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President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today in Davos, Switzerland.
Netanyahu was very appreciative to President Trump for keeping his promise to move the US embassy to Jerusalem.
After the brief meeting the president was asked about Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas's recent attacks on Trump and his family.
The president warned the Palestinians to start working with the US or face cuts in US aid.
"President Trump: "Uh, No I didn't really read his remarks personally. I think I'm probably better off not seeing them, but we've done a lot for them, and hopefully they're going to make peace for their people. You know what, it's many years of killing people, it's many years of killing each other. They have to be tired and disgusted of it. Let's see what happens. I think eventually, very sound minds, I hope sound minds are going to prevail. And it would be a great achievement to mine that said it from day one if we could make peace between Israel and the Palestinians if we do that I would consider that one of our truly great achievements, but the money is on the table. You know the money was never on the table I tell you up front. We give them tremendous amounts, hundreds of millions of dollars a year that money is on the table because why should we do that as a country if they're doing nothing for us and what we want to do for them has helped them. We want to create peace and save lives and we'll see what happens, we'll see what happens. But the money is on the table. Thank you very much!
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In Tennessee and elsewhere, it is unfortunately true that accidents involving an out-of-control vehicle are common events. When a driver loses control and crosses the highway, then enters into the oncoming lanes of traffic, that driver will virtually always be considered to have been negligent. Generally, any accident that occurs will be that driver's fault, and any personal injury suffered by innocent victims will be his or her legal responsibility.
1 killed in bus accident, 3 others suffer personal injury
A recent bus accident in Tennessee illustrates a few basic rules of negligence law. The accident occurred on Feb. 6 on Highway 11 near Calloway Road. One person died and three others suffered personal injury after a head-on collision occurred between a Loudon County school bus and a small SUV.
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A multi-vehicle accident has left one person dead and another person severely injured on Nov. 26 just before midnight. The accident occurred on the on the I-24 eastbound, heading towards Chatanooga, and Sam Ridley Parkway. The driver of a 2007 Chrysler 300 had pulled over to the far right lane at the eastbound exit near the merge lane. His vehicle was rear-ended by a 1989 Honda Accord. The driver of the Chrysler exited his vehicle to inspect the damage but was then struck by a 2004 Ford Escape, which had attempted to swerve out of the way to avoid colliding with the Accord. The driver of the Chrysler died at the scene. The driver of the Ford Escape then proceeded to slide across the remaining lanes and collided with the median barrier. The number of vehicles involved increased by two when the Ford Escape was struck by both a 2008 Hyundai Sonata and a 2005 Ford Focus.
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be endowed. Some scholars have gone so far as to suggest that perhaps sensibility - sensibilité - rather than reason was the key term of the period. Sensibility denoted that peculiarly human faculty of feeling, a capacity for refined emotion and an inherent ability to experience compassion for others. Over the course of the century, it was increasingly argued that human beings would be moralized and social progress attained, not just through the faculty of reason, but through these natural sentiments.
Locke's pupil, the third Earl of Shaftesbury (1671-1713), is often considered a founder of the sentimental philosophy. It is important to realize that although Shaftesbury deliberately divorced himself from the Christian tradition, many of those whom he inspired did not. In fact, Shaftesbury's terms and ideas were reinterpreted and incorporated by followers such as Joseph Butler and Francis Hutcheson into an eclectic kind of Christian Shaftesburianism. But the most important vehicle for sentimentalism in the eighteenth century was undoubtedly the novel, in particular, the novels of Laurence Sterne (who was, of course, himself a clergyman), Samuel Richardson and, at mid-century, JeanJacques Rousseau.
French-speaking Switzerland was very receptive to these Enlightenment trends. Literary scholars have noted that the sentimental novel experienced great success there, following the hugely popular works of Sterne and Richardson, which were translated, read, and imitated throughout the century And Jean-Jacques Rousseau caused a veritable sensation with his Nouvelle Héloise and Emile. However, what has not been noted is the extent to which Calvinist theologians and preachers also adopted the language of the sentimental novel. If, by the early part ofthe eighteenth century, they had absorbed the Huguenot, latitudinarian and Lockean language of reasonableness, by mid-century they were increasingly receptive to the language popularized by Shaftesbury's Chris-tianizers. Their very 'reasonable' religion was rapidly turning into a very 'sentimental' one as well.
In 1750, Jacob Vernet, the great advocate of a reasonable religion, promoted the publication of a work entitled Theorie des sentimens agwables. In the preface to this book, Vernet makes a few very interesting statements. God had endowed human beings with several faculties, he writes, all of them with the aim of leading them to happiness. Besides the intellectual faculties, there are bodily (corporelles) ones as well. God created man this way because He wanted to guide us 'not just by way of reasoning, but by way of instinct and sentiment, which is a more prompt and efficient spur [ressort]'. We learn from this preface that by 1750 Vernet had become convinced that what he called 'proofs of
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"The history of our program has been one of struggle," Hardin said. "We don't have an identity and we struggle to be relevant. Our facility has significant, significant challenges … The distance from central Grounds and the athletic footprint ... It gives the perception of irrelevance and unimportance." Hardin said that 24 of the top 26 softball programs in the nation have facilities "within the athletic footprint," which allows for more traffic and interest in softball. Another issue Hardin cited was the potential threat to athletes' saftey that the location of the current stadium harbors. "We get a lot of visitors and a lot of unwelcome guests at times that converge upon our facility," Hardin said. Hardin does not allow players to use the field at night because of the dangers posed by the long commute on foot from the parking lot to the stadium in a heavily wooded area. Hardin said that the new state-of-the-art facility would help propel the softball program into national competitiveness and ensure Title IX adherence. Students — mainly Lambeth Field Apartment residents — are concerned about the proposed site of the stadium. The Board focused on the three major complaints, with the first being the loss of students' use of Lambeth Field. This Board did not fully address this concern, and members agreed to discuss when and how non-student-athletes will be able to use the softball field in three months when they convene again. Moreover, the Board is considering the addition of another green space where the parking lot in front of the Lambeth Field apartments is currently located, and confirmed that there will still be pathways to access Rugby Road if the softball stadium is built on Lambeth Field. Secondly, students are concerned that a new green space would lead to a loss of parking availability near the Lambeth apartments. No concrete solutions for this issue were given, though the Board agreed that something will be done to alleviate this concern if the proposition comes to fruition. Lastly, the Board discussed the potential for the noise and lights from the stadium to be disruptive to Lambeth residents. In response, Hardin said that softball games do not go past 9 p.m., and there are no night practices. Furthermore, the University staff is looking into new lighting technology that will only light the field, without any spillage to the residential area, and new noise distribution technology that would minimize the noise heard by people not sitting in the bleachers. The Board will meet again in three months with more comprehensive proposals that include compromises between the affected parties. Other matters discussed at the meeting included the selection of the architect to renovate Alderman Library and the expansion of the Student Health and Wellness Center by an additional 60,000 square feet. 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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies had to wait a couple of days until they could play their season opener, but when they finally did, they defeated New Hampshire 2-0 in a 7 inning double header.
Tyler Pill went five and one third innings, giving up seven hits but no runs. Patrick Biondi got the runs started for Binghamton when he hit a sacrifice bunt in the second inning.
Then in the fourth inning, Champ Stuart hit a grounder towards first base, which allowed L.J. Mazzilli to score from third making it 2-0.
That is all Binghamton would need, as Cory Burns closed out the game and got the save.
In game two of the evening, Mets prospect, P.J. Conlon got his first Double A start and was scoreless through four innings, but gave up a two run home run in the fifth.
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Epidural Gone Wrong: 5 Things That Should Not Happen When You Opt For The Anesthetic
If you've ever experienced the pain of childbirth, you know that epidurals can be absolute miracle workers. When administered properly, this popular form of anesthesia can turn birth from an utter nightmare into a manageable (even enjoyable) experience. But the unfortunate truth is, epidurals aren't always administered properly — and when they're not, moms and babies can experience serious complications. So what are some things that should not happen when you get an epidural?
If you've been keeping up on trending news, you might have heard the recent (horrifying) story of a mom who discovered that a portion of the needle used to give her an epidural was stuck in her spine for 14 years — 14 years! — after giving birth. Unsurprisingly, this poor woman suffered through over a decade of severe pain, and now she has permanent nerve damage (meaning her pain will likely never go away). Of course, this type of injury doesn't happen often, as Dr. James Lozada, Obstetric Anesthesiologist at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, tells Romper.
"In general, it is extremely rare for a spinal or epidural needle to break, and even more rare for fragments to remain in the body," he says. "That has been reported less than 5 times in medical literature."
"Labor epidurals have greatly improved the safety of obstetric care and provide excellent pain relief for millions of women each year. The chances of a broken needle being left in your back are exceedingly low and should not deter you from having an epidural if that's your desire."
Indeed, statistics show that epidurals are usually safe. A study analyzing data from the Anesthesia Quality Institute's National Anesthesia Clinical Outcomes Registry found that out of 80,000 women who received epidural or spinal anesthesia during childbirth, the rate of complications was just under 3 percent, reported WebMD.
So the majority of the time, it would seem, epidurals do what exactly they're supposed to do: Relieve pain without causing any significant adverse side effects. Still, there's always a risk that something could go wrong. Hopefully that won't be the case for you, but in the interest of preparing for anything and everything, these are some of the possible problems you might encounter.
1. Inadvertent Dural Puncture ("Wet Tap")
Sadly, this very uncommon snafu is one that I have personal experience with (but more on that in a minute). An inadvertent dural puncture, also known as a "wet tap," is what happens when the epidural needle accidentally punctures the membrane covering the spinal cord, allowing spinal fluid to leak out. While this only occurs in about 1 percent of deliveries with epidurals, according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, when it does, it can cause unbelievably intense headaches that often need to be treated with a procedure called a "blood patch" (in which your own blood is injected into the hole so that when the blood clots, the hole closes up and the fluid stops leaking).
This happened to me with my third baby, apparently due to a slight curve in my spine. The anesthesiologist told me what happened right away, and warned me that I would probably start having the craziest headache of my life within hours of giving birth. They would try to treat it with painkillers, caffeine, and fluids, he explained, but if none of that worked, he would perform a blood patch.
He wasn't kidding about the headaches. As someone who had migraines for years, I thought I knew what a "bad headache" was like — but nothing could have prepared me for feeling like an elephant was stepping on my skull every time I tried to sit up (lying flat prevents the spinal fluid from leaking out more). Thankfully, the blood patch worked quickly enough. But my experience just goes to show: You never know when that "1 percent" is going to include you!
2. Infection
This is another potential complication that isn't at all common, says Dr. Lozada. That's because the needle used to administer an epidural is sterile, and a large area of your skin is cleaned with antiseptic before insertion. Still, whenever any type of opening is made in the skin, there's a risk that bacteria will find its way inside and cause an infection (and the last place you want an infection is your spine, which is pretty much a direct pathway to your brain). This can lead to an epidural abscess or other type of issue; in 2006, Dateline reported on one woman who allegedly developed meningitis after contracting an infection from an epidural given during childbirth. The new mom died within hours.
Terrifying, yes — but again, infections are exceedingly rare. One study found that spinal epidural abscess formation after catheter insertion for pain relief during labor and delivery happened in just one out of 506,000 cases (according to the British Journal of Anesthesia).
3. A Drop In Blood Pressure
This is a side effect that's more likely to occur than the first two on this list, and one that Dr. Lozada says he "always" discusses with his patients — that's why your blood pressure is checked so frequently during labor. Epidurals can cause your blood pressure to drop suddenly, which can in turn compromise blood flow to your baby. If this happens to you, you'll likely be treated with IV fluids, oxygen, and possibly medications, according to the American Pregnancy Association.
4. Fever
Labor can take quite a while, as you probably know, and if an epidural is in place for six hours or more, mothers can develop fevers.
"With first births, about 20 percent of mothers have an elevated temperature, because the first birth is usually the longest," William Camann, M.D., director of obstetric anesthesia at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, told Fit Pregnancy.
If you develop a fever during labor, you'll likely be subjected to testing and you and your baby might both receive antibiotic treatment.
5. Nerve Damage
Okay, so "nerve damage" sounds really, really scary. And it is really scary, especially if it's permanent, but in the case of nerve damage caused by an epidural, it generally doesn't last.
"There's a very small chance of nerve injury," says Dr. Lozada, adding, "This is almost always temporary, lasting a couple weeks."
Naturally, one could argue that even a couple weeks of nerve damage is a couple weeks too many, but usually a small area is affected and it will pass (in very, very rare cases, of course, it doesn't pass, but this happens so infrequently it's difficult to even find any statistics on the subject).
There are other side effects that moms might experience from epidurals during labor too, says Dr. Lozada, such as itchiness and nausea, but these aren't necessarily a sign that anything is "wrong," just passing sources of discomfort. (And it's worth noting that a little itchiness is a lot less unpleasant than full-on contractions!)
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Mrs. Henry Flesner Buried Tuesday
Mrs. Henry Flesner, 80, passed away Friday at her home in Aplington of complications of age. She was born May 20, 1874, in Germany, daughter of Harm and Fannie Emkes. She was married to Henry Flesner, May 24, 1901 and the couple farmed in the Buck Grove community until their retirement to Aplington in 1925. She leaves one son, Harm, Aplington; four daughters, Mrs. Gesina Tjaden, Clarksville; Mrs. Rena DeBoer, Aplington; Mrs. Fannie Lindeman, Waterloo; Mrs. Henrietta Nevenhoven, Aplington; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. George H. Johnson, Parkersburg; preceded by husband, her parents, two brothers, two sisters and two grandsons. The funeral was held Tuesday at the Aplington Reformed church with burial in St. Paul's Lutheran cemetery at Wellsburg.
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Pics of the New Hero Honda Karizma.. clicked at showrooms.. And IT DOSEN'T HAVE "FUEL INJECTION"..!!!
Changes seem to be merely cosmetic...
There is NO "FUEL INJECTION..!!" (The carburettor is visible in the last pic posted in this post)
The changes in the New Karizma are..
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Even if Fuel Injection is omitted, unless there is an increase by 1 or 2 bhp in the engine, these new (??) features are meaningless. The Karizma was already a handsome bike even without those stickers and plastics.
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Saturday was our 5th annual Halloween party. We has a nice turn out. Nick was a teletubbie, and I was a witch. Every year Nick tries to find the funniest costume. I think this year he really enjoyed what he chose. He was in character a lot of the night, and even did a freestyle rap. I have the video to prove. I hope to post that soon.
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Zittrain offers nuanced discussion on net neutrality
British communications law professor Jonathan Zittrain provides a somewhat equivocal discussion of network neutrality in Chapter 8 "Strategies for a Generative Future" of his new book "The Future of the Internet and How to Stop It," (review link) in a section called "Network Neutrality and Generativity" starting on p. 178.
"Generativity" is a term that he defines in his book, but it is somewhat like modular interchangeability, and fits the spirit of neutrality. The debates over network neutrality have focused in large part on fears that ISPs and telecommunications companies (and especially cable or Internet television programming services perhaps) would discriminate among different forms of content, hurting small content-suppliers and countering the "democratizing" aspect of the Web. The rise of social networking sites and their wide open nature (and their facile "reputational" abuse by customers at times) perhaps would counter those fears. Zittrain is more concerned that companies will interfere with various other forms of connectivity among various communities of users – the teenage home-tinkering kind, perhaps. (I'm reminded by his discussion of a friend who set up a web server in 1993 on a 386 machine just to prove to himself that he knew how to do it.) Generally, he believes that the need for legislative oversight is minimal if there is enough market competition, and his overall personal preference does seem to be toward the libertarian, less regulated approach. But he admits that there can be anomalies. For example, ISPs could want to charge search engine companies for giving their subscribers access, but then would they pass the implied saving on to subscribers? He also discusses possible anomalies with "appliance-like" APIs or applications, such as games (related to XBOX) and even Google maps, where, in some cases, it is not practical to expect the industry to support a large number of service suppliers and a lot of competition.
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FRANKFURT (MarketWatch) -- Ford Motor Co. F, +1.01% said Wednesday that it signed a labor agreement with the UGT union securing vehicle assembly in the company's Valencia manufacturing plant in Spain until 2013.
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I love this idea discussed by Web Worker and based on an article in the New Yorker regarding the personal cost of commuting in America. Lots of people have studied the issue and impact of commuting, but one, Harvard Politicial Science professor Robert Putnam, has actually come up with an easy rule of thumb for thinking about the impact of commuting: Every ten minutes of commuting results in ten per cent fewer social connections.
(A side note here that the one of the people Nick Paumgarten interviews in his article about commuting notes that she has tried every available commuting option including the bus–which she found "depressing." Why are buses depressing? I find them so myself, even though I don't want to. What am I missing?)
Web Worker discusses Putnam's idea that the farther spread out our Work-Sleep-Shop triangle is, the less happy we are. The closer, the happier. So, if you commute 2 hours to work and back every day, that's going to hit your happy-quotient. If on top of that, you have to travel a long way to get groceries, etc, that will also hit the quotient. Putnam's conclusion: "…the bigger the refrigerator, the lonelier the soul."
As Web Worker notes, there are real advantages here for the biz-at-home worker–that person would have to be pretty happy because the triangle is smaller by quite a lot. But wait! What about social isolation because you really are working all by yourself, day after day??? She offers a number of antidotes to isolation: conf calls, IM, blogging, twitter (which I just tried and didn't quite "get" on the first go-round). I would also add that it's nice to step outside for a few minutes or a few hours and work in the yard or walk through the neighborhood. This offers lots of chances to feel more connected with your own hood, and that's a good thing. Even feeling more connected with your yard, the birds, the fresh air, helps to alleviate isolation. Yesterday I took a break from the desk to spiff up the driveway garden some and of course, a couple of neighbors stopped by which brightened my mood considerably.
So, one side of my work-sleep-shop triangle is pretty short (when I'm not commuting to El Salvador or some other place on a regular basis) and that also allows me to do a lot of my tasks/shop stuff by bike, which also postively impacts my health, energy and the environment. And as Martha would say, that's a good thing.
Daily Stats:
Car: 0
Bike: 2.5 miles
Flexcar/Bus: 15 miles (Bus)


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A lot has changed in the History of the Boston Marathon since its first run in the spring of 1897. Today, what is certainly the oldest and most revered marathon in the country, perhaps the world, began as an ambitious vision by US Olympic Team Manager John Graham after witnessing the first-of-its-kind race at the 1896 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.
With help from Boston businessman Herbert H. Holton and the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) founders the first official Boston Marathon took place on April 19th, 1897.
At exactly 12:19 p.m., 18 men leaped from the starting line in front of Metcalf's Mill in Ashland (since 1924, the race has begun at Hopkinton Green). The starting official had no gun; he simply shouted "Go!" to start the BAA marathon.
In the early history of the Boston Marathon, runners endured the narrow and dusty dirt roads winding their way to Boston. Today, of course, the roads are wide and paved.
From the early days in the history of the Boston Marathon, the starting line has been in flux, dictated by an often-repositioned finish line. In the marathon's third year, the BAA moved the finish line in front of its old clubhouse on the corner of Boylston and Exeter streets, site of the expanded portion of the Boston Public Library.
The starting line was pushed backward along Pleasant Street and onto High Street, where it rested on the Boston and Albany railroad bridge. The 22-foot wide bridge was more than adequate to handle the 17 starters that year.
1907 marked another move for the Marathon starting line. Repairs to the Metcalf Hill railroad bridge and an unprecedented 124 runners forced the start down the street to Steven's Corner on Hopkinton Road.
Thomas Longboat, an Onondaga Indian and a running legend by the time of the 1907 race, came from his home near Hamilton, Ontario to run the Boston Marathon. The automobile- and bicycle-infested streets of Boston and surrounding communities were a far cry from the uncrowded streets of the reservation where Longboat trained.
Longboat, who ran with a cold, was part of a leading 10-person pack. In Framingham, a freight train crossed the Marathon route just after the pack passed by, creating a log jam for the other 114 runners, including Olympic gold medalist Tom Hicks.
Longboat went on to win the Marathon. Through all the history of the Boston Marathon, he never returned for another one, but became a professional, racing indoors for prize money and a stadium full of bettors.
In 1924, the course was lengthened again to 26 miles, 385 yards. With that change, the start left Ashland forever, moving up the road and across the town border into Hopkinton.
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by Janet Hurley
The day I mentioned the cross burnings was the day Aleesha became a self-avowed writer. I'd been visiting her fifth-grade classroom for several months, facilitating a year-long program I'd created for Isaac Dickson Elementary School in Asheville, North Carolina, called Writing to Change the World.
I started this as a project for my daughter's fifth-grade class in 2007, wanting young writers to experience writing as purposeful, personally empowering, and a path to agency—both locally and globally. That first year, I worked with one class. We explored stereotypes and discussed race, heritage, and economic status. We read work that addressed these subjects and talked about how writers can choose to perpetuate or change the status quo through their language and craft choices. The students chose an issue that concerned them (local or global), researched these issues, developed their own ideas for change, and then wrote personal essays. These were published on a website that was the first of its kind in Asheville City Schools.
By the time I met Aleesha, the program had expanded to a full year and included creative writing; "This I Believe" essays, recorded at local radio station; and a TED youth event (TEDxyouth@isaacdickson) where students presented their "ideas worth sharing." Aleesha had always been enthusiastic when I arrived, full of hugs and opinions that she loved to spout during our class discussions. She loved visitors and talking. Writing? Not so much.
On that day, though, as I read from our local paper about the numerous incidents of cross burnings and hate crimes that had just occurred in nearby towns, Aleesha sat still. She turned her head slightly, as if to listen better, clasped her hands tight until the pink showed under the red-brown of her knuckles, and kept her usually direct gaze lowered. When I finished reading the article, she raised her hand. "Ms. Hurley, I'm gonna write about this. I GOT to."
I was thrilled, of course, as a writer, a teaching artist, and an activist. But even as Aleesha and I began to work on her "This I Believe" essay, I began to worry. Aleesha, like so many others in our area, including myself, was emotionally wounded by these nearby examples of hatred. Of course, the whole project was based on my conviction that creative writing was healing and empowering, that it could help students envision and bring about a more just world—which I'd certainly witnessed. But was this the best way for Aleesha? Would her writing put her at risk when the essay was aired? Did she, at the age of eleven, really need to take on this topic in her writing?
In 2013, I posed these questions to a panel I moderated at the Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) Conference in Boston called "Writing to Change the World: Social Justice and Youth Writing Programs." The participating panelists, who work with students ranging in age from elementary school through college, answered by describing how they had witnessed, in their work with students, the power of creative writing to encourage idealism, foster empowerment, and open paths to social justice. The paths they described, both at the panel and in conversations afterward, were many and varied, determined by each writer's own defining vision of social justice. The teachable moments, they all agreed, overcame any risks—though they stressed that teaching artists must be aware and intentional.
Tamiko Ambrose Murray
Asheville Writers in the Schools
Tamiko Ambrose Murray, a writer, social worker, and co-founder of Asheville Writers in the Schools, says that social justice is always at the forefront of her teaching, whether she is asking her students to study and write poetry of resistance, or to explore areas of oppression they or their families have experienced in their own lives. Murray works in Asheville's public middle school with students struggling with literacy, poverty, and racism. Eliminating oppression, she says, requires first bringing to light what is hidden, including what a young writer has to offer the world. "To validate the voice of a young person who is often told that his or her voice is inherently invalid or incorrect," she says, "is an act of personal liberation."
In the classroom, Ambrose Murray teaches a traditional story structure in which a main character undergoes some type of transformation. She encourages young writers to consider the strengths of their main characters by having them ask, "What makes them (and me) strong? " It's not surprising that many of her students make creative choices that illuminate the oppression they witness or experience. "It's what they know," she says. "And writing gives them an authentic form of power they don't usually have." For one of her students, the opportunity to describe his favorite place was a chance to both bear witness and claim his own perspective on strength and success. Though his response may be painful for concerned adults to read, it is his starting place for taking charge of his life.
My Favorite Place
By Saheed, Grade 8,
Asheville Middle School
My favorite place is my home, Pisgah View Apartments, because it is a project. Most people think projects are bad. They think you will be robbed or killed but there are lots of good things that happen in the projects. Like when it rains and your cable gets cut off. You can look outside of your window and see lots of action. People do pranks and people play fight and people fight for real all the time.…
There are a lot of bad things that happen too.
One time there were two black males. Their names were V. and Lee. They were shooting at each other because Lee had a baby by V.'s sister. They started shooting at each other in a parking lot and V.'s dad rode past them in a green mini-van. He rode all the way down the street then turned around and came back up the street full speed. The green mini-van rammed Lee into another car. I was standing on a hill with my friends when I heard Lee screaming, "I can't feel my legs!" over and over again. His bone on both legs was sticking out. There was blood everywhere. Everybody around me was shocked. People were crying and there was blood all over his clothes. The blood was a dark red.
I still don't think the projects are a bad place. I always hear people in the projects say they want us to do well in school so you can be what you want to be and do what you want to do. However there are a lot of people that are successful and did not get their education. I think people in the projects are successful because everything they did in school and they do now is their choice. I think the definition of success is when you can do what you want to do. You can learn a lot of things in the projects. The projects give a lot of things and there is always something interesting in the projects. That is why my home, Pisgah View Apartments, is my favorite place.
As teaching artists, Ambrose Murray says, it is our role to open up the space for young people to explore and guide them in this process. But we have to be careful, she warns, to let them take the lead. Especially for young people who come from underserved or oppressed communities, she says, there are some topics that are just too painful. We have to meet young writers wherever they are. "If a young writer wants to write a fairy tale," Ambrose Murray says, "let them!"
Christina Shea
Christina Shea is a novelist and faculty member in Lesley University's MFA program in creative writing, and a coach for WriteBoston, where she works with a widely diverse and mostly low-income group of students and their teachers at a Boston public high school. Like Ambrose Murray, Shea believes social justice begins with the sense of personal empowerment that creative writing can provide, something she sees each week in the student writing group she facilitates through WriteBoston. The young writers in her program, she says, get something that they might not get anywhere else—affirmation from a professional writer that they possess the imagination and the courage to write. "You can see how much it means to these young writers, to have that personal connection, to feel like their words and thoughts matter," Shea says. When these students write, she adds, they are developing a more just view of themselves. And this positive experience of expressing themselves through poetry or story fosters perseverance for other sorts of writing—more academic and, perhaps less exciting or fun, but critical for student success.
Terry Blackhawk
Validating the voices of young people is also at the heart of the Citywide Poets (CWP) program of InsideOut Literary Arts in Detroit, Michigan. In 2011, the Citywide Poets' team took fourth place at at Brave New Voices, the largest youth spoken-word competition in the world. The poems they read, says Terry Blackhawk, poet and founding director of InsideOut, challenged perceptions of African-American and urban youth in general, and of Detroit in particular. The excerpt below is from a poem "spit"—to use the spoken-word vernacular—at the competition by Citywide Poet Justin Rogers:
Detroit is not heartless
our waters flow like
the blood pumping
through a mother's heart
when she clutches her newborn
for the first time…
The poets came home from the competition not only in glory, but, seemingly, with fire in their bellies, as the old activist saying goes. So, with InsideOut's support, they created Citywide Agents, a group of CWP alumni dedicated to bringing poetry workshops and performances to a variety of communities, while encouraging community service and developing youth leadership skills. And Rogers' poetry later caught the eye of the Skillman Foundation, which awarded him its Promising Youth Legacy Award. The award "recognizes young people as emerging leaders and current contributors to making a difference in their community," and includes $10,000 in scholarship assistance which Rogers put to good use at Wayne State University.
Blackhawk says this is the embodiment of InsideOut's mission statement. "We challenge young writers to think boldly and create bravely," she says. "And now we have these young people who act bravely because of their experience with poetry and are making the changes in the world that they want to see."
Glenis Redmond
Poet, performer, and activist Glenis Redmond's efforts to change the world through writing started with building relationships across the community where she worked and helping people to understand history through the experiences of others. As artist-in-residence with the State Theatre in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Redmond conducted workshops in businesses, schools, youth detention centers, prisons, and community organizations in the town over the course of five years, bringing a wide cross section of residents to the theater. "The beauty was in the intersection," says Redmond. "There were people of all races, faiths, and creeds. We had people as young as twelve and as old as eighty in attendance."
This past year, Redmond introduced participants at the Senior Center of New Brunswick to seniors at the town's Heath Sciences Technology High School. "I coached the high school students to interview the 'Super Seniors,' as we called them, to mine their lives poetically," Redmond says.
High school senior, Brandon Diaz-Abreau, wrote a persona poem from his interview with an elderly woman, formerly of North Carolina, ntitled "A Thousand Pieces" (excerpt).
I can remember those hot summer days.
Those days when you couldn't do nothing but keep
inside to hide from the
heat riding on the waves of the wind.
I didn't mind much since I'm a indoors girl anyway.
I slipped into my only pink dress, turned up the music,
and danced like no one was watching,
even though they probably was.
And people was different back then too.
Growing up in North Carolina, everybody was either black or white.
Today you'll find the whole world waiting at the bus stop.
According to Redmond, the students took seriously their role as researchers, poets, and archivists, building skills that will support them in future pursuits. More important, she says, is the bonding that took place between the elders and the young, the empathy and understanding that grew as "wisdom and knowledge was passed down." For Redmond, who has been a traveling educator for twenty years, this project has been arts integration, at its best, weaving together the goals of social justice, education, and community engagement.
Despite my worries about Aleesha as she wrote her "This I Believe" essay about the cross burnings outside of Asheville, she was not to be denied—even as she struggled to capture her feelings and hopes through imagery and metaphor, even as she revised to include more specific details—the kind that can bludgeon a good night's sleep. After she finished her essay and recorded it, she went on to create her presentation for the TEDxyouth@issacdickson event—where she called on the adults in the audience to pay attention and apply their imaginations as she detailed her idea of forming a youth group that would provide love and support to families and young people who were victims of hate crimes.
As I watched her at the microphone, I thought about the day before. We were all scurrying about the classroom getting ready for the big event when Aleesha, the formerly reluctant writer, twirled up to me. "Miss Janet," she said. "When I grow up, I'm gonna be a writer."
There it was—a sense of confidence and agency, instilled through the process of creative writing—not just to change the world, but to change her own future. Will she become a writer? I don't know. I do know that she applied to and attended (on scholarship) several of the summer writing programs I offer—and made it every day, calling for a ride when her mother didn't have enough money to buy gas. And then, as happens so often, Aleesha and her mom moved out of the area. She hasn't kept in touch. It seems that all of us involved in the panel, "Writing to Change the World," share this same risk—of inviting young writers to a new relationship with writing that we can't facilitate indefinitely. I like to think, though, that those teachable moments provide the proverbial wellspring from which our students can create a world that is more just, a world that offers new possibilities, just as it invigorates teaching artists like Ambrose Murray, Shea, Blackhawk, Redmond, and me to continue offering our invitations. We know that every poem and story our students write has the potential to change lives, because writing has had this effect on us. Poet Lucille Clifton, whose work I often use to inspire my students, said, "Things don't fall part. Things hold. Lines connect in ways that last and last and lives become generations made out of pictures and words just kept."
About the author:
Janet Hurley is a freelance writer, editor and founding director of True Ink, which provides creative opportunities for young writers in the Asheville, North Carolina area. She is also the co-founder of Asheville Writers in the Schools, a nonprofit which seeks to connect writers with schools and community organizations to nurture confident imaginations, critical literacy skills, and equitable
Hurley has an MFA in creative writing from Lesley College.
Writing to Change the World
Telling Stories to Foster Empowerment
Teachers & Writers Magazine
(Summer 2013, Volume 44, Number 4)


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During my sophomore year of college, I took a Beginner's Poetry Class. I wish this could be where I dove into a story of how the class changed my life, I met the love of my life, and now I'm planning to participate in a MFA program with him in New York.
No, it was kind of a let down. And way out of my comfort zone. I was hoping to learn more about myself and maybe challenge myself through the course, but nothing much came of my experience. Which, was probably due to the professor caring less than I did.
Okay, let me take that back. There was the cutie that my friend Mae and I would email back and forth about. And then the awesome girl, Erica, who was this perfect combination of weird and cool. We even share the same upcoming birthday. Shout out to Erica if she ever finds this blog post.
Towards the end of the semester, I mustered up enough energy to put together a portfolio. I was not the next Maya Angelou, but I would at least pass the class. I kept my pieces on a JumpDrive for later consumption, and today just happened to be one of those days. Below is a piece that still makes me smile. About a girl who just can't find her footing. While probably juvenile, I thought the form and spacing of the poem made this so much more amusing than the average piece.
((UPDATE: THE FORMAT WON'T SHOW UP HERE!! I'll just attach a photo of it so you can catch my drift))
Take a trip down memory lane with me and enjoy the piece below! xx, C.
Challenge by Staircase: Tales of the Everyday Klutz.
A task so simple,
tripped up tenaciously by
mahogany hurdles of death.
Graceful onlookers pass,
smirking arrogantly.
They just don't get it.
Resembling life,
steps bring her up,
Or down.
Leading one direction,
or the other.
Acquainted with the bottom,
she's prone to her mistakes.
Her klutz may be a curse,
To some.
For her,
falling is a chance,
to look up.


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Echocardiography Devices Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Trends, Analysis, Growth, and Forecast 2017 - 2025
Global Echocardiography Devices Market: Snapshot
Echocardiography devices are used to carry out the process of echocardiography, consequently generating an echocardiogram or a cardiac echo. Simply said these devices are used to form a sonogram of the heart. Echocardiographic device use standard two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and Doppler ultrasound to create images of the heart. Echocardiography was also the first ultrasound subspecialty to use intravenous contrast. Echocardiography is performed by cardiac sonographers, cardiac physiologists (UK), or physicians trained in echocardiography.
With rising number of cardiovascular issues all over the globe owing to unhealthy lifestyles, smoking, pollution, and other factors, echocardiograph devices are witnessing extensive use. This has furthermore led to the existence of a distinct echocardiograph devices market. Thus, echocardiography devices are now routinely used in the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of patients with any suspected or known heart diseases.
Echocardiography is one of the most widely used diagnostic tests in the field of cardiology. It can provide a wealth of helpful information, including the size and shape of the heart, pumping capacity, and the location and extent of any tissue damage. An echocardiogram retrieved from the devices can also give physicians other estimates of heart function, such as a calculation of the cardiac output, ejection fraction, and diastolic function.
Echocardiograph devices can help detect cardiomyopathies, such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, dilated cardiomyopathy, and many others. The use of stress echocardiography may also help determine whether any chest pain or associated symptoms are related to heart disease. The biggest advantage associated with using echocardiograph device involves then being non-invasive and has no known risks or side effects. An echocardiogram derived from the devices can create ultrasound images of heart structures, but it can also produce accurate assessment of the blood flowing through the heart by Doppler echocardiography, using pulsed- or continuous-wave Doppler ultrasound. This allows cardiovascular specialists to conduct assessment of both normal and abnormal blood flow through the heart.
Global Echocardiography Devices Market: Overview
Owing to a telling prevalence of cardiac diseases and the clinical implications entailed, there has been a dire need for reliable, accurate, and fast diagnosis to come in close proximity with the status of the patient's medical condition. Apart from physical examination and medical history, tests such as echocardiography find critical application in cardiovascular disease diagnosis. While a prime level of precision was only available with invasive techniques, echocardiography devices have turned the tables by providing equal or even better precision levels during the diagnosis of cardiac diseases.
Global Echocardiography Devices Market: Key Trends
The world echocardiography devices market is anticipated to grow at a steady pace during the forecast period 2017–2025. The aggressive rise in the occurrences of cardiac disorders could be a leading cause of the growth in the world echocardiography devices market. According to healthcare experts, hypertension is the number cause of cardiac disorders such as heart failure. Hectic lifestyles promoting sporadic physical activities, intensified stress, and unsound dietary habits are some of the common reasons for heart-related diseases.
As the number of cardiac disorder incidences increase in the U.S., the need to diagnose, treat, and monitor the acuteness of disorders and maintain medical records is expected to increase proportionally. Additionally, the rising hospitalization of geriatric population to receive treatment for cardiovascular diseases has augmented the need for echocardiography diagnosis. As a result, the world echocardiography devices market is predicted to propel at an impressive rate.
Integration of newer technologies is another factor elevating the demand in the world echocardiography devices market. For instance, the advent of novel technologies in cardiovascular disease testing has boosted the sale of echocardiography devices. Secondly, both patients and equipment can now be flexibly placed in medical examination rooms with the perpetual advancement in wireless data systems.
Global Echocardiography Devices Market: Market Potential
In Brazil, a group of Zika-affected babies were medically assessed with echocardiography to find minor heart defects. After the evaluation, the congenital heart disease (CHD) rate was found to grow three times than expected in the babies. However, merely one infant showed symptoms while most others revealed minor septal defects. This was the first time CHD has had a connection with the Zika virus in infants, although pericarditis and myocarditis have had been previously associated with flaviviruses such as dengue.
Global Echocardiography Devices Market: Regional Outlook
North America could be at the forefront of the international echocardiography devices market in terms of technology. In the foreseeable future, the international echocardiography devices market is prophesied to be heavily influenced by technological advancements. Vendors operating in the North America echocardiography devices market could be encouraged for more innovation with the constant digitalization of data in cardiology departments and physician offices. As a result, cardiovascular information system (CVIS), picture archiving and communication system (PACS), echocardiography management systems, and various other kinds of management solutions are prognosticated to receive enhanced data connectivity. Asia Pacific and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa could be other key regions of the international echocardiography devices market.
Global Echocardiography Devices Market: Competitive Landscape
Schiller, Philips Healthcare, Nihon Kohden Corporation, Hill-Rom, Inc., and GE Healthcare are envisaged to lead the ship in the worldwide echocardiography devices market. In order to improve their shares and secure their position in the worldwide echocardiography devices market, players could consider competitive pricing and adoption of several strategies. The worldwide echocardiography devices market could hold a fragmented characteristic on account of a multitude of regional and global companies making their presence known in the industry.
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We all have days when the closest we come to a legit coffee break is a frazzled trip to the office Keurig, where we impatiently count the seconds until our mugs fill with 8 ounces of caffeinated goodness. It's not about the flavor or the experience. It's just about the fix.
Apparently Starbucks understands those kind of days. They recently announced a plan to deliver food and beverages to customers in select markets in the second half of 2015, meaning you may never need to leave your desk for a coffee break again: "Imagine the ability to create a standing order that Starbucks delivered hot or iced to your desk daily…" Howard Schultz, Starbucks chairman, president, and CEO said on a conference call.
While having a piping hot beverage delivered straight to our caffeine-hungry hands sounds as tempting as a venti pumpkin spiced latte come fall—not to mention delivery can come in handy from time to time (coffee and muffins for the entire office!)—isn't there something nice about your fresh-air-filled walk to Starbucks every afternoon?
David Posen, MD, author of Is Work Killing You? certainly thinks so. "Your brain gets tired; the maximum amount of time you can concentrate is about 90 minutes," he explains. "After that, your productivity suffers, and you need to step away from your computer to recharge."
That's where your coffee break comes in: "Even a five minute walk can help relieve tension," says Dr. Posen. "Walking reduces anxiety and elevates mood, making you more productive when you return to the office." (Dr. Posen suggests ordering decaf for the best stress-relieving results.)
Consider this: People who exercised at a low-intensity (comparable to a leisurely walk to Starbucks) for just 20 minutes a day three times a week were 20 percent more energetic than those who remained stationary, according to a University of Georgia study. Even better if that exercise is outside. A University of Michigan study found that being in nature, even briefly, can boost your memory and attention span. A delicious beverage, plus more focus and energy at the office? Now, that's an afternoon pick-me-up worth walking for.


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At least they were more polished than Wednesday night but sadly weren't as unintentionally amusing. At any rate, the ten who took the stage in Miami did share certain traits. They all loathe the president, hate pharmaceutical and insurance companies, are oblivious to government greed, and think guns have the power of independent thought and action and thus solely cause murders.
They also disagree with the American people on immigration and belong to a party that spent much of the Cold War sucking up to Soviets, only now to discover Russian perfidy forty years too late.
Just as it was Wednesday night, they are so out of the mainstream, especially on immigration, that if they don't change their tune the president will trounce them soundly.
However, only one seemed batguano crazy. Only one had a droopy eye. Another sounded congested. One guy talked like he was on cocaine. And one would have been better auditioning not for president, but for a guest shot on the first season of "Three's Company."
Quick takeaway? Harris won. She was aggressive, had the most crowd applause lines, nailed Biden from the left, and clearly bested her opponents. Biden held his own but came across as past his shelf life and stuttered a lot, which might soon make him "Stuttering Joe" to the president. The others ranged from pathetic to tedious.
Here they are in descending order one to ten, best to worst:
1) Harris- She used the camera like a pro. In fact, when you think of how she initially got into public office she's a "pro" in many ways. Good line on "food fight" and made points with the dumb crowd by dropping her gs. She played the black card and female card to great advantage, race-hustling the rest and Biden specifically on busing.
Dared to criticize Obama on deportations to get at Joe. She stole Inslee's line on Trump being "the greatest threat to American security," which went over nicely to the assorted communists in the audience. Harris was cringingly anecdotal, which fared well with a fan base made up of people with the brainpower of woodchucks.
She had a breakout moment last night that may not last. But as a black female from a big Dem state, all factors in her favor with this racist and sexist party, Dems must be looking at her now as a top tier player. The rumors she was wearing dominatrix gear under her black suit are mostly unfounded.
2) Biden- Got bloodied but not hurt and retains his status as the frontrunner. Though Dems are thinking today that he was slow and sometimes befuddled. This will hurt him six months from now, as he is not going to get any younger. He spluttered out his responses numerous times and stooped so low he tried to use the horrific car crash deaths of his family decades ago to make himself seem pitiable. Name dropped Obama at every opportunity.
He inadvertently, probably, defended the NRA and bizarrely at the end, after two hours of tacking hard-left, blessed "the troops." Biden claimed Trump has "ripped out the soul" of America and, one would guess by the transitive property, Americans. Weirdly, my dark twisted soul still seems to be intact. Oh yeah, I got the "political writer" waiver on that.
Joe's face seemed pinched, his hair plugs receding. His whole performance was like your grandfather trying to sing along to a rap song but occasionally lapsing into incomprehensible gibberish. But his name and machine keep him top dog.
3) Buttigieg- The small town mayor used his first sentence to mention his husband, in case you forgot he was gay. Had the chutzpah to bring up God, thought not Leviticus, in front of a Dem audience comprised of Baal worshippers and Unitarians.
Called cops racist and only shot Swalwell a passing dirty look when the CA congressman tried to advise Pete to fire the South Bend, IN, police chief over the recent shooting of a black suspect by a police officer. The matter is under investigation. Hizzoner's soft quiet response to Swalwell's provocation will only remind blacks, a vital if starting to think twice Dem constituency, to further think of Buttigieg as a weak little hayseed.
Though it wouldn't be fair if he didn't get kudos on one thing. He was the only person there who brought up the harrowing Chicom social credit system.
The former Rhodes Scholar lied his ass off, as did the rest, on immigration, though was articulate on other questions per the low Dem standard for such. No major gaffes. No major wins. Stasis for him, barely still sitting with the grownups.
4) Bernie- Needed to shine to nip the Warren boomlet in the bud. He didn't do that and Liz will benefit. Though he made no big mistakes last night. Hickenlooper, Swalwell, and Bennet came after him, Hick the hardest. Bernie just scowled. He came across as a hard-of-hearing commie codger who is seriously upset because the nursing home is serving the wrong flavor of pudding for dessert.
He trotted out the 10-12 year doomsday scenario on the climate hoax popular this year and thinks if, like in the scruffy 60s, foul-smelling unemployed ragamuffins take to the streets all will be well. At one point lauded the UN. Not running for president, merely likes the sound of his own voice. Has a dwindling, if still semi-substantial, Dem following.
5) Gillibrand- Has the ice queen routine down flat. Was loud and aggressive. Had some applause lines but did not ooze warmth or charisma. Makeup way too pale, making her look like the victim of a blood transfusion gone horribly awry. Earrings distracting. Talked about "moral fabric" in front of "Dems." Ha!
Is obsessed with public financing of campaigns, which amounts to welfare for politicians and their staffs. Says Trump is "hell bent" on war with Iran. Must be why the president carpet bombed that Iranian naval base in response to the drone shoot down. No, wait…
6) Bennet- Sounded like he had a nasal cold or like Rudolph the Reindeer did in the Rankin-Bass cartoon before his nose covering fell off. Seemed very low-key. Never smiled. Tried to shoehorn the Holocaust in on the immigration issue and kindly told us of his prostate problems. Will be out by the fall.
7) Yang- Thought no tie would make him look young. Oh, it did. About like an eight-year-old. Babbled as if he was on primo nose candy and spoke of his Universal Basic Income scheme. No one cared about it or him.
8) Hickenlooper- Poor Hick, tried to warn them over socialism, like Ryan and Delaney last night. As the Dems are now a de facto socialist party, it was preaching chastity in a cut-rate whorehouse. Used the governor card to no avail.
9) Swalwell- Talked of "passing the torch" to a new generation, which he stole from John Kennedy. Not the good John Kennedy from Louisiana. The mobbed-up drug addict one from Massachusetts. If Swalwell was president he said he would confiscate guns. That would be fun to watch in places like Texas and Idaho. Has a creepy eye defect that makes him look like one of the Seven Dwarves, probably Sleepy.
10) Williamson- A loony new-age self-help guru who sports a 70s-era coiffure, speaks with a lisp that recalls Madeline Kahn's Lili Von Shtupp in "Blazing Saddles," and whose likely biggest wish is that her imaginary friends could vote. Then, she'd win the presidency in a landslide.
I mean, this chick is barking mad, a general in the Barmy Army. Only line that was funnier than disturbing is that she would deal with Donald Trump by "love." Now while the president has in former days been a playboy of note, something tells me he'd pass on that.
If she doesn't make the poll numbers for the next debate she can still hang around her fellow candidates and align their chakras.
That's the brief.
Both nights outcome? Warren way up, Bernie down. Harris up. Biden holds but could slip if he doesn't start to come across as more coherent and vigorous. For the majority of the rest it's a wash. A couple will be gone by Labor Day, a couple more at least by the holidays, as the proper Spencerian cycle takes its unremitting toll.
As it stands now, which is very early, not a one of them could beat the president.
P.S.-Thanks again to Cody Benson for the video feed and to my Florida Female Focus Group for their wise counsel.


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Hawaii is an alluring mix of heavenly islands, white sandy beaches, lush rainforest, ancient kingdoms, World War II history, and laidback locals. Here the sightseeing is unforgettable and with so many golf courses with eye-popping views and exotic locations, this fully escorted golf cruise is simply sensational.
Spend 4 luxurious days in Waikiki before boarding the Pride of America for the best way to island hop Hawaii and play six of the islands most spectacular golf courses. Cruise in style, with 14 restaurants, 9 bars and lounges, spacious suites and lots of balconies – perfect for whale watching, witnessing Ko'Lauea volcano or taking in the dramatic view of the Napali Coast. Pride of America visits four of Hawaii's pristine islands, including Maui and Kaua'i.
Hawaii is home to exquisite and top ranked golf clubs. We've hand-picked a selection of courses that bring the magic and ignite your golfing passion – golf courses that are a combination exclusive, private, and stunning resort courses set in inspiring settings.
This all-inclusive holiday with Pride of America ensures all your wishes come true. Touring with Go Golfing Travel means guaranteed departure – we never cancel. Your personable, experienced host ensures everything runs to plan. We invite you to discover more about this beautiful holiday.
Aloha! Fly into Honolulu International airport where you'll be transferred to the Moana Surfrider. This evening, get settled in and meet your fellow travellers over a cocktail and welcome dinner.
Hotel: Moana Surfrider (D)
Your first round will see you tee off at Oahu's #1 golf course, Ko Olina Golf Club. This 18-hole championship course is renowned as one of Oahu's most prestigious courses. True to form, it offers exceptional water features, multi-tiered greens, large landing areas, and a moderate length which makes it perfect for golfers of all levels.
Non-golfers: Indulge in some fantastic retail therapy on your Waikele Outlet Shopping Centre excursion. Enjoy a range of premium brands at outlet prices.
Hotel: Moana Surfrider (B)
Relax with a day at leisure. The breathtakingly beautiful island of Oahu offers an endless array of sights and activities. Get close to nature at Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium, and Foster Botanical Gardens, or take time to visit the Pearl Harbour Memorial.
Hotel: Moana Surfrider (B)
Your second round of golf will be at Ko'olau Golf Club. Hawaii's most intriguing and under the radar golf experience. It's compelling, awe-inspiring and a once in a lifetime experience. Carved from a tropical rainforest in the shadow of majestic mountains, you'll feel like you're playing on the set of Jurassic Park. With razor thin fairways surrounded by Hawaiian jungle, over 80 keep bunkers and 6 deep ravines, it is recommended you come for the scenery – not a score.
Non-golfers: Explore luscious Kualoa Ranch, the setting for many popular movies and TV series on Oahu's east coast.
Hotel: Moana Surfrider (B)
It's time to start your cruise! You will be transferred to Pier 2 Cruise Terminal to board the Pride of America. Treat yourself to a cocktail and watch the view as you sail away toward your next island destination.
Cruise: Pride of America (B, L, D)
Arrive in Maui for your first "cruisy" round of golf at Kapalua Golf Club, the Bay course. It is as beautiful as it is challenging. It is known for its breathtaking 17th hole, the only hole to play over the ocean on Maui. It most certainly belongs on every golfer's 'must-play' list. A championship course, The Bay has consistently hosted the best players in golf. Great champions and stories have emerged here, including Greg Norman's first win on American soil.
Non-golfers: Enjoy an all day Hana excursion through rainforests and waterfalls. Highlights include Keanae Peninsula, Waterfalls, Waianapanapa State Park, Wailua Overlook, Haleakala National Park, Hana Town & Bay and Hana Flower Gardens.
Cruise: Pride of America (B, L, D)
Named after the greatest King in Hawaiian Island history, this course will challenge you to use every club in your bag. The King Kamehameha Golf Club follows Robinson's philosophy: the golfer attacks, the designer defends. Best yet, sitting at 750 feet above sea level, it offers spectacular views of the island's glittering coasts and Haleakala volcano.
Non-golfers: Day at leisure. Enjoy a relaxing massage onboard your ship in the newly-renovated Spa or explore Maui's serene beaches.
Cruise: Pride of America (B, L, D)
Gaze up from this charming town and see snow-capped Mauna Kea volcano. It's just one of the scenic marvels in this exotic greenhouse of lush tropical plants, towering banyan trees, thundering falls and enough flowers to fill a rainbow. Arid deserts, steaming fissures and volcanoes that blow their tops are just as impressive.
RECOMMENDED EXCURSION: Circle of Fire plus Waterfalls Helicopter Tour
After the ship docks in Hilo Bay, board your transfer to the Hilo airport for a 50-min helicopter tour high above the only active volcano in Hawaii. You'll see many sites that are inaccessible by land, making this a truly remarkable experience. Additional cost applies, ask us for details.
Cruise: Pride of America (B, L, D)
Next stop: Kona, where your sensational fifth round awaits you at Mauni Lani. The South Course, snakes through the stark, rugged a'a lava of the prehistoric Kaniku lava flow, offering a panorama of mountain and ocean views alongside the challenging golf experience. It is home to #15, one of the world's most photographed over-the-ocean golf course holes.
Non-golfers: Just across from the tender pier is the King Kamehameha Hotel, a historic Hawaiian temple and a small beach. Walk to restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops, the farmers market and some historic sites. Alternatively, book an excursion via NCL. Additional cost may apply.
Cruise: Pride of America (B, L, D)
A unique and unforgettable experience awaits you at your last stopover in Kauai. Your final round at Poipua Bay Golf Course will be a real treat. Situated on the sunny south shore of Kauai, this is a course unlike any other. Sculpted from a rolling plateau eight stories above the Pacific Ocean, this outstanding course is surrounded by lush emerald mountains. Even the most focused golfer will be challenged by Poipu's breathtaking views, from its native geese and rare Hawaiian monk seals, to green turtles and humpback whales – you'll have lots of wild excuses to back your scorecard!
Non-golfers: Half day Waimea Canyon tour. One of Kauai's most famous landmarks, the breathtaking picturesque gorge in the heart of Kauai is often called the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.
Cruise: Pride of America (B, L, D)
From the soaring cliffs of the Na'Pali Coast to the chasms of Waimea Canyon, Kaua'i enchants the sense like no other destination. Explore the sacred 'Garden Island' where the sweet smell of mokihana berries permeates the air and the lush green landscape invigorates the senses.
Tonight, we meet for a cocktail or two to toast our victors. We'll then proceed to a specialty restaurant for a group dinner to reminisce on the good times we had. Drinks included.
Cruise: Pride of America (B, L, D)
Welcome back to Honolulu. This morning, we disembark Pride of America and take with us great memories and new friendships. Transfers are provided to Honolulu airport. We recommend flights after 11am to allow for ship disembarkation.
4 nights at 5-star Westin Moana Surfrider (includes all taxes and resort fees) inc. full breakfast
7 nights onboard Pride of America
Daily onboard meals during cruise
6 rounds of golf, including motorised carts at:
Free at Sea – choose up to 3 offers*:
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Non-golfer Inclusions:
From travel insurance to flights and hotels, we'll do all the organising, scheduling and booking.
Unpack once, settle in and feel right at home. Relax by the pool, enjoy a drink at the bar as you carelessly cruise to your next destination.
Do what you love, we do the rest. Playing golf at each port of call is smooth sailing. Getting to and from courses is a breeze.
Retail Package Price
Golfer- Twin Share from AUD 10244 pp
Non-Golfer- Twin Share from AUD 7639 pp
Golfer – Single from AUD 14872 pp
Upgrade to Balcony Cabin from AUD 685 pp
Note: Pricing based on OCEANVIEW OBSTRUCTED CABIN CATEGORY OK (Deck 7)
Deposits & Final Payments
NCL no longer offers separate baggage room facilities aboard their ships. Golf clubs will be stored in your cabin (under bed storage). Need help to transport your golf clubs on and off the ship? Please let us know so we can advise options.
I definitely would recommend a cruise golfing holiday to my friends. We played I reckon on the best courses in the world!! Wally was a great tour leader
Gael, 2017 Hawaiian Islands Cruise
The tour was very well organised, all golf courses were great, looking after the non golfers was very well done even including the shopping, thanks to the hosts for a great job
Bob, 2017 Hawaiian Islands Cruise
Extremely well organised trip visiting and playing golf at top courses which were individually picturesque in their own ways. Loved cruising and moving to the different locations
Jo, 2017 Hawaiian Islands Cruise
Played 5 very different and beautiful courses. Hole 17 on Mauna Lani I rate as the most interesting hole I have played. Loved Ko Olina as well. Pride of America beautiful. Would do it again.
Elva, 2016 Hawaiian Islands Cruise
The ship was fantastic, never felt 'crowded' wherever you went. I found the facilities excellent. The courses we played were spectacular – I loved every one for the uniqueness, location etc. and the history! Met some lovely people, fun every day. Thank you Go Golfing for another smashing holiday.
Lyn, 2016 Hawaiian Islands Cruise
The Hawaiian Cruise was a very convenient way to visit 4 of the Hawaiian Islands and play golf on 3 of them. The golf courses were of the highest quality. The bus trips to/from the golf courses allowed one to get a good understanding of the topography of the various islands thus providing some good sightseeing along the way. Great hosts, as usual, and the organisation and execution of the Go Golfing activities proceeded flawlessly.
Al, 2016 Hawaiian Islands Cruise
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Neal Adams will appear Saturday at Meltdown Comics in Los Angeles for not only a signing but also for a sneak peek at the upcoming Blood motion comic, animated by Continuity Studios (the plan is for the story, originally serialized in Dark Horse Presents, to be eventually be developed as an animated feature).
However, it doesn't stop there: Adams also will present a discussion about the Silver Age, followed by a Q&A.
And for fans with a sweet tooth, Sweet! Hollywood will use the event to introduce its set of signature candy bars with packaging featuring Adams characters like Bucky O'Hare, Crazyman and Armor, as well as "Neal's best illustrated paintings" (they're $8.99 each). Sweet! Hollywood previously teamed with Meltdown for the special Hellboy chocolates, released to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Hellboy: Seed of Destruction #1.
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"We are no longer looking at signing deals like building a mobile application that are $100,000 or half a million. We are getting involved in large end to end transformational projects. That will play over multiple quarters or years," he said.
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Sonicwall make some that are ideal for small business. I am a windows administrator and under no circumstances would I use windows as a firewall.
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Never ever use Windows as a software firewall when it is running Active Directory.
Ditto on the advice of get a real firewall.
SBS and 2 NICS
I would suggest that you subscribe to the SBS newsgroup. You will find many posts that say the dual NIC is a standard install. You will also learn a lot about SBS 2003. Enjoy
BTW I have several installs with one NIC and a hardware firewall that I use to VPN to other sites.
Which SBS newsgroup?
Which SBS newsgroup do you recommend?
Sounds like even though you've read posts about dual NIC SBS you install yours with one NIC and a firewall.
The Installation Wizard indicates that IT considers dual NIC to be THE standard method. Kind of gives me the "willeys" given Windows security history.
On the other hand I'd like a path of least resistance, and I know sometimes it's better not to fight Microsoft if they REALLY WANT a particular configuration.
just run through router.
this is the quickest why to set it up. just close of any port/services on your router that you do not use.
As usual, the answer is, "It depends"
SBS Standard edition comes with a basic firewall based on the RRAS service and is usually better with a SonicWall/Netgear/PIX/Linksys type firewall/router in front of it. On the other hand, I have many installations with SBS Premium Edition which has ISA2004 as a firewall and they are perfectly protected. I suggest you see http://www.smallbizserver.net/ for the main types of configurations.
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I've met David Carlson (no relation, as far as I know) a time or two. I couldn't help but be impressed with the gentleman given his honorable service to our country (three tours in Iraq to be precise). Above all that, he seemed most proud of his beautiful twin daughters, who are now age five.
Carlson's also taken a stab at political office, getting thoroughly trounced in 2008 in a run for MN State House (HD 67B - St Paul) and losing the GOP endorsement bid for state Senate in 2010 in SD 38 (Eagan and a portion of Burnsville).
So his latest exploits, putting up a primary challenge in the US Senate race against GOP endorsed candidate Kurt Bills, seemed most curious. I can only surmise that this is merely an attempt to garner name recognition statewide in the event he aspires to higher ambitions politically.
When my friends Jack Tomczak and Ben Kruse played a political ad from Carlson on their weekend radio show The Late Debate, I naturally assumed it had to be a bit. Unfortunately I discovered the actual clip and found that what sounded like a caricature of a Ron Paul endorsed candidate (which Bills is) is actually an "approved message" by candidate Carlson.
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