??? The Humane Society of Central Washington is still in the running for the ASPCA? Community Engagement Challenge, the nationwide contest with a $25,000 first place award.? Today the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals annnounced the top three contenders: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Banghor,Maine and Yakima.??Yakima actually finished second in the nationwide voting which saw thousands of local residents?vote online.?? Alan Landvoy,?Central Washington?Humane Society Director says ?If we?win the?money, we will use the funds to pay for spay and neuter programs in Central Washington.????There are ?several criteria which will determine the winner which will be announced on November 30th.
Germany-based renewable power developer juwi has unveiled an off-grid renewable energy project in Egypt, which includes a solar power plant, a wind power facility and 500kW battery storage system.
Electricity generated by the project will be employed for the extraction of groundwater in the oasis of Wadi El-Natrun, halfway between Cairo and Alexandria.
A 50kW photovoltaic power plant and a 48kW wind generating units are monitored and steered from Germany using a remote control system for real time identification and resolution of contingencies.
Commenting on the project Juwi Off-Grid section head Fabian Jochen shed light on the hard work that went behind the installation of the project.
"Putting the system into operation after two weeks of hard work was an emotional moment.
In the middle of the night, in the headlight of a pick-up truck, we activated the pumps for the very first time - and the water welted," said Jochen.
juwi's Norbert Borchert added, "Thanks to the new hybrid system the old diesel generator has become obsolete.
"That is good news for the environment and additionally saves fuel costs."
Cancer patients can relieve fatigue with aerobic exercise
(November 13, 2012 - Insidermedicine)
From the UK - Cancer patients can improve their fatigue with aerobic exercise, according to a report published in the Cochrane Library. Researchers conducted a meta-analysis on 28 studies examining cancer-related fatigue and exercise, updating a previous systemic review from 2008. All told, the review covered 56 studies and over 4,000 cancer patients, half of whom had breast cancer. Results showed that people with solid tumours could relieve their fatigue with aerobic exercise, including walking and cycling. Other forms of exercise however, did not have a significant impact on fatigue.
LAS VEGAS (AP) ? As Colombian rockero Juanes took home the best album award, Mexican brother-sister duo Jesse & Joy and their pop hit "Corre!" ran away with four awards at the 13th Annual Latin Grammys.
Hosted by actors Cristian De La Fuente and Lucero, Thursday night's event attracted stars from across the world and from dozens of Latin musical genres to the Mandalay Bay Events Center. Just like at a big family party, new faces shared the spotlight with older generations, and traditional styles mixed with electronica and Vegas dancers on stage.
Traditional Mexico met Las Vegas in a colorful number featuring Oaxaca native Lila Downs, Afro-Colombian singer Toto la Momposina and dancers in regional costumes, Carnival masques and skeleton makeup.
"What a great joy. Thank God, and all the fans," Juanes said as he dragged Dominican mereguero Juan Luis Guerra, who produced "MTV Unplugged," to the stage to accept the mini-gramaphone for best album at the close of the ceremony.
The winner for best new artist, the Mexican DJ trio 3ball MTY, threw down beats with America Sierra and Sky Blu of LMFAO. Pitbull performed "Don't Stop the Party" with dancers in gold spangled bikinis and hot pants. Juanes jammed with legendary guitarist Carlos Santana.
Michel Telo, the Brazilian sertanejo or country music singer, performed his hit, "Ai si eu te pego,"with Blue Man Group. Bachata heartthrob Prince Royce sang with veteran Mexican singer-songwriter Joan Sebastian. But the applause was also strong for the 1980s hit, "Yo No Te Pido la Luna," a duet between Spaniard Sergio Dalma and Mexican singer Daniela Romo, sporting a short silver hairdo following her bout with breast cancer.
Jesse & Joy also won for best contemporary pop vocal album for "Con Quien se Queda el Perro" and best short video for "Me voy."
"Thanks to people like Juanes and Juan Luis Guerro who have inspired us. Love and peace," Jesse said.
Guerra, who came into the ceremony as the leading nominee with six bids, won producer of the year for Juanes' album "MTV Unplugged."
Guerra performed "En el Cielo No Hay Hospital," which brought the audience to its feet to dance, and for a standing ovation.
Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Don Omar and Uruguayan alt rockers Cuarteto de Nos won two Latin Grammys each.
Downs won best folkloric album for "Pecados y Milagros." Colombian singer Fonseca won for best tropical fusion album, and Los Tucanes de Tijuana won best norteno album for "365 Dias," the narco-corrido band's 32nd album.
Milly Quezada brought home two statuettes, including best contemporary tropical album for "Aqui estoy yo."
"Long live merengue! Long live the Dominican Republic!" she said as she accepted the award. She also thanked Guerra, who helped produce the album.
Cuban-American jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval won three Latin Grammys, two for "Dear Diz (Every Day I Think of You)," but said these awards was just exciting as his first.
"The emotion is the same because one puts the same effort into each recording and the fact that the work is received well and respected by the public is very satisfying," he said.
The Latin Grammy celebration kicked off Wednesday with a tribute to Person of the Year winner, Caetano Veloso, one of the founders of the Tropicalismo movement.
The Brazilian singer, composer and activist sang in Spanish and Portuguese before Pitbull and Sensato closed with "Crazy People."
The event was broadcast live on Univision.
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This nightly rate is for indicative purposes only. It varies depending on the length of your stay and the time of year. Please contact the advertiser to check the price.
?308??364 / week
1 night minimum stay
Changeover flexible
Key info ?Beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, no pets allowed
Special Offers:
Late Deal
Sat 24 Nov - Mon 17 Dec 2012
?275 / week
About the home
This self-catering vacation-rental in Barbados is located in the quite part of the famous Saint Lawrence Gap. The beautiful Apartment is surrounded by a large tropical garden. Garden view from the terrace of the apartment.
Smoking is allowed on the property but not inside of the apartment.
The self catering one bedroom apartment has nice, matching furnished design. It features a small living room with a settee which can also be used as a sofa bed for a third person. Bedrooms have air-condition, two single beds /1 king size as they can join together with a zip as a king size bed on request, one bathroom and a full equipped kitchenette. There is a SAT-TV, a Stereo Set and a Telephone shared line in the living room.
The kitchen has ceramic field stove top, any cooking facilities and all utilities, microwave, fridge-freezer, toaster oven, coffee machine, iron and ironing board.
The living room have a fan, mosquito screens and wrought iron burglar bars on the windows and doors.
The apartment has 3 ceiling and standing fans, with mosquito screens and wrought iron burglar bars on the windows. Air-condition in the bedroom.
Bedroom has a safe box free of charge.
If you want to use Internet Wireless you have to bring your own laptop, smart phone or pad. We offer Wi-fi in Barbados free of charge.
Relax and enjoy the patio were you have a nice view into the garden.
Fresh sheets, towels (not beach towels) and room service are provided twice per week. The Maid can take care of any washing.
The closest white beach is located about 100 yards / meter, the distance to Dover beach is approx. 200 yards / meter and beach of the Casuarina + Turle Beach Club Hotel***** is approx. 100 yards / meter away. More lovely white sand powder fine beaches are close by.
From the airport it will take about 20 min. to your accommodation.
There is a lot to see and do in this beautiful Island.
The Island of Barbados offers everything from the tranquil calm swimming , scuba and snorkeling beaches on the south coast and west coast of the Island and excellent surfing on the East and lots of different activities close by.
The most beautiful beaches are just 100-200 yards / meter away.
The famous Saint Lawrence Gap (main south coast tourist area) is about 5 walking minutes away. Just far enough to avoid the noise of the Gap.
In Saint Lawrence Gap you will find hotels, restaurants, deli, snack-bars, clubs, discos, banks, supermarket and different shops.
We offer an introduction of the Island and all the activities would be explained if you want. Wait until you get to Barbados before booking anything as many times it would be cheaper last minute to book in Barbados.
Size:
Sleeps up to 3, 1 bedroom
Nearest beach:
Casuarina beach 100 meter / yard away
Will consider:
Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks
Access:
Car not necessary
Family friendly?
Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility
Notes:
No pets allowed Smokers welcome Self-catering
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property
General:
Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
1 Bedroom, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 en suite
Furniture:
Sofabeds?(1), Single beds?(2), Double beds?(2), Dining?seating?for?6, Lounge?seating?for?6
Other:
Linen and towels provided
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared?garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking?space
Further details indoors: The self catering one bedroom apartment have nice, matching furnished design. They feature a small living room with a settee which can also be used as a sofa bed for a third person. Bedrooms have air-condition, two single beds /1 king size as they can join together with a zip as a king size bed on request, one bathroom and a full equipped kitchenette. There is a SAT-TV, a Stereo Set and a Telephone shared line in the living room.
The kitchen has ceramic field stove top, any cooking facilities and all utilities, microwave, fridge-freezer, toaster oven, coffee machine, iron and ironing board.
The living room have a fan, mosquito screens and wrought iron burglar bars on the windows and doors.
Each Apartment has 3 ceiling and standing fans, with mosquito screens and wrought iron burglar bars on the windows.
Bedrooms have a safe box free of charge. Air-condition in the bedrooms.
If you want to use Internet Wireless you have to bring your own laptop, smart phone or pad. We offer Wi-fi in Barbados free of charge.
Fresh sheets, towels and room service are provided twice per week. The Maid can take care of any washing.
Further details outdoors: Relax and enjoy the patio were you have a nice view into the garden.
Large Garden very suitable for children.
The famous Saint Lawrence Gap (main south coast tourist area) is about 5 walking minutes away. Just far enough to avoid the noise of the Gap In Saint Lawrence Gap you will find hotels, restaurants, deli, snack-bars, clubs, discos, banks, supermarket and different shops.
Further details
Deposit at booking confirmation via contract by credit card ( visa/master) or bank swift.
Conditions
Minimum stay depends on availability. Please note that we don't have time to keep the availability calender up to date. Please require of minimum stay etc.
Photos
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Barbados Dover Beach
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Casuarina - Turtle beach
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Barbados Worthing beach
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Barbados Sandy beach
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The Christ Church Parish region
The famous Saint Lawrence Gap (main south coast tourist area) is about 5 walking minutes away. Just far enough to avoid the noise of the Gap.
In Saint Lawrence Gap you will find hotels, restaurants, deli, snack-bars, clubs, discos, banks, supermarket and different shops.
The St Lawrence Gap area
The most beautiful powder fine white sanded beaches are just 100-200 yards / meter away form our apartments.
The Island of Barbados offers everything from the tranquil calm swimming , scuba and snorkeling beaches on the south coast and west coast of the Island and excellent surfing on the East .
There is a lot to see and do in this beautiful Island.
Whatever you are looking for Barbados most likely has it.
We offer our guest a free introduction of Barbados which includes all activities, bus service, shopping etc.
How to get there
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:?
Grantley Adams BGI: 7 km
Railway:?
No railway station available
Ferry:?
No ferry available
Flight. Many airlines from all countries. No ferries available at this time.
Activities near St Lawrence Gap
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife City breaks Cycling holidays
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Rental prices
Rental prices originally quoted in: British ?
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Special Offers:
Late Deal
Sat 24 Nov - Mon 17 Dec 2012
?275 / week
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Summer season 16.04.-30.11. one bedroom apartment for 2 person 70 US per night
Winter season 01.12.-15.04. one bedroom apartment for 2 person 85 US per night.
Extra person 10 US per night.
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Availability
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Medication-related issues account for roughly 1.5 million adverse health events and cost $177 billion each year in the U.S.?To help combat this, Congress passed the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA), which was designed to help optimize the medication therapy the country?s elderly and disabled population receives.
The MMA requires each Medicare Part D plan sponsor to offer a Medication Therapy Management (MTM) program to its beneficiaries and now many organizations (pharmacy benefit management companies (PBMs), health plans, and large employers) are using MTM programs to help patients manage their prescription drug intake and trim any related costs. These programs have evolved since their inception, and will likely gain traction with risk-bearing provider organizations continuing to focus on providing quality, cost-effective care over the coming years.
MTM is a highly analytical approach to treating patients with medication and allowing insurers, providers, and patients a safe, efficient and targeted outcome.? MTM can be thought of as a methodology or practice that is adhered to or used to help ensure each patient?s medication treatment plan for appropriateness through three lenses: Analytical, Consultative?& Educational.
By monitoring MTM processes to prevent drug duplications or complications; appropriate dosing, administration and adherence is more predictable. This is relevant as pharmacists and doctors assess connections and the likely outcome of medication treatment based on factors including medical condition(s), patient demographics, drug product(s) used, dosage, known allergies, current / past medical history, patient education level and cultural preferences as well as a host of other factors.? Preempting any medication related-problems is the goal ? which reduces the likelihood of ER visits, hospitalizations and better outcomes.? Secondarily, it can help patients understand their medication therapy and improve adherence.
With approximately 19% of all drugs prescribed to patients prior to admission to a hospital being contraindicated, the impact of properly utilized MTM programs could be profound.?Currently, pharmacists are the primary provider of MTM, with the services often being funded by PBMs, health plans, and large employers.? While pharmacists have proven to be successful in helping increase medication adherence and lowering patient costs,?it?s not controversial to assert that physician involvement in the MTM process could also prove valuable. ?One supporting study reveals that physicians:
Fail to provide medication instructions in 19-39% of prescriptions
Discuss dosing directions in less than 60% of cases
Review adverse effects in only 33% of cases.
MTM program implementation at the physician level is an area we?re watching closely, but without healthcare systems and hospitals receiving an economic benefit from such programs, it could be an uphill climb.
Let us know what you think.
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Jamie Lockhart
Jamie joined TripleTree in 2010. During his career he has completed a wide range of financial transactions for both public and private companies in industries including healthcare, business services, industrial products, manufacturing, real estate services, and telecommunications. Prior to joining TripleTree, Jamie was a banker with Lazard, primarily working in the general industrial and ...
