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46 Sydney Street
St Marys 2760, NSW
phone (02) 9833 1671
St Marys:
|9,717 (2006)
|45 km (28 mi) west of Sydney CBD
|Local Government Area:
|City of Penrith
|State District:
|Electoral district of Mulgoa
|Federal Division:
|Division of Lindsay
St Marys is a suburb in western Sydney, in the state of New South Wales Australia. St Marys is located 45 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Penrith.
St Marys sits between South Creek which forms the western boundary and Ropes Creek, its eastern boundary.


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|Asahina family
|Crane Clan
|4th century
|Asahina Akikusa
|"Knowledge must be earned, not simply learned." [1]
The Asahina family was the shugenja family of the Crane Clan. They were also noted pacifists, and their beliefs often led them to be less involved in matters of clan and imperial politics than the other families of the Crane.
History Edit
The family originated from a Lion-Phoenix-Crane dispute. Isawa Asahina, the Phoenix Master of Air, who was violently obsessed with the Phoenix's war with the Lion when the Crane wanting to end the conflict brokered a peace treaty. In a response to the accord, Asahina turned his wrath upon the Crane for having the audacity to meddle. His rampage ended in the village of Kimura when Doji Kiriko, the Crane Clan Champion's daughter, threw herself repeatedly in front of Asahina's attacks thereby saving the lives of hundreds of villagers. He was so moved by her bravery that he realised the grievious mistakes his rage had driven him into. He left the Phoenix and nursed Kiriko back to health, renouncing violence forever. When she was fully healed, he married her and was granted his own family within the Crane. The two of them founded Shinden Asahina and started the pacifistic Asahina family. [2] [3]
Isawa Asahina forsook the use of Fire when he forswore violence and joined the Crane. He turned his talents to Air, the element of healing instead, and now it is common for many of the Asahina shugenja use this element. [4]
Clan War Edit
In 1125 the Crab armies of Hida Kisada assaulted the Asahina lands, alongside with their Shadowlands allies. Kamu no Oni, Ugulu no Oni, and goblins terrified the peaceful shugenja. [5]
Crane Civil War Edit
In 1132 the Great Sea Spider was awakened by the shame and dishonor created by the Crane Civil War. It fed upon the blood spilled in hatred, growing larger and more powerful. Kumo became responsible for great destruction. The Asahina mastered a spell that sent it back into a deep sleep, [6] the Kumo's Black Embrace. [7]
Spirit Wars Edit
During the War of Spirits the Asahina denied the lands of the Crane cutting the bridges into their lands. [8]
Fudoist Scandal Edit
In 1199 were exposed the connections of the Asahina with the Fudoists, a heretical sect of the Brotherhood of Shinsei. Asahina Nanae, the Jade Champion, was obliged by her lord Doji Makoto to abdicate, [9] to save face for her family after it was revealed that the Asahina had permitted the Fudoists to remain hidden away within their lands, growing within the Empire like a disease that nearly crippled the Colonies. [10]
Politics Edit
Asahina DaimyoEdit
The Asahina daimyo was always the eldest shugenja in the ruling bloodline. [11] The following were the known daimyo of the Asahina:
|? - 397
|Asahina Miroken
|397 - ?
|Asahina Akusesari' mother
|(c. 400)
|Asahina Anzai
|? - ?
|Asahina Kamatari
|5th century
|Asahina Koresada
|(c. 663)
|Asahina Tamako
|? - ?
|Asahina Kimita
|? - 1158
|Asahina Sekawa
|1158 - 1169
|Asahina Keitaro
|1169 - 1170
|Asahina Beniha
|1170 - 1173
|Asahina Akikusa
|(c. 1198) - Present
Within the family Edit
Mon of the Asahina Edit
The mon of the Asahina was a crane's head, holding in its beak a peach blossom. [1]
Schools & PathsEdit
The following were the Schools and Paths within the Asahina family:
The Asahina provinces were the furthest south of any Crane lands, wedged between the lands of the Crab and Mantis. Most of the land consisted of plains or beaches, and they were well fed with a great deal of arable farmland. [12]
The following were known provinces under the control of the Asahina family;[13]
- Anshin province (A1)
- Shinkyou province (A3)
- Wakiaiai province (A2)
Holdings Edit
- Asahina Seido
- Bunya sano Asahina
- Jukami Mura
- Oni Mura
- Shinden Asahina
- Tsangusuri Daigaku
- Wall Above the Ocean Village
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Way of the Crane, p. 35
- ↑ Way of the Crane, pp. 33-34
- ↑ Way of the Crane, p. 45
- ↑ Secrets of the Crane, p. 21
- ↑ Game Master's Guide; 2nd Ed, p. 115
- ↑ Creatures of Rokugan, p. 27
- ↑ Magic of Rokugan, p. 40
- ↑ Bridged Pass (Spirit Wars flavor)
- ↑ Shadow of Disgrace, by Shawn Carman
- ↑ The Jade Championship: Shadow of Disgrace (Storyline Tournament)
- ↑ Vacant Throne, p. 112
- ↑ Secrets of the Crane, p. 14
- ↑ Secrets of the Crane, p. 96
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text: A trip from Muang Sing (Luang Namtha province, Northwest Laos) to the new Lao Myanmar Friendship Bridge, in Chiang Kok (Long district). This write-up was meant to be the last of a series about Muang Sing and the former Chiang Khaeng [1] principality. However, as the new "Lao Myanmar Friendship Bridge" is now topical, I anticipated the information about this itinerary. Route 17B, the eighty kilometers link to Long district, Chiang Kok [1] and to the Mekong bridge, starts as an intersection, in Nam Keo Luang village, just at Muang Sing's city entrance. It is an inviting paved road, but informed drivers know that this is deceiving, as the smooth ride is short lived. {} The road to Xieng Kok (Chiang Kok) at Muang Sing's entrance intersection {} The Nam Keo Luang village temple of Tai Nuea ethnicity Passing several Tai Lue and Tai Nuea villages, and after only six kilometers, in Ban Namdai, the asphalt abruptly stops, making place to a rocky piece of trail. {} Ban Namdai Tai Lue temple {} Ban Namdai traditrional Tai Lue house {} Ban Namdai Tai Lue family In 2013, I explored the beginning of the dirt sector, but gave up rapidly, as my gear was not protected against the dust. {} On the dirt ... not for long (in 2013) Monsoon waters have washed the soft part of the original road covering away, and the hard stones have now the upper hand. Depending on the atmospheric conditions, the red earth, remaining between the rocks, takes consistencies ranging from slippery mud, during downpours, to clouds of dust in the dry season. {} The rocky trail's beginning on Route 7B The shaky adventure is there to last for quite a while, and you need a strong motivation, or an excellent mount, to drive the return journey in a single day. {} Rocky trail on Route 7B {} Muddy road 7B in the rainy season For most of its itinerary, Route 7B follows the fertile valley of the Nam Ma river, a Mekong tributary. Nowadays, a canal, with under earth tunnels, is built to diverse some Nam Ma water back toward Muang Sing and China. It is not as impressive as the Romans aqueducts but, nevertheless, serves similar purpose. {} Nam Ma river and her valley At a variable distance of its bank, the road follows the Nam Ma River and her valley {} Nam Ma river and her valley Replacing former purple and carmine fields, banana plantation now undulate toward the horizon, reaching to the mountain feet without solution of continuity. This intensive monoculture, however, is not without ecological impact on the environment and on the social development. Irrigation, pesticides and market constraints take most of the business out of the locals hands, favoring large Chinese companies and their cultivation means [2]. {} Banana fields reaching to the horizon {} The banana plantations reach to the feet of the mountains Banana bunches are sometimes wrapped in plastic for winter protection and to increase the bunch weight. {} Plastic protections - blue illuminations Transporting this huge banana crop toward Chinese markets requires thousands of lorries, which are busy carving out mud furrows, or, in the dry season, to spread a steady cloud of dust. {} All types of lorries carve their marks in the mud {} Green hills with tone-on-tone banana orchards {} Ubiquitous banana plantations "Watermelons, bars and trucks: dangerous intersection in Northwest Lao PDR" [2]. As a published research highlighted, in 2004 already, the new (dirt) road did not only increase commercial activities, it fundamentally impacted the riparian's life and their exposure to all kind of traffics and diseases. {} Kids along the road Other crops are cultivated along Route 17B; large scale ventures are usually in Chinese hands, on leased land and under the control of Yunnan manpower; this is, for instance, the case for the problematic watermelons culture, who requires a particular expertise [2]. Hevea rubber trees are now frequently seen, some have reached the eight years harvesting maturity, but others are still in their early youth. From time to time, workers or students are strolling along the road. {} Workers along the road {} Kids back from school {} Akha woman The trail also crosses hamlets of different ethnicities, the main population belonging, however, to the Akha ethnic group. {} Kids back from school Nam Bak hamlet, at "kilometer 26", provides a short respite with one kilometer of tarmac. {} Kids back from school {} A short piece of tarmac Ban Den Kan is located at "kilometer 30" from Muang Sing intersection. {} Red earth again "Kilometer 41" marks the middle of the itinerary toward the bridge; the worse part of the rocky surface ends about here. The road becomes smoother, albeit not always easier in the rainy season. {} Softer road cover - still muddy {} A (relatively) softer road {} Smoother road covering, flat mud The itinerary follows mostly the Nam Ma River and its valley; just before Long city, it jumps over another waterway, the Long River. {} Along the Nam Ma On and on, the red earth trail goes up and down hills, passing through scattered hamlets and along the ubiquitous banana orchards. {} Passing villages {} A small crowd A frail bridge over the Nam Ma River {} Nam Ma River {} Nam Ma river At "kilometer 45", the surface is paved; it is the outskirt of Long city, which is reached at "kilometer 48". {} Fields before the arrival to Long city Nowadays, this town is also the district's capital, with some infrastructures to spend a night and a bustling, albeit small market. It should be visited in the early morning, as traders, from nearby villages, are quick to return home. {} Market in Long city {} Market in Long city {} Market in Long city {} Market saleswoman in Long town {} An Akha lady in Long market Back on the main road, the asphalt makes place again to red earth, at "kilometer 52" already. It is smoother, albeit sometimes more muddy or dusty, depending on the meteorological conditions. Ban Ta Home is at "kilometer 57" Compared to other crops, rice fields are rather scattered, and dry rice is still produced in the mountains. {} Rice fields along Route 17B {} Along Route 17B {} Rice fields along Route 17B {} Rice fields along Route 17B {} A hamlet along the road after Long city The rice crops are for local consumption while banana orchards bring cash from rental fees and provide employment possibilities, particularly in the harvest season, for residents, working for the large Chinese companies. {} Side road to the banana plantation At "kilometer 60", the covering becomes gravel, the nicest possible surface, along this road, after the asphalted stretches. Some segments, however, are still muddy and potholed. {} The "nice" gravel road covering {} Relatively nice gravel surface {} Smooth road surface The itinerary is still following the Na Ma river along its curse toward the Mekong {} The Nam Ma river After another series of clay sectors, the pavement begins again at "kilometer 67"; this time, it will last through Chiang Kok and to the final destination, at "kilometer 82", the new span over the Mekong River. Chiang Kok is a non descript dwelling, with a small bungalow style accommodation and a couple of simple "foe" (noodle soup) eateries. {} Chiang Kok town {} Chiang Kok town A new neighborhood called 'Chiang Kok Mai' features the Mekong pier. {} Chiang Kok Mai - the boat landing place The modest and muddy landing place, hardly deserves a "harbor" appellation. A slippery dirt and gravel access leads down to the rocky Mekong rim, where Akha women trail merchandise, between boats and lorries, like busy ants. {} Muddy trail to the Mekong pier {} Boat unloading operation {} Unloading, mostly by Akha women As the Akha women worker unloaded the boat's freight, a girl waited for the operation to be completed. She was due to board the barge, who can accept a couple of tourist passengers. The downstream trip to Chiang Saen takes four to five hours. {} Downstream Mekong view in Chiang Saen's direction Twelve kilometers north from "Chiang Kok Mai", the new bridge spans the river, completing or competing with the waterway transport. As the Mekong meanders along this stretch, it can not be spotted from this place. {} Upstream Mekong - toward the bridge After Chiang Kok, Route 17B is already totally asphalted. As for the remaining rocky part, linking to Muang Sing, pavement work is scheduled during the two next dry seasons. The whole itinerary, with the rehabilitation work on Route 17A, should be completed in the year 2020. These are "oral" information, to be taken with a grain of salt. Two "dry seasons" seem short to cover Route 17A with tarmac, and 2020 seems a long horizon, just to update the existing link to Luang Namtha and to Route 3. {} After Chiang Kok, the completed road to the bridge Apart from some completion work, the road to the bridge is ready to receive heavy traffic {} A bridge under construction For a glance and an overview of the new bridge, you have to enter Ban Huaykoum, a Lahu village, located before the span, on a hill. {} Ban Huaykoum {} Children playing in Hauaykoum {} View to the new bridge from Huaykoum {} The bridge viewed from Ban Huaykoum Around the hill from Huaykoum the road finally reaches the Lao "check point" entrance, a building fairly similar to the one controlling the other Mekong friendship bridges. {} Lao side checkpoint building {} Lao side entrance to the check point {} The future Lao exist gate (departure) The bridge was inaugurated - but not yet opened - on May 9th 2015. With a start in February 2013, the project had a speedy realization; it was totally constructed by Laos and Myanmar countries, who shared the 26 million US dollar investment. Its length is 691 meters with a 758 meters access link from Lao immigration and another 610 meters to exit on the other side. In addition to two lanes, it has two sidewalks, which, however, can not be used be pedestrian or bicycles [5]. I was told that the opening is scheduled sometimes in December 2015; for the time being, there are still administrative and physical hurdles to be ironed out on the Myanmar side. {} Lao Myanmar Friendship Bridge - perspective {} Lao Myanmar Friendship Bridge - perspective {} Lao Myanmar Friendship Bridge - perspective The island, downstream from the bridge, in a noman's land. Contrarily to the border delimitation in the middle Mekong, the Franco British agreement of 1896, the treaty splitting the Chiang Khaeng principality in two parts between the colonial powers, puts the frontier along the river's thalweg (the line connecting the lowest water points) [3]. {} A downstream island {} Downstream island A view upstream, toward the north, shows a low water Mekong, already in October, and after a weak rainy season. {} Low water Mekong The settlement, on the bridge's western side (Myanmar) is Chiang Lap [1], a Tai Lue village; the new span actually links folks from the former Chiang Khaeng principality, people separated by the British Scott and the French Pavie in their struggle to control the big river. Nowadays, Chiang lap is in in Tachilek province, part of the Shan States. {} Myanmar checkpoint building While gazing toward the Myanmar mountain range, I reflected over the new bridge's "raison d'être" and purpose. Was its construction a gesture from the former colonial powers to reunite what they had split? In the present days, this makes no political sense. Could the "Thai Tourist Authority" have sponsored it to open up the trapped "Golden Triangle" apex? Offering a "two days three countries" double Mekong bridges loop would be a tempting excursion, if individual travelers and vehicles were granted an easy passage through the Shan States. The bridge might also be a Chinese initiative, a middle way between Routes 3A and 3B; or could it be, as some commentators were quick to point out, just a "white elephant" [5]? Part of the answer is written on the bridge's inauguration panel: "Lao – Myanmar Friendship Bridge is a Token of Friendship and Cooperation Between the Lao People's Democratic Republic And The Republic of the Union of Myanmar – 9th May 2015" {} The bridge's inauguration plaque Official publications in newspapers and online, provide additional insight information. The link between Laos Route 17 and Myanmar Route 4 is meant to develop commercial and touristic traffic between the two countries, their neighbors and, globally, in the "Greater Mekong Subregion". The bridge's construction was actually proposed by Vietnam, at a regional cooperation conference (ACMECS), held in Yangon in October 2003 [5]; it would be part of a corridor between Haiphong Seaport, in Vietnam, and Myanmar's Kyauk Phyu Seaport, through Laos [5-2]. Before these broad objectives can be realized, concerns are already raised about the acerbation of methamphetamine trafficking, encouraged by the new trail, in a region notorious for its clandestine laboratories [6]. The positive endnote is that the bridge exists, and, even it is only a first step, it drives in the right direction, toward more cooperation and a broader opening of the region. {} One foot in Laos, one foot in Myanmar, my heart in Asia --------------------------------- Notes: [1] Different transliteration methods, in texts, on maps or road boards, confuse readers; this is, however, unavoidable, as different Romanization choices, are used in various languages, countries and at different times. I follow Volker Grabowsky's choice (in "Chronicles of Chiang Khang". Silkworm Books): "In this translation the term chiang, meaning "fortified capital town", is used. This is spelled according to Siamese pronunciation, wich is adopted in most literature. In the Tai languages of the North, such as Tai Yuan, Tai Khün and Tai Lü, the word is pronounced ciang, whereas the Lao pronounce is siang, sometimes romanised xiang. I also use Chiang Lap for the Myanmar side Lue village, often written Kenglap or Xieng Lap. [2]Watermelons, bars and trucks: dangerous intersection in Northwest Lao PDR An ethnographic study of social change and health vulnerability along the road through Muang Sing and Muang Long. Chris Lyttleton, Paul Cohen, Houmphanph Rattanavong, Bouakham Thongkhamhane Copyright 2004 by the Institute for Cultural Research of Laos and Macquarie University Supported by Rockfeller Foundation and Macquare University Pdf document [3] Internet links for Muang Long and Chiang Kok: Muang Long travel guide. Travelfish.org Xieng Kok travel guide. Travelfish.org http://www.luangnamtha-tourism-laos...cultural_motorbike_xk/motorbike_xiengkok.html Long Region Map: Ban Bo — Wan Hkung | Laos Google Satellite Maps Things to do in Muang Sing, Laos [4] For another « Mekong borderline » story, see my trip report : « A popular Mekong cruise: Houai Xai to Luang Prabang » A popular Mekong cruise: Houai Xai to Luang Prabang The French text of the 1896 "Franco-British 1896 Declaration" (called Courcell-Salisbury) is published, for instance, in the enclosures of: "Le Laos et le Protectorat Français" Par le Capitaine Gosselin Perrin Et Cie, Paris 1900 [5] Internet links for the "Laos Myanmar Friendship bridge": Myanmar, Laos open first friendship bridge - Xinhua | English.news.cn New Laos – Myanmar Friendship Bridge | Laos Asia Reveal Tour Lao PDR and Myanmar open bridge : TTR Weekly Laos, Myanmar open first friendship bridge - Thai PBS English News The Lao PDR Trade Portal - Display Site Laos-Myanmar Friendship Bridge Opens Vietnam [5-2] http://investlaos.gov.la/index.php/news-and-events/item/9-the-friendship-bridge-between-laos-and Myanmar [6] Drug concerns: http://m.bangkokpost.com/news/599016?refer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.co.th%2F


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LORD Corporation Announces Top Representative Awards and 2012 LORD Fusor Rep Agency of the Year
( 11/01/2012 )
The winners of the 2012 Rep Agency of the Year awards have been announced.
The representatives were selected based on their performance in sales, territory growth and achieved market share increase.First place goes to Caruk & Associates of Richmond, B.C., Canada. They have represented LORD since 2003. The firm serves the collision repair industry in Canada.Second place was awarded to ANVIL PBE Associates, Inc. Sandor Kovacs has represented LORD since 1995 and has owned ANVIL PBE since 2002. The company has a territory that includes western New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland as well as eastern Kentucky.Third place was awarded to Lucas & Associates of Jackson, N.J. In business since 1992, Lucas & Associates have represented the Fusor product line for 17 of these years. The company serves the New York City metro area, New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania."We are honored to be in partnership with such motivated and professional teams of representative agencies throughout North America," said Jim Perritt, Manager, North America Sales, Auto Aftermarket, for LORD Corporation. "We congratulate them on their achievements."


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8 January 2013
Getting by with a little help from my friends
It's been a crazy month since I last posted! I've moved back here to Blogger and I'll explain why in just a moment. If you've been forwarded here from lyndanaranjo.com, you're in the right place. While I was able to move my posts over, I lost all your lovely comments and I am sorry for that.
As I mentioned in my previous post, I hadn't been feeling well for several months and had been undergoing tests. Around mid-December the pieces started to come together and over the holidays, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. This came as quite a shock for a number of reasons. Mainly because my husband battled cancer last year and just finished his treatment at the end of October but also because I had had a pelvic exam in June and it was normal. So when I began having issues of indigestion and stomach problems, ovarian cancer was not even a consideration until several months later.
I start chemotherapy this week and will receive 3 treatments, 3 weeks apart. I'll then be scheduled for surgery and have another 3 chemo treatments after that. I'm going to lose my hair, which I know is a small price to pay but ... I believe 100% that I am going to beat this! I'm already planning that by the summer, I'll be out in my garden taking photos.
Speaking of photos, my photography has been shelved for the rest of 2013. My Etsy shop remains closed and I will not be updating my Facebook page. I plan to blog when I'm able and will visit your blogs whenever I can. You'll probably find me on Pinterest regularly too. And if you like, you can friend me on my personal Facebook (just leave a note in your friend request letting me know you read my blog, otherwise I may not accept the request!). It's easy for me to update Facebook and Pinterest from my iPad. Right now I spend a lot of time laying on the couch with a heating pad. It's the only time I'm comfortable.
And that is why I decided to move back to Blogger. While I was happy with having a self-hosted blog and website, it's not something I need at this time and it was a lot more work. I just want to be able to blog now and again without thinking of backing up my site and dealing with the huge amount of spam that comes with self-hosting. Blogger is much more simple and I need simple right now.
I also have a wonderful update for you! Bobby saw his oncologist yesterday to get the results of his tests that he had over the holidays and he is cancer free! He'll continue to be monitored every 6 months for 3 years and then annually for 2 years. So if he can beat it, so can I!
Normally, I don't like to post without including a photo but this time I've had to make an exception. I know I don't need to ask for your prayers and positive thoughts because they're already there and I'm so grateful to each and every one of you. As my post title says, I'll get through this with a little help from my friends!
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Life is what happens while you are making others plans...John Lennon knew exactly what he was talking about. Love, and marriage are this incredible experience on our journey...you were there for Bobby through his cancer and fists up with his clear report!! Now he will be able to be there for you in the same way and shower you with love, caring and whatever you need during chemo, pre & post surgery and then after chemo again.ReplyDelete
I know you realize you'll lose your hair and you have the right attitude about it -- but don't be surprised when you have an emotional reaction about it. Not because it's hair and you love it -- it's a physical sign of what is happening inside you. Best thing I did as soon as I saw the first strands coming out -- had my head shaved so I didn't have to go through the process.
There is so much about cancer that "takes away" our control and our ability to "be" in our bodies...anything we can do that says "hold on just a second there...I am still in charge here and I still make decisions" -- that goes a very long way to our feelings about what's happening and goes a long way to our ability to treat the "thing".
I'm glad you're back on blogger and that you'll keep in touch as you can.
Sending healing thoughts, prayers, white light and good ju ju -- my hand is out -- grab on whenever you need to.. xoxox
Lynda, I am so sorry to read that you are going through the cancer journey. Like your dear husband you will come through this even stronger than you were before. You are in my thoughts and prayers as was your husband. Keep strong and know you have many people supporting you.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous9 January 2013 at 02:16
reading this made me so poignant, i cant even begin to imagine how the news must have been for you and how bravely you're taking it.ReplyDelete
may god bless you with all his kindness and hold your hand through this.
will be praying for you and wishing on my evening stars.
I'm so sorry to hear about your diagnosis! What a shock, especially just after your husband's ordeal. I admire your positive attitude and will be praying for you. Hugs!ReplyDelete
This makes me so sad. I know you will be fine, but why do so people have to suffer through this disease before they finally figure out a prevention? I am sorry you have to have this in your life. May you be you again soon, whole and healthy.ReplyDelete
I am not on FB and realize that many previous followers of my blog are, and as a result I have lost touch with many including you.
I heard through the grapevine of your recent news. As a cancer survivor of 2 cancers I know the journey that you are beginning. I understand the wide range of emotions which you experience. The whole time I was in treatments, I continued on with my life with a positive and hopefull attitude. I never looked back and took all treatments with the thought that this is my life line, yes the chemo has side effects but I embraced each knowing that chemo and radiation was fighting the disease. I have no doubt that you will benefit from your treatments.I offer my hand to you to hold onto if necessary. Lynda you were one of my silent angels supporting me in my fights. I am now here to do the same for you.
Email me if you wish : mysilverspiritatgmaildotcom
We can talk. I would suggest group support at "WellSpring" very helpfull to me during my two journeys.
Lynda I hold you in my prayers and I send healing energy your way.
Always your friend and a sister who fought and won! You will too!
love and light
Anna xoxo
Dear Lynda, I'll pray for you to find peace in this difficult time. CarolReplyDelete
Dear Lynda, my heart goes out to you during this difficult time. I am sending lots of light and positive thoughts your way and will pray for the best outcome of your treatment. Stay strong and envision yourself in the best health. I know chemo will be difficult, so I will pray for you to have strength during your treatment. I don't know what else to say except that I will miss your photography and I look forward to when you return to it in the future. Thinking of you xReplyDelete
Prayers for you and your husband.ReplyDelete
of course you have all my best wishes. your wonderful spirit will cary you through!ReplyDelete
Lynda, you are and will continue to be, in my thoughts and prayers.ReplyDelete
I am thrilled to hear of Bobby's good news.
Dearest Lynda.... sending you big big love.ReplyDelete
Take good care. I will be thinking of you.
Dear Lynda ~ I am so happy you stopped by and left such a sweet note. I hate to say I have been rather one directional and haven't been stopping by to visit so many friends that I love. I am sorry to hear of what you are now going through. Please know that I will be keeping you in my thoughts and sending many well wishes. So happy to hear that Bobby received good news. Many Hugs ~ RebeccaReplyDelete
Por alguna razón acabo de encontrar tu blog y quiero desearte la mejor de las suertes.Todo va a salir bien.Mis mejores desos para ti y te envío un abrazo enorme.ReplyDelete
You must be eager for spring and a change of scenery. Hope that all is going well with you and yours.ReplyDelete
I have a quick question about your blog, would you mind emailing me when you get a chance?
BlueHost is one of the best web-hosting provider for any hosting services you might need.ReplyDelete


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Voicemaster for Teachers
Creators of the Hudson Voice Technique.
Taught in 76 countries worldwide!
The world's only programme for professional verbal communication.
It's a life skill and guaranteed.
What makes one teacher more successful than the other?
Their ability to tell their story better than other teachers.
Every successful career starts with a teacher, that's why they are so important.
Verbal communication skills are a professional necessity for teachers. After years of experience, it is easy for a teacher to believe
that they don't need any more help, but the fact is that no teacher in the world was ever taught a set of rules to make them professional speakers.
We all have a unique speech pattern - our verbal DNA.
Surprisingly, no school or university teaches a communication technique because there has never been one - UNTILL NOW.
We have created a special version of the Hudson Voice Technique for teachers which will be available worldwide from January 2018.
The Hudson Voice Technique is taught to the BBC, Oxford University, Manchester University, the Association of Colleges and many international organisations, not to forget voiceovers and actors. is now available for teachers around the world.
Why would an experienced teacher learn a communication technique?
Because by learning the Hudson Voice Technique, you will be more engaging, sound more confident and persuasive.
The result? Your students will be more engaged during class, have more confidence in you and what you say AND MOST IMPORTANTLY,
retain more information.
Without a technique, you have to rely on your instinct.
Here's the Oxford Dictionary description:
instinct /in'stingkt'/ The innate aspect of behaviour that is unlearned.
In other words, 'guessing'. It may be an educated guess, but a guess nonetheless!
On the other hand, it describes technique /tek-neek/ as follows:
1. A set of specific rules which determine the degree of excellence.
2. The degree of skill or command of fundamentals exhibited in any performance.
When you have control of your voice, you have the ability to:
√ Engage
The way you speak can draw listener in or leave them feeling alienated or, half-way, just plain bored. Once drawn in, you can hold them, or let them slip away.
√ Convince
By conveying confidence – even certainty – you can assuage doubt in your listener. If you get it wrong, you will sound merely arrogant and much of the difference is in the tone of voice.
√ Embed
Say your words poorly and they will flow easily into one ear and out of the other. Yet, get it right and they will resonate inside your listener's brain and start to stick.
All of this is part of the craft of influence.
The Hudson Voice Technique is a systematic process that teaches you how to use your voice as a precision tool. It cannot be compared to any other communication training.
It is taught to teachers at Oxford and Manchester Universities, the BBC, The Association of Colleges, the Singapore Media Academy, many international organisations, voiceovers and actors.
There are 7 common mistakes made when we speak.*
■ 73% Talk too fast – the listener can't keep up with you.
Learn how to slow down the rate of speech (and reduce your accent if you have one)
■ 81% Run sentences into each other – the listener gets confused.
Learn the 3 Golden Rules to use at the end of sentences
■ 43% Use a rising inflection – reflects lack of knowledge.
Learn to sound confident when you speak
■ 29% Lack energy – sounds boring, listener tunes out.
Learn to Energise your voice and keep your listener's attention
■ 34% Emphasise the wrong words – you're not getting the message across.
Learn to understand the instructions from the author
■ 18% Speak in a monotone – lose the interest of the audience.
Learn to use your No.5 voice
■ 32% Leave sentences open – reflects indecision.
Learn to sound positive and engage with your audience.
*Survey conducted by Voicemaster of 1127 students
"With Steve's in-depth analysis, every voice is sure to undergo transformation.
Communication is about effective speaking; there is a science to it. Learning the Hudson Voice Technique helps an audience receive every spoken word without loss of focus. This technique, when implemented elevates your communication to a far superior quality."
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What's worse than those rich globetrotting socialites who own numerous usually-empty gigantic apartments in world metropolises and probably actually relate to the "parenting" stories in Vogue? Um, apparently the people they get to sit their houses, according to New York Times story today about film producer Joyce Gottlieb:
The first sign of trouble came when Ms. Gottlieb's secretary called from New York to say there had been a large party in the apartment, according to the building's doorman. The estimate was about 100 guests. Then came the terrible moment when Ms. Gottlieb and her husband returned home. "The first thing we're greeted by is the dead ficus," she says. "The phone bill for $400 didn't come till later. Then we go upstairs and we're unpacking and I lift the hamper and every pair of underwear I owned is in the hamper. She had used all my underpants and left them dirty in the hamper."
Okay, so, um, clearly this film critic had some weird perverted experimental (cough, porn) director to her party, right? Because no woman wears another woman's underwear without washing them. Okay maybe Britney Spears does. But usually it's like, we KNOW what goes on down there.
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GCL South Basketball Teams Post Perfect Opening Weekend/
By Tom Gamble, GCL South Commissioner
Defending Greater Catholic League South Division champion Moeller, which made it to the Division I state final last season before suffering its only loss, 39-38, to Massillon Jackson, capped a 3-0 opening weekend for the league by defeating Eastmoor Academy, 61-44, Saturday night on Montgomery Road thanks to a big second half. Moeller's debut victory came one night after both Elder and St. Xavier posted non-conference wins on the first night Ohio boys' basketball teams could play under rules of the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
La Salle was the only GCL South school not in action this weekend. The Lancers are set to open their season under first-year head coach Pat Goedde, a longtime Lancers' assistant, on Saturday night when the Lancers host Shroder Paideia at 5 p.m. at Bill Cady Gymnasium. The La Salle season opener is one of seven games GCL South schools are scheduled to play this week.
Elder rallied late to beat Fairfield, 61-54, Friday night at The Pit in Price Hill, while St. Xavier opened with a 74-51 road win at Anderson as part of the Mercy Health Tipoff Classic that same evening.
Here is a look at the opening weekend games:
Moeller Stars Anew – The Crusaders trailed 22-19 at halftime before erupting to outscore Eastmoor Academy from Columbus, 42-22, in the final two quarters. Senior guard Isaiah Peyton led Moeller with 17 points, while senor forward Jaxson Hayes – a University of Text commit – added 16 points on 6-of-6 shooting to go along with six rebounds and five blocked shots. The Crusaders shot 58.5 percent (24-of-41) from the field, outrebounded Eastmoor, 34-24, and also dished out 18 assists, with four each from Peyton and junior forward Alec Pfriem.
Big Fourth Lifts Elder – Senior guard Zach Harp scored a team-high 20 points to pace three double-figure scorers and help Elder outscore Fairfield, 20-9, in the fourth quarter and lead the Panthers to a home victory. Harp was 4-of-8 from the field, including 3-of-5 from three-point range, and 9-of 10 in free throws to lead Elder. Senior forward Andrew Broxterman added 14 points and a team-leading eight rebounds, while senior guard Brett Marsh came off the bench to score 12 points as Elder knocked off its Greater Miami Conference opponent. Elder hit 26-of-33 free throws in the game.
Jefferson Leads Bombers – Standout football player Bobby Jefferson II showed no signs of a long gridiron season, scoring 14 points and pulling down a team-high seven rounds and, as a result, was named the game's Mercy Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine MVP. Senior forward Brandon Gilbert, who was 6-of-7 from the field, and junior guard Nathan Stockman each scored 17 points to pace the Bombers, who broke open a close game by outscoring Anderson, 32-13, in the second and third quarters. St. Xavier had 13 steals, with three each from Stockman and junior guard Nick Frank.
Here is a look at this week's GCL South hoops schedule:
Middletown at St. Xavier, 7:30 p.m.
Oak Hills at Moeller, 7:30 p.m.
Elder at Cooper, 7:30 p.m.
Springboro at Elder, 5 p.m.
Shroder at La Salle, 5 p.m.
Moeller at Purcell Marian, 7:30 p.m.
St. Xavier at Hughes, 7:30 p.m.


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2014 Disneyland Goals
Disneyland Goals
One of the things I've focused on in my personal life lately is journaling. I want to look back and be able to speak to the progress I've made over the years through different experiences. The same can be said for travel. Traveling is a pleasure. It shouldn't be taken for granted. With that being said, there's a few things I really want to accomplish at Disneyland this year:
Finish the Dumbo Double Dare.
Eat at Carthay Circle Restaurant.
Ride Radiator Springs Racers.
Experience the newly refurbished Alice in Wonderland attraction.
Walk through the doors of the Grand Californian Hotel.
Drink any drink that qualifies for a souvenir tiki glass from Trader Sam's.
That's a pretty reasonable list, right? Completing the first item on the list is going to have a major impact on the rest of the week! One commitment I want to make is to blog about these things every day! I think it will be more authentic and help me keep my thoughts pure and unfiltered.


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The SBIR/STTR grant review process can be extremely frustrating and opaque. But if you understand how the reviewers operate, you can improve the chances that your application will succeed. On March 23, David Spellmeyer, an expert SBIR consultant, will reveal the inner workings of an SBIR/STTR Study Section Review Panel. David's talk will cover panel composition, review assignments, meeting mechanics, critiques, and the scoring process. Join us to learn several ways that you can make your application stand out.
About the Speaker
David Spellmeyer, Ph.D., is Principal at Interlaken Associates, a consulting firm working with early stage companies on a wide variety of projects, including SBIR/STTR support. David is a regular member of SBIR/STTR Study Sections and recently served as Chair of the IMST-14 Study Section - Small Business: Computational, Modeling, and Biodata Management.
David brings his clients broad technical and business expertise gained in companies both small and large. He has been involved in the development of several technologies as a scientist, including combinatorial chemistry, label free screening, and translational applications of single-cell functional pathway analysis. Development of these technologies required overcoming many difficult steps of standardization, qualification, and validation of components of laboratory and information systems for use in clinical applications.
David works very closely with business development teams and has been involved in establishing over 20 non-dilutive strategic corporate partnerships, 4 mergers and acquisitions, several rounds of venture financing, one joint venture. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor at UCSF and an active mentor at UCSF's Entrepreneurship Center, California Life Sciences Institute's FAST Program, and OneStart Americas.


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I cannot believe how infrequently I update this blog... or any of my pages for that matter (well, I'm not quite so bad with my Facebook or Instagram).
At the end of March, a friend of mine (Philip Yung of EARKMILK) asked me to take some photos at the Fountain Square Music Festival - a two day music extravaganza in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis. Naturally, I was already salivating at the very chance, so I accepted without hesitation. Andrew WK headlining the Friday stage!? C'mon!
I went, found some new bands I'm not obsessed with, and took some of my favorite photos ever there. Have a look:
Day 1
Andrew W.K. (I took SO many photos - he has to get his own album)
Day 2
Special shout out to Joyful Noise Recordings - an Indianapolis-based label that represents LIL BUB, Reptar, Yoni & Geti, Sound of Ceres, and Surfer Blood (among a bunch of other amazing bands)


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This is a versatile dish that lends itself to many different variations- feel free to add your own twist to it! It would be delicious with some fresh mint or bacon mixed in, or both!
currently listening to:
G-Dragon- Crooked
a fun and upbeat song! [click here for eng subbed version]
health benefits:
peas - low in fat; high in protein and fiber; high level of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties (flavinoids, carotenoid, phenolic acids, polyphenols); rich in iron and vitamin C; good source of vitamin K and A
2 cups frozen peas
1 package (16 oz) fusilli or macaroni
3 Tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup grated parmesan
cook time: 20-30 min
adapted from Nicholas at food52
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta to the pot and cook al dente (about 1 minute less than the instructions on the box).
2. Place the peas in a separate saucepan, and pour enough water to cover the peas. Bring to a boil and cook for 4-6 minutes until just tender.
3. Drain the peas, but reserve the cooking water that the peas were in.
4. In a skillet, melt the butter on low-medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for several minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Remove the skillet from the heat.
5. Put half of the peas, 6 Tablespoons of the cooking water, butter and garlic, and grated cheese in a blender or food processor. Puree the mixture until smooth, adding more cooking water as needed. Combine the puree with the other half of the peas and season liberally with salt and pepper.
6. Drain the pasta and toss together with the pea sauce. Transfer to a serving plate and add more salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with more grated parmesan. Feel free to add toasted pecans or walnuts!


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1) Turn off phone.
2) Press and hold Volume-Down button. Or Volume-Up. I forget which. Down I think.
3) While holding Volume button, hold Power button.
Phone will now enter bootloader. At the top of the screen will be some information, among the info is HBOOT and version number.
If the power button simply turns on the phone, rather quickly, regardless of which Volume button you hold down, you have fastboot enabled. To disable:
1) Settings, Power, Fast boot (uncheck it).
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In order to create templates in Microsoft Excel, press the New Template option and use Excel to input the data onto each sheet. The data will then be allocated into each section, using the field picker tool, which will add each piece of information to its own section on the report.
Creating a report template requires some focus as there are many aspects involved, such as creating its layout, along with using the time phased feature. Use the following instructions to create a report template in Microsoft Excel.
- Navigate through the visual reports menu
- Select the application
- Choose the Project Fields
- Choose Custom Fields
First, locate the Visual Reports section in the view tab located on the top of the Excel screen. Look through the dialog box and choose the New Template option.
There will be two options available from which to choose, for Excel reports, press the Excel option. Then, choose the type of data the report will be using.
Press the Field Picker option and choose the project fields that will be included in the new report template. Once chosen, drag them to the Selected Fields box.
Do the same for the Custom Field option, but instead move them into the Selected Custom Fields box.


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Boho Boy's brother Jon-Erik has been with us for over a week now. He flew into Northern California to stay with us at my sister's farm and followed us back home. The boys are keeping me very busy! They did a little New Years ditty for y'all at one of our favorite parks (above).
I'll come back soon to share images and stories of Christmas at the Farm.
Blessings to each of you as we journey into a New Year full of possibilities.


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Detoxification diets have been in existence for thousands of years, though in the past they were used almost always as methods for meditation or overall cleansing of the mind and body. Detox diets have been used in certain religions as a way to get more in touch with the body, but in today's world they are used to rid the body of toxins and chemicals, and to achieve very quick weight loss. If you have been thinking about trying a detox diet, then making sure that you are using the best detox diet is essential.
Why Should You Detox?
The first thing that you will need to determine is just what you hope to achieve with your cleanse or detox diet. In some cases, people are interested only in quick weight loss, and that is certainly a legitimate goal, but there are other reasons why people go on these diets. For instance, a cleansing diet is the best way to give your organs, specifically your liver and kidneys, a break from all of the toxins that you are putting into your system.
Another reason why people go on this kind of a diet is because it actually provides them with a great deal of energy after the first day or two are over. This is a great way to start a new year, a new season, or just the beginning of the month.
What Should You Expect?
If you have talked to about cleansing to your friends, then you may have heard some horror stories about people who were essentially trapped in their bathroom for days on end, and although you should expect some serious bathroom time, it doesn't have to be that severe. By choosing the best detox diet, you will be able to achieve the same level of a cleanse without the cramping, diarrhea, or extended bathroom time that are often the hallmark of an inferior cleanse.
When you hear people talk about the added energy and feeling of satisfaction that they get during a cleanse, it is important to note that you will probably not feel that during the first 24 to 48 hours. During that time, you might even feel more tired than normal as your body adjusts to your change in diet and works at eliminating toxins and excess waste from your system. But, if you can make it through that period of time, then you will be home free!
What Should You Look Out For?
Before you go on a cleanse or detox diet, make sure that you are healthy enough to do so, and that usually means talking to your doctor. A cleanse may interfere with medications that you are taking, and you should talk to your doctor about that. Also, if you are an athlete, then you might want to refrain from excessive training during the first few days of the cleanse.
Another thing to keep in mind is that there are some cleansing products that are overly harsh on your system and actually contain chemicals, which is contrary to the point of the cleanse. So, making sure that you choose a high quality product or diet that is free from chemicals and completely natural is important if you want to achieve all of your specific cleansing goals.
Which Product Is Best?
One of the most popular methods for achieving a complete detoxification and cleansing of the body is a program called the Master Cleanse Diet. This is actually based on the original lemon, pepper, and honey or syrup cleanse, which has been in use for many years – but this is safer, more pleasant, and actually more effective.
This program would actually be considered to be a juice fast, primarily because it uses lemon juice as the liquid with which you are flushing out your system, but it differs from other juice fasts in that it doesn't use excess amounts of fiber in order to achieve the cleanse.
There are a few reasons why this remains one of the most popular cleansing systems today – it is affordable, you don't have to buy a lot of special foods or ingredients, and it is very quick. In a matter of days, your entire body will be cleaned out, leaving you with more energy, more vitality, a lot less weight, and all of the other benefits that go along with a safe and natural cleanse.
Will This Work for You?
Whether you are looking to lose ten to fifteen pounds very quickly (which is the estimated amount of waste found in the average person's intestinal system), or you want to rid your body of noxious substances for health or spiritual reasons, choosing the best detox diet for your body and your state of health is important. Obviously, a diet that is gentle and natural, and one that is proven is the best way to go.


text: How does pink make you feel? Do you associate pink with certain qualities or situations? I was asked to design a book using the color pink as inspiration. My idea was to research every phrase where pink is used. For example, the phrase "park the pink plymouth" is used when someone engages in sexual intercourse. Therefore, I searched for a pink ticket that was used to arrest a couple found in a car having sex.


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Terrible things happen to your characters. Your new book, "The Storyteller," features a woman in Auschwitz. Past characters have included victims of a school shooting and parents of kids born with horrible diseases. Is it a little sadistic to put your characters through all this?
I don't think I'm sadistic. I'm superstitious. There's a part of me that illogically believes if I write about a child with cancer, then my kids are going to be safe. If I write about a school shooting, it won't happen where we live. If I write about infidelity, then my marriage is going to be safe. Of course it does not work that way, and I know that.
So there's actually a neurosis behind this?
Oh, gosh, of course there is.
What did you, an author of serial No. 1 best sellers, make of "50 Shades of Grey"?
E. L. James has been upfront about the fact that this was "Twilight" fan fiction. As a writer, I find it pretty reprehensible that someone who began a story cycle with somebody else's created characters would go on to make gobs of money off those characters simply by slapping new names on them. Honestly, if I were Stephenie Meyer, I wouldn't have been that gracious.
You have bristled when others have labeled you a chick-lit author.
I don't mind the term "chick lit." I don't happen to write it, so I think it's funny when people assume I do just because I happen to have a vagina. It would be news to the 47 percent of people who write me fan mail who happen to be men to find out that I write chick lit.
But the cover of this book is obviously marketed to women.
I agree. But I have learned to trust that the marketing departments know what they're doing. When 60 percent of book buyers are women, you can't fault a publisher for targeting that audience.
You're leaving your longtime publisher Simon & Schuster for Random House. Why?
A lot of reasons. I have great relationships with people at Simon & Schuster. I'm not leaving in a huff, and I'm not upset at anybody. I just needed to try something new to reach a new level.
A new level of sales?
It's not necessarily sales; it's recognition. There's a handful of what I would call the brand-name authors. Patterson, Evanovich. That's where I would like to head.
Whenever people have asked you what's the worst book you've read, you've consistently said "The Notebook," by Nicholas Sparks. Aren't you afraid you're going to bump into him?
One of the reasons that I say what I say about Nicholas Sparks is because I have bumped into him.
What happened?
No way. I'm not going into that. But my feeling about "The Notebook" is that it's a terrific story poorly told.
Certain people in the literary community have said that because you write a book every year like clockwork, your process must be less creative.
I've heard the word "formulaic" come up when people criticize my books. Why? Because I have a trial in many of my books. I don't know that John Grisham is called formulaic very often, so it is kind of interesting.
In 2010, you were critical of this paper because it reviewed Jonathan Franzen's "Freedom" twice in one week, which you found unsurprising because he is a "white male literary darling."
It took me by surprise when that blew up. I didn't feel like I was saying something that everyone didn't already know, that women are reviewed less frequently and differently than men and there are fewer female reviewers.
Who do you think should have been reviewed instead?
A woman who writes genre commercial fiction would be great, even better if it's a woman of color. I don't have anyone in mind.
During the Franzen kerfuffle, you mentioned you hadn't read his book. Did you ever get to it?
I read about half of it, and then I stopped.
Oh, yeah?
Yeah. I thought, O.K., I got it. I've been here before. I remember "The Corrections." I liked "The Corrections" better.


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The image of a solo backpacker usually includes young people with maps in their hands, but there is no age bar for such travels. It is worth noticing that the commencement of journey is alone, but later it becomes a small group with people capable of taking their own decisions. They get to meet new people of similar mindset and interest that add fun to the whole trip. In case of trekking, it is advised that travellers take help of experts or go through various travel portals and gather as much information as possible.
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The general quality of Italian wine has never been better and, certainly in Piedmont, there has been a succession of great vintages, broken only by the minor blip that was the tumultuous 2002 vintage.
In the UK we seem to be gaining an increasingly insatiable thirst for modern Italian wines. Spearheading the attack is the Piedmontese Nebbiolo grape, in the guise of Barolo, Roero and Barbaresco. The variety is produced in small quantities, needs careful hand tending and has an aromatic subtlety and temperament similar to that of fine Burgundy, from where pioneering growers such as Elio Altare first drew their inspiration. Thirty years ago, in the days when Dolcetto fetched higher prices than Nebbiolo, there was a care only for quantity not quality. At a time when there were very few good winegrowers, Elio Altare was so driven by his passion for wine he even risked being ostracised by his family. Today alongside other pioneers such as Enrico Scavino, Roberto Voerzio and Domenico Clerico, he continues to make some of Italy's most spellbinding wines, whilst encouraging young growers to strive for greatness, too. Marco Marengo, the Corino brothers and Correggia are just a few examples of growers who have benefited from Elio's wise counsel, all of whom make some of the most elegant, exciting and drinkable wines in Piedmont. A star that has risen at lightening speed over the last few years is Azelia. With a raft of fine vineyards in Castiglione Falleto and Serralunga d'Alba Luigi Scavino has brought the estate's wines to new heights, rivalling, we think, the very best in the region. Further south, the Sangiovese continues to fight for recognition as one of the world's great red varieties. Its full potential is being exploited by men like Alexandro Sderci of Podere IL Palazzino in Chianti Classico, who produces exciting and rewarding Sangiovese in its purest, unadulterated form. In the picturesque hills of Carmignano, Mauro Vanucci crafts deep and seductive Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot blends from the hillside Piaggia vineyard. Italy is also the source of several exciting indigenous varieties, many of which have only recently been rediscovered. Italian wine aficionado, Marco de Grazia, realised a hard-fought dream by successfully producing his first vintage from his own vines in 2002. Planted in the shadow of the towering Mount Etna, the long-forgotten Nerello Mascalese variety produces wines of an almost Burgundian charm and delicacy. Today these are proving to be some of Italy's most sought after new wines. It is a wine region being taken seriously enough that even some of the big names from Piedmont are looking at the possibility of acquiring vines there. Not to be outdone by the reds, Italian whites deserve a serious mention. Cutting through the swathe of bland, characterless, white Italian wine that has hitherto dominated the market, some really mouth-watering wines are being made by quality-conscious growers. In Veneto the Ginis make a Soave Classico exclusively from the high quality, low yielding Garganega variety, planted on the poor soils of the steep Classico hillsides. Whilst in Umbria, Giovanni Dubini's classy single vineyard wines from the Palazzone Estate, whose beautifully poised, mineral and polished examples of Orvieto are some of Europe's most interesting and keenly priced white wines.
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A sick puppy is a heartbreaking sight, but sometimes the cause is as simple as his food. Some puppies have very sensitive tummies, and the wrong dog food may result in vomiting and diarrhea. A couple of simple tests may help determine whether your pup's food is making him sick.
Schedule your sick pup for a veterinary appointment. Digestive issues often lead to dehydration, which can be life-threatening for young dogs. Your vet will conduct a thorough physical and rule out any illnesses or infections that may be the cause of your pup's sick tummy.
Remove solid food from the pup's diet for 24 hours. Sometimes a little break is the cure for a shaky stomach. Keep fresh water available to ward off dehydration, but don't let the pup eat, even if he seems hungry.
Reintroduce food slowly, offering the puppy a quarter of his normal rations the morning after the fast. If he holds the food down without any signs of vomiting or diarrhea, give him a little more food in the afternoon. If the puppy doesn't get sick, offer him a full ration the following day.
Switch the puppy to a bland diet for a few days if his normal food continues to make him sick. Boil a boneless, skinless chicken breast with a cup of cooked plain white rice. Shred the chicken once it cools off, and feed the puppy the chicken and rice mixture. Feed the pup the equivalent of half his normal ration the first day to ease him into the new food, increasing the amount to a full ration at subsequent meals. Keep the puppy on this mixture for a couple of days, or until his tummy settles.
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More details emerge in the Croatian press about Harry's wild night at Hvar's Veneranda, as well as details of the luxury yacht he used after easyJet flight.
More details about Prince Harry's wild night on the Croatian island of Hvar emerged in the local media on August 30 2011, as locals were treated to a show of the royal tongue before the prince and his entourage headed off to his yacht.
Pictures of the royal raver's antics in top nightclubVeneranda, where he jumped fully clothed into a pool, have made global headlines, and there have been additional reports in the UK press of the young prince hugging an attractive blonde and partying the night away.
An Encounter with the Royal Tongue
The latest information from the Croatian media includes a report from regional dailySlobodna Dalmacija, which tells of an incident on the waterfront at 3am. Passing a group of locals, the boisterous prince decided to show more of the royal body by sticking out his tongue. The group, who did not recognise the prince, were offended by the behaviour.
Any potential trouble was averted when the group recognised a local paparazzi behind Harry, and realised that the visitor might be someone important. It was only the next day that they learned they had had a royal encounter.
"Such behaviour causes aggravation, regardless of one's status." said Denis Rajcic, one of the group who encountered Harry close up.
Slobodna Dalmacija also disclosed that the royal entourage enjoyed a drink at trendy waterfront bar Sidro, as well as enjoying a fish dinner at exclusive restaurant Gariful, where they were given a table in the corner to enjoy some privacy. The bill was paid by his security.
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The newspaper also revealed the identity of the yacht Harry was staying on. In stark contrast to the easyJet flight he arrived on to Split, the luxury of the 45.7m O'Khalila was more fitting for a prince. Built in 1997 and sporting a shimmering gold exterior, the O'Khalialiis currently on the market for a cool $22,000,000.
With five cabins, two bathrooms, kitchen, bar and plasma screens, the vessel is decorated in a neo-Baroque style and can sleep twelve. The royal party spent some time cruising the picturesque Pakleni Islands, a stunning collection of emerald jewels opposite Hvar Town.
Expensive Boats in Hvar Town
While Harry's antics are undoubtedly the story of the season in this exclusive resort, there have been plenty of impressive boats and stories. Roman Abramovich's former yacht Ecstasea was moored up next to Jimmy Lee's futuristic Wallypower earlier this month as ayacht ran amok in the harbour damaging five boats, while a 40-metre yacht beached itself after hitting one of the Pakleni islands.
The island of Hvar, arguably Croatia's most beautiful, has a long tradition of celebrity guests, including several royals; the most famous British royalty prior to Harry was Edward and Mrs. Simpson's visit on their tour of the Adriatic.


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The lower backbone is called the lumbar spine is made of a stack of 5 block-like bones called vertebrae with a triangular bone attached underneath. These bones are separated by oval cushions called discs. The tip of the triangular bone is the tailbone, or coccyx. The large hip bones on each side under the buttocks attach to the sides of the lowest triangular bone and are called the sacroiliac joints.
If ankylosing spondylitis is present there may be damage to these joints or the spine. This leads to stiffness and in severe cases the spinal bones fuse together. The entire spine and sometimes other joints in the arms and legs are involved. There may be inflammation in the eyes, the cervix in women, and penis in men. Sometimes inflammation in these areas is seen in people with a skin disease called psoriasis and in others with inflammation of the colon called colitis.
If the disease occurs mainly in the spine, it is called ankylosing spondylitis. If there is psoriasis present, then it may be called psoriatic arthritis. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are types of colitis which may cause arthritis in the spine and other joints. In many cases a blood test for a gene named HLA-B27 is positive, especially in ankylosing spondylitis. Inflammation in the sacroiliac joints is called sacroiliitis.
The symptoms of low back pain due to inflammation are different in several important ways, but especially in how long the stiffness lasts, several hours to all day. Also, the stiffness tends to worsen after a period of rest or sleep. The worst stiffness is usually in the morning. This is different than other more common causes of low back pain where the extra morning stiffness is usually no more than thirty to sixty minutes. It may be difficult to expand the chest when taking a deep breath, as the rib joints to the spine may be involved.
A physical examination and x-rays by an arthritis specialist called a rheumatologist may confirm ankylosing spondylitis is present.
Very successful treatment now is available for patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Newer medications reduce inflammation and improve pain, stiffness, function, and quality of life when the disease is treated. The FDA has approved several medications called "TNF inhibitors" for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis (Enbrel, Humira, Remicade and Simponi). Usually rheumatologists are asked to help provide care for this form of arthritis.