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2010 Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure becomes world’s largest Komen race

Saturday, June 12, 2010

The 2010 Susan G. Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure, held earlier today in St. Louis, Missouri, became the world’s largest Race for the Cure, with over 71,000 participants.

2010 marks the twelfth year for the race in St. Louis, which raises money for breast cancer research nationwide. Originally brought to the city in 1999, it has raised over US$19 million. It was sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors, a locally-headquartered brokerage firm of the financial services provider Wells Fargo. Nationally, the Race for the Cure is hosted by Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a non-profit organization supporting breast cancer research.

In 1999, there were only about 10,000 participants in the St. Louis Race for the Cure. In recent years, the number has grown to over 60,000, and today’s 5K race saw over 71,000 runners, walkers, and wheelchair racers. Despite the heat and humidity, 1,090 teams signed up, and over 4,500 breast cancer survivors participated. Overall, the race raised more than US$3.3 million. A phone bank set up by Wells Fargo and local television station KSDK contributed over US$28,000 of that amount in four hours.

Prior to the race, there was a parade of all the breast cancer survivors who had signed up for the race. The actual competition began at 8:30 a.m. CDT (1330 UTC) with the wheelchair race. Following them were the timed runners, the untimed runners, the walkers, and lastly, the “fun walk” participants, who had only opted to walk one mile (1.6 kilometres).

The Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure is only one of many Races for the Cure, which is the largest group of 5K runs and walks in the world. The first Komen race was held in 1983 in Dallas, Texas, but has since spread to over 140 cities throughout the world. Proceeds from today’s St. Louis race will benefit both local institutions and the rest of the United States. At least 25 percent of the money raised will go toward funding national research on breast cancer, while the rest will be given to organizations in St. Louis for breast cancer awareness programs.

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British supermarket chain Tesco to sell its Polish branch to Salling Group A/S

Sunday, June 21, 2020

On Thursday, UK-based retailer Tesco and Denmark-based retailer Salling Group announced their agreement over selling a large portion of Tesco’s Polish operation to Salling Group. Tesco stated its intention to leave the Polish market altogether, Salling its intention to strengthen its Netto chain in Poland.

The deal covers 301 stores, two distribution centers and the head office. With the acquisition Salling said it seeks to improve its coverage in Southern Poland and, over 18 months at a cost of one billion z?otys, intends to merge these stores into its currently 386 strong Netto chain. Salling also takes over about 7000 employees from Tesco — Netto Poland currently has about 5000 employees. Tesco continues to run 19 stores, which were not included in this package.

The sale price, to be payed in cash, is 900 million z?otys (181 million pounds). In the 2019/20 fiscal year, Tesco said its Polish branch had a 24 million pounds operating loss with a 1368 million pounds turnover; to which the sold units contributed with a 947 million pounds turnover for a 107 million loss. At fiscal year-end, the sold units held a value of 681 million pounds in the books.

UOKiK, the Polish anti-monopoly agency, has to approve the deal. The parties said they expect a decision this year.

Tesco has suffered losses from its Polish operation for several years, as customer preference has shifted away from hypermarkets, Tesco’s preferred store size, to smaller discount stores like Biedronka and LIDL. The Sunday trade ban, introduced in 2018, also hurt sales. According to Notes from Poland (NFP), some discount stores resorted to offer postal services, a loophole which allows Sunday opening hours.

In 2015, Tesco centralized its management in the Central European region, comprising Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia, but reverted the decision later on. At the time, the company invested in e-commerce and started home deliveries, but Gazeta Prawna reports only 0.5% of Polish grocery turnover comes from this segment, compared to 7% in the United Kingdom.

In the past few years, Tesco Polska has cut expenditures by streamlining its product range, halving its staff, shutting off home deliveries in parts of the country, and closing off stores, reportedly including last year its Poznan distribution center. Deutsche Welle (DW) reported in mid-2019, 62 Tesco outlets had closed within a year. Staff layoffs left meat, fish and delicatessen departments without designated shop assistants, and forced staff canteen closures and administration simplifications.

Tesco sold its roughly 2000 Thai and 74 Malaysian stores to Charoen Pokphand in March; announced leaving its joint venture with China Resources Holdings in February; and in 2015 sold its South Korean chain HomePlus. Speaking to Portfolio.hu, Matt Simister, Tesco’s CEO for Central Europe, explained that the company held a 4% share of the Polish retail market, compared to its 16% share in Hungary, and stated they want to stay in Hungary. In a DW report in March of last year, Dave Lewis, CEO of Tesco, stated they did not have intentions of leaving Thailand or Poland.

Tesco’s Polish operation, according to Gazeta Wyborcza in March, is too big for a single monolithic sale. The chain’s press release reported 22 sold units in the past year and a half, for around 200 million pounds. NFP named the Kaufland chain and property developer Echo Investment among the buyers.

Both Tesco and Salling entered the Polish market in 1995.

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6 Effective Ways On How To Save Money On A Luxury Vacation

By Danica Reynes

If you want to save money from a luxury vacation, you could take a trip to a less popular location, cutback on your transportation expenses, travel during off-season, look for various accommodation options, look for vacation packages, and cook for yourself during most of the trip.

A lot of people has cut back on expenses like luxury vacations because of the financial crisis happening recently. You can still take a luxury vacation without worrying about the cost because there are a lot of discount luxury hotel nyc that can give you a fabulous experience at affordable rates. Here are some more tips on how you can save money on a luxury vacation:

Choose a lesser-known tourist spot

Tourist hot spots are typically more expensive when compared to lesser-known destinations. If you already know what you are looking for in a vacation, try to find an alternative destination that has the same ambiance but more affordable. For example, Mexico’s Cancun or Cabo San Lucas can provide the same fabulous beach vacation like the popular Hawaii or Caribbean islands but at a cheaper price.

Think about spending less on transportation

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Transportation costs are one of the factors that can make a vacation expensive. If you are planning to spend a luxury vacation nearby, consider driving to the accommodation instead of renting a car. Vehicle rentals can be pretty costly and unnecessary if you can drive to the destination on your own. You will probably be able to save about $150 daily by not renting a car.

Pick an off-season for your travel date

Many vacation spots often offer lower rates during the off-peak season which may also be the case with some luxury vacation spots. You might even find special promos and discounts at some airlines and accommodations during this time. Find out the various off-seasons of the places you want to go so you’ll know which travel dates will be to your advantage. However, don’t forget to consider weather forecasts before scheduling an off-season vacation to avoid any inconveniences.

Consider different accommodation alternatives

There are several alternative options to expensive luxury hotels that you can consider for your luxury vacation. For instance, luxurious ambiance at a considerably lower price may be found at vacation rentals. You could also try looking for discount luxury hotels to book your stay.

Choose a vacation package

If you choose a reasonably-priced vacation package that is all-inclusive, it might be able to save you money compared to paying for separate reservations. Vacation packages usually include necessities such as airfare, hotel accommodation, transportation and even itineraries. This makes it quite convenient since you won’t have to worry about the individual details of the trip. A travel agency or a simple Internet search may yield a wealth of vacation packages that you can consider.

Shop and cook most of your meals

You can save a lot of money if you don’t rely so much on restaurants or eating out during your vacation. You could go grocery-shopping and cook your own meals where you are staying. You will also be able to save on transportation costs as you will not have to go out every time you want to have food.

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Canadian Prime Minister Harper meets with U.S. President Bush

Thursday, July 6, 2006

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper met with President George W. Bush at the White House today. The meeting was a short one and focused primarily on global security, particularly bilateral security issues addressing the two countries.

One of the larger issues was the pending U.S. law that would require everyone crossing the Canada-U.S. border to have a passport or a special identification card. Prime Minister Harper said; “if the fight for security ends up meaning that the United States becomes more closed to its friends, then the terrorists have won,” as part of his appeal that Congress delay or reject the proposed border law. [1].

Prime Minister Harper brought birthday greetings and a surprise gift. But Bush found out about it during the press conference in the East Room. A Canadian reporter had allegedly blew the secret. [2].

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Technical troubles hold up International Space Station repairs

Monday, August 9, 2010

A faulty ammonia line fitting delayed repairs to a cooling pump on the International Space Station Saturday during an eight-hour spacewalk.

During the spacewalk, astronauts Doug Wheelock and Tracy Caldwell Dyson were to repair a faulty cooling system, which failed on July 31. The faulty cooling unit was to be swapped with a new one that was previously in storage to solve the problem; however, an ammonia leak in the final line to be disconnected from the unit halted attempts for a repair.

Upon discovering the problem, the astronauts were instructed to reconnect the line and install a positioning device to maintain the proper pressure on the line.

Upon completing the spacewalk, Wheelock and Dyson spent additional time in the airlock to get rid of any ammonia particles that may have attached themselves to their spacesuits.

NASA officials are analyzing possible solutions to the issue to attempt during a planned spacewalk Wednesday. Wednesday’s spacewalk was previously intended to be second in the series to repair the cooling system by reattaching fluid and electrical lines.

Before Saturday’s spacewalk, NASA officials projected that up to three spacewalks may be needed to repair the cooling system.

Most of the space station’s non-critical scientific components have been temporarily shut-down in order to reduce heat generation with only one cooling loop available to the station.

NASA reports that the station’s crew, three Russians and three Americans, are not in any danger; however, it is in the best interests of the crew to restore systems to nominal condition as soon as possible.

The eight-hour spacewalk is reportedly the longest ISS-based spacewalk, and the sixth longest in the history of human spaceflight.

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Your Essential Guide To Different Types Of Asthma Inhalers

Your Essential Guide to Different Types of Asthma Inhalers

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There are many different types of asthma medications. All are designed reduce the symptoms of asthma (lung swelling, wheezing, coughing, chest tightness). The two most common forms of medicine intake are orally (through the mouth) and by inhaling it. Here is a breakdown of types of inhaled asthma medications.

There are two common types of inhalers on the market today – long-acting and fast acting. Long-acting inhalers are used every day, to reduce the symptoms of asthma, and significantly reduce the prevalence of asthma attacks. They are often cortisteroids, which help to reduce swelling or open up the airways.Long-Acting InhalersAdvair

– Advair is long-acting asthma medication. It has also been prescribed for use with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Advair has two medicinal ingredients-Fluticasone and Salmeterol. Fluticasone is a steroid that helps to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Salmeterol is a long acting bronchodilator, which works to open airways, allowing more oxygen to be inhaled. Advair is one of the most popular long-acting inhalers on the market today. It can also be bought as a generic; it has the same medicinal ingredients for a significantly lower price.

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Symbicort

– Symbicort is similar to Advair in its two-medicinal ingredient structure. However, Symbicort uses budenoside, a cortisteroid which controls and reduces asthma symptoms by reducing swelling in the lungs’ airways. The second medicinal ingredient is formeterol, a bronchodilator which helps to keep the airways open. Another significant ingredient in Symbicort is inhaled lactose, which some asthmatics may be allergic to.

Asmanex

– Asmanex is a single ingredient ‘twisthaler.’ It is similar to Symbicort in that it contains milk proteins. However, Asmanex’s medicinal ingredient is mometesone, a cortisteroid. Mometesone works by reducing the swelling in the lungs, which allows better airflow and reduces the number of bronchospasms (asthma attacks) in the patient.

There are many other brands of long-acting inhalers, with different levels of medicine within each. Some medicinal ingredients may cause more side effects than others – every respiratory system is different. Talk to your doctor about which of these will work the best for you. Remember though, that a long-acting inhaler must always be supplemented by a fast-acting one, in the event of an unexpected asthma attack.Fast-Acting Inhalers Asthma is usually easy to control, especially with regular use of oral or inhaled long-acting medications. However, for an asthmatic, there is always the chance of an environmentally triggered bronchospasm, or asthma attack. Asthma attacks are characterized by a sudden seizing of the muscle bands around the lungs and inside the airways, which results in the sufferer being unable to breathe. Asthmatics should always carry a fast acting inhaler with them. Here are some examples of popular fast acting inhalers and how they work.Proventil

– Proventil is currently the number one fast-acting asthma inhaler in the United States. Proventil’s, medicinal ingredient, albuterol, is a bronchodilator. It works to significantly reduce the symptoms of bronchospasms by relaxing the muscles around the airways. This allows the patient to breathe smoothly.

Atrovent

– Atrovent is a fast-acting inhaler. Ipratropium bromide, the medicinal ingredient in Atrovent, is a cholinergic medication. It works by opening the airways and relaxing the muscles around them to help the patient quickly breathe better.

Combivent

– Combivent shares one of its ingredients, ipratropium bromide, with Atrovent. However, Combivent also contains Albuterol, which works to reduce the symptoms of an asthma attack by relaxing the muscles around the airways. Talk to your doctor about using Combivent if you are allergic to soya lecithin, one of its binding ingredients.

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Eurovision ’04 winner Ruslana discusses her paths as singer, spokesmodel, stateswoman and source of inspiration

Monday, March 30, 2009

First becoming famous in her native Ukraine in the 1990s, long-haired self-described “AmazonRuslana gained international recognition for winning the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest with her song “Wild Dances,” inspired by the musical traditions of the Hutsul people of the Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains.

In the five years since, Ruslana has decided to use her name and public status to represent a number of worthy causes, including human trafficking, renewable energy, and even the basic concept of democratic process, becoming a public face of Ukraine’s Orange Revolution and later serving in Parliament.

Currently, she is on an international publicity tour to promote her album Wild Energy, a project borne out of a science fiction novel that has come to symbolize her hopes for a newer, better, freer way of life for everyone in the world. She took time to respond to questions Wikinews’s Mike Halterman posed to her about her career in music and her other endeavors.

This is the fifth in a series of interviews with past Eurovision contestants, which will be published sporadically in the lead-up to mid-May’s next contest in Moscow.

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