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FULLERTON, Calif.-- Cal State Fullerton looks to earn its first win streak of the season as it finishes its brief two-game homestand with the University of San Francisco Friday at 2 p.m. in Titan Gym. The Titans will then head up to Los Angeles to take on Loyola Marymount next Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Gersten Pavillion.
Cal State Fullerton's game vs. San Francisco will have a live video stream available for free on BigWest.TV. The link is available on the CSUF Women's Basketball Schedule page at www.fullertontitans.com. There will also be a video stream available (subscription required) for the Loyola Marymount game. To watch, go to www.lmulions.com and click on the women's basketball schedule page.
Audio coverage for both Saturday's game vs. San Francisco and Tuesday's contest vs. Loyola Marymount will be available for free through FullertonTitans.com. Just click the audio link on the CUSF Women's Basketball schedule page to listen.
Live stats will be provided for both games this week. To access live stats for the San Francisco game, go to www.fullertontitans.com and click on the women's basketball schedule then click the link for live stats. For the Loyola Marymount game go to www.lmulions.com and click on the women's basketball schedule then click the GameTracker link.
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Fans can keep up with the latest in Titans athletics by following us on Facebook (CSUF.Athletics), Twitter (@FullertonTitans) and YouTube.com (YouTube.com/csfathletics). In addition, the women's basketball team has established its own official Facebook and Twitter pages (@WBBTitans)
A Look at the Series...
Cal State Fullerton (1-1) vs. San Francisco (2-0)
Overall Record 6-9
Home Record 4-3
Away Record 2-5
Neutral Site Record 0-1
Longest Win Streak 2 games
Longest Losing Streak 5 games
Current Streak Won 2
Record in Last 10 Meetings 4-6
Last Meeting
Dec. 20, 2011 at San Francisco (W, 55-50)
Last Meeting at Titan Gym
Nov. 18, 2010 (W, 69-66)
Series Notes: Cal State Fullerton was able to pull off a nailbiter the last time these two teams got together as Lauren Bushong hit a pair of clutch free throws with inside of a minute to play to lift the Titans to a 55-50 victory in the Bay Area. Before those two free thows, the Dons rattled off seven unanswered points to tie the game at 45-45 with three minutes to play...Bushong finished with nine points and 14 rebounds (then a career high)....Mya Olivier chipped in seven rebounds as well...Over the last seven meetings, only once was the game decided by 10+ points (11/19/07- L, 73-63)...Largest margin of victory vs. Dons was 79-54 (25 pts) Nov. 27, 1987 at home...Largest margin of defeat was a 96-56 (40 pts) loss Nov. 25, 2000 at home.
Something About San Francisco
After posting a 5-25 record (3-13 West Cost Conference) in 2011-12, and picked to finish last in the WCC in this year's preseason coaches poll, the Dons are off to an impressive 2-0 start. The wins have come over Big West brethrens, UC Davis (72-65) and Hawai'i (65-52). UC Davis and Hawai'i were picked to finish seventh and sixth in the conference, respectively, this season according to the Big West's preseason media poll. San Francisco now looks for it's third straight win over a Big West oppenent. Cal State Fullerton is the last Big West member to defeat the Dons (W, 55-50) on Dec. 12, 2012. In the early going senior gaurd Mel Khlok leads the Dons in points (16 ppg), field goals made (10), and minutes per game (34.5).
Cal State Fullerton (1-1) vs. Loyola Marymount (1-2)
Overall Record 6-8
Home Record 3-4
Away Record 3-3
Neutral Site Record 0-1
Longest Win Streak 3 games
Longest Losing Streak 7 game
Current Streak Won 1
Record in Last 10 Meetings 3-7
Last Meeting
Nov. 21, 2011 at Titan Gym (W, 79-52)
Last Meeting at Loyola Marymount
Dec. 7, 2010 (L, 77-76)
Series Notes: Mya Olivier scored eight points and pulled down a game-high 10 boards to lead Fullerton to a 79-52 win the last time these two schools met on Nov. 21, 2011...The win snapped what was a seven-game losing streak to LMU that dated back to Dec. 9, 1998...The game also served as the school's largest margin of victory over LMU (27 pts)...In addition, it gave the Titans their best start in 15 years as they opened 3-0 last season for the first time since the 1981-82 season...Two of the last three meetings between the two schools have been decided by two points or less...The Titans have dropped three straight games at LMU with the average margin of defeat being 18.6 points per game (last win: 12/03/1996, 60-58)...Largest magin of defeat overall was 80-51 (29 pts) Nov. 21, 1999 at LMU.
Looking at LMU
The Lions come into the game still looking to build a win streak after beating Long Beach State 58-52 Thursday night for its first win of the season. The win came on heels of a heartbreaking loss at New Mexico State, 77-76 in overtime. The game was their first overtime affair since the 2009-10 season. Senior gaurd Alex Cowling leads the Lions in scoring (14.3 ppg) and is second in rebounding (7.3 rpg). Cowling was named a preseason All-West Coast Conference member for the fourth consecutive year and ranks sixth on the all-time WCC scoring list with 1,771 points
Last Time Out For the Titans
Cal State Fullerton came through in a big way last Sunday afternoon, defeating Sacramento State 94-75 behind a career-high 18 points from Chante Miles in the Titans' home opener.
Miles and Alex Thomas (17 pts) both scored career highs and combined to score 35 points to lead five Fullerton players in double figures for the game.
Sadie Clements and Taylor Peacocke led the way for Sacramento State (0-2), each going for 15 points. Megan Kritscher also chipped in with 11 points and five blocked shots for the Hornets.
Fullerton came out of the break leading 43-31 and held serve until the Hornets went on a quick 5-0 run thanks to a Se'nyce Parrish three-ball and two Fantasia Hilliard free throws to cut the Titans' lead to 51-44 with 15:58 left in the contest.
However, that would be as close as the Hornets would get, as Cal State Fullerton's offense exploded for 15 points over the next five-plus minutes, at one point knocking down four consecutive field goals to take a commanding 69-54 lead with 10:28 left in the game.
The Titan lead ballooned to as big as 22 points with about a minute left to play, before eventually taking home the victory.
It's Early, but Still...
As of Nov. 16, Cal State Fullerton leads the Big West in scoring (83.0 ppg), rebounding (55.0 rpg), rebounding margin (+14.5), second in scoring margin (+7.5 ppg), second field goal defense (.352), fourth in field goal percentage (.391), fourth in free throw percentage (.705), fourth in blocks (3.5 bpg), and fourth in steals (11 spg).
Tailoring Greatness
Tailer Butler's 16 point, 10 rebound performance (both career highs) opening night at Nevada was the first double-double of her career. It also marked Fullerton's first double-double since Natalie Williams went for 11 points and 18 rebounds Feb. 16, 2012 vs. Cal State Bakersfield (also recorded career-highs in both points and rebounds). Butler's performance was actually the first time in 14 games a Titans' player had recorded a double-double in a winning effort (Mya Olivier, 12 pts and 17 reb in a 67-58 over Cal State Bakersfield on 01/14/12).
Taking the Lead
Chante Miles' 18 points vs. Sacramento State on Nov. 11 is the most points any Titan player not named Megan Richardson has scored since Mya Olivier went for a career-high 23 points Jan. 28, 2012 vs. Long Beach State. Miles is currently tied with Tailer Butler for the team lead in scoring, averaging 14.5 points per contest.
Block Party
With Lauren Bushong's two blocks at Nevada opening night she passed Charlee Underwood (50, 2003-07) for eigth on the school's all-time block list. Bushong currently owns 51 career blocks. She's just six blocks shy of tying Kisa Hughes (57, 1991-92) for seventh on the all-time list.
After suffering a season-ending injury early into the 2010-11 season, she rebounded in a positive manner last year, finishing as the team's leading rebounder (7.4 rpg) and third on the team in scoring (8.8 ppg) in addition to earning a Big West Honorable Mention.
Register for 2012-13 Tip-off Party
The Cal State Fullerton women's basketball team invites fans and supporters of the program to its third-annual Tip-Off Celebration and fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m. at the Titan Student Union Pavilion on campus.
Tickets are $40 for a night of fun, food, and dancing as attendees will get a chance to meet with and hear from head coach Marcia Foster and the rest of the coaching staff as well as members of the 2012-13 Titans' squad.
For more information about the event, please contact Assistant Coach Monica Quan via email at firstname.lastname@example.com or at 657-278-7655, or register online at www.fullertontitans.com.
Breaking Down the Titans
Cal State Fullerton returns two starters and seven letterwinners overall from last season's squad that finished 11-19 overall and 4-12 in the Big West Conference, good enough for eighth place. The Titans were the No. 8 seed in last year's conference tournament, falling to top-seeded Cal Poly in the opening round for a second consecutive season, 71-53.
A new era of Fullerton basketball begins after the team says goodbye to two of the top three scorers from a year ago in Megan Richardson (16.1 ppg) and Lauren Chow (8.1 ppg) due to graduation. However, the Titans will have some stability with the return 2012 All-Big West honorable mention Mya Olivier who returns as the team's leading rebounder (7.4 rpg) from a season ago. Twenty-six game starter Kathleen Iwuoha also returns looking to build off a solid freshman campaign where she averaged 5.7 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.
Titans Tabbed 10th in Big West Media Poll
The Cal State Fullerton women's basketball team was picked to finish 10th in the 2012-13 Big West Conference race according to a vote of league media members released by the conference office on Oct. 24.
The Titans received 29 points to finish just behind Orange County rival UC Irvine, which was ninth with 65 points. Cal State Northridge managed to edge out Pacific as the favorite to take home the conference crown with six first place votes and 161 points overall. Pacific was tabbed second with 159 points (five first place votes), UC Santa Barbara third with 153 points (three first place votes), Cal Poly fourth with 127 votes (one first place vote), Long Beach State fifth with 116 points (one first place vote), Hawai'i sixth with 81 points, UC Davis seventh with 80 first place votes, and UC Riverside eighth with 74 points.
Filling in the Holes
Cal State Fullerton returns just 52 percent of its 1,830 points scored, 60 percent of its rebounds, 53 percent of its field goals made, 28 percent of its three-pointers made, 61 percent of its free throws made, 43 percent of its assists, and 63 percent of its steals from a season ago.
New Kids on the Block
The Titans bring in four new faces to this year's squad, but only two true freshmen compared to the seven that joined last year's team. The Titans welcome Brianna Barfield (TR, Citrus JC), Xava Grooms (TR, Utah State), Briana Hubbard (FR), and Annie Park (FR).
You Can't Teach Tall
This year's Titan squad could be one of the tallest in recent memory; featuring six players listed at 6-feet or taller –tied for the tallest Fullerton squad since the 2007-08 team listed seven players taller than 6-foot.
Tourney Tested
The Titans will face a schedule loaded with postseason participants in 2011-12 as they will face three (with a fourth possible depending upon the outcome of the Cal Classic Nov. 23- 24th) NCAA Tournament teams from a year ago (Georgetown, Gonzaga, Big West rival UC Santa Barbara, and possibly California) as well as five WNIT teams from 2011-12 in Oregon State, Cal Poly, Cal State Northridge, Pacific, and UC Davis for a total of at least eight tournament teams. That matches the amount faced last season.
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Cal State Fullerton boasts a rigorous 12-game non-conference schedule that includes one neutral contest against a team hovering near the AP preseason top 25 rankings in No. 33 Georgetown. Depending upon the outcome of the first game of the Cal Classic (Nov. 23- Nov. 24th) the Titans could also square off against No. 13 California in Berkeley. Seven of the Titans' 12 non-conference affairs will be played away from Titan Gym. Gonzaga is also ranked 29th in the USA Today preseason coaches poll (California 15th, Georgetown 30th).
California Dreamin'
All 14 players on the roster call California home. Twelve of the 14 players are from Southern California while two are from up north. All three assistant coaches completed their undergraduate degrees at Southern California instituations as well. (Lori Morris at San Diego, Jorge Cerna at San Diego State, and Monica Quan at Concordia)
Fullerton's Fountian of Youth
The Titans come into the 2012-13 season tied for the sixth youngest team in Division I basketball, with the team's average experience being one year per player. The program holds five freshman, five sophomores, three juniors (with one being a JC transfer in Brianna Barfield), and one senior. The Titans have lost three starters from last year's squad in senior Megan Richardson, senior Lauren Chow, and junior Alicya Crisp. Sophomore center Jasmine Grayson left the program as well
Aloha Hawai'i!
The Big West Conference welcomes the University of Hawai'i women's basketball team back to the league for its second stint as a Big West women's basketball participant. The Rainbow Wahine was a member of the Big West from 1984-1996.
Cal State Fullerton will play 18 conference games (one home, one away vs. Hawai'i added) instead of the traditional 16 games as has been done in years past. The Titans will still play 29 regular season games, two non-conference games have been subtracted. The top eight teams in the conference will still qualify for the Big West Tournament. San Diego State will return as the conference's 11th member, effective July 1, 2013.


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Top 10 Tips for The Second Placement
Moving to another school, even for a relatively short time, can cause anxiety. We know this; we understand it and it is perfectly normal. You have all been making excellent progress in your first half term as trainee teachers, are feeling settled and now suddenly the carpet is ripped from under your feet and you begin to doubt yourself.
Again, this is normal!
The second placement can be daunting, but if approached positively as an opportunity rather than a chore, it offers you huge scope for development as well as the chance to see a very different school and potentially exciting new ways of working.
To try and help put your minds at rest and also to ensure you make the most of every moment of the next seven weeks, we've put together our top 10 tips for maximising the second placement:
- Be sensitive to the different contexts of your two placement schools. No-one wants a trainee who spends the whole placement saying, "Oh, at my other school the children were much brighter", or other similarly loaded statements!
- Ask questions. There will be so much to take in and not long to do it, so use your mentor, the Professional Tutor within the school, and staff you observe or work alongside to fill you in about why certain things are done the way they are.
- Use your reflective log frequently. The different educational approaches within schools will form a central part of your PGCert work and also allow you to begin to form your own educational values and beliefs. Different is not better or worse necessarily, but it is definitely worth noting and reflecting on.
- Pace yourself. No-one is expecting you to walk into a brand new school and start mastering the students on day one. Observe, notice and begin to know the character of your groups.
- Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Placement Two is wonderful because it frees you up to try things. You will only be in this school for seven weeks (unless they love you so much they sign you up on the spot!) and that can be liberating.
- Discuss your needs and areas for focus with your mentor. You need to share as much as possible about your perceived strengths and areas for focus from the first half term so they can help you plan activities to support those elements.
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Sunday, 15 April, 2001, 06:32 GMT 07:32 UK
Timeline: London bomb attacks
The blast at a north west London postal sorting office is the latest in a long line of bomb attacks in London.
BBC Television Centre, Shepherd's Bush, March 2001 Officers were carrying out a controlled explosion on a bomb in a taxi when it went off yards from the front door of BBC Television Centre. Staff had already been evacuated after police received a coded warning. A London Underground worker suffered deep cuts and some damage was caused to the front of the building.
MI6 spy headquarters, central London, September 2000 A rocket launcher device was used in an attack on the MI6 spy headquarters in central London. The missile shattered an eighth floor window on the southern side of the building, but there were no casualties. Dissident Irish republicans were the main suspects.
Ealing Broadway, July 2000 Police destroyed a bomb left near railway tracks near Ealing Broadway tube station. Dissident republican terrorist group the Real IRA was understood to be behind the attack.
Hammersmith Bridge, June 2000 A high grade bomb exploded underneath the bridge without warning. No one was injured but the blast caused traffic chaos. Dissident republican terrorist group the Real IRA was believed to be behind the attack.
Aldwych bus, February 1996 IRA man Edward O'Brien was blown up and killed by his own bomb when it accidentally detonated and ripped apart the bus on which he was travelling as it passed along Aldwych, central London.
Docklands, February 1996 The IRA signals the end of its first ceasefire with the bombing of South Quay in London's Docklands, killing two people and injuring many more.
Israeli Embassy, July 1994 14 people injured by a 30lb bomb at the embassy near Kensington Palace. A second bombing struck Balfour House in Finchley, north London, home of an Israeli charity, 12 hours later. Four people were slightly hurt. Islamic extremists were blamed.
Heathrow Airport, March 1994 The IRA launched a series of mortar attacks on the airport, partially paralysing the capital's main air route.
Bishopsgate, April 1993 An IRA truck bomb devastated the Bishopsgate area of London's financial centre, killing one and injuring 44, as well as causing damage running into hundreds of millions of pounds.
City of London, April 1992 Three killed when IRA bomb exploded outside the Baltic Exchange.
Downing Street, February 1991 The IRA fired mortar bombs at Downing Street during a Gulf War Cabinet meeting presided over by the then Prime Minister, John Major. No one hurt.
Harrods, December 1983 Six killed, three of them police, and 90 injured in IRA bombing.
Hyde Park, July 1982 Eleven soldiers killed and 50 people injured in attacks on Household Cavalry in Rotten Row and at the band stand in Regent's Park.
Dorchester Hotel, June 1982 A gunman linked to the notorious terrorist Abu Nidal, leader of the Fatah Revolutionary Council, shot and crippled Shlomo Argov, Israel's 53-year-old ambassador to London, in an attack outside the hotel in Park Lane.
House of Commons, March 1979 Airey Neave MP, the then shadow Northern Ireland Secretary and a close friend of Tory leader Margaret Thatcher, was killed by an Irish National Liberation Army car bomb in the Commons' car park.
Europa Hotel, Mayfair, August 1978 An El Al air hostess was killed and six fellow crew members injured in a gun and grenade attack, carried out by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), on a coach outside the hotel in Mayfair. One of the bombers also died.
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Power of Peace is the newest tee from Skilla Fashion and I really like it! The shirts, which are available now and printed on American Apparel blanks, feature the universally recognized peace sign, in hand and symbol form. The shirts also feature the Skilla Fashion logo on the upper back of the shirt for an added touch.Â
Skilla Fashion recently sent over this tee to me and I will be reviewing this shirt in an upcoming episode of Co-Tee TV. In the meantime, you guys should definitely check it out! Some sizes are already sold out like small in both mens and womens sizes. They also released a coupon of new belts as well. Why not pick one up to match your new shirt? The shirt is priced at $20 and you can pick up the Music For All belt (see below)Â for just $12.50.Â


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That's right, we will be making our first TV appearance this week!!
On Friday, June 6 at 8:25am, Whispered Words will be interviewed on the Global TV Saskatoon Morning Show, and then we will play a song!!
I had the opportunity to meet Joelle from the Global TV Morning Show at a friend's place recently, and after talking with her about the CD Release Party for a bit, she asked for the band website (good thing I had just built it!), and said she might be in touch to have us on. I filed it under "nice things people say at parties" and thanked her, and did not expect to get the email we received a couple of days later asking if Friday the 6th would work!
Amazing what opportunities arise, hey? I am so thankful for the chance to share our music with a wider audience who might never hear it otherwise!
So tune in and check out a glimpse of what the CD Release is going to be like! Larry and myself and our friend Ty are going to play an acoustic version of one of our songs.
Until next time,
Posted by admin and tagged as CD Release, global TV saskatoon, local Saskatoon bands, Whispered Words


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Thursday, June 5, 2014
Suminagashi Minis
If you've never tried Suminagashi before, you must! But be warned, it's highly addictive. Suminagashi ("floating ink") is a paper marbling process that originated in Japan in the 12th century. My Abstract Art Fun Class (K-3rd) created mini monoprints using 4X6 photo paper. Each student had a small plastic container of water. With a small brush they floated their Sumi ink on the top of their water. When they were finished laying their colors, they gently swirled the water with the backs of their brushes and then laid their paper on top. Each monoprint is completely unique, like a fingerprint. I chose each child's best 3 and mounted them on black foam core. I've also done this project at my daughter's birthday party and the children created note cards and notepads. And my last Abstract Art Class used their Suminagashi prints in a collage.
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The Song of Songs:
A New Translation, Introduction and Commentary
In collaboration with Ariel Bloch.
New York: Random House, 1995;
Berkeley: University of California Press, 1998.
New York: Modern Library Classic Paperback, 2006
This book can be puchased on Amazon.com
Chana Bloch reading from The Song of Songs
Sample Jorge Liderman's setting of the Bloch translation
of The Song of Songs
The Song of Songs
Now he has brought me to the house of wine,
and his flag over me is love.
Let me lie among vine blossoms,
in a bed of apricots!
I am in the fever of love.
His left hand beneath my head,
his right arm
holding me close.
Daughters of Jerusalem, swear to me
by the gazelles, by the deer in the field,
that you will never awaken love
until it is ripe. (2:4-7)
Awake, north wind; O south wind, come,
breathe upon my garden,
let its spices stream out.
Let my lover come into his garden
and taste its delicious fruit.
I have come into my garden,
my sister, my bride,
I have gathered my myrrh and my spices,
I have eaten from the honeycomb,
I have drunk the milk and the wine.
Feast, friends, and drink
till you are drunk with love! (4:16-5:1)
"Chana and Ariel Bloch's new translation of the Song of Songs is quite simply the best version in the English language. Its poetic voice, intimate, dignified, and informed by meticulous scholarship, carries us into the Eden of the original Hebrew text: a world in which the sexual awakening of two unmarried lovers is celebrated with a sensuality and a richness of music that are thrilling beyond words." -- Stephen Mitchell
"Chana and Ariel Bloch's translation, a rare conjunction of refined poetic resourcefulness and philological precision, brings us closer to the magical freshness of this ancient Hebrew love poetry than has any other English version." -- Robert Alter (from the Afterword)
"[Chana and Ariel Bloch's] translation of The Song of Songs is lucid and direct, and has a lyrical purity that is delightful. It seems to me a model of how such work may be done." -- W. S. Merwin
"[This translation] has a crisp energy that mirrors the poem's springtime mood, and a phrasing that captures the impulsiveness and the delight of the lovers in each other and in their mutual imaginative play. . . . Next to Genesis, no book in the Hebrew Bible has had a stronger influence on Western literature than the Song of Songs. This attractive and exuberant edition helps to explain much of its power, while leaving its mystery intact. " -- Alicia Ostriker, The New York Review of Books
"[A] masterpiece has just appeared in America. . . . This is Chana and Ariel Bloch's beautiful translation of the Song of Songs, with the English and the Hebrew on facing pages, an informative introduction, wonderfully interesting notes, and a thought-provoking afterword by Robert Alter." -- Gabriel Josipovici, The Times Literary Supplement (London), International Books of the Year Selection, 1995
"Ariel and Chana Bloch have succeeded in an extraordinarily difficult task. This is the best and most enjoyable translation of the Song of Songs that I know. Their notes, too, offer excellent insights to readers who know Hebrew and, for that matter, to those who do not." -- Elaine Pagels
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It doesn't take much to persuade local poet Tam Craven to create new examples of his inimitable verse – but he reckons his latest effort is, like his favourite team, in a league of its own.
"I should really have waited until 2017 to publish my book The Lisbon Lions," he says – reflecting on the Celts' annum mirabilis in 1967 – "but I just couldn't wait that long."
Even the first few words on the book's front cover give a hefty clue to the author's adoration of the Hoops: "Caress Every Love That I Cherish
And take me back to nineteen sixty seven
For that was the year that Glasgow Celtic
"Took all of its fans up to Heaven"
The book is crammed, as you would expect, with pictures galore from the glory year, all garnished with rhymes about the individual heroes and what they achieved.
For some reason there are exactly 67 verses in the book, which can be obtained from Tam directly at his weekend stall in Glasgow's Candleriggs market (Saturday and Sunday) priced (funnily enough) at £19.67.
Or you can email tam at email@example.com or visit his website at www.insideasnowdrop.com


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The Blue Eagles are struggling? Not really. We are where we've always been.
Ateneo 61 vs. Adamson 51
by rick olivares photo by raddy mabasa
Thursday July 30, 2009
Araneta Coliseum
The Blue Eagles are struggling? Not really. We are where we've always been.
Ateneo 61 vs. Adamson 51
by rick olivares photo by raddy mabasa
Thursday July 30, 2009
Araneta Coliseum
If you thought the Ateneo Blue Eagles were take to the floor with fire in their eyes and smoke coming out of their nostrils then you would have been disappointed.
After that jarring reality check of a loss to UP, you'd think they flatten the Adamson Falcons whether they are a dark horse contender or not.
Instead, it was their game that was flat. No fluidity. And it's not as if Adamson's defense was great. If it wasn't for a seven minute stretch that bridged the second and third quarters where the Blue Eagles outscored the Falcons 21-6, then that breathing room might have not been enough to hold off the late rally by Leo Austria's charges.
The loss to UP made other teams look at the game tape to see how Ateneo can be beaten. Well, it still takes a lot of things – the usual great shooting and defense, spotty officiating, and a dollop of good luck. Yet it seems that every year, there is that one loss that sends us spinning out of our axis – sometimes temporarily and at times, well, out of orbit as the Blue Eagles crash and burn.
In 2006, there was at that time that seemingly innocuous loss to UST in the second round. But that propelled them to the title series and gave them the confidence to beat Ateneo. In 2007, there was that second round game to NU that has been talked about ad infinitum. Everyone and their mother know by now what happened. And in 2008, there was that first round loss to FEU where Eric Salamat nearly suffered a season-ending injury. Only Salamat came back and the Blue Eagles found their stride and kicked serious tail.
That brings us to the loss to UP that totally blew the race for the leader board wide open (not to mention making things more interesting). And just when you think that Ateneo was firing on all cylinders after taking the UST Tigers to the cleaners, the Blue Eagles, now an island surrounded by a sea of question marks, are struggling.
But… again… unlike the aforementioned losses to UST and NU that came late in the second round, the last two were in the first and they give the coaching staff a chance and the players to adjust.
Some will make much of streaks – the one that was snapped by UP and ongoing one versus Adamson. At this point, they're meaningless. As Norman Black is wont to say, "I wasn't here for half of them. We just try to win every game regardless of who it is."
And boy do they need to. Against Adamson, who are certainly much better than their 1-4 indicates and were eager to upset the Ateneans, the Blue Eagles were maddening in their inconsistency and poor execution.
One can point an accusing finger to the officiating that without a doubt was horrible (but not yet bordering on the criminal that seemed to plague the league in the past few years). Still that isn't much.
With all the double and triple teaming of Rabeh Al-Hussaini, it has become imperative for all to contribute. And having Nonoy Baclao chase down the opposing team's leading scorer has told heavily on our interior defense not to mention his game.
The Ateneo captain's stats are down as are his blocks. In his first few games last season, the Ateneo captain was averaging 8.1 ppg, 7.4 rpg, and 2.6 bpg. In the first five matches of season 72, Baclao is averaging 4ppg, 7.6 rpg, 1apg, and 2bpg.
Against UST he had zero blocks. In Season 70, his first year on Team A, he registered six games with zero blocks. Ironically, he came of age with that freak loss to NU but has since picked up on his scoring and defense. In Season 71, the only time he did not get a block was in UP in the first round.
Consider the players he's been matched up: Al Ramos, Val Acuña, Dylan Ababou, Woody Co, and Jan Colina. Every one of them scored in double digits as they ran Baclao ragged. And in the five games, we only won the rebounding battle once (but we've lost on the offensive boards every time out).
And Jai Reyes, who has been playing hurt, has managed to crack jokes about coming off the bench. But his humor aside, Reyes simply has too much pride not to give up. What made him effective last year was he was taking shots in rhythm, in the flow of the offense. This year he had steadily scored but they've come sporadically to not make a huge impact. "I'm not going to make excuses but I have to step up to help our team. Rabeh cannot do it alone."
But that is why basketball is a team sport. Eric Salamat may not be as effective as he was on defense last year but he is slowly emerging as an offensive force. Salamat helped get the lead in the middle of the game and it was Reyes who finished off the Falcons as his three-point bombs fell at the right time that put out the rally fires of the San Marcelino team.
As the "guy" who replaced Chris Tiu in the starting line-up, he is up to the challenge of bringing that energy to the first unit. It hasn't been easy but he figures, it's just a matter of time. When asked if the match against Adamson, where he broke out for 16 points in his best game of the year so far, he echoed Reyes, "Sana tuloy tuloy na 'to. You know us naman at ako rin, always giving things that one big fight."
For all the offensive foibles, it is not as grim as it may sound because we're still on top at 4-1 with plenty of room to improve. In case it has been lost in those great expectations by those who have been spoiled by great Ateneo basketball, the team only began to hit its stride following its loss to FEU in the first round of last year. And the first round isn't even done.
They don't have to come out with fire and brimstone. They'll do what they do best – swoop down on the foe with great inside play and those three-point bombs from the outside.
We've still a long way to go.
Ateneo 61 – Salamat 16, Reyes 10, Chua 8, Al-Hussaini 6, Monfort 5, Buenafe 5, Baclao 4, Austria 4, Long 3, Salva 0
Adamson 51 – Colina 11, Canuday 11, Cañada 8, Alvarez 8, Nuyles 7, Santos 3, Margallo 3, Lozada 0, Galinato 0, Camson 0, Cabrera 0


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Review: Under Great White Northern Lights
Occasionally it's hard being stuck in the past. Occasionally furiously typing away about the first album of the White Stripes is hard when there are exciting new projects going on outside. Occasionally one must write ones thoughts while they are still fresh in one's mind. So I interrupt my usual schedule to bring you my review of the new and much-anticipated White Stripes movie Under Great White Northern Lights. These reviews will be a regular thing and accompany any major Jack White new release. So about the film….
The film opens with a cameraman being dispatched amongst a group of befuddled and excited fans looking for the venue of the Stripes oncoming secret show. One slightly anxious fan innocently asks the cameraman to point him in the direction of the show. Later on in the film we see a man outside a show wearing a horse mask that covers his entire head. His justification: "there was a horse thing with their latest album and it was pretty cool" (I'm paraphrasing that quote as I remember it). This immediately makes clear what the tour was about, bringing candy cane frenzy to Canada. All of Canada.
When you watch the secret shows you can literally feel the White Stripes, both expanding and making a deeper connection with their fan base. The first one of the tour and the first one we are shown, Jack and Meg walk, with little fanfare, to the centre of LePage park with screams of 'welcome to Whitehorse' coming from every corner. Jack picks up his acoustic guitar and they start playing a hushed, tender rendition of Black Jack Davey. As Jack tells this magical gypsy story to the crowd he assembled in less than an hour you realise the magic of what you are witnessing and the fact that it is caught on film feels almost unreal. But this gig was probably the most orthodox secret show of the film with scenes jumping from Jack bowling an eight while playing Let's Build A Home, not dropping a note, to him and Meg leading an overexcited crowd through a sing-a-long of Wheels On The Bus, quickly cutting to a youth centre where a child, of no more than about 6 or 7, is given the mic by Jack to do his version. Suddenly Canada has been converted to Stripes country, it is there's, and not in some glorified egotistical rock star indulgence but in an actual desire to give the country something special, directly to the people.
But the film doesn't just connect to Canada through the ordinary people. Maybe I'm underestimating the world recognition of The White Stripes but isn't it a little bit odd for the mayor of Yellowknife chauffeuring the band around town? Whatever your opinion it's a fascinating, if bizarre, act of Rock N Roll diplomacy with Jack, Meg and Mr. Mayor conversing about the town's history and the bands bowling adventures (I kid you not). Even more amazing is the meeting between the Stripes and a group of Inuit elders who cryptically explain to Jack the significance of the raven. They then exchange songs with Jack giving a song from 'way down south' seeing as they are 'way up North', a lovely version of Lord Send Me An Angel. While the nature of the meeting might distract you from the actual performance, it's truly fantastic because you realise he is really trying to impress them, and he seems to succeed. In exchange they give him an accordion sea chantey (I kind of got culturally lost here) accompanied by some pretty awesome Inuit square dancing. Maybe this is how diplomatic relations between the US and Canada should be conducted?
But while their love letter to Canada is the setting for the film, the heart of the film is the relationship between Jack and Meg themselves. As much as we go on about personal lives not meaning anything to us, we were all dying to see a fly on the wall view of the two and we get what we wanted but the mystique is preserved. The dynamic is predominantly playful and it's pretty clear how the two got away with the brother/sister thing. At one point Jack jokingly yells at Meg for not talking quietly, while in another he digs is own grave when, while humorously getting Meg to explain he does not purposely steal the limelight in interviews, he inadvertently talks over the top of her. But at the end of the day the bond between the two of them is intangible, they seem to inhabit each other, which may account for their near telepathic communication on stage. The same way we could only watch in on The Beatles in Let It Be as their Liverpudlian humour went over our heads, we can only try and understand the connection between these two people. The only time we get close is the emotional final moment where as Jack's performance of White Moon brings Meg to tears he simply holds her and comforts her. Know words for the cameras. Just the two of them together.
If Canada is the setting and Jack and Meg are the drama then the action is the concerts. If you thought The White Stripes could no longer surprise you as a live band you were fucking wrong. These performances will make you fall in love with the band all over again because they are truly amazing. In Black Math Jack immediately renders Blackpool obsolete as he stops and starts, shrieks and furiously runs his fingers over the fret board. The drama of Jolene, which I never felt I needed to hear again, gets turned up to 11 as Jack agonizes each syllable, painfully spitting out each word. I'm Slowly Turning Into You is rewritten on stage transformed from a poppy sing along into a Jazzy rhythm, slowly building from the haunted whisper of the title to startling screams by the end. Probably the true testament to the films brilliance is that Seven Nation Army is actually exciting again. As the crowd chant along to that ever-so-familiar riff you can hear Jack tying the ribbon on the bands first ten years.
There's no other way to put it, if you are reading this blog you MUST see this film if you can. The Dead Weather and The Raconteurs will completely disappear from your conscious and two words and three colours will sum up your entire life at that moment.


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How disappointing to read that senior doctors from the Royal College of GPs and the Family Doctor Association are claiming that plans to provide access to their care on 365 days are unachievable (GPs condemn open all hours surgery plans, 19 October). A range of excuses such as lack of continuity of care, lack of sufficient GPs and lack of resources has been produced. None of this has any credibility. In terms of resources, if patients wish to be seen by a health service they will find one. A&E may not be appropriate, but it is always resourced. Some resources can be moved to primary care, if there is the will.
Turning to their other objections, it is not long ago that Tony Blair was on the same page that David Cameron is on today. In 2008/09, every PCT was required to commission at least one GP-led health centre to provide primary care for 365 days of the year from 8am to 8pm. I work as a part-time GP in one of these where a team of nurse practitioners deals effectively with the vast majority of patients attending for "urgent" care and manages the chronic diseases. This leaves the GPs relatively free to deal with more complex problems.
Research suggests that nurses can deliver as high-quality care as GPs in the areas of preventive health, chronic diseases and minor illness. Why is there no mention of the role of these professionals by my esteemed leaders? I couldn't possibly comment. I do know that in the second decade of the 21st century it is easier for patients to do their shopping and get their hair done than it is to attend to their urgent medical needs. This is detrimental to the public health. Services could be rearranged for the benefit of patients with minimal inconvenience to providers. What are we waiting for?
Meg Thomas
Newbury, Berkshire
• In an ideal world patients would perhaps have access to their GP at anytime. Unfortunately we do not have an ideal world. Many GPs are already working 12-hour days, with much of our time (both clinical and administrative) spent dealing with the consequences of failed political initiatives, failure of appropriate regulation, decimation of local voluntary sector support agencies and NHS bureaucracy. The UK remains blighted by a persisting health gap. Even David Cameron's most loyal acolytes are aware that much of this relates to underlying social issues that (at least for the moment) GPs cannot be held responsible for. I am not aware of any evidence that longer opening hours will have an impact on this health gap.
Even if not moved by the moral perspective, Cameron must be aware of the related economic disadvantages of the persisting gap. Surely the large amount of funding required to increase opening hours nationally should be diverted to well-thought-out local initiatives to reduce the health divide? If and when progress is made on this, assuming yet more funds are available, then by all means look at ways of increasing access. Perhaps less votes in this approach so I will not be holding my breath,however if David Cameron or Jeremy Hunt would like some patients for truly representative focus groups I would be happy to make enquiries locally.
Dr David Supple
• I am a GP in a small practice of 3,300 patents and 90% of my patients' primary care contacts occur in the 54 hours my surgery is open. Most of our contacts are with patients with chronic diseases, the elderly, children and those too sick to work. The worried well and those who are able to work are a very small part of our workload and can usually be accommodated in the hours we work. Mr Cameron's proposal to extend our opening hours by 60% to accommodate the latter group would be a terrible waste of scarce resources. I would not expect an increase in 60% of work and the result could only be that the same number of patient contacts would be spread over a longer time, leading to a drastic reduction in productivity.
What is required is 24-hour access to GP-type services where patients are seen with access to their GP record, by doctors who understand how to cope with complex psychosocial problems and who will not expose them to unnecessary investigations or hospital admission. These could be GPs and the training GPs who are already working in urgent care, out of hours and A&E departments.
Tony Hirst
Darwen, Lancashire
• Why don't we set up more places in medical schools to train doctors, as well-qualified students are turned away, with roughly 10 applying for every place? If Cuba can train enough doctors to top the world in patient-doctor ratio at 170:1, why, in 2007, were we 37th at 440:1, behind the US with 390:1 and Ireland with 360:1? Perhaps, also, more medical students could be encouraged to go where the greatest need is, ie general practice or A&E.
Rosemary Bentley
Egham, Surrey


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Dec 01, 2018
Score: VCU 88, Iona 59
Location: Richmond, Va. (E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center)
Attendance: 7,637 (122nd consecutive sellout)
The short story: Redshirt junior guard Marcus Evans led the Rams with 19 points and six rebounds as VCU outpaced Iona 88-59 in a wire-to-wires victory to move to 6-2 on the season. VCU forced 23 Gaels turnovers and held Iona to .373 shooting (19-of-51) from the field.
- Evans provided 19 points on 4-of-10 shooting, including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc and 8-of-10 shooting from the free throw line. He also added six rebounds and three steals
- Sophomore Marcus Santos-Silva just missed his first career double-double for the Black and Gold. The 6-foot-7 forward contributed 12 points and nine rebounds
- Redshirt sophomore forward Corey Douglas locked down the paint for the Rams, blocking four shots, while grabbing five rebounds. He also scored 11 points on 4-of-8 shooting
- Iona was led by guards Rickey McGill and E.J. Crawford, who each provided 16 points and had a combined 13 rebounds.
- Four Rams scored in double figures and 11 of 12 players who appeared in the game scored
- Douglas sparked a 12-0 VCU run out of the gates with a 3-pointer, breakaway dunk and a pair of blocked shots. The Rams would not look back
- The Gaels would cut the lead to 18-11 with 10:14 left in the first period, but two Douglas free-throws ignited an 18-2 VCU run. A 3-pointer by junior guard De'Riante Jenkins 6:21 remaining in the half pushed the VCU advantage to 36-13. VCU entered the locker room at halftime with a 46-27 lead
- With the Rams leading by 22 at the 11:13 mark of the second half, Gilmore was on the receiving end of a P.J. Byrd pass for his second dunk of the game. The play sparked an 18-6 VCU run that gave the Rams their largest lead of the game at 84-50
- The Rams shot .424 (28-of-66) from the field and knocked down 11 three-pointers
- VCU turned 23 Iona turnovers into 27 points, scored 32 points in the paint and owned an 22-8 advantage in second chance points
- VCU totaled 14 steals and seven blocked shots in the game
- The Rams outscored Iona 26-10 in fast break points
- The Rams held a 27-3 advantage in points off turnovers
VCU returns to action on Wednesday, Dec. 5 when the Rams travel to the Frank C. Erwin Center in Austin, Texas for an 8 p.m. matchup with Texas. ESPNU will televise the contest.


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Freeup 600Mg Tablet Er
Freeup 600Mg Tablet Er acts as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It thus rduces hormone levels that may lead to inflammation and pain. The drug can treat mild and even moderate pain caused by conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
The drug should be taken precisely as it has been prescribed. Meant for oral consumption, Freeup 600Mg Tablet Er should be taken whole. Do not chew or crush it as it may reduce its effect on the body. The drug will take about 2 weeks to start functioning effectively. It is best that you do not stop the medication mid-course as the pain may reoccur. Complete the entire treatment course for the best results.
When it comes to storage, ensure the drug is kept in a clean and dry place at about room temperature. The bottle cap should be firmly closed when you are not using the medicine.
Some side effects of Freeup 600Mg Tablet Er that are reported very often include nausea, diarrhea, pain in the abdomen, malaise, flatulence and dyspepsia. Get in touch with your medical adviser and seek treatment if you experience certain major side effects like belching, seizures, confusion, constipation, irritability, wheezing, stupor, sudden weight gain and problems with breathing.
Is It safe with alcohol?Etodenz-xt tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Taking Etodolac with alcohol may increase the risk of stomach bleeding.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?Etodenz-xt tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?Patients experiencing undesirable effects like dizziness, drowsiness should not drive or use machines.
Does this affect kidney function?Caution should be used in patients with impaired renal function.
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with underlying kidney disease. Please Consult your doctor.
Does this affect liver function?Use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease.
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Freeup 600Mg Tablet Er , and hence can be used as its substitute.
This medication falls under the category of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which can be used for pain relief, swelling, inflammation and stiffness caused by arthritis or injury. It works decreasing prostaglandins in the body which are responsible for pain, fever and tenderness.
Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.
Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.


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Holidays to the Fish River Canyon
Namibia's Fish River Canyon is not to be missed. It's the largest canyon in the southern hemisphere, and boasts breathtaking landscapes and some interesting flora and fauna. A holiday to the Fish River Canyon works very well as part of a longer trip to visit other areas of Namibia, or a more focused southern Namibia tour, as you can see in our Trip Ideas below.


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After work today, I decided to stop by the grocery store.
Since it had been awhile since I had been shopping, I needed several items.
I pushed my rather full cart out the store building doors to find that it was raining.
Not a downpour, but a steady, light rain, nevertheless.
A disparaging thought came to my mind about not looking forward to loading groceries into the car in the rain.
As I was pushing the cart in the parking lot, a man with a very young boy came walking toward me to enter the store.
The boy was about four years old.
He was smiling and saying, "It's raining!" with a voice brimming with pleased wonderment.
I began to realize that it's all about attitude.
Not exactly upset about my circumstances, I hadn't been happy about the rain, either.
As I stood at the trunk of my car loading the bags of food, the rain was making little dimples in the boxed items I had purchased.
My clothes were getting wet.
I looked up to see a young woman who had just gotten out of a car near me.
She had a little girl with her, perhaps 7 or 8 years old.
The girl was dressed as a princess with a pink tiara on her head.
Pausing for a moment to look at her, I watched as she walked toward the store with both hands outstretched, palms up, feeling each drop of rain as it gently fell to her skin.
There it was again.
Yes! Isn't it wonderful?
Watering the earth.
Dripping on all the food that God blessed me with.
Sometimes, I just need to change my attitude.
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Come join us July 16, 2014 at Kouri's Pub in Pekin when your Tazewell County Museum celebrates 11 years of bringing educational integrity to Tazewell County. This is our Anniversary fundraiser for the Museum. The celebration will last from 5 to 9 p.m. We always have a good time with excellent food. a big thank you to member Jim Kouri for being a great host for this special event!
See you there!


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A Story About Tea
Since crossing over to the dark side of married life, there's been a few things that tend to be different here in the good 'ol USA. Not only do I stand in amazement and wonder at the cereal aisle at the local Wegmans, I am also confronted by new and unfamiliar signposts at home too.
Take tea for example. Because BW comes with an Argentinian background and family history there are many boxes in our cupboards that makadanosense to me, and the examples above are one such example. Tea is pretty big for the both of us. Despite the fact that I'm known for my coffee consumption, I have been known to drink the other hot beverage from time to time.
In fact, it's our nightly routine to share a cup of tea together at day's end, so it's not like I'm a stranger to Tea. Heck, even thedog is named after what looks a lot to me, like Tea.
we now break for obligitory photo of thedog:
new dog photo. old manual focus lens. even older photographer.
Now, back to the Tea.
You see, a couple nights ago we were well into our routine on tea making when BW called from upstairs: " I'll have a Boldo"
"What's a Boldo?" I asked,
"It's Tea - it's in the cupboard with the other teas", she says "Boldo is for the stomach, and Tilo is for Stress"
I then ask her what Boldo tastes like, and BW says it tastes like a herbal tea.
I then ask what Tilo tastes like because, surely it all can't be the same.
"It tastes like Boldo" she says
Now, this is where I went.. huh? This was not the answer I was expecting at all. I mean, how can two teas taste alike? especially when they're designed for different purposes? I mean, the stomach tea and the stress tea taste the same? really?
The takeaway: All Tea pretty much tastes the same, rergardless of name or country of origin.
That, and you can never have enough photos of thedog.


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DUBAI (Reuters) - A member of the Saudi royal family has pledged $900,000 to a bounty offered by a prominent cleric to any Palestinian who kidnaps an Israeli soldier, according to comments aired on a private TV station Saturday.
Prince Khaled bin Talal, a brother of Saudi billionnaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, told Daleel television over the phone that he decided to contribute to Awad al-Qarni's bounty after the Saudi cleric received death threats for offering $100,000 to capture an Israeli soldier.
"Dr Awad al-Qarni said he was offering $100,000 to only take a prisoner but they responded by offering $1 million to kill Awad al-Qarni," Prince Khaled said, according to a recording of the call published on Daleel's website.
"I tell Dr. Awad al-Qarni, 'I will be in solidarity with you and pay the remaining $900,000 to take an Israeli soldier prisoner so that other prisoners can be freed,'" he added.
Qarni said on his Facebook page this week that he made the offer in response to a similar reward promised by an Israeli family for anyone who catches the person who killed one of its members in 1998, following a prisoner exchange agreement earlier this month of more than 1,000 Palestinians for the captive Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.
Qarni is well known in Saudi Arabia for his outspoken views but is not part of the official clerical establishment.
Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam, sees itself as a champion of Palestinian rights but Saudi leaders have been at pains to curb more radical statements by Muslim clerics on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
In 2002, the Western-allied kingdom floated a peace initiative calling for full Arab recognition of Israel if it gave up all lands occupied in a 1967 war and accepts a solution for Palestinian refugees.
Reporting by Ali Abdelatti in Cairo, Writing by Sami Aboudi; Editing by Karolina Tagaris


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The number of people searching for holidays to Spain and other popular destinations is on the increase, it has been revealed.
Research carried out by Hotels.com found that searches for breaks abroad are up by 400 per cent, with demand set to go through the roof on January 18th the "most depressing" day of the year.
Alison Couper, global communications director for the website, suggested that the rise in demand is hardly surprising, given the icy conditions currently enveloping the country.
"The good news is that there are some fantastic deals to be had right now so those feeling the pinch after the Christmas festivities can get away without breaking the bank," she commented.
Ms Couper added that the freezing weather has left Brits wanting warmth.
Speaking recently, Ignacio Vasallo, director of the Spanish Tourist Office for the UK and Europe, said that Spain has a great deal to offer British holidaymakers and is an extremely diverse country.
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No better time than to travel to La Manga Club
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Supermarkets at La Manga Club
Self-catering at La Manga Club is not an issue with two well stocked supermarkets actually on site La Manga Club is the size of a small town with its own petrol station and many restaurants, shops and banks etc.
The first of the two supermarkets is based in the Las Sabinas commercial centre and is called El Arbol and is part of a large supermarket chain in Spain..
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Activities at La Manga Club
The range of activities at La Manga Club is enormous with something for everyone, of course you can chill around the pool but if you get little bored there is plenty to do.
If you are a keen golfer or a novice who wishes to improve your game then the golf facilities at La Manga Club are second to none..
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Canellas Restaurant La Manga
Canellas restaurant in La Manga This restaurant is the jewel in the crown at La Manga Club It is hidden away in the lemon groves between the village if Los Belones and La Manga Club The road runs from Los Belones to Portman and there is a small sign in the middle of the lemon groves that can easily be missed. canellas is worth the effort to find this restaurant and the setting close to the private riding stables is beautiful and the selection of food and dishes served make it a meal to remember..
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La Manga Club brings you the best of Spain
Often associated with hustle and bustle and full English breakfasts, in some parts of Spain you could be forgiven for thinking your in the UK but with a bit of sunshine. This certainly is not the case at La Manga Club..
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Watersports at La Manga Club
As you would expect, with its proximity to the sea and emphasis on sport and well-being, theres a whole host of watersports waiting to be enjoyed at La Manga Club, what is more, thanks to the wonderfully warm climate, you should not need to worry too much about wet suits, dry suits or wrapping up in any shape or form. At La Manga Club resort, you can pretty much book your watersports in the knowledge that the Mediterranean sun will wind up shining on you..
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Off Season at La Manga Club
No matter what time of year you fancy a break, you can be sure it will be a good one at La Manga Club, that said, for anyone seeking an out of season break with plenty to do and great accommodation thats perfectly equipped to deal with the slight drop in temperatures that you may experience out of season then this really is the place.
The perfect spot for anyone who is a sports fanatic, La Manga Club is the place to head for an out of season golf, tennis or cycling trip..
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La Manga Club beach
It comes as little surprise that one of the many things that draw people to La Manga Club is the weather, with this part of the globe attracting a reputed 3000 plus hours of sunshine a year, the attraction becomes clear for all to see. Acting as a great backdrop to this truly stunning resort, the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean Seas are the perfect spot to either take up, or perfect a water sport, swim or simply enjoy a few days relaxing on the beach..
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Best childrens paddling pools in La Manga Club
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La Manga Club for your next holiday
If you are in the process of planning your next holiday, you would do well to add La Manga Club to your short list, with something for everyone, this resort truly is worthy of further investigation if you are serious about putting together a holiday package that will get you more bang for your buck. A truly luxurious sport and leisure resort, La Manga has won its fair share of awards, and it is easy to see why..
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Fatty Liver Disease
Fatty Liver Disease
A fatty liver is the result of the excess fat in liver cells. Fatty tissue slowly builds up in the liver when a person's diet exceeds the amount of fat his or her body can handle. A person has a fatty liver when fat makes up at least 5% of the liver 1. 'Simple' fatty liver can be a completely benign condition and usually does not lead to liver damage. However, once there is a buildup of 'simple' fat, the liver becomes vulnerable to further injury, which may result in inflammation and scarring of the liver 2.
What is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)?
NAFLD is a progressive complex of liver disease which starts with fat accumulation in the liver without excessive alcohol consumption. It is strongly associated with metabolic syndrome (obesity + insulin resistance + dyslipidemia)3
What can be considered excessive alcohol consumption?
More than 2 drinks per day for women and 3 drinks per day for men3
One drink is equivalent to:
- 341 ml (12 oz.) bottle of 5% alcohol beer, cider or cooler or
- 142 ml (5 oz.) glass of 12% alcohol wine or
- 43 ml (1.5 oz.) serving of 40% spirits4
The most common cause of fatty liver disease in Canada is obesity. Whereas several decades ago obesity was not very common, according to current statistics more than 50% of Canadians are overweight. It is estimated that 75% of obese individuals are at risk of developing a simple fatty liver. Up to 23% of obese individuals are at risk of developing fatty liver with inflammation.
Besides obesity, nutritional causes of fatty liver disease are:
- starvation and protein malnutrition,
- long-term use of total parenteral nutrition (a feeding procedure that involves infusing nutrients directly into the bloodstream),
- intestinal bypass surgery for obesity,
- rapid weight loss.
Certain conditions often accompany and may contribute to fatty liver disease:
- diabetes mellitus,
- hyperlipidemia (elevated lipids in the blood),
- insulin resistance and high blood pressure.
Other causes include:
- genetic factors,
- drugs and chemicals such as alcohol, corticosteroids, tetracycline and carbon tetrachloride.
How do we define "Overweight" and "Obese"?
Although many people feel they could lose some weight, few would consider themselves obese. A widely-used measure to define "overweight" and "obese" is the Body Mass Index (BMI). A BMI is a calculation based on your height and weight that gives a number that reflects either a healthy or unhealthy weight. The BMI is endorsed by World Health Organization (WHO) and by Public Health Agency of Canada 6.
You can use the following formula to calculate your BMI:
BMI = weight in kilograms divided by (height in metres)2
Example: for someone who is 1.70 meters tall who weighs 80 kilograms: BMI = 80 ÷ (1.70 x 1.70) = 27.7
Different ethnic groups may differ slightly – for example, in Asian populations the healthy BMI is lower, ranging from 18 -23.
Does the size of your waist matter?
Excess abdominal fat is associated with fatty liver disease and other health risks such as diabetes9. Waist measurements – which differ according to gender – are used to identify the health risks associated with excess abdominal fat: For men, health risks increase if your waist circumference is more than 102 cm (40 in.). For women, the risks increase if your waist circumference is more than 88 cm (35 in.)11.
How does fat get into the liver?
Fat from a person's diet is usually metabolized by the liver and other tissues. If the amount of fat exceeds what is required by the body, fat is stored in the fatty tissue. Other reasons for accumulation of fat in the liver could be the transfer of fat from other parts of the body or the inability of the liver to change it into a form that can be eliminated.
What is the natural evolution of the disease?
These liver disorders are generally chronic but progressive. Simple presence of fat is what happens with the majority of patients with NAFLD, and most of them have a benign clinical course. However, if left untreated, NAFLD may progress to more advanced disease, such as Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which may evolve to fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer (HCC) in a few cases2. The disease progression usually takes decades and depends on a combination of genetic and environmental factors 13. The relative importance of these factors is variable in different groups and depends on lifestyle choices and other factors such as the intestinal microbiome (gut microbial community). The components related to the progression of the disease require further studies 3.
What is NASH?
NASH stands for Non-Alcoholic steatohepatitis and it represents the more severe end of the spectrum of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Steatohepatitis means fatty liver with inflammation, in other words, ongoing damage similar to alcoholic liver disease but in this case, it occurs in people who do not drink alcohol or drink minimally13.
NASH differs from the simple accumulation of fat in the liver, which is a completely benign condition. Up to 20% of adults with NASH develop cirrhosis and up to 11% may experience liver-related deaths. Many individuals develop chronic liver failure and require liver transplantation. The prevalence of NASH is 2-6% in the general population.
Can children develop fatty liver disease?
Fatty liver disease is the most common cause of liver disease in children. Almost 10% of children may have NAFLD, due in large part to an alarming increase in childhood obesity 15. It is estimated that one in 10 Canadian children is overweight – a number that has almost tripled in the last decade. Fatty liver disease affects almost 3% of children and 22 – 53% of obese children. Fatty liver disease can be found in children as young as four years of age. The chances of developing NAFLD increases with age, thus is more common in adolescents. Furthermore, more boys present the disease than girls (2:1)16.
In general, people with fatty liver disease have no symptoms. However, some people report discomfort in the abdomen at the level of the liver, fatigue, a general feeling of being unwell and vague discomfort.
Fatty liver disease is usually suspected in patients who have abnormal liver tests (ALT, AST, GGT) or have an enlarged liver18.
An ultrasound of the liver can suggest the presence of a fatty liver. Other diagnose methods may be used such as computed tomography (CT), proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (H-MRS), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 13. In some cases, your doctor may advise a liver biopsy, a procedure where the physician inserts a needle into the liver and extracts a sample tissue, which is then examined under a microscope.
Currently, there is no medication proven to effectively treat fatty liver disease, if the main causes are related to obesity, diabetes and dyslipidemia 17. The treatment is based on lifestyle modification, weight loss, and physical activity in order to reduce the amount of fat in the liver. Patients who are obese are advised to achieve a gradual and sustained weight loss through proper nutrition and exercise. The weight loss should be around 5-10% of body weight to reduce steatosis and above 10% to improve the inflammation in patients with NASH13.
Patients with diabetes and high lipids in their blood have to improve their sugar control and lower lipids levels. Usually, a low-fat, low-calorie diet is recommended along with insulin or medications to lower blood sugar in people with diabetes2.
Some studies have shown beneficial effects of coffee. The caffeine intake lowers the incidence of abnormal liver enzymes. It is also associated with liver protection. There is an inverse association between coffee consumption and NAFLD12. Other studies suggested the use of Vit E it may improve the steatosis and reduce the inflammation1.
Choose to lead a healthy lifestyle.
The treatment of fatty liver disease is related to the cause. At this time, it is not possible to predict which patients will develop NASH. Once there is a buildup of simple fat however, the liver becomes vulnerable to further injury, which may result in liver inflammation and scarring (NASH).
Patients who are obese are advised to achieve a gradual and sustained weight loss through proper nutrition and exercise. Patients with diabetes and high lipids in their blood have to improve their sugar control and lower lipids levels. Usually, a low-fat, low-calorie diet is recommended along with insulin or medications to lower blood sugar in people with diabetes.
For patients with NASH who are not overweight and not diabetic, a low-fat diet is often recommended. It is also recommended that people avoid drinking alcohol since it can cause and contribute to fatty liver disease. Patients with fatty liver disease should see their primary healthcare providers on a regular basis.
Currently, there is no medication proven to effectively treat fatty liver disease. Since it is now such a common condition, it has raised a lot of interest in the scientific community. There are now a number of clinical trials looking at various treatments of fatty liver disease.
By choosing a healthy lifestyle, you may prevent obesity – the number one reason for fatty liver disease. Please remember that a healthy diet and exercise are important components of any weight-loss regimen. The following are some suggestions for preventing fatty liver disease5:
- Choose to lead a healthy lifestyle.
- If you are overweight, strive for a gradual and sustained weight loss.
- Eat a well-balanced diet that is low in saturated fats and high in fibre.
- Minimize sugar consumption, reduce the intake of fried food
- Introduce exercise into your routine, at least four times a week. You can enjoy walking, swimming, gardening, stretching.
- Avoid alcohol.
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National Help Line:
This support resource gives you and your loved one somewhere to turn for answers after diagnosis, helps you understand your disease, and provides you with the resources you need. You can call 1 (800) 563-5483 Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM EST.
The Peer Support Network:
This is a national network of people living with liver disease that have offered to share their experiences with others. It was developed by the Canadian Liver Foundation as a means to link Canadians like you who have a family member who has liver disease, who care for someone who suffers from liver disease, or who have been diagnosed with a liver disease, to talk about your concerns with a peer in a similar situation.
If you would like to be connected with a peer supporter in your area, or would like to join the peer support network, please call 1 (800) 563-5483 Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM EST or email us.
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My Father's shonanoka (The Buddhist service held on the sixth day after cremation) came. A Buddhist monk came to my house to read a special Buddhist chant sutra for my father's spirit.
"されば朝(あした)は紅顔ありて、夕(ゆうべ)には白骨となる身なり。" 蓮如
"Sareba ashitawa kouganarite, yubeniwa hakkotsu to naru mi nari." (By Rennyo Shonin: The head Buddhist Priest in Japan in the 15 Century)
(Even though our bodies are young and strong, living and healthy in the morning, by the evening, we may be perishing as white ashes.)
Yeah, I know about this. My dad was fine in the morning, and the same day in the evening, he was gone. My mom said that if our bodies are gone, that is it. We do not have anything after death. If so, why do we need to hear the Buddhist chant? My dad cannot hear them anymore. Why do we prepare fruit, water, and rice in front of his butsudan (Buddhist altar)? He cannot eat them anyway.
I could no longer focus on the Buddhist monk's chants. My dad's life was finished. He was not with us anymore. I saw his body became hakkotsu (White ashes). Has his tamashii (spirit) gone up to the sky just like the black and grey smoke disappeared into the blue sky when he was cremated?
The smells of the incense, the tinny sound of the Buddhist monk's little bell and okyou(chant) caused my mind to drift away. I felt detached. Maybe this is not real? Am I sleeping and dreaming a dream?
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