Logynon ED tablets are a combined oral contraceptive pill.
Logynon ED is taken by women to prevent pregnancy.
When taken correctly, Logynon ED is one of the most reliable forms of contraception.
Logynon ED is a prescription-only medication.
Prevents the egg being released each month from the ovaries.
Thickens the cervix fluid making it more difficult for sperm to enter the womb.
Prevents the womb lining thickening enough for an egg to embed.
Logynon ED is taken every day without a break. You take an 'active pill' each day for 21 days, followed by an 'inactive pill' each day for 7 days.
It is a very reliable method of contraception.
It can help with a variety of premenstrual symptoms.
Logynon ED needs to be taken as directed in the Patient Information Leaflet in order to prevent pregnancy. In addition, Logynon ED will not protect you against sexually transmitted infections or diseases. You should use condoms for protection against STI's and STD's.
To prevent pregnancy, always take Logynon ED tablets as instructed.
This pack is designed to help you remember to take your pills. The pack contains 3 foil memo strips with 3 sets of 7 self-adhesive strips showing the days of the week. Each foil memo strip contains 28 tablets: 21 small active tablets in 3 rows (6 red, 5 white and 10 ochre-coloured tablets) and 7 larger, white, inactive tablets in the last row.
Take Logynon ED every day for 28 days.
Stick the strip along the top of the foil memo-strip so that the first day is above the pill marked 'start'. You can now see on which day you have to take each tablet.
Follow the direction of the arrows on the strip. Swallow each pill whole per day until you have finished all 28 pills.
Start taking your next strip of Logynon ED the next day. Do not leave a gap between packs. As long as you take Logynon ED correctly, you will always start each new strip on the same day of the week.
For further information, consult the Patient Information Leaflet on taking Logynon ED.
Each box of Logynon ED tablets contains three strips of 28 tablets (21 active tablets and 7 larger inactive tablets).
Levonorgestrel is a progestogen and ethinylestradiol is an oestrogen.
Lactose, maize starch, povidone, magnesium stearate (E572), sucrose, polyethylene glycol 6000, calcium carbonate (E170), talc, montan glycol wax, glycerin (E422), titanium dioxide (E171), ferric oxide pigment (red and yellow) (E172).
Before you start taking Logynon ED contraceptive tablets, it is particularly important to read the symptoms of a blood clot section in the Patient Information Leaflet. It's important that you understand the benefits and risks of taking Logynon ED before taking it or when deciding to carry on taking it. Although Logynon ED is suitable for most women with good health, it is not suitable for all.
If you need an operation or if you are off your feet for an extended period of time.
If you have ever suffered from a heart attack or stroke.
If you have (or have ever had) angina pectoris (a condition that causes severe chest pain and may be the first sign of a heart attack) or transient ischaemic attack (TIA - temporary stroke symptoms).
A very high level of fat in the blood (cholesterol or triglycerides) a condition known as hyperhomocysteinaemia.
If you have (or have ever had) migraines or a type of migraine called 'migraine with aura'.
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients found in Logynon ED tablets.
If you suffer from pancreatitis (an inflammation of the pancreas).
If you have just given birth as you are at an increased risk of blood clots.
If you have an inflammation in the veins under the skin (superficial thrombophlebitis) or varicose veins.
If you or your close family have ever had problems with your heart, or circulation such as high blood pressure.
If you experienced any illness that worsened during pregnancy or previous use of the Pill.
Some medicines used to treat epilepsy.
Some medicines used to treat HIV and Hepatitis C virus infections (so-called protease inhibitors and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors).
Logynon ED contains lactose and sucrose. Therefore, if you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before you buy Logynon online and taking Logynon ED as your form of contraception.
Do not use Logynon ED if you are pregnant. If you are breastfeeding, your doctor or family planning nurse may advise you not to take Logynon ED. They will be able to suggest alternative contraception.


Two desperate women searching for relationship help visit an unconventional therapist.
Ryan Logan is a Los Angeles based director and comedy writer. His most recent film, THE FIRST SESSION starring Mouzam Makkar (The Vampire Diaries) and Parvesh Cheena (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), was a finalist in the 2015 NBCUniversal Short Film Festival and the AmPav Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the Cannes Film Festival. His short documentary collaboration, THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS, premiered at Outfest and was released by Full Spectrum Features.


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Teacher sacked after pupil climbs in cupboard
Teacher sacked after pupil climbs in cupboard.
A pupil with hundreds of behavioural complaints against him lied about being locked in a cupboard, and as a consequence his teacher was dismissed.
The teacher took the matter to an employment tribunal and a subsequent hearing heard that Abdul Mohammed Basit was at Pleckgate High School in Blackburn, Lancashire, teaching a year 9 class when he joked that a rowdy pupil should go in the cupboard to stop disrupting the class. After making the joke, Mr Basit said he was surprised that the pupil, known for a liking to play the class clown, did briefly enter the cupboard.
Following the lesson the boy met up with two other students from the class and they went and complained about the incident to headteacher, Mark Cocker.
The pupil stated that he had been locked in the cupboard for 5 minutes, however, Mr Basit said he was only in there for 10 to 15 seconds, and the tribunal also heard there was no lock on the cupboard door.
Despite the boy and 2 others making the accusation having long records of behaviour complaints – one with 605 entries – the school chose to believe the pupils version of events over that of Mr Basit and sacked him. Only days after accusing Mr Basit of forcing him into a cupboard, the 14-year-old pupil told another teacher that he would make something up about them, too. He also threatened to drive a supply teacher out.
The employment tribunal ruled that Mr Basit was wrongfully dismissed.
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Pets In Spain animal charity achieved a new statistical record when they rescued 15 dogs in one day, with 14 of them from an illegal puppy farm. The dogs rescued were not puppies, it was the discarded mothers and fathers, forced over the years to reproduce many litters. Most of them were kept permanently in cages, some have old untreated injuries, including broken bones, one is blind, another has just one eye, and others are in ill health and diseased needing long term veterinary treatment.
A Pets In Spain fund raising event has been organized at AJ's bar on El Raso urbanization, located just off the Lemon Tree road near Guardamar, on Friday 30th June, from 12 midday to 3pm. There will be various stalls, a Raffle, Tombola, Angel Readings, hand made greetings cards and live music provided by guitar vocalist Tim Taylor. A few of the rescued puppy farm dogs will also be making an appearance.
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Leo Messi Was Sentenced To 21 Months In Prison… But He's Not Gonna Serve Hard Time
BY Lucas Molandes | July 6, 2016 AT 3:59 pm
By Lucas Molandes July 6, 2016 at 3:59 pm
Close call for Lionel Messi and his father. Charged with tax fraud, the world famous footballer, and his lesser known father, Jorge Messi, were recently sentenced to 21 months in prison. Thanks to Spain's leniency for terms under two years, the first-time offenders are likely to spend this time on probation. That's right, the only stripes Messi will wear are the ones of FC Barcelona.
Credit: Nugo Basilaiaa / YouTube
Messi and his father were accused of creating several fake business to hide more than FOUR MILLION EUROS (about $4.4 million) from the taxman. While we're not condoning the practices these two pursued to save a few bucks, we are curious just how bogus these businesses were. Any business, even a fake one, has to appear legitimate enough for no one to ask questions. With that in mind, we're pitching a few phony businesses that have just a dash of real advertising to make them appear legit. Take notes, people.
Remember, name recognition is key!
Credit: Comp Fight
Not only does this have the Messi name recognition, it's also a delightful play on words. Plus, if you're actually laundering money, this place will look too obvious. Nothing like hiding in plain sight.
If all else fails, go with what you're known for!
Yes, it's a gimmick, but a good nickname is worth its weight in bullion. While most flea markets are held in giant community centers or parking lots, this business has all the style and boutique charm that Messi has come to represent over the years. Sweet flea logo, too!
Dabble in professions other than your own!
This storefront is perfect for Messi. While on the surface it looks like a standard law consultant's office, this is actually where Messi could consult his "Better Call Saul"-style lawyer when he needs to skip town or get a fake I.D. asap!
Go with what you know!
While the other fake stores were examples of business ventures to pursue outside of Messi's profession, this one is right up his pitch. Not only is he well acquainted with club team trophies, but he might actually work in a store like this once his probation is up! Kidding. He's worth so much money it's not even funny!
READ: Here's Why Some Of Messi's Argentina Teammates May Retire With Him
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Literally Just 20 Lionel Messi Tattoos To Admire
By Jorge Rodriguez-Jimenez June 21, 2018 at 2:37 pm
BY Jorge Rodriguez-Jimenez | June 21, 2018 AT 2:37 pm
Lionel Messi is probably one of the most recognizable faces in soccer right now. Sure, part of it is likely because of the super sweet moment he had with a child from the Middle East that wore a plastic bag that looked like his jersey. But it is also probably because of he amazing soccer skills. Here are 20 tattoos of the soccer legend that prove fans have a very deep love for the athlete.
Simple. Clean. Recognizable.
CREDIT: tattoosdelionelmessi / Instagram
If you don't want to get too intense, or expensive, this is the way to go. Just the number on the jersey and the last name. Everyone will recognize it.
The blurry action shot.
CREDIT: auristattooart / Instagram
The best part of art is that things don't have to be perfect. Here we see what would be a blurry photo expertly placed on a Messi fan.
Minimalistic Messi is pretty dope.
This should give all of you some inspo on how to turn your doodles into a permanent art installation.
Nothing like reminiscing on the major life events.
Copa del Rey is a major soccer tournament played in Spain between the different Spanish soccer teams. Of course Messi was on the winning team more than once.
Why settle for just one Messi image?
You have two legs and soccer is all about the legs. Therefore, it just makes sense to show off your love for Messi with two tattoos, one on each leg.
A pensive portrait is always nice.
It's like all of those photos your mom and abuela took of you and hung all over the house. A nice portrait really goes a long way.
There is something to be said about the classic from behind photo.
That way you get to see the name and number and everyone will know who the tattoo is for.
Some times you love the player more than the game/teams.
CREDIT: subi_tu_tattoo / Instagram
And when you love the player, like Messi, you just have to change your loyalty to the different teams he graces.
Get meta with it.
CREDIT: madretinta / Instagram
Lionel Messi with his number inside his number. Talk about a true memorial.
Maybe your favorite Messi was blonde Messi.
There's nothing wrong with remembering someone the way you loved them. Perhaps his darker hair is just too much for you to handle.
Who else remembers those portraits with floating heads?
CREDIT: sebastiantattoomaipu / Instagram
It might not read as well as a tattoo but it's your body so you can do with it what you want.
Messi, el Santo de Fútbol.
CREDIT: neighborsneversleep / Instagram
That's one way to honor one of the most memorable soccer players of all time. Fight me.
It's always a good time to remember the good times.
CREDIT: demec16 / Instagram
A celebratory tattoo is a great way to remember the best moments.
Autograph tattoos are *still* in style, apparently.
Simple and to the point. How many times have you ever considered getting your favorite athlete's or celeb's tattoo on you?
One way to honor the soccer player is to remember the good he has done.
CREDIT: alex_hernan_tattoo / Instagram
It wasn't that long ago that he was so moved by an Afghani child that he sent a jersey and soccer ball to the fan. What a sweet moment to remember as part of Messi's legacy.
Stoic pics are some times the best way to go.
CREDIT: victor_artattoo / Instagram
No fluff, no smiles, no fancy outfits. Just a man concentrating on the game that lies before him and the determined look of a true professional.
Get a caricature of the man and slap in on your arm.
CREDIT: mayur_leo6 / Instagram
I mean, we all love to get ourselves drawn by the folks on the piers or any other tourist trap. Why not use that inspo and get a fun tattoo?
If you think he's a king, let the world know.
CREDIT: drawndreamstattoo / Instagram
That's right. Some people are so enamored with people that they see them as royalty. The Internet is a great place.
Did we mention portraits yet?
Because they are still a great way to memorialize the great.
Show the love you carry in your heart.
CREDIT: nav.onetattoobarbershop / Instagram
This tattoo is one of the most beautiful and loving tattoos of the soccer great you'll see.
Who are you rooting for in the World Cup? Share your love with us using and #WorldCup2018 and #ShowUsYourColors.
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Here's Why Some Of Messi's Argentina Teammates May Retire With Him
By Omar Villegas June 28, 2016 at 2:07 pm
BY Omar Villegas | June 28, 2016 AT 2:07 pm
Well, Lionel Messi had a crappy weekend. After breezing through the group stage and knockout rounds of Copa América Centenario, Messi and the albicelestes looked like the favorites to raise the trophy versus Chile (despite Chile's 7-0 humiliation of Mexico).
Messi, who scored five goals in the tournament, did this when the match went to penalties:
CREDIT: Credit: BeingFaruk / Twitter
Yep. He hit the ball over the crossbar. Fans couldn't believe it…
And when Chile won, Messi couldn't hold back the tears.
After the match, Messi shocked the world by announcing his retirement from international football.
AHORA: Messi: "Se terminó para mí la Selección" https://t.co/Nws9kiScoV
— TyC Sports (@TyCSports) June 27, 2016
"It's been four finals [that we've lost]… this isn't for me," said Messi to TyC Sports. Btw, he's retiring from Argentina's national team, not from the sport.
After his announcement, lots of people criticized Messi for "giving up."
Messi has done the biggest rage quit. It's strange because the best never give up.
— Chippolatte (@TheBurntChip) June 27, 2016
Some said his decision to not play for Argentina — he's still going to play for his club team, Barcelona — was proof that he wasn't a "winner."
Messi still has a lot to give to his country but he just choose to give up and run away. That's not a "Best Player in the world" Mentality ✋
— ♔ღ♔Mr.Omar.C.R♔ღ♔ (@OMAR_CR7_) June 27, 2016
Messi, who has been criticized* for not carrying Argentina to a title, may be retiring to end the criticism. But he may have other reasons for quitting Argentina's national team.
A photo posted by Leo Messi (@leomessi) on Jun 10, 2016 at 10:33pm PDT
*It's gotta be rough when two of the world's greatest players, Pelé and Maradona, are videotaped discussing your lack of leadership skills.
Messi could be unhappy with Argentina's fútbol federation, which has been accused of corruption for decades. A few days before the Copa América final, Messi fired shots at Argentina's federation via Instagram:
Una vez mas esperando en un avion para intentar salir al destino .. Que desastre son los de AFA por dios !!!!
A photo posted by Leo Messi (@leomessi) on Jun 23, 2016 at 4:20pm PDT
"Once again waiting on the plane while we wait to leave for our destination. God, the AFA is such a disaster," wrote Messi. He later apologized for the comments (but he didn't take down the Instagram post).
That same week, AFA president Luis Segura was removed from his post after he was charged with corruption.
CREDIT: Credit: C5n / YouTube
Segura is accused of orchestrating shady deals related to TV rights in Argentina. Wondering just how sketchy Argentina's federation can be? Last year, after the death of then-AFA president Julio Grondona, the federation cast a vote to elect a new president. The federation's 75 members returned a 38-38 vote — btw, that adds up to 76.
Messi isn't the only one who announced his retirement. Barcelona teammate Javier Mascherano is also hanging up his cleats for Argentina.
Desde las 4 tomando mates en el predio .
A photo posted by Leo Messi (@leomessi) on May 25, 2016 at 2:51am PDT
Several others, including Sergio Agüero, Angel Di Maria and Ezequiel Lavezzi, are also rumored to be retiring from Argentina's national team.
Vamos Argentina !!!!
A photo posted by Sergio Leonel Agüero (@aguerosergiokun16) on Jun 23, 2016 at 5:00pm PDT
Why? Some speculate it's their way of protesting against a federation that is rife with corruption. If true, that could be eight players gone (including Messi), which is clearly a sign that something isn't quite right with Argentina's national team.
Or maybe it's all just a scheme to save Messi from further criticism…
Cue the music…
READ: Watch Lionel Messi Score An 'Impossible' Goal During Training
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Q: After dynamically setting my config variable in codeigniter how to access them from other controllers and models? I have updated my config variable in my model using:
$this->config->set_item('userid', $user_id);

if i echo it in the model i can see that it gets set.
But if i echo it in the controller or another model using:
echo $this->config->item('userid');

it shows the original value.
I need to store this config variable throughout the session but i do not want to use session variables.

A: that configurtation is only applicable on that model which you set it. If you want a global setting without using session.
you could create a core model on application/core and name it
MY_Model
so basically what MY_Model do is that it sets your config on all models that extends it.
class MY_Model Extends CI_Model
{
  protected $user_id;
  public function __construct()
  {
    parent::__construct();
   $this->config->set_item('userid', $this->user_id);
  }
}

then on your model that you want the settings to be applied, just extends your model. like
Model extends MY_Model
{

  public function test($id)
  {
    $this->user_id = $id;

   }
}

OR you could create a Core COntroller same as the above but substituting controller to model
read more at Codeigniter Extending Core Classes

A: Try to initialize the config $this->ci = & get_instance(); and then set the value like
$this->ci->config->set_item('userid', $user_id);
I have not tested this... but I assume it will work.

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Callable common stock is a share of ownership in a business, redeemable by the issuer, at a predetermined price or premium to the current market price. As with a callable bond, owners of a callable stock are required to sell their shares back to the issuer upon demand. Common stock is not usually callable, unlike preferred shares, which have unique bond-like features, and are more likely, at the issuer's discretion, to be callable.
Common stock must be specifically designated as callable at the time of sale, if the corporation wants to have the option to redeem it. Otherwise, common stock will remain on the market indefinitely, unless the company chooses to buy back its shares on the open market, has its shares delisted or goes bankrupt.
A typical business strategy involving callable common stock is when a parent company issues stock to fund a subsidiary company. By issuing callable stock, the parent company reserves the right to buy back the shares of the subsidiary company, should it become strategically beneficial.
Putable common stock is stock that gives investors the option to sell (or "put") the stock back to the company at a predetermined price.
Debt exchangeable for common stock (DECS) is a convertible security allowing an investor to convert debt into common stock.
A common stock equivalent is a security that can be converted into common stock.
A common stock fund is a mutual fund that invests in the common stock of numerous publicly traded companies.
Capital stock is the number of common and preferred shares that a company is authorized to issue, and is recorded in shareholders' equity.
Preferred vs. Common Stock: What's the Difference?
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Q: Reboot N150 router remotely Is there some way to reboot a Netgear N150 router remotely?
I can't see any way in the web interface for doing this (I think my old dg834 had a diagnostics page but I can't find it on this one).
Version numbers:

Hardware Version    WNR1000v2
Firmware Version    V1.1.2.28
GUI Language Version    V1.0.0.74

A: As you discovered, I don't believe there is one.
I went through your manual to the places I thought were appropriate, searched for (re)start (re)boot and reset, and looked at the index, but nothing.
ftp://downloads.netgear.com/files/WNR1000v2/Documentation/UM/WNR1000v2_UM_19NOV2009.pdf
I suspect that unless you get it through a firmware upgrade, you are out of luck. As a side note, what a glaring omission on Netgear's part. Really inexcusable.

A: A tricky workaround:
Go to 'Backup Settings' then 'Save a Copy of Current Settings' then restore your settings from the file (netgear.cfg)
The router will restart after restore :)

A: Yes. You need to enable remote administration; Choose a single IP address you will be accessing it from and then you will have full access to the router remotely. Good luck!

A: Go to Wireless Settings, or LAN Setup.  Don't change anything, just click APPLY.  Watch your connection.  It will (eventually) go down, and back up, and reconnect.
I know this thread is old, but thought I'd add the solution I found.  Hope it helps someone with this Netgear N150 router.

A: A possible solution:
Start cmd.exe from windows.
Type the following:
telnet [RouterIP]
-> Where [RouterIP] is the IP address of your router.
Enter your username/password, if you don't know it, look up the default user/pass for your make and model (note: thsi is different from your WEP/WPA password).
Type Help to learn how to use the menu system, or type Menu to get a list of services you can change.
Navigate through the menu's until you find the Reboot/Restart option, once you select it it should work.
Let me know how it goes!


Did AHPRA make an example of Dr Fettke?
Prior to AHPRA's ruling, a 2013 Senate Inquiry highlighted the failings of AHPRA's complaints-handling in order to guarantee public safety.
As a result of this investigation, there was a call for a more strict handling of complaints against practitioners by AHPRA.
This could have motivated relentless pursuing of legal action against Dr Fettke for giving out unsolicited nutrition advice in favour of low carb.
The dietary evidence points to a low carb diet as the only non drug-mediated way that people with diabetes can truly control insulin and stabilise their blood sugar levels.
For the majority of scientists interested in nutrition, if a new evidence-based approach provides better outcomes, then this evidence should be more explicitly reflected in patient care.
Sadly, with low carb, this is often not the case, for many regulatory bodies think that it is not within a doctor's remit to advise patients about this diet.
Yet, Fettke's patients have greatly benefited from his advice, and the diet reportedly caused no harm to any of them.
But, AHPRA considers that Gary is not an expert in the field of nutrition or diabetes, and therefore has no authority to give such advice.
The AHPRA has completely overlooked the fact that a great deal of Fettke's patients suffered from weight-related joint issues and/or diabetes.
Fettke was therefore immersed in the scientific literature about diabetes and nutrition research for years.
The mere act of informing patients about low carb and recommending it to them on a voluntary basis can trigger serious consequences for doctors these days.
Meanwhile, patients are being given the wrong information and led to believe that there is nothing they can do besides treatment to help reverse their type 2 diabetes.
The current recommendation, of eating less and moving more, that patients receive has not been proven as effective as reducing carbohydrate intake in a growing number of studies.
In the UK, GPs tend not to give weight loss advice, because they know that standard recommendations don't work, and, that if they push something like low carbing instead, they will be condemned for rebutting the official eat-well guidelines in use.
Doctors have to follow national guidelines, or they run the risk of receiving complaints for not maintaining standard of care.
The natural consequence of this idiotic ruling, is that NO doctor is capable of talking about dietary issues with patients. How does that affect GPs having to deal with diabetics, and people with heart disease? Clearly, they cannot breathe a word.
Ah, the Law of Unintended Consequences. Surely AHPRA must see that there is a class action lawsuit to forbid all doctors and other professionals from discussing dietary advice with patients. If AHPRA is being consistent (and ignorant) they should immediately demand this- or, are they being driven by special interest groups and thus being vindictive? There are NO other possibilities. They are certainly known for being both.
The issue here is who or what is an expert? Gary Fettke was using very well-reasoned and scientifically studied data on LCHF diets, of which Pete Evan's Paleo diet is a part: for simplicity, LCHF diet = Paleo + Dairy.
In Australia, it takes little to be an expert- you usually just have to announce yourself: usually an academic position, or a head of an organization will do and presto! you are an expert. I have listened to way too many radio and TV interviews with these 'experts' and in most cases I want to explode. Their ignorance and their arrogance are simply stultifying, as they so often make comments about a current controversy without having any clue about the science or otherwise about the content about which they are pontificating. Listen to the childish slop uttered by an expert, lifted from an earlier blog I did.
Researchers at the University of Sydney announced that: Paleo diet leads to 'shorter lifespan'.
"The Paleo people will be screaming and howling and they have a personal and professional interest in doing it," says Professor Stephen Simpson the academic director of Sydney University's Charles Perkins Centre.
Paleo, low carb high fat is NOT what mice eat and this invalidates the study.
You have to shake your head when a supposedly educated man, and who one would assume has some degree of professorial decorum comes out with stuff like this, "The Paleo people will be screaming and howling"—well, excuse me, but isn't that Drs Simpson and Gannon?
"Some of the participants managed to cease their medications altogether, and many described the study as life changing".
Er, but, isn't that what Pete Evans said? Seriously, Dr Gannon, arm yourself with the info before you speak.
Now WTF is AHPRA going to do with THAT information? As you can see, inconsistency and hypocrisy are nationally embedded traits in our governing bodies. So how can the doctors and the public ever get things straight?


As we enter the final stages of policy development and drafting of the plan prior to formal submission to consultation we have held a number of events which many of you have supported and participated in with great enthusiasm.
A Public Open Day & Exhibition March 14th 2015. You can read about the output from the day by clicking the link below.
A Public Open Day & Consultation on the evolving Draft Plan. The details for this meeting are available by clicking on the link below.
Report on Environment 'Drop in Sessions' 18th February 2016.


There is something so focused and calming about the symmetry of a design that radiates from the center. The Faceted quilt is formed off a central diamond, radiating out in rows of light and dark. But one of the things I love about it is the unexpected play of smaller triangles within the larger rows.
I imagine the way light glints through cut crystal or diamonds. That was my inspiration for this quilt, the way light dances within geometric facets and angles. It scatters out triangular light patterns in pretty lacy patterns.
Sweet Pea & Lily fabrics fell nicely into two groups to create the light and dark rows. Every so often and accent color adds an additional pop of color or pattern. I liked the play of purples and grays in the overall quilt and decided to use green as my accent within the quilt.
Moda kitted Faceted so be sure to check with your local quilt shop if you are interested in making it in this fabric combination. The kit gives you some extra fat quarters so you have room to play plus leftovers for other projects.
Enjoy a diamond today and the light facets within! The larger size of half square triangle blocks makes this quilt go together relatively quickly. The Faceted pattern is available in local quilt shops and at my etsy shop. Happy sewing!
Happy to see that Sweet Pea & Lily fabric precuts have been arriving in shops! I thought it was a perfect time to share some more quilts that showed with the line at Quilt Market this past fall.
This is the Dashingly Divided quilt. My reason for designing this quilt was to create panels that could show off other needlework. I sit in the carpool line, waiting for school to let out, wanting a small project that travels well and can be done in small bits. I started becoming more interested in embroidery since it fit the bill of easily transportable and a small fun format. I wanted to create a quilt pattern that could frame up the smaller projects of embroidery into a bigger quilt.
I thought it would be interesting to pull some of the floral motifs from a fabric line to highlight with the embroidery. For the Sweet Pea & Lily line I made a circular design and a corner grouping of lily of the valley buds. I worked with chain stitch, back stitch, stem stitch and french knots but this could look good with satin stitch or others.
I designed the lap sized quilt to have 9 large squares that could be used for embroidery, or applique, or floating other quilt blocks within. The large focal squares are divided by dashed lines that use prints for pattern play and interest to set off the needlework. These dashes can be made with mini charms, charm packs, or fabric scraps. The quilt could have a more modern, minimalist and clean look with plain color squares and all the color play happening in the dividing lines.
After finishing this quilt, I realized how much it had a vintage feel. I have my original baby quilt with little embroidered animals made in a combination of embroidery and cross stitch. This reminds me of the marriage of pretty needlework, lap quilts and quilted love. It feels fresh with the purple solid color background balancing the linear florals.
The printed pattern for Dashingly Divided has a page with the two flower diagrams that can be traced onto fabric for needlework. Check the website or store to see if new diagrams have been released for future fabric lines with new flowers.
Check my website or etsy shop for Dashingly Divided! Happy sewing!!


Suggested Citation:"5 Findings and Conclusions." Institute of Medicine. 2013. Sodium Intake in Populations: Assessment of Evidence. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18311.
1 Applies to individuals aged 14 years and above.
day and projections from effects on blood pressure that dietary sodium intake up to 2,300 mg daily2 is not likely to cause any harm.
The relationship between other electrolytes and changes in blood pressure remains unresolved. Yet, as noted in the Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) (USDA and HHS, 2010b), the effects of lowering sodium intake on blood pressure cannot always be disentangled from the effects of total dietary modification. For example, the committee's review revealed that in a number of studies the effects of dietary sodium on CVD outcomes sometimes persisted even after controlling for blood pressure, suggesting that associations between dietary sodium and risk of CVD may be mediated through other dietary factors (e.g., the effects of other electrolytes), or through pathways in addition to blood pressure. Further, older data indicate that some people in the population may be salt sensitive, while others are not, and that blood pressure response to sodium varies widely (see Chapter 3). In this context, new data have raised questions about the health effects of lowering sodium intake on health outcomes.
Thus, in response to its charge, the committee focused its examination of evidence on the associations between dietary sodium intake and direct health outcomes, not on blood pressure as an indirect or intermediate marker of CVD outcomes (see Appendix D). In deriving its findings and conclusions about the evidence for associations between dietary sodium intake and health outcomes, the committee examined the quality as well as the quantity of the evidence. The conclusions and recommendations drawn from the committee's findings are described below.
The committee's assessment of the evidence reviewed was guided by a number of factors. These included the study design, the quantitative measures of dietary sodium intake and confounder adjustment, and the number and consistency of relevant studies available.
From the evidence reviewed on health outcomes, the committee found that a number of the populations evaluated were outside the United States and included groups that consumed mean levels of sodium much higher than 3,400 mg per day, the average amount consumed by adults in the United States (USDA and HHS, 2010b). Thus, the applicability of some of the results to the U.S. population was of concern. For example, in the studies reviewed, "high" sodium intake levels ranged from about 2,700 to more than 10,000 mg per day.
2 Applies to adults aged 19-50 years.
clinical outcomes identified by the committee was observational, consisting largely of prospective cohort studies. The committee also found important limitations associated with the quantitative measures of sodium intake (see Chapters 2 and 4) and recognized the potential for spurious findings related to incorrect measurement and reverse causality. Specifically, in some studies, low sodium intakes apparently appeared to show an association with risk of disease, when, in fact, the relationship may have been that the disease itself led to low or incomplete measures of sodium among those with preexisting disease (see Chapter 4).
Assessing the impact of sodium intake on health outcomes also was complicated by variability in the types and quality of measures used, so that measures could not be reliably calibrated across studies. It was the consensus of the committee that the lack of consistency among studies in the methods used for defining sodium intakes at both high and low ends of the range of typical intakes among various population groups precluded deriving a numerical definition for high and low intakes in its findings and conclusions. Rather, it could consider sodium intake levels only within the context of each individual study. Likewise, the extreme variability in intake levels between and among population groups precluded the committee from establishing a "healthy" intake range.
Recognizing the limitations of the available evidence, the committee found no consistent evidence to support an association between sodium intake and either a beneficial or adverse effect on health outcomes other than CVD outcomes (including stroke and CVD mortality) and all-cause mortality. Some evidence suggested that decreasing sodium intake could possibly reduce the risk of gastric cancer. However, the evidence was too limited to conclude the converse—that higher sodium intake could possibly increase the risk of gastric cancer. Interpreting these findings was particularly challenging because most gastric cancer studies were conducted outside the United States in populations consuming much higher levels of sodium than those consumed in this country. Thus, the committee focused its findings and conclusions on evidence for associations between sodium intake and risk of CVD-related events and mortality.
Finding 1: The committee found that the results from studies linking dietary sodium intake with direct health outcomes were highly variable in methodological quality, particularly in assessing sodium intake. The range of limitations included over- or underreporting of intakes or incomplete collection of urine samples. In addition, variability in data collection methodologies limited the committee's ability to compare results across studies.
Conclusion 1: Although the reviewed evidence on associations between sodium intake and direct health outcomes has methodological flaws and limitations, the committee concluded that, when considered collectively, it indicates a positive relationship between higher levels of sodium intake and risk of CVD. This evidence is consistent with existing evidence on blood pressure as a surrogate indicator of CVD risk.
Finding 2: The committee found that the evidence from studies on direct health outcomes was insufficient and inconsistent regarding an association between sodium intake below 2,300 mg per day and either benefit or risk of CVD outcomes (including stroke and CVD mortality) or all-cause mortality in the general U.S. population.
Conclusion 2: The committee determined that evidence from studies on direct health outcomes is inconsistent and insufficient to conclude that lowering sodium intakes below 2,300 mg per day either increases or decreases risk of CVD outcomes (including stroke and CVD mortality) or all-cause mortality in the general U.S. population.
Finding 1: The committee found that the evidence from multiple randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were conducted by a single investigative team indicated that low sodium intake (e.g., down to 1,840 mg per day) may lead to greater risk of adverse events in congestive heart failure (CHF) patients with reduced ejection fraction and who are receiving certain aggressive therapeutic regimens. This association also is supported by one observational study where low sodium intake levels in patients with CVD and diabetes were associated with higher risk of CHF events.
Conclusion 1: The committee concluded that the available evidence suggests that low sodium intakes may lead to higher risk of adverse events in mid- to late-stage CHF patients with reduced ejection fraction and who are receiving aggressive therapeutic regimens. Because these therapeutic regimens were very different than current standards of care in the United States, the results may not be generalizable. Similar studies in other settings, and using regimens more closely resembling those in standard U.S. clinical practice are needed.
Finding 2: The committee found that data among prehypertensive participants from two related studies provided some evidence suggesting a continued benefit of lowering sodium intake in these patients down to 2,300 mg per day (and lower, although based on small numbers in the lower range). In contrast, the committee found no evidence for benefit and some evidence suggesting risk of adverse health outcomes associated with sodium intake levels in ranges approximating 1,500 to 2,300 mg per day in other disease-specific population subgroups, specifically those with diabetes, CKD, or preexisting CVD. In addition to inconsistencies in sodium intake measures, methodological flaws included the possibility of confounding and reverse causality. No relevant evidence was found on health outcomes for other population subgroups considered (i.e., persons 51 years of age and older, and African Americans). In studies that explored interactions, race, age, or the presence of hypertension or diabetes did not change the effect of sodium on health outcomes.
Conclusion 2: The committee concluded that, with the exception of the CHF patients described above, the current body of evidence addressing the association between low sodium intake and health outcomes in the population subgroups considered3 is limited. The evidence available is inconsistent and limited in its approaches to measuring sodium intake. The evidence also is limited by small numbers of health outcomes and the methodological constraints of observational study designs, including the potential for reverse causality and confounding.
3 For example, diabetes, CKD, or preexisting CVD, individuals with hypertension, prehy-pertension, persons 51 years of age and older, and African Americans.
support recommendations to lower sodium intake within these subgroups to or even below 1,500 mg per day.
As noted in Chapter 1, recommendations of the Panel on Dietary Reference Intakes for Electrolytes and Water (IOM, 2005) of an AI for sodium intake of 1,500 mg per day for all individuals 9 years of age up to 51 years of age was set as an amount necessary to achieve an overall diet that provides an adequate intake of other important nutrients and also covers sodium sweat losses. A UL for sodium was set at 2,300 mg per day based on evidence showing associations between high sodium intakes and risk of high blood pressure and consequent risk of CVD, stroke, and mortality.
Given this background, overall, the committee found that the available evidence on associations between sodium intake and direct health outcomes is consistent with population-based efforts to lower excessive dietary sodium intakes, but it is not consistent with previous efforts that encourage lowering of dietary sodium in the general population to 1,500 mg per day. Further, as noted in the DGAC report, population subgroups, including those with diabetes, CKD, or preexisting CVD, individuals with hypertension, prehypertension, persons 51 years of age and older, and African Americans, represent, in aggregate, a majority of the general U.S. population. Thus, when considered in light of the current state of the evidence on associations between sodium intake and direct health outcomes for those subgroups, except when data specifically indicate they are different, there is not sufficient evidence to support treating them differently from the general U.S. population.
The committee was not asked to draw conclusions about a specific target range of dietary sodium for the general population or for population subgroups. However, the committee notes that there are important factors it considered that preclude such a conclusion. For example, one factor that is often discussed in the context of other health-related questions is the challenge of defining specific intake levels when the variables of interest are continuous. That is an especially difficult issue in the present circumstances, where the target intake level could theoretically differ for different large population subgroups.
approaches and study designs. Methodologic problems in assessing sodium intake make this particularly challenging.
5. analyses of interactions with antihypertensive medication and blood pressure in studies examining associations between sodium intake and health outcomes.
2. effects of low-sodium diets on adverse events among CHF patients receiving therapeutic treatment modalities typically used in the United States; and 3.
3. potential beneficial or adverse outcomes of a range of sodium intakes among African Americans, adults 51-70 years of age, 70 years of age and older, and other population subgroups; RCTs may be particularly important within higher-risk patient populations, where reverse causation is a potential limitation of observational studies.
1. data from existing clinical trials that were designed to evaluate sodium and health; and 2.
2. data during extended follow-up periods after completion of a clinical trial to identify health outcomes, such as mortality, that could manifest later in life and after longer follow-up periods. Such trials would not be simple to conduct, however, and careful feasibility assessment is needed first.
In addition to RCT research, mechanistic studies are needed to examine potential physiologic changes associated with lowering sodium intake and adverse health outcomes. Finally, additional observational research is needed to examine associations between sodium intake and cancer, especially gastric cancer in the U.S. population, as well as associations between sodium intake and caloric intake in both short-term and longitudinal studies.
IOM (Institute of Medicine). 2005. Dietary reference intakes for water, potassium, sodium, chloride, and sulfate. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
USDA and HHS (U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services). 2010a. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010. 7th ed. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office. http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/DietaryGuidelines/2010/PolicyDoc/PolicyDoc.pdf (accessed February 4, 2013).
USDA and HHS. 2010b. Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Washington, DC: USDA/ARS. http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/DietaryGuidelines/2010/DGAC/Report/2010DGACReport-camera-ready-Jan11-11.pdf (accessed February 1, 2013).
Despite efforts over the past several decades to reduce sodium intake in the United States, adults still consume an average of 3,400 mg of sodium every day. A number of scientific bodies and professional health organizations, including the American Heart Association, the American Medical Association, and the American Public Health Association, support reducing dietary sodium intake. These organizations support a common goal to reduce daily sodium intake to less than 2,300 milligrams and further reduce intake to 1,500 mg among persons who are 51 years of age and older and those of any age who are African-American or have hypertension, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease.
A substantial body of evidence supports these efforts to reduce sodium intake. This evidence links excessive dietary sodium to high blood pressure, a surrogate marker for cardiovascular disease (CVD), stroke, and cardiac-related mortality. However, concerns have been raised that a low sodium intake may adversely affect certain risk factors, including blood lipids and insulin resistance, and thus potentially increase risk of heart disease and stroke. In fact, several recent reports have challenged sodium reduction in the population as a strategy to reduce this risk.
Sodium Intake in Populations recognizes the limitations of the available evidence, and explains that there is no consistent evidence to support an association between sodium intake and either a beneficial or adverse effect on most direct health outcomes other than some CVD outcomes (including stroke and CVD mortality) and all-cause mortality. Some evidence suggested that decreasing sodium intake could possibly reduce the risk of gastric cancer. However, the evidence was too limited to conclude the converse—that higher sodium intake could possibly increase the risk of gastric cancer. Interpreting these findings was particularly challenging because most studies were conducted outside the United States in populations consuming much higher levels of sodium than those consumed in this country. Sodium Intake in Populations is a summary of the findings and conclusions on evidence for associations between sodium intake and risk of CVD-related events and mortality.


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Feast of Blessed Francis Jordan
21 July was the first time that the Feast of Blessed Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan was officially celebrated. On this day many brothers and sisters of the great Salvatorian Family gathered, thanking God for the gift of their Founder. So, it was also in Rome, where Salvatorian Sisters, Salvatorian Fathers and Brothers and their co-operators gathered to share their joy, gratitude, and faith.
The event began at 10 o'clock in the morning at the Church of St. Mary of Piety in Campo Santo Teutonico. After the solemn announcement of its imposing bells, some 35 Salvatorians, together with the inhabitants present from the Pontifical College Campo Santo Teutonico, under the presidency of the Superior General, Fr. Milton Zonta, sang the morning prayer, followed by the unveiling and blessing of a commemorative plaque in honour of Blessed Francis Jordan. The reason for choosing this place is that the newly beatified lived for a time in the College next to the cemetery "Campo Santo dei Teutonici e dei Fiamminghi" from October 1878 to May 1879. The beautiful marble commemorative plaque was unveiled by two of the Salvatorian Brothers: Br. Krzysztof Konecko, the treasurer of the Motherhouse and Br. Juan Quintana, who is a student. It was the Rector of the Pontifical Teutonic College, Prelate Hans-Peter Fischer, originally from the same Archdiocese as Blessed Francis Jordan (Freiburg im Breisgau), who blessed it in the presence of the spiritual sons and daughters of Blessed Francis Jordan and again under the beautiful sound of the church bells, next to St. Peter's Basilica and a loud applause of all: a clear sign of enthusiasm and gratitude for the good things God has done in the person of the Founder and keeps doing in all those who committedly want to live the Salvatorian Charism.
Around 11 o'clock, the community went to the Via della Conciliazione and gathered in the chapel of the Mother House of the Society for Eucharist. In this place, which really invites for prayer and meditation, the mortal remains of the Founder are kept in a beautiful shrine.
Fr. Milton, in his homily, invited all those present to share the broad vision of the Founder, without getting lost in small things, keeping their eyes fixed on Him who made known the immense love of God the Father: Jesus the Saviour of the world. He also underlined the importance of feeling sent, just as Jesus was sent by his Father, He sent his disciples to be fishers of men, so also Blessed Francis Jordan wanted for his spiritual sons and daughters. Salvatorians are sent to live and proclaim in community, in a profound relationship with God, so that all may feel and know the love and closeness of the Father, manifested in his Son Jesus the Saviour.
During the toast, after the eucharistic celebration, Fr. Milton heartily thanked Prelate Hans-Peter Fischer for his presence, his generosity, and the permission to place the commemorative plaque in honour of Blessed Francis Jordan, and moreover for the good and friendly relationship that has been growing between the Salvatorian Community of the Motherhouse and the community of the Pontifical Teutonic College.
The festivities concluded with a nice lunch: an opportunity for further fraternal sharing, focusing on the friendship and love to which Blessed Francis Jordan always called his followers.
May his example be an inspiration to many!
Blessed Francis Jordan, pray for us.
Pray at all times in the deepest humility and with the greatest confidence. Let nothing keep you from it.
Generalate SOFIA Meetings Family-SDS Founder


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The RMVCC was formed on 14 February 1901 as the Royal Marines Artillery Cadet Corps at the Mission Hall in Prince Albert Street, Eastney, Portsmouth. The first Commanding Officer was Captain William Harkness RMA and the first parade night was held at the now former Royal Marines barracks in Eastney, two days later.
Cadet McEwan of the RMA Cadet Corps in 1901
The Cadet Corps was formed, so the story goes, to "gainfully occupy the spare time of sons of senior Non-Commissioned Officers" after once when the colonel's office window was broken by a ball kicked by an SNCO's son playing outside. Captain William Harkness RMA, the Adjutant of the Royal Marines Artillery Barracks at Eastney, was tasked with establishing the new cadets and on 14 February 1901 over 100 boys enlisted at the Mission Hall in Prince Albert Street, Southsea. The first training night was held at RMA Eastney a few days later and the cadets were soon kitted out in a khaki uniform and Boer War slouch hat. Another unit was formed at the Royal Marines Barracks in Plymouth in 1904, and then also at Chatham and Deal. A Royal Marines Light Infantry Cadet Corps (RMLICC) unit was formed in Forton Barracks, Gosport. Later on, another unit was formed at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines in Lympstone near Exeter. Deal Division RMVCC closed when the Royal Marines School of Music left the town and moved to Portsmouth, and Chatham Division RMVCC transferred to the Sea Cadet Corps when Pay & Records RM left Chatham in the 1960s.
Captain William Harkness RMA
The RMVCC was formed with the motto 'Manners Maketh Man', our current motto 'Be Worthy' was adopted in the mid-20th Century. Entry was originally restricted to the sons of serving Royal Marines SNCOs and later on other ranks from all three services. In the 1910s the RMACC joined with its sister organisation, the Royal Naval Boys Corps, to form the VCC and in 1922 entry was opened to boys from civilian families. For some time the cadets were known as the Royal Marines Volunteer Boys Corps with the Royal Marines Volunteer Girls Corps and Girl Ambulance Corps units existing alongside until they merged after the Second World War. The current and more appropriate title was formally adopted in 1979, although the Portsmouth Division RMVCC was the last to accept girls in the early 2000s. The cadets in Gosport merged with the Portsmouth Cadets in the mid-1920s when Forton Barracks closed, but were to be effectively 'stood-up' again in the 1970s as a non-MOD cadet unit titled the RMLI Cadet Marching Band, still based in Gosport and continuing the traditions of the 'red marines'. The RMLICMB sadly closed in 2007 but not before joining with the Bands from Plymouth and Portsmouth Divisions RMVCC and appearing at the Royal Tournament in 1998 and 1999 to form the Massed Bands of the Royal Marines Cadets. You can see one of their performances here.
Presentation of cadet Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, marching at the Trafalgar Day Parade by HMS Victory, the Colour Party ready to March On at Eastney Barracks, and the legendary WO2 Charles 'Sandy' Powell keeps a close eye on his cadets in Portsmouth
The RMVCC existed throughout the First World War, with Portsmouth Division RMVCC Portsmouth marching in the Victory Parade in Portsmouth, but suspended for a while during the Second World War reforming in 1945. The band of Portsmouth Division RMVCC had a cameo appearance in the film 'The Cockleshell Heroes' in 1955. This told the story of Operation Frankton, the commando raid on the port of Bordeaux and in 2007 a number of cadets from Portsmouth Division RMVCC recreated this operation.
1951 was a sad year for the RMVCC when 24 of our cadets, from the Chatham Division RMVCC, were tragically killed in what was then the worst road accident in British history. The funerals of the 24 boys killed were held with full military and civic honours, and to this day the RM Cadets in Chatham, now part of the SCC, honour their fallen predecessors each year.
Portsmouth Division RMVCC grew to about 350 cadets by 1980, still located in Royal Marines Eastney, and the Plymouth Division RMVCC in RM Stonehouse grew to a comparable size. A regular highlight during summer were the Cadet Tattoos, where for four nights in July each year the cadets in Portsmouth and Plymouth displayed some of their muscical, drill and field skills to packed audiences on their Parade Grounds, culminating in a musical and pyrotechnic-filled finale. In the 1960s, the Portsmouth Division RMVCC even put on their Tattoos in Fratton Park football ground.
In 1991 Portsmouth Division RMVCC was the final 'Corps Family' unit to march out of Eastney Barracks, bringing to an end an illustrious history for this historic site. The Portsmouth Cadets marched in to HMS Nelson and occupied the newly named 'Eastney Block' as a respectful nod to the VCC's ancestral home.
Guard of Honour at the opening of the Corps Museum with the Captain General, and HM The Queen inspects Portsmouth Division RMVCC in Guildhall Square during her Silver Jubilee
In 1999 the Portsmouth Division RMVCC Field Gun Crew appeared in the last ever Royal Tournament at Earl's Court, along with our colleagues from the RNVCC Field Gun Crews of HMS Collingwood, HMS Dolphin, HMS Dryad and HMS Sultan RNVCC.
In February 2001 the RMVCC celebrated its Centenary with a parade at HMS Excellent. Attended by cadets from all three remaining units of the Cadet Corps, the parade was watched by friends and families, as well as 'old-comrades' with many a tale to tell of the RMVCC in years gone by. The salute was taken by Major General Rob Fry CBE, Commandant General Royal Marines, and His Worship the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth.
In 2003, the three units were re-titled as 'Divisions' in tribute to the original Divisions that formed the Royal Marines prior to the Second World War. In 2010 the RMVCC joined the Marine Cadet Detachments and Sections of the SCC and CCF to form a single umbrella organisation of Royal Marines Cadets (the SCC and CCF marine cadets being given the formal title of 'Royal' as a Royal Favour by HM The Queen). The Royal Marines Cadets (RMC) now constitute the RMVCC, RMSCC and RMCCF, and they paraded together for the first time as Royal Marines Cadets on 8 July 2014, whereupon they were awarded the further honour of all being known as Her Majesty's Royal Marines Cadets.
Today, the RMVCC is a growing part of the Volunteer Cadet Corps with aspirations to open new units by 2020. Whilst very proud of our heritage we are equally confident of our future, continuing to provide exceptional opportunities for young people to develop into responsible and dependable members of society whilst having fun and making new friends, and above all….Be Worthy!
RMVCC cadets of the past in action… playing, gunning, running and even boxing!
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Wash with lice shampoo to kill the turkey ticks on your body. Then allow your skin to dry and rub the shampoo on your skin again, treating it like a lotion. This will help your itching as well as take care of any leftover ticks.... Wash with lice shampoo to kill the turkey ticks on your body. Then allow your skin to dry and rub the shampoo on your skin again, treating it like a lotion. This will help your itching as well as take care of any leftover ticks.
Wash with lice shampoo to kill the turkey ticks on your body. Then allow your skin to dry and rub the shampoo on your skin again, treating it like a lotion. This will help your itching as well as take care of any leftover ticks.... Just like deer, ticks will attach themselves to our lovable pets. Keep your pets and your yard tick free by not allowing them to run around in the woods. Keep your pets and your yard tick free by not allowing them to run around in the woods.
If you live in a wooded area, the threat of Lyme disease-carrying deer ticks lurking in your backyard can make you think twice about letting your kids and pets go outside to play. how to season fish for frying If you live in a wooded area, the threat of Lyme disease-carrying deer ticks lurking in your backyard can make you think twice about letting your kids and pets go outside to play.
How Can I Go About Exterminating Ticks In The House?
Just like deer, ticks will attach themselves to our lovable pets. Keep your pets and your yard tick free by not allowing them to run around in the woods. Keep your pets and your yard tick free by not allowing them to run around in the woods.
If you do find ticks in the house, don�t bother stepping on them. A tick�s body is very hard and�despite your best efforts�it could survive.
Contrary to what most people think, deer themselves are NOT the primary vector of deer ticks (or other types of ticks). Rather, it�s the smaller rodents (e.g. mice, chipmunks and squirrels) that are hosts and carriers for most ticks. So, you�ll want to do whatever you can to reduce their presence near your house.


The Figure Modeling Materials kit is for students taking the Academy of Art University, Foundations Figure Modeling Class FND 131. The Materials Kit has all of the hardware and wire needed for this class, plus clay modeling tools. Students will still need the Reference Cast Kit sold separately.
Clay Is not in this kit.
The Head and Figure Sculpture 1 wire kit comes with 60 feet 1/8 inch wire, 11 feet 3/16 inch wire, and 15 feet galvanized wire.


Worksheet #1 - Finding the Missing Angle Date_____ Period____ Find the values of the six trigonometric functions of for each triangle. Give exact answers and answers... Using Trigonometry Copymaster 1: Triangle Worksheet Label the sides of each triangle as 'opp', 'adj', or 'hyp' relative to the marked angle.
Using Trigonometry Copymaster 1: Triangle Worksheet Label the sides of each triangle as 'opp', 'adj', or 'hyp' relative to the marked angle.


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Funding sought for LTCC expansion
Susan Wood
With a growing student body in the last 13 years, the Lake Tahoe Community College is counting on Gov. Gray Davis signing a bill that restores $98 million in funding for 108 colleges in the state.
Three components of LTCC improvements amounting to about $745,000 await the governor's signature due by Oct. 14.
LTCC needs $620,000 to develop its preliminary plans for the library triple the the size of its current, second-story facility.
"Those dollars can't be switched to any other source," LTCC President Guy Lease said.
State Assemblyman Tim Leslie and Sen. Tom "Rico" Oller supported the bill that passed on a 78-0 vote in the Assembly and 38-1 in the Senate.
The delay in funding could extend the opening date of the estimated $7.2 million library project by a year, as Lake Tahoe loses much of its construction time through the winter season. Plus, inflation could raise construction spending if further delays occur.
The project requires approvals by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, a state architectural division, South Tahoe Public Utilities District, South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and a civil engineer.
The library capital outlay project was targeted to break ground by May 2003 and open its doors by January 2005. The current 4,000-square-foot library will be converted to five classrooms.
"We don't have a lot of things in our library that one of our college size should," Lease said.
Another necessary improvement includes instructional equipment totaling $70,000. The college aims to replace its computers every three years. Thirty are up for replacement.
Lease wrote in a letter to the governor that community colleges are faced with the largest student enrollment increase in all the higher education arena, yet they've received the smallest boost in funding at 3.2 percent.
According to the state Legislative Analyst's Office, the University of California system received 4.8 percent more in funding and Cal State gained 6.4 percent.
Although LTCC's enrollment has remained flat in the last few years, its student body has almost tripled in the last 13 years from about 600 to 1,600.
"We're definitely doing something to assist the community colleges. The amount just hasn't been decided," said Hilary McLean of the governor's office.
South Tahoe man arrested for alleged assault of a minor, woman
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — After forcing his way into a home, a local man was arrested this week for an alleged assault of a woman and minor.
Incline Village car burglary suspect nabbed by authorities
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Driver in Incline Village car crash may have been DUI
Tahoe Fund awards grant to SOS Outreach
South Tahoe, Lake Valley fire to honor those lost to COVID-19
Vaccinations in process, residents must look to county for distribution
El Dorado County released from regional stay home order, moves back into purple tier


Some agencies involved with the application of modular bridge technology in the design and construction of short span steel bridges have developed entire bridge systems for rapid and efficient bridge construction. This section will look into some of these specialized bridge systems for short span modular steel bridges, provide illustrations that display these systems and provide an evaluation.
This system allows for a quick and complete installation of the bridge with less connection required. The system acts as a prestressed system due to being cast inverted. Transportation and installation of these systems is made easier by fewer amount of pieces to assemble on site.
This system has the benefits of assembling a simple span bridge but also has the benefits of carrying live loads with a continuous system. The assembly process is easier and more cost effective than performing field splices and traditional connections over the piers.
The topic of system design and behavior may be a valid research area.
This system provides quality bridges that are constructed quickly. Despite the negative perception of this type of short span steel bridge, they can be designed for permanent use and are normally designed specifically for the bridge site.
Ongoing research on the longitudinal and transverse joints between the sections is being performed.
While this system does not provide the benefit of saving contruction time with a prefabricated deck, it does provide formwork to easily pour the deck soon after the sections have been installed. Connection of steel sections is easy with on-site bolting.
This bridge system can be transported and installed quickly and easily. Due to the design of the superstructure, this type of bridge is stronger than alternate panel bridges.
This system provides an economical option for short span bridges. The superstructure utilizes recycled materials.
The Con-Struct™ Prefabricated Bridge System incorporates a unique composite element which combines the strength of a press-brake-formed steel tub girder and the corrosion protection of hot-dipped galvanizing with the durability of a precast concrete bridge deck. The steel tub girders are prestressed to induce camber in a special forming system and the concrete deck is precast to them, creating the composite element. When released from the form, the concrete deck goes into compression, eliminating temperature and shrinkage cracks, and thereby providing superior protection to the underlying steel reinforcement. The system's precast concrete deck is the driving surface, eliminating the need for a field-applied, cast-in-place deck and/or wearing surface. Examples of bridges constructed with the Con-Struct™ system can be seen in Figures 51A and 51B, and a diagram of a standard cross-section of a module can be seen in Figure 52.
Con-Struct™ bridge units are installed directly onto the bridge substructure with the concrete driving surface already included. The press-brake-formed steel beam trapezoidal shape requires no welding or cross frames and comes hot-dipped galvanized for 60+ years of corrosion protection. The total superstructure weight of the bridge unit is typically less than that of a prestressed concrete box beam alone, allowing for ease of installation and increased live loading of foundations.
Individual Con-Struct™ bridge prefabricated units are designed as simple span for dead and live load and are applied directly to the bridge substructure. The Con-Struct™ units are prefabricated with the driving surface, eliminating the need to construct the driving surface on-site. Once the individual units are placed on the substructure, they are tied together by a non-shrink, high-performance grout deck joint. View an installation video provided by TEG Engineering at www.constructbridge.com.
Thin superstructure depths, lightweight elements, durable driving surfaces, rapid deployment and a 75-year design life are all features of this system. Con-Struct™ is designed in accordance with AASHTO LRFD Specifications.
The Con-Struct™ Press-Brake-Formed Steel Tub Girder Bridge System has been independently researched and proven by Michigan State University for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). In addition to the specific research performed on the Con-Struct™ system, press-brake-formed steel tub girders are under continued research by West Virginia University and Marshall University for the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA). This research has focused primarily on moment capacity, live load distribution factors and fatigue characteristics of the press-brake–formed steel tub girders.


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What is the return that Zen will earn if he holds the bond until maturity?
Steve is looking at a bond th Show more Corporate Bond Problems Please show your work Current Yield 1. Steve is looking at a bond that pays a 5.75% coupon and is currently selling for $1052.50. What is the current yield? 2. Tina is looking at a bond that has a coupon of 6 3/8 and is currently selling for $867.50. What is the current yield? 3. Urban is looking at a bond with a coupon of 5 1/2%. Market interest rates have dropped since the bond was issued. He would be willing to invest if he could earn a current yield of 4%. How much would Urban be willing to pay for this bond? 4. Vince has his eye on a bond with a coupon of 3 7/8%. If he wants to earn a current yield of 6% on his investment how much will Vince be willing to pay for this bond? 5. Wilson owns a bond with a coupon of 6%. He bought it when the current yield was 7%. The current yield is now 5%. How much did he pay for the bond? What is the bond worth today? If he sold it what would his gain or loss be? 6. Xena owns a bond with an 8.5% coupon. She bought it for $1050.00. She could sell it today based on a current yield of 8 %. What was the current yield when she bought it? What price could she sell it for today? What would be her gain or loss if she sold it? Zero Coupon Bonds 7. Zen recently bought a zero coupon bond for $245. It matures in 23 years and will pay $1000 at maturity. What is the return that Zen will earn if he holds the bond until maturity? 8. Abigail is looking at a zero coupon bond that will pay $5000 at maturity in 13 years. She will not invest unless she can earn at least 6.5% on her money. What is the most she will pay for the bond? 9. Billy Bob bought a zero coupon bond 2 years ago for $425. It matures in 9 years when it will pay $1000. What will Billy Bobs rate of return be? 10. Chuck wants to earn 7.5% on his zero coupon bond that matures in 19 years. It has a face value of $1000. What would he be willing to pay today? Yield to Maturity (YTM) Problems 11- 16: Calculate two ways: First assuming annual interest payments and second assuming semi-annual payments (worth two points each) 11. Darcie is looking at a bond that she can buy for $809.50. It matures in 15 years and has a coupon rate of 7.5%. If she were to purchase this bond what yield to maturity would she earn? 12. Eunice is looking at a bond that has a 6.5% coupon and will mature in 7 years. If her goal is to earn a YTM of 8% what would she be willing to pay today to purchase the bond? 13. Fred receives a call from his broker who has a bond that is selling for $646.50. It matures in 11 years and has a coupon of 5.5%. If Fred where to purchase this bond what YTM would he earn? 14. Garth wants to invest only in Investment grade bonds or better. His strategy is to hold the bond until maturity and he wants to earn a YTM of 8% or better. He is offered a bond with a coupon of 6% and 8 years to maturity at a price of $890.00. If he buys it will it meet his investment goals? 15. Hallie is offered a bond with a face value of $5000. It has a coupon of 6.75% and matures in 17 years. If Hallie requires a 5% return on her investment what would she be willing to pay for the bond? 16. Isabella has just $750.00 to buy a bond that she likes. The bond matures in 6 years and has a coupon rate of 7%. If Isabella is able to buy the bond what rate of return will she earn? Municipal Bond and Preferred Stock Problems 17. (2 points) The Davis Co. has issued a preferred stock that pays a dividend of $7.25 per year. If the stock currently sells for $96.35 per share what is the required return? What would be the required return if the stock price was $107.80? 18. A preferred stock sells for $45.65 a share and has a market return of 7.67 percent. What is the dividend amount? 19. ABC Bank has a series of preferred stock with a par value of $100 that it just issued for $104 per share. The annual dividend is $7.35. In percentage terms what is the cost of the preferred stock to the bank? 20. Steve has a marginal tax rate of 35%. He can invest in a corporate bond that is trading at a YTM of 5.1% or a municipal bond that is trading at a YTM of 3.4%. Compare both bonds and determine which offers Steve the highest after tax yield. 21. Dave has a marginal tax rate of 28%. He can invest in a municipal bond trading at a YTM of 4.4 percent or a corporate bone with a YTM of 5.5 percent. Compare both bonds and determine which offers Dave the highest pre tax yield. 22. Michelle has a marginal tax rate of 31%. She can invest in a municipal bond trading at a YTM of 2.35 % or a corporate bone with a YTM of 3.41 %. Compare both bonds and determine which offers Michelle the highest pretax yield. Show less
What is the cost of debt for Kenny Enterprises if the bond sells at the following prices?
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From being an engineer to an inventor, a business magnet to an intelligent investor, Elon Musk, a 45 years old young man is truly the definition of human machine. Seeing the graph of Elon's life, we believe that you are the product of decisions you make. He believes in failing, says if you are not failing then you are certainly not innovating enough. Innovation is the product of failure.
Elon Musk is the founder, CEO and CTO of SpaceX, which makes him the man who makes aircraft and rockets He is also known for being the co-founder of Tesla Motors, SolarCity, OpenAI, Zip2 and Paypal. Five years back in October 2002, PayPal was acquired by eBay for $1.5 Bn in stock, out of the entire money Musk earned $165 Mn. Recently in the April 2016, he became an estimated net worth of $12.3 Bn, which made him the 68th wealthiest man in the Unites States Of America.
Many people believe Elon Musk has a photogenic memory. He considers himself as a reading maniac. He is a serious reader and loves to read any kind of book. Whenever people ask him any question about his success and how he learned to build rockets, he has this simple answer to all the questions.
"I read books," that's all he responds. This man has always been inevitably hungry for the written words.
His journey from being bullied at his teenage days to having the strongest memory of remembering every word he reads, this man has proved himself factually with time. He reads more of biographies than any of these business development books, as he claims to learn from people's experiences than their advices. Experiences seem to attract this expert more than the advices.
The genius has never claimed to have a photographic memory but has talked openly about his enhanced ability to visualise important things that are specifically related to physics. It looks like he has a photogenic memory, but probably that because of his reading abilities. He has read so much by now, that his mind has adapted to reading and remembering every single word Elon reads.
If you are not doing what you really like, then you might not be able to excel in that. Even if you are the best in your work, there are chances that have to face failure. So, it is very important for a person who is aiming for success to like what he/she is doing.
Make your passion your work, so that you never really have to work for success.
Giving up is the worst we do to ourselves. No matter how hard the situation get, how big the failure is, one should never give up. Failure helps you improve your work, it helps you learn and grow in life. You should always take failure positively in order to grow in life.
The first and foremost step towards success is to take risks. You should be able to take bold steps in order to obtain success. It has nothing to do with fear. You can be successful, only is you are fearless.


Yes, But you have to enable an option from configuration.
"Enable Bill Discount as Fixed Amount".
Then you can see Item Discount(%) at the bottom of purchase transaction.You can enter value in percentage.
If you want to gives discount as amount you have to enter the value in "Item discount(Rs)".


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African Economies Receive $40bn Fund From AfDB
The African Development Fund said it has provided African economies with the sum of $36 billion, since its inception 40 years ago.
According to it, the funds has so far provided about 4,000 loans and grants for the improvement of lives of many Africans.
These were made known at the Fund's 39th Annual Meetings during the 48th Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) in Marrakech, Morocco.
"It has thus contributed significantly to the social and economic transformation of the continent," said the AfDB who runs the Fund.
It added that the ADF success is, largely, due to its effective partnerships approach with all parties concerned with specific country development, from the project beneficiaries themselves to civil society to public authorities.
The bank attributed the ADF's success to its selective and focused approach in supporting countries in strategic areas such as Fragile states, infrastructure, governance and regional integration.
Moving forward, AfDB said the ADF will continue to stand by African economies to strengthen social and economic transformation, and intervene more robustly in areas such as inclusive growth, green economy, agriculture and food security, as well as gender and fragile states.
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Moodle in English: How to test performance?
Re: How to test performance?
I used Blazemeter,com for some time and loved it. But it is pricy if you want to simulate more than 50 users.
The latest versions of JMeter will let you generate nice web-based output data with graphs and it's free. And you can export Jmeter testplans into BlazeMeter if you want to use that.
After testing the performance the real question arises: what is the bottleneck? We can do JMeter'd quizzes with 600 simulated users answering every question within 1 second and find they have to wait 25 secs max for a page to load... but then what?
The Benchmark plugin https://moodle.org/plugins/report_benchmark can provide some answers to where to optimise things but depending on the use of Moodle (doing quizzes for instance) different things need speeding up. Caching plugins may help but I learned the hard way that using caching with a slow Redis cache will make things worse than having the default caching.
Of course you will have to look at mysql and webserver stats to see if CPU or memory usage reaches 100% during a JMeter load test and add more (virtual) CPU or memory. That is the easiest way of optimizing performance.
Start with asking if you want to serve max 100 users with max 0.5 sec page load times or accept 1000 users with 30 sec page load times and create JMeter scripts for that.
And turn on debugging>performance_info to see the number of DB read/writes and page load times and caching info. I still need to figure out what to do with all that info on the bottom of each page but you will see that some pages use the DB more than others.