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Duke of Edinburgh leaves UK hospital following exploratory surgery

Monday, June 17, 2013

The Duke of Edinburgh, the husband of the current British monarch, today departed from the London Clinic, located in the centre of the British capital, after eleven days. Prince Philip, who is aged 92, was hospitalised on June 6 to be given exploratory surgery on his abdomen.

According to the BBC, it was thought the Prince would remain in hospital for two weeks. The abdominal surgery was pre-planned, Buckingham Palace previously reported, although the reasons why this surgery was arranged have not been publicised.

The Duke of Edinburgh missed numerous royal occasions while he was in the private building, including the Trooping the Colour on June 15 to celebrate the Queen’s Official Birthday. As he was staying in the Clinic, over a thousand cards were sent to the Duke. Also, members of the British Royal Family, including Charles, Prince of Wales; Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex; Prince William, Duke of Cambridge; Prince Harry of Wales; and his wife, Elizabeth II, visited him.

A Buckingham Palace statement said the Duke was in “good condition and good spirits”, adding that he would take a two month time period to recover. “The Duke has expressed his thanks and appreciation to medical staff at the London Clinic and the many members of the public who have sent good wishes”, the statement added. ITV News Royal Correspondent Tim Ewart commented, “for a man of 92, who spent 11 nights in hospital, the Duke looked extraordinarily fit.”

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Tropical Storm Katrina threatens Florida, Bahamas

Friday, August 26, 2005

As of 11:30 a.m. EDT on August 26 (1530 UTC), the center of Hurricane Katrina was located over the Gulf of Mexico about 45 miles (70 km) northwest of Key West, and 75 miles (120 km) south-southwest of Naples, Florida. The storm was reported moving southwest near 7 mph (11 km/h) with maximum sustained winds of approximately 100 mph (160 km/h) with higher gusts.

Katrina is expected to strengthen further, likely to at least a Category 3 hurricane and possibly a Category 4 hurricane, as it curves north towards a final landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 70 miles from the center.

The minimum central pressure recently observed by an air force reserve unit reconnaissance aircraft was 981 mb or 28.97 inches.

Due to its slow forward speed, Katrina is expected to produce a significant heavy rainfall event over the central and northwest Bahamas as well as south Florida Total rainfall accumulations of 6 to 12 inches and isolated maximum amounts of 15 to 20 inches are possible.

Storm surge flooding of 3 to 5 feet above normal tide levels, along with large and dangerous battering waves, can be expected near the center in areas of onshore winds in the Bahamas.

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Blow out sales prices likely on mattresses as new U.S. fire-resistant standards take effect

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

If you are in the market for new bedding, and not too concerned with the new United States guidelines for mattress fire resistance, now might be a good time to buy. Mattresses sold in the U.S. must meet new federal guidelines for flammability starting on July 1.

The peak heat release rate is limited to 200 kW during a 30 minute test. The total heat release is limited to 15 MJ within the first 10 minutes.”

The flammability of mattress sets sold in the U.S. is subject to a new mandatory federal regulation requirement passed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on February 16 last year. The requirement, costing mattress manufacturers an estimated $100 million to meet, is scheduled to take effect on July 1. The commission anticipates that the new standards will save 270 lives and 1,330 injuries per year from mattress fires.

“We’ve passed a new open flame regulation and the whole idea behind the regulation is to make sure that if a mattress catches on fire that the fire burns slowly enough that people have enough time to get out of the house and get away,” said Hal Stratton, chairman of the CPSC

Radio and TV advertising spots are reacting to the new regulation by discounting prices on mattresses that fail to meet the new guidelines. Sales made in the mattress industry, like the automobile industry, are highly negotiable on price. The new regulation does not appear to have much “teeth” for mattresses already in the distribution pipeline, but it is a new law that is a bargaining position for potential buyers.

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Is Beauty School Right For You?

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No matter if you have just graduated from high school, or thinking about a career change later in your life, selecting the career path that is right for you is an extremely important decision. If you have started thinking about attending one of the Beauty Schools in Chicago, there are quite a few things to consider in order to determine if it is the right fit for your needs.

Questions to Ask Yourself

There are a number of questions you should consider when you are thinking about attending beauty school. It is important to answer these questions as honestly as possible in order to find out if it is right for you.

* Do you like working with others? Are you comfortable touching other people?* Do you enjoy working with your hands? Can you work for long periods of time on your feet?* Are you social and do you enjoy meeting people and having conversations?* Are you comfortable providing tactful and honest opinions and feedback?* Do you like keeping up with the latest fashion and style trends?* Are you motivated to meet your goals?

If you have answered in the affirmative to most or all of the questions, then there is a good chance that beauty school is right for you.

Is Beauty School Easier than Traditional Colleges?

Most people say that if you are really passionate about something, then studying it will come much more naturally and much easier than something that is less relevant or interesting. However, cosmetology is far from being a cakewalk or something you can take lightly. The esthetics, cosmetology and beauty trade system require dedicated, ambitious and motivated individuals who enjoy working hands-on with their clients. If this is you, then going to beauty school may be the ideal solution.

If you are truly passionate about beauty school, there is a good chance that cosmetology will come much easier to you. You have to attend classes, learn concepts and utilize the hands-on guided lessons offered by this type of education in order to be successful.

It is important to realize that beauty school is not just about makeup and hair. You are going to learn a large number of valuable skills about chemistry, running a business, body systems, decontamination and even infection control. You must be dedicated to being successful in order to benefit from beauty school. Considering the things here will help you decide whether or not beauty school is really the right option for you.

If you are considering enrolling in one of the Beauty Schools Chicago, visit the site www.msroberts-academy.com for more information.

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Russia agrees to construct Turkish nuclear reactor

Thursday, May 13, 2010

The Russian and Turkish governments today signed an agreement that would lead to Russia building a US$20 billion nuclear power plant in Turkey, the country’s first.

The plant will be built on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, and construction will commence as soon as the deal is approved by both countries; the building process is expected to take around seven years. The reactor will also be owned by Russia, which will hold “no less than a controlling stake,” according to Sergey Kiriyenko, who is the head of Rosatom, a Russian nuclear energy corporation.

The reactor to be built is the second proposed power plant in the same location; a separate proposal for a four-reactor complex built by a Russian-led consortium was rejected by a Turkish court last year. Russia has attempted to build a nuclear power plant in Turkey, and the contract signed Wednesday “really looks rather impressive,” according to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

The contract for the reactor was one of 20 signed by the two countries today, expected to result in around US$25 billion of Russian investment in Turkey. Other major contracts signed include projects to transport Russian oil and natural gas through Turkey to ports on the Mediterranean Sea. One such project is a major pipeline between the Turkish ports of Samsun on the Black Sea and Ceyhan on the Mediterranean Sea, built in conjunction with an oil refinery in Ceyhan.

In a press conference, Russian President Medvedev said that the agreements signal “a new page in our cooperation…Our talks today showed that Turkey and Russia are strategic partners not only in words but in deeds.” Turkish President Abdullah Gul said that the two countries “share a determination to increase the trade volume from a current US$38 billion to US$100 billion in five years.”

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Australia Votes 2007: Liberals promise personal income tax cuts

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

With the election campaign just beginning, Australian Prime Minister John Howard has promised AU$34 billion in personal income tax cuts over the next three years. That is on top of $31.5 billion announced in May, and $36.7 billion announced in 2006.

The new tax cuts are based on new projections for growth in the Australian economy. The Treasury estimates that the economy will expand by 4.25% in the 12 months to June 2008, up from growth of 3.75% predicted in May.

The Government has challenged the Labor opposition to announce their tax policy immediately.

“The biggest, boldest tax plan that we’ve seen in a long time is presented yesterday, it deals with participation, competitiveness, building capacity in the Australian economy, and what does Kevin Rudd say? Nothing,” treasurer Peter Costello said. “He better have an answer today.”

Costello described the government tax policy as “very responsible” and said Rudd was a “Nothing Man” because he has not revealed Labor’s tax policy.

The Shadow Treasurer, Wayne Swan, replied “The only responsible course of action here is to study the detail. We’ve said we’ll put out all our policies well before the election and we’ll do that”.

“But in terms of what the Government’s put forward, we will take our time to study the detail. That’s the only responsible and reasonable thing to do.”

Economists from Access Economics, the ANZ Bank, HSBC and Macquarie Bank noted that the tax cuts will boost demand at a time when the Reserve Bank is trying to slow the economy. The Reserve Bank has been raising interest rates to keep the inflation rate within its target range. Households with substantial mortgages could end up worse off.

Rudd has said the Opposition will reveal its tax policy in its own time – mimicking John Howard’s approach when he was Opposition Leader in 1996.

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Lebron James Workout The Man Child’s Workout Routine Revealed}

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Jeff Cavaliere MSPT, CSCS

Where Will Lebron James Sign in 2010 has been one of the most popular questions in all of sports for the longest time now. Seems like people have been asking this ever since he set foot in the league. I on the other hand have been asking a different question and that is What Is Lebron James Workout like?. Again, from the moment he stepped into the league in his teens, straight out of high school, this kid has been a man-child. Hes got a strength, muscle maturity and physical prowess unlike most guys ten years his senior. So what does he do to look this way?

Well, recently Mens Health Magazine featured King James himself and broke down his workout day by day. What youll probably be surprised to see is that for everything different about this young kid, his workout is not all that much. It blends some cutting edge techniques with plain old fashioned lifting. The outcome has been hard to argue with no matter how you look at it. That said, I figured Id break it down for you and give my critique on the plan to have a little fun. So without further delay, lets take a look at Lebron James Workout!

The workout is a 4 Day Split routine relying heavily on supersets, each done 3 times with 45 seconds rest between them. The workout days are on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. He begins every workout with a light stretch, some warmup cardio and some ab exercises to loosen up. Makes me laugh, I know some guys out there would be calling it a day after that alone. Not Lebron. He is just getting started. His Monday workout looks like this:

MONDAY

Superset 1

Pushup

Pullup

Superset 2

Dumbbell Snatch

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Cable Single-arm Row

MY COMMENTS: All of my TEAM ATHLEAN guys know by now that I love bodyweight movements. They not only train your body to be better able to move itself, but they also have quite a knack for packing on muscle unlike anything else. Lebron shows this with his perfect upper body combo of pushups and pullups. Then, keeping with the function and now adding a bit more power, he pairs up the dumbbell snatch (which is the ultimate in power exercises) and pairs it up with a single arm row. Again, you know I like single sided movements so we can make sure there is no compensation of a weakness by having the strong side do all the work on a two armed movement.

TUESDAY

Superset 1

Dumbbell Squat

Swiss-ball Hamstring Curl

Superset 2

Dumbbell Stepup

Dumbbell Calf Raise

MY COMMENTS: Again, looking at Lebrons workout he is concentrating on closed chain exercises where his foot is either on the ground, or in the case of the hamstring curl, on the ball. Either way, its very functional and practical and helps him to build the slabs of athletic muscle that he has. Hes working almost every exercise with movement as well. You dont see him lying face down on a hamstring curl machine or sitting in a leg extension machine. No, hes moving his body during the exercise and getting more benefits since his muscles (and yours) prefer action over inaction any day. Dynamic vs. static movements rule the day.

THURSDAY

Superset 1

Dumbbell Incline-Bench Press

Lat Pulldown

Superset 2

Dumbbell Single-arm Overhead Press

Dumbbell Single-arm Row

MY COMMENTS: Here King James is opting for more basic movements, but what I like again is that he is doing single arm variations of the exercises. Again, what this does is help to reveal single sided weaknesses and corrects them. Also, when you look at Lebrons sport, lots of movements are single sided (ie. shooting a basketball, dribbling right or left, etc) so the carryover to his game is huge.

FRIDAY

Superset 1

Single-leg Squat

Single-leg Swiss-ball Leg Curl

Superset 2

Dumbbell Side Lunge

Unstable Jump Rope

MY COMMENTS: This is my favorite day of them all. Lebron nails it here. No wonder hes got one of the strongest bases for a kid his age. From the single leg squat (which you guys know Im a big fan ofespecially when it comes to longevity and protecting the back and knees) to the side lunging and finally the unstable jump roping, Lebron has about as solid a lower body program as it gets. For you guys out there with somewhat weak ankles and maybe carrying a few extra pounds around the midsection, try this unstable jump rope (on a soft yoga mat for instance) and youll kill two birds with one stone. Fat loss and pillar like ankle strength.

So you seetheres always a reason why guys who demonstrate unparalleled athleticism and size over their peers get to where they are. Most often its by outworking them. Now, I am not naive enough to think that performance enhancing drugs are rampant throughout professional sports. However, that said, it cant be used as the fallback excuse for us to chalk any fit athletes amazing physique up to cheating. Instead, we should recognize when a guy is working hard and strive to emulate it. Maybe not their workouts exactlybut their workout dedication. Lebron should serve as that motivator for lots of guys. Hes the true definition of ATHLEAN! And who knows? Maybe when October 2010 rolls around, instead of playing for the Knicks, Nets, Magic, Wizards or anywhere else he is speculated on going.youll find him playing for the surprise late entry into the competition.TEAM ATHLEAN!

Want to get the same ripped, muscular body that Lebron has? Want to follow the training program that top pro athletes from the NBA, MLB, NFL and NHL have followed to get in the best shape of their careers? Then come check out the ATHLEAN-X TRAINING SYSTEM at http://athleanx.com and see what this 90 day muscle building system can do for you. Designed and created by celebrity fitness trainer, Mens Fitness Writer and former New York Mets Physical Therapist and Strength Coach Jeff Cavaliere

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Russia asks Iceland for details of bank rescue plan before giving loan

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Russia has requested Iceland give them more details of the island nation’s plan to rescue the banking sector and thus the entire national economy before granting them a loan.

Two weeks ago, Iceland’s banking sector collapsed and was largely nationalised. Icelandic banks are in significantly more debt than the country can afford, and the nation may seek assistance from the International Monetary Fund. A decision on whether to involve the IMF is due within a week.

As for Russia, a senior Russian government source is reported by Reuters as having said “At the current moment, we do not yet have enough reasons to give them credit. We did not refuse. We are continuing the talks.” Forbes quoted him as having also said “‘We asked them to collect more information and present a rescue plan for the banking system.”

Meanwhile, there is some optimism in Iceland over the economy. It is hoped by authorities that the lower exchange rate for the króna means that more tourists will be attracted. Bars and restaurants are also doing well. The manager of one bar explained: “Actually, when people get depressed they drink more.”

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New species of dart frog discovered in Colombia

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Scientists have discovered a new species of venomous dart frog in Colombia.

The new species, dubbed the ‘golden frog of Supatá‘, is 2cm (0.8 inch) long and has a range of just 50 acres (20 hectares), which is believed to be the reason why the frog remained undiscovered until now.

The frog was found in February during an expedition arranged by the Conservation Leadership Program (CLP), a nonprofit organization, but the discovery has only just been announced.

However, according to Giovanni Chaves, a biologist from the CLP, the frog is in imminent danger. “This frog exists in a little fragment of cloud forest that is under intense anthropogenic pressure, mainly the destruction of the forest for cattle-raising and agriculture,” he said.

“This discovery allows us to know a little more about the ecology of these beautiful animals, and it will also allow us to use it as a symbol to carry out campaigns of environmental education in this area, to show the need to protect and to conserve the fauna and flora of this region of Colombia.”

Colombia has one of the richest diversities of amphibians in the world, with more than 583 known species.

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How To Choose Custom Homebuilders: The First Step To Your Dream Home

How to Choose Custom Homebuilders: The First Step to Your Dream Home

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Mr. W. McGuinn

Choosing from custom homebuilders is perhaps the most important step in the process to getting your dream home. How can you be certain that a home builder is a good fit for your project? Before you commit to any business relationship with a home builder or construction company, it necessary to research your options and find the right one for the job.

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It is perfectly fine, and even suggested, to interview a potential custom homebuilder to determine if your ideas match up with their skills and prices. It can be devastating to jump into a relationship with a homebuilder only to find that his level of quality is less than you would expect or that he has a history of unhappy customers. When you are dealing with a project like your dream home, you want to feel confident in the homebuilders ability to complete the project and construct a home that has the features you desire with the quality and value you expect. This is one time when surprises are unwelcome. However, the good news is by asking a few simple questions of your potential custom home builder, you can quickly get a feel for what the builder is all about. Whether you set up an interview by phone, e-mail or in person, dont be afraid to take some time and come back with follow-up questions. Leave no stone left unturned, so that you and your home project are protected from unprofessional home builders. You may find that a face-to-face interview is ideal when it comes to really getting a good idea about the builder and his style of business and home construction. Regardless of the type of interview you conduct, be sure to include the following questions: What is your process for custom home construction? You will want to understand how the builder does things as well as get a time-frame for the type of home construction you are seeking. How many years have you been in the home building business? While there may be some excellent newbie home builders, ideally you want to choose a custom homebuilder with some years of experience under his or her belt. Someone with experience knows how to handle challenges that may come up during the building process. Knowing your builder is experienced also helps to give you piece of mind and confidence. May I speak to a few of your past customers? This is where you really get the true story about a businessthrough the former clients. Asking to speak with custom homebuilders clients allows you to cut through the marketing message and shiny exterior and really get to the meat of what the builder is all aboutgood and bad. As you learn more about custom homebuilders and the way the process works, you will likely come up with more questions. The more the better! It is important to take charge of your home building project and make sure you feel completely confident in your builder before committing to the relationship. # # #

McGuinn Construction Management has been serving Columbia area customers since 1995. For more information about affordable new home builders and the Custom Home System, visit McGuinns website at http://www.mcguinnhomes.com/, or call the office at (803) 917-5583.

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