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The roots of the word "introduction" mean "bringing into existence" , and that's what we're doing with our classes at the beginning of a new school year. And, as we bring them "into existence," one challenge we face is will be help develop a "community of learners" or a "classroom of students."
The first step in developing the former is helping students build relationships.
A first step I use with my students is to immediately have them create a "Who Am I?" poster on the first and second day of class, along with bringing in three items that represent something important to them.
You can download the planning sheet that students use here. Basically, they have to share their loves, worries, sadness's, hopes and dreams and successes - in writing and in pictures. The planning sheet supplies sentence starters, and new English Language Learner Beginners can draw pictures only.
You can see my artistically-challenged teacher model below:
Students then share their three items and poster orally "speed-dating" style (linking up in rows, show and share, and then one row moves to the right — or left — does it again, and so on). I also encourage students to try and ask each partner at least one question about their poster.
Afterwards, we hang the posters on the classroom walls.
It's not earthshaking pedagogy, but it does provide opportunities for reading, writing, speaking and listening in English.
Most importantly, though, it provides an opportunity to building the critical foundation for a successful school year -- relationships!
Larry Ferlazzo teaches English and Social Studies at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California. He has written six books on education, writes a teacher advice blog for Education Week Teacher, and has his own popular resource-sharing blog. He writes a monthly post for the New York Times on teaching English Language Learners.

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Magical girls anime feature young girl heroes with superhuman abilities that are often forced to fight evil to protect the Earth. The Japanese language identifies magical girls as majokko (literally "witch girl"), though this term does not generally apply to modern magical-girl anime. These girls often obtain their powers through some type of enchanted object and they have intricate transformation sequences to change to their fully powered form. A magical girl can work on her own but many series are about teams of magical girls that can join their abilities together to created super-charged attacks.
I like the magical girl stories as they tend to be upbeat and cheerful (none of the shades of grey found in real life) and that the heroines are usually fighting for idealistic causes such as love, peace, hope, and friendship. The girls are strong and resilient and often bounce back to defeat the bad guys just because they don't give up. Magical girls can represent that special time in a young, Japanese girl's life where she is free from adult responsibility and submission.
There are many other magical girl anime out there but I'm only going to cover the six I like the most out of the ones I have seen. As usual, don't be offended if I have missed something you like.
Cardcaptor Sakura
This was probably the first magical girl anime I ever saw and I think it is still my favourite to this day. In Cardcaptor Sakura, our heroine accidently releases a powerful deck of magical cards created by a great wizard. The cards all have a magical spirit / personality and represent a particular magical power such as flight, water, wind, etc. Sakura spends the rest of the series capturing them back, becoming the master of the deck, and then solving the mysteries left behind in the second half of the series. Several movies were also made. I love the magical Clow Cards who become Sakura Cards later and the simplistic fun of the series. Lots of toys were released based on this series and I have a video of one of Sakura's wands in action below.
This was a charming little series about a typical girl, Yuri, who finds out that she is a kami or Japanese god (not quite a god in the western sense - more like a powerful nature spirit). Using her powers she helps out the people of her town and become the kami of a local shrine. It is handy that some of her friends are shrine maidens there! Kamichu! had some great episodes like how the god of misfortune arrives in town and the friendly meeting with Martians. One of the most innovative things about this particuliar series was the fact that Yuri grows as a person and a god over time and also gets to meet other kami who represent other facets of our environment and invention. There are even kami for CDs and other old tech - it was very imaginative.
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha
There are multiple series for this particular magical girl franchise. I have seen a few of the later episodes and the first two seasons which were released on DVD in North America. Nanoha and friends are the kick-ass type of magical girl with powerful staff weapons and a definite sci-fi slant as their powers are technology based. They even work for a galactic police agency later. Out of the six anime mentioned here, this is probably my third favourite as she always fights for good and justice. It is also nice that her character and the other characters evolve over time as the series are set apart, with the StrikerS series set 10 years later. The staff weapons are also partially sentient or have really smart AIs - I like them.
Pretty Cure
The original Pretty Cure or Futari Wa Pretty Cure aired on TV in Canada years ago and was pretty fun to watch. This original series with Cure White and Cure Black was about a pair of magical girls who fight evil forces that want to basically expunge life and plunge our world into darkness. The girls have some special attacks such as Marble Twister, but use hand-to-hand combat to take care of the monsters (zakana). The original series was my favourite as the concept was the simplest, with more focus on just the two girls and their magical mascots. The transformations to become magical girls are pretty amazing with this franchise! As of the writing of this article there were seven Precure series made and a number of movies. The movies are fun as they involve crossovers between all of the Precures from the various series. It is always fun how they discover they are not the only Pretty Cures out there combating evil. This franchise sells a lot of video games and toys, as the Precures use magical devices to transform and fight, and I've included a video of a wand in action - the wand actually looks pretty cool.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Madoka is a magical girl anime that twists the other conventions behind most magical girl anime. This short series was released in 2011 as a recent addition to the genre. It is almost an anti-magical girl anime as it has a dark twist to the genre. I won't mention a lot about the twist, but what if everything wasn't just about good and evil and becoming a magical girl wasn't all it was cracked up to be? The show was well done and I enjoyed it a great deal (nice opening music too), but it probably isn't for all magical girl fans. This show has a big following and is very popular. There are tons of character merchandise and creepy Kyubey plushies.
Sailor Moon
I have to admit that I haven't seen much of this classic that shaped a lot of later magical girl anime. Sailor Moon gets a mention as it is very important in the magical girl genre. There are lots of fans of this show and they can't be wrong! One of these days I'll probably watch some more or read the manga or something.
Read or Die
That pretty much wraps it up for the six magical girl anime, but I'd like to mention one other series. I'm not sure most people would classify it as a magical girl series, but Read or Die (R.O.D.) does have a female protagonist who has magical powers that give her mastery over paper. Yomiko Readman is a papermaster who can shape paper to be a weapon, shield, bridge, glider, etc. She is an avid bookworm and fights for her friends and what is right. The OVA and the subsequent series were both very good.
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New Delhi: In a move aimed at consolidation of opposition forces, six constituents of the erstwhile 'Janata Parivar' will soon become one party as their leaders on Thursday authorised Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav to work out the "modalities" in that direction.
In their first joint action outside Parliament, SP, Janata Dal (Secular), Rashtriya Janata Dal, Janata Dal (United), Indian National Lok Dal and Samajwadi Janata Party will hold a 'dharna' here on December 22 against government's "failure" to bring back black money stashed abroad, its alleged U-turn on farmers' issue and rising unemployment.
The leaders of the six parties today "authorised" Mulayam at a meeting at his official residence to "work out modalities" for becoming one party through a merger, JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar told reporters here.
Seeking to dispel any ambiguity as to the proposed merger, Kumar said that all of them felt there should be "one party" as they have the same philosophy and principles.
Asked whether the move to join forces was borne of a 'fear of Narendra Modi', Kumar said it that not the case but the aim was to form a platform in the current political atmosphere.
He said that the six parties would like to work in tandem with entities like the Left Front, which would be approached.
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The number of casualties needing treatment following fires in Angus has decreased by 85 per cent compared to the same period last year.
The latest Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Quarterly Performance Report, recently presented to Angus Council's Scrutiny and Audit Committee, showed that in Q1 2016-2017, two people received treatment following fire-related incidents. This was 85 per cent down on the same quarter last year, and a decrease of 60 per cent from the last quarter.
The figures also represent a 60 per cent decrease over the five-year average figure. There were no fire fatalities.
Colin Grieve, SFRS Local Senior Officer for Dundee, Angus, Perth and Kinross, said the service was continually looking to reduce fire casualty figures: "We are working in partnership with other agencies including Angus Council, Police Scotland, NHS, Voluntary Action Angus, housing associations and local landlords to achieve this and through these links we will continue to develop and implement risk reduction strategies.
"Part of the casualty reduction strategy involves cross partner agency liaison across various home safety themes to provide enhanced support for the most vulnerable people in the community.
"Firefighters carrying out home fire safety visits also have awareness of other issues which might create personal risk while partners receive training on fire safety themes.
"We are pleased that this approach is bringing positive results - but we will never be complacent."
The quarterly report also identified how reducing accidental dwelling fires remains a priority for the SFRS.
To support this, the service has carried out 717 home fire safety visits across Angus and fitted 98 smoke detectors.
Accidental dwelling fires account for six per cent of all incidents and 21 of these were reported across Angus, equivalent to the same quarter last year but slightly down on the last quarter.
Reducing the incidence of deliberate fire setting also remains a priority.
The seven reported across Angus in this quarter represent a 42 per cent reduction compared to the same quarter last year but a 43 per cent increase on Q4 2014-2015.
Mr Grieve said: "Firefighters, with our partners, continue to work very hard to build relationships with youths in the community to give them advice on how to avoid getting mixed up in wilful fire raising and hoax calls.
"As part of this we visit schools and work with them to emphasise the dangers of fire, of wilfully starting fires and the implications of making hoax calls.
"This excellent partnership working across Angus has resulted in a low number of deliberate fires, accounting for eight per cent of all incidents."
Community engagement is an important part of the service's partnership work and a number of initiatives which engage with young people take place during the year.
In May, 728 P6 pupils from schools across Angus took part in Safe Angus, a multi-agency initiative.


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HARRISONBURG — Shenandoah Valley legislators who both proposed and support a constitutional amendment affirming Virginia as a right-to-work state, gathered Tuesday to rally support for the measure.
The amendment is on next week's Virginia ballot. Proponents say the amendment is necessary to assure Virginia's status as a business friendly state that does not make union membership a condition of employment. State law already makes Virginia a right-to-work state, but an amendment to the state constitution would prevent a future, perhaps more liberal, General Assembly from overturning it.
The right-to-work law prohibits union membership as a condition of employment, but it does not prevent employees from joining or forming a union if they so wish.
Read More: Legislators Rally for Right to Work Amendment - The News Virginian


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On January 28th Mark Slats, who was the second place in the Golden Globe race, faced a penalty when he sought assistance from the Dutch team members as well as breached certain rules of satellite communication.
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On January 28th Mark Slats, who was the second place in the Golden Globe race, faced a penalty when he sought assistance from the Dutch team members as well as breached certain rules of satellite communication.
Giant waves from Atlantic gale came as fortuity for the NicoPoons team 'Charisma', while it proved to be a misfortune for the rest, because the final race was canceled due to high waves and no wind. In such water conditions, more than normal wind is required to sail the boat. The decision to conduct race or not was made on the fact that there was no wind at all, states PRO Peter Reggio.
The sixth edition of the Atlantic Cup is set to begin on May 26 in Charleston, South Carolina. The organizers say two more teams have been added to make a total of eight. In about two months, another four teams are set to be added.
For those who are unaware of the Clipper Race, this is a sailing event that is held biennially. It is a round the world yacht race, this year it started around August 20th. Thefleet comprises of twelve boats that are designed identically, named as Clipper 70s. The course will cover 40,000 nautical miles and would have thirteen individual race categories. The team that would have the best score on a cumulative level will win the Clipper Race Trophy. Every team has a professional skipper that has an amateur crew. They can sign up for one of the races, some or all of them. The race will take place across a time span of eleven months; with about seven hundred and more people taking part across forty or more nationalities, it is considered one of the largest events till date.
The third stage was recently concluded in Cape Town which comprised of a triangular course around the Table Bay. The fourth course is about to begin that would take place between forty and fifty latitudes where the sailors will experience the raw and full glory of Mother Nature. This region will see the boats facing strong easterlies. The boats will need to exercise the tactics for ocean racing and try to maintain a speed of 25 knots as they move towards Australia.
Among the present participants Greenings has won two stages in this race and they hold second point as per cumulative scores. They are presently behind the leading team, Dare to Lead. Qingdao as well as Greenings has opted for the Joker Card which means that they will be able to double their points once the final race is run and the fleet reached Fremantle. Both teams feel the pressure and are hoping to make good of the two remaining races.
Adrienne Cahalan the mother of two from Australia was honored as the first woman who has sailed in the 25 Sydney to Hobart yacht races.
An event was organized to honor the Hobart Heroes, the sailors who achieved the feat of 25 races at the annual Quiet Little Drink (QLD) fundraising event. The name of the sailors were added to the board to honor them.
Adrienne Cahalan claimed this award with crewmate Anthony Nossiter, after receiving the line honors on Nicorette.
At the same event another award was given and it was for the young sailors. Brad Kellett was the one who received this award and was honored as the youngest sailor at who achieve the feat of 25 Hobarts along with Peter Sheldrick, Andrew Taylor, Bruce Clark and Michael Bellingham and all received the honor for reaching the milestone. Read more… »
Just like a Masters achievement is penultimate for golfers, there are the Sailing World Cup achievements for sailors.
Robert has been seen practicing with other sailors on Lake Garda along with others who were also not part of the French leg this year. Read more… »
In 2016 Extreme Sailing Series™ team of Switzerland's Alinghi was crowned as champions.
The entire championship was very challenging and it was like a nail-biting situation, however, Alinghi handled things efficiently and came out as winner. It is not like Alinghi is winning this match for the first time. But, he is the third time winner of Extreme Sailing Series. The first time he won a series in year 2008, second time in 2014 and now 2016. Though, this is the third victory of Alinghi, but in this victory, he has done something for the first time. Team of Alinghi flied on his new fast and light GC32 catamarans.
Oman Air started racing taking the lead of narrow two-point onto Sydney Harbor's iconic waters, however Alinghi was aware that if they manage to defeat the crew of Larson then they would be able to claim the crown of the series. Read more… »
The Melges US Nationals are going on and the line honors were started off on the 7th of October at Lake Geneva. The championship was hosted by Lake Geneva Yacht Club where forty seven teams are participating. These teams are coming from North America as well as from other countries of the world to participate in the biggest event of the US Melges 24 class association.
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David Dellenbaugh being a tactical adviser of the US team, stated that the currents and back eddies that are around the island at the mouth of the bay create challenges that are unique to those who race close to it. Again, the Sugarloaf Mountain and granite monoliths as well as the bridge nearby also create specific breeze and wind currents. Read more… »
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is going on strong at the Henri Lloyd Hobart to Whitsundays Race.
The runners are just more than a thousand nautical miles from the end line near Airlie Beach with Da Nang – Viet Nam keeping a narrow lead with just 30nM splitting the top 8 teams.
Great Britain was 1st through Scoring Gate at 18:16 UTC (Jan 3, 2016) followed just twenty-six minutes later by LMAX Exchange, taking 3 and 2 points respectively. The final point was taken by Derry Londonderry Doire.
Peter Thornton talked about the great battle. He said that last night, the little race for the gate was a bit strong. He mockingly added "thanks LMAX Exchange for my increased number of white hairs, heightened blood pressure and general lack of sleep." The reckoned wind shift in the last stages did in fact come through in the nick of time and enabled them to stay ahead which he was very delighted with, as the guys were working pretty hard in some challenging trimming and helming conditions – mainly at night.


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"I notice Stuart Taylor, of Arsenal/Villa/Manchester City reserve keeper fame, has played a grand total of 86 matches in 14 years," says Will de Freitas. "Which professional footballers have made fewer appearances in a full career? Only counting players in consistent employment and good health. I'd imagine the 'winner' will be a goalkeeper. What is the record for an outfield player?"
The phrase 'consistent employment and good health' rules out Kieron Dyer, who was suggested by Herbie Cullen. Besides, you'll be surprised to read that Dyer has played over 400 games in his career, although he has managed only 40 in the last four seasons.
Darren Anderton, generally perceived as the Sicknote's Sicknote, actually played 569 times between 1990 and 2008. And even though Winston Bogarde effectively gave up football in 2000 so that he could count his money, he still made over 200 appearances in a 16-year career.
We thought there might be a case for perennial splinter-gathered Steve Harper, although he has crossed the white line 235 times in the last 16 years. Other semi-regular substitute goalkeepers include Carlo Nash (278 appearances), Steve Simonsen (320) and Neil Moss (250).
There is one man who comes near Taylor's total, however, and he's not a goalkeeper. "Ipswich Town's Tommy Parkin must be a candidate for the outfield crown," says John Chubb. "Although a loyal professional at Portman Road from 1973 to 1987, the defender only made a total of 79 first-team appearances, nine of them coming in loan spells at Grimsby and Peterborough. He also failed to score a single goal, although a further 17-game loan spell in the NASL with Conneticut Bicentennials resulted in him finding the net twice.
If we count Parkin's spell at Connecticut –which we probably should, what with the Guardian trying to crack America and all – that makes a total of 96. So Taylor remains the benchmark with 86 appearances. Can you improve on that? If so, send an email to email@example.com
Last week we looked at some of the more absurd reasons for players being fined. They included overtaking a manager, playing a square pass, kicking fresh air, stealing a suitcase and sending a text message. Yet we missed the story of Barry Fry clamping down on something far more sinister: optimism.
"I remember a ridiculous fine in the build-up to Chelsea v Peterborough in the FA Cup in 2001," says Mark Poole. "One of Barry Fry's Peterborough players came up to him in training and said 'I think we can beat them.' Naturally, Fry 'fined him a week's wages for being so stupid.'" Fry also said 'If we win I'm going to run round London naked.' Sadly, Chelsea won 5-0."
For the last couple of weeks we've been looking at musical references to football, and you've kindly sent in a few more examples.
"I'm surprised these have been missed but the Proclaimers have at least two songs referencing their beloved Hibernian," says Daniel Redpath. "The first is 'Cap In Hand', which has the line: 'I can understand why Stranraer lie so lowly, They could save a lot of points by signing Hibs' goalie' (Andy Goram). Also the song titled 'The Joyful Kilmarnock Blues' (written about the club's relegation battle with Killie) contains the line 'I'd never been to Ayrshire, I hitched down one Saturday; sixty miles to Kilmarnock, to see Hibernian play'. The more famous 'Sunshine on Leith' doesn't refer directly to Hibs but is written about the club's battle with bankruptcy in the early 1990s and the subsequent rescue by Sir Tom Farmer."
Further afield comes this from Anton Marks. "Here is a link to a song by one of the most famous and successful Israeli recording artists ever, Arik Einstein," says Anton. "He manages to include all the big stars of the 1990 World Cup, several of the greats of the game like Pele and Johan Cruyff, plus various top Israeli footballers from the past."
"Leicester band Family put out a greatest hits album in the 70s that had the lads swarming around a goalmouth in Leicester City's colours," adds Graham Fuller. "And there's a reference to Newcastle United in The Five Bridges Suite by The Nice. 'Take me to St James's Park, Where St James's people park their feet, On a Saturday, United there they stand, Now everybody's dad's there, With a bottle in his hand'. Also in Genesis' The Battle of Epping Forest, Peter Gabriel sang 'Georgie moves in on the outside left'. That'd be George Best."
Other suggestions include The English Disease by the Barmy Army (thanks to Adam Marshall), as well as Vinnie Jones and the magnificent Panini by Half Time Oranges (thanks to Matthew Brown).
"Liverpool have gone through this season losing only two league games yet still finished second," noted Graeme Kennedy in 2009. "In the 1995-96 SPL Celtic lost only one game but still finished runners-up. Has a team ever gone a whole season undefeated but failed to win the league?"
"Perugia went undefeated all season in 1978-79 and still finished second in Serie A to Milan," writes Dan Seppings, among myriad others. "They drew 19 games out of 30 that season. The conclusion? Serie A was very boring for a number of years." What they'd give for excitement like that now, though, eh?
This dubious achievement can also be claimed by four other teams in major European leagues. In 1951 Spartak Sofia finished a point behind CDNV Sofia, despite winning 14 and drawing eight of their 22-game programme. Benfica were the next unfortunates, losing out on goal difference to Porto in 1977-78. After Perugia's antics of 1978-79 in Italy, Galatasaray were next to experience this singular type of frustration, trailing Besiktas on goal difference in 1985-86 after a 36-game unbeaten streak. And only last year Red Star Belgrade finished a whopping five points behind their rivals Partizan Belgrade after 33 games of mellow fruitlessness.
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"I was recently watching the third Test between India and the West Indies," says Manas Phadke. "I was quite surprised to see Billy Doctrove (who is an umpire) sitting in a stand named after him and wearing a Liverpool jersey & kissing the badge for the cameras. Are there any other umpires in international cricket (present or past) who have publicly pledged their allegiance to a football club?"
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Feb. 6, 2010
Milford, CT - The Pioneers used two goals from Paul Ferraro (Pleasantville, NY) and three points from both Patrick Knowlton (Colorado Springs, CO) and Nick Johnson (Windsor, CT) to earn a 5-4 victory over RIT Saturday afternoon as well as a series split with the Tigers. Steven Legatto (Kelowna, BC) made 27 saves for the day, but made several tremendous stops in the closing minutes to preserve the one goal win for SHU.
RIT (16-11-1, 16-5-1 AHA) would open the scoring 13:26 into the first period as Scott Knowles netted his fourth marker of hte season. Knowles through the puck towards the net from a tough angle and after a deflection off of Legatto's skates crossed the line to make it a 1-0 game. The Pioneers would tie the game 1:15 later on Knowlton's ninth goal of 2009-10. Knowlton took a perfect cross ice pass from Johnson and slammed into a wide open net to knot the game at one. SHU would strike on the power play just before the first intermission on a rocket from Ferraro. Ferraro let a slap shot fly on a one timer that bounced off of the RIT netminder and into the cage with 15 seconds remaining in the first stanza. The senior defenseman was set up on a pass from Dave Jarman (Toronto, ON).
Sacred Heart (14-10-4, 12-7-3 AHA) would extend its lead to 3-1 1:18 seconds into the middle period. Jarman took a shot from the left circle that RIT netminder Jared Demichiel just got a glove on. But the rebounder would come straight to SHU captain Corey Laurysen (Ottawa, ON) who sent a snap shot into the vacated net for his second goal of the season. RIT would get the Pioneer advantage in half as they scored 4-on-4 with a Tyler Brenner goal from a two-on-one rush with teammate Chris Haltigin. The Tigers would even the game before the intermission as Andrew Favot lit the lamp with RIT on a two man advantage after back-to-back SHU penalties.
The Pioneers would regain the lead in the opening stages of the third period on Ferraro's second goal of the day. Erik Boisvert (Drummondville, QC) made a rush up the left side of the ice before throwing a centering pass into the slot. Ferraro took the pass and used a one handed one time touch to float the puck into the net to give SHU a 4-3 edge. Sacred Heart would regain a two goal advantage on Johnson's nation leading 22nd goal of the season as the forward scored in transition with a feed from linemate Knowlton. The Tigers would make this interesting with 8:16 to play as a bouncing puck in the slot took a fortunate bounce for RIT onto the stick of Haltigan who roofed the shot to make it a 5-4 affair.
The Tigers would have several chances to level the game down the stretch but were turned away each time on several tremondous saves from Legatto. Legatto, the NCAA rookie of the month, made his best save on a one time chance off the stick of Knowles. The RIT player was camped on the doorstep and fed a pass through the crease. The puck look destined for the net before Legatto lunged full extension to make a terrific glove save and rob Knowles a game tying goal.
The Pioneers now sit in third place in the Atlantic Hockey standings with just six games remaining in the regular season. SHU returns to acton next weekend in a home and home series with the AIC Yellow Jackets.


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Bbt dropped 2 days in a row, do I still have a chance this month?
I have a short cycle, it's only 24 days. I believe I O on the 8th. I've been using clear blue advance digital opks and it was peak on the 8th and 9th. My bbt on the 8th was 97.6 and rose to 98.3 on the 9th. We did the deed on the 4th, 6th and 8th. My bbt has been high since O. But yesterday 5dpo it dropped to 98.3 and today it dropped to 98.1. I believe in 6po, CD 18 and Af due on the 21st. Any input would be greatly appreciated.


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10 Fabulous Physiology Facts
This merest smattering of the everyday miracles of the anatomy and physiology of this one species inspires awe at the power of evolution's forces. Numerous things make humans stand out from our mammalian and primate relatives. Be they clearly evolutionary or of unexplained origin, here are a few for your enjoyment.
Unique to you: hands, fingers, thumbs
There they are, down at the end of your arms, one on each side, a matching pair, unique to you in their details. Other humans have them, too, but no other animal has them. Your hands are certainly far removed from the front paws typical of most mammals, and they're greatly specialized compared even to those of other primates, including man's closest evolutionary relatives.
One specialization is the opposable thumb, which is a thumb that can touch each finger on the same hand. (Go ahead — try it now!) Along with that, the human thumb is prehensile, meaning capable of grasping.
Nothing's better than mother's milk
All the copious research that has been done on the topic over many years has pointed in the same direction: The best nutrition for a human baby is human milk. Human milk is a complex mixture of over 200 different components, and no other substance produced in another animal or yet in a laboratory matches its ability to meet the needs of a human infant. A baby doesn't necessarily need its own mother's milk, though. The composition of milk is remarkably consistent — the age, health status, diet, or geographic location of the mother notwithstanding.
It's apparent: your hair is different
Along with milk, hair is a defining characteristic of class Mammalia. This class has found hair to be an adaptable accessory and put it to many uses: mechanical protection, UV protection, thermoregulation, sexual selection, social signaling, and waterproofing, among others.
The genus Homo is distinguished by an apparent lack of hair. Evolutionary theorists suggest that the early forebears of Homo were about as hairy as gorillas, who put their hair to use in all the aforementioned ways, making those arrector pili (the tiny muscles that give you goose bumps) all the more useful. What could have driven so drastic a change in so useful an accessory?
Anatomists note that humans haven't "lost" their hair — the skin is covered with hair follicles at about the same density as other apes. But the hair itself is different. Most of it is short and fine, and in some cases barely visible. Head hair is longer and coarser than body hair. Head hair and body hair may be curly. (No other primate has curly hair anywhere.)
The only thing you have to fear is . . .
The amygdalae are paired structures in the middle brain almost exactly the size and shape of almonds, whence they get their name. They've been attracting attention in neuropsychiatry for 60 years — which is pretty much the entire history of neuropsychiatry.
Early research found that neural circuits through the amygdalae connected the midbrain, among the most primitive brain structures, to the frontal cortex, the most advanced. These circuits are part of the limbic system and are thought to be critical in regulating emotion and in guiding emotion-related behaviors.
The amygdalae have been associated clinically with a range of mental and emotional conditions, including depression, autism, and even "normalcy." Physicians have widely and publicly discussed one case in particular — a woman whose amygdalae are partly nonfunctional. This patient is incapable of experiencing the emotion of fear.
You smell well!
It is often said that, compared with other animals, the human nose is poor at gathering the information available from volatile molecules in the environment. Just how does the human olfactory sense compare with that of other animals? Take a look at the evidence.
As with other mammals, the human olfactory structures are located at the interface of the brain and the airway. Specialized neurons called olfactory neurons, actually protuberances from the brain, sit right on the border of the nasal passages, behind and slightly above the nostrils.
An olfactory neuron bears olfactory receptors on its plasma membrane. An olfactory receptor recognizes a certain chemical feature of an odor molecule, but that feature is present in numerous kinds of odor molecules. The receptor can bind any odor molecules that have that feature. Thus, humans don't have a single receptor for "coffee" or "lavender" or "wet dog." They have many receptors for many kinds of molecules released into the air and drawn into the nose.
Microbes: we are their world
For thousands of millions of tiny creatures, your gut is the only universe they know. They live and die in that warm, moist, nutrient-rich, immune-protected environment. They work almost every minute of their lives, providing a service to their community and their universe and abiding by the laws of thermodynamics. These good citizens of the gut are adapted specifically to that environment, in the way of symbiotic organisms, and can survive nowhere else.
The internal tissues — blood, bone, muscle, and the others — are normally free of microbes. But the surface tissues — the skin, the digestive and respiratory tracts, and the female urogenital tract — have distinctive colonies of symbiotic microorganisms. The term symbiosis (adjectival form, symbiotic) describes a more or less cooperative and reciprocal relationship between organisms and species. Symbioses are, by definition, good for all.
The microbe colonies derive from the "host" (a particular human body) a steady supply of nutrients, a stable environment, and protection. The host gets help with some tricky digestive tasks, stimulation of the development and activity of the immune system, and protection against colonization by other, less-well-adapted (pathogenic) microbes. Truly, you'd have difficulty digesting and gaining nutrients from the typical human diet without them.
The pesky appendix
Your poor little appendix gets quite the bad rap — labeled with words like pointless or vestigial (the proper term for an organ with no function). Although the appendix is much smaller than it was in your hunter-gatherer ancestors (in modern humans, it's about 4 inches, located where the small intestine meets the large intestine), calling it useless just isn't quite fair.
Long ago, your diet was full of foliage — lots of leafy greens, nuts, berries, even bark. Wen the chyme (digested food) reached the large intestine, it was bulkier, requiring a larger cecum (pouchlike first segment of the large intestine). The appendix, also much larger at the time, housed bacteria that made cellulase, the enzyme that breaks down cellulose. They got a meal, and humans got a stool that was easier to pass.
Over time, people stopped eating so many cellulose-rich foods and started using heat to help break things down. The cecum shrunk but maintained its function because it's still the first part of the large intestine. The appendix apparently lost its purpose, as evidenced by its tiny size and lack of any secretions. Hence, its classification as a vestigial structure.
Talkin' about breath control
You don't have to think about breathing. The steady in-and-out continues while you sleep and go about your daily business. The depth and rhythm adjust to your level of effort. Just climb those stairs; breathing will take care of itself. Many would die young if breathing required constant attention.
Humans are also capable of controlling their breath. Cetaceans (whales and dolphins) can, too; must, in fact, and some also use breath control to sing. Other animals can't — or at least don't appear to. Canines in chorus are not really controlling their breath.
Humans use breath control to generate speech. Humans can make finely controlled exhalation pass over the vocal cords while the length and thickness of the cords is changing to generate different frequencies of sound. The lips, tongue, glottis, and other structures shape the vibration, allowing you to make those finely distinguished sound symbols called "words" and "syllables." Singing, closely related to talking, requires even finer breath control. We doubt that such a hypersocial, hypercommunicative species as Homo sapiens could have evolved as far as it has without speech and singing.
Taking your first breath
You spent your fetal development with fluid in your lungs. Not a problem because your mother "breathed" for you (not that you had access to air anyway). The fluid is squeezed out during delivery and coughed out shortly after. Some of it is absorbed by the lung tissue itself. So, instantly, with that first scream at birth, the infant's lungs fill with air and begin gas exchange. Why, then, are respiratory issues the main concern for babies born prematurely?
The problem is water. Alveoli that are filled with fluid can't perform gas exchange, but they do require moisture. The nasal cavity warms (to get the oxygen molecules moving faster) and moistens the air as we bring it in. That's why your nostrils feel drier in the winter, the air is drier and pulls more moisture from the lining. The moist air contributes to the thin layer of water that lines the inner wall of the alveoli, allowing for the oxygen and carbon dioxide to move through the walls (between the cells) and into the capillaries. Unfortunately, water has a high surface tension; the individual molecules are highly attracted to each other. Because alveoli are spherical and lined with water, this creates an inward pull from all directions, collapsing them.
A collapsed alveolus obviously won't bring in air for gas exchange. In order to counteract the water's surface tension, thereby keeping the alveoli nice and spherical, the cells secrete surfactant. The production of surfactant is one of the final steps in fetal development. In fact, one of the protein components of surfactant is thought to be a trigger for the onset of labor. Babies born prematurely don't yet make surfactant, so they can't breathe on their own. Though the presence of surfactant was discovered in the 1950s, it wasn't until the 1990s that researchers found an effective way to administer it. Since then, the number of premature babies who die from respiratory distress has been cut in half.
Is blood really blue?
Nearly every diagram of blood vessels printed in color shows the arteries in red and the veins in blue. People with fair skin can look down at their wrists and see very clear, blue veins. So surely that means the blood in the arteries is red and the blood in the veins is blue, right? Not so much.
First, your blood vessels aren't see-through. They have several layers of tissues. The fact that your veins appear blue and your arteries are red (though they're too deep to be seen through the surface of the skin) is related to the color of the tissue layers as well as the color of the blood inside. And although venous blood is a different color from arterial blood, it's definitely not blue.
Hemoglobin is the predominant protein in the red blood cells (RBCs). Specialized for the transport of the blood gases, hemoglobin has the capacity to transport molecular oxygen (attached to the heme group) and carbon dioxide (attached to the globin portion) simultaneously.
When it's carrying oxygen molecules, it's called oxyhemoglobin and is bright red. When it is not full of oxygen, it's called deoxyhemoglobin and is dark red. Between the darker shade of red and the structures of the walls of the veins, you see a blue color through the skin.


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Mission Statement
At Dale Brain Injury Services we provide a continuum of high quality, client-centered services to persons affected by an acquired brain injury. By providing services that are accessible, evidence-based and responsive to the changing needs of our clients, our community, and our partners, DBIS supports individuals to maximize their strengths and live healthy, meaningful lives.
Our Philosophy
DBIS Vision:
We build futures.
DBIS Definition of Person-Centred Support
Person-centred support sees clients as equal partners in planning, developing and assessing supports and services to make sure they are most appropriate for their needs. It involves putting clients and their families at the heart of all decisions and ensuring that they are fully informed.
Person-centred support aims to be user focused, promote independence and autonomy, provide choice and control, ensure clients are treated with dignity and respect, and be based on a collaborative team philosophy.
Person-centred support involves:
- Compassion/listening, dignity and respect – these are the essential foundation for the greater involvement of people in their own care and the building of relationships.
- Shared decision making- this requires the involvement of clients as equal partners in their support services.
- Provides opportunities for clients to continually grow and develop
- Collective client and public involvement – this is about involving people in decisions about the design and delivery of services and responding to their feedback.
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What is a brain injury?
Brain Injury is a term used to describe damage to the brain which can occur from trauma or disease.
Many traumatic injuries are caused by motor vehicle accidents, falls, sports injuries and assaults.
Brain injuries can also occur as a result of disease, tumours, strokes, and cardiac arrest.
Brain injuries can result in observable disabilities, but the profound effect on intellectual functioning may not be readily apparent. Intellectual, emotional, speech, and behavioural problems are often prolonged and can affect the individual and family more than the related physical disability.
Recovery from brain injury ranges from total dependence to total independence, depending upon the type and severity of the injury.
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New Transperth Buses ahead of the game
Wednesday, 4 March 2015
- Cleanest diesel buses in the world land in Perth
- Transperth to receive 70 new articulated Volvo Euro 6 buses over five years
- Vehicle body assembled in Perth resulting in boost to local jobs
The world's cleanest diesel buses have arrived in Perth to replace some of the oldest buses in Transperth's fleet.
Transport Minister Dean Nalder today announced the State Government had invested $58.5 million over the next five years to receive 70 new articulated Volvo Euro 6 buses.
Euro 6 is an exhaust emissions standard for heavy vehicles – currently the cleanest in the world – and is one step better than the current Australian standard, Euro 5.
"Currently the Australian Capital Territory is the only State or Territory to have Euro 6 buses," Mr Nalder said.
"This investment really puts Western Australia miles ahead of other States when it comes to delivering clean, reliable and efficient public transport.
"In addition, the bus you see today is actually a world first for Volvo. This is the first time they've produced an articulated bus that meets Euro 6 standards.
"Articulated buses can carry more than 100 people and are typically used on some of Perth's busiest bus routes, for major events, and as rail replacement services for planned disruptions.
"These new buses will not only be roomy and fully air-conditioned, but they will be low-floor vehicles, meaning they will be wheelchair accessible."
The Minister said the buses had a Volvo chassis which was manufactured overseas, but local Volgren staff assembled the vehicle body in Perth.
"This order of new articulated buses has meant Volgren has been able to employ another 15 staff here at their Malaga facility," Mr Nalder said.
"They also needed to expand the size of the factory by about a third so they had enough space to do all the work."
Fact File
- The new Euro 6 buses will replace a range of Renaults and Mercedes articulated buses that first went into service between 1987 and 1989
- The buses will be delivered over five years


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Quite often, when in the field, it becomes necessary to use another gas through a flow control device such as a flowmeter, flowmeter regulator, or flow gauge regulator. While the flow control device may be safe and compatible for the other gas, the issue often becomes one of accuracy.
A regulator gauge is a simple device whose sole function is to indicate high and low pressures flowing through the regulator. That doesn't mean all gauges are the same.
Sometimes referred to as single station manifolds or regulator mounting stations, a properly installed protocol station can extend the life of a regulator.
With the high cost of specialty gas equipment for corrosive and reactive gases, you need to protect your investment as much as possible. In this blog entry we discuss what steps you should take to extend the life of your equipment.
This blog looks at the difference between welding hose - hose size, connection size, and gas usage.
Gas welding and braze welding both require skill, patience and an oxy-fuel torch. There are several differences, however, between the two applications that require different techniques and materials.
It is required in the U.S. by OSHA and the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) that cylinder valves be designed differently to prevent interchangeability with gas systems and equipment. This is one of the most important safety practices in the gas industry.
A flashback is an uncontrolled flame that recesses back into your oxy-fuel gas equipment, upstream of the location where the gas is designed to mix. In order to have a flashback you must have oxygen and fuel mixed together.
Next to the manufacturer's operation manual and safety guidelines, the cutting tip chart is the next important printed advice for having a safe, great hand cutting torch experience. If you are having trouble lighting a torch, correctly adjusting the flame or the torch just will not stay lit, the cutting tip chart contains the most likely answers and is a good starting point.
The basic function of a gas pressure regulator is to reduce unusable high pressure from the source to a lower usable delivery pressure. Two-stage regulators are designed to lower the high pressure in two stages. They require less readjustment and provide a more constant delivery pressure despite changes in inlet pressure. They are exceptionally well suited for high pressure cylinder applications.
When selecting between acetylene and alternate fuels, there are several factors that need to be evaluated. While cost is certainly a consideration, it's also important to know the characteristics of each gas. Choosing the wrong fuel gas for your application could end up costing you more in the long run. Here are some important characteristics of both gas types to help you make the best choice.
If you are using an alternate fuel with equipment specifically designed for acetylene, you may not be realizing all the benefits of an alternate fuel. It often takes more than just changing the tip.


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Lap Dancing Clubs in Co Galway
Co Galway is in the middle of the country and it stretches from the Atlantic (it's the furthest west part of the country) inland to Banagher at the centre of the country. It is the second largest region in Ireland after Cork. It's coast line is many small inlets and coves and the inland areas have several lakes including Lough Corrib the latest in Ireland and others like Lough Mask and Lough Derg taking up a good chunk of the county. These lakes split the county into two, the North Atlantic side and the mainland side with the town of Galway right in the middle.
Main town Galway has about 75,000 inhabitants (so well below city status) and also has a cathedral, University Of Ireland main campus, three business and enterprise parks, various museums and the Spanish Arch over the River River Corrib. Salthill slightly down the coast is a popular seaside resort for the Irish, maybe because of the warming Gulf Stream coming in off the Atlantic making average summer temperatures of 30c plus common in the summer months.
There's one club in the city called Le Paradis Club on Dominic Street near the docks and its the only one in the whole county unfortunately. If you fancy more then its only a short tramp on the M6 motorway to the capital which has more than its share of the country's jewels.
If you're sticking around Galway has various festivals including an annual film fest, annual arts fest and an oyster festival showing off the best of seafood in the region as well as a horse racing course with popular July and August meetings. The town is a hub for traditional music and culture with many groups playing in the local pubs.
Other larger towns in the area include Taum, Loughree and Ballinasloe.


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Here is a poem with a simple and universal theme from, Charles Duke of Orleans, brother of the king of France, presumably written during his long exile in England after being taken prisoner at the battle of Agincourt. He had a lot of free time to write poems and I have posted several on this blog.
This poem is summed up by its title, repeated throughout the poem, "I love whoever loves me, if not I don't love them" – so love must be reciprocal and balanced. This applies to friendship and communication in general, hence the universality and continued relevance of this theme. It reveals the poet to be a thoughtful and civilised man, making the best of his difficult circumstances.
Charles d' ORLEANS (1394-1465)
J'ayme qui m'ayme, autrement non
J'ayme qui m'ayme, autrement non ;
Et non pour tant, je ne hay rien,
Mais vouldroye que tout fust bien,
A l'ordonnance de Raison.
Je parle trop, las ! se faiz mon !
Au fort, en ce propos me tien :
J'ayme qui m'ayme, autrement non,
Et non pour tant je ne hay rien.
De pensees son chapperon
A brodé le povre cueur mien ;
Tout droit de devers lui je vien,
Et ma baillé ceste chançon :
J'ayme qui m'ayme, autrement non.
From <http://poesie.webnet.fr/lesgrandsclassiques/poemes/charles_d_orleans/j_ayme_qui_m_ayme_autrement_non.html>
Two other notions come through in this poem – even when he doesn't love, the poet hates nothing nor nobody. And he trusts in the power of reason, above all. Admirable sentiments from an admirable man and poet…
The Poetry Dude


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A guide to Tangalle, home to Sri Lanka's most beautiful beaches
Golden sand. Emerald waters. Unspoilt beaches. These are some of the reasons we chose Tangalle for an awesome 20 days of beach bumming, yoga and Sri Lankan cuisine (and a bit of work). Having already visited Galle and Mirissa in the first week of our 1 month South Sri Lanka trip, we were looking forward to settling down in a quieter part of the South. Related Posts: Things to do in and around Galle, Top 5 things to do in…View Post


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The Yin and Yang of China Travel – Asia
China is in a complete tither, on fire for the 2008 Bejing Olympics. With their great engineering prowess, the Chinese are constructing stadiums to rival the planet's best. China's English news channel, CCTV, regularly inundates us with glowing reports.
On fire for the 2008 Bejing Olympics
Bejing will be green, will have clean air, will be spit and snot free, will have clean toilets, will be smoke free, will have civilized queus. It is enticing the entire nation with various programs that involve the country in the games. The young are lining up by the thousands to be volunteers; to do clean up jobs, to assist the walking, the confused. Everyone seems eager to practice their English skills on us. "Hello, caniep – u ?" (Can I help you?)
The slogan of the volunteers is excitedly repeated on television: "Give us five minutes and we will show you 5,000 years of culture." This excites my husband and I so much that we look into the possibility of purchasing tickets for the opening ceremonies – no can do, we are not residents of China although we haven't pursued the flexibility of this rule to the fullest – yet!
As travellers (for the last two months) throughout this magnificent and mystical country, there is no arguement about China's awesome landscapes, architectural masterpieces and historical lineage. We have bussed, taxied, trained, boated, donkey-ed and flown through provinces of captivating beauty. We have done this as independant travellers, oftentimes the only "western" tourists.
What 5,000 years of culture feels like
Being with the Chinese for the last two months, I would like to share what 5,000 years of culture feels like. In Chengdu one of the "must do" items besides seeing the Pandas and the Sichuan Opera, is to enjoy their internationally recognized dish, the Hot Pot. We are sitting in a very popular and overly crowded hot pot restaurant hungry from the day's travels. Beside our table sit six young Chinese. They are drinking, smoking, laughing raucously, and they are also spitting out onto the floor their fish bones and more – harking out huge gobs of bubbly white-greenish phlegm. Using their index fingers, they spray noisily onto the floor the contents of their entire nasal passages.
We sit lost in nauseated disbelief. This cultured behaviour happens in restaurants from Chengdu to Xian. It dumbfounds. No more hot pot for us; it's noodles today. Outside on a patio/sidewalk, we are dining in relatively clean air, away from smokers and spitters. But being outside has its drawbacks, as crowds of people slow down to stare unashamedly at me, the tame gorilla who can use chopsticks. A young mother with her three-year-old stops beside us, pulls down her toddler's underwear; the child squats and urinates. Even the street dogs of China are more discreet. Mother could have pulled the child into the shrubs. But no, this is an ancient culture passed down over five millenia.
The Potala Palace in Lhasa Tibet stands 13 stories tall, against a piercing blue sky and sharp sun; it dazzles everyone with its grandeur. It is considered an architectural wonder of the world, and was once the center of Tibetan government, home to the Dalai Lama. Within are countless chapels, shrines, jewel encrusted tombs. Beside one of these tombs, in dim light, I am closely reading a historical plaque. Suddenly a highly civilized Chinese man pushes his way in front of me, obscuring everything. This kind of rude pushing and shoving is common throughout China, and terribly vexing. Whether its queuing for buses, toilets, ticket booths, banks, buffets and temples, you will be elbowed and shoved aside.
If you are trying to frame an award winning photo, the Chinese will not have the courtesy to stop for you; you will end up with a photo of an umbrella, or worse. What went wrong with this ancient cuture? Where is their civility, not only to us, the foreigner, but also civility to themselves? Our conclusions as discussed with many a fellow frustrated traveller, right or wrong, are as follows: during the Cultural Revolutuion (1966-1970), the regime eliminated the intelligencia; people who could sway the masses ended up in the Chinese Siberian re-education camps. Who was left behind? The children were left behind; the small souled Red Guards who sold their parents into the Gulag, commonplace comrades. From them grew a new China of apathetic boors, a comradeship united in snotting, spitting, pushing, staring, and shoving; a society void of civility.
The Chinese are trying
In defence of this fraternity, I have to stress that the Chinese are trying. I'm certain they do not have a word for "work" because whether it's the Bai farmers of Dali, or the urbanites of Chengdu, life is toil and moil. We see them bent double, as they haul and drag gargantuan weights strapped to their backs with straining head straps, or stooped in their fields nurturing their crops for a lifetime. They work like beasts of burden. As for those rude pushers and shovers, I push them away and they, with a gentle demeanor, comply. We ask smokers to put out their cigarettes and they do (most of the time). I holler out in perfect Chinese "please don't spit", and they shyly shrug their shoulders, little do they know I'm helping out the Bejing government!
In Chendgu, at the city centre bus terminal, a queue of patient Chinese is formed – simply amazing! And as for those horrid vacuous dark stares – one simple word transforms them into toothy smiles and that magic word knee-how, hello. Bejing has a herculean job ahead. My husband and I wish the Chinese people every success, not only for the Olympics, but for many years to come. May you enjoy the fruits of your labors and in spite of all the negatives I've mentioned, there are many more positives. We will definitely be back to this country with 5,000 years of culture, maybe even for the Olympics.


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Sausage Casserole Recipe
Who doesn't remember their mums curried sausages for dinner? This recipe is a little different from the typical curried sausages, we didn't add in any curry and used all whole food ingredients. We think it could be the best tasting Sausage Casserole ever!
Typically pork sausages are used this dish, you can also use beef or chicken. Its worth in buying good quality sausages that are grass-fed and gluten-free. Most butchers and supermarkets off a wide range these days.
This recipe was made in one pot that can be put on a stove and in an oven, if you don't have one you can make this in a big pot on the stove. If you don't have a leek you can just add an extra onion.
What's in it?
1 onion finely sliced
1 leek finely sliced (white part)
1 clove garlic crushed
1 carrot diced
2-3 white potatoes diced
1 small purple sweet potato diced
2 stalks celery sliced
1 cup stock of choice
1 can crushed tomatoes
6-8 gluten-free sausages sliced
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- Pre heat oven to 160-170 degrees
- In a stove friendly casserole dish Sauté vegetables in olive oil
- Add sausages, tin of tomatoes and stock
- Stir and place in oven for 45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. (Check and stir a few times while cooking)
- Serve with brown rice,quinoa or mashed potato


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brimfield, MA city guide
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Today's city guide comes from Meaghan Dunn, a college student and co-owner of Mole Hollow Candles, a family-owned and operated handmade candle company in Sturbridge, MA. In this guide, Meaghan shares some of the fascinating and charming spots of Brimfield, MA (as well as the neighboring areas of Sturbridge and Brookfields). Thanks, Meaghan, for such a wonderful guide! — Stephanie
*A devastating tornado hit the Brimfield area this June. Please click here if you're interested in donating your time or a financial contribution to the clean up and relief efforts.
Read the full guide after the jump . . .
Brimfield, MA, is known primarily for the thrice-yearly flea market that consumes the worldwide design, decorating and collecting communities. What many don't realize is that the local area is home to a slew of treasures not related to the market itself, which are nearly as charming and exciting as the spools of vintage textile or the cut-glass drawer pulls that can be hunted down at the market. All of these attractions are open year-round, so they can provide a much-needed break from the occasional mayhem that is the flea market or can be seen at other points during the year when the traffic along Route 20 is less of a nightmare.
I have been a member of the Sturbridge community on and off since I was born, and my experience has been that the Brimfield area is so much more dynamic than just the flea-market culture that springs up in May, July and September. The area is rife with restaurants and shops run by terrific people who have a real passion for what they do. I hope that you will take the time to visit a few of these spots if you're ever in town for the flea market or driving up I-84. (Hint: The exits for most of these places are the first two off of the I-84/Mass Pike interchange, so if you're looking to escape traffic around the holidays or during the summer, these are great little stops to make.)
Please keep in mind that this area, like many smaller, relatively rural destinations, is not huge on nightlife. There are a few bars and a plethora of excellent restaurants, but if you're looking for real nightlife, you will most likely be left wanting.
I've divided the guide by town/region: You'll find sections for Sturbridge, Brimfield and the Brookfields. Most places are pretty close together, but you're looking at a bit of a scenic drive if you venture from the market into the Brookfields, so keep that in mind when planning excursions.
There are so many places to visit, and this is by no means an exhaustive guide, so please stop anywhere that looks enticing — I'm sure it will be fabulous!
View Brimfield City Guide Map in a larger map.
Sturbridge is the first town that you will enter when exiting I-84 to get to Brimfield, and it is comprised of Sturbridge itself and the village of Fiskdale. It houses some of the more upscale dining restaurants and the majority of the shops in the area, as well as some chain hotels that are good options for lodging if you're traveling with a family or if the smaller, independent places are booked.
Rovezzi's Restaurant: Located in a charming old colonial, Rovezzi's is known for upscale Italian food. The portions are good-sized, and the staff is very accommodating. Any of the seafood dishes are both fresh and delicious, and the desserts are not to be missed. 2 School Street, Fiskdale MA 01518
Sturbridge Coffee House: The only locally owned, independent coffee place in the area. Serves coffee/espresso/lattes and a selection of food that includes breakfast pastries and wraps. 479 Main St Fiskdale, MA 01518
The Whistling Swan and Ugly Duckling Loft: These two restaurants are located in an old colonial house, with the Whistling Swan downstairs and the Ugly Duckling Loft on the top floor. The Whistling Swan is less casual and emphasizes fine dining, while the Ugly Duckling Loft is one of the true bars in the community. It serves casual fare and bar bites around a sunken bar with a great atmosphere and live music. 502 Main Street Fiskdale, MA 01518
Cedar St. Grille: Run by the same owners as The Whistling Swan, Cedar St. Grille aims for the "American Bistro" feel, which I would interpret as traditional dishes reinterpreted with unusual ingredients (e.g., lobster sliders and crab nachos), and it gets rave reviews from everyone who visits. 12 Cedar Street, Sturbridge MA, 01566
The Publick House: Built in 1771, the Publick House is located in the center of Sturbridge along Main Street. It is quaint with a colonial feel and a great bakery that makes fantastic gingerbread houses around Christmas. I would recommend booking a room in either the Publick House Historic Inn or the Chamberlain House (both on the property) for a more authentic experience than the lodge. 277 Main Street Sturbridge, MA 01566
Sturbridge Host Hotel: The Sturbridge Host Hotel is located along Cedar Lake off of Route 20. It is independently owned and operated, and the only hotel on this guide that has an indoor pool. The rooms themselves are pretty basic and frill-free, but they allow pets, which can be a definite plus if you're traveling with animals. 366 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA 01566
Shop, See & Do
Mole Hollow Candles: Mole Hollow has been making hand-dipped taper candles and hand-poured pillars and votives since 1969. We offer daily factory tours and have an on-site seconds store and gift store that is open from 10–5 daily. If you stop by and say that you read about us on Design*Sponge, we'll give you a surprise! 208 Charlton Rd (Route 20), Sturbridge MA 01566
Sturbridge Pottery: Hand-thrown, glazed and fired pottery with a gallery that is open 9–5 daily. The raku are particularly beautiful, and depending on the day, you can watch one of the artisans at the wheel. 99 New Boston Road Sturbridge, MA 01566
Old Sturbridge Village: The largest outdoor living history museum in northeast New England. The village is a mainstay of the community and a great place to stop if you're traveling with kids or have an affinity for colonial style. There are docents in period clothing, a working blacksmith, educational programs and many opportunities to see farm animals. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge, MA 01566
The Bird Store and More: As the name suggests, this store is full of all things bird related. It may sound kooky at first, but it is endearing and definitely worth a wander; the birdhouses are beautiful. 4 Cedar Street Sturbridge, MA 01566
Sturbridge Antique Shops: An antique cooperative located along Route 20. The selection is small when compared with the flea market's, but if you're driving by when there's no market and want to do some shopping, it's a great spot to visit. 128 Charlton Rd, (Route 20) Sturbridge, MA 01566
The town of Brimfield is the home of the Antiques Show & Flea Market. It is more of a "daytime" community than Sturbridge, meaning that most of the restaurants are oriented toward breakfast and lunch in order to serve the greatest number of people headed to the flea market. So, if you're looking to get a drink at night or a late bite to eat, I would recommend heading to one of the places in Sturbridge, which tend to be open (slightly) later.
Francesco's: A family-owned and operated Italian restaurant that features large, family-style portions. Very casual and friendly, which makes it a great place to stop after the flea market. 45 Palmer Road, Brimfield, MA 01010
The Apple Barn Cafe: Primarily a breakfast place with excellent waffles. The Apple Barn used to be a restaurant that was only open during the flea markets, but it was so successful that it is now open year-round, and the lot is always full. 52 Palmer Rd, Brimfield, MA 01010. (413) 245-4575
Hoo Ya's: Traditional American breakfast and lunch. Eggs, hash browns, pancakes and large sandwiches. Hoo Ya's is extremely casual, very popular and has an exceedingly friendly staff. 13 Main Street, Brimfield, MA 01010. (413) 245-3500
Yankee Cricket B&B: This five-room B&B is run by Bill and Shirley Simonic, who are the go-to people for all things Brimfield. The Yankee Cricket has a great reputation within the community, and I have heard that the pancakes are phenomenal. 106 Five Bridge Road, Brimfield, MA 01010
Nathan Goodale House B&B: Another B&B in Brimfield with a very good reputation. Like the Yankee Cricket, it fills up fast during the flea-market season, so call in advance to reserve a room. 11 Warren Rd, Brimfield, MA 01010
Shop, See & Do
Brimfield Antique Show and Flea Market: In the town of Brimfield itself, the main attraction is definitely the Flea Market. You can find a slew of treasures at these markets (anything imaginable really), and they're quite the experience, with some unbelievable people watching. The dates for 2011 and 2012 can be found in the link, as well as directions to the fields.
The Brookfields are a collection of towns (East, West and North) that are about a half-hour from Sturbridge and Brimfield. They are charming rural communities with a few sparkling locations that offer a dramatically different atmosphere from what you would find in the two previous towns.
Salem Cross Inn (also mentioned in the "Stay" section): There are two restaurants on site — the Hexmark Tavern and the restaurant within the inn itself. Both serve traditional American food such as steaks, seafood and my favorite, chicken pot pie. The Inn also has a yearly roast that occurs in September and a series of "fireplace feasts" that take place on weekends from late fall to early spring. 260 West Main Street, West Brookfield, MA 01585
Clam Box: Serves fried seafood and ice cream. Prices are very reasonable, the food is delicious and the portions are huge. I strongly recommend the fried clams. 53 S Maple St. Brookfield, MA 01506 (508) 867-2047
Howards Drive In: Ribs, burgers, ice cream and fresh fried seafood. Howards gets consistently great reviews from locals, and it's a great place to visit if you're very hungry! 121 East Main St. (Route 9) West Brookfield, MA. (508) 867-6504
Salem Cross Inn: A classic New England Inn with a colonial flair that is frequented by a variety of celebrities. Family-owned and operated with great food (see above) and seasonal attractions. 260 West Main Street, West Brookfield, MA 01585
See & Do
Brookfield Orchards: Pick your own apples with a country store that sells fabulous apple dumplings and pre-picked fruit. Open year-round, but picking begins Labor Day weekend. 12 Lincoln Road, North Brookfield MA 01535
Ragged Hill Orchard: Pick your own blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, peaches, pears and apples. Picking spans from July to November depending on the fruit, and there is a country store that sells apple cider, pies and local food products like honey and jam. 94 John Gilbert Road, West Brookfield MA 01532
Notable Locals
Paul Girouard: Paul is primarily a cabinetmaker, but he makes custom handmade guitars on the side. The woodworking is beautiful, and he can make them in basically any shape imaginable. The business name is Girouard Guitars.
Ann Malone: Ann makes the raku at Sturbridge Pottery. Her work is beautiful, and she has a pretty interesting background.
Halfhearted Comeback: A rock band that is headed up by two of our employees, Jed Giard and Matt Wright. Their music is loud but good, and they have been working on a few new tracks.