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2012 China Tours > Yangtze Cruise & Tibet Odyssey > Tour Testimonials
Wilson and your entire team....
We will respond to the survey later, but just wanted to thank all the folks at ChinaSpree for a fantastic experience that GREATLY exceeded our high expectations. A special thanks goes out to Jayson Gao, the National Guide on our trip to China and Tibet. It was not only Jaysons personality that made the trip terrific, but also his professionalism and ability to keep the group/trip on track. Everyone we encountered from the folks in Washington to all the local guides were most helpful, knowledgeable and people you wanted to talk to.
Im a very experienced business traveler who has avoided tours for many years. Our physician, Dr. Gary xxxxx recommended China Spree, but I was very skeptical. Dr. xxxxx was right and I was in for a wonderful surprise. The China Spree trip was something special. Now I wish you folks had tours to other parts of the world. Wed be signing up for them. Please feel fee to use Winnie or me as a reference.
Best wishes for a great year and the success of your firm and people...
Bruce R, Marblehead, Massachusetts
18-Day Yangtze Cruise & Tibet Odyssey, April, 2011
My friend and I returned home after spending 17 exhilarating days in China. This journey far exceeded my wildest expectations. The intinerary included big cities, "little" cities, villages, the Yangtze river and Tibet (which was like traveling back to the 16th century.) The remarkable aspect of the China Spree tour was the diversity of what we saw and what we did: yes, we visited ancient sites (The Great Wall and the Terra Cotta Warriors of Xian); we experienced the sheer magnitude of Beijing and Shanghai (both dwarf America's largest cities): but we also had the opportunity to have lunch in the home of a retired Chinese couple and visit a school in Tibet and we were welcomed into the home of a Tibetan family. From the day of arrival, to our departure, our tour manager, Lucy attended to every detail to make the journey comfortable. She was there to shepard us through airports, deal with traffic jams, and smooth out every minor problem. And the local guides provided us with a wealth of history and backround information which enhanced our experiences and made them very special. One cannot appreciate the transformation that is occuring all over China until you see it with your own eyes. It is amazing!
CS: Based on your experience from this trip what would you like to say to potential travelers to China?
Answer: Seeing China today is like going back in time a thousand years, and at the very same time witness indescribeable change (a little like going from a rickshaw pulled by a person to high-speed rail transport in a brief moment of time). One caution: "China is not easy." This trip is physically demanding. (Lhasa,Tibet, is 12,000 feet above sea level.) If you are prepared to make effort, you will be rewarded with a journey you will not soon forget.
Herbert N, Illinois
18-Day Yangtze Cruise & Tibet Odyssey, October, 2009
I did an obscene amount of research in choosing a China trip for both my grandmother and I to truly enjoy. I flipped through every brochure, scoured every website, compared every review I could get my hands on. We chose China Spree based on affordability and the list of features included. It proved to be one of the best travel decisions I've ever made. Our journey across China and Tibet could not have been more phenomenal. A great trip starts with the people. Jim Mao is a master of his craft. I cannot imagine a better guide. Charm, wit, knowledge, persistence and an infectious laugh, Jim had it all and he won us over immediately. The local guides followed his lead and they were all organized, informed, accommodating and patient. Our fellow travelers, too, were a wonderful group of smart, interesting people and it was a joy to share this experience with them. During my research, I wanted to find a tour that met the needs of a 27 year old as well as those of a 76 year old. I wanted authenticity, information, culture, comfort and fun. I wanted to avoid tourist traps, shopping and wasted time. I knew I wanted to interact with locals, get into the street markets, eat crazy foods, go out to the bars and drink with complete strangers and somehow get by without sleeping because I wanted to see as much as humanly possible in our 17 days there. I also knew my grandmother wanted the safety and comfort of those 5-star hotels, that she wanted to see folk shows and dancing, that she wanted to buy some souvenirs for her other grandkids and that she didn't ever want to be rushed or tired. In every sense, in meeting every want, need and requirement, China Spree delivered, exceedingly. They showed us an enormous country, its vast history, its promising future, its tireless people and their beautiful traditions... all of this, without so much as breaking a sweat. In all her years of traveling, my grandmother says she'd never had the pleasure of being on such a well-organized tour, with such expert and accommodating employees. She thanks me for finding China Spree and I'll forever thank them, Jim Mao, the local guides and all the people with us on the tour for making our trip as fantastic as it was.
CS: Comment on your Tour Manager, using rate 1-10 while 10 is the best
Answer: 10. 15 if possible. Jim was amazing. He cared about every person's individual needs and juggled that with the needs of the tour as a whole. Any problem that came up was addressed promptly and solved in no time at all. He helped a couple who had a health emergency the very first day and saw to it that they got proper care and got back to Beijing when they regrettably had to leave the tour. He handled lost baggage. He found me a memory card for my camera when I desperately needed one. He kept my grandmother company when she was too tired to walk around the temples in Tibet. We loved Jim and I would take another trip with him in a heartbeat.
CS: Based on your experience from this trip what would you like to say to potential travelers to China?
Answer: When traveling to China, there's China Spree... and then everybody else.
Paul, Illinois
17-Day Yangtze Cruise & Tibet Odyssey, September, 2009
For the last five years I was dreaming about taking a trip to China but my wife would have none of it.. Because of her rheumatoid arthritis condition she was afraid to take such a long trip, especially to remote Tibet. She also had misgivings about the number of inter-China flights during the tour. This year I was finally close to talking her into taking the trip but she made it conditional and wanted some of our family to go with us. I was able to persuade our daughter and her husband as well as my sister to join us on this trip. So now we were five people agreeable to make the trip. The question now was what tour group would we go with. I had already done considerable research on the internet looking for a suitable tour company. After months of searching I narrowed it down to China Spree and xxxxx xxxxx. I did not know either of the two companies but I knew that if I chose the wrong company I would have to answer to the other four members of my family. I read many, if not all, of the testimonials for both companies. I compared itineraries as well as costs. I finally chose China Spree over xxxxx xxxxx since I felt that a new company would do their best to deliver on their promises and give us the most for our money. We all took the trip and as it turned out we were not disappointed and all had a very enjoyable trip. China Spree really and truly delivered all and more that they had promised. My wife's fears and misgivings turned out to be unwarranted. Even though my wife and I are in our early seventies, we were able to keep up with the rest of the group. Tibet, which had worried by wife became one of the most favorite places and everyone was very glad that it was part of the itinerary. The trip went like clockwork. Everything was so well planned and organized that the waiting around was kept to a bare minimum. Everyone connected with our trip did their utmost and performed to the best of their abilities. Our national guide Jim Mao was the greatest. He deserves a 20 on the scale of 1 to 10. He was always looking for ways to make the whole trip an unforgettable experience for all of us. He really exceeded in this endeavor. He deserves a lot of credit for this wonderful and enjoyable trip that we were able to take. From the moment we stepped off the plane in Beijing to the point we said our good-bye's in the Shanghai airport (after taking the incredible MagLev train we were put at ease and knew and felt that we were in good hands and well taken care of by Jim. Jim is the greatest. All the local guides were very good and knowledgeable as well as very helpful in all respects. We were amazed how well they spoke the English language without ever having travelled outside of China. They were all amazing. We have travelled a lot but mostly in Europe and always on our own. We did not know what to expect travelling with a tour group. We must say that we were really pleasantly surprised on how well the the trip went for all of us. My family of five could not come up with any criticism on anything which says a lot of how the entire trip was handled and carried out. I had redeemed myself with my family members by having chosen China Spree and all agreed that we could not have done better. We were given a new cultural experience in a large and very interesting country that was most enjoyable and changed our impression of China completely and mostly for the better. We all were very glad that we had chosen to take this trip with China Spree. We certainly will not have any problems or reluctance to recommend China Spree to other members of our family , to friends and other aquaintances or whoever may be planning a trip to China. Well done, China Spree. Keep up that good work.
CS: Based on your experience from this trip what would you like to say to potential travelers to China?
Answer: Go ahead and check out as many tour companies as you like and then compare them to China Spree. If you do your reasearch thoroughly we are sure that in the end you will decide on China Spree just like we did. You will be in for an unforgettable experience.
18-Day Yangtze Cruise & Tibet Odyssey, September, 2009
My wife and I have taken many tours and have traveled over every continent except Antarctica. We have never had a tour as well-managed as this trip to China and Tibet by China Spree. All of the tour guides were excellent and the national tour guide went out of his way to help us and inform us in every way possible. We saw remarkable sights in China and Tibet and stayed at excellent hotels. We always had an abundance and a great variety of food. All questions were always answered in a pleasant manner and each member of the tour group was treated with great respect. In addition, we found the people of China and Tibet whom we met in traveling to be most cordial and helpful. Certainly, this tour by China Spree offers the greatest quality at the most economical price and you always stay in excellent hotels with excellent food. It remains Number 1 on our list of many tours we have taken.
CS: Based on your experience from this trip what would you like to say to potential travelers to China?
Answer: China is a great country with many unusual sights, with an incredibly long and interesting history. Its economy is growing, the cities and countryside are modernizing, and its facilities are very comfortable for the American traveler. The toilet facilities may not always be the most amenable for American traveler but generally they are quite adequate. The Chinese people are friendly, seem genuinely fond of Americans, and were personally helpful to us on any occasion in which we needed their help. They seemed as eager to learn about Americans as we were to learn about them. Unfortunately, their larger cities are acquiring some of the same traffic problems that we have in the U.S. However, China continues to find solutions to their traffic problems as their construction of subways, freeways, and bypasses around the city illustrate. Go to China and Tibet with China Spree and you will treasure the experience.
Bert and Kay,Georgia
17-Day Yangtze Cruise & Tibet Odyssey, August, 2009


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Killer Whales members qualify for state
MARQUETTE – More YMCA Marquette County Killer Whales qualified for state championship competition at the Marinette-Menominee Swim Invitational on Jan. 26.
Paige Whaley, 10, made her first state cut en route to winning the girls' 9-10 100-yard freestyle with a time of 1:10.98. Whaley was also runner-up in the 50 butterfly in 42.42.
Twin 7-year-old brothers Carson and Colin Vanderschaaf added more state championship qualifying times to their resume.
Colin made the cuts in the 25 backstroke (21.48, third), 50 backstroke (46.59, fourth) and 100 IM (1:41.75, ninth in age 12 & under).
Carson knocked nearly three seconds off his best time to get the 50 breaststroke state cut with a 52.78, placing fourth in the 9-10 age group race.
The YMCA state championship meet is March 15-17 in Milwaukee, Wis.
Delaney Marchiol qualified in the 25 freestyle Jan. 26, placing second with a time of 17.32.
Event winners for the Marquette YMCA were: Ryan Glover (11-12 50 breaststroke, 42.38); Nathan Rotundo (Open 1000 free, 11:16.76); and Lyndsey Welch (13-14 200 IM, 2:31.13).
Medalists (top three finish) were: Taryn Aho, Lauren Clement, Matthew Kurin, Ben Luke, Delaney Marchiol, Rachel Schouten, Erin Vanderschaaf, Hannah Winn and Jayme Winn.
Overall, the Killer Whales, participating with only 27 swimmers, finished fourth at the invite behind Northern Lights YMCA, Menominee and Door County.
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Butler is a scrappy, well-coached team.
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Butler is a scrappy, well-coached team.
Zeller should have more than three rebounds.
Smith completely owned Zeller right there.
Smith has been the best big man on the court today.
Haha they're really going to foul a guy out there? Man that is rough.
I wouldn't press if I were IU, at least with 2 mins left still. Butler ain't turning it over.
Officiating hasn't been good for either side really.
Haha spoke too soon
What a game what a game
a classic ladies and gentlemen!
How does Cody Zeller not have a single foul? This might sound silly, but I think it's a bad sign when a big man doesn't pick up a single foul in regulation.
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Damn those were two pretty threes.
Yeah, Smith definitely outplayed Zeller in regulation.
This isn't a flash in the pan for Butler regardless of the outcome today. Even if Stevens leaves, they're still going to be in the Atlantic 10 (much better than the Horizon League) or, it looks even more likely that they'll be incorporated into the Catholic non-football conference (Villanova, Georgetown, etc.). Butler is really already not an underdog anymore, and the talent they attract is probably only going to get better.
Gotta come down to the last shot, hell yeah.
I know Butler is very good, scrappy, well-coached, etc, but a number 1 team should never lose a game against an un-ranked team on a neutral court in its home state where the crowd breakdown is about 65-35 their favor (according to someone I know who was there).
Well...that sucked.
Skip Bayless:
"Derek Fisher will prove to be a much better NBA head coach than Steve Kerr."
"The Houston Texans will forever regret it if they do not take Johnny Manziel with the No. 1 overall pick. He will haunt them."
"You bet I'd take Tebow late in games over ARodg."
"Manti Te'o: the next Ray Lewis."
Hell of a game. Butler is just plain good, and we all knew that going in. If Crean didn't have the players' attention beforehand, he sure will now.
Take me out to the black, tell 'em I ain't coming back. Burn the land and boil the sea, you can't take the sky from me.
that was a helluva game
Thrilling game! The two teams I care about in college bball taking it to the wire, and the one I went to winning!
You, Never? Did the Kenosha Kid?
"Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel
"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "
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Nuntius was right for a while. I was wrong for a while. But ultimately I was right and Frank Vogel has been let go.
"A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, thats teamwork."
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Heritage Ministries restructures office of development, marketing
In an effort to continue to improve and expand the outreach of its human service organization, Heritage Ministries is pleased to announce the restructuring of its Office of Development and Marketing.
Doug Justham will manage the department with an emphasis on fundraising and serve as Team Leader for Senior Housing. Mr. Justham joined Heritage Ministries in the Fall of 2011 and leads the team responsible for the operations of Heritage Village Retirement Campus in Gerry and The Woodlands, a Heritage Senior Living Community in West Ellicott.
Chris Anderson returns to Heritage Ministries as Marketing Manager after a year away to manage the marketing functions, including branding, advertising, promotions, web site, media relations, public relations, print/electronic communications, and special events. Anderson previously worked for Heritage Ministries from November 2007 to October 2011. Anderson will also focus on building an expanded social media and online presence for the organization.
"It is a great privilege for me to come to work on a daily basis knowing I get to serve our residents and work with a great group of people who truly believe the residents are family. I love being able to make a difference in people's lives and Heritage gives me that opportunity," Justham said.
"I am truly blessed to have the opportunity to come back 'home' to a wonderful organization. I look forward to working tirelessly to promote the quality care and services we provide to so many Chautauqua County residents on a daily basis," Anderson said.
"I am thrilled to add such experienced, talented, and quality individuals to the Heritage Ministries family," David Smeltzer, executive director, said. "As a team, I am confident that Doug and Chris will enable Heritage Ministries to effectively communicate our mission to those we serve and the community at large in order to increase the visibility and outreach of our human service ministries."
Prior to joining Heritage Ministries in 2011, Justham had served Time Warner Cable for 27 years, most recently as area manager for Jamestown, Fredonia, Olean and Wellsville. Justham's proudest achievement with Time Warner was starting Cable 8 News. He also worked several years with freelance television production crews on events as varied as the NFL's Super Bowl, NASCAR and INDY Car Circuits, and traveled with the Mr. Rogers Neighborhood television program.
Justham and his wife, Susan, reside in West Ellicott, along with their three sons; Jamison, Benjamin and Noah. In his spare time, he enjoys amateur radio and community service. He serves on the board at St. Susan Center and is active with the American Red Cross, C.E.R.T., the Celoron Volunteer Fire Department, and as a Deacon with Lakewood Baptist Church.
Prior to joining Heritage Ministries in 2007, Anderson served as the Marketing Communications Manager and Webmaster for Acu-Rite in Jamestown. Most recently, Anderson worked for Miller Hall Financial of Jamestown and Blair Corporation of Warren. After receiving his associate's degree from Jamestown Community College, he attended Slippery Rock University to earn his bachelor's degree in 1996. In August 2011, Anderson completed his master of business administration degree from St. Bonaventure in Olean.
Anderson and his wife, Amy, reside in Lakewood, along with their two daughters and son; Emma, Gracie, and Gavin. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, golfing, skiing, and spending time with his family. He is also an avid photographer. He serves as a board member for Family Service of the Chautauqua Region and is a member of the Jamestown Rotary Club.
Heritage Ministries is a non-profit, human service organization serving the Chautauqua County region with over 750 employees. Independent and assisted living residences for seniors are located at Heritage Village Retirement Campus in Gerry, New York and The Woodlands, A Heritage Senior Living Community in West Ellicott, New York. Rehabilitation and skilled nursing services are provided at Heritage Village in Gerry, Heritage Park in Jamestown, and Heritage Green Rehab & Skilled Nursing in Greenhurst. For more information, please call 487-6800 or visit www.heritage1886.org.


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by Spin » Tue Sep 06, 2011 4:14 pm
by peeker643 » Tue Sep 06, 2011 4:26 pm
Spin wrote:After the final cuts, and right before the season starts, the Jaguars cut starting quarterback David Garrard.The timing's surprising...
by jta1975 » Tue Sep 06, 2011 6:10 pm
by mattvan1 » Tue Sep 06, 2011 8:54 pm
by Triple-S » Tue Sep 06, 2011 9:07 pm
Swerb wrote:Go start a blog if you want to tell the world your incomprehendible ramblings.
Cerebral_DownTime wrote:I have a big arm and can throw the ball pretty damn far...... maybe even over those moutains. The Browns should sign me, i'll let you all in locker room to drink beer. Then we can all go out the parking lot to watch me do motorcycle stunts.
by jta1975 » Tue Sep 06, 2011 9:48 pm
mattvan1 wrote:I fail to see the mystery. This has nothing to do with a defensive minded coach or the East Carolina Pirates or the fact that Garrard has a lot of talent but is inconsistent.It has everything to do with the fact the Jags cannot sell out a home game to save the franchise, they drafted Gabbert, are hemorrhaging cash, and cutting Garrard just saved Wayne's World Weaver a cool $9 mil. Which will come in handy when he and Roger move the team to Cali. fornia, not Colombia.
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by bookelly » Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:46 am
by mattvan1 » Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:27 am
jta1975 wrote:I can't argue against the money angle at all. I do know that I have seen too many defensive coaches mishandle the position especially in this town.
by hiko » Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:00 am
bookelly wrote:My guess is we get two teams. One downtown and one in City of Industry (an inland cesspool perfectly suited to the Raiders - and the fucking retarded idiots that follow them) The Jaguars would be welcome d'twn. I'm sure they won't be short suitors.Ftr - I moved to LA from C-town just after the Rams and Raiders left...Browns moved too that year. There's an entire generation of kids here who have never known pro football. It's gonna be interesting to see what happens. I for one am very much looking forward to jumping on the train and going d'town to watch my Brownies play football. Gotta go to SF for that now...twice.
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Alumni Spotlight
A Q&A with art alumnus Chris Lahti '01, head of the curating department at fine art publisher Gemini G.E.L.
Prepare for Graduate School
The Fifth Year Art Fellowship grants fellows freedom to complete their graduate school portfolio.
Art that Mourns
Professor Daniel Jauregui spends time with students weaving together a unique art piece.
Farrin Ochoa, Senior Project; Katie Jenkins-Moses, Senior Project
Desi Stewart, sculpture; Jason Jobe, 3-D
Nicky Eckloff, photo
Karri Davis, Painting I
Davis Gerber, sculpture; A Meya Tazi, sculpture
Shaina Denny, photo
Hallie Doane, Senior Project; Carolyn Mukai, Painting I
Katie Jenkins-Moses, Drawing I
Alexander Hackworth, photo
Desi Stewart, Special Projects in Painting
Julia-Ellen Spruill-Smith, sculpture
Tifany Desy, Painting II; Jason Gage, Painting II
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Carolyn Mukai, Painting II
Davis Gerber, Sculpture II
Brooke Showalter
Makana Richards, Senior Project
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Eben Cooper, 3-D; Ferrin Ochoa, sculpture
Davis Gerber, Sculpture II B
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Tman1 - Talk to an insurance agent for this. Then talk to two more. Done. My take - don't trust anyone's word as gospel when it is critical for your business and especially when involved with the bureaucracy of government. Your lawyer, accountant, inspector, whoever will respect you if you have an understanding of what they are discussing with you. But, more importantly, you can sense when something is not sitting right.


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Your teeth aren�t just for smiling and chewing�they could be the key to a longer life.
When we were kids, losing teeth meant fairy dust and coinage under our pillows. But losing adult teeth because of periodontal disease�bacteria-fueled infection and inflammation of the gums--points to something more dire: an increase in your risk for heart disease. According to a 2013 study at Uppsala University in Sweden of 16,000 people, for each lost tooth resulted in an increase in enzymes that stoke inflammation and hardening of the arteries.� Fewer teeth also came with more risk factors for heart disease such as increased levels of LDL cholesterol (the harmful kind) and higher blood sugar, blood pressure and waist size.� What�s more, the risk for diabetes increased 11 percent. �You can�t say that there is a direct cause and effect,� says Dr. Nancy Newhouse, president of the American Academy of Periodontology and assistant clinical professor at the University of Missouri School of Dentistry in Kansas City. �But you can say that periodontal disease is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.� The link? �When someone has periodontal disease, inflammation throughout the body is heightened,� says Dr. Robert J. Genco, distinguished professor of oral biology, microbiology and immunology at the University of Buffalo in Buffalo, N.Y. �And periodontal bacteria have been found in atheromas [fatty plaque in the blood vessels] in the neck and heart.�� When that plaque ruptures and forms blood clots, the blockage leads to a heart attack or stroke. So, how can you keep your teeth? Although taking care of your teeth is no guarantee that you�ll avoid heart disease altogether, at the least you�ll have fresher breath and better overall health, Newhouse says: �If you can start eliminating risk factors, and you can control them, why wouldn�t you?� Here�s your tooth loss prevention plan. Know how to brush. �You�re trying to remove bacteria attached to the tooth surface, not just food debris,� says Newhouse. Use a soft brush and clean in a rotating motion, especially at the gum-tooth line where bacteria love to hang out. Genco recommends brushing at least twice a day. �And just as important is cleaning between the teeth with floss, rubber tips or toothpicks.� Go beyond professional cleanings. Seeing your dentist twice a year for cleanings isn�t a hard and fast rule, says Newhouse: �See your dentist as often as you need to stay healthy, whether you�re talking about tooth decay or periodontal disease.� If your dentist says you have a high risk for periodontal disease (bleeding or receding gums are your most obvious clue), insist on a periodontal exam at every dental visit, says Genco. The exam involves measuring the pockets between teeth and gums. �Any measurement over 5 ml should be treated,� he says.� Treatment involves cleaning the bacteria out of the pockets called deep scaling. More serious cases might require gum surgery or, in the case of bone loss, bone grafting. Get a fluoride fix. �Fluoride is the medical magic bullet of the 20th century,� says Newhouse. �It makes your teeth much less susceptible to breakdown by bacterial acid, reducing the risk of decay.�� Buy toothpaste with fluoride and have a fluoride treatment at each dental visit. Review your medications. �About 500 medications dry your mouth, which increases the incidence of decay,� says Newhouse. Ask your dentist what you can do to lessen the drying effect, such as chewing on sugar-free gum and sipping water frequently. Nix sips of sugar. Gulping down a sugary drink is one thing. But slow sipping, sucking or chewing anything with sugar creates an ongoing buffet for bacteria, upping chances for decay. Switch to water or sugar-free drinks. Add heart care to tooth care. �If you have periodontal disease, have a medical check-up to make sure you don�t have signs of heart disease� and plaque build-up in your arteries, says Genco. And the reverse is true: if you have heart disease, ask your dentist to check your gums for periodontal disease. Brought to you by: Spry - Healthy Living and Wellness for Women


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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is traveling to Berlin, Seoul, and Tokyo, from April 13-17, 2011. In Berlin, Secretary Clinton will join foreign ministers from NATO and partner countries for an informal NATO Foreign Ministerial meeting. The Secretary will also meet with Operation Unified Protector and International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) to discuss Libya and Afghanistan, as well as counterparts in the NATO-Georgia Commission, the NATO-Ukraine Commission, and the NATO-Russia Council. In addition, she will attend a memorial service for Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke at the American Academy in Berlin and receive the Walther Rathenau Prize for outstanding contributions to international understanding and cooperation.
From April 16 to 17, Secretary Clinton will continue to Seoul, where she will meet with President Lee Myung-bak and Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan as part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen the alliance and to discuss cooperation on regional issues, including our solidarity and support for Japan in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami. While there, the Secretary will also discuss bilateral issues related to trade and underscore the Administration's support for the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement.
Secretary Clinton will then travel to Japan to demonstrate the United States' support for the people of Japan and to highlight our long-standing commitment to the alliance. She will meet with Prime Minister Naoto Kan, Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto, and other Japanese senior officials, as well as with Embassy Tokyo staff to express her gratitude for their services and support during this crisis.
You can learn more about her trip here.
Palgye in South Korea writes:
Now an official visit to Korea? Welcome.
I lack the ability, nothing can be prepared.
By any chance,
If there is a formal event, participation is possible
Any congratulatory telegrams ('s a shame ...)
If you have spare time, opposition parties and progressive forces to provide an opportunity to meet anyone Why do not you? (I of the forces, by rejecting me, they are difficult to approach, though, provides little help to ordinary people during times of people turns. Many think that as a profession and try to maintain good relations with the ruling camp in moderation, but
And, MB, and I am enemy.)
DEBT, now....
Difficult thing for anyone but the debt (debt of the Prime Minister ?...)
The Bush administration's debt
Wall street Wealth `s cartel to have two people to monopolize the benefits of economic development has occurred (almost jistory) an invisible hand to punish the corrupt economy, I think. Does it take a sick economy, security, even collapsed, September 11 attacks is thought to have occurred.
Now the administration of the debt
Past attempts to reform to redress the wrong, but according to the positive way to think hyuyujeungyirago. Wall to Wall hit a reform, rather than anything right now, is trying to become commonplace. Should not need to have a chance?
The appearance from the Bush administration, but I think the content is quite different.
Palgye in South Korea writes:
Debt-once more
Bubble`s thoery is danger, look around, so many says inflation...inflation? need new theory. need new countries...i think
The Bush administration also think that the national debt is so difficult. But, to repeat the same folly, folly to think. Why is it that the administration about the debt, I would try to defend the story?
Is straightforward.
The Bush administration's debt
Wall street and the cartel of large corporations, for the benefit of the rich, the people deserve the benefits they take almost ppaetdeutyi, few people have all the money divide, the government lost control of the corporate world and from within while corruption and security even think you were lost to the September 11 attacks. The criticism is not only a former president. We do not know, but there is a criticism of them, the wrong distribution of wealth that hurt the country that would like to talk a good case. Budget would come from the minority, not the whole nation comes from geotinde ..
Obama's debt,
Operating policies prior to 2009 collapsed in the wrong country, the middle class back together again, and to provide jobs for people, distorted, Wall street and the health sector reform for achieving the reform, the politicians involved in the cartel, the rich To protect the interests of reform, the blocking has occurred, bityirago think. Well as the ability to suck, Washington DC wrote a friend, and tries to bad practices of the past so that I could think bityirago occurred.
Congress rejected the reforms being made difficult seeing that, rather than hope, not only to women with a thick glass wall, to the people for the people working there knew that.
Moment, to stop the fight, cause analysis, you'll know why you think that debt will keep increasing.
We acknowledge the mistake and again I think we should provide the opportunity. Now, here is the story of the wrong people, bubble economies are the ones who think of the benefits. ,,,,, Crisis, but their economic policies were good then, but now I think that is wrong. The great thing about their policy, wait for people to remember past glory and the dream would be to create the immersive feel. Is waking up from a dream. Yet the crisis is completely over, I do not think.
To talk a while ago to go to work. That's difficult to organize. Tell me what to think of.
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Zharkov in the U.S.A. writes:
When did NATO become a sovereign government that has "foreign ministers"?
It's a bit confusing - is Secretary Clinton working for NATO, or is she still working for the U.S. State Department?
Why was SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization) abolished yet we are still stuck paying bills for NATO?
Can't the European Union protect itself without NATO meddling?
Considering that we are mired in three useless wars now, why should NATO "foreign ministers" want to listen to anything our government has to say? It wasn't the EU that started these wars, was it?


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While on the topic of woods, check around for neighbors with apple, cherry or pear trees, they need to trimmed periodically resulting in a lot of useful smoker wood. Also, after a storm, such as a wind storm or especially an ice storm (fruit trees are typically the most commonly damaged trees) look for damaged trees or tree limbs. As a result of an ice storm here in Kansas a few years ago we had two large pear trees, a cherry tree, a peach tree, and several large limbs from an apple tree available to anyone who wanted them. What was left ended up as firewood in our furnace. It really gave a great aroma in the house!Tom Lehmann/The Dough Doctor
Slang:I use Caoba (Mahogany) and Roble Blanco (White Oak). Cant find red oak here. I just purchased 3 pounds of apple wood in Home Depot for almost $7 Uf!!! but thats for this years turkey on the WFO. I will heat the oven with caoba and then add the apple chunks for aroma and hopefully flavor.As far as mango never tried but I think is to soft for a good heat output and pana (BreadFruit) is definitely to soft and moist.Edgar


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In short: Perfect way to test your marathon trainingIn full: This was my first time running this race, but I knew the organisation would be great as I've run Bacchus the past two years, and Spitfire didn't disappoint! The 20 miler is two laps around the course. I found the first 2.5 miles in the aerodrome quite boring, but once we left and headed into the surrounding villages and country lanes, the scenery definitely picked up! The weather was utterly gorgeous, the marshals were super friendly, and everything was clearly signposted. Others have commented on the hills, but I found the course to be undulating at best - certainly nowhere near as hilly as Bacchus or my usual long run route through Hampstead Heath. Getting to the start from London via public transport was a bit tricky - train to Guildford then a £20 cab to the aerodrome, but that was the only real downside for me. Otherwise a fantastic run which was really just a great supported training run with a medal and chocolate bar at the end!Date of review: March 17, 2014
In short: Challenging course & poorly organised, but certainly friendlyIn full: Let's start with my expectations - for £20 and a new half marathon, I wasn't expecting much.The good - easy to get to, plentiful water & toilet stops, good support, good goodie bag, and friendly marshallsThe bad - a two lap course is always going to be mentally challenging (especially when 10k runners share the narrow pathways) and the scenery out in West Ham/Stratford is never pretty but did they SERIOUSLY have to run the course over a freaking sewage treatment plant to rub our noses in it??!There were multiple out & back sections which allowed me to high-five multiple friends running this, but got very tiresome on the second lap ("good god, where is that Bow roundabout?")The marshalls weren't effective at stopping cheating half marathon runners from cutting the course short at the 10k race turnaround, which just makes me sad for the state of the people cheating, frankly. A chip checkpoint at the half marathon turning point could've easily solved this (there were others along the routes).The bag drop - good god this was the worst organised one I've ever seen! One enormous (1hr+ for some people) queue to drop it off (instead of, say, a separate queue for each start zone) made a lot of people actually miss the start. There's no reason for this, as each of us already had a numbered tag on our bags and just needed to drop it off. Likewise, on collection there was no rhyme or reason for where the bags were placed, so many of us were invited to just come and root around for ours. Hardly secure.I'm really hoping that the organisers will improve this in future years, though. Fingers crossed they'll do away with the double laps and route it through the Olympic Park when it reopens, and train their bag drop staff better. Even though the 10 race has been going for 5 years, I think they were caught out by the huge increase in participants the half marathon brought. I, for one, would pay a tenner more for a better route and organization!Date of review: April 17, 2013
In short: Friendly, well-organised trail race with a party atmosphereIn full: It was hot & hilly, yes! It was also the friendliest, best marshalled, and best organised race I've ever run - way better than some of the large urban races. There was no goodie bag at the end, but a medal, technical tee, free drink, & hog roast beats a granola bar and sachet of joint cream hands down any day! The marshals along the course were some of the cheeriest I'd ever encountered, the trails were excellently marked in orange paint, and runners were really looking out for each other and others using the footpaths.I was really wary of the No Headphones clause, but it really meant I ended up talking to other runners more, even finishing the last 2 miles with a new friend and giving the spectators a thrilling neck-and-neck sprint finish! The fancy dress costumes also made a nice icebreaker, and meant the spectators along the course could more easily offer encouragement (names were written quite small on our bibs). I also loved that the start & finish line were more of a big village fete atmosphere, with picnics and cheering going on for hours after runners finished. My non-running husband enjoyed this race as much as I did, which is no mean feat. I also loved that the race organiser personally shook the hand of every finisher as they came across the line, which is such a wonderful touch. I'd run this race again in a heartbeat, even with those killer North Downs hills!Date of review: September 10, 2012
In short: Superbly organised new 10k through the heart of LondonIn full: Despite the downpours, the inaugural 10,000 went very smoothly despite the spectators being kept away by the rain. The course was brilliant with the exception of the %£@$%£$!!!@ cobblestones in Leadenhall Market which were very very slippery when wet. Got to take in all the touristy sites of London, and despite being overtaken by thousands of runners for the entire race (and I had a respectable 51min finish), I really enjoyed myself and will be back next year (hopefully with the sun!).Date of review: May 27, 2008
In short: Friendly jaunt round the park despite the weatherIn full: The wet, cold and windy weather certainly didn't dampen the spirits of the overly friendly marshals! The routes for the (sometimes overlapping) 3k and 8k routes were very well marked and we were given a very enthusiastic start and finish and encouragement all the way along. Only one water point for the 8k, but there were km markers the whole way, and some juice and sweets and a teeshirt for all runners. No official timing, though, so I'm glad I had my own timer going! Reading last year's comments, it looks like they really took them on board and fixed the marshalling problems as they were great this year! Date of review: March 17, 2008
In short: Terrible organisation and few spectators but a great routeIn full: The organiser's website gave errors at every turn, they ran out of medium teeshirts so I got a 10k 2006 shirt instead(??). When we arrived at the start the promised toilets were nowhere to be found and the one poor women station at the help desk wasn't an organiser and had everything heaped upon her with no one answering her calls. The baggage check people showed up only 15 minutes before the start, and the race itself started 5 minutes early. There were no km markers for the 5k route (so we saw a "7km" sign at about 2km in with no markings for us). There were few spectators at that time in the morning, and the ones that were there weren't kept off the road by the stewards - I had to shout at some stupid woman crossing the street to avoid a collision in the middle of the race! All that being said, I had the course pretty much to myself and I recorded a PB - I think, as there were no posted times and it was just my memory as I crossed the finish line! No water along the route for the 5kers, either, as they kept all the bottles for the 10k runners until after the finish line, when we finally got a drink!Date of review: July 2, 2007
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Internet retailers beware: Get ready for the post-PC future.
The release of Apple Inc.'s iPad started a revolution in personal computing, and a new survey by Google Inc. details the habits of tablet owners. It's a very revealing look at the behavior of the mobile aficionado.
Already, 28% of tablet users say their tablet is their primary computing device while 77% say since purchasing their tablet the amount of time they spend on their laptop or desktop has decreased. 68% of tablet owners use their tablet an hour a day; 38% two hours. This data shows that in a very short amount of time the tablet has changed the way many people access the Internet.
And tablet users are cottoning to mobile commerce. 42% say they shop online on their tablet. And they do much more. 84% of tablet owners use their tablet to play games, 78% search for information, 74% check and send e-mail, 61% read news sites and apps, and 46% read e-books. And most intriguing to me: One-third of tablet owners say they spend more time on their tablet than watching television.
Tablets are going to crush netbooks, the small portable PCs that have gained some traction in recent years. Yes, a netbook has a standard keyboard as opposed to an onscreen keyboard, but netbooks were designed with Internet users in mind. And, as an owner of a netbook and an iPad, I can tell you the web experience on the iPad is far superior. Plus you get all those great apps with a tablet. (I wish I could go back in time a couple years and tell myself to hold off on buying that netbook.)
I think in the long term tablets will replace laptops. The only real differences are the keyboard and screen size. For heavy word processing on the $9.95 Apple Pages word-processing app I bought an Apple wireless keyboard and I'm all set. And at the same time, I didn't think users of smartphones with standard keyboards would be quick to embrace touchscreen smartphones with their digital keyboards, but they traded them in pretty fast when the iPhone hit the scene. As for screen size, the lure of mobile apps and the wonderfully light weight will turn many laptop users into tablet converts.
Can tablets replace desktops? I think so. Most people I know use their home PCs primarily for accessing the Internet. Tablets offer great Internet experiences anytime, anywhere. Why be stuck at a desk when you could be laying on the couch? Why buy a computer that's chained to that desk when you can get one that's completely mobile? Look at those survey results above: You can do every one of those activities just as easily on a tablet as you can on a desktop. For people who do a lot of word processing, design work or similar software-based work at home, they'll probably keep using a desktop PC. But there are a lot of desktop PC owners that are going to be looking at tablets when it comes time to replace those big old machines.
Retailer executives who think tablets may be a passing fad or have a low ceiling of users are underestimating a potent new force in personal computing. And when you have 42% of the millions of tablet users out there already shopping online, you'd better be sure you have a rock solid mobile commerce program in place that addresses these new and enthusiastic mobile Internet users. Get ready for what Steve Jobs last month called the post-PC future.
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Cochrane reviews allow firm conclusions to be made about the effectiveness of various local and systemic treatments for wounds and ulcers
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Evidence-supported interventions to manage chronic wounds include elastic, high or multilayer compression and systemic pentoxifyllene for venous ulcers; hyperbaric oxygen and local hydrogels applied after debridement for diabetic ulcers; systemic prostanoids and spinal cord stimulation for arterial ulcers; and avoidance of local therapeutic ultrasound for healing pressure ulcers.
Evidence-supported interventions to prevent pressure ulcers include high-specification foam and low air-loss mattresses, and pressure-relieving overlays on operating room tables.
Evidence-supported interventions for acute wound healing include topical honey for burns, tap water for cleansing soft tissue injury, prophylactic antibiotics for hand bites and avoidance of silver sulfadiazine as a topical agent.
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The Harrisburg High School boys' bowling team contented their tailspin with a 2831-2821 loss at home to Carbondale Wednesday at Ross-Cottom lanes.
CJ Murphy was solid with a 676 series and Braxton Keasler posted a 600 to support him.
Harrisburg head coach Doug Cottom said the 2850 average the Bulldogs bowl every match is just to low to compete and with just a week and a half until sectional play, he believes time is running out.
"We we just simply don't do the little things right to take our score on up the ladder."
The Harrisburg girls also fell as well, losing 2620-2588.
Brittany Hardin played nicely in the lead off spot with a 530 for the Bulldogs.
"The girls also have to realize that 2600 is going nowhere at the sectionals in about a month. We need to be consistently at 2800 to make it out of there. The potential is there for sure."
Over the weekend, Harrisburg finished 17th out of 42 teams at the O'Fallon Invitational.
Harrisburg will host Johnston City tonight (Thursday) at Ross-Cottom Lanes.
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"Industrial Evolution" features selected artwork in all media that depict inspirational urban and technological elements of evolution over the past 150 years, weaving images from an age of emerging invention and development with the modern day. Among the exhibiting artists are Hu Lindsay (Norwalk), Ruth Kalla Ungerer (Ridgefield), Ingrid Conklin (Fairfield), and Steve Pomerantz (Ridgefield).
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