Your eyes are an important part of your health. You can do many things to keep them healthy and make sure you?re seeing your best. Follow these simple guidelines for maintaining healthy eyes well into your golden years.
Have a comprehensive dilated eye exam. You might think your vision is fine or that your eyes are healthy, but visiting your eye care professional for a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the only way to really be sure. When it comes to common vision problems, some people don?t realize they could see better with glasses or contact lenses. In addition, many common eye diseases, such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and age-related macular degeneration, often have no warning signs. A dilated eye exam is the only way to detect these diseases in their early stages.
During a comprehensive dilated eye exam, your eye care professional places drops in your eyes to dilate, or widen, the pupil to allow more light to enter the eye?the same way an open door lets more light into a dark room. This process enables your eye care professional to get a good look at the back of the eyes and examine them for any signs of damage or disease. Your eye care professional is the only one who can determine if your eyes are healthy and if you?re seeing your best.
Know your family?s eye health history. Talk to your family members about their eye health history. It?s important to know if anyone has been diagnosed with an eye disease or condition, since many are hereditary. This information will help to determine if you?re at higher risk for developing an eye disease or condition.
Eat right to protect your sight. You?ve heard that carrots are good for your eyes. But eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables?particularly dark leafy greens, such as spinach, kale, or collard greens?is important for keeping your eyes healthy, too.i Research has also shown there are eye health benefits from eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, tuna, and halibut.
Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing diabetes and other systemic conditions, which can lead to vision loss, such as diabetic eye disease or glaucoma. If you?re having trouble maintaining a healthy weight, talk to your doctor.
Signs of Diabetic Eye Disease
Wear protective eyewear. Wear protective eyewear when playing sports or doing activities around the home. Protective eyewear includes safety glasses and goggles, safety shields, and eye guards specially designed to provide the correct protection for the activity in which you?re engaged. Most protective eyewear lenses are made of polycarbonate, which is 10 times stronger than other plastics. Many eye care providers sell protective eyewear, as do some sporting goods stores.
Quit smoking or never start. Smoking is as bad for your eyes as it is for the rest of your body. Research has linked smoking to an increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration, cataract, and optic nerve damage, all of which can lead to blindness.ii, iii
Be cool and wear your shades. Sunglasses are a great fashion accessory, but their most important job is to protect your eyes from the sun?s ultraviolet rays. When purchasing sunglasses, look for ones that block out 99 to 100 percent of both UV-A and UV-B radiation.
Give your eyes a rest. If you spend a lot of time at the computer or focusing on any one thing, you sometimes forget to blink and your eyes can get fatigued. Try the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look away about 20 feet in front of you for 20 seconds. This short exercise can help reduce eyestrain.
Clean your hands and your contact lenses?properly. To avoid the risk of infection, always wash your hands thoroughly before putting in or taking out your contact lenses. Make sure to disinfect contact lenses as instructed and replace them as appropriate.
Practice workplace eye safety. Employers are required to provide a safe work environment. When protective eyewear is required as a part of your job, make a habit of wearing the appropriate type at all times, and encourage your coworkers to do the same.
Source: www.cdc.gov
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NEW YORK (Reuters) ? EMI Group Ltd, the home of Coldplay and Katy Perry, looks increasingly likely to be sold off as two separate businesses -- recorded music and song publishing -- after final bids came in last week, according to several people familiar with the matter.
The British music company is reviewing competing offers for EMI Publishing from BMG Music, a joint venture between Bertelsmann and private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, and Sony/ATV -- a joint venture between Sony Corp and the estate of Michael Jackson, these people said.
BMG-KKR and Sony have submitted the highest offers for EMI's publishing business, the people said. One of them added that the two bids came in close to each other.
Vivendi SA's Universal Music Group and Len Blavatnik's Warner Music Group are vying for the recorded music side of EMI, people familiar with the matter said.
U.S. bank Citigroup, which took control of EMI in February, is expected to pick winning bidders for the businesses by the end of next week, the people said.
While Warner Music has also been interested in buying all of EMI, significant anti-trust hurdles on the publishing segment, as well as challenges in lining up financing in a volatile market, makes such a deal unlikely, the people said.
Moreover, Blavatnik, whose Access Industries bought Warner Music in May for $3.3 billion, has privately expressed reluctance to bid aggressively so soon after winning Warner Music, according to two of the people close to the transaction process. WMG Chairman Edgar Bronfman Jr. has long coveted EMI, and losing out on the chance to buy it once again is certain to hasten his departure from the company.
EMI Chief Executive Roger Faxon has publicly argued against splitting the business, saying that each side benefits the other. Since the former head of EMI's publishing operation took over leadership of the entire company, he has pushed to more closely integrate both divisions, making it potentially more difficult to split the company.
But the chances of selling EMI as a whole were hurt by the tightening of credit markets in recent weeks, which have prompted banks to stiffen lending terms, thereby making deals more expensive, the people familiar with the matter said.
EMI, whose artist roster includes the Beastie Boys, the Beatles and Keith Urban, is seen as one of the last remaining attractive assets in the music industry. The company said in June that it was exploring strategic alternatives and has since been running an auction, which two sources said has been code named "Project Nile."
Dividing EMI will likely generate richer bids for Citi, which is hoping to collect as much as $4 billion from the auction, said people familiar with the matter.
EMI's publishing unit is the stronger of the two assets and has attracted bids of roughly $2 billion from Sony/ATV Music Publishing and BMG Music Rights, according to two people. Sony/ATV is run by Marty Bandier, who is best known in the music business for building EMI Publishing into the industry's premiere publishing operation over 16 years before leaving in 2006.
BMG, which is a joint venture of German media giant Bertelsmann and private equity firm KKR, has made a string of music publishing acquisitions in the last year. The venture does not have a recorded music arm.
Universal Music Group is currently the frontrunner for EMI's recorded music division, which includes the Capitol and Virgin labels, one of the people said.
A Citi spokeswoman declined comment. A representative for EMI was not immediately available for comment. All bidders have declined to comment throughout the sale process.
(Reporting by Nadia Damouni, Soyoung Kim and Yinka Adegoke in New York; Editing by Peter Lauria, Bernard Orr)
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Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are becoming more and more popular among ordinary traders and institutional investors. The biggest advantage of the exchange traded funds is the ability of diversification with a single purchase ? many traders do not have enough funds to invest into extensive portfolio. If you want to invest into the biggest US companied you may buy SPY or DIA exchange traded funds, if you want to invest into hi-tech public companies you have QQQ. You may find highly popular and liquid Etfs that are traded on the American Stock Market and that cover China publicly traded companies, strongest stocks from Brazil, Taiwan, Japan and other emerging markets.
Another great factor that attracts many retail and professional traders is the simplicity of trading. Most of the traders prefer to avoid fundamental analysis which includes stock research, studying balance sheets, etc. With ETFs, this entire job is done by the sponsors of the funds. Furthermore, ETFs traders may focus solely on the technical analysis.
It is amazing that over the last couple of years SPY (S&P 500 tracking stock) has become the most traded ETF all over the world; in addition it is in the first paces by trading volume among US stocks as well. XLF is another traded fund that is highly liquid and is very popular. It tracks financial sector of the S&P 500 index and after 2008 stock market crash, due to its high volatility, many traders took it in their arsenal. IWM (track the Russell 2000 index) is another great fund that highly traded as well. There are many other Exchange Traded Funds that are quite popular. You may find various ETFs that track Silver (SLV), Gold (GLD), oil (USO), gas (UNG), etc. Special attention could be given to the leveraged funds that allow leveraging the portfolio and substantially increase potential profit.
Over the last couple of years emerging markets have become quite popular on the US stock market. EEM (covers emerging markets stocks) is in the top 5 most traded ETFs. Japan, Brazil and Taiwan are not far behind. Actually, these exchange traded funds (ETFs) are more popular than the DIA (tracks the Dow Jones Industrial index) at the current moment.
As you may see there is a great section of trading vehicles could be found among funds. There are not lot of reasons could be found do not trade them. They are traded in the same way the stock are. You may by them on margin, you may trade them short, you may buy and sell them during the trading hours, you may receive dividends on them, and etc. So, why to bother by research stocks when the research is already done and all you have to do just pick it up.
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By GERALD IMRAY
AP Sports Writer
Associated Press Sports
updated 11:07 p.m. ET Oct. 9, 2011
Sudan qualified for just its second Cup of Nations since 1976 when it was confirmed as one of the two best second-placed teams alongside Libya.
Earlier Sunday, brothers Kolo and Yaya Toure scored to give Ivory Coast a 2-1 win over Burundi and ensure their side finished as the only team with a perfect record in qualifying.
Ivory Coast had already reached the finals in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea and finished 12 points clear at the top of Group H after six wins from six games.
Senegal wrapped up its campaign unbeaten with a 2-0 victory at winless Mauritius in Group E. The Senegalese had also already secured a place at the finals.
But the dominant runs of Ivory Coast and Senegal were not repeated by other heavyweights of African football and the winners of eight of the last nine Cup of Nations titles won't make the trip in 2012 - with three-time defending champion and seven-time winner Egypt the biggest absence.
Four of the six African teams that played in last year's World Cup have not made their own continental tournament.
Instead, Niger and Botswana will make their debuts at the Cup of Nations when it kicks off in January and Guinea ousted Nigeria. Mali, Zambia, the Libyans, Tunisia, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Angola all also progressed to the 16-team event alongside the co-hosts.
Arsenal's Marouane Chamakh headed in from a corner for coach Eric Gerets' Morocco in the 20th minute to send it on its way against Tanzania. The host then shrugged off a 40-meter equalizer by Mbwana Samata to go ahead again through Adel Taarabt. Mbarek Boussouta grabbed Morocco's third in the 90th.
"We tried to apply the instructions of the coach and we beat the Tanzanian team, which wasn't easy," Morocco captain Houcine Kharja said. "We dedicate our victory to the Moroccan people."
Central African Republic's attempt to reach its first Cup of Nations - and continue the trend of unexpected qualifiers - finally fell short with a 2-0 loss in Algeria in the other Group D match.
In Abidjan, Kolo Toure put Ivory Coast ahead in the 77th, before Dugary Nolabashinze equalized for Burundi. Yaya Toure stole a late winner to keep the Elephants' 100 percent record.
Dame Ndoye and Papiss Cisse netted for Senegal against 10-man Mauritius for a fifth win in six qualifiers, with only a goalless draw in Cameroon spoiling its qualifying record.
The fallout from two high-profile failures also began on Sunday with the Nigeria Football Federation demanding an explanation from coach Samson Siasia after the Super Eagles blew their chance with a 2-2 home draw with Guinea.
The NFF called two emergency meetings in the 24 hours after Saturday's game and gave Siasia 48 hours to answer questions on what it called "the embarrassment brought to the nation."
Stung by its failure - and also embarrassed after a farcical mix-up in which players celebrated a 0-0 draw with Sierra Leone thinking it was enough to see them through - South Africa appealed to the Confederation of African Football to be allowed in to the tournament instead of Niger.
The South African Football Association said it was challenging CAF's interpretation of the rules after Niger went through ahead of Bafana Bafana and Sierra Leone when all three finished on nine points.
South Africa believes it should have qualified from Group G on goal difference, but CAF rules say head-to-head results between teams tied on points decides who goes through.
Namibia also has an appeal being considered by Africa's ruling body which could see Burkina Faso thrown out of the Cup of Nations for fielding an ineligible player and Namibia replace it. Namibia complained that Cameroon-born defender Herve Zengue does not qualify to play for Burkina Faso.
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Associated Press writers Aziz El Yaakoubi in Rabat, Morocco and Aomar Ouali in Algiers, Algeria contributed to this report.
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More newsWayne Rooney is set to miss England's high-profile friendly against Spain next month and has risked losing his starting place at the 2012 European Championship altogether after his petulant sending-off against Montenegro.
The U.S. men's national team beat Honduras 1-0 on Saturday, giving?the team its first victory in four games under coach Jurgen Klinsmann.
Source: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/44836007/ns/sports-soccer/
MUSIC
Niall Carroll. No cover, 6 ? 8pm at the Wet Dog Caf? in Astoria.
Jeffry Reynolds & Dan Golden. Brazilian choros, sambas, bossa novas, swing and European music. No cover, 6 ? 9pm at McKeown?s Restaurant in Seaside.
Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover, 6 ? 9pm at the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria.
Garage Band. Classic Rock. Free, 7 ? 11pm at the Seaside Elks Lodge.
Boot Scootn?. Classic Country. Free, 8pm ? midnight at the American Legion Hall in Seaside.
Margo Tufo. Blues. $5 cover, 9pm ? midnight at the san Dune Pub in Manzanita.
ART
Peninsula Arts Association Fall Art Show. Featured artist: Eric Wiegardt. 11am ? 5pm at the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, WA.
Astoria?s Second Saturday Art Walk. 5 ? 9pm downtown Astoria.
Quilting Demonstration. Six quiltmakers will give demonstrations on various aspects of the craft, including a talk about ?Quilts of Valor,? that are sent to veterans. There will be blank quilt squares to sign for inclusion in a new ?Quilt of Valor.? Free, 1- 3pm at the Seaside Library.
Art Opening. 3 Photographers. 6 ? 8pm at the NCRD Gallery in Nehalem.
Fundraising Gala. Fall Into Art. 1 ? 5pm at the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology north of Lincoln City.
FOOD & DRINK
Pancake Breakfast. $5 for adults, $3 for children. 8am ? 11am at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan Beach, WA
Wine Tasting. Oregon Pinot Noir Part V. 1 ? 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria.
HAPPENING
Cranberrian Fair. Vendors, exhibits, demonstrations, and more. $5 admission to the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, WA. 10am ? 4pm. Free admission to the Cranberry Museum in Long Beach, WA.
Astoria Timber Festival. Logging competitions and exhibitions, food, crafts, entertainment, vendors, and more. 9am ? 6pm at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds near Atoria. astoriatimberfestival.com
American Legion Women?s Auxiliary Craft Bazaar. 9am ? 4pm at the Cannon Beach Elementary School Gymnasium.
LECTURE
Sojourners, Settlers, and New Immmigrants: Mexicanos in Oregon. 1pm at the North Lincoln County Historical Museum.
LITERARY
Author Appearance. Stina Katchadourian will speak about her book, ?The Lapp King?s Daughter,? about her family history in Finland during World War II. Free, 1 ? 3pm at the Timberland Library in Naselle, WA
Northwest Author Series. Emily Chenoweth will speak about her book ?Hello Goodbye,?. Free, 2pm at the Cannon Beach Library.
OUTSIDE
One Sky, One World Kite Fly for Peace. Kite making and flying on the beach. 10am ? 4pm at the Bolstad Beach approach in Long Beach, WA
Mysterious Mushrooms of Fort Stevens. Join an Oregon State Parks ranger to learn about local mushrooms. Program covers regulations, uses and identification of wild mushrooms in Oregon, followed by a short hike around the park to look for and identify mushrooms. Some of this is under shelter and some is not, so be sure to dress for the weather. $5 parking fee, at Picnic Shelter C, Coffenbury Lake, at Ft Stevens State Park, Hammond.
Devil?s Lake Speedboat Time Trials. For small outboard race craft and large inboard race craft. From 8am ? sunset on Devil?s Lake in Lincoln City.
THEATER
The Mystery of Irma Vep. Comedy, a Gothic spoof. $8 ? $20, 8pm at the Coaster Theater Playhouse in Cannon Beach.
MUSIC
Andean Music. No cover, 10am ? 3pm at the Astoria Sunday Market.
Chuck Wilder. Jazz Piano. No cover, 11:30am ? 2pm at the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria.
Oregon Ensemble. $25 ? $30, 7:30pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center.
Garage Voice. Rock. No cover. 8pm at Fort George Brewery & Public House in Astoria.
Cannon & Sloan. 8:30pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City.
ART
Peninsula Arts Association Fall Art Show. Featured artist: Eric Wiegardt. 11am ? 5pm at the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, WA.
HAPPENING
Cranberrian Fair. Vendors, exhibits, demonstrations, and more. $5 admission to the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, WA. 10am ? 4pm. Free admission to the Cranberry Museum in Long Beach, WA.
American Legion Women?s Auxiliary Craft Bazaar. 9am ? 4pm at the Cannon Beach Elementary School Gymnasium.
Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats. $15 ? $25, 7pm at the Liberty Theater in Astoria.
OUTSIDE
One Sky, One World Kite Fly for Peace. Kite making and flying on the beach. 10am ? 4pm at the Bolstad Beach approach in Long Beach, WA
Devil?s Lake Speedboat Time Trials. For small outboard race craft and large inboard race craft. From 8am ? sunset on Devil?s Lake in Lincoln City.
ART
Peninsula Arts Association Fall Art Show. Featured artist: Eric Wiegardt. 10am ? 5pm at the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, WA.
MUSIC
Steve Sloan. 8:30pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City.
FOOD & DRINK
Seaside Kids Pancake Feed. Tickets available at the door. 5 ? 7pm at the Necanicum Room at the Seaside Civic & Convention Center.
OUTSIDE
Birding Field Trip. Hosted by Lincoln City Audubon Society. Free, 9am at Boiler Bat State Scenic Viewpoint & Rocky Creek. FMI 541-992-0440
HAPPENING
Night of All Knowledge Team Trivia Tournament. Free, 6pm at the Seaside Library.
LECTURE
Author Gloria Linkey. Free, 7:30pm at the Cannon Beach History Center.
ART
Residents? Show & Tell. Free, 5:30 ? 8:30pm at the Sitka Center for Art & Ecology north of Lincoln City.
LITERARY
Dark & Stormy Night Series. Author Ann Littlewood will read from her series of ?Zoo-dunnits? which include ?Night Kill? and ?Did Not Survive.? Free, 4pm at the Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City.
THEATER
And Then There Were None. Mystery. $15 and up. 7:30pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria.
MUSIC
Nick Mostly. No cover, 6 ? 8pm at the Wet Dog Caf? in Astoria.
Matt Meighan Trio. Americana/Blues. No cover, 7pm at McMenamins Sand Trap in Gearhart.
Water Music Festival. World music and chamber music. $25, 7:30pm at Hilltop Auditorium in Ilwaco, WA. http://watermusicfestival.com/water-music-festival/
Wahid. Music of Turkey & North Africa. $10, 7:30pm at the Astoria Arts & Movement Center.
Vince Gill. Country/Bluegrass/Blue-eyed Soul/Country Pop. $70 ? $85, 8pm at Chinook Winds in Lincoln City.
Franko & the Stingers. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City.
Much More Country. Coutry/Rock/ Southern Rock. 9pm at Chinook Winds Seafood Grill lounge in Lincoln City.
FOOD & DRINK
Wild Mushroom Dinner. Four courses, five wines. 7:30pm at The Depot Restaurant in Long Beach, WA 360-642-7880 for reservations.
HAPPENING
Poetry Recording Studio for All Poets. The Oregon Poetic Voices Project will have a recording studio will also set up Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14 and 15 for members of the community to record original poetry. Poets may read up to four poems, also at no expense, to be included in the OPV archive. 4:30 ? 6:30pm at the Hoffman Center in Manzanita.
Monster Truck & Mud Bogs. At the Clatsop County Fairgrounds near Astoria.
OUTSIDE
Wild Mushroom Hike. Join an Oregon State Park ranger for a guided hike to look for wild mushrooms. Dress appropriately and bring a basket, pocket knife and mushroom identification book if you have one. You may also bring in mushrooms for identification. Free, 1pm at Battery Russell, Fort Stevens State Park, Hammond.
THEATER
And Then There Were None. Mystery. $15 and up. 7:30pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria.
The Mystery of Irma Vep. Comedy, a Gothic spoof. $8 ? $20, 8pm at the Coaster Theater Playhouse in Cannon Beach.
MUSIC
Water Music Festival. World music and chamber music. At various locations on the Long Beach Peninsula, WA. http://watermusicfestival.com/water-music-festival/
Bill Hayes. No cover, 6 ? 8pm at the Wet Dog Caf? in Astoria.
Wes Warmund. Jazz guitar. No cover, 6 ? 9pm at McKeown?s in Seaside.
Drum Jam. 8pm at Wine 101 in Lincoln City.
Borikuas. Latin/Caribbean Dance Music. $13, 7pm at the Bay City Arts Center.
Vince Gill. Country/Bluegrass/Blue-eyed Soul/Country Pop. $70 ? $85, 8pm at Chinook Winds in Lincoln City.
Linda Hornbuckle. Soul. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City.
Manic Mechanics. A ZZ Top Tribute Band. 9pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City.
Much More Country. Coutry/Rock/ Southern Rock. 9pm at Chinook Winds Seafood Grill lounge in Lincoln City.
Jeremy Serwer & The Spaghetti Benders. Americana/Folk Rock/ Psychedelic. $5 cover, 9pm at the San Dune Pub in Manzanita.
ART
Glass Galore Art Show & Sale. 2 ? 9pm at the Inn at Spanish Head in Lincoln City.
CINEMA
Night of the Living Dead Movie night. $3, 10:30pm at the Bijou Theater in Lincoln City.
FOOD & DRINK
Cooking Class. The Whys, Ways & Uses for Roasted Wild Mushrooms. $40, 1pm at Pelicano Restaurant in Ilwaco, WA 360-642-4034 for reservations.
Wine Tasting. Wines From Washington. 1 ? 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria.
HAPPENING
Food 4 Kids Backpack Tournament. Play Bunco to help kids. Must be over 18 years old to play. This game is easy to learn and we have lots of players that will help you learn. Cost is $11.00 per person and then we will also be selling raffle tickets for lots of great prizes. 6pm at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan Beach, WA
Monster Truck & Mud Bogs. At the Clatsop County Fairgrounds near Astoria.
Glass Gala. 6pm at the Inn at Spanish Head in Lincoln City.
Seed Exchange. Swap seeds and garden stories. 7:30 ? 9:30pm at the Netel Grange near Astoria.
LECTURE
Columbia River Basketry. Learn more about the thousand year old basketry along the Columbia River by basket weaver Pat Courtney Gold. Baskets were important containers for harvest, for trade, and for storage. Through baskets and stories you will discover more about the people that called the Columbia River their home. Museum admission fees apply, 2:30pm at the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria.
LITERARY
Poetry Recording Studio for All Poets. The Oregon Poetic Voices Project will have a recording studio will also set up to record original poetry. Poets may read up to four poems, also at no expense, to be included in the OPV archive. 3:30 ? 5:30pm at the Hoffman Center in Manzanita. 503-768-8190
Manzanita Writer?s Series. Jess Walter will read from his latest novel ?The Financial Lives of Poets? at the Manzanita Writer?s Series. Local writers Open Mic follows the reading. $5, 7 ? 9pm at the Hoffman Center in Manzanita.
Write Away in Rockaway. Featuring signings, chats with the authors and a chance to meet with fellow book enthusiasts in the comfortable environs of Rockaway Beach. For more information, call Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce at 503-355-8108. 9am ? 6pm at Rockaway Beach City Hall Civic Facility.
Nye Beach Writer?s Series. Poet, Musician, and Visual Artist John Amen will read from his work. Q&A and Open Mis session follows. $6, 7pm at the Newport Visual Arts Center.
OUTSIDE
Mysterious Mushrooms of Fort Stevens. Join an Oregon State Parks ranger to learn about local mushrooms. Program covers regulations, uses and identification of wild mushrooms in Oregon, followed by a short hike around the park to look for and identify mushrooms. Some of this is under shelter and some is not, so be sure to dress for the weather. $5 parking fee, at Picnic Shelter A, Coffenbury Lake, at Ft Stevens State Park, Hammond.
Dog Show on the Beach. All day events on the Beach at Cannon Beach. surfsand.com/pets.asp
Special Glass Drop. 200 glass floats & sand dollars will be placed on the beaches at Lincoln City.
THEATER
And Then There Were None. Mystery. $15 and up. 7:30pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria.
The Mystery of Irma Vep. Comedy, a Gothic spoof. $8 ? $20, 8pm at the Coaster Theater Playhouse in Cannon Beach.
MUSIC
Water Music Festival. World music and chamber music. Free, 2pm at Hilltop Auditorium in Ilwaco, WA. http://watermusicfestival.com/water-music-festival/
Scott Pemberton. Rock/Soul/Surf. No cover. 8pm at Fort George Brewery & Public House in Astoria.
Anson Krekeler. Acoustic/Blues/Funk. 8:30pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City.
FOOD & DRINK
Pancake Breakfast. All-you-can-eat for $5, 8am ? noon at the Bay City Arts Center.
Cannon Beach American Legion Breakfast. $7 adults, $3 children under 6. 9 ? 11:30am at the American Legion Hall in Cannon Beach.
HAPPENING
Doty & Coyote. Storytelling performance with Tom Doty. 3pm at the Bay City Arts Center.
Annual Zombie Walk. Entry charge is one non-perishable food item for the Food Bank. 3pm at the Historic Anchor Inn in Lincoln City.
Annual Zombiefest Event. $15, 6:30pm at the Historic Anchor Inn in Lincoln City.
LECTURE
In Their Footsteps Lecture Series. ?The Air Gun of Meriwether Lewis on Brunot?s Island? by William K Brunot & Michael Carrick. 1pm at the Netul River Room of the Visitor Center at Fort Clatsop.
LITERARY
Write Away in Rockaway. 9am ? 3pm at Rockaway Beach City Hall Civic Facility. For more information, call Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce at 503-355-8108
THEATER
And Then There Were None. Mystery. $15 and up, 2pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria.
OUTSIDE
Special Glass Drop. 200 glass floats & sand dollars will be distributed on the beaches at Lincoln City.
FOOD & DRINK
Ice Cream Social. The public is invited for cake & ice cream + birthday celebration. $1 suggested donation, free if it?s your birthday month. 2pm at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan Beach, WA
MUSIC
Open Jam. Hosted by Steve Sloan. 8:30pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City.
MUSIC
Open Mic Night. All acts welcome. 5 ? 7pm at the Three Cups Coffeehouse in Astoria.
Open Mic Night. Hosted by Ann Tierney. All levels welcome. 5 ? 7pm at Wheelhouse Coffee Company in Astoria.
CINEMA
Astoria International Film Festival. Admission is $3 per film at Lightbox Gallery and $5 per film at the Liberty Theater, $65 for all events package. goaiff.com/?wSectionID=4504
FOOD & DRINK
Fundraising Dinner. $7 for adults and $5 for children includes. 5 ? 6:30pm at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan Beach, WA
Foraging at the George. Join KMUN FOOD TALK program hosts Teresa Retzlaff and Kristin Albrecht as they interview local forage experts Carla Cole and Doug Ray. Lern how to incorporate the wild thing, into your home cooking. Menu?s and food sampling, and beer of course. 6pm?FREE . In the tasting room at the George in Astoria.
HAPPENING
LGBT Q-Mixer. QJazz features vocal hosts Dinah Urell and Walt Trumbull and pianist Chuck Wilder. Live standards, complimentary aps and social mixer from 8pm to close. Bring a standard and sing with pianist Chuck Wilder. Every 3rd Thursday of the month at the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria.
LITERARY
Dark & Stormy Night Series. Author Susan Wingate (publishing under the name J.J. Adams among others)will read from her hard-boiled detective books including ?Under the Law? and ?A Falling of Law.? Free, 4pm at the Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City.
Third Thursday Author Event. Author/Screenwriter Jon Raymond will speak at the Seaside Library at 7pm. This event is free.
THEATER
And Then There Were None. Mystery. $15 and up. 7:30pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria.
Saving Grace. Romantic comedy. $8 ? $12, 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City.
MUSIC
Jason Lambert. No cover, 6 ? 8pm at the Wet Dog Caf? in Astoria.
Dirty Mittens. Pop. No cover, 7pm at McMenamins Sand Trap in Gearhart.
Tommy Hogan. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City.
CINEMA
Astoria International Film Festival. Admission is $3 per film at Lightbox Gallery and $5 per film at the Liberty Theater, $65 for all events package. goaiff.com/?wSectionID=4504
FOOD & DRINK
3-Course Wild Mushroom Dinner. At the 42nd St Caf? in Seaview, WA. 360-642-2323 for reservations.
The Fall Feast. A Local Foods Dinner. $25 per person or $45 for two, 6pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center.
HAPPENING
Comedy on the Coast. featuring Jackie Flynn, Mike Burton, & Ron Morey. $15. 8pm at Chinook Winds in Lincoln City.
OUTSIDE
Sand Trap Golf Tourney. $140 per team. $200 per team with carts. Reservations required. Noon check-in, 1pm start at McMenamins Sand Trap in Gearhart. shopmcmenamins.com/search?query=trap golf
THEATER
A Lincoln. A one-man biographical play. $ 8 ? $14, 7:30 at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach.
And Then There Were None. Mystery. $15 and up. 7:30pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria.
Saving Grace. Romantic comedy. $8 ? $12, 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City.
MUSIC
North Coast Symphonic Band. Phantoms Sorcerers & Wizards Concert. With Count Valter & the Zombies. $8 ? $10, 1:30pm at the PAC in Astoria.
Niall. No cover, 6 ? 8pm at the Wet Dog Caf? in Astoria.
Richard Thomasian. Jazz standards. No cover, 6 ? 9pm at McKeown?s in Seaside.
Jacob Merlin. Funk/Pop/Rock. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City.
The Purple Cats. 9pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City.
Smoky & The Flames. $5 cover, 9pm at the San Dune Pub in Manzanita.
CINEMA
Astoria International Film Festival. Admission is $3 per film at Lightbox Gallery and $5 per film at the Liberty Theater, $65 for all events package. goaiff.com/?wSectionID=4504
FOOD & DRINK
3-Course Wild Mushroom Breakfast or Dinner. At the 42nd St Caf? in Seaview, WA. 360-642-2323 for reservations.
Wine Tasting. J Christopher. 1 ? 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria.
Artober Brewfest. . 11am ? 6pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center.
HAPPENING
Oktoberfest Dinner & Auction. Dinner & silent auction 5 ? 8pm, live auction begins at 8:15pm. $15 for adults, $7 for children. At the new gym facility in Chinook, WA
Seaside?s Got Talent III. Talent competition open to residents of Clatsop County. Talent entry fee of $5 (donated to the Food Bank.)??Free admission, accepting cash or can food donations for the food bank. 6:30pm at the Seaside Civic & Convention Center.
Comedy on the Coast. featuring Jackie Flynn, Mike Burton, & Ron Morey. $15. 8pm at Chinook Winds in Lincoln City.
THEATER
A Lincoln. A one-man biographical play. $ 8 ? $14, 7:30 at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach.
And Then There Were None. Mystery. $15 and up. 7:30pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria.
Saving Grace. Romantic comedy. $8 ? $12, 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City.
MUSIC
Hugo Wolf String Quartet. Chamber Music. $25, 3pm at Winema Chapel at Camp Winema north of Neskowin. 503-965-6499
Vienna Boys Choir. $20 ? $30, 7pm at Don Whitney Auditorium in Tillamook. 503-842-2078
Danny Barnes. Alternative/Experimental/Folk. No cover. 8pm at Fort George Brewery & Public House in Astoria.
Cannon & Sloan. 8:30pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City.
CINEMA
Astoria International Film Festival, Admission is $3 per film at Lightbox Gallery and $5 per film at the Liberty Theater, $65 for all events package. goaiff.com/?wSectionID=4504
FOOD & DRINK
3-Course Wild Mushroom Breakfast. At the 42nd St Caf? in Seaview, WA. 360-642-2323 for reservations.
THEATER
Auditions. For ?The Psychic? a Murder Mystery/Comedy. 7pm at Theater West in Lincoln City. 541-994-5663
CINEMA
Astoria International Film Festival. Admission is $3 per film at Lightbox Gallery and $5 per film at the Liberty Theater, $65 for all events package. goaiff.com/?wSectionID=4504
HAPPENING
Open Mic. All Acts are welcome. No cover, 5 ? 7pm at the Three Cups Coffeehouse in Astoria.
LITERARY
Local Author Showcase. Local authors will read from their works, published or in progress. All genres welcome, including playwriting and songwriting. Free, 6pm at Olde Towne Trading Post in Ilwaco, WA.
Open Mic Poetry Read. Free, 6 ? 8pm at Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City.
THEATER
Auditions. For ?The Psychic? a Murder Mystery/Comedy. 7pm at Theater West in Lincoln City. 541-994-5663
LITERARY
Dark & Stormy Night Series. Author Larry Brooks will read from his mystery-thrillers including ?Darkness Bound? and ?Pressure Points.? Free, 4pm at the Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City.
THEATER
And Then There Were None. Mystery. $15 and up. 7:30pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria.
Saving Grace. Romantic comedy. $8 ? $12, 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City.
MUSIC
Doug Rupe. No cover, 6 ? 8pm at the Wet Dog Caf? in Astoria.
Country Music Jam. Free, 7 ? 9pm at the Wickiup Senior Center in Svensen.
The Cow Pokers. Halloween party. No cover, 7pm at McMenamins Sand Trap in Gearhart.
Hanz Araki & Kathryn Claire. Performing murder ballads in the Celtic tradition from their new cd ?songs of Love and Murder.? $7, 7:30pm at the Hoffman Center in Manzanita.
Rick Springfield. Classic Powerpop/Rock. $20 ? $35. 8pm at Chinook Winds in Lincoln City.
FOOD & DRINK
Multi-Course Wild Mushroon & Beer Dinner. With Pike Brewing Company. 7pm at the Shelburne restaurant in Seaview, WA. 360-642-2442 for reservations.
HAPPENING
Neewollah Daze. Community Halloween costume & poster contest. On Main St and the Bank of the Pacific in Cathlamet, WA
Seaside Sashay. Square dance festival. Registration 5pm, dance 7 ? 10:30pm at the Seaside Civic & Convention Center.
THEATER
Beyond McGee & McGrew. An Evening with Robert W Service. $10, 7pm at the Riverbend Room at NCRD in Nehalem.
And Then There Were None. Mystery. $15 and up. 7:30pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria.
Saving Grace. Romantic Comedy. $8 ? $12, 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City.
MUSIC
Troll Radio Revue. $2 for adults, children free. 11am ? noon at the PAC in Astoria.
Bill Hayes. No cover, 6 ? 8pm at the Wet Dog Caf? in Astoria.
Jeffrey Reynolds. Violinist. No cover, 6 ? 9pm at McKeown?s in Seaside.
Hanz Araki & Kathryn Claire. Performing murder ballads in the Celtic tradition from their new cd ?songs of Love and Murder.? $5, 7pm at the Old Train Depot in Long Beach, WA
Wild Hog in the Woods. Americana string music. $7 adults, $2 children, 7:30pm at the Cannon Beach History center & Museum.
Rick Springfield. Classic Powerpop/Rock. $20 ? $35. 8pm at Chinook Winds in Lincoln City.
St Clair Band. Halloween Party. 9pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City.
Ty Curtis. Blues/Funk/Rock. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Tasting. Wines for Fall. 1 ? 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria
HAPPENING
Children?s Halloween Event. Scary stories, puppet show, & mask making. Free, 11am at the Seaside Library.
Fall Fun Fest. Come celebrate fall and stock up on goodies at the Fall Fun Fest benefiting Fire Mountain School. Pumpkins and fall produce will be for sale, as well as treats like pies and cookies. Face painting and games for children, hot food for sale and live music means fun for the whole family. Noon ? 4pm at White Clover Grange in Nehalem.
Halloween Costume Party. 8pm ? midnight at the Lincoln City Cultural Center.
Bats, Spiders & Owls ? Oh My! A ranger-led night walk filled with fun stories and fascinating facts about night creatures that inhabit our forest. This event will include craft activities, silly puppets and non-spooky stories. The walk will be about a ? of a mile over a rough and uneven trail through the dark forest. Flashlights or headlamps are required. Wear sturdy shoes & dress for the weather. 7:30pm at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center.
THEATER
Beyond McGee & McGrew. An Evening with Robert W Service. $10, 7pm at the Riverbend Room at NCRD in Nehalem.
And Then There Were None. Mystery. $15 and up. 7:30pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria.
Saving Grace. Romantic comedy. $8 ? $12, 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City.
MUSIC
Nilika Remi. Folk Rock/Indie/Jazz. No cover. 8pm at Fort George Brewery & Public House in Astoria.
HAPPENING
Talking Tombstones. Former citizens are expected to return from the great beyond for a graveside chat with any and all willing to visit their tombstone. This is a free event, however donations are welcome. Visitors should plan to arrive no later than 3:00 p.m. as the deceased begin to fade from view as the darkness of night draws near. Starts at 1pm at Pioneer Cemetery in Astoria.
Seaside Sashay. Square dance festival. Registration 9am, dance 1:30 ? 10:30pm at the Seaside Civic & Convention Center.
PNPW Pro Wrestling. $10, 5 ? 8pm at the Astoria Event Center.
MUSIC
Ma Barley. Reggae. No cover at Fort George Brewery & Public House in Astoria.
Halloween Celebration. Free admission for all costume wearers. Treats available. 10am ? 4pm at the garibaldi Museum.
Halloween Fun Fest & Haunter Thriller. Halloween fun presented by the Sunset Empire Parks & Rec on Monday, Oct 31st. Carnival, games, and haunted house (must be 6yrs or older ? parental discretion advised). $1 admission fee. 5 ? 8pm at the Seaside Civic & Convention Center.
MUSIC
Baga?s Front Room. Join other music lovers every first Wednesday for song and conversation and maybe to sip a little wine or other beverage. Food available too. 7pm at Lush Wine Bar in Cannon Beach.
Open Jam. Hosted by Steve Sloan. 8:30pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City.
LITERARY
Local Author Showcase. Writers and friends are invited to come share and listen to original works being read by local authors. Free, 6 ? 8pm at Olde Towne Trading Post in Ilwaco, WA
HAPPENING
First Thursday Trivia. Teams of 1-5 compete for universal admiration and fantastic prizes. Sign up ahead of time or just show up. This event is free and open to the public. 5:30 ? 7pm at the Astoria Public Library.
THEATER
Saving Grace. Romantic comedy. $8 ? $12, 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City.
MUSIC
Jason Lambert. No cover, 6 ? 8pm at the Wet Dog Caf? in Astoria.
One Way Out. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City.
ART
Stormy Weather Arts Festival. All day events at various locations in Cannon Beach. cannonbeach.org/chamber/events/stormy/stormy-weather.html
CINEMA
A Man Called Horse. $2, 11am at the Bijou Theater in Lincoln City.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Tasting. At Taste of Tuscany in Seaside. 503-738-5377
HAPPENING
Dark & Stormy Weekend. Fun events celebrating fun activities for stormy weekends at the Hoffman Center and other locations in Manzanita.
THEATER
Beyond McGee & McGrew. An Evening with Robert W Service. $10, 7pm at the Riverbend Room at NCRD in Nehalem.
Saving Grace. Romantic comedy. $8 ? $12, 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City.
MUSIC
Niall. No cover, 6 ? 8pm at the Wet Dog Caf? in Astoria.
Tom Grant. Jazz piano & songs. $20 at the Coaster Theater Playhouse in Cannon Beach. 503-436-2623
Ocean. Down-tempo/Metal/Rock. 9pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City.
Sonny Hess. Blues/R&B/Soul. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City.
ART
Trails End Art Association Art Walk Reception. Free, 2 ? 5pm at the Trail?s End Art Association Art Center in Gearhart.
First Saturday Art Walk. 5 ? 8pm at galleries and businesses in Seaside & Gearhart.
Stormy Weather Arts Festival. All day events at various locations in Cannon Beach. cannonbeach.org/chamber/events/stormy/stormy-weather.html
FOOD & DRINK
5-Course Wild Mushroom Dinner. $50 per person, $95 per couple. Reservations required. 4 ? 8pm at the Tuscany Caf? in Ilwaco, WA 360-642-4899 for reservations.
Wine Tasting. Firriato (Sicilian Wines). 1 ? 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria.
Winemaker?s Dinner. Firriato (Sicilian Wines). Reservations required, 6pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria. 503-325-6600
HAPPENING
Game Day at Your Library. Relax and have fun with friends and family at the Astoria Public Library?s free monthly Game Day.? Choose from a wide variety of games for all ages.? Refreshments will be?provided.? Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free, 2 ? 4pm at the Astoria Public Library.
Dark & Stormy Weekend. Fun events celebrating fun activities for stormy weekends at the Hoffman Center and other locations in Manzanita.
LITERARY
Manzanita Writer?s Series. New York Times Bestselling author Chelsea Cain read from her new book ?The Night Season.? Open mic follows. $5, 7pm at the Hoffman Center in Manzanita.
Source: http://www.hipfishmonthly.com/2011/10/goings-on-october-2011/
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SATURDAY, Oct. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Symptoms of asthma can be worsened by a cold or the flu, creating a potentially dangerous situation for children, according to experts at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
In fact, 30 percent of kids who are admitted to the hospital with the flu have asthma, putting them at risk for also developing pneumonia, Dr. Beth Allen, a physician of pulmonary medicine, said in a hospital news release.
"All it takes is one trigger -- a common cold, a change in the weather, allergens that kids are exposed to, cigarette smoke -- any of those things might trigger already irritated airways to become even more agitated," said Allen, who is also a faculty member at Ohio State University College of Medicine.
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There's a surge in the number of children who visit the emergency room during cold and flu season at Nationwide Children's Hospital, experts there pointed out.
"We suspect that this spike is due to a variety of factors," explained Allen. "During the summer, asthma tends to be less severe, and some families may not always regularly use controller therapies for their children. But with allergens that come into play during the fall, the weather changing, and kids catching more colds as they're back in the classroom, it all combines for a perfect storm of asthma flare-ups."
To reduce the number of asthmatic kids who end up in the emergency room, there are several steps parents can take to protect their children from severe flare-ups, including:
"Parents should be able to recognize the symptoms, know which medicines to use if they develop, and know when to call the doctor if that medicine is failing," added Allen. "Ideally, they should walk away from a doctor's visit with this all written down in what we call an asthma action plan."
More information
The U.S. National Institutes of Health provides more information on asthma in children.
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Spain's Queen Sofia receives a gift from a student upon her arrival at the Toussaint Louverture airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011. Queen Sofia is on a two-day visit to Haiti to tour assistance programs to help people affected by the Jan. 2010 earthquake. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)
Spain's Queen Sofia receives a gift from a student upon her arrival at the Toussaint Louverture airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011. Queen Sofia is on a two-day visit to Haiti to tour assistance programs to help people affected by the Jan. 2010 earthquake. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)
Spain's Queen Sofia, second left, and Haiti's President Michel Martelly, center, listen to Haiti's national anthem at the Toussaint Louverture airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011. Queen Sofia is on a two-day visit to Haiti to tour assistance programs to help people affected by the Jan. 2010 earthquake. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
Spain's Queen Sofia receives a bouquet of flowers from a girl upon her arrival at the Toussaint Louverture airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011. Queen Sofia is on a two-day visit to Haiti to tour assistance programs to help people affected by the Jan. 2010 earthquake. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
Spain's Queen Sofia, center, talks to Haiti's President Michel Martelly, left, upon the Queen's arrival at the Toussaint Louverture airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011. Queen Sofia is on a two-day visit to Haiti to tour assistance programs to help people affected by the Jan. 2010 earthquake. Center back is Martelly's wife Sophia Martelly. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)
Spain's Queen Sofia, second right, receives a bouquet of flowers from a girl as Haiti's President Michel Martelly, right, looks on at the Toussaint Louverture airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011. Queen Sofia is on a two-day visit to Haiti to tour assistance programs to help people affected by the Jan. 2010 earthquake. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) ? European royalty arrived in impoverished Haiti on Friday as Spain's Queen Sofia came to check up on aid efforts that seek to help the Caribbean nation rebuild after last year's earthquake.
The queen plans to spend her two-day visit touring reconstruction projects that the Spanish government and her own foundation hope will improve housing, education, sanitation and health in Haiti, one of the world's poorest countries.
When the queen arrived on a Spanish government jet, she stepped on to the tarmac where Haitian President Michel Martelly and first lady Sophia Martelly greeted her. Martelly and the queen chatted amicably before and after the National Palace band performed national anthems from both countries. Several dozen Haitian school girls waving Spain's gold-and-red flag greeted the queen, including one who gave her a bouquet.
The queen smiled but didn't speak to reporters before entering a complex for visiting diplomats.
"We talked about our families, her kids, my kids, the king, politics," Martelly told The Associated Press after the 20-minute meeting. "It was a little opportunity for me to meet the queen, thank her, and do what I'm supposed to do: Portray a new Haiti, bring confidence in our partners, our friends ? let them know that this is no longer a country that wants to beg for money."
The queen's arrival comes out of summer trip Martelly took to Spain, his first visit to Europe since he was inaugurated in May. The new president met with King Juan Carlos.
Martelly said he hopes the queen's visit will serve as an example of how Haiti can forge new relations with countries that have long overlooked Haiti as a place to invest and explore as tourists.
Spain and Haiti have not traditionally had strong diplomatic ties but Spain is among the countries that have made the biggest pledges to Haiti after the January 2010 earthquake. According to the Office of U.N. Special Envoy, Spain has pledged $359.7 million for 2010 and 2011.
Martelly planned to host a dinner for the queen later Friday at one of the few modern hotels in the capital.
On Saturday, the queen will tour several projects financed by the Spanish government and her own charity, the Queen Sofia Foundation.
One of those sites is a water sanitation plant outside Port-au-Prince that removes waste collected from cholera treatment centers. A cholera epidemic has killed more than 6,200 people and sickened almost 440,000 others since it surfaced last year, according to Haitian health officials. Many people who fall ill rely on the improvised health clinics to stay alive.
"It's a key way for us to solve the cholera issue," Martelly told the AP, referring to the Spanish sanitation project in an area north of Port-au-Prince called Titanyen.
Then the queen plans to see a center at the Sisters of Charity in Cite Soleil, a seaside neighborhood that is considered one of the poorest and dangerous areas in Haiti.
The queen will follow that visit with a trip to Leogane, which saw thousands of homes destroyed because it was near the epicenter of the quake. The Spanish Red Cross is helping build 1,500 transitional shelters in a housing project funded by the queen's foundation.
After visiting Haiti, the queen travels to Miami to mark the opening of a Spanish cultural center.
The queen last visited Haiti in 2009.
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