Competitor Groups seeks Editor for Triathlete Magazine
Related For those with 7 to 10+ years’ experience in an editorial capacity, preferably in a sport-related field, Competitor Group Inc (CGI) is seeking an Editor for leading US title Triathlete Magazine.In its job posting, CGI notes that the Editor role is responsible for the editorial vision and plan of the magazine and helps develop and manage budgets; participates in strategic planning and formulating new ideas for current and future media products; delivers top editorial content; and represents the Competitor Group brand at many different venues. The Editor also regularly interacts with the business staff on the magazine and plays an integral part in the growth process of Competitor Group products.Knowledge of triathlon and/or endurance sports is preferred, alongside a Bachelors or advanced degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience.Essential functions and performance standards of the role include: • Directs content and design strategies of the magazine • Leads the team’s development of cover concepts and executing cover shoots • Works closely with the Art Director on the overall design of the magazine • Develops and manages departmental budgets • Leads a full-time staff and a team of freelance writers • Plans editorial calendars • Edits all content • Develops relationships with freelance writers, photographers and industry experts • Writes on a monthly basis • Helps develops the magazine’s online presence, including extended content • Collaborates with the publishers on special projects • Travels to events, races and industry trade shows regularly • Continually self-educates on the latest in endurance sports industry newsAncillary functions, include: • Consults on story topics and editorial planning for Inside Triathlon as necessary • Contributes articles to Inside Triathlon occasionally • Contributes to the websiteCGI offers a relaxed working environment, friendly staff, competitive salary and generous employee benefits package. For those interested, and qualified, a CV and cover letter with salary history and requirements should be sent to jobs@competitorgroup.com.www.competitor.com
Tailwind Nutrition is introducing its newest, limited edition flavour. For this season only, Salted Caramel joins the Tailwind Rebuild product family.Tailwind Rebuild products, named among Outside Magazine’s ‘Best Recovery Tools of 2020’, were developed to ‘help athletes recover faster and feel better on their next adventure.’Tailwind Rebuild is claimed to be the first sport recovery drink based on a ‘patent-pending perfectly complete protein’. It uses a base of organic rice protein that is supplemented with amino acids. Tailwind then adds carbohydrates, healthy fats from coconut milk, and electrolytes.Tailwind Rebuild helps to rebuild muscle, replenish glycogen stores and restore electrolytes while rehydrating the body. Rebuild is intended to be used within the first 30 minutes after a workout. For longer or more intense workouts, another packet of Rebuild is recommended 30 minutes later.“Tailwind’s Rebuild Recovery products contain a full complement of electrolytes to replace what an athlete sweats out,” said Art Zemach, physician and Director of Research and Development at Tailwind Nutrition.“We set out to develop a flavour that would complement the salt that already exists in our flagship recovery product. The new flavour, Salted Caramel, accomplishes this. It’s a perfect balance of salty and sweet, and a nice treat to reward yourself with while helping your body recover after a hard workoutSalted Caramel Rebuild is now available for a limited time only at TailwindNutrition.com in a 4-pack of individual servings (MSRP US$12).Rebuild is also available in year-round flavours such as non-caffeinated Chocolate and Vanilla or Caffeinated Coffee.www.tailwindnutrition.com Related
Photo via SM North Athletics on Twitter.A SM North freshman’s courage in the face of a potentially deadly illness led to a memorable experience for the Indian student body late last week.On Thursday — just two days before the team won its first playoff game in 22 years — members of the Kansas City Chiefs ambassadors made a surprise appearance at SM North to recognize Noah Sanchez, a 15-year-old first year student who battled a cancerous brain tumor. During an all-school assembly in the Brickhouse, nine former Chiefs players, including northeast Johnson County residents Tim Grunhard and Kelly Goodburn, visited the school. The players had Sanchez come to the front of the gym and praised him for his toughness facing cancer.Sanchez received a signed football and jersey from the players, and members of the student body got to meet them before the assembly concluded.
August 1, 2008 Regular News USDC-MDFL offers grace period for tardy renewals USDC-MDFL offers grace period for tardy renewals
The 2008-2009 renewal period for those who practice in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida is underway.Signed renewal forms and fees were due July 15, although there is a grace period which will run until August 31, in which late forms and fees will be accepted without penalty.However, all signed renewal forms and fees postmarked September 1 through September 30 must be accompanied by a $50 late fee. This means that each attorney submitting a renewal in September must send a signed and dated renewal form with a check for $70, which includes the $20 renewal fee and $50 late fee, in order for that renewal to be accepted. If not resubmitted properly before the due date, the attorney will be considered delinquent and must reapply before being able to practice in the USDC-MDFL.All attorney renewal forms and fees submitted/received with a postmark of October 1 or later will be returned to the attorney. The attorney will no longer be considered a member of the court’s bar and will have to reapply for membership at a cost of $165 before he or she may again practice before the court. More information about the USDC-MDFL renewal process, including a helpful “Frequently Asked Questions” page, is available at the court’s Web site, http://www.flmd.uscourts.gov; just go to the “Attorney Resources” heading and click on “Attorney Renewals.”
The second Rovinj Beach Polo Cup, a unique sports, tourist and social event in Croatia and the region, started today in Rovinj. By Sunday, May 21, six top polo teams on more than sixty Argentine horses will compete, and the highlight of the entertainment program will be a concert by the former frontman of the British group Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley.With this prestigious event, Maistra once again confirms the strategic orientation towards the development of top tourism and in cooperation with partners continuously creates new tourism products such as Rovinj Beach Polo tournament to position Rovinj as a top destination internationally, said David Flam, Maistra’s marketing director. . “For top tourism, it is necessary to develop high-quality accommodation units in which we have so far invested almost three billion kuna, and by 2020 we will invest another two billion, so that 95 percent of our hotel capacity is at the level of four or five stars. During the tournament, we expect about 6.000 overnight stays, mostly guests from Germany and Austria, but a large part are also domestic tourists, which confirms the interest of Croatian citizens in this royal game.” Flam pointed out.This year’s opening of the auditorium to the public showed that the interest in the tournament is extremely high and that the citizens are looking forward to having the opportunity to watch live the exciting matches of this unique sport. Uwe Zimmerman, President of the Beach Polo Tournament Organizing Committee, he pointed out that Rovinj is already recognized as a luxury destination. “This year, we have further raised the quality of the tournament by improving the quality of the field, adding two more teams and increasing the number of female players and opening the audience to the public. Polo players and the audience rarely have the opportunity to enjoy such a beautiful environment, close to the sea, and I am really looking forward to the start of the matches. I am convinced that we will once again meet the high expectations of guests and players. “, Zimmerman added.The importance of events such as Rovinj Beach Polo that contribute to the positioning of Rovinj, Istria, but also the whole of Croatia as a desirable and interesting destination.Every event, including this one, would not take place without sponsors and partners, so they should be listed accordingly and symbolically promoted for free. Thus, this attractive competition, along with Adris, is supported by the domestic brand Jana and leading world brands such as Bentley, a manufacturer of luxury cars, D1 Milano watches, Miller beer and Veuve Clicquot champagne.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health (MOH) today reported three new MERS-CoV cases, part of an ongoing increase that began in October, and new research reports reveal more information about the presence of antibodies to the virus beyond Saudi Arabia in both people and camels.The new MERS-CoV (Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus) illnesses lift Saudi Arabia’s number of cases for November to 5. The brisk pace of infections so far this month follows 14 reported for October, which was up sharply from 4 in September.Camel exposure in latest Saudi casesThe three newly confirmed patients include a 64-year-old man from Riyadh, a 73-year-old man from Wadi ad-Dawasir, and an 83-year-old man from Buraidah. Riyadh and Buraydah are in central Saudi Arabia; Wadi ad-Dawasir is in the south central part of the country. Other recent cases have also been reported in the three locations, including one announced on Nov 3 involving a woman from Wadi ad-Dawasir who has a secondary infection.All three of the latest confirmed patients had contact with camels, the most common source of the virus. They are also listed as having primary exposure, meaning they probably didn’t contract MERS-CoV from another known patient.The World Health Organization said in a recent update that since the virus was first detected in humans in 2012, it has received reports of 2,470 cases, at least 851 of them fatal. The vast majority are from Saudi Arabia.Antibodies in Pakistani camel handlersPakistan hasn’t reported any human MERS-CoV infections, but an international research team conducted a blood sampling study to look for antibodies to the virus in camel handlers in the Cholistan desert in Punjab, the country’s most important camel industry area. They published their findings today in Emerging Infectious Diseases.In 2017 and 2018 the team obtained blood samples from 100 camel handlers and their families from a range of the area’s nomadic, seminomadic, and sedentary populations. They also collected clinical data and information about exposure to camels and camel products, such as milk.They tested for MERS-CoV antibodies by ELISA and 50% plaque-reduction neutralization testing (PRNT). Of 91 samples tested by ELISA, 49 were positive for MERS-CoV antibodies. Twelve were positive by PRNT, and, of those, 5 were also positive by ELISA. Immunofluorescence testing was positive for 10 of the 12 PRNT-positive samples.Of the 12 patients who were positive on PRNT, 8 were men, 3 were women, and 1 was an 8-year-old child. All but two of the participants were exposed to camels. Though the sample size was small, the researchers found no significant correlation between MERS-CoV seropositivity and lifestyle, underlying medical conditions, drinking unpasteurized camel milk, or tobacco use.Though the mechanism for MERS-CoV transmission isn’t clear, the group said drinking fresh milk may be a source of infection and shared water sources between camels and humans in the area of Pakistan may also play a role. They concluded that more studies are needed to explore clinically apparent infections in Pakistan’s camel regions and that it’s important to educate camel handlers about infection control measures to reduce the risk of MERS-CoV transmission.Looking for MERS-CoV evidence in SudanIn a separate study in Emerging Infectious Diseases today, a separate group of researchers detailed their results of blood testing for MERS-CoV antibodies in Sudan camels, camel workers, livestock, and other animals. They collected samples from humans and animals in 2015 and 2017 in Tamboul, Sudan. Sites include a live animal market and an adjacent slaughter area. They also collected samples from 90 Sudan camels imported into Qatar in 2015.In Sudan, tests were done on samples collected from 56 humans, 190 camels, 3 bats, 14 donkeys, 15 cows, 15 sheep, and 15 goats. In 2015, 92% of camels in Sudan and 99% of camels exported to Qatar were positive for MERS-CoV antibodies. In 2017, all camels tested in Sudan were seropositive, but tests were negative for the people and other animals. Also, MERS-CoV RNA was detected in nasal swabs from 3 camels imported into Qatar.The team concluded that the results of the study are consistent with other serologic studies of MERS-CoV in Africa, but the results aren’t conclusive, given the low numbers of human and livestock samples tested.”However, this study provides preliminary insight into MERS-CoV circulation in Sudan, the country with the third largest dromedary camel population in the world,” they wrote.See also:Saudi MOH epi week 45 reportNov 6 Emerg Infect Dis Pakistan studyNov 6 Emerg Infect Dis Sudan, Qatar study
CARIFESTA officials ready to go! (From left) Ohene Koama, Seeta Shah Roath, Minister Nicolette Henry, Lennox Canterbury, Roshini Boodhoo, and Al Creighton (Photo via Kaieteur News) The Government of Guyana has committed $65M to the Guyana delegation slated to represent the nation during the upcoming CARIFESTA XII in Haiti.Come August 21, 80 Guyanese will make their way to Haiti where they hope to wow the rest of the Caribbean during the regional festival. This year’s CARIFESTA (Caribbean Festival of Arts) will run until August 30.During a press conference yesterday, a number of local officials briefed the media on what Guyana will be exhibiting in about two weeks.It was during this press conference that Minister within the Ministry of Education Nicolette Henry revealed that not only was there a $65M budget for Guyana’s excursion but that this figure will be provided solely by the Government of Guyana. Read more at: Kaieteur News Getting ready for CARIFESTA CARICOM congratulates Haiti Share this:PrintTwitterFacebookLinkedInLike this:Like Loading… Flashback to CARIFESTA XII – Haiti, 2015 Mar 20, 2017 Dec 31, 2015
Barbados building CARIFESTA legacy Jul 11, 2017 You may be interested in… Aug 17, 2017 Guyana to field contingent of 60 to CARIFESTA XIII(Georgetown, March 07, 2017) – Even as efforts continue on the road to the Caribbean being showcased, domestic plans are moving apace to make Guyana’s participation at CARIFESTA XIII as broad-based as possible. CARIFESTA XIII is slated for staging in Barbados during the period August 17-27, and the Ministry of…April 10, 2017In “Barbados”CARIFESTA XII Host Country Agreement Signed with HaitiWith the signing of the CARIFESTA XII Host Country Agreement between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Haiti on Thursday 25 September 2014 in the city of New York and about eleven months to go, the host country, Member States, Associate Members and the CARICOM Secretariat as key stakeholders in this regional…September 30, 2014In “CARICOM”CARIFESTA XII: Haiti gives assurance of readiness in media update Haiti is ready to host CARIFESTA and welcomes the interest shown by the other CARICOM member countries. This was stated by Haiti’s Ambassador to CARICOM H.E. Peterson Noel in a press conference on CARIFESTA XII held at the CARICOM headquarters in Georgetown, Guyana on Tuesday, 16June. Ambassador Noel, who joined the…June 17, 2015In “CARICOM”Share this on WhatsApp
Jake Wegner has been named vice president of sales for Brake Parts Inc LLC (BPI), according to Paul Ferrandino, chief commercial officer for BPI.AdvertisementClick Here to Read MoreAdvertisement “Jake is an experienced and innovative sales management executive who will make a positive impact with our customers,” said Ferrandino. “Jake has been very successful in helping increase sales in his previous positions, while at the same, implementing new tactics and training that have assisted his sales teams in meeting their goals and objectives. We are excited to add Jake to our sales team and welcome him to the BPI family.” LSI President Brett Tennar says, “Steve’s success in developing operational strategies that improves the bottom line, builds teamwork, reduces waste and ensures quality product development and distribution checks many of the boxes of what we were looking for in a COO. This, coupled with his career in the Air Force working with highly technical systems and his in-depth understanding of Lean Six Sigma and Business Process Management sealed our offer. As our tagline states, our products are Powered by Science. This data driven approach is one reason why our company has grown exponentially as we employ the most advanced technology to product development. I am confident that Steve is the right person to drive operational strategy for our diverse and growing brands.” Advertisement DeMoulpied has a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Management from the United States Air Force Academy and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Dayton in Marketing and International Business. He served six years with the USAF overseeing the development of technology used on fighter aircraft and the E-3 Surveillance aircraft, finishing his career honorably as Captain. With more than 20 years of experience across multiple industries and functional areas, deMoulpied has particular expertise in organizations with complex technical products. Combined, his prior positions have required a spectrum of skills in corporate strategy, operations improvement, product quality, and revenue cycle management. He has an impressive history of utilizing data driven problem solving (Lean Six Sigma) and project management (PMP and CSM) to achieve strategic goals surrounding customer satisfaction, operational efficiency and improved profit. 
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Diane Long , executive assistant, Joint Committee for Ethnic Minorities in Wales The Gazette’s report of the death of Professor Cyril Glasser did not allude to the fact that he was an outstanding and much-loved law teacher. Some of our members attended his seminars at University College London, where he delivered weekly lectures on civil procedure with specific reference to the Woolf proposals. Our members still remember with gratitude and much affection the fact that his seminars were linked to a few leading cases, the analysis of which supplied the rationale behind the various orders set out in the new Civil Procedure Rules. He would invite law lords and lords justices to address his class to defend or explain decisions with which the academic lawyers disagreed. And because of the large presence of American lawyers and scholars at these seminars, he would regularly remind participants of the words of Abraham Lincoln (a notable trial lawyer) in civil proceedings: ‘Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbours to compromise wherever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser in fees, expenses and waste of time. As a peacemaker, the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.’ Professor Glasser was a good man. Our condolences go to his family.
It took just five days this year for London’s air pollution limit to be breached, on Brixton Road in Lambeth, south London. A fortnight later, air quality in the capital was worse than in smog-filled Beijing.Air pollution is estimated to contribute to around 40,000 early deaths in the UK each year. Globally, according to the US Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation, it contributes to more premature deaths than both high cholesterol and alcohol. Yet aside from the occasional mask-wearing cyclist, the problem has, so far, appeared to have made little impact on British public or political consciousness.That now seems set to change. London mayor Sadiq Khan has made tackling air pollution his “number one priority” – above policing, improving transport links and addressing London’s housing crisis. And the construction industry – full of site-based plant that so far has not had to meet the emissions standards of road-based vehicles – is firmly in his sights.There has been a growing amount of research into pollution from construction sites that offers evidence of its impact. The London Atmospheric Emissions Inventory estimates that 12% of London’s damaging nitrogen oxide emissions come from site-based plant and machinery, along with 15% of emissions of coarse particulate matter, known as PM10.Initiatives have been introduced to help combat the problem; most notably, London’s 2014 planning guidance and Ultra Low Emission Zone, a pair of initiatives that set minimum performance standards for site plant and machinery. But with estimates of the scale of the problem rising, and existing standards in the capital reliant on London boroughs first choosing to implement the standards and then finding the money to police them, existing measures appear increasingly inadequate. At least, they do to Khan.He is now lobbying the government for the power to set up a kind of congestion charge for site plant, which developers can avoid only by using clean, up-to-date equipment.12% of London’s damaging nitrogen oxide emissions come from site-based plant and machineryWith industry output forecast to flatline amid uncertainty around Brexit, and construction firms facing a squeeze on margins thanks to rising labour and materials costs, construction bosses may well think that another charge is the last thing they need right now. Particularly since the public sector is pushing for faster, cheaper delivery on everything from homes to railways.But with around 9,500 deaths in the capital each year caused by poor air quality, and a single modern excavator – one which meets regulatory standards – estimated to churn out 15 times the emissions of a modern double-decker bus, there is a clear moral imperative for construction to up its game. And not least because of the impact on its own workers. The silent mounting toll of spending years breathing in diesel fumes from plant has already been compared to the previously hidden harmful effects of asbestos by Daniel Marsh, an air quality analyst at King’s College London. This week, Marsh warned that companies were “essentially poisoning their own staff” (see news analysis).For businesses that still think “yes, but why now?” when it comes to upgrading to cleaner plant, Khan’s stance offers a clear signal over the direction of travel in London. Should he fail to secure powers to charge firms, it’s a sure bet that he will look to toughen regulations through any other means available.Meanwhile, as other UK cities – particularly those with greater devolved powers – implement low emissions zones, it is likely they will follow the capital’s lead. As such, failing to invest in cleaner equipment, particularly as machinery comes up for replacement, looks a risky tactic.In the longer term, having a modern construction industry that makes the most of technological advances for efficient, safe working, is a vision few in the sector would argue with. If Khan is successful in bringing in his charging system, construction firms may well want to debate the phasing in of plant requirements, and the level of fines involved. Perhaps the sector would have a case to push for tax incentives for investment in the cleanest plant. But it should line up behind the principle of the plans.Because construction should be, and be seen to be, an industry whose work improves people’s lives. Not one that puts them at risk.Sarah Richardson, editor