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José Esparza is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine. He is also the current President of the Global Virus Network (2016). From 2004 to 2014 he was Senior Advisor on HIV Vaccines and Vaccines at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Seattle, WA. From 1986 to 2004 he was with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Programme on AIDS (UNAIDS) in Geneva, Switzerland, were he coordinated an international effort to develop HIV vaccines. From 1974 to 1985 he worked at the Venezuelan Institute of Scientific Research (IVIC), becoming Professor of Virology and Chairman of Microbiology and Cell Biology. Esparza received his MD degree in Venezuela in 1968 and a PhD in Virology and Cell Biology from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, in 1974. He has published over 185 scientific articles in medical virology, vaccinology and HIV/AIDS. He is a member of the Venezuelan Academy of Medicine and serves in several international scientific advisory boards. He is also a vaccine consultant for several companies.
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Bill Scroggie is senior vice president of international operations for Penske Logistics. The company operates outside the United States in Europe, China, Brazil, Asia Pacific (India/Thailand) in addition to NAFTA countries Mexico and Canada. Discussion with include growth in developing markets and the challenges in entity creation and local/global regulation compliance.
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Roots and Wings is a special community event celebrating the longterm commitment of growing roots within the community of Reading and allowing students the wings to fly to their greatest successes.
All honorees graduated from Reading High School in the mid 1970's and recognize how their Reading High School roots helped to enhance their fundamental values and directions while serving successful careers within the United States foreign service. Those to be recognized include:
Ambassador Stephen D. Mull, United States Lead Coordinator for Iran Nuclear Implementation, tasked with carrying out the terms of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action by former United States Secretary of State John Kerry. He has also served as U.S. Ambassador to Poland, from 2012-2015 and U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania, from 2003 – 2006. In addition, Ambassador Mull has served as Deputy Chief of Mission in Jakarta, Indonesia, Consular for U.S. Missions in Poland, the Bahamas and South Africa. Other assignments have included serving as Deputy Director of the State Department Operations Center, as Political Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, as Director of the Office of Southern European Affairs in the Bureau and as Deputy Executive Secretary in the Office of the Secretary of State.
Ann Calvaresi Barr serves as the Inspector General for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), where she oversees more than $20 billion in U.S. foreign assistance and development for programs worldwide. She brings more than 30 years of experience in federal oversight experience which has included, serving as Deputy Inspector General at the U.S. Department of Transportation and Director in the Acquisition and Sourcing Management Team in the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
Christopher J. Hoh, recently retired as the Senior Advisor in the U.S. State Department's recruiting office, where he managed the Foreign Service Internship Program. Previously he served as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the American Embassy in Vienna, Austria. He also served as Associate Dean in the Professional School of the Foreign Service Institute, Director for South European Affairs in the State Department, where he directed policy and programs for Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo and participated in peace negotiations and planning for Bosnia, Eastern Slavonia, Kosovo and Macedonia.
Reading School District Superintendent, Dr. Khalid Mumin, will serve as Master of Ceremony for the evening festivities.
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Charles A. Ray is a retired Foreign Service Officer who served 30 years in the US Foreign Service, and before that, 20 years in the US Army. During his army service, including two tours in Vietnam, he served in Military Intelligence, Special Operations, and Public Affairs, with tours of duty in Germany, Korea, Vietnam, and Panama, as well as posts throughout the U.S., and retired in 1982 with the rank of Major.
During 30 years in the Foreign Service, he was posted to China, Thailand, Sierra Leone, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Zimbabwe. His overseas assignments included service as Deputy Chief of Mission in Sierra Leone during that country's transition to democratic rule, he was the first US Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and was ambassador to Cambodia and Zimbabwe. From 2006 to 2009, he was Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for POW/Missing Personnel Affairs and Director of the Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office.
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Dr. Kiester is an assistant professor in sociology at Albright. She teaches, research methods and statistics, family studies, family, work and family conflict, parenting and technology and immigration transnational families.
What drew her to this field is the "show me your papers" law that was passed in Arizona which was a highly racist policy. In response to this law, Utah came up with the Utah compact which changed the story of who immigrants are and how they are portrayed. It changed the narrative about immigrants.
She got a B.A in Political Science and Sociology from Carroll College, in Helena Montana and an M.S/PhD from Utah State University. She did her thesis on Mothers on the market employer hiring practices and motherhood penalties.
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Dr. David Titley currently is Professor of Practice in the Department of Meteorology at the Pennsylvania State University, and founding Director of Penn State's Center for Solutions to Weather and Climate Risk. The Center helps organizations and citizens prosper and succeed in today's and tomorrow's weather and climate environment by taking advantage of all the skill in weather and climate forecasts.
Dr. David Titley served as a naval officer for 32 years and rose to the rank of Rear Admiral. Dr. Titley's career included duties as commander of the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command; oceanographer and navigator of the Navy; and deputy assistant chief of naval operations for information dominance. He also served as senior military assistant for the director, Office of Net Assessment in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
While serving in the Pentagon, Dr. Titley initiated and led the U.S. Navy's Task Force on Climate Change. After retiring from the Navy, Dr. Titley served as the Deputy Undersecretary of Commerce for Operations, the chief operating officer position at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Dr. Titley serves on numerous advisory boards and National Academies of Science committees, including the CNA Military Advisory Board, the Center for Climate and Security and the Science and Security Board of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
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Dr.Randall Newnham is an Associate Professor of Political Science atPenn State Berks. His research focuses on the role of the economic aid and sanctions as foreign policy tools. Recent articles include Coalition of the Bribed and Bullied? US Economic Linkage and the Iraq War Coalition and Nukes for Sale Cheap? Purchasing Peace with North Korea (both in International Studies Perspectives, 2004 and 2008). He has a special interest in Germany, Eastern Europe, and the former Soviet Union. This is seen in his book, Deutsche Mark Diplomacy: Positive Economic Sanctions in German-Russian Relations (PSU Press, 2002), and several recent articles on German, Polish, and Russian foreign policy. Dr. Newnham teaches introductory courses in International Relations, Comparative Politics, and American Government. He also teaches advanced courses on "The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union" and International Political Economy as part of PSU Berks' four-year Global Studies degree.
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Ron Granieri is the Executive Director of Foreign Policy Research Institute's (FPRI) Center for the Study of America and the West, Editor of the Center's E-publication The American Review of Books, Blogs, and Bull, and Host of Geopolitics with Granieri, a monthly series of events for FPRI Members. He is a specialist in Contemporary German and International History with degrees from both Harvard and the University of Chicago. He is the recipient of a Federal Chancellor Scholarship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and is a member in the American Council on Germany's Young Leader Program. He has taught at the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Syracuse University, Furman University, and the University of Tubingen. He is the author of The Ambivalent Alliance: Konrad Adenauer, the CDU/CSU, and the West, 1949-1966 (Oxford and New York: Berghahn Books, 2003), and is currently completing a book entitled: The Fall and Rise of German Christian Democracy, From Detente to Reunification, for Oxford University Press.
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In this book, RedLine -Foreign Policy in a Time of Fractured Politics and Failing States, former Deputy Secretary of State P. J. Crowley, one of America's most insightful national security commentators, unpacks the legacy of American triumphs and failures in Iraq . He argues that presidents have fallen victim to the Iraq Syndrome—the disconnect between politics, policy, strategy, and narrative—that has hampered America's foreign policy in the Middle East and hotspots throughout the world. In order to maintain America's global leadership role, Crowley argues that the next president must realign American's national security politics, policies, strategies, and narrative for the long term.
Philip J. (P.J.) Crowley is a Professor of Practice and Distinguished Fellow at the Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication at The George Washington University, where he currently teaches courses on public diplomacy and crisis communications. P.J. appears frequently as a national security commentator on national and global television networks. His opinion pieces have been published in a wide range of print and on-line outlets, including The Washington Post, The Guardian and the BBC.
He served as the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs and Spokesman for the U.S. Department of State between 2009 and 2011 under Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and was the primary U.S. government interlocutor with major media regarding the impact of the release of classified diplomatic cables by WikiLeaks. He resigned from that position after making public comments critical of the government's pre-trial treatment of Private First Class Bradley/Chelsea Manning. Atlantic Magazine named him as one of 21 Brave Thinkers in 2011.
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Before joining the Obama administration, P.J. was a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, with a particular focus on homeland security in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. He authored a number of detailed analyses on security issues, including Safe at Home, a national security strategy to protect the American homeland, improve national preparedness and rebuild the U.S. standing in the world. He remains engaged on these issues as a member of the Aspen Institute Homeland Security Group. His most recent analysis in this area is Homeland Security and the Post-9/11 Era, published by the American Constitution Society for Law and Policy.
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Meniere's disease symptoms tend to come on as episodes or attacks. You will need to indicate when you can and cannot hear a tone, so the technician can determine if you are experiencing hearing loss. It is characterized by episodes of vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss. Studies done over the use of transtympanic micropressure pulses have indicated promise with patients who had not been previously treated by gentamicin or surgery. How can I reduce the frequency of Mnire's disease episodes?
An episode of vertigo may last from a few minutes to a number of hours. As it is difficult to predict when a vertigo attack may occur, patients should have their vertigo medication handy at all times. Tinnitus and hearing loss, on the other hand, get worse. Several other diseases and conditions have similar symptoms, making it harder to diagnose Meniere's disease, including ear infections and some migraines. However, there is no definitive test or single symptom that a doctor can use to make the diagnosis. Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes episodes in which you feel as if you're spinning (vertigo), and you have fluctuating hearing loss with a progressive, ultimately permanent loss of hearing, ringing in the ear (tinnitus), and sometimes a feeling of fullness or pressure in your ear. It's considered a chronic condition, but various treatments can help relieve symptoms and minimize the long-term impact on your life.
After an attack, the person may experience mild deafness and feel unsure of their footing. If your brain knows the position of the head, it can work out the position of the rest of your body. A diagnosis of Meniere's disease includes vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus and a feeling of pressure. Dizziness is generally treatable and rarely indicates serious brain disease. The term encompasses a variety of sensations that can mean different things to different people. Patients with this disorder may experience a gradual hearing loss, ringing or buzzing in the ears and dizziness. Meniere's disease is a condition in which repetitive attacks of vertigo are accompanied by pressure in the ears, buzzing or ringing, and partial hearing loss that can fluctuate during an episode. Meniere's disease is a condition in which repetitive attacks of vertigo are accompanied by pressure in the ears, buzzing or ringing, and partial hearing loss that can fluctuate during an episode. Meniere's disease is an inner ear disorder causing the symptoms of vertigo, hearing loss, pressure in the ear, and tinnitus. Research indicates that the underlying cause of Meniere's disease is a condition called endolymphatic hydrops, an excessive buildup of the fluid in the inner ear called endolymph. Many people have tinnitus and tinnitus alone could be a symptom of any number of conditions. The tinnitus associated with Meniere's disease generally fluctuates, is absent between attacks, and is very noticeable during or preceding an attack.
What Is Meniere's Disease? What Causes Meniere's Disease?
If you close your eyes during an episode of vertigo, you'll feel as if you're spinning or falling. Many diseases can cause dizziness, especially diseases that involve poor circulation and low blood pressure. In order to receive our newsletter, please indicate that you accept the terms of our Privacy Policy. An episode of vertigo and ringing in the ears could indicate a condition called Meniere's disease. Dizziness is a common problem that can increase with age. Excess pressure accumulation in the endolymph can cause a tetrad of symptoms: (1) fluctuating hearing loss, (2) occasional episodic vertigo (usually a spinning sensation, sometimes violent), (3) tinnitus or ringing in the ears (usually low-tone roaring), and (4) aural fullness (eg, pressure, discomfort, fullness sensation in the ears). Medical therapy can be directed toward treatment of the actual symptoms of the acute attack or directed toward prophylactic prevention of the attacks. Tinnitus model. Chinese medical ideas about the cause and treatment of tinnitus and other hearing disorders were developed many centuries ago. Mnire's disease is a condition that affects the inner ear. During a dizzy spell, the person feels like the world is whirling around them. Menire's Disease is a condition that has no known cause. A long list of possibilities must be ruled out before the diagnosis of Menire's Disease can be made. Hearing returns to normal after an attack and the pressure and tinnitus go away. Vestibular Testing Dizziness is not a symptom that a health care provider can examine physically.
Labyrinthitis means an inflammation of the inner ear structure called the labyrinth. Meniere Disease Meniere's disease is a syndrome in which you experience episodes of spinning vertigo (sense of the room spinning), hearing loss, and tinnitus (ringing in the ea. The precise etiology of the tinnitus is poorly understood, but thought to arise from a loss of usually spontaneous activity of the cochlear hair cells. This does not mean that 1 out of 10 people with hydrops has a tumor, as these tumors are exceptionally rare, yet it remains an integral part of the diagnostic workup. Once a diagnosis of Meniere's disease is established, non-surgical treatments are attempted as first-line therapy to control the vertigo and other symptoms. While medications can be given during times of disabling vertigo episodes (e.g. What does Dizziness and Vertigo mean? The inner ear, also called the vestibular system, contains fluid that helps fine tune the information the brain receives from the eyes and the body. Certain medical conditions can cause dizziness, because they affect the systems that maintain balance. Episodes of dizziness increase with age. The prevalence of migraine is far higher than that of Meniere's disease, which occurs in only 0. Therefore by duration, these episodes could be confused with those due to BPPV, Meniere's disease, or even vestibular neuritis. Headache is not required to make the diagnosis of MAV. It consists of spells of vertigo, which can include tinnitus, but without hearing loss (were hearing loss allowed, this disorder would become very difficult to distinguish from Meniere's disease).
Acoustic neuromas can also cause dizziness and problems with balance such as unsteadiness. Meniere's disease is a rare disorder affecting the inner ear that is characterized by periodic episodes of rotary vertigo or dizziness; progressive, fluctuating, low-frequency (low-pitch) hearing loss; ringing in the ears (tinnitus); and a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear. Over time hearing loss and tinnitus may become permanent. A diagnosis of an acoustic neuroma is made based upon a thorough clinical evaluation, a detailed patient history, identification of characteristic findings and a variety of specialized tests. Meniere's disease usually begins between the ages of 20-60 years and is estimated to affect 2. It is possible that these episodes may recur.39 Longridge and Barber40 have demonstrated bilaterality in up to 15 of affected individuals. Once the diagnosis of PLF is suspected, there are several tests that can be supportive. Immune-mediated attack upon the inner ear with resultant vertigo, sensorineural hearing loss, aural fullness and tinnitus has been an area of intensive research. Sea shell-like roaring, ringing or bell-like noises in the ear (tinnitus) can be extremely distracting and bothersome. Tinnitus tends to worsen during the acute episodes of vertigo and then subside. Occasionally, vasodilators or vitamins are helpful, but their results are less predictable; they are rarely indicated. Dizziness, Hearing loss, Nausea or vomiting and Ringing in ears and including Middle ear infection, Labyrinthitis and Hearing loss. WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms dizziness, hearing loss, nausea or vomiting and ringing in ears including Middle ear infection, Labyrinthitis, and Hearing loss. Aspirin poisoning is a medical emergency and can cause nausea, vomiting, drowsiness and more. Meniere's disease is a chronic inner ear condition that causes vertigo or extreme dizziness, and more. Panic attack. The disorder can occur as a single attack or can present as multiple attacks. Meniere's disease is an inner ear disorder characterized by episodic vertigo attacks, sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, and pressure or fullness in the involved ear. This indicates the direction of head movement, which is most dysfunctional as well as the frequency (speed) of head movement. Symptoms included ringing in one ear, imbalance, and hearing loss. They also reported a diagnosis rate basically proportional to age up to the age of 60, with a decline thereafter. Tinnitus is a sustained, loud ringing or buzzing in the ears. Vertigo can also cause emotional stress in patients with Menire's disease. However, some studies indicate that good stress and anxiety management may help lessen the intensity of symptoms. Many autoimmune diseases can be associated with Autoimmune Ear Disease, including scleroderma and lupus. Symptoms may include hearing loss, headaches, vertigo, dizziness, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and lack of balance. It is important to note that having a risk factor does not mean that one will get the condition. Recurrent episodes of vertigo lasting from minutes to hours.

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Discussion in 'Singapore Obstetricians and Gynaecologists' started by hauge, Dec 23, 2008.
Hi all,
May I know is anyone seeing Dr Chen? Any feedbacks to share? Thx.
i've seen him only once... he seems pretty good. prices reasonable also and best of all i heard he has recently change his machine to 3d.. so u get to see really clear scans when u go fr ur ultrasounds. Unfortunately I was already with another gynae when i went to see him on one unexpected occasion. Otherwise I would really consider him...he's ver pro.
I've been seeing him since my 2nd child and even my 3rd baby now, as what Jojoki said is truth that he has bought a 2d cum 3d machine, he will even scan ur baby by using the 3d machine without any extra cost!
He's indeed a very experience gynae as previously he's from KKH just open his own clinic maybe about 10 yrs ago (if not wrong), he's a very patience gynae who's willing to listen & explain every single things to you very details, his morning shift staff is also very friendly! :red:
Thx for the feedbacks. We have visited Dr Chen this week. Yes, the nurses are friendly & the clinic environment is good & not cramp like many others. However we're not very comfortable with Dr Chen consultation and thus decide to continue look around for other gynae in the north side.
hi hauge, what are you not comfortable with Dr Chen on? would you care to share? I just went to see him last evening with my hubby for my first scan and I thought he's a very experienced and patient doctor who goes all out to explain things in detail to his patients.
He is a very good gynae. My 3 babies are delivered by him.
I just delivered my 1st baby in jan. . I started seeing Dr Chen before i concieved. As it took me some time to concieve, he helped us in taking steps to treat us to see if we had infertility issues. I concieved within few tries based on the suggestions he gave.
My entire time of going to visit him was very good. He will patiently answer all your questions and his c-section stitching for me is fantastic. He was recommended by my hubby's sis-in law.
I'm in my very early stage of pregnancy & still looking for a gynae. In fact I went to Dr Ted Lim @ Orchard Plaza but I'm not very comfortable with him so thinking of changing.
I wanna check how good Dr Chen is. Good as in warm, caring, give good advice etc.. Hope to see more feedbacks.. :wewink:
Yes he is very warm and nice. You can ask him questions and he will take time to answer them...Prices are resonable too....he may sometime be doing things quick but he is very thorough...
Hi Priya,
Just want to know, how's the consultation fees like and the procedures of treatment that you and your hubby go thru...
I've been trying for ages and remarried two years ago and up to now still no luck. I've got a 12 year old daughter from my previous marriage.
Please advise me and wish me luck ya...
Best regards,
Ok the consultation fees were reasonable to me [ Of course its bets to check it out] As for the concieving, it took me about 7-8 mths to concieve. Dr Chen actually carried out tests swiftly without delaying. Also he gave medications for my hubby, blood tests, sperm tests etc. Then one fine day i got the luck and concieved.
So if you want to try out... Its good to go and see him for consultation...
All the best!!
Thanks lots for your advice dear, I've missed my menses for almost 2 months now but my results are negative on both tests that I tried...Think its a bit harder for me since age is catching up...I'm 34 this year, but still I will try my best!!!
Thanks again dear.:twink:
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Hi Lynn
Dont worry i think you are still young to have a baby... My one aunty had her kid when she was 39 and another had hers when she was 40....
All the best !!
Thanks lots dear!
May my dreams come true!!! ancing_biggrin:ancing_biggrin:ancing_biggrin:
hi, i'm new here.......... wondering if anyone knows which hospital dr chen delivers in?
choice of mount A or TMC
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When academically-at-risk students are admitted to rigorous institutions, the at-risk athlete loses.
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Donna A. Lopiano is the president of Sports Management Resources, a consulting firm. She was the University of Texas director of women's athletics and a president of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women.
November 24, 2011
Conference affiliation, whether for individual sports or for a university's entire sports program, should primarily be based on "peer academic institutions." As the pressure for athletics success increases, recruiting pressures rise and schools press for admissions exceptions to be able to compete with the "lowest common denominator" among all schools in the conference, namely the school with the lowest admissions standards.
Athletics directors and coaches will argue, "If you want us to beat Institution X, we must be able to recruit the same quality athletes — from among both the brightest and the not as qualified pools of students." When these academically-at-risk students are admitted to academically rigorous institutions, while the sport team may win, the academically-at-risk athlete loses. The dominoes begin to fall. The institution fosters less-than-rigorous courses and majors, for one thing, and also creates expensive and ethically risky academic support programs run by athletics departments (which have a conflict of interest) — all for the purpose of ensuring that the high-quality athlete remains eligible to play.
The toll on individual at-risk student-athletes is even more significant: feelings of inferiority, lack of confidence in the classroom, few majors available to them, difficulty in identifying a social and academic peer group other than the athletics team, and extraordinary daily pressure to meet academic demands.
And it's not just the individual and the institution's academics that can suffer because of lax recruiting. With the new N.C.A.A. rules on academic progress rate, which can restrict a team's post-season eligibility, institutions must think hard about recruiting at-risk students, no matter what their athletic ability.
The second, and related, priority when it comes to conference affiliation should be geography. If athletes must travel so far that they miss an excessive number of classes, the affiliation is not in the best interest of the academic success of the student-athlete.
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The primary goal of the conference is to present state-of-the-art scientific results, encourage academic and industrial interaction, and to promote collaborative research activities in Pattern Recognition, Machine Intelligence and related fields, involving scientists, engineers, professionals, researchers and students across the globe. The conference was originated from the Machine Intelligence Unit (MIU), Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata, India in 2005. This is being organized every alternate year. The successive editions were held in ISI, Kolkata (2007); IIT, Delhi (2009); Higher School of Economics (HSE), Moscow, Russia (2011); Machine Intelligence Unit (MIU), Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata, India (2013); and Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland (2015).The upcoming conference (PReMI'17) will be held in ISI, Kolkata, India, during December 05-08, 2017 at Machine Intelligence Unit, Indian Statistical Institute , Kolkata, India.
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Prior to the Badgers' 52-46 win over the Nittany Lions, Ryan took his players and staff to the Paterno statue, which has turned into a memorial for the fallen coach. The group had to step over a massive amount of flowers, notes and other Penn State memorabilia to get an up close look at Paterno's likeness.
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Ryan wasn't the only one honoring Paterno on Tuesday night. Penn State coach Patrick Chambers sported black sneakers with white laces and rolled up khakis on the Nittany Lions sideline in honor of Paterno's famous attire. Penn State coaches were already wearing sneakers for Coaches vs. Cancer, but decided to roll up his pants to pay his respects in Penn State's first home game since Paterno's death.
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Warning: Grammar errors. Like always. And maybe some OOC? Anyway, this is a beginning of a romance.
Summary: Tsurara is human, a shrine maiden. She met up with the young head of Nura Clan, Nura Rikuo. Will the flower of love bloom between them?
Disclaimer: I don't own Nura-Mago. I borrow it's characters.
A_Carol: Okay, my second fanfiction story. This time, it really contain romance between Tsurara and Rikuo. But I don't know if it good or not.
The middle-school already finished. Every student was going home pretty fast. Tsurara ran off to her house, a temple, as quickly as she can. There, she was trying to wear her miko clothes faster, but even if she was already wore it many times before, she keep having some difficulties with it. From the outside, she can already heard the sounds of chattering, which meant people were already coming to pray. After finished changing, she quickly wore her lovely red ribbon like a bandana and ran off outside, a little carefully , though, because she might fall of because of her long skirt. When she was already outside, people greet her.
"Hey, Tsurara-chan! How's your school?"
"Work hard as always, huh, Tsurara?"
"That miko clothes always fit you, Tsurara!" Tsurara smiled at them.
"Thanks everyone! Please, take your time praying here!" she said cheerfully with a loud voice. Most of the people who come here already know Tsurara, since she is the miko of the shrine. The shrine was pretty popular, people come here to pray for their hope to come true or else. It's one of the shrine where people loved to make a visit. Tsurara always happy when a lot of people came here.
"Well, then. If you'll excuse me, I will take a look around to confirmed that everything goes fine," she said as she bowed down slightly to them and walked away. Even if she's the miko of the shrine, there are actually no special job for her. She just have to take care of the shrine, greet people, give away fortune-telling papers at special days, et cetera. But she didn't mind at all, her mother was already gone and she has no father too, so she love to stick with a lot of people, so that she didn't felt lonely.
And since I only have to take care of myself and have no other job, this is a perfect job for me! she thought happily while she took a look around. And besides, she has a unique talent, to see the spirits or youkai. She can see and sense spirits where ever they are. She can even see some spirits that no one can see so clearly. Tsurara doesn't even know why, but it never matter for her, though she already learned to pretend that she didn't saw them, so they never disturb her too. Some of the spirits are funny, though, that Tsurara can't helped it but to laugh a little when she saw them. Even in the shrine, spirits are sometimes crawling around, but mostly only the little ones.
When Tsurara walked slowly around the shrine land, she heard a sound of something or someone crushed the trees from above. She immediately looked to the source of the voice and stepped closer to it slowly, felt a little scared. She can heard the voice of someone grunted.
"Seriously, that old man. He wasn't joking when he said he will kick me out when we are in the middle of the sky if I lost to him," that voice said. Tsurara stepped a little closer again, very slowly. She can saw that person wore a white kimono and a black hakama on the top of the white one. That person might be a man, judging from his voice. His hakama and kimono were tatters here and there, like he crushed the trees from a pretty high height. But the strange thing is, he doesn't looked like he suffered any fatal injuries. Many cuts wound, yes, but no any serious injury. THAT, very strange.
"Where is this anyway? I don't think this is anywhere near the main house," said that voice again, with an annoyed tone. "Guess, I have to find the to go back home on my own." There, that person sighed. Tsurara took a little step closer, very slowly, tried very hard not to get discovered by that man there. She didn't know yet who or what is he. He might be a bad person, or the most possible option, he is a youkai. And if he is a youkai, is he the bad ones or the good ones? He looked like ordinary person, minus his strange head or hair (alright, I said it). Tsurara has never met up with youkai like him before. His eyes were bloody red, though it so pretty.
Tsurara stepped forward a little, unfortunately for her, she slipped because of her long miko's skirt and fell off.
"Whoa―" She screamed out a little, loud enough to get that man attention. That man turned at her, his face looked like he was surprised. Tsurara gasped and try to get up, but she was sloppy and ended up fell off again. This time in a sitting position. Her face burned red, she fell of two times in front of a man she doesn't even know who! How careless is she?
She looked up and felt a little surprised because that man already stood in front of her. W-what? I-I thought he was there, near the trees before? she thought. She scared, what if that man do something to her? If he can appear and disappear as he want to like that, he really might be a youkai. She never encounter any youkai as long as she remembered, saw them, yes, but not greet them or chat or…or…things like that! She doesn't know what to do if she have to deal with a youkai. She was scared, though that man looked handsome. His face, especially.
W-what the? It's not the time to think about it, right? she thought. This man might be dangerous, but she still thought about how handsome he is? That was ridiculous! She shook her head several times.
Now, what should she do?
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Northern San Diego county is known for it's beautiful warm yet comfortable weather with ocean breezes embracing the orchards and avocado trees that are abundant. Sit back and relax and watch the world outside from your lovely living room, expansive family room with bar or nap in the sunroom that transports you to nature.
Once a full time producing avocado ranch, the home is now a gathering place for all who need to relax, gather friends and family in celebration, and enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery of this country. Perfect for a couple, two couples, snowbirds and family gatherings. Enjoy coastal breezes, incredible sunrise and sunset views, and marvel at the rolling hills of lush avocado groves, vineyards, ancient oaks, equestrian and walking trails, riparian areas, nature preserves and a incredible Mediterrean climate.
It is known for its perfect weather boasting 300 days of sunshine with an average year round temperature of 71 degrees. Warm days and cool nights are ideal for fabulous year round golfing and many outdoor activities. Long term snowbirds and our international friends who wish to escape their winters are very welcome. We accomodate a full size RV parking area at the home with easy in/out and electric hook up.
The home is minutes to Interstate 15 making the location convenient for day trips to all major Southern California attractions such as the world famous San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Wild Animal Park, Lego Land, Mission Bay, Del Mar Race Track and beach, Coronado Island, Balboa Park, PetCo Field, Coastal Beaches, Temecula Wine Country, Julian and San Bernardino Mountains, Palm Springs, Camp Pendleton as well as Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm in Orange County area, Universal Stuidios, Hollywood, Beverly Hills in Los Angeles County.
Travel times are approximately 45 minutes or less to all San Diego attractions, 30 minutes to Coastal Beaches and Mountains, 60 minutes to Disneyland and 90 minutes to the Los Angeles and Palm Springs area. You can reach the home from 5 airports: San Diego, Ontario, Orange County, Long Beach, and LAX.
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Member since: 2012
Property Type
- House
- 2400 sq. ft.
House Rules
- Max. occupancy 8
- Children Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Considered
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
- Low Allergen Environment
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
Bedroom 1: 1 king
Spacious room with availability for Air inflated Queen bed...moreless
- Bedroom 2: 1 king
- Bedroom 3: 1 double
- The home is very expansive and can accommodate a queen air bed placed in the master bedroom and another in the large family room. Extra charge for more than 8 people....moreless
Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms
Other Amenities
- We are a pet friendly for well behaved cats and dogs. We are a single level home with level entry which could accomodate a guest with limited handicap. There is one step up into the family room. The masterbedroom shower can accomodate a shower chair and has safety hand rails. We cannot accomodate a wheel chair as the doorways are not wheelchair accessible....moreless
- Audio Tape Player
- Books
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Games
- Music Library
- Radio
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- Video Library
- Away From It All
- Family
- Tourist Attractions
- Churches
- Cinemas
- Library
- Live Theater
- Museums
- Playground
- Restaurants
- Theme Parks
- Winery Tours
- Zoo
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/Bank
- Babysitter
- Fitness Center
- Groceries
- Hospital
- Laundromat
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Services
Leisure Activities
- Antiquing
- Beachcombing
- Bird Watching
- Gambling Casinos
- Horseback Riding
- Outlet Shopping
- Scenic Drives
- Sight Seeing
- Walking
- Whale Watching
Location Type
- Downtown
- Resort
Sports & Adventure Activities
- Cycling
- Deepsea Fishing
- Equestrian Events
- Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Jet Skiing
- Paragliding
- Pier Fishing
- Sailing
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Surf Fishing
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Water Skiing
- Wind-Surfing
- Dining Room
- Seating for 10 people
- Activities Guide
- Air Conditioning
- Alarm Clock
- Basic Soaps
- Bottled Water
- Ceiling Fans
- Clothes Dryer
Fireplace in living room as well as large famiily room...moreless
- Firewood
- Garage
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Laundry Soap
- Linens Provided
- Local Activities Guide
- Local Maps
- 4 Ring Stove
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Grill
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Patio
- Screen Porch / Veranda
- Small Cooler
- Terrace
- Wood Deck
House Cleaning
- Housekeeper Optional
RatesCurrency Conversion
|Weekend Night
|Monthly *
My Standard Rate
2 night min stay
Additional information about rental rates
Fees and Rental Conditions:
- Cleaning $175
- Refundable Damage Deposit $500
- Property Damage Protection $59
- Pet Fee $100
For holidays a 3 day minimum is required
Owner's cancellation policy:
Policy available by contacting owner when booking
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Lovely location close freeway to take you to Inland Empire attractions (Riverside County) Temecula Wine Country, Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival, Historic Mission Inn, Pechanga and Pala Casinos, highly rated golf courses and San Diego activities including, San Diego Zoo, Animal Park, Sea World, Lego Land, Mission Bay, Del Mar Race Track, Coronado Island, Hotel Del Coronado, Balboa Park, Petco Park, Calrsbad Outlet Mall, and only 1 hour to Orange County attractions, Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Fashion Island in Newport Beach, South Coast Plaza shopping/dining and 2 hour drive to Los Angeles County attractions, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip, Universal Studios.
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1967
About the owner: We are the happy and privileged caretakers of The Ranch which was our mother's home for more than 40 years. There were many celebrations and gatherings of friends and family. Any who entered as strangers, soon became close family friends. We, Mae's daughters, welcome you to the Ranch to create your own memories.
Why the Owner Chose Fallbrook, CA, USA:
We are the happy caretakers of this lovely home that was our Mothers for over 40 years. Lots of love, happiness, gatherings and special occasions are about the Ranch. Simply enter and feel the warmth, happiness, amazing relaxation the view creates.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
A family home like no other. Take a moment to read reviews as we care for all guests like family.
Contact us
Send email
- Primary: +1 7145446448
Links to more information:
- Click Here to see All My Rental Listings
Forever views from the deck while enjoying a beverage
Ranch living room decorated for Christmas with a peak into the family room
Family room with bar, min fridge, 50" 3DTV, game table with panoramic view
Large dining room with ability to seat 10 guests around the gateleg dining table
Country Kitchen with breathtaking views
Spacious Master Bedroom with California King Bed with attached master bath
Pretty in blue Guest Bedroom with Double Bed
Designer Guest bathroom with tub and shower
Perfect morning coffee spot while enjoying far away views and soaring hawks
View from family room entertaining deck. Watch the sun dance across the land.
The Ranch view of clouds dance across the Tuscan landscape from picture windows.
Welcome to The Ranch, the Friendly Village of Fallbrook
Comfortable living room with fireplace that looks out to the beautiful view
Vintage secretary perfect for use for Lap Top.
Sunroom off dining room for informal meals, watching wildlife, reading & napping
Country French dining room can seat 12
Country Kitchen
Guest Bedroom with King size bed or can be made into a Daybed with trundle
Private Master Bedroom Bathroom with spacious shower
Designer Guest bathroom -Powder room
Relax on the view patio on new dining table or comfy seating
Dancing clouds as far as one can see on this beautiful day
Welcome, sit a while and relax, you are at The Ranch!
This listing was first published here in 2012.
Date last modified - Wednesday, April 19, 2017
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A/N: Another S4 one, sorry. I just couldn't help myself. I was watching 2x05, and this is basically a re-telling of Chuck's "Bar Fight" except with, of course, Blair in the mix. The similarities are on purpose.
Summary: It was harder than he thought it would be. Seeing Her every day. It was hard enough to attempt to pretend to get over her with a nice girlfriend in tow. But now he felt it. The persona that he had tried to bury as the surgeons tried to remove the bullet from his insides.
Disclaimer: Basic idea came from The Serena Also Rises and my inner angst towards "Good Chuck." Beta-ed and encouraged by awesome comewhatmay.x. Title comes from The Duke Spirit, the song that was playing in the bar while Chuck and Dan were in a bro-mance in the making. Right before they went to jail.
He had to be alone. The bar was practically empty as he winced at the feeling of scotch hitting the back of his throat. A sensation that he hadn't felt since before he took the virginity of a skanky rat-haired blonde.
It was harder than he thought it would be. Seeing Her every day. Those eyes that knew him to his core. It was hard enough to attempt to pretend to get over her with a nice girlfriend in tow. But now he felt it. The persona that he had tried to bury as the surgeons tried to remove the bullet from his insides.
It was happening. He could feel Chuck Bass emerging against his will again and he knew exactly why. He knew that Chuck Bass raised his head and sniffed the air that Blair Waldorf's perfume permeated. Chuck Bass felt desire pull and tug within him. He couldn't let it happen. He couldn't let Chuck Bass emerge because he would just hurt her again.
It was how he found himself drinking in a bar at four in the morning with a scantily clad co-ed eying him appreciatively. Because no matter how deep he tried to bury his natural instinct, that animalistic attraction was always there. Women still looked at him the way they always had. He was finally understanding that there was nothing he could do about that. There was nothing he could do to stop himself from being Chuck Bass.
He just wished he could hide it from Eva long enough. He wasn't sure what he was waiting for, but he couldn't let her see. See what Blair's eyes seemed to have seen all along. What they loved him for.
The stool next to him screeched and he looked to his side to see what he had really been dreading since he had returned to the city. The company of women had never been difficult to obtain when it came to him but no one had seemed to get the memo that he wasn't Chuck Bass anymore. She certainly didn't, if the hand on his arm was any evidence.
Already drunk to the bone, Chuck Bass had already forgotten all about propriety and embarrassment because he found himself shoving her off of him with a blatant "don't." It was at the searing pain that he realized he must have said something slightly more bluntly insulting as he crumpled to the floor, groaning in pain. His head was then being cradled and he looked up into kind blue eyes and sighed.
Eva's eyes weren't looking at him, however, but angled higher. He turned to his side to see unmistakable calves in even more unmistakable stilettos. The most beautiful legs, he would have to say with beautiful taste and he could recognize Blair Waldorf from anywhere. Even from this angle.
Not knowing what he was doing, he reached out to caress the pretty ankle that displayed its right in front of him. The arms that were holding him tightened angrily and he knew he was touching the heelbone of a girl that was not his girlfriend. Without even looking back, Blair's foot knocked his hand away impatiently, aware of how to dislodge herself.
"...well, it's not his fault you dress like a high-class call-girl."
Blair's assertive tone was additionally something that he could recognize anywhere even as his vision spotted with pain. And then she was at his side, looking into his eyes. At first he was lost. He had forgotten what it was like for someone who knew your soul so well to look so deep into it. And then he realized she wasn't really looking at him at all.
"Are you going to vomit?"
Her blunt question made him realize that she wasn't looking at him at all. She was checking his vitals.
"You'll live," she ascertained. Chuck couldn't help but shake his head.
He felt sick.
He should have known that she wouldn't dare to look at him like that with his girlfriend holding his head right there.
Chuck Bass looked so pitiful, in a heap on the ground like that. Blair sighed and stood up, reaching out her hand.
"I think we're okay."
If Blair wasn't very much mistaken, that sounded like venom in Eva's voice. But Eva was a good girl. And would never speak to someone else in that manner. Least of all Chuck Bass's very tempestuous ex.
"Chuck," Blair said. "Are you going to be okay?"
He was looking up at her with those narrow eyes that she refused to let affect her and he shook his head like he couldn't speak. Blair reached down and helped pull him to his feet.
"I think we're-"
"We have to take him outside," Blair said, for the first time ignoring the girl beside him while they went into the alley behind the bar.
Before Eva could even ask, the sound of Chuck retching was unmistakably heard echoing off the walls.
"Alcohol mixed with getting kneed in the groin is not a good combination," Blair said. "He would know."
"I've never seen him like that," Eva said in wonder.
"You're lucky," Blair said distantly before the sound of vibrations sounded from her clutch. Blair unlatched it to read the text she just received. She felt Eva's eyes on her face as she studied the text before brusquely shutting it.
"Was that your boyfriend?"
"We should get him back inside," Blair said instead, taking Chuck by the arm, supporting him so he could get himself back through the bar.
"I'll be lucky if I can ever reproduce again," Chuck slurred delicately.
"No, we'll all be lucky if you can never reproduce ever," Blair commented. She felt Chuck's light laughter and wished she didn't. Because it meant that Eva heard it too. Chuck leaned against the doorframe of the bar but she realized that Eva had lagged behind. Blair turned.
"You just know him so much more than I do," she said. "You know him so well."
"No," Blair said. "I know Chuck Bass. And that's not him anymore."
"You call him Chuck," Eva pressed. Blair smiled bitterly.
"Force of habit."
This time Eva did follow Blair into the bar and everyone seemed to pause at the figure at the entrance. Blair sighed and walked towards Dan Humphrey.
"Did you get my text?" he asked quietly as they both felt the other couple staring at them from across the way.
"Sorry," Blair said. "Chuck had a bit of a problem."
Dan's eyes raised and she wondered what that insecurity felt like. The same that Eva seemed to be feeling as well.
"Apparently calling a girl a whore earns you a knee in the groin these days," Blair said.
"I thought he didn't do that anymore."
"What?" Blair asked. "Calling a girl a prostitute or getting kneed in the groin?"
"Both," Dan laughed. Blair nodded and felt the lapse in conversation that usually occurred. He was looking at her in that pensive artist way that annoyed her and made her positive that he was more meant for Vanessa than ever. She just didn't want to be another one of his subjects. "We don't fit."
Blair looked at him quizzically.
"We don't fit," he repeated, "do we? You and him... You two are just a match. But we..."
"Well I don't have a match anymore," Blair said. "And we both knew that when this first started. Are you changing your mind?"
"No," Dan said. "We both knew what this was when we started."
"But I want us to leave," Dan said. "Now."
"You don't have to be jealous of him," Blair said. "There isn't a Chuck Bass to be jealous of anymore."
"I'm not," Dan said and she knew that he was telling the truth. "I just wonder if you know that too."
"I'm trying," Blair said. "I really am."
"I know."
She just wished he didn't sound so sorry. She hated being pitied.
Chuck Bass felt Eva support him as they walked hesitantly towards the entrance of the bar, watching an exchange between a couple that he had trouble believing, even while watching them with his own eyes. And he hated it. He hated it because he was jealous. She made him jealous of Dan Humphrey.
That was it. She was either some sort of goddess or some sort of demon woman because nothing of this earth could ever force him into such a predicament.
He watched Dan eye him over her exquisite shoulder as Blair and her boyfriend embraced.
He grew sick.
Chuck Bass grew vengeful.


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Tonia Garrett
Accredited and Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist
Consulting Rooms (by appointment)Full address provided upon booking, Joel Street
General Availability
- Weekday Daytimes
- Weekday Evenings
- Weekends
Professional TitleBritish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited (MBACP Accred) and Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist
Engagement rate - 32% of enquirers became verified clients
Counselling and Psychotherapy in Northwood
Languages: English
Issues Covered
- Abuse
- Alcohol Dependence
- Anger
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Binge Eating
- Bipolar
- Bulimia
- Chronic Fatigue
- Depression
- Panic
- Relationship Problems
- Self Esteem
- Self Harm
- Sleep Problems
- Stress
- Substance Dependence
- Psychotherapy
- Counselling
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Humanistic Therapy
More Detail
Over 6 Years Post-Accreditation Experience
Hello. I am Tonia Garrett. I'm an accredited and registered counsellor and psychotherapist - I assist individuals and couples with their psychological wellbeing. I hold private sector experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist. My interest includes abuse, bereavement, depression and Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), as well as the particular obstacles encountered by men and women.
What to ExpectAn introductory assessment appointment enables you to discover if you are comfortable with me, share what worries you, ask questions, clarify confidentiality, and determine if therapy could help you. Please use a contact option on the right to arrange an initial assessment meeting in Northwood or Ruislip.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT focuses on how your thoughts affect your feelings and actions. It identifies and addresses unhelpful thoughts which perpetuate the problems you encounter. The aim of CBT is for you to experience healthier thoughts and feelings.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (England and Wales) indicates cognitive behavioural therapy for alcohol dependence, anorexia nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder (BED), bipolar disorder, bulimia nervosa, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) (ME), depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), panic disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), self harm and substance dependence.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (England and Wales) indicates cognitive behavioural therapy for alcohol dependence, anorexia nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder (BED), bipolar disorder, bulimia nervosa, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) (ME), depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), panic disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), self harm and substance dependence.
Counselling centres on listening to you, and assisting you. You determine what issue concerning your early years and/or adult life you explore. An objective of counselling is to help you to speak about a difficulty and discover a way forward that is right for you.
Humanistic Therapy
Humanistic therapy focuses on appreciating you. It sees you as a whole person and emphasises your unique development. Humanistic therapy seeks to help you recognise your autonomy.
Psychotherapy focuses on you, and you obtaining insight into the difficulties you face. It explores your ideas, emotions and significant events in your life. Psychotherapy aims to help you change or find suitable ways of coping.
Clinical Qualifications
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited (MBACP Accred) Counsellor and Psychotherapist since July 2010 (Registered since July 2010)
- Level 4 Diploma
Therapeutic Counselling
West Herts College (UK)
March 2007
I abide by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Location Detail
My Consulting Address is in easy reach ofNorthwood, Pinner, Ruislip Common, Eastcote, Hatch End, Ruislip, South Oxney, Moor Park, North Harrow, South Ruislip, Ickenham, Harefield, South Harrow, Greenhill, Harrow Weald, Wealdstone, Batchworth Heath, Croxley Green, Harrow, Bushey
Nearest Train Stations
- Hatch End (1.9 miles)
- Carpenders Park (2.2 miles)
- Headstone Lane (2.3 miles)
- South Ruislip (3 miles)
- Harrow & Wealdstone (3.3 miles)
- Bushey (3.3 miles)
- Watford West (3.4 miles)
- Harrow-on-the-Hill (3.4 miles)
- Northolt Park (3.7 miles)
- Watford High Street (3.7 miles)
Nearest London Underground Tube Stations
- Northwood (1 miles)
- Northwood Hills (1.2 miles)
- Pinner (1.3 miles)
- Eastcote (1.7 miles)
- Ruislip Manor (1.8 miles)
Wheelchair access: Yes
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