclable materials into recycle bins located near the public works facility was reviewed by authorities. The primary suspect involved was identified as Mr. Melvin Mitchell of the city who was contacted and issued a summons to appear in court for a violation of Natchitoches City Ordinance – Illegal Dumping.
The Natchitoches Police Department is urging all citizens to comply with all rules and regulations pertaining to disposal of recyclables. All future complaints shall be thoroughly investigated and violators risk potential arrest. Any citizen requesting to report an illegal dumping may contact the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101. All calls shall be kept confidential.
Notice of Death – May 30, 2019
NATCHITOCHES PARISH:
Jimmy Mamon II
Arrangements TBA
Little Miss Zoey Za-Niyah Newton
June 30, 2015 – May 21, 2019
Service: Saturday, June 1 at 1 pm at the Restoration Apostolic Ministries Church (RAMS), located at 175 Fairgrounds Road in Natchitoches
Interment: Jackson Square Cemetery
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A day at the State Capitol produces many Natchitoches, NSU connections
It was a day filled with Demon spirit for Northwestern State University President Dr. Chris Maggio as he travelled to Baton Rouge on May 28.
He makes the trip on a regular basis when the legislature is in session as part of his presidential duties for the university. He monitors the progress of capital outlay projects for NSU, keeps an eye on the funding for higher education, and visits with legislators and lobbyists.
But May 28 was special. It began on a somber note as Dr. Maggio attended the funeral of Lily Chase, a lifelong donor to Northwestern State University. She and her husband, the late Dan Chase, funded multiple scholarships and professorships.
Dr. Maggio then attended Senator Gerald Long's farewell address to his fellow senators as his term comes to an end. Governor John Bel Edwards and his wife Donna were in attendance, along with University of Louisiana System President Dr. Jim Henderson, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center CEO Kirk Soileau and more.
The Senate passed a resolution recognizing Doug Ireland for his time at NSU, where he served as his alma mater's Sports Information Director for 30-plus years. Sen. Long presented Ireland with a copy of the resolution.
NSU alumna and reigning Miss Louisiana Holli Conway sang a beautiful rendition of the national anthem to open up the Senate.
NSU's Creole Heritage Center also received a concurrent resolution, presented by State Rep. Kenny Cox, declaring Oct. 1 as Clementine Hunter Day in the state of Louisiana.
Dr. Maggio went on to attend a reception at the Governor's Mansion for students chosen to participate in the Governor's Fellows Program in Louisiana Government. This program is an opportunity for college and university students to experience public policy in action, learn the rich history and current affairs of Louisiana government, and earn three hours of academic credit. NSU Student Government Association President Jacob Ellis and St. Mary's Catholic School graduate Robert "Yancy" LeGrande will participate in the program.
In more serious business, Dr. Maggio kept his eye on capital outlay projects, which includes his goal to have a new academic building on the NSU campus, watching for new Kyzar Hall funding, which is currently top priority, and getting funding for the future demolition of a few of the older buildings on campus including Dodd, Caddo, and Prudhomme Hall (once students from the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts are moved into their new residence hall currently under construction). Dr. Maggio said he's also working on attaining deferred maintenance money for NSU's infrastructure needs.
"It's all about planning for the future," he said. "And it was great to have all these event line up. I got to visit with several NSU graduates that serve in the Legislature, House, and Senate. It's so exciting to see such a large number of people that speak so highly of NSU."
The list is long but it includes Natchitoches Parish residents; State Senators Gerald Long, John Smith, Jay Luneau, Barrow Peacock, Ryan Gatti; State Representatives Kenny Cox, Terry Brown, Jack McFarland, Larry Bagley, Frankie Howard, James Armes, Raymond Crews, and Dodie Horton. All of these people, and many more, support Northwestern State University and its campuses at Alexandria, Leesville/Fort Polk, Bossier City/Barksdale, and Shreveport.
Lear exhibit to be on display in Baton Rouge
An exhibit by Phyllis Lear, professor of art history at Northwestern State University will be on display at the Baton Rouge Gallery Center for Contemporary Art from June 4 – June 27. The title of the exhibition is "Woman's Work: Quilted Yo-Yos."
"My work encompasses who and what I come into contact with on a daily basis," said Lear. "For me, art is everywhere. Any life experience can become a work of art. Most recently, I have begun to explore the fabric Yo-Yo (Suffolk Puff) as an art form. Traditionally used as a quilting technique, I have appropriated the Yo-Yo as a module for building fine art pieces.
Lear said she has been sewing since age eight — doing something her sisters, mother, grandmother and godmother did.
"I clearly remember my grandmother Lear hand-quilting in the middle of her tiny living room – the quilt taking up nearly all of the available space," said Lear. "I continue to honor her and that tradition."
The opening reception for the exhibition will be held June 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Lear will give a gallery talk Sunday, June 9 at 4 p.m. For more information visit www.batonrougegallery.org


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Q: LAPACK/BLAS versus simple "for" loops I want to migrate a piece of code that involves a number of vector and matrix calculations to C or C++, the objective being to speed up the code as much as possible.
Are linear algebra calculations with for loops in C code as fast as calculations using LAPACK/BLAS, or there is some unique speedup from using those libraries?
In other words, could simple C code (using for loops and the like) perform linear algebra calculations as fast as code that utilizes LAPACK/BLAS?

A: Probably not. People quite a bit of work into ensuring that lapack/BLAS routines are optimized and numerically stable. While the code is often somewhat on the complex side, it's usually that way for a reason.
Depending on your intended target(s), you might want to look at the Intel Math Kernel Library. At least if you're targeting Intel processors, it's probably the fastest you're going to find.

A: Numerical analysis is hard.  At the very least, you need to be intimately aware of the limitations of floating point arithmetic, and know how to sequence operations so that you balance speed with numerical stability.  This is non-trivial.
You need to actually have some clue about the balance between speed and stability you actually need.  In more general software development, premature optimization is the root of all evil.  In numerical analysis, it is the name of the game.  If you don't get the balance right the first time, you will have to re-write more-or-less all of it.
And it gets harder when you try to adapt linear algebra proofs into algorithms.  You need to actually understand the algebra, so that you can refactor it into a stable (or stable enough) algorithm.
If I were you, I'd target the LAPACK/BLAS API and shop around for the library that works for your data set.
You have plenty of options:  LAPACK/BLAS, GSL and other self-optimizing libraries, vender libraries.

A: Vendor-provided LAPACK / BLAS libraries (Intel's IPP/MKL have been mentioned, but there's also AMD's ACML, and other CPU vendors like IBM/Power or Oracle/SPARC provide equivalents as well) are often highly optimized for specific CPU abilities that'll significantly boost performance on large datasets.
Often, though, you've got very specific small data to operate on (say, 4x4 matrices or 4D dot products, i.e. operations used in 3D geometry processing) and for those sort of things, BLAS/LAPACK are overkill, because of initial tests done by these subroutines which codepaths to choose, depending on properties of the data set. In those situations, simple C/C++ sourcecode, maybe using SSE2...4 intrinsics and/or compiler-generated vectorization, may beat BLAS/LAPACK.
That's why, for example, Intel has two libraries - MKL for large linear algebra datasets, and IPP for small (graphics vectors) data sets.
In that sense,

*

*what exactly is your data set ?

*What matrix/vector sizes ?

*What linear algebra operations ?

Also, regarding "simple for loops": Give the compiler the chance to vectorize for you. I.e. something like:
for (i = 0; i < DIM_OF_MY_VECTOR; i += 4) {
    vecmul[i] = src1[i] * src2[i];
    vecmul[i+1] = src1[i+1] * src2[i+1];
    vecmul[i+2] = src1[i+2] * src2[i+2];
    vecmul[i+3] = src1[i+3] * src2[i+3];
}
for (i = 0; i < DIM_OF_MY_VECTOR; i += 4)
    dotprod += vecmul[i] + vecmul[i+1] + vecmul[i+2] + vecmul[i+3];

might be a better feed to a vectorizing compiler than the plain
for (i = 0; i < DIM_OF_MY_VECTOR; i++) dotprod += src1[i]*src2[i];

expression. In some ways, what you mean by calculations with for loops will have a significant impact.
If your vector dimensions are large enough though, the BLAS version,
dotprod = CBLAS.ddot(DIM_OF_MY_VECTOR, src1, 1, src2, 1);

will be cleaner code and likely faster.
On the reference side, these might be of interest:

*

*Intel Math Kernel Libraries Documentation (LAPACK / BLAS and others optimized for Intel CPUs)

*Intel Performance Primitives Documentation (optimized for small vectors / geometry processing)

*AMD Core Math Libraries (LAPACK / BLAS and others for AMD CPUs)

*Eigen Libraries (a "nicer" linear algebra interface)

A: I dont meet this libraries very well. But you should consider that libraries usually make a couple of tests in parameters, they have a "sistem of comunication" to errors, and even the attribution to new variables when you call a function... If the calcs are trivial, maybe you can try do it by yourself, adaptating whith your necessities...

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This business originated from the Tapioca Business Group's realization of the significance of the quality of woodchips for export and established a plant to process eucalyptus logs into woodchips under the name of Sang Thai Woodchips Company Limited to supply woodchips to paper pulp factories both in Thailand and for export abroad. The plant is equipped with modern machinery and is presently successful and regarded as a trusted source of quality product by domestic manufacturers of raw material as well as foreign buyers.
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Sang Thai Woodchips Company Limited began as the Tapioca Business Group extended into the business of acquiring and exporting eucalyptus woodchips. Initially it used the stockpiling and storage yard of Sang Thai Bangpakong Company Limited, an area of 20 rais, which included modification of the conveyor belt at the berth to load the woodchips on to pontoon boats for transport to the buoys at Si Chang Island for loading on to shipping vessels. This loading and unloading system is generally practiced and accepted and allows for management of transport according to the customers' needs. Export of the woodchips began in 2011 and the Company has achieved success as a trusted source of woodchips by foreign buyers and domestic raw material manufacturers.
Fully understanding the importance of the quality of the woodchips, the Tapioca Business Group established a milling plant to process eucalyptus logs into wood chips and registered this as a separate company called Sang Thai Woodchips Company Limited in October 2013 in Kabinburi District of Prachinburi Province. This was a prototype plant which was equipped with modern machinery with a production capacity of 500 tons/day. The Company is in the process of expansion into other regions that are sources of the raw material. In 2014 set up a procurement branch in Nong Boonmark District of Nakhon Ratchasima Province and plans to build another processing plant in the very near future.
Acquisition and storage of no less than 200,000 tons of eucalyptus logs per year as bulk goods, processed through a modern milling plant with the TAPPI UM21 standard. The finished product is sent to the yard at Sang Thai Bangpakong for storage before being shipped out.
The plant is situated in eucalyptus growing area and the distance is not far from Sang Thai Bangpakong which is the export point.
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This has no football relevancy – no direct relevancy, anyway – but I think it's worth bringing to your attention that Corrine Brown has just been indicted by the feds.
If Congresswoman Brown goes to trial, maybe she can call Corch and Percy Harvey as character witnesses.
That would be the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, in case you were wondering.
Michigan breaks a date with Bert.
Good to see this game come back.
In order to make room for it, though, something's gotta give. In this case, it's the home-and-home the Wolverines scheduled with Arkansas. How bad do they want out?
Can you put a price tag on karma?
I know this is little more than your basic preseason happy talk, but imagine reading a similar piece from the 2015 offseason entitled "Relationship of QB [INSERT NAME HERE] and coach Brian Schottenheimer will be key". Kinda makes you think, no?
Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione admits the math isn't there for Big 12 expansion.
Ole Miss hasn't sold out its ticket allotment for the opener against FSU.
Here's you a handy summary of all the preseason mags.
Academics vs. the jocks at Cal-Berkeley, not a pretty story.
Buyer's remorse at Auburn can come on very quickly, it seems.
Here's a song that'll make you want to drive – from his El Rayo-X album, David Lindley's cover of "Mercury Blues".
Those are some meaty guitar chops, my friends.


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Christopher J. Goolgasian, CFA, CPA, CAIA is the director of Climate Research on the Sustainable Investment Team and a portfolio manager for our retirement solutions suite of products. Chris focuses on investment solutions that share an enduring nature and require critical strategic thinking.
For climate research, Chris spearheads a collaborative initiative between Wellington Management and Woods Hole Research Center (WHRC) to integrate climate science and asset management. This alliance, launched in 2018, is focused on creating investor tools to help analyze and better understand how and where climate change may impact global capital markets. Chris plays a critical role in aligning WHRC and Wellington resources to ensure the initiative is mapped to investable insights.
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Chris earned both his BA (1995) with a concentration in accounting and his MBA (1997) with a concentration in finance from Bryant University. Additionally, he holds the Chartered Financial Analyst and Chartered Alternatives Investment Analyst designations, and he is a CPA. He is also a professor of finance at Bryant University.
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The sister of Princess Diana, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, is to open a memorial to Lincolnshire's road crash victims in Boston later this year.
Lady Sarah McCorquodale, who lives in the county and is a former High Sherriff for Lincolnshire, will visit Westgate Woods on Saturday, April 21, to officially open the memorial area in a poignant ceremony.
Diana, Princess of Wales, died following a car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997 at the age of 36.
A spokesman said that Lady Sarah had replied to a written invitation to open the memorial saying she would be delighted to do so.
The event follows a two-year fundraising campaign by a group of volunteers.
Campaign organiser Anne Bourne, of Boston, lost her daughter in a horrendous crash in which four people died and five children were left without their mothers.
"We have been bowled over by the generosity we have received from those who have made donations and supported the fundraising events.
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Music and refreshments are planned for invited guests and supporters.
Lady Sarah will cut a ribbon to make public the memorial stone being crafted by sculptor James Sutton.
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A wet oak shelter is to be constructed to one side of the path for quiet reflection and to remember all those who have died in tragic circumstance on county roads.
The Lakeland green slate memorial, suitably engraved with a dedication and symbolic footsteps, will be laid into the path.
Boston Woods Trust, which owns and manages the woodland on the outskirts of Boston, made the area available, alongside one of the avenues which all point towards Boston Stump in the distance.
The Trust successfully bid for a £10,000 Heritage Lottery Grant to help pay towards the cost of the path, with the memorial committee adding its contribution.
People can still make a donation by paying in to the Louise and Sarah Memorial Fund at Lloyds Bank, account number 01303486, sort code 30-91-04.
Anyone who wishes to help can call Anne on 01205 367892.


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In a 45- to 60-minute program, followed by a lively question-and-answer session, I offer an engaging first-hand glimpse, in words and colorful photos, of the people and the life in Nepal, both in the capital city of Kathmandu and in remote hill villages.
The presentation offers a look at the life of Kathmandu and then takes the audience for a virtual trek to Badel, a remote village in Nepal's eastern hills, which I have visited on four different occasions since 1993, staying with local families. (I have made a total of seven trips to Nepal.) You meet a cross-section of the villagers, including the chief shaman, the midwife, and musicians from the "untouchable" caste. You learn how my friend and I, the first western women to visit the village, with minimal funds and effort, were able to establish the first library in the village. You hear how we arranged for cleft lip surgery for two children, each for less than the price of dinner for two in a moderately upscale New York restaurant. You also learn how we two mature women from a sophisticated society learned from people who live and work as they have for centuries in a hamlet with no electricity, no telephones, no modern sanitation. The book is graced by 50 of Margaret Roche's impressionistic sketches of the villagers, some of which I show in my slides. And you'll hear about the Maoist rebellion that is currently roiling the country, that required itinerary changes in my most recent visit to Nepal in October 2003, and that may mean that the way of life we witnessed will be changed forever.
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Thank You Batya! Teammates, Fans, Media, and Others Pay Tribute to Brooks Orpik
Posted on June 25, 2019	by Michael Fleetwood
Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images
After 15 seasons (five with the Capitals), over 1,000 games played, and two Stanley Cup championships, veteran defenseman Brooks Orpik announced his retirement earlier today, concluding an illustrious career in the NHL. The player affectionately known as "Batya" was a respected leader, player, and person in the Capitals' locker room and was instrumental in the Caps' run to the Stanley Cup in 2018.
Originally signed by the Capitals to a five-year. $27.5 million contract in free agency in the summer of 2014, Orpik provided the team with the physical, stay-at-home, shutdown defenseman they had long been lacking during the Alex Ovechkin era, and the Caps even paid more to acquire his services, as they identified him as a key player needed to help them in their quest for a Stanley Cup. Upon arriving in D.C., Orpik was named an alternate captain, a sign the Caps recognized him as an important leader in the locker room and on the ice. Orpik was instrumental in setting an example for the young defensemen and players on the team in terms of conditioning and play on the ice. And after the announcement of his retirement, the team, his teammates, media members, and fans took to social media to pay tribute to the man known affectionately as "Batya":
Congratulations on amazing career champ! You have been an icon to all of us as a player a more importantly as a person with your leadership I have learned a lot thank you! #batya #OTH
A post shared by @ jakubvrana on Jun 25, 2019 at 9:03am PDT
Brooks Orpik has announced his retirement today from the @NHL after 15 seasons. The two-time Stanley Cup Champion skated in 1,035 regular-season games.
Congratulations on a terrific career, Brooksie. And thank you for everything! #ALLCAPS
Read More: https://t.co/phJzewaMWB pic.twitter.com/rJYfMZfejw
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 25, 2019
Congratulations to Brooks Orpik, who after 1,035 regular-season NHL games, retires today a two-time #StanleyCup champion. https://t.co/5x1xERpWDZ pic.twitter.com/zs91rWOJy5
— NHLPA (@NHLPA) June 25, 2019
Truly going to miss you a lot. Thanks for all the help and support during the years. Thanks for always looking after me on and off the ice. You have been a true friend and role model for me. Good luck in the future and wish you and the family all the best. Brooks Orpik!
— andre burakovsky (@andreburakovsky) June 25, 2019
After playing 1,035 regular season games, @Capitals defenseman, Brooks Orpik announces his retirement. Congrats on a terrific career! #Caps
— Kathryn Tappen (@KathrynTappen) June 25, 2019
What a career for a great player and role model to all! Thanks for everything Brooksy! https://t.co/0mLdkwq3aC
— John Carlson (@JohnCarlson74) June 25, 2019
One of the best teammates to ever do it. Absolute beast. Congrats brother https://t.co/QKV6bnnItK
— Michael Latta (@Latta17) June 25, 2019
Thanks Brooksie! You helped lift the Caps to the Stanley Cup just like you helped me lift it on that sunny June day a year ago. I'm grateful for all you have done and meant to this team. Thank you #BrooksOrpik!
A post shared by Wes Johnson (@wesjohnson) on Jun 25, 2019 at 7:19am PDT
The Capitals also released statements from Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, Tom Wilson, and T.J. Oshie, and John Carlson on Orpik's retirement:
Ovechkin:
"Batya was a great leader in our locker room and was so important for us to win our first Stanley Cup. We will miss his presence in the room and on the ice. Not only was he a great leader and a player, but he was a better person. I'm so happy I had a chance to play with him and for our young guys to have had the chance to learn from him. I want to wish him, Erin and his kids the best. We will miss him and the Batya protein shakes!"
Backstrom:
"Brooks was one of the best leaders I've had the chance to play with in my career. It is difficult to find a better teammate, and a player who worked harder and enjoyed the game as much as Brooks. We all learned from Brooks and he made his teammates better every day. It was a pleasure playing with him and I wish him and his family all the best."
Wilson:
"Brooks was someone that I looked up to from the first day that he got to D.C. I don't think he ever took a shift off his entire career, nor did he ever take a day off being a great leader. Brooks is truly one of the best in the game of hockey and we will miss having him in our room. Congrats, Orps, and thanks for everything. I'm wishing you, Erin and the girls all the best in the next chapter."
Oshie:
"Brooks was a great player, leader, warrior and an Olympic silver medalist – the type of guy that would always stick up for his teammates, sacrifice his body and do whatever it takes to win. More importantly, he is a terrific person and a friend. Congrats, Batya, on a long and successful career!"
Carlson:
"I had the great opportunity to see up close how impactful Brooks was for our team. Spending time as his defensive partner and playing alongside Brooks was something that I will always cherish. He showed his teammates the importance of hard work, accountability and always being there for your team every time he stepped on the ice. We all learned from Brooks; he was our role model and he made us better. I wish him and his family all the best!"
Capitals' majority owner Ted Leonsis and his son Zach also posted their thanks to Orpik for his time in Washington:
Much love, respect and gratitude to Brooks Orpik and his family. I can't say enough about his leadership, integrity, love of the game, and class. Details here on his retirement. https://t.co/kQkKvB9JZU
— Ted Leonsis (@TedLeonsis) June 25, 2019
What a career. Thank you, Brooks Orpik! #ALLCAPS https://t.co/lk543NS1AX
— Zach Leonsis (@ZacharyLeonsis) June 25, 2019
Orpik's signing in 2014 was more than just an addition of a player to bolster the Capitals' Stanley Cup chances, it was the beginning of a culture and locker room mentality change that will have a lasting effect on the organization for the foreseeable future. Orpik brought a winning mentality to the Caps but he also provided the team with the leadership and experience needed to ultimately obtain the Stanley Cup. For that, and so much more, the Capitals, their fans, and the Washington community, will forever be grateful.
By Michael Fleetwood
About Michael Fleetwood
Michael Fleetwood was born into a family of diehard Capitals fans and has been watching games as long as he can remember. He was born the year the Capitals went to their first Stanley Cup Final, and is a diehard Caps fan, the owner of the very FIRST Joe Beninati jersey and since then, has met Joe himself. His favorite player became former Capital Nate Schmidt after he met Schmidt in a Hershey hotel while in Hershey PA to see the Bears play, shortly after Schmidt was injured during a conditioning stint. Michael is also a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Orioles, and enjoys photography, watching WildEarth TV's SafariLive live safaris, and watching animals in his spare time. (Photo by Adam Vingan in 2014 at the Capitals Development Camp).
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8 Responses to Thank You Batya! Teammates, Fans, Media, and Others Pay Tribute to Brooks Orpik
Great article. Thank you for this. Brooks will be missed big time. Without him, we don't win the Cup. Thank you Brooks.
Day One Caps Fan says:
Orpik proved all his media critics wrong! And a few anti-Orpik internet trolls as well
Diane Doyle says:
Great tribute. And the guy known as Batya was loved. Before he became a Capitals, he was a member of the Penguins and one I did NOT like at all. But when he became a Cap, I did realize the signing of Niskanen and him was to get a MUCH better defense for the team since defense was frankly a disaster the previous year. (As in Nats early season this year disaster). He turned out to have a great work ethic and was a great mentor to the younger guys.
In a way, Orpik joining the Caps was like Saul becoming a Christian. Saul used to persecute Christians but then came the road to Damascus. (We all know what happened to Saul — he became known as St Paul.)
Godspeed, Batya. Or should we call him Dedushka (a Russian word for grandfather) or Dziadek (a Polish word for grandfather as his paternal ancesty is Polish). I assume he'll finish that degree at Boston College. Anyway, fly like an eagle, Batya.
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Q: urllib2 giving Network is unreachable error even after setting http_proxy in bash I am trying to test my Google App Engine (Python) app locally. I need to do some URL fetching, I tried but the following error message is displayed.
"urllib2.URLError: <urlopen error [Errno 101] Network is unreachable>"

So I tried to check whether deployment happens at all. It also resulted in same error
And then I tried in Python shell:
>>>import urllib2
>>>a = urllib2.urlopen("http://google.com")
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200
>>>a.readlines
<addinfourl at 155594924 whose fp = <socket._fileobject object at 0x9443d6c>>

Though the response code is 200. If I do a.readlines I wouldn't get the actual HTML. (a.readlines supposed to output html?)
Before trying above I had my http_proxy variable set in the environment. I even tried by urllib2.install_opener(ProxyConfiguredOpener). And it still doesn't work.
I can't do any urllib2 URL opens, hence I can't work with a lot of tools like Google App Engine which is using urllib2 for deployment. Can anybody tell what is wrong?

A: a.code == 200 means that urllib2.urlopen() is successful while running in Python shell.
When running in App Engine urllib2.urlopen() uses google.appengine.api.urlfetch().
If you run it locally it should use your local network configuration. The bug urlfetch cannot be used behind a proxy is fixed.


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Guyana country profile
Sandwiched between Venezuela and Suriname, the former British colony of Guyana is the only English-speaking country in South America.
Since independence from the UK in 1966, Guyana has seen fierce political rivalry between the two main ethnically-based parties.
Most of the country is covered in tropical rainforest and, despite having rich reserves of bauxite, gold and timber, it has struggled to overcome poverty and attract investment to bolster its economy.
A century-old border dispute with Venezuela has revived after the discovery of major offshore oil reserves.
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Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Capital: Georgetown
Population 773,000
Area 214,969 sq km (83,000 sq miles)
Major languages English, indigenous languages, Creole, Hindi, Urdu
Major religions Christianity, Hinduism, Islam
Life expectancy 64 years (men), 69 years (women)
Currency Guyanese dollar
UN, World Bank
President: Irfaan Ali
Image source, Adrian Dennis/Getty Images
The hotly-disputed March 2020 election was eventually resolved in favour of opposition candidate Irfaan Ali, who became the country's first Muslim president in August.
A former housing and tourism minister in People's Progressive Party governments, Mr Ali beat the incumbent president, David Granger of the People's National Congress, after a full recount amid allegations of government vote-rigging.
A coalition led by the People's Progressive Party also won a narrow majority in the simultaneous parliamentary election.
President Ali took over not long after the US oil giant Exxon made one of the world's biggest discoveries of oil in deep waters off Guyana's coast, which could change the country's economic prospects dramatically.
The constitution guarantees free speech, although officials are apt to resort to defamation laws, says Reporters Without Borders.
A bill passed in 2017 was criticised for requiring private broadcasters to carry a daily quota of government-chosen output.
Around 39% of Guyanese citizens were online by 2017.
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Some Guyanese trace their ancestry to freed slaves and others to workers from India
1300s - Area is first inhabited by semi-nomadic Amerindian tribes, notably Warraus. Christopher Colombus sights Guyana in 1498.
1580 - The Dutch gain a foothold and set up trading posts. From 1620, the Dutch West India Company imports African slaves to work on its sugar plantations.
1780-1813 - Guyana changes hands between the Dutch, French and British.
1814 - Britain occupies Guyana during the Napoleonic Wars and later makes it a the Colony of British Guiana.
1834 - The abolition of slavery leads to indentured workers being brought in from India.
1889 - Venezuela lays claims to two-thirds of Guyana west of the Essequibo river, but international arbitration rules in favour of Guyana in 1899.
1953 - Britain suspends a new constitution and installs an interim administration after the Indo-Guyanese PPP party's success in the first free elections.
1960 - A new constitution provides full internal self-government, but in 1964 a revolt leads to racial strife and violent riots
1966 - Guyana gains independence.
1978 - Jonestown massacre: Mass suicide by more than 900 members of the People's Temple religious sect led by Jim Jones.
2015 - Guyana's multiracial opposition coalition led by David Granger wins the general election, ending 23 years of rule by the Indo-Guyanese PPP party. The PPP returns to power five years later.
2019 - Drilling begins at major offshore oil deposits.
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