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Last month I shot a story of for The Wall Street Journal about the legalization of recreational marijuana in Washington. Here are a couple of outtakes from the shoot.
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Oysters and Ocean Acidification for The New York Times
Last month I drove over to the Olympic Peninsula to photograph Governor Jay Inslee visiting the Dabob Bay Hatchery in Quilcene, Washington. It was a fun shoot on an important topic that will only become more apparent as climate change takes its toll on the waters of the Puget Sound. Several years ago I worked on a related story on Tattoosh Island and a group of scientists who were studying the impacts of ocean acidification.
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Today was the first day of beach season for us. So begins a summer of sand-filled crevices.
In honor of the water-loving that is beginning everywhere, I'm sharing this sign I've been saving (thank you, Carrie):
Posted in Random, tagged Bright ideas, Kids, Parenting, Requests, Signs, Students on March 29, 2010| 3 Comments »
Today was the first day of beach season for us. So begins a summer of sand-filled crevices.
In honor of the water-loving that is beginning everywhere, I'm sharing this sign I've been saving (thank you, Carrie):
Posted in Random, tagged Bright ideas, Courtship, Kids, Parenting on March 27, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Arranged marriages are not an American thing, but Eddie and I are considering it for our boys. We have a coterie of long-time friends who all have pretty little girls: Patrick and Petra have Mia, Billy and Miwa have Niina and Mana, and Eggy and Sophia have Ava. Gideon has already chosen Mana with no nudging from us.
Dominic informed us that he was going to marry Niina. But now I think he is exploring his options. He seems to be smitten by Baby Ava.
Interesting. Very interesting.
Posted in Random, tagged Bright ideas, Soldier support on March 25, 2010| 3 Comments »
In the midst of Eddie's hospital drama, my niece sent me this photo:
It totally made my day, because I am the in-law who sent it! Well, I sent it, and my dad donated it.
My dad met Mark at Thanksgiving, and they bonded over a shared love of music. So when Eddie and I started asking around about a ukulele, maybe, to send Mark in Afghanistan, my dad offered the mandolin that had been in my family forever. He played it, my mom played it, I played it, etc. A great idea!
I was worried about sending an antique instrument into combat, but I must have packed it up well enough for it to make it in one piece. YAY!
So that's why I was so thrilled to see that photo. It made everything better this week.
Posted in Random, tagged Bright ideas, Requests on March 23, 2010| 1 Comment »
Being a "frequent flier" in Memorial's heart wing has its perks. I was able to be in the room with Eddie while they prepped him for his ablation, and even take pictures.
Here he is in what he refers to as "The Matrix Room" with his new buddies, Robb and Cynthia.
Robb and Cynthia shooed me out right before the procedure began, and I hung out in the special waiting area. In a couple of hours, his doctor appeared to let me know the ablation was over, and was a success. They found the rogue spot quickly and zapped it. Then he said he poked around in there to see if he could get something else going. He did, and took care of that spot too. This should be it. Operative word: "should."
Eddie is now resting comfortably to the sounds of the Braves vs. the Mets. You can see he doesn't want anyone to take away his remote:
He might even get to go home by the time the game is over.
Posted in Random, tagged Bright ideas, Definitions, Loneliness, Peeves, Requests on March 23, 2010| 1 Comment »
Memorial Health University Medical Center has Wi-Fi, which is quite nice. You would think all hospitals would have it, but you'd be wrong. Because of my mom, dad and Eddie, I've sampled many hospitals.
Anyway, thanks to Memorial's Wi-Fi, I'm able to write and upload this post. Eddie is having his third, and last (I hope), cardiac ablation today.
What's that? Well, it is a procedure where a cardiologist (as opposed to a dermatologist, or someone who stayed at a Holiday Inn) threads a catheter into the heart and burns the crap out of the part of the heart that is causing it to beat irregularly. Read this for a more technical overview.
Eddie has had this procedure twice already, so I don't know how much non-scarred tissue there is left. After each ablation, the doctor has said, "That should do it." And it hasn't. Yes, we got a second opinion. The second doctor just wanted to keep shocking Eddie's heart back into rhythm, all "ER" style.
Anyway, here we are, at Memorial again, and hoping for the best.
Posted in Random, tagged Academics, Bright ideas, Kids on March 22, 2010| 2 Comments »
I present Dominic's latest essay. Please ignore the pronoun mangling. He's learning.
Posted in Random, tagged Academics, Bright ideas, Kids, Parenting on March 20, 2010| 4 Comments »
Dominic may look like Eddie, but he is totally my son on the inside. He asks a billion questions, likes to talk, gets obsessed with an idea and can't let it rest, etc.
He is also a budding writer.
One of his favorite lessons at school is to tell a story to his teacher, who writes it down, then he illustrates the story.
It is a Montessori school, so his stories have a very polite angle. One could even say "anticlimactic." See for yourself:
These are very different from the soap operas I wrote in high school (Kelly, you'll remember those), but I love that he is a storyteller too.

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The Blues had held a slim half time lead thanks to skipper Xavier Rush's try.
Ben Blair and Patterson swapped penalties at a sparse Murrayfield, before Rush went over for the game's opening try.
Edinburgh did well to halt an initial drive from a five metre line out, but allowed their defence to be sucked to the open-side as Nick Robinson switched the play back right.
The fly-half's pass dipped short and bounced off a Blues knee, but Rush gathered coolly to dive over for an unconverted try.
Despite attempts to be positive, the game became bogged down in the middle of the park as both sides searched for that extra bit of inspiration to break through watchful defences.
Patterson looked as likely as anyone with his eye for a gap and quick feet, but even he had to settle for a second penalty kick after Blues flanker Rhys Shellard was pinged for hands in the ruck.
Still holding on to an 8-6 lead, the Blues did put one flowing move together just before half-time that ripped through the Scots, only for a fine last ditch tackle to deny Marc Stcherbina.
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Kicking for the corner, the Edinburgh pack caught and drove, shunting the Blues backwards and carving out the gap for hooker Kelly to barge over.
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The Scots seemed to be heading for four points, but two minutes into injury time had the victory ripped away. The Blues broke through into the Edinburgh 22, before spinning the ball left quickly for replacement White to go over, Blair converting superbly.
Still reeling from that blow, Edinburgh had even the small consolation of a losing bonus point taken away as James made amends for his earlier blunder by racing in at the corner.
To complete a miserable night for Edinburgh, Scotland back-row Ally Hogg suffered a fresh injury scare just a week before their autumn Test series. Hogg came off the Edinburgh bench midway through the second half, with the aim of proving his fitness to Scotland coach Frank Hadden following a month on the casualty list. But after only six minutes Hogg hobbled off in pain after suffering a fresh knee problem.
Edinburgh: C Paterson, (capt); M Pyke, B Cairns, P Jorgensen, D McCall; D Hodge, G Laidlaw; A Jacobsen, A Kelly, C Smith, M Mustchin, S Turnbull, A Strokosch, R Rennie, D Callam
Replacements: S Lawrie, A Dickinson for Smith (49), D Hewett, F Pringle for Hogg (62), A Monro, A Hogg for Rennie (47), S Webster for Jorgensen (70)
Blues: B Blair; M Luveitasau, J Robinson, M Stcherbina, C Czekaj; N Robinson, E Fairhurst; J Yapp,G Williams, T Filise, D Jones, J Goode, S Morgan, R Shellard, X Rush (capt)
Replacements: S Roberts for G. Williams (65), D Goodfield, B Davies for Morgan (68), B White for Shellard (62), W Evans for Fairhurst (62), N Macleod for J. Robinson (80), T James for Luveitasau (65)
Referee: George Clancy (RFU)
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Monday, April 12, 2010
TNT Tuesday, Combo Blog #6
Important Note: I am traveling this evening, but will be around until about 3-3:30pm EST.
As far as yesterday is concerned, we picked up an afternoon winner on the Texas Rangers, and to a certain degree, we got a little lucky. We knew that the Texas bullpen was more rested, and it did indeed come down to that, but Fausto Carmona pitched much better than we expected, and it made a game that we expected to be a pretty easy win, an extra-inning squeaker. But, hey, a win's a win, I don't think we were in the wrong taking the Rangers, and it just took a little more effort than we hoped.
In the NBA, the play on the Kings was a mis-read, flat out. I thought the Kings would play good team basketball as a tip of the cap to the crowd, but they just tried to feeding Tyreke Evans on every play so he could get the points he needed to become a 20-5-5 player. I thought the Kings would play a solid game; they did not.
Still, a 1-1 day, overall, lost a little juice, no reason to worry. We finished the NBA season with a flurry of wins, and I think we may have one left in the tank!
Sports Wagering: NBA
Celtics @ Bulls - This line is OFF. Big game, here. Huge game for Chicago, not that important for Boston, really. There's almost no chance the Celtics play their normal rotation of guys, though this game could have some significant impact on how the bottom of the East playoffs shakes out. The Bulls are coming off a huge win in Toronto, so their confidence is high. I suppose the concern is that to back the Bulls (once the line comes out), we're definitely going to have to pay a premium because they're in the "must-win" situation. Obviously, I'm going to be looking for reasons to get on Chicago, but it's not a shoe-in, not by any stretch. Lean to the surging Derrick Roses...I mean...the Bulls. Also, lean to the Over, as Boston's defense has been lacking down the stretch due to waning focus.
Jazz @ Warriors - Utah by 7.5 with a total of 232.5. These teams played fairly recently in Utah, and the Jazz tore the Warriors apart, scoring on just about every possession. I think folks will be lulled into a false sense of security with Utah, here, when they look back at that previous meeting. Still, the Jazz are an extremely physical team, which is the one thing the the Warriors can't handle. Golden State is coming off an impressive come-from-behind victory over the Thunder at home, so we know they're still playing hard, but I just get the feeling this line is fairly accurate. Maybe a tiny bit of line value on the Warriors' side, but with every game so meaningful at the top of the West's playoff race, it's tough to see the Jazz letting this one slip through their fingers. No real lean on the side, since both sides have merit, and no real lean on the total. This number looks very high, but if the Jazz just decide to outscore the Warriors, we could get there.
Nuggets @ Suns - Phoenix by 6 with a total of 217. This will be Phoenix's game to win or lose. The Suns are playing good ball down the stretch, while the Nuggets continue to be a little hit-or-miss with their level of intensity. The return of Kenyon Martin should certainly help, but there's no way he's at full strength. Denver is also coming off a home game with Memphis last night, and we've seen how they tend to slack off in back-to-backs, especially on the defensive end. That's just not going to get it done in a tough game with Phoenix. These two teams are hugely public clubs, and betting "overs" is not a long term winning proposition. We need to pick our spots on the "unders", but I have a feeling this game ends up being played with significant implications. I lean to Phoenix, and I lean to the Under.
Kings @ Lakers - Los Angeles by 9.5 with a total of 199.5. I honestly don't know who's going to play in this one, and that's a great reason to knock this game off your card. I would guess that someone like Gasol could use a day off, and perhaps Kobe decides to play the first half. Too many question marks, in my opinion. I think you have to look at the Kings, since this season-ender has all the makings of a rag-tag style game with young guys getting a ton of run (especially in the second half). The Kings played their home finale last night against the Rockets, so they're basically done for the year, and the Lakers have their eye on the playoffs. Complete and utter PASS on the side, and I'd look at the Under, since I'm guessing the guys we see in this one won't be very strong outside shooters.
Sports Wagering: MLB
National League
Diamondbacks @ Dodgers (-175) with a total of 8; I. Kennedy vs. C. Kershaw;
Chris Snyder is 2-for-3 with a HR and 3 RBI off Kershaw;
Mark Reynolds is 3-for-7 off Kershaw.
The Dodgers haven't really seen Ian Kennedy, and we know he hasn't really "panned out"...yet. Is this a potential breakout year? Maybe. The Dodgers have a huge starting pitching advantage in this one, but the bullpen has been extremely shaky so far. Too expensive to get on Dodgers, and not enough evidence to support the D'backs. No leans, here.
Reds @ Marlins (-110) with a total of 8.5; B. Arroyo vs. N. Robertson;
Orlando Cabrera is 7-for-21 off Robertson since 2005;
Jonny Gomes is 3-for-5 off the Marlins lefty;
Ronny Paulino is 6-for-12 off Arroyo with 3 RBI;
Dan Uggla is 5-for-11 with a HR and 2 RBI;
Jorge Cantu is 6-for-19 with 2 HR and 3 RBI;
Chris Coghlan is 2-for-4, Wes Helms is 2-for-5, and Mike Lamb is 4-for-11 off Arroyo.
Bronson Arroyo is about as streaky as they come, and he dominated in his opener, but this is just not the team I want him facing, even when hot. Robertson pitched well in his first game with Florida, and the Reds haven't seen much of him. At this price, neither side is all that compelling. I might look at the Under, believe it or not.
Mets @ Rockies (-160) with a total of 9.5; J. Maine vs. G. Smith;
Gary Matthews Jr is 5-for-15 with 2 RBI off Greg Smith;
John Maine is 2-1, 2.66 ERA against Colorado in his career;
Todd Helton is 3-for-8 off John Maine;
Seth Smith is 1-for-2, but that was a HR.
John Maine has pitched well against the Rockies best hitters, which makes him something of a live dog. The Mets have been downright bad offensively this year, which makes them a tough team to back, but in terms of situations to get +150 odds, fading Greg Smith, an unproven bottom-of-the-rotation hurler, is certainly a potential opportunity. Lean to Mets. No lean on the total.
Pirates @ Giants (-210) with a total of 7.5; P. Maholm vs. M. Cain;
Paul Maholm is 1-1, 2.85 ERA against the Giants;
Ronny Cedeno is 2-for-11, Ryan Church is 1-for-8, Bobby Crosby is 1-for-15, Ryan Doumit is 2-for-11, Garrett Jones is 1-for-6, Andrew McCutchen is 0-for-5, and Delwyn Young is 0-for-6 off Cain;
Pablo Sandoval is 3-for-6 off Maholm;
Mark DeRosa is 5-for-16 with a HR off Maholm;
Edgar Renteria is 4-for-12 off Paul;
This is a ton of value to get with a strong, young pitcher like Maholm, but unlike yesterday where we felt that Barry Zito doesn't warrant -200 odds, Matt Cain does. This line is fairly accurate, as Cain has positively dominated just about every regular in the Pirates lineup, and while Maholm hasn't been bad against the Giants, the Pirates won't win a close game. I'd look at the Under before either side.
American League
Royals @ Tigers (-155) with a total of 9.5; B. Bannister vs. D. Willis;
Johnny Damon was 6-for-8 lifetime off Bannister with a HR and 4 RBI before last week;
Miguel Cabrera has homered twice, and Carlos Guillen was 5-for-12;
Bannister is 4-2 against the Tigers, 2.09 ERA.
This is another rematch, and so far, rematches have been fairly predictable. Last week, the world backed Bannister at home, and he and Dontrelle pitched to a 2-1 Royals lead, at which point the Tigers pen gave up 1 run, and the Royals pen gave up 6. That can change things quickly. I'm curious to see if Dontrelle can throw the ball well in front of the home crowd, but I don't know how you can avoid Bannister this time. His pen let him down a week ago, but with 10-15 more pitches in his tank, Bannister should be able to make a push for 7 innings. Lean to KC. Lean to the Under in spacious Comerica.
Angels @ Yankees (-180) with a total of 10; E. Santana vs. A. Pettitte;
Erick Aybar is 7-for-16 with 2 RBI off Pettitte;
Mike Napoli is 5-for-9 off the veteran southpaw;
Brandon Wood is 2-for-3 with a HR, Jeff Mathis is 3-for-9, and Maicer Izturis is 2-for-4;
Ervin Santana has a career 5.21 ERA against New York;
Andy Pettitte has a career 5.68 ERA against LAA;
Derek Jeter is batting .435 off Santana over the last 5 years with 2 HR and 2 RBI.
Santana's ERA against New York isn't very good, but he's 5-2 in his career, and a lot of that has to do with limiting damage. He gives up the home run ball, but the Yankees don't put as many guys on base against Santana as the numbers might indicate. The Angels are slumping, but I think the Yankees are over-pumped for this one, and there might be some value in the scrappy Halos.
Rays (-125) @ Orioles with a total of 9; J. Niemann vs. B. Matusz;
Brian Roberts was 8-for-18 with 2 HR and 4 RBI off Jeff Niemann (but on the DL now);
Nick Markakis was 6-for-16 with a HR and 3 RBI;
Matt Wieters was 5-for-7 with 3 RBI, and Ty Wigginton was 3-for-6 with a HR;
Ben Zobrist was 2-for-3 off Brian Matusz with a HR and 4 RBI.
All of those numbers are not counting the meeting a week ago.
We backed the Orioles at a big dog price last week, and picked up a win, though Jeff Niemann was knocked out of the game by a line drive very early on. Believe it or not, I'm tempted to back the O's again. Matusz isn't going to be getting this kind of value all season, and without the 5 walks he issued in a jittery start in Tampa, this kid could potentially dominate the game for 7 innings. Niemann struggles with the O's, but Baltimore struggles to hit with RISP. Slight lean to Baltimore to support their young stud, and slight lean to the Under until we see the O's score in bunches.
White Sox @ Blue Jays (-130) with a total of 8; G. Floyd vs. TBA;
Adam Lind is 3-for-8 with 1 HR and 4 RBI off Gavin Floyd.
Toronto is apparently being cryptic with their starters, though Ricky Romero followed Brian Tallet last week, and I would assume he'll get the nod. In any case, Gavin Floyd has been awful against Toronto in his career, but looking at the individual player numbers, it seems like his struggles weren't with the guys currently on the Jays' roster. This one is all kinds of crazy, and we may have to make some decisions when we know more. No leans yet.
Athletics (-135) @ Mariners with a total of 7.5; B. Anderson vs. D. Fister;
Ichiro was 6-for-9 off Anderson, and Mike Sweeney was 7-for-15 with a HR;
Chone Figgins was 3-for-8 off Anderson.
Brett Anderson absolutely cruised through 6 shutout innings a week ago when these two went head-to-head in a game the A's won 6-2. Something tells me this one gets played closer. I might look at the Under with neither team really all that offensively beefy, but I'm not sure I'd back Brett Anderson to throw another 6-7 shutout innings. He very well might, and maybe I'm overlooking the obvious, so I won't write it off, but I feel the line is pretty accurate.
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I lost four pounds!
It doesn't seem like much. I am very overweight and have a lot to lose, but look here. I lost four pounds. I started Weight Watchers online on Wednesday and I have been following it until today. I am starting again. Whenever I start a weight loss plan I get really excited about it and tell people about it. I started with my family who knows just to be encouraging. In the back of their mind, I know they must be skeptical. They have seen me try and fail and try and fail. They are amazing though. My family gets behind me anyway. They say all the good stuff. They will encourage me and watch while I try to only take one serving. They will also ask me how I am doing. Even sometimes they will hesitantly try and give me some advice. I am not easy to approach with advice unless I ask for it.
Then I tell my coworkers, who are more forthcoming with advice. My friend Tom has lost fifty pounds, he says that the key for him has been adding fruits and vegetables. When he added those vegetables he said that it sort of pushed out all the bad stuff in his diet. He also says focusing on adding things is much more pleasant than thinking about what you can't have. This makes sense to me.
This is the most wonderful advice I have been given. Sometimes people tell me about their weight loss surgery, the drops they take, the juice fasts, and all the other many other things try. There is camaraderie in losing weight. Not only do most people need to or have lost weight, but they also want to help. Most people recognize the inherent loneliness in trying to lose weight. Most goals are prosperous. You start at a baseline and go up from there. Losing weight is like digging yourself out of a hole. You are starting below the line at a deficit. It isn't like trying to get a degree, or bag a new job. Those things are something you feel no shame talking about. When you are doing those things you are able to boast proudly, "Look at what I am doing! Bettering myself!!"
Of course I should feel the same way about losing weight, but I don't. I don't always want to talk about how I have slowly dug myself into this hole. It makes me feel ashamed that I have repeatedly made the wrong choices. I cower at most conversations about weight, especially if I am not losing at the moment.
When I am losing however, I want to shout it to the world. I think, that even when I am not maybe I should be more open about it. I mean if you think about it. I wear my scarlet F on my chest. No one is going to accuse me of being skinny. If I talked about it more to people who clearly care for me, maybe then I would shame myself into doing the right thing more often.
In this issue, I am so clouded with my shame that I rarely think to put myself in other's shoes. When I see someone overweight, trying to lose weight. I am excited for them, and a little jealous. It doesn't matter how they try, unless it is super unhealthy. I am always happy for them. I have learned to at least do that. I think that if we as a nation are going to get through this obesity epidemic, we will all need to be supportive.


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What is the difference between chiropody and podiatry?
In Canada, chiropody/podiatry are interchangeable terms defined as, "the treatment and prevention of disease or disorders of the foot by therapeutic or orthotic means". Chiropodists/podiatrists undergo extensive training, and many have taken seven or eight years of post secondary school training before beginning to practice. They are the only regulated foot professional educated exclusively in the assessment and treatment of foot disorders.
Do I need referral from my doctor or health care professional?
No, referrals are not required. However, feel free to ask your family physician to write a referral for you if it will help in communicating with us. We have provided many doctors in the area with referral pads so they can easily and effectively communicate their recommendations to our clinic.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes! Booking an appointment allows us to ensure that a proper assessment and treatment is completed and all of your needs are taken care of and your questions answered. Contact us to book an appointment.
What can I expect at my first appointment?
Your first appointment is a combination of a consultation and treatment. A medical history and consent form is completed by the patient and reviewed with the Chiropodist. A complete examination and assessment of your feet is conducted, looking for and checking:
- lesions – corns, calluses, warts, moles, wounds, ulcers
- range of motion/gait analysis (foot function), circulation, sensation, colour
- digital photos of both your feet are taken
Treatment options are then presented and discussed, along with your questions answered and next steps decided. The initial visit is $85.
Routine footcare is most often covered by Extended Health Insurance– under the heading Paramedical Services. Most insurance policies allow for $500 per calendar or benefit year for chiropody/podiatry services.
Patient Policies
We are committed to providing exceptional foot care to people of all ages in order to serve the growing and diverse needs of our community. Please review our Patient Policies to prevent any misunderstandings and contact us if you have any questions.
Documentation Requirements
On your first visit to Werkman, Boven & Associates we ask that you complete our Patient Information Form, which includes Patient's Consent. You can download the Patient Information Form here and bring it along to your first appointment. You also have the ability to complete and submit this form online by way of an email invitation.
Visit Length
The length of each foot care appointment varies based on a number of factors. Feel free to ask your practitioner for any additional information or details.
Cancellation, No-Show and Lateness Policy
- In order to provide efficient services to all patients our office requires 24-hour notice for cancellation or re-scheduling of appointments. This ensures that we can provide quality, timely services to all patients as efficiently as possible. If it is your first visit to our Chiropody office, we ask that you arrive a few minutes early to complete the Patient Information Form.
- A $10 fee will be applied for appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice. A $20 fee will be applied for missed appointments. All fees for cancellations/missed appointments are the patient's responsibility.
- Late-comers may be asked to re-schedule their appointment for a later time or another day and appropriate charges for the late or missed appointment may apply.
Phone Calls or Email
- Due to College of Chiropodists of Ontario (COCOO) regulations and privacy concerns, we are unable to offer any medical advice or management over the phone, fax or via email.
- Communication with administrative staff about your health or medical concerns is also against provincial privacy regulations. Our administrative staff will be happy to help with all other concerns.
Do I have to pay for parking?
No! You do not have to pay for parking. We offer free parking outside our office. We are conveniently located on Cornwall Road, east of Trafalgar between Morrison Road and Maple Grove Drive on the north side at 1295 Cornwall Road, Unit A1, Oakville, ON L6J 7T5.
Is your office wheelchair accessible?
Yes! We are located in a fully accessible building that has easy access for people with wheelchairs, scooters or walkers. Our footcare specialists are capable of providing treatment in a way so that people in wheelchairs never have to worry about transferring to another chair.
Will you remind me of my upcoming appointment?
Yes! We have an automated system that will send an appointment reminder to your home phone, cell/smartphone, text or email address.
Do you offer footcare specifically for people living with diabetes?
Yes we do. It is essential for diabetic patients to pay proper attention to their feet as problems may occur as a result of either circulation or nerve changes. We provide comprehensive diabetic footcare and education including the treatment of foot ulcers and wounds.
Do you treat ingrown toenails?
Yes. If you suspect you have a ingrown toenail, call our office and book an appointment for a consultation and treatment with one of our footcare specialists and Chiropodists, J. Richard Werkman, D.Ch., B.Sc. Podiatric Medicine, or Kaitlin Boven (nee: Werkman), B.Sc. Podiatry, MSc Diabetes Student. Rick and Kaitlin are licensed for Nail Surgery and Local Anesthesia. Rick is also licensed for Injections to the foot.When it's time to look for a permanent solution to your persistent ingrown toenails, look no further than the Oakville Foot & Orthotic Clinic and Werkman, Boven & Associates.
What type of foot ulcer/wound care do you offer?
Typically, foot ulcer/wound care management consists of wound evaluation, debridement, application of topical antibiotics, appropriate dressings, footwear advice, and padding or insoles/orthotics. In addition, Chiropodist, Kaitlin Boven (nee: Werkman) has completed training on Total Contact Casting (TCC), a casting technique used to heal diabetic foot ulcers, with reported healing rates of about 90% in 6 weeks. It works by redistributing weight off of your foot ulcer so it can heal. People living with diabetes are especially prone to developing ulcers. It is vital to treat foot injuries right away. Do you have any questions or suspect you may have an ulcer? Don't let your foot condition worsen. Please give our office a call and have it assessed by a professional.
What does the term "routine footcare" mean?
During your first appointment with us, we'll ask you lifestyle and other medical questions that will help us get to know you, your feet and understand your current concerns and needs. Routine footcare appointments include toenail cutting and thinning down thickened toenail(s) (if required), debriding corn or callus (if required), monitoring of existing moles and warts, mapping of new moles and warts. Learn more about common foot problems and comprehensive treatment for foot related conditions by chiropodists/podiatrists
Are Chiropody services covered by OHIP?
No. Unfortunately, Chiropody services are not covered by OHIP. This is similar to services provided by other health care professionals such as Registered Massage Therapists, Physiotherapists, Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Chiropractors, to name a few. However, Chiropody fees are covered by many Extended Health Insurance plans offered by employers. Check your coverage. Official receipts are provided for insurance reimbursement or income tax purposes.
Do You Offer Direct Billing?
We are on the Approved Provider List and can direct bill to these programs
- Green Shield – Preferred Provider
- NIHB – First Nations and Inuit Health Branch
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
- Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
Are Chiropody services automatically covered by my Extended Health Insurance, or through my Employer?
No. We strongly recommend that you determine your eligibility for coverage by reviewing your plan, contacting your insurance provider or your HR department. You often can find our services listed within your explanation of benefits booklet under the heading Paramedical Services for routine foot care. Custom-made prescription orthotics are often listed under the heading Medical Equipment or Orthopaedic Supplies. Most insurance policies allow for $500 per calendar or benefit year for chiropody/podiatry services. Official receipts are provided by us for insurance reimbursement or income tax purposes.
Do you have a newsletter?
Yes, we publish a free quarterly newsletter at http://werkman.ca/newsletter/, consisting of our bi-weekly blogs http://werkman.ca/blog/. We would like to invite you to subscribe here. http://werkman.ca/newsletter/.
What forms of payment do you accept?
VISA, MasterCard, Debit & Cash


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Slippage is the difference between the price at which the order has been placed and the price at which it has been executed by the broker. The less slippage you get, the better your trading results will be.
Our slippage data about AvaFX is sampled by 10 of the most popular forex trading strategies in Zulutrade.com.
Kama-spot is a forex trading strategy, based on technical analysis. It trades mainly EUR/USD, GBP/USD and USD/CHF
Average profit: 14.0 pips
Average trade lifespan: 19 hours
Most traded pairs: EUR/USD, GBP/USD and USD/CHF
Average profit: 16.0 pips
Average trade lifespan: 1 day
Average profit: 9.0 pips
Average trade lifespan: 5 hours
Average pips/trade: 5.0
Average trade lifespan: 18 hours
Average pips/trade: 12.0
Average trade lifespan: 15 hours
Average profit: 28.0 pips
Average trade lifespan: 3 days
Average profit: 22.0 pips
Average trade lifespan: 13 hours
Average pips/trade: 9.0 pips
Average trade lifespan: 1 day
Average profit: 9.0 pips
Average trade lifespan: 11 hours
Average profit: 10.0 pips
|Account type
|Minimum deposit
|Minimum trade size
|Maximum leverage
|Average Spread
|Trading Platform
|Fixed spread
|1:400 (1:30 for EU clients)
|Fixed, 1.9 pips on EUR/USD
|Floating spread
|1:400 (1:30 for EU clients)
|Variable, 1.1 pips on EUR/USD
Clients of AvaTrade can sign up for one of 2 available account types, depending on the spread offered: a fixed spread account, offered on both available platforms, and a floating spread account, provided solely on the MT4. Both account types are commission-free and offer trading in micro lots.
Traders, willing to invest more funds are offered extra benefits: accounts with a minimum of $1000 are provided with daily signals and charting tools by Trading Central, those with at least $10000 balance – access to Direct Dealing room and clients who have deposited $100 000, get express withdrawals, customized trading terms, and special gifts.
In addition, this broker provides Islamic (swap-free) services to Muslim clients.
AvaTrade (formerly AvaFX) is was established in 2006 and is a part of the Ava Group, an international company offering more than 200 instruments for trade: more than 50 currency pairs, a wide range of CFDs on indices, stock, commodities, precious metals, ETFs, Bitcoin, Litecoin and others. Headquartered in Ireland's Dublin, the Group has a global presence, servicing its customers worldwide through its offices in France, Spain, Italy, Australia, Japan, China, South Africa and Mongolia.
All companies within the group are duly licensed and regulated by the respective authorities:
- Dublin-based Ava Trade EU Ltd. is licensed by the Central Bank of Ireland and regulated by MiFID in the European Union;
- Ava Capital Markets Australia Pty Ltd. headquartered in Australia, is regulated by ASIC;
- Ava Trade Ltd. is registered in the British Virgin Islands, and
- Japan-based Ava Trade Japan K.K. is regulated by the Financial Services Agency and the Financial Futures Association of Japan.
In February 2016, AvaTrade has set up a unit in South Africa, regulated by the Financial Services Board and in April 2016 it has also established a new subsidiary to take charge of its business and clients in Israel.
So clients of AvaTrade need not worry about the security of their funds.
Minimum Initial Deposit
Traders are required to deposit $100 in order to open an account with AvaTrade, which is an average minimum initial amount. In comparison, XM, also Licensed in the EU and Australia, requires just $5 and leading global broker FXCM –$50.
Average spreads & Commissions
There are both fixed and variable spreads in this broker's portfolio. AvaTrade's fixed spreads amount to 1.9 pips on EUR/USD, which is a competitive pricing. While fixed spreads can protect you from the spread widening which may occur at the close of markets or during major news releases, we would much rather trade with a broker offering capped variable spreads.
Provided solely on the MT4 platform, AvaTrade's floating spreads arestarting from 0.9 pips on EUR/USD, which is attractively low, and no commission applies.
In comparison, FXCM provides variable spreads averaged to 0,4 pips for the EUR/USD pair and charges a commission of $8 per lot round turn. So basically average trading costs with this broker amount to around 1.2 pips, commission included. For further information, you may look up real-time spreads of 15 leading brokers may be viewed here.
Leverage is a controversial part of forex trading. Higher leverage ratios may multiply your earnings on a small deposit, but they may also lead to losses, exceeding initial investments. That is why a number of authorities have imposed restrictions with regards to the use of leverage.
Generally, the maximum leverage rates at AvaTrade are up to 1:400, which is considered comparatively high. However, the maximum leverage ratio provided by the broker for EU retail clients is up to 1:30, which is in line with the latest measures introdused by the EU financial regulator, ESMA.
When trading with AvaTrade, you will be offered both MetaQuotes' p;atforms - Metatrader 4 (MT4), and MetaTrader5.
Metatrader 4 is preferred by most experienced traders, because it is equipped with an advanced charting package, a number of technical indicators, a variety of Expert Advisors (EAs) and extensive back-testing environment.
Speaking of automated strategies, we should point out that AvaTrader's automated trading package is remarkably rich. It includes ZuluTrade system, Mirror Trader, Signal Trader, and AvaTrade's own Ava AutoTrader, which also enables algorithmic trading through your API interface.
What is more, AvaTrade is one of the few brokers offering spread betting on MT4, the profits of which are exempt from Capital Gains Tax & Stamp Duty.
At the time of writing this review, the broker offered the following bonus schemes:
- Welcome bonus on first deposit from $40 (for deposits amounting to a minimum of $200) up to $ 10 000;
- Refer a friend bonus for each friend who opens a live account from $75 up to $400, depending on the referred person's initial deposit amount.
Clients of AvaTrade can make deposits to and withdrawals from their accounts via credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Maestro), bank wire, Skrill and Neteller.
Accepted currencies: EUR and USD, as well as GBP (only available for clients from the UK), and AUD (only available for Australian clients).
Part of a Global group, AvaTrade is a reputable award-winning broker with 10 years of experience, offering numerous trading solutions to the FX community. In a nutshell, here are the advantages and disadvantages with regards to this broker:
|Well-regulated global broker
|Market maker model
|Competitive spreads
|Choice of trading platforms, MT4 available
|Variety of trading instruments
FXTM a regulated forex broker (regulated by CySEC, FCA and FSC), offering ECN trading on MT4 an MT5 platforms. Traders can start trading with as little as $10 and take advantage of tight fixed and variable spreads, flexible leverage and swap-free accounts.
XM is broker with great bonuses and promotions. Currently we are loving its $30 no deposit bonus and deposit bonus up to $5000. Add to this the fact that it's EU-regulated and there's nothing more you can ask for.
FXCM is one of the biggest forex brokers in the world, licensed and regulated on four continents. FXCM wins our admirations with its over 200,000 active live accounts and daily trading volumes of over $10 billion.
FxPro is a broker we are particularly keen on: it's regulated in the UK, offers Metatrader 4 (MT4) and cTrader – where the spreads start at 0 pips, Level II Pricing and Full Market Depth. And the best part? With FxPro you get negative balance protection.
FBS is a broker with cool marketing and promotions. It runs an loyalty program, offers a $100 no-deposit bonus for all new clients outside EU willing to try out its services, and an FBS MasterCard is also available for faster deposits and withdrawals.
FxChoice is a IFSC regulated forex broker, serving clients from all over the world. It offers premium trading conditions, including high leverage, low spreads and no hedging, scalping and FIFO restrictions.
HotForex is a EU Regulated broker, offering wide variety of trading accounts, including Auto, Social and Zero spread accounts. The minimum intial deposit for a Micro account is only $50 and is combined with 1000:1 leverage - one of the highest in the industry.
|Min Deposit
|MT4, Web,
|Review Website
|Review Website
|Cyprus, UK, Mauritius
|CySec, FCA, FSC
|MT4, MT5, Web
|Review Website
|Australia, Cyprus
|ASIC, CySEC
|MT4, MT5, Iress
|Review Website
|Cyprus, Australia
|CySec, ASIC
|Review Website
|UK, Australia, South Africa
|MT4, Trading
|Review Website
|UK, Cyprus, UAE, South Africa
|FCA, CySEC, DFSA, FSB
|MT4, MT5, FxPro
|Review Website
|MT4, MT5, Web
|Review Website
|Review Website
|Cyprus, UK, South Africa, UAE
|CySec, FCA, FSCA, DFSA
|MT4, MT5, Web
|Review Website
|Review Website
|MT4, Web, MT4
for Mac
|Review Website
Fixed spreads: EUR/USD -3 | GBP/USD - 4 | USD/CHF - 4 | USD/JPY - 3
Fixed spreads under all market conditions
No commissions
Wide spreads
No slippage during normal market conditions
No slippage during news releases
Stop orders must be placed minimum 25 pips away from current market price before news
No requotes under normal market conditions
Requotes during news releases
Slow (up to 10 sec) execution of market orders during major news releases
No spikes
No stop hunting
Desktop and Web based platforms
Intuitive interface
One click deal feature
Platform freezes frequently
No autotrading
Credit Card
Ava Debit MasterCard
Toll Free Phones (US and Canada)
Request a Call
Live chat
E - mail
Customer service reps are not always available
Fixed spreads
No slippage durin news releases
User friendly platform
Wide spreads
Customer service can be better
Slow execution during news
No regulation
Total Scam
Both the Trader Ameen Ahmed of Delhi who claims to a New York stock exchange and other markets along with Avatrade.com are scamming people. Ameen gets a share of all the losses that he makes from avatrade. Shameless people, even launched a company called tradinggamestrong along with his other scam partners like Salman Sherwani, Anmol Chaudhary and Radhika Kakkar. Don't ever invest with them as they will empty your account overnight. All these people steal money of other people and show off their affluent lifestyle and holiday on your expenses.
Don't fall for their tricks .
www.tradinggamestrong.com to cover up their fraud by showing a white-collar forex signal service.
Avatrade is the most used platform for all scammers like Ameen Ahmed.
Hello, Alex!
Thank you for taking the time to post your review.
Can you please advise if the withdrawal request you had made was already processed? Have you received the funds? And in regards to your details, such as name, email address, and so on, we are unable to delete those by regulations. The Financial Regulators made it mandatory for companies to keep the details of its clients for a minimum of 7 years after their last financial transaction. The account can only be archived, and your details encrypted.
Please reply with your account number if you have not yet received the funds, and we will follow up.
Thank you!
Kind Regards,
The AvaTrade Team
A total fail. So inefficient. It was a nightmare to close my account. I stayed in touch with the customer service by emails and chatting directly. They were giving different information. The card that I used for the deposit had expired, so they couldn't give back the money to that card. So they were saying that I needed to provide an official document to prove that the card had actually expired. After that they would have been able to pay me back with a bank transfer (with the bank details that I had provided). Whereas the other was saying that I needed to make a new deposit by card and then they would have provided to give the money back through the card. Finally we agreed for the bank transfer. I asked if a foreign bank account was fine and they said ok and finally, when everything seemed ok and they just had to make this transfer, they said that they couldn't because the provided bank account was foreign. So inefficient and slow just to close an account. Furthermore, it is impossible to definitively delete the account, meaning that my login and password will always work, just that I don't have money on it. This is really not "clean". Why they have to keep my information such as name, email, phone, if I am not using Avatrade anymore and want to delete the account? Very unprofessional, different people saying different things. And informatically also not really a good system.
Avatrade stopped allowing me to top up my account for "regulatory reasons" WITHOUT notice, which lead to a margin call and I lost approx. 5k EUR because of that.
Their support (on the phone and by writing) was utterly useless, they didn't even try to help, just made empty promises to "find an amicable solution", which never happened by the way.
Will have to take legal actions against them and I'll probably win that case. But who wants to deal with lawyers and courts in an international lawsuit , it's just avoidable and a waste of time.
Conclusion: AVOID AVATRADE LIKE THE PLAGUE IF YOU WANT TO KEEP YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY!
PS: There is a deadline until July 21st, I'll update this review IF I'll get reimbursed.
hi, im jay, a trader from avatrade with account numbers 21--929 and 21--744, I experienced serious application malfunction or an app crash, I lost money because the application wont allow me to log in with the specific times when my account could be wiped out, Im not able to modify my opened trades because the app wont allow me to sign in. Then I emailed avatrade about it, they even call me and say I must use Mt4 instead, but when Im claiming for them to give back whats lost to me, they ignored me and I didnt even received specific answers to my questions, I sent them all the app crash reports and the times of events it happened and they olnly said and emailed me a copy of their system logs which I dont trust at all. It shows me im logged in that time it happened, if im really logged in, why cant they answer the appcrash report automatically generated by the app crash? I even envited them to other review sites which allows transparency to both parties but they wont cooperate, They ignored my claim and they even called me uncooperative when in fact I emailed them many times about it and then they are playing innocent as if it didnt happen.
Avatrade closed my trading account and informed me I would not be verified because I reside in Quebec: I was then denied of the profit I made but was told on the contrary that if I had made losses, my balance-losses would be paid to me........If Avatrade does not actually want to fraud traders, it should have denied them right at the point of registration once quebec is entered into the online registration form.
AVATRADE IS A SCAM, help your hard earned money by avoiding avatrade
Hi everyone, My account number is 2050219, I am struggling with Avafx since longtime but my money is stuck in the platform hence with them. AMAR is my account manager and he is only interested in all your deposits to the account.
1. Poor customer support
2. No technical analysis or guidance provided
3. Delays in deposit transfer to account which creates panic and you have to hedge at higher levels.
4. Although they promise you trade recommendations, they leave you to trade on your own and incur losses. 5. What is concerning regarding trading is , AVA practice dealing desk what means they are dealing against you (their client, make money on your back and the only goal is that you feed them more with your money.
Please save your hard-earned money and don't trade with avafx.
I trade on the forex since a couple of months. So far my experience is good with this broker. I was worried reading the reviews on this site (http://www.fxhq.com/brokers/avatrade/review) so i tested the withdrawal process. I only trade currencies with the mt4 platform and they have a lot of cool options. I suspect a so so customer service and the chat is always off but so far i have no complaints about it.
my dear all friends, my name is Diwakar Dhungel and i have live account with avafx i made profit around usd178000 with them but they didn't give me all booked profit amount, they decucted usd 110000 amoun from my trading platfrom from themselves, when i asked theam about this they said me the trade were not according to the terms and condition so my friend plzz be away from them i think they are cheating lot and lots of investors,, if you booked more profit then they wont give you i wanna complain them but dont know where to send my complaint,, and i m also consulting to the financial lawyer and i am going to fight against them on the court very soon so beware of them
I traded CFD's on AVA FX platform.
I had a terrible experience because they suddenly erased all my profitable trades. My account was 186,929.00 € !!! and it has been erased. Read my story here: http://mycfd.blogspot.it/
Many other customers experienced huge problems with ava fx and now there is a big class action against ava fx. Also the Irish Financial Ombudsman opened an inspections upon this broker.
My advice is stay away from ava fx
Ava Fx customer accounts are audited quarterly by Ernst & Young.
Ava Fx customer funds are kept in Commerzbank of Frankfurt, which is one of Germany's leading financial institutions. So the financial linkages are excellent.
AvaFx website lists out the entire management team, and that it is indeed a comforting feature to have.
An Ava Fx account can be opened in less than 5 minutes if information is entered correctly.
This site offers e-currency exchange rates to its customers. E-Gold can be exchanged to Web money or Liberty Reserve.
There is no Meta trader 4 software support.
I have read at a lot of places, there are lots of problem while withdrawing money from there accounts, while submitting is extremely easy. Till now I have only deposited and lost a good chunk of it. Probably I hurried into it. But now when I am reading a lot before goin in for a second round, I doubt whether I should submit more money into it.
Recently they introduce the AutoTrader System. The system will let you win in the early stage. But after a few trades all your money will be lost. And the worst is they can tell you that the autotrader can perform manual trade but the response is damn slow when you submit the trade or close the trade which results you end up losing. The attitude of the account manager is good when you have no issue. When you have issue with them, the attitude change. Overall i will only rate it at 5/5. I can only say that there are more better brokers out there.
Opening Accounts is easy but taking money out is near impossible. There processes are abysmal, I think my 3 year old niece can put a more robust and efficient process than the people there. Imagine a bank wire taking more than 8 days, additionally they just give you the run around continually. No one takes ownership of any customer complaints or clarification. If the truth be told they are not that good only positive is the $1200 bonus but the hitch is that you have to trade 1200 times before you can leave them. I don't know why they are at the top of the list of brokers since they are even worse than FXCM and that's saying something. I will not recommend joining this firm, go with GFT or some other broker.
I am with Ava for several weeks already. Some things are very good like easy deposit and activation, one click trading, hedging etc. Negatives are that spreads are fixed and pretty wide for some pairs (USD/CAD 5; EUR/JPY 4) and in reallity with slippages you'll end up with 7-8 spreads - so cost of trading is high, just be prepared. During news execution is often delayed for 30 seconds or for 1 minute, frequent re-qoutes are a norm. Charting data get missing during news release, especially on Fridays. Moreover, charting capabilities are not professional enough for forex trading like, for example, moving average can not be modified to close, high, low etc You can not change thickness of the lines etc. Also, some critical indicators like volumes are not available at all. So I have to disagree they have "award winning" platform. From my experience, the platform is very simple and inferior to MT4. Bottom line, if your forex strategy is long position holding then it's ok broker. For short term and scalping strategies look for somewhere else. Regards.


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- March 31, 2015
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Owen passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015.
Owen was a resident of Butler, Alabama at the time of passing.
Owen was married to Mary.
Funeral services for Owen Clifton Presley, Jr., 58, of Gilbertown will be held Friday, April 3, 2015 at 2 P.M. at Red Springs Baptist Church with Bro. Pike Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Red Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be at Bumpers Funeral Home Thursday, April 2nd from 6 to 8 P.M.
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Identifying Novel Genes and Genetic/Phenotypic Spectra for Inherited Neurodegenerative Disorders Using Next-Generation Sequencing
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Third Committee Member
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Fifth Committee Member
John Gilbert
Length-dependent axonal degeneration, sometimes referred to as the "dying-back" of a nerve, results in axonal degeneration at the most distal extent of the axon. Degeneration of extended axons in the peripheral (PNS) and central nervous systems (CNS) is the pathological basis for a number of neurological disorders, including the axonal peripheral neuropathies known as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2 (CMT2) and the axonal degeneration of the corticospinal tract in the CNS known as hereditary spastic paraplegias (HSP). CMT2 and HSP are inherited neurodegenerative disorders characterized by progressive axonal degeneration, which can cause severe disabilities and have no clinically available treatment options. While length-dependent axonal degeneration in CMT2 occurs in the periphery and in HSP in the central nervous system, it is becoming more evident that there is significant biological and genetic overlap between these disorders. In addition, the known genes only explain ~60% of HSP cases and ~30% of CMT2 cases, which suggests many more disease genes are still left to be identified. New technologies, such as exome and genome sequencing, allow us to rapidly increase our knowledge on genes involved in these diseases. Therefore, the overall goal of this project was to use exome sequencing to build upon and extend the existing knowledge of genetic factors and biological pathways involved in axonopathies. I analyzed >1,000 whole exome datasets from patients with CMT2 and HSP. This analysis has lead to the identification of the novel disease genes MARS and DDHD2, which cause CMT2 and HSP, respectively. However, while producing this large cohort of exome data, it became evident that novel strategies for analyzing genomic-scale data would be needed. To this end, I developed GEnomes Management Application (GEM.app) to address the computational challenges brought forth by genomic 'big data'. This platform has lead to numerous gene identifications (BICD2, GBA2, DDHD1, DDHD2, FBXO38, REEP2, etc). Due to the scalability of the GEM.app platform, I was able to analyze large collections of exome datasets. These analyses lead to the findings that redefined the phenotypic spectrum of two disease genes PNPLA6 and VCP. Given that much of our knowledge of the pathophysiology of these diseases has initially been identified via genetic studies, the value of the present work cannot be underestimated. Further characterization of molecular pathways involved in axonal degeneration will lead to better understanding of biological mechanisms and eventually lead to new therapeutic options for disorders characterized by axon degeneration.
Genomics; Sequencing; Neurodegeneration; Mendelian Genetics; Next-Generation Sequencing; Neuropathies
Recommended Citation
Gonzalez, Michael Anthony, "Identifying Novel Genes and Genetic/Phenotypic Spectra for Inherited Neurodegenerative Disorders Using Next-Generation Sequencing" (2014). Open Access Dissertations. 1351.


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Getting physical with a woman is VITAL for seduction…everyone knows that. Of course, you have to touch her at some point if you're going to sleep with her.
But how soon should you get physical? Often it's MUCH sooner than most men think. Most guys get stuck in boring conversations with girls that is stimulating for neither of them, which in the long term leads to being seen as the 'nice guy' who's a 'great friend' but…. Girls never see him as the type of guy who has that sexual spark, that edge, that burst of excitement that leads them to see him as someone they want to sleep with.
For guys in this position, starting to introduce touch is going to make your intentions much clearer.
Touch has two powerful effects:
-it shows your intentions, shows that you can take risks, and that you are bold
-the way you handle her reaction to the touch, meanwhile, shows her that you can respect her boundaries.
As you see in this video, I take a risk by offering to dance with her on the street. She follows my lead. I take another risk when I kiss her neck, and then draw investment from her when I get her to kiss me back.
Later, when I try hugging her from the back as she use's my phone, she makes it clear she's not comfortable with this. Reading this signal, I back off. This sends a clear message
"I will touch you if you're enjoying it, and I'll stop when you're uncomfortable."
This is a powerful combination. It shows her you have balls, but also respect. She can trust you to read her signals and flow at a pace she feels okay with.
So it's never too soon to start touching, as long as you can give her the space to say no and respect her wishes.
It's one thing to read this, better to watch it… but nothing compares to being able to practice this in real life. What if you could walk through how to get physical with a woman in a classroom environment, and then go infield with a coach who will listen into to the interaction and give you clear feedback about what you need to change? Often the way you speak, the way you stand, everything about your physicality has to change.


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When it comes to the sports car market, judging by the numbers, Chrysler has been shooting blanks with its Crossfire. Reports Monday say that DaimlerChrysler is negotiating compensation with German subcontractor Karmann (which builds the Crossfire for Chrysler) because of lower-than-expected production requirements for the slow-selling coupe.
Karmann's production of the Crossfire has fallen from a peak of 35,700 in 2004 to just 12,500 last year. Introduced in 2003, the Crossfire managed about 28,000 sales in 2004, but less than 10,000 in 2005. Chrysler was so desperate to move Crossfires in late 2005 that it even engaged in a marketing stunt when it attempted to sell units on Overstock.com.
[Source: Automotive News]


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5-8 mins to Animal Kingdom - Enormous Pool, 7000+ sq ft, Dedicated Home Cinema and Games Room
7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
7 bathrooms (5 en-suites)
Property ID: 72
Paul & Rachel
+44 (0)1204 898311
+1 407 393 5995
Languages: English
Joined 2008
Star Lake Manor is quite simply one of the largest vacation homes in Orlando. Accommodation consists of :- 7 bedrooms with 4 king bed master suites, 2x Full, 2x twin and 1 double bunk bedroom, 7 bathrooms, 2 living areas, 2 dining areas, games room, and cinema. Outside the enormous deck area overlooks Star Lake and contains a huge 46x22ft pool, spa and kiddie pool as well as 2 lanai's and outside kitchen with 42" BBQ, refrigerator and ice maker.
Home Cinema
Our dedicated state of the art 3D cinema is ready and waiting to whisk you to the movies at a moments notice. The movie collection is growing every month and has all the latest high definition block busters in it and currently stands at over 700 HD moves and 80 3D movies. Why compromise on your cinema seating, our cinema continues the upscale luxury theme with all seating being full leather electrically reclining seats with foot rests.
Our cinema is the second most raved about feature in Star Lake Manor (1st being the pool area), the reason it raved about so highly is the high quality components that make up the cinema. No fewer than 8 speakers are hidden at head height behind panels in the walls giving a true surround experience (No inferior ceiling mount speakers at our cinema) . Each seat contains technology to improve the realism of each film. The video is provided by a top of the range projector giving a full 1080p picture.
Full House Audio System
Whilst other homes may offer audio solutions in public areas, Star Lake Manor has taken the concept much much further, as our system covers every bedroom, every bathroom, living areas, kitchen, lanai, pool & balcony, no fewer than 14 separate zones. Each area can be connected to one of six music sources, being 2 ipod docks, 1 FM/AM stations, and 3 sources of internet radio. (Eg Pandora, Sirius and Tune-In)
Just bring your own ipod and connect it to one of the docks, and play your own music collection anywhere in the house and the pool area.
The family room has seating for eight, and boasts an enormous 75" 3D Ultra HD LED TV connected to HD Cable, XBox One console and Ultra HD 3D Blu-ray player with over 700 blu-ray movies.
The second lounge which adjoins the games room has seating for 6 which surrounds a 55" 3D Ultra HD LED TV with HD Cable, 3D blu-ray player and an XBOX One console.
Fully equiped kitchen with top of the range appliances and granite countertops.
7 bedrooms, sleeps 16.
All master bedrooms have a 65"+ wall mounted 3D Ultra HD LED TV and blu-ray player, with bedroom 1 having a 3D 75" Ultra HD LED TV with 3D blu-ray player
Bedrooms 5 & 6 have XBOX One consoles, and Bedroom 7 has a playstation 3. The consoles doubles up as a blu-ray player. Bedroom 5,6 & 7 have 49", 42" and 39" LED TV respectively.
7 bathrooms, 5 en-suites.
The games room is purpose built and is therefore not your usual garage make-over, and as such the room is cool, light and airy which makes it a place you actually want to spend time in. The room is equipped with a full size 8ft pool table and 7ft air hockey table, and as it is located next to the pool deck is often used by our guests as a restbite from the Florida heat to shoot a game of pool or the kids to challenge the adults to a game of air hockey.
Our deck and pool area together give Star Lake Manor an unsurpassed holiday experience.
Star Lake Manor receives rave reviews from its guests, but time and time again, the pool area gets extra special praise as to how amazing it is with plenty of room for all guests to relax and play in peace in the pool at the same time.
Star Lake Manor is located on a large 1/3 acre plot and is positioned on the southern edge of Star lake, giving full uninterupted views of the lake from all corners of our deck. This tranquil and peaceful setting, is perfect for those relaxing days by the pool looking out at the local wildlife. As Star Lake Manor backs on to nothing but water, there are no noisy neighbours or constant traffic noise from a busy road to contend with.
Star Lake Manor has a super high speed internet connection . No fewer than 4 separate access points provide a wireless connection through out the house and pool area.
For those needing to keep in touch whilst on holiday, a separate computer area on the landing is equipped with a PC with a large 24" LCD screen, multifunction colour laser with scanner, fax and airprint for apple devices.
A UK access number is provided so that your friends can contact you without having to pay for an international call.
Free US Long distance and International land line calls.
All baby equipment is provided free of charge, we have available:-
Cots/cribs and baby gates are setup prior to your arrival by our management company.
Formosa Gardens Estates is arguably one of the closest communities to Disney World. This luxury gated community has premium Orlando vacation rentals making this a very popular location. NO SERVICE FEES
Formosa Gardens in Florida offers an exclusive development of spacious, executive 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and even 9 bedroom vacation rentals and villas, so can cater for parties of all sizes. Most of our Formosa Garden Florida villas have oversized plots, with fabulous pools, spas and extended decks. Many of the Formosa Gardens vacation rentals have the additional benefit of internal games rooms, and even home cinemas! The wide boulevards and palm fringed streets add to the spacious feel of this Florida community, we have homes on Spinning Silk Court, Sea Pearl Circle, Emperor's Orchid Court, Formosa Boulevard, Rising Sun Court and Plum Blossom Court.
Built around a central lake (Star Lake), many of these Formosa Gardens Orlando villas have fabulous lake views. This executive community is an ideal holiday location for families. Formosa Gardens gated community is located off Kissimmee's Hwy 192 West at Mile Marker 4 - less than 3 miles from the Disney theme parks, so that you can be first in the gates each morning!
What makes Formosa Gardens sort after is the size and layout of the homes as most of them have larger than normal plots, pools and are general living space. There are also a number of custom built homes like St Georges Manor which is 8,500sq ft and has 8 bedrooms and 8 bathroom as well as a lagoon pool. It's elegant furnishing, home cinema, large balcony over looking the pool are unlike anything else you will find in a normal vacation rental and it's homes like this that make Formosa Gardens villas very sort after.
Once inside the gates of Formosa Gardens you will feel a world away from the busy Orlando theme parks but once you have had some chill time and are ready for dinner and drinks you have a huge choice right on your door step.
Less than two minutes in the car on Formosa Gardens Blvd which is right out of the gates and you have an Outback Steakhouse which is an International chain restaurant serving steaks, obviously as well as fish dishes, wings and there famous Bloomin Onion.
Just a bit further down the road you have a sports bar called Buffalo Wild Wings which serves burgers & fries plus pitchers of beer and is a great place to watch all of the days games and has a great atmosphere when the matches are live so if sports are your thing this is the place for you. There is also a Red Lobster almost next door serving fresh seafood, clam chowder which I love, also steak and chicken.
Less than 5 minutes from our Formosa Gardens vacation rentals is Rolling Oaks Commons which has a number of restaurants as well as a Super Target super market. From Formosa Gardens head back out to HWY192 and then turn left and head about about a mile down where you will come to some traffic lights, either side you will see a number of restaurants. Located here you have Millers Ale House which is another sports / family restaurant which have nightly specials so check out menu to see whats cooking.
On the opposite corner is an Applebees, and then across the road you have Hooters which although you may not think so is family friendly. There is also a Bahama Breeze, Olive Garden, Rock & Brews plus a few other like Flippers Pizzeria and Sweet Tomatoes for salad lovers!
As you can see you have access to more than enough restaurants while staying at Formosa Gardens to keep everyone in the family happy. There are of course the usual fast food restaurants nearby like McDonalds, Taco Bell, Burger King for that late night snack or 4th meal as Taco Bell call it and if you love subs you have Subway right there, my favourite is a meatball sub!
Whilst staying at your luxury vacation rental on Formosa Gardens should you need medical help there is a walk-in medical center at Formosa Plaza and a number of pharmacies nearby.
Other nearby vacation rental communities include Windsor Hills, Emerald Island Resort, Windsor Palms, Acadia Estates plus many more, visit our search page to see a complete list.
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All rates are subject to tax at 13.5%
A deposit of 25% is required to secure booking.
Balance due 8 weeks prior to arrival.
£535 security deposit required at time of final payment.
A cleaning fee of £172 is payable on bookings of less than 7 nights.
Have you stayed here? Share your thoughts –
We stayed for 2 weeks in july 2017. 3 families (7 adults, 4 teens and 2 kids).
The house was perfect, we especially loved the pool-area and the balcony with its scenic view. The bedrooms were spacious and the bathrooms delicate. Easy to cook , enough space to store food for 3 families and big enough driveway for our 4 cars.
The area was perfect for exploring and the proximity to stores and activities was superb.
The owners were easy to contact before and after our stay. (They even sent us (in mail to Norway) two shorts we accidentally had left behind, with no charge). During our stay we needed assistance a couple of times- no trouble at all.
We all loved the house and hope (and pray) to come back some time :)
Date of stay: June 2017
Reviewer name: Mobraathen-family, Norway
We stayed in Star Lake Manor with our family members, in total 9 adults and 4 kids. The information we received before arrival was very complete and helpfull, describing all important equipment in the house, directions to get there, and it had information about restaurants and attractions nearby.
The location in the gated community of Formosa Gardens is very good. The house offers great lakeview and it's very relaxing to sit on the large pooldeck or on the balcony and enjoy the surroundings. The distance to all major attractions is very short: Disney is just minutes away while SeaWorld and Universal are a 20-30 minutes drive.
The house is in optimal condition and has everything you need. We all enjoyed the pool very much. Especially the kids couldn't get enough and played in the water everyday. As the house as lots of other fun available, like X-boxes, a games room and a cinema the kids were playing in the pool all the time. The cinema is fantastic, I wish we had more time to enjoy some more of the great movie collection including some of the newest 3D Bluerays.
The contact with the owners, Paul & Rachel Sharrock was easy and responsive. They've put a lot of effort in making our stay as comfortable as possible. The local management company answered our questions and remarks and were very helpfull as well.
We would love to come back here and highly recommend this vacation home .
Date of stay: May 2015
Reviewer name: Erik, The Netherlands
I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this villa to anyone, it is out of this world. My family {6 adults and 5 children} stayed for three weeks in March 2015, and it was superb. We all didn't want to go home. The villa is furnished to a very high standard and the location was very central. Actually my daughter got married on the outdoor decking and it was a perfect day. We all enjoyed the facilities especially the kids loved the pool area, movie room and of course the games room. It's very high tech but the instructions you receive are easy to understand and very informative. A magical home in a magical place.
Date of stay: March 2015
Reviewer name: Joyce Gow, Ayrshire, Scotland
For my daughters Stephanie's wedding my family 6 adults and 5 children stayed in Star lake manor for three weeks in March and had a brilliant time. the villa had absolutely everything we required and more. It was furnished to a very high standard being spacious and luxurious. My grandkids adored the super pool area, games room, movie room and of course the games consoles. In fact Stephanie actually got married on the outside decking area and it was a perfect day. I would highly recommend this villa, you definitely won't be disappointed. Thank you for sharing your home.
Date of stay: March 2015
Reviewer name: Gow, Ayrshire Scotland
This property is located so close to Disney that you can view the nightly fireworks from the pool. Beautiful inside and out and is meticulously cared for. The owners were great to work with and provided very helpful instructions about the house and the Orlando area. You won't be disappointed!
Date of stay: March 2012
Reviewer name: Herrmann Family, Norwalk IA, USA
Star Lake Manor is the best Orlando vacation home we have ever stopped in. It is a great location for visiting all of the major attractions that Orlando has to offer. Following our booking a few months before departure we would continue to visit the website to build up our expectations of our up coming trip. We had a great commuication channel with the owners and all questions were answered quickly. When we finally arrived at Star Lake Manor the expectations that we had set, were not met, they were exceeded. Although everything was as described, we were still blown away by everything.
We will be rebooking very soon and have alreday made recomendations to our family and friends for their future planned trips.
You will not be dissapointed with your stay in this excellant family home.
Date of stay: December 2011
Reviewer name: Booth Family, Westhoughton, Bolton UK
The house had ample space for 16 of us and was very comfortable. The pool -- even in 47 degree weather -- was warm and thorougly enjoyed by all the kids. The house is close to everything -- even The Kennedy Space Center was just a short drive. Unfortunately, we needed to use the urgent care center (9 stiches in a knee resulted from a Magic Kingdom visit) -- so it was wonderful that the center was just up the street -- I hope no one else needs to use it, but it was great that it was so close! We highly recommend Star Lake Manor and were very sad when our trip was over.
Date of stay: December 2010
Reviewer name: Melissa, Bowie, MD
The owners have gone to considerable trouble to cater for almost every conceivable whim of any discerning traveller. Everything has been carefully thought out to provide a perfect vacation spot. The whole package is perfect from the facilities to the responsive and helpful Florida based management company.
I have stayed in the Formosa Gardens area 4 times before, and Star Lake Manor beats them all. Don't stay anywhere else.
Date of stay: December 2010
Reviewer name: RP, UK
this is my third year at Star lake manor and looking forward to 2011, this place is fantastic everthing you need for all the family , beautiful pool , cinema room , games room , beds to die for and once youve been you will definetly want to go back, "First Class " and perfectly positioned close enough to most places ,shops, disney, eating places, but far enough away so its nice and quiet, give it a try you wont be dissapointed. (THE KIDS WILL LOVE THIS PLACE ALL AGES )
Date of stay: September 2010
Reviewer name: Big Dave from Hartlepool., HARTLEPPOL
Our family has now stayed at Star Lake Manor in 2009 and 2010. Any return trip to Disney will include a stay here. It is very close to the theme parks. This home has all the high end amentities we would want in a vacation home. We found it be safe, very clean, well maintained and not lacking in any area. Loved it. We will be back. Great job Paul and Rachel.
Date of stay: February 2010
Reviewer name: Pleased Papa, Northumberland, PA, USA
We stayed for 2 weeks in july 2017. 3 families (7 adults, 4 teens and 2 kids).
The house was perfect, we especially loved the pool-area and the balcony with its scenic view. The bedrooms were spacious and the bathrooms delicate. Easy to cook , enough space to store food for 3 families and big enough driveway for our 4 cars.
The area was perfect for exploring and the proximity to stores and activities was superb.
The owners were easy to contact before and after our stay. (They even sent us (in mail to Norway) two shorts we accidentally had left behind, with no charge). During our stay we needed assistance a couple of times- no trouble at all.
We all loved the house and hope (and pray) to come back some time :)
Date of stay: June 2017
Reviewer name: Mobraathen-family, Norway


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For this week's Power Rankings -- voted, as always, by ESPN's panel of experts -- we give props to the players responsible for some of the best opening two months in the NHL ... and assign blame to those players responsible for rougher starts. The rankings are through Wednesday night's games.
How we rank: We use a panel of voters, and these rankings reflect which teams voters think would win head-to-head matchups. Higher-ranked teams are favored over lower-ranked teams. A run of wins doesn't guarantee a jump, and a couple of losses doesn't guarantee a fall.
Previous rankings: Preseason | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7
1. Tampa Bay Lightning
Record: 17-6-2
Week 7 Ranking: No. 1
Blame Steven Stamkos for helping to power the Lightning's dynamic top line with 36 points in 24 games. He's averaging 1.08 assists per game; in the last decade, only Sidney Crosby (2012-13, 48-game season) and Henrik Sedin (2009-10) have averaged over an assist per game for a full season.
2. Winnipeg Jets
Record: 15-6-4
Week 7 Ranking: No. 5
Blame goalie Connor Hellebuyck for finally stabilizing the Jets' goaltending situation and helping them to a plus-15 goal differential. Winnipeg has only been on the plus side of goals for and against once since relocating from Atlanta (in 2014-15).
3. St. Louis Blues
Record: 17-7-1
Week 7 Ranking: No. 2
Blame Vladimir Tarasenko for being a shot-generation machine on St. Louis' dominating top line. The Blues winger has 108 shots on goal this season, fourth in the NHL, and is second in the league in individual Corsi (146).
4. Columbus Blue Jackets
Record: 16-8-1
Week 7 Ranking: No. 3
Blame the remarkable goaltending of Sergei Bobrovsky (.935 save percentage) for backstopping the Jackets to the top of the Metro Division. He was third for the Hart last season. Could he win it this season?
5. Toronto Maple Leafs
Record: 16-9-1
Week 7 Ranking: No. 4
Blame Morgan Rielly for having an outstanding season from a possession perspective as he continues to blossom into a No. 1 defenseman for the Leafs.
6. Nashville Predators
Record: 15-6-3
Week 7 Ranking: No. 8
Blame Filip Forsberg for fueling the No. 3 power play in the NHL this season (25.8 percent), notching 12 power-play points and already surpassing his 2016-17 total (9).
7. New York Islanders
Record: 15-7-2
Week 7 Ranking: No. 12
Blame Josh Bailey for having the career year of career years as a top-liner with John Tavares and averaging 1.17 points per game.
8. New Jersey Devils
Record: 14-6-4
Week 7 Ranking: No. 7
Blame Nico Hischier, the No. 1 overall pick, for energizing the attack with his speed and climbing up the team's point rankings, with 18 in 24 games.
9. Vegas Golden Knights
Record: 15-7-1
Week 7 Ranking: No. 10
Blame William Karlsson for being the human embodiment of the Golden Knights: underestimated (by his former team), exceeding expectations (22 points in 23 games) and shocking the competition (he's tied for second in the league with two shorthanded goals).
10. Los Angeles Kings
Record: 14-8-3
Week 7 Ranking: No. 6
Blame Jonathan Quick for being Jonathan Quick again and helping the Kings to second in the NHL in team goals-against average (2.28.)
11. Pittsburgh Penguins
Record: 13-10-3
Week 7 Ranking: No. 9
Blame Phil "The Thrill" Kessel for having what could end up being his best regular season. He leads the Penguins in points (32) and is on track for more than 100 in 2017-18.
12. San Jose Sharks
Record: 13-8-2
Week 5 ranking: No. 23
Blame Logan Couture for ... scoring all the goals? The Sharks center has 13 tallies this season. No other San Jose player has more than seven.
13. Washington Capitals
Record: 14-10-1
Week 7 Ranking: No. 14
Blame Alex Ovechkin for being Alex Ovechkin again, netting 18 goals in 25 games, with 13 of them coming at even strength.
14. Dallas Stars
Record: 13-10-1
Week 7 Ranking: No. 16
Blame Tyler Seguin for reaching another level as a player, leading the Stars in points (23 points) and earning some praise for his defense as well.
15. Chicago Blackhawks
Record: 12-9-3
Week 7 Ranking: No. 17
Blame Alex DeBrincat for sparking the Blackhawks' offense in the past eight games, netting seven goals and four assists. Not bad for a rookie.
16. Boston Bruins
Record: 11-8-4
Week 7 Ranking: No. 19
Blame Tuukka Rask for his bumpy November, giving up three or more goals in six of his last seven starts.
17. New York Rangers
Record: 13-10-2
Week 7 Ranking: No. 13
Blame Mika Zibanejad for keeping the Rangers' power play relevant, with 11 points on the man advantage.
18. Calgary Flames
Record: 13-10-1
Week 7 Ranking: No. 11
Blame the defensive pairing of T.J. Brodie and Travis Hamonic for their minus-13 Corsi and their minus-6 goal differential at 5-on-5.
19. Vancouver Canucks
Record: 11-10-4
Week 7 Ranking: No. 25
Blame defenseman Erik Gudbranson for being a possession black hole when he's in the lineup, with a team-worst Corsi plus/minus of minus-72 at 5-on-5.
20. Colorado Avalanche
Record: 12-9-2
Week 7 Ranking: No. 28
Blame goalie Semyon Varlamov for some elephantine goals-against totals in the past few weeks, including allowing five against the Predators and seven against the Knights.
21. Carolina Hurricanes
Record: 10-8-5
Week 7 Ranking: No. 18
Blame center Victor Rask for four goals and three assists in 21 games, as his point averages are way off from his previous three seasons.
22. Anaheim Ducks
Record: 11-10-4
Week 7 Ranking: No. 15
No player to blame here: Instead, chalk it up to the stunning collection of injuries that has swept through the Ducks' lineup this season.
23. Montreal Canadiens
Record: 11-12-3
Week 7 Ranking: No. 28
Blame center Alex Galchenyuk (5 goals, 6 assists) because it's the natural reflex for so many coaches and reporters in Montreal.
24. Minnesota Wild
Record: 11-10-3
Week 7 ranking: No. 21
Blame Jonas Brodin and Matt Dumba for getting smoked as a pairing to the tune of minus-76 in Corsi at 5-on-5.
25. Detroit Red Wings
Record: 10-10-5
Week 7 Ranking: No. 22
Blame the defense of the top line, which, despite the presence of Henrik Zetterberg, is losing the possession battle, despite posting up goals courtesy of Anthony Mantha.
26. Ottawa Senators
Record: 8-9-6
Week 7 Ranking: No. 20
Blame defenseman Cody Ceci for being a special kind of terrible this season and still getting 21:51 per night.
27. Florida Panthers
Record: 10-12-2
Week 7 Ranking: No. 29
Blame Nick Bjugstad (5 goals, 6 assists) for being inconsistent again, with a goal and an assist in his last six games. That said, it's an improvement from his injury-ruined 2016-17 season.
28. Edmonton Oilers
Record: 10-13-2
Week 7 Ranking: No. 26
Obviously there's a lot of blame to be passed around here, but no matter which player you blame, be sure to include the Edmonton media for pointing out their shortcomings and hurting their feelings.
29. Philadelphia Flyers
Record: 8-10-7
Week 7 Ranking: No. 24
Blame coach Dave Hakstol, because that's what pretty much every Flyers fan is doing these days, so why not join in?
30. Arizona Coyotes
Record: 6-17-4
Week 7 Ranking: No. 30
Blame Luke Schenn for being the hockey equivalent of a welcome mat for opposing scorers this season, with a minus-3.87 relative Corsi.
31. Buffalo Sabres
Record: 6-15-4
Week 7 Ranking: No. 31
Blame every player who is labeled as a defenseman on this team this season, because ... woof.


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Droppa del Rey – Sergio Ramos drops the Cup and 2 more Cup related incidents
Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid dropped the Copa del Rey from the team's open top team bus and unfortunately the team bus ran it over.
For the sports fans out there I thought of some other winning Cup related antics
After Europe's Ryder Cup win in 2010 Ian Poulter posted a video on Twitter eating "Honey Nut Cheerios" cereal out of the cup
One close to my heart (as a Liverpool fan) Having won the UEFA Champions League a 5th time which gives the winning team the honour of keeping the trophy Liverpool players managed to dent the trophy after clearly getting a bit carried away with the triumph
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I met a lot of peculiar and interesting people at Venice West Café — none more interesting (or more peculiar) than poet Claire Horner. He read at VWC alongside people like Bukowski and Taylor Meade, and peddled mimeographed "books" of his poetry with names like "Please don't step on the Bacon".
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The Venice West Cafe on 3527 2008
In 1965, when I was fifteen, I started hanging around the Venice West Cafe, a dank little hole in the wall with wooden benches and tables. Of course they served espresso. And the place was always full of (to me at that age) coolly romantic hipsters, complete with shades, turtlenecks — yeah, even berets.
Growing Up Bohemian on 3422 2008
We moved to Venice in 1960, when I was 10 years old. I didn't realize it at the time, but my parents were beatniks. I knew that things were somehow looser in my household – that people were tolerated and welcomed there that weren't welcome in the homes of most of my schoolmates.


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Laurinda Stockwell is a mixed media artist working in photography, sculpture, and collage. Originally from Ohio, she has worked and lived in New Jersey for over ten years. She received her BFA from Columbus College of Art in Columbus, Ohio and her MFA from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. She has received grants and awards on local, state, and national levels as an artist and art educator, including the1996 Art: New Jersey award.On her work, Barry Schwabsky of the New York Times states: "Her technique involves transferring photographic images onto sheets of fabric or paper, which hang loosely from grommets rather than being stretched or framed. Her imagery is drawn from nature, often referring to water, yet she uses this imagery as building blocks for a more abstract whole. One feels that her affinities are with Monet's late paintings of water-lilies and with Jackson Pollock's 'all-over' interlacings of dripped and poured skeins of paint."Her work has been exhibited extensively throughout the US and in Asia. In 2000, her art traveled through Russia to four museums including Moscow and Odessa. She is represented by Beatrice Conde Gallery in NYC and Hand Artes Gallery in New Mexico. Stockwell has completed two large-scale public art commissions for the NJ Transit train system's Hudson-Bergen Light Rail.
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