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Randomly generate a 4 X 4 stochastic matrix that satisfies Chargaff's second parity rule for dinucleotides.
a vector of labels for the rows and columns of the matrix. By default, this is set to the set of four nucleotides a, c, g and t.
This function randomly generates Stochastic matrices of the form
b1 b2 b3 1-(b1+b2+b3) zb6 b4 1-(zb6+b4+zb3) zb3 zb5 1-(zb5+b4+zb2) b4 zb2 1-(b5+b6+b1) b5 b6 b1
where b1, ..., b6 are values in the interval (0,1) and z is a positive number.
Such matrices characterize sequences of DNA that comply with Chargaff's second parity rule for dinucleotides. See the reference for further information.
A 4 X 4 stochastic matrix satisfying Chargaff's second parity rule. The rows and columns are labelled according to labels.
This function is only intended for obtaining samples of matrices complying with CSPR. It doe snot sample uniformly from the set of all such matrices and hence is not appropriate for simulation experiments requiring uniformly drawn samples.
Andrew Hart and Servet Mart<ed>nez
Hart, A.G. and Mart<ed>nez, S. (2011) Statistical testing of Chargaff's second parity rule in bacterial genome sequences. Stoch. Models 27(2), 1–46.
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It is the 10th Anniversary of Patta, the well-respected and internationally known brand from Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
For this very special occasion, they are collaborating with Carhartt WIP on one of the highlight collaborations of 2014.
Carhartt WIP is well known for their reliable outerwear, and with this in mind Patta have reinterpreted this adhering to the practicality which is at the core.
The classic Watch Beanie, Chore Coat and Active Jacket all have the Patta spin on them. The Carhartt vest includes the striking "WILD AT HARTT" collections title, prominently already iconic to the pre-launch press.
Both brands and their philosophies align, and one could suggest there is a loyalty towards both brands from their customers, a clientele that want to wear and support reliable clothing with longevity an aim of production.
Patta's Gee tells us more about the collaboration, their international outlook, and how they are celebrating the collection with a launch in London this Thursday.
Based in Amsterdam, Patta has quite an international outlook, collaborating with international friends and brands – such as this collaboration, with Carhartt WIP in Germany. Can you tell us your approach to collaborations, and why the time was right to collaborate for the first time with Carhartt.
We wanted to stay close to the style and feel that Carhartt represent and we love so much. Simple basic stuff. We worked with the 2 most recognized colors used by Carhartt for the jackets. We also utilized subtle dark navy for the vest and pants.
The items part of the Patta x Carhartt collection are all classics (such as the Chore Coat, the Carhartt Vest and the Active Jacket, some including the original Dearborn canvas that has been used by Carhartt for over 125 years). Why did you choose these particular items?
I just love these iconic items, in a sense I think there is not a lot that you have to do to them to make them good. A simple flip with the colors and making sure the canvas is heavier did the trick for us.
There is no reason to scream. We are known for graphics, so the one thing we did do is work with typography on the vest. Other than that, we felt this simple approach is strong and true to Carhartt.
What is your favourite item out of the collection?
The Double Knee Pant. That pant is so outspoken in its look, the original. I just like the tweak and I can't wait to rock a pair.
Tell us more about your upcoming party in London to launch the collection.
The opening reception is at Goodhood, such an incredible shop with a very very strong curation. They are one of my favorite shops in the world and the owners Jo and Kyle know Patta from the early days, as they used to work and live in Amsterdam. I am very happy to have their support and I think that support came natural for them.
The party is at Basement in the Edition Hotel. We wanted to work with the Tax Free guys for a while. Basement has such an ill Soundsystem and I like the simplicity of the club. We are bringing a couple of people from our crew to rock the set alongside residents Martelo and Leo G.
Joost Vandebrug directed your exclusive campaign for the Patta x Carhartt collection. Can you tell us more about why you chose to work with him?
Joost was living in Amsterdam before he moved to work and live in London. It was Vincent van de Waal's (creative director of Patta) idea to work with Joost as he is:
1. Very good
2. His work fitted this project in our opinion
3. Vinz knew him from his time in Amsterdam
What were the first steps you took in creating Patta? Can you tell us more about the early days?
We basically started with hustling. We had a little… Then hustled and bustled to a little more… Almost lost everything again… And then slowly build up again to where we are now, with all the hard lessons learned along the way.
With this project marking your 10th Anniversary, what is the most important thing you have learnt during your 10 years in the business?
Have a good team around you, have structure, keep a broad vision, invest in the youth. Have a goal, and keep pushing yourself to get there.
What is a typical day for you at Patta?
I go to my office, do shitloads of emails, take a short walk to the shop, see what's going on and hear the ins and outs on whatever is needed. I talk with Ed to see what's up and what's on his plate. Back to office, knock some of those hurdles out of the way. Later call up Vinz to check ongoing projects. During all of this I'm on the phone with Danny and Tim who are making sure my workload is always steady and big.
What is the energy like in Amsterdam right now?
The energy is good out here, a very convenient small town with a big city vibe. There is a good music/club scene. Also on the retail and brand side of things, loads of new guys are doing their thing, such as Dailypaper, Filling Pieces, Baskets, 290, Ennu…the list goes on. There is enough in this city…stop by anytime!
The Patta x Carhartt collection launches on the 4th December, with AFTER PARTY AT BASEMENT, LONDON.

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Life. You only get to do it once, and if you know what you're doing, you'll spend a fair chunk of it in Berlin. Of course, while you're there, you'll want to squeeze every last drop of wondrousness out of the city, which is why we've drawn up this convenient bucket list -- a lineup of all the cool stuff you'll need to do in the German capital while you still can.
1. Check out the Reichstag's glass dome... from the inside
You'll need to book ridiculously far ahead, but it is free.
2. Sing at the Bearpit Karaoke
Because there's nothing quite like conquering three minutes of fame in Mauerpark.
3. Wander out to a lake
From Wannsee to Schlachtensee, there's much exploring to do in Berlin's outback.
4. Join a demonstration
Live concerts, marches, and impromptu slam poetry prove that in Berlin, slaying apathy is a good time.
5. Sneak into Spreepark
At your own risk of angry German security guards, trespassing fines, and the weight of your own conscience, of course.
6. Go to a summer festival
Berlin Festival, splash!, Melt!. Lineups and after-parties are consistently on point here.
7. Take a river cruise on the Spree
You'll see the city's arches and architecture from a different (and fantastic) perspective.
8. Wake up at 4am and go clubbing
It's an expert's trick: raving is not quantity, but quality.
9. Go to the Pergamon Museum
Because out of everything on Museum Island, the Pergamon Altar and Ishtar Gate will especially blow your mind.
10. Have a techno picnic in the park
All you need is a few beers, a radio, and a Gorli or Hasenheide.
11. Explore Tiergarten
Just avoid the wild swine! Seriously, they are assholes.
12. Sample Turkish sweets at Pasam Baklava
So much pistachio, walnut, and phyllo sugary goodness.
13. Go to Peacock Island
This little island in Wannsee is full of free-roaming, swaggering, and possibly insecure birds.
14. Eat at Markthalle Neun's breakfast market
Bloody Marys and eggs Benny galore. Enough said.
15. Party on May Day
It's basically your civic duty.
16. Rummage at a flea market
Don't even just go to Mauerpark. Berlin's got so many more.
17. Go up Teufelsberg
Go up to this former spy station, and you'll be the one who sees everything.
18. Walk around KaDeWe
Just revel at the biggest shopping mall in Europe, and its over-the-top gourmet food hall.
19. Cut a rug at Clärchens Ballhaus
And order a schnitzel. You won't regret it.
20. Hang out at Tempelhof in the morning
Whether you're fresh out of Berghain or going for a run, it's a great way to start (end?) the day.
21. Go to the Berlinale
Skip the red carpet and find some of the more cool independent showings.
22. Light some fireworks on New Year's
Again, it's your civic duty.
23. Eat currywurst at Konnopke's Imbiss
It may be an imbiss, but it's a century-old Berlin institution.
24. Stop in at Berghain on Sunday afternoon
It's just way better after a big German breakfast.
25. Go to the Festival of Lights
See the same old tourist attractions in... another light! We're not even sorry about that pun.
26. Take a photo in a Photoautomaten
Extra points if it's done after a 24-hour shift at a nightclub.
27. Walk along the East Side Gallery
Tourists or not, it's an amazing piece of history.
28. Visit Gendarmenmarkt
Christmas is best served with glühwein, homemade marzipan, and steak buns.
29. Eat a döner at Mustafa's
The wait may be long, but we promise it's worth it.
30. Go to a naked sauna
At first it'll be weird, then you'll just let it all hang loose.
31. Check out the Maybachufer Turkish Market
And don't miss the buskers who play near the end during summertime.
32. See a movie at an open-air cinema
Or what about Berlin's new open-air whirlpool cinema?
33. Spend the entire summer in Berlin
Trust us. There's honestly nothing better.
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We've compiled our very favourite UK design blogs – and this is the Top 10, our bookmarked go-tos. Have we overlooked your favourites? You can submit personal recommendations using the form on the right. Otherwise, enjoy a perusal of the blogging goodness listed here.
1. It's Nice That
It's Nice That remains the long-standing cool kid on the block, where design blogs are concerned. With reliably impeccable taste and a strong dose of good humour, It's Nice That also consistently champions new design talent with it's annual Graduate lists. Read it here.
2. Creative Review
2015 sees the Creative Review celebrating its 35th birthday. The CR Blog is an extension of all that's good about the long-standing design bible, paying special attention to advertising and visual communication. Read it here.
3. We Heart
Look, we're not kidding ourselves. There are times that call for inspiration in easily-digestible, oh-so-tempting form. We Heart is just the place for well-curated, scrollable content, covering design, interiors, travel, art and culture. Read it here.
4. mad about the house
This interiors-skewed design blog rightfully understands the joy of vicariously snooping around other people's houses. Financial Times journalist Kate Watson-Smyth dedicates her blog sections to her own home, to decorating Q&As and to lots of ideas for those in deep need of homely inspiration. Read it here.
5. The Beat That My Heart Skipped
Call us nosy, but our very favourite blogs are the ones sharing insight into the life of the person on the other side of the computer screen. Rohini Wahi is that sort of blogger, sharing photos from a trip to Calcutta, or an afternoon spent at a Rembrandt exhibition, with design, architecture and bang-on interior inspiration throughout. Read it here.
6. Grafik
Grafik may be defunct in touchy-feely print form, but this online version continues to be a go-to for graphic design and visual culture. Read it here.
7. Decorator's Notebook
This Bristol-based brother and sister team blog about ethical and sustainable design, while also running a homeware shop sourcing products from social enterprises and co-operatives around the world. Read it here.
8. My Friend's House
Friends Ros Anderson and Jill Macnair collaborate on this gem of a blog, which spans records of junk-shop rekeys, photo series of social-housing projects, DIY ideas, and studio visits – including a particularly wonderful tour of the Eley Kishimoto studio in Brixton. Read it here.
9. Obsessilicious
Into clean lines, Eames chairs and beautiful typographic posters? Feed your vices by bookmarking the excellently named Obsessilicious, pronto. Read it here.
10. Chocolate Creative
When she's not busy running her homeware brand of the same name, blogger Margarita Lorenzo shares her love of handmade and vintage design via Chocolate Creative. There are lots of reasons here to rub your hands together and exclaim "corr!", including tours of design shops, and updates from her own business. Read it here.
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5 Great Dog Documentaries to Watch on Netflix
Do you love a good documentary as much as I do? Looking for something to watch with your pup in this cold weather? Here's 5 great dog documentaries available on Netflix.
1. Dogs on the Inside / Watch on Netflix
Dogs on the Inside follows a prison dog program in Massachusetts that teaches prisoners how to care for & train stray dogs. Prison dog programs help inmates by giving them skills they can use on the outside, and by helping to remind them of their own compassion. The bond that develops between these inmates & dogs is deep, and they're helping to give inmates & shelter dogs a second chance.
2. Second Chance Dogs / Watch on Netflix
Second Chance Dogs tells the story of a facility dedicated to giving neglected dogs a second chance. Some of these dogs have never had much human contact, and some have never lived in a home environment, and when they first arrived they're paralyzed with fear. Through patience & commitment the transformation these dogs make is amazing.
3. A Dog's Life / Watch on Netflix
A Dog's Life looks at how our dogs see things in everyday life, and gives an interesting perspective on how dogs perceive the world around them. This documentary looks at a variety of ways in which our dogs navigate through daily life. It helps us take a closer look at how dogs solve problems and how they interact with us and one another.
4. A Man & His Dogs / Watch on Netflix
A Man and His Dogs is a twp episode series that looks at the origins of our dogs & how they've become so trainable. Episode one looks at our dogs origins and the differences domestication has had by studying wolves & dingoes. Episode two explores how highly trainable our dogs are by visiting some working Border Collies and a search & rescue dog.
5. Precious Puppies / Watch on Netflix
Extra bonus: If you're in the mood for watching puppies check out this short film about the delightful world of canines.
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40 East 89th Street offers the best of everything in Carnegie Hill. Enjoy museums, fine restaurants, shopping, and Central Park in this family friendly neighborhood. The building is located within PS 6 school district and near many elite private schools, Fifth and Madison Avenue buses and the #4 express train. This doorman building features large apartments, generous closets, and an on-site garage. Apartments are available from Studios to 3 bedrooms.
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La Bretagne is very popular among work colleagues and many of them will invite people whom they work with to this little bakery and once they have seen for themselves what the fuss is about they will always come back with family and friends. La Bretagne is very easy to find because it is close to the Rose bay wharf which makes it very accessible to ferry passengers because they do not have to walk long distances to find excellent food. Something which always distinguishes a bakery will be the aroma of the baking process which is able to attract people from a substantial distance. Even when this bakery is closed the display window still provides window shoppers with an amazing spectacle. There is an excellent exhibition which includes many of the products which is manufactured in this bakery all of which looks tempting, delicious and almost too good to eat.
We all know that some people like some things more than others. One of the products which is always popular for customers of La Bretagne is their amazing tiramisu cake with candied almond. One mistake which is sometimes made by people is that when they don't see their favorite food displayed in the window, they walk away instead of coming into the bakery to make inquiries. The reality is that there is just so much space in the window and therefore some products have to be ordered over-the-counter. Another option will be to visit the online website where customers will be able to find a complete list of all the products which is manufactured at La Bretagne. Tiramisu cake is made in three different sizes, small, medium and large because not everyone likes there tiramisu cake in slices. Because of the baking process there may be a slight waiting period before you will be able to depart with your tiramisu cake.
Some people come to La Bretagne on the ferry but they tend to forget that a large tiramisu cake can weigh as much as 2 kg and therefore it may be better to use your motor vehicle when you visit the bakery to purchase tiramisu cake. Taking such a large cake on the ferry may simply not be the best or the wisest option. Fortunately tiramisu cake is not the only products which is sold by this bakery and therefore they are still many bakery products which could be purchased by ferry passengers. People are amazed at the wide variety of bakery products which can be found at La Bretagne and for many of them it will take several visits in order to get some idea of the products which is available. In a city full of surprises La Bretagne shines like a star in the firmament and therefore many people come to this bakery and they also tell family and friends about the quality and the excellent service which is obtained at La Bretagne.


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Whether it's from a soccer game or an action-packed day at recess, kids and grass stains are pretty much inevitable. The question is, how do you get grass stains out of your child's clothing? First, it's good to understand the science of a grass stain.
As you might have already guessed, grass stains are an organic stain made up of proteins from the grass and its colorfully pigmented compounds like cholorphyll (green) and xanthophyll (yellow). These stains cling to natural, untreated fibers very easily, making it seem almost impossible to get the stains out. Grass stains are usually combination stains, because they also include stains from dirt and other debris.
So what's the best way to get those difficult, set-in stains out of your clothes? Try these expert grass stain removal tips the next time your child comes home with a grass stain.
Before tossing the stained clothing in the washer, try pre-treating the stain first. There are several different removal methods you can try.
Using a sponge or cloth, rub the stain with rubbing alcohol and then let the garment air dry. After it has dried completely, rinse under cold water and apply a liquid laundry detergent. Work the detergent into the grass stain and then rinse again with cold water. Let the garment air dry again and wash in your next regular load of laundry according to the garment's care instructions.
Using warm water and plain white vinegar, rub the mixture directly into the grass stain and then wash the garment in a normal load according the garment's care instructions.
This solution is great for removing grass stains, but you must first make sure that it is safe to use bleach and hydrogen peroxide on your fabric. Always test on a hidden area first. Mix one part hydrogen peroxide, one part bleach, and three parts water. Pour the solution on the stain and let it soak for 60 minutes. Rinse thoroughly before running the garment through your washer and dryer.
There are several commercial products available. Read the label before you treat the garment to make sure it is intended for use on grass stains. Most products require you to rub the stain remover into the clothing and allow it to sit for several minutes. Be careful to follow the instructions on the label for the best results and to ensure you don't further damage your child's clothes.
There are certain products and chemicals you should avoid when treating grass stains. These include ammonia, alkaline detergents, and degreasers. The use of these items will actually make the grass stain worse, setting the stain permanently.
Finally, if your garment is dry clean only, don't try to wash or treat the fabric yourself. Take it to your local dry cleaner to be laundered professionally. Otherwise you risk completely ruining the fabric.


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- Minimum stay:7 nights
- Sleeps:6
- Bedrooms:2
- Bathrooms:2
- Property type:Condo
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:No
- Wheel chair accessible:N/A
About the Property
Condo, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths, (Sleeps 4-6)
This is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium with a separate living room/dining room. In addition to two king-size beds, there is a convertible queen-size fold-out couch for a total of 3 beds. It has a fully-equipped kitchen with granite counter tops, gas fireplace, in-room washer and dryer, and flat screen cable televisions with DVD players. It has amenities such as a kitchen with everything you want (like cooking utensils, dishes, microwave and dishwasher), separate dining room table, a deep jet bathtub, wireless internet, and private balcony or patio.
There are two indoor/outdoor pools, two indoor and three large outdoor hot tubs, bar in the main lodge with a pool table, extra large TV screen and spacious sitting area, an arcade room, a grand room with a soaring fireplace, overstuffed chairs and bar service. Take time to enjoy the Victorian Day Spa, located on the premises. It's full menu of services includes massages. Go to the website for Grand Timber Lodge to get more information on the resort as well as a virtual tour of the facilities.
Grand Timber Lodge is a family-friendly luxury resort with spacious, luxurious condominiums. It has a on-site ski rental and concierge in addition to most helpful activities coordinators. It is conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, health clubs, skiing, sledding, ice skating and snowmobiling - plenty of activities for everyone. An on-site concierge service is available to help arrange your daily activities during this prime time ski week. There is also heated underground parking and elevator access to all units.
From the lodge, it is a short walk to quaint Main Street or you can take their free local shuttle service. There is an excellent restaurant on-site as well as dining and shops in historic Victorian downtown Breckenridge.
And don't forget to check out the group events throughout the week that include guided ski tours, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and a welcome night with free food and entertainment.
2-bedroom condominium provides:
Fully equipped gourmet kitchen
Granite countertops
Complete dining service for 10 people
Private deck
Gas fireplace
Full-size washer and dryer
Cable television and DVD players
Voice mail
Wireless internet
Two full bathrooms
Jetted bathtub in the master suite
Here are more details from Grand Timber website applicable upon making a reservation:
Check-in time is 4:00pm on the day of your arrival. If you are planning on arriving late, don't worry. The Grand Timber Lodge Front Desk is open 24 hours a day. Please be advised that we do require a picture ID and credit card imprint upon arrival for incidentals. If you arrive prior to 4:00pm you have full access to the resort amenities, including parking. It is not necessary to make a parking reservation on the day of arrival.
Check-out time is 10:00am. Should you desire a later check-out, please contact the Front Desk at least 24 hours prior to your departure. If we are unable to accommodate your request, you may store your luggage in our bell closet. Please note if you wish to remain parked at the resort after you check-out, you must reserve a day parking pass. Parking may be reserved 7 days prior to the requested date.
Concierge/Activities Service:
The Activities Desk at Grand Timber Lodge is here to help you to make the most of your Breckenridge vacation. Let the Activities Desk assist you in planning your Breckenridge activities so you can save money and spend more time with your friends and family exploring all of the activities that Breckenridge has to offer. From dog sledding to snowmobiling to a relaxing dinner sleigh ride, the Grand Timber Lodge Activities Desk has you covered! For more information click here or call 970-547-3610. In addition, our Concierge would be happy to make dinner reservations. Grand Timber Lodge also hosts several in-house activities throughout the week. A list of activities will be enclosed for your convenience.
Don't forget that Grand Victorian Day Spa is here to help you unwind and relax. Offering a full range of massages and salon services. Let the Grand Victorian Day Spa, 'Give your body the vacation it deserves.' For more information click here or call 970-547-3624.
Lodgepole Bar and Grill:
Located in Building 6, we're open every day 11am-10pm. Food service ends at 9pm. We offer a full lunch and dinner menu, and daily happy hour drink specials. NO BREAKFAST is available on property.
Ski and Snowboard Rentals, Service, and Professional Tuning from Christy Sports:
Christy Sports is located in Building 5 ready to service your rental and repair needs. We offer ski and snowboard concierge to enhance your experience while staying at Grand Timber Lodge. Christy Sports also offers a 10% discount good towards rentals and tune services for guests and owners. You can receive up to 20% off of rentals by reserving in advance: call toll free at 877-SKI-SMART. Please keep in mind, ski and ride equipment is not allowed in your unit. Storage is available throughout the property.
Shuttle Service:
Grand Timber Lodge offers a courtesy van service to take you and your guests anywhere within the town limits of Breckenridge. The shuttle's number is printed on the bottom of your room key.
Additional Housekeeping Services:
Please note that your stay does not include daily housekeeping services. However, you will receive a complimentary towel exchange on Monday if you are staying in Buildings 7 or 8; Tuesday if you are staying in Buildings 1, 2, 3, or 4; and Wednesday if you are staying in Buildings 5 or 6. Additional housekeeping services are also available for a nominal fee during your stay. Please contact us at 877-453-4440 for more information on additional housekeeping services.
Travel Services:
If you would like assistance with booking travel insurance, rental car, airport shuttle or airfare, please call the Breckenridge Grand Vacations Reservations Dept. toll free at 877-453-4440. Hours of operation are Monday - Saturday from 9am - 5pm Mountain Time.
Smoking/Pet Policy:
Grand Timber Lodge is a non-smoking, non-pet resort. An ashtray is located on the deck of your unit. Pets can be kenneled at The Dog House (970-453-5301) in Breckenridge.
You will receive one parking pass for a one bedroom or studio unit and two parking passes for a two bedroom or three bedroom unit. All other vehicles will have to make arrangements with the town of Breckenridge for overnight parking. Recreational vehicles and trailers are not allowed to park on property.
Directions to Grand Timber Lodge:
- From I-70, take Exit 203, Breckenridge/Frisco Hwy 9
- Follow Hwy 9 south 9 miles to Breckenridge
- Take a right at the round-a-bout which becomes Park Ave/Hwy 9
- Make third right onto 4 O'clock road
- Make second left onto King's Crown
- Turn right onto Snowflake Drive
- Grand Timber Lodge will be on our left
Member since: 2006
Property Type
- Condo
House Rules
- Max. occupancy 6
- Children Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Not Allowed
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Concierge
- Massage
Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 4-6
- DVD Player
- Game Room
- Pool Table
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
- Sports & Activities
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Restaurants
Local Services & Businesses
- Fitness Center
- Massage Therapist
Leisure Activities
- Sledding
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- Ski-Out
Sports & Adventure Activities
- Cross Country Skiing
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Swimming
- Dining
- Dining Area
- Seating for 10 people
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Elevator
- Fireplace
- Fitness Room / Equipment
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio
- Ski & Snowboard
Pool / Spa
- Communal Pool
- Heated Pool
- Hot Tub
- Indoor Pool
Building Type
- Lodge
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All our sessions and clubs are designed to keep young people entertained, fit and active while learning new skills and building confidence.
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A mini bus, which belongs to a private school, ran over four members, including two children, of a family on Saturday at Senapati Bapat Road in Dadar. Another member is critically injured.
The cleaner of the bus, Rakesh Shah, 19, and a driver, Mohamed Sheikh, has been arrested. Another driver, Ahmed Sheikh, who was present in the bus when the mishap took place, is absconding. Shah who does not have a driver's license, was found behind the wheel when the mishap took place.
While the police said it looked like an accident, the victim's family alleged that the people sleeping on the road were killed because the drivers had a fight with the family over the parking of the bus on Friday.
The deceased have been identified as Bhagabai Pawar, 40, her daughter Geeta, 15, a year-and-a-half-old son Deepak and her niece Lata Kale, 8. The head of the family, Dattu Pawar, 55 sustained grievous injuries.
The police said the incident took place around 7am near Kamgar Nagar ground. Shah was reversing the mini bus outside the Sanjay Gandhi Nagar hutments at Elphinstone Road when he ran the bus over them.
The injured were rushed to KEM Hospital, where the four were declared dead on arrival.
Chandrakant Bankar, police inspector of Dadar police station said, "Due to a lack of space in the shanty, the family slept outside the house."
"We have arrested Shah, 19, and Sheikh under sections 304, 120 (b)," said Ashok Unde, senior police inspector of Dadar police station.


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Willow stood in horror as to what was being proposed. She was all to aware of the fact that Britney was to protect the slayer at all cost and had done so for the last two years. She had sat at Britney's bedside during three short stays at the hospital to prove just how aware she was of her lover's job. For over two years, Buffy did her job and Britney was by her side as Willow continued onto college and helped them whenever she could. She never complained nor tried to stop Britney from doing her job but was about to do so now.
She felt as if their love was second to Britney's job with this crazy decision that she was trying to make. All the nights of love making and comforting each other whenever they would be rudely bashed on occasion and the happy memories meant nothing when it came to doing her job. There was no way that Willow was going to allow Britney to take Buffy's place on that tower, just as Buffy refused to allow Dawn to take her place on it and planned to do it herself.
"Britney, I won't let you leave me like this." Willow said, as the tears flooded down her face faster then a large pipe that had burst could spew water.
"Willow, we don't have much time and I cannot allow the world to be without a slayer. You don't want to lose your friend either and I know that." Britney pleaded with the love of her life and choked back tears of her own. She didn't want to go through with this either because of her love for Willow but knew what the consequences would be if she let Buffy take a dive off the tower.
"You don't have Summers blood and I won't help with the spell that Giles found!" Willow shouted and grabbed hold of Britney's hands. "Please don't leave me Britney." She wailed and the look on her face mirrored the agony in her voice.
"Willow," Britney spoke softly and pulled the redhead into her arms. "I don't want to leave you, God knows that but I want to keep you and everyone else safe. I see no other choice and I am deeply sorry for that." Britney said and tried to kiss Willow, who pulled away sharply.
"Buffy won't let you do this and you know it!" Willow shouted, as Britney tried to steady her trembling body.
"Buffy's not gonna have a choice Willow. Giles has everything ready. Now please, let's spend some time together in love rather than fighting before I have to…" Britney could not say those last words because she knew that she would break down and didn't want Willow to see that. Her heart was shattering into a million pieces for what she was about to do but couldn't come up with another solution. "Please Willow, don't push me away now." Britney begged, as the redhead moved away from her.
"Willow, you know that if Buffy dies, we are all at to great a risk of dying. There is too much time between now and when a new slayer is to be activated. I know you went and begged Buffy not to do this too Willow. Someone has to though and there is nothing that we can do about it." Britney said and pulled her girlfriend close. "I just want you to know that I love you more then anything and have been so blessed to 8have you in my life." Britney said and was glad when Willow allowed her to place several gentle kisses on her trembling lips.
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As Britney stood on the tower and Spike dragged Dawn away, Willow sobbed into the nearest shoulder that she could find. She had tried to stop Giles from having Britney drink the potion that was mixed with Buffy's blood and prayed that Buffy would wake up in time to stop the madness. Buffy had been knocked out cold at the last second possible during the battle by Spike. She had been lead to believe by Giles that she would make the sacrifice but they managed to catch her off guard just as she was about to head up the tower.
"Will," came Xander's sorrow-filled voice. "I am so sorry that I didn't trust her to begin with. I just wish that I could tell her that." The man's shoulders shook and the tears fell from his eyes.
"I've got to stop her!" Willow shouted but Xander gripped her tightly, as she screamed for Britney to change her mind and Dawn tried to break free from Spike.
As an enraged slayer tore towards the tower faster then she had ever moved before, the former officer jumped and all was still as the night. "God no!" Buffy shouted and heard Willow's guttural cries, as her own tears fell. "I am the fucking slayer! I am the one who is supposed to save everyone, not be saved damn it!" Buffy shouted and glared at Giles with a murderous look in her eyes.
As Buffy shouted, Xander released Willow and she ran to her fallen lover's side. She knelt down and kissed Britney's hand, as her legs finally gave out and she lie flat on the ground next to the battered and bloodied woman. "Why did you leave me Britney?" She said in such a soft voice that only Spike could hear her. "I don't want to live one day on this earth without you baby." Willow continued speaking, as her body jerked violently with the hard sobs that were coming from her.
"Mate she's breathing!" Spike said and jumped to his feet. "She's fucking breathing! There is a faint pulse, somebody get your ass in gear and do something!"
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Willow sat by Britney's bedside for the next four days, with no sign of the woman waking up. She had learned from Giles that he put a little extra in the potion to hopefully aid in Britney's survival, though the chance was slim to none for a recovery. Though she was grateful to him for doing that, she was still enraged at the measures they had taken to save Buffy. On the other hand, she was glad that they went to such great lengths to save Buffy because she honestly didn't know what she would do without her friend either. "Will," Xander, who had been very supportive through it all, said and handed her a sandwich. "You've got to keep your strength up and I got you some clothes too."
"She might wake up and me not be here." Willow said to let him know that she wasn't leaving the room. "Thanks for the food."
"Will, you have to keep your strength up or you won't be able to help her if she does wake up." Xander offered in as soothing a manner as he could.
"There is no if Xander!" Willow shouted and held Britney's hand tightly. "She will wake up, do you hear me?"
Though Xander knew she had virtually no chance of waking up, he agreed to keep the redhead's anger to a minimum. "Just leave us alone," Willow said, as Britney's eyes fluttered open.
"Oh thank God!" Xander shouted with relief in his voice and ran to tell the others.
The tears sprung from Willow's eyes for what seemed the millionth time in the last few days, as she kissed Britney's good hand. The only difference was, they were finally happy tears that she was shedding. "Britney, can you talk, see, hear and all that good stuff? The doctor's said that you should not have survived and would have all sorts of damage but I just knew that you would be okay for the most part."
Willow was relieved to see Britney smile at her babbling because that told her that she could see, remembered her and could hear. "I think everything's broken," Britney managed to force the words out of her mouth, as she listened to the machines hum.
"I love you so much Britney." Willow whispered and placed a gentle kiss on Britney's lips, as they seemed to be the only thing that weren't hooked up to something or bruised.
"I love you too Willow." Britney said and placed her good hand on Willow's face. "I will spend the rest of my life showing you just how much." She said, as she returned Willow's kiss and then closed her eyes again for more rest.


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Nestled between the villages of Lydden and Temple Ewell, Lydden Temple Ewell Nature Reserve is a 220 acre part of an historic and breathtaking Living Landscape. Its 220 acres of ancient semi-natural chalk grasslands are host to many fragile and threatened chalk flora and fauna.
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Why We Need This Extension
The two land purchases are of crucial, strategic importance to the future of the site being the largest area of chalk grassland in the county, and part of the Historic Dover Downlands Living Landscape in the heart of the Dover.
This is a unique opportunity to restore fragile habitats to the site and better manage the rest of this magnificent 220 acre National Nature Reserve.
By securing the land, the Trust will greatly improve access to the site as a whole, and habitat recreation will hopefully see the return of the skylark and grey partridge, as well as the pyramidal orchid and possibly the burnt tip and bee orchids.
John McAllister, Head of Reserves (East) at the Trust said "Extending the Lydden Temple Ewell Nature Reserve is crucial to securing access for management and to increase the area of chalk grassland habitat, which is one of the most threatened and species diverse habitats in the UK."
"The new land will make Lydden Temple Ewell the conservation hub for the wider Dover conservation area. This is a unique opportunity to restore fragile habitats to the site and better manage the rest of this magnificent 220 acre National Nature Reserve."
How You Can Help
Throughout 2017 the Trust will be hosting various activities for the appeal, to which local communities will be invited.
Roadshows and guided walks of the site will offer the chance to learn more about the appeal, show support and raise the profile of this magnificent site, ensuring it thrives for decades to come.
You can also support the appeal as a volunteer. Take a look at the appeal volunteer roles and contact our volunteering team, or visit our Volunteering FAQ page for more information.
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WHEN the call went out last month in New Rochelle for volunteers of all types, about 300 people answered. They painted park benches and cleaned up parks, scrubbed fire trucks and blazed trails, planted gardens and potted plants. It was part of the kick-off of New Rochelle Cares, a collaborative effort of dozens of New Rochelle community groups, aimed at encouraging volunteerism in the city.
Patterned after a similar program in New York City, New Rochelle Cares was organized by Eric Nodiff and Noam Bramson, a New Rochelle Councilman who at 27 is one of the county's youngest elected officials.
Here are excerpts from a recent conversation with Mr. Bramson, a Democrat, who is completing his second year of a four-year term.
Q. What intrigues you about politics?
A. I guess I think that for all the nonsense that attends to politics -- and there is plenty -- this is still at its root the process by which we come to grips with our values and our responsibilities to one another. I was always taught you should stand up and fight for the things you believe in; it's not optional, it's part of being a citizen. I think we should look upon that right with a sense of joy. It's a wonderful thing that we're able to make decisions about the kind of community in which we live.Continue reading the main story
When I was growing up, we used to have discussions around the dinner table about politics, about religion and about current events. You read the newspaper, you formed an opinion and you acted upon it.
Q. You sound like ''Mr. Smith Goes to New Rochelle.'' Have you had any of the disillusionment that ultimately confronted Jimmy Stewart in the movie?
A. I didn't go in with any illusions in the first place. I always realized that politics, like any pursuit, involves compromise and a wide range of opinions. It has its frustrations. You can't always get what you want. I think the trick is accepting those compromises, those occasional disappointments, and still recognize the beauty of the process. No, I haven't been disillusioned by it. If anything I've been impressed with how many people really are idealists at heart and really care very deeply about their community, their country and engage passionately in discussions.
Q. Some say your generation is apolitical. What do you think?
A. I'm always reluctant to speak for a generation. Every group of people is diverse and certainly people my age didn't go through the kind of searing experience that previous generations have had, and that obviously shapes our view. But I know lots and lots of people my age who are very engaged in their communities, whether it's private service or just participating in dialogues or interested in politics. And I know plenty of people who aren't engaged. I know that's true of people of all ages. In terms of whether my age has had an impact on my service in New Rochelle, I get some good-natured ribbing. But in every serious matter, I'm respected as an equal. I guess age does give you a different perspective.
Q. How did New Rochelle Cares come about?
A. We're modeled loosely on New York Cares, which is a volunteer clearinghouse serving the five boroughs that operates by forming relationships with government agencies and organizations in New York City. Every month, they sponsor scores of projects around different interests. This model has been replicated in about 25 cities around the country. The idea is to make service accessible and meaningful and fun. In New York they have been very successful with younger professionals with building a spirit and they've engaged literally thousands of people who might not otherwise be involved.
This model came to my attention and a friend of mine, Eric Nodiff, and we talked about it and we assembled an informal committee of people to pursue it. We have here in New Rochelle a remarkable range of service agencies and civic groups, yet the vast majority of our people rarely volunteer. I don't think that is from a lack of desire. People either aren't aware of volunteer needs and opportunities or they don't have the time to make an extended commitment. The result is so many of us are disengaged from the good works going on around us, don't experience the pleasure of service and miss out on meeting people from different parts of town. We founded New Rochelle Cares to overcome those things.
Q. How do you overcome that ignorance and people's time constraints?
A. On the one hand, you publicize all the daily volunteer needs that people can get involved with. On the other hand, you create new volunteer projects that fit easily into busy schedules and require only a short-term commitment. Even if you have a job, or are caring for a couple of children, even if you can't give two or three or four days a week, there is still a way to find something that matches your interest and allows you to participate.
Q. Describe your Sept. 28 opening day event.
A. We had 10 different projects occurring on a single day, with the idea being to have projects that would be as appealing to as wide range of folks as possible. We had a trail-clearing and blazing project in New Rochelle's largest park; we had volunteers making arts and crafts with developmentally disabled adults; we had volunteers organizing games of chance for senior citizens; we collected and sorted children's clothing and books and canned goods; we had volunteers cleaning the firetrucks and the kids just loved it. I participated in a project at one of our public housing units, which involved painting benches and removing garbage from the ground. We had volunteers cleaning the windows and walls at the Huguenot Children's Library. We cleaned out storage areas at the New Rochelle Day Nursery, we potted plants with seniors, with the plants later distributed through Meals on Wheels to elderly shut-ins. We turned a garden. We had over 300 people sign up for those projects, which was just a tremendous response, much more than we anticipated. A tremendous amount was accomplished in just two hours on a Sunday.
Q. Do you think those were people new to volunteering?
A. Not all of them, but a significant portion were. The one thing I was worried about when we first started this was that when the sign-up sheets came in it would be all the usual suspects, because there is always a core group of 500 to 1,000 people who are actively engaged on a regular basis. That's wonderful, but you want to broaden the pool. We will have a newsletter and will be sponsoring projects like those on our opening day three or four or five times a month. And then annually have a big event, as we had.
Q. Did any organizations resent you?
A. No, absolutely not. Almost anyone we approached was extremely enthused. We made it clear we weren't trying to replicate what they did, but to assist. Most of the projects we did were in conjunction with an existing community group, and that will be our pattern for the future.
Q. What about the official reaction of city government? Was there any antagonism from Republicans?
A. The city government has been very supportive. We did one of our projects with the assistance of the Bureau of Parks and Recreation. We did another project with the Fire Department, and the mayor was on hand at the kick-off. This is not at all a partisan event. There are plenty of Republicans involved and on our board of directors. We've been very careful to make it clear this is not about political parties.Continue reading the main story


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Sir Richard Heygate, 60, worked at McKinsey for nearly 20 years before founding Sophron Partners in 1995, a London-based company which consults on customer management technology. It now turns over £10m a year.
Sir Richard Heygate, 60, worked at McKinsey for nearly 20 years before founding Sophron Partners in 1995, a London-based company which consults on customer management technology. It now turns over £10m a year.
My biggest mistake came down to classic hubris, and the fact that I spread my wings too far. It happened about two months ago.
For the last few years at Sophron we have developed an extremely nice business, offering the kind of expertise which stands at the heart of the best new business-to-consumer internet operations.
Because of our success, people began to ask us to build new businesses for them. We helped Ford build an online business and thought we were really clever. We then met some entrepreneurs who had a great idea for an online information business, an idea that we thought would outpace Scoot and Jeeves.
We thought it would be a winner and we got involved far too deeply. The idea really began to take us over and we stopped concentrating on our core business. The worst thing was two of my best people became almost totally immersed in it.
The business itself was a fascinating thing, but it became consuming and caused much anguish. I made the decision to go back to the entrepreneurs and say: "You've got to run this yourselves."
What made me realise we had overstretched ourselves was that another opportunity presented itself, to form an alliance and become an incubator instead. But the people I needed had disappeared into setting up this new business. I said to them: "Look, guys, you have to decide what you're going to do. If you want to run a business, fine, but I don't want this to be part of what we're doing."
There were some arguments and it was an agony, because Sophron had been a very happy business and we'd never had a big hierarchical management structure. We didn't have the mechanism for debates but instead we had something intensely personal. I really thought that this situation might break us to pieces.
It was my fault; I had known of a company which went bust when the chairman spread his wings too far. Our very name, Sophron, means "practical application of wisdom". I think the temptation was that we have a lot of the secrets of online business-to-consumer commerce, which are going to make money for people. The stupid mistake was to do it ourselves, when we didn't have the operational or management skills.
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5 Female Stars You Didn't Know Suffer from the Same Awful Health Condition
Going gluten free has been a fad happening around the nation for years. But for some people, keeping gluten out of their diets isn't an attempt to lose weight or fit in — it's to keep them healthy, happy and alive.
Whether they've been diagnosed with Celiac disease, a digestive and autoimmune disorder that can damage the lining of the small intestine from the consumption of gluten, or simply have an intolerance/allergy to the protein, the following stars have had to make serious lifestyle changes as a result of their medical diagnoses. Here are five female celebrities who are gluten free for medical purposes:
1. Miley Cyrus — In 2012, fans noticed that the "Can't Be Tamed" singer was significantly slimming down and became concerned about her health and eating habits. After getting frequent accusations of an eating disorder, Miley took to Twitter to reveal what was really happening. She wrote, "For everyone calling me anorexic I have a gluten and lactose allergy. It's not about weight it's about health. Gluten is crapppp anyway!" She also told a fan that "everyone should try no gluten for a week" because "the change in your skin, physical and mental health is amazing." We're assuming that MiCy still stands by her word and doesn't consume gluten to this day.
2. Jessica Simpson — Many people assumed that Jess' aversion to gluten was a consequence of losing her baby weight, but, as it turns out, the singer and fashionista "cannot properly digest wheat products." When she does, her stomach becomes inflamed and ulcers form. Ouch!
3. Victoria Beckham — In order to maintain her slim body, Mrs. David Beckham cut out gluten from her diet. Doesn't sound like a real medical condition, does it? Well, the former Spice Girl actually found out that her body has a problem breaking down gluten, and that's why she would gain weight so easily when eating foods that contained it.
4. Zooey Deschanel — Unlike Miley, Jessica and Victoria, Zooey suffers from Celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that causes the body to attack the small intestine upon ingestion of gluten. Basically, it is a severe aversion to the protein found in wheat, barley and rye — all of which can be found in foods like cake, bread, beer, etc.
5. Emmy Rossum — Emmy is another actress who suffers from Celiac disease. In an interview with TheWrap, the star admitted that she has been gluten free for 15 years and doesn't do it because it's cool but because she has "mild Celiac disease." Even though she hasn't had gluten in her diet for well over a decade, the 28 year old still occasionally misses the freedom to eat whatever she wants. In fact, she recently posted a picture of herself smelling a piece of bread because she had FOMG, Fear of Missing Gluten. LOL!


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Ritesh Parikh (Founder & Managing Director) is one of the brainchild behind the concept of Awesome Internet Television. Ritesh has passion for the entertainment world from an early age and has always dreamed big and achieved success with his various projects in the entertainment world. Ritesh has extensive experience in numerous aspects of entertainment industry for over 20 years working with various artists. Under the banner Aary Films, Ritesh has created, casted and produced a full feature Hindi film, a English short film, and produced 2 films shot simultaneously in 2 different languages, all of the films were shot entirely in the USA. Ritesh, as worked on the multiple aspects of the entertainment niche from the conception to distribution. Professionally, Ritesh has recognized expertise in business management & marketing with specialization in finance. He has an MBA in Finance, and he's a Certified Global Business Leader. Aary Films aims to create independent cinema with new era & produce high quality cinema that is accepted and appreciated by audiences across the world and continue its journey of bringing independent, talented, respected and enjoyable cinema which will be appreciated by all audiences across the globe.
Nutan Kalamdani (Founder & Managing Director) is one of the brainchild behind the concept of Awesome Internet Television. She is a well-known media personality and community member in New Jersey. Although she has a degree in Architecture & Interior Design, she has shifted her interests into the business of Media, Events, PR, Design and Production for over a decade now. She hails from an affluent family in Bombay, where art and culture was almost an integral part of her life. She has been actively involved in the Indian community activities and events in New York and New Jersey for over a decade. She also ran for office in the township of Woodbridge, NJ for the council position in the year 2009, creating history by being the first Indian to contest elections in that town and being the first female in doing so. She is also the Founder & President of Cineviews Media – a PR, Events and Production Company. Nutan has completed numerous Hindi, English & Telugu films as a Line Producer/Production Manager/ Associate Producer / Executive Producer, shot in the USA and has also been a Publicist for several movie projects in the USA. Being a local celeb herself, she remains friendly, modest and very grounded.
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John Perry (Advisory Board) is one of the most senior Indian journalist and much respected in the field of Media and Journalism in the Globally. Known for his unique style of reporting, he succeeded in launching other publications including Desi Talk and India Worldwide. Later, he launched News India TV, News India Radio, TV 10 and Israel Calling radio programs on the East Coast.
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An experienced C-level business and media executive responsible for globally building television and entertainment companies into top revenue performers with over two decades of experience in media, broadcasting sales and marketing.
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Marketing & Accounting graduate from NYU, developed a deep passion for the jewelry business, His people skills and his knack for assessing a customer's desire for the right jewelry quickly made him a successful businessman.
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MBA in Strategy and MS IS from the Boston University. He has over 15 years of senior management experience. He is also a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and a seasoned Ecommerce professional.
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Nonna Jones used to joke about her hot flushes. She had already been through the menopause and had never suffered from them then. But, 18 months ago, she started experiencing them once or twice a day for no apparent reason. She noticed they could be brought on by just a sip of wine, making her flush from the top of her head to her fingertips. "For a long time, I just laughed it off, saying I couldn't take my wine any more," says Nonna, 66, a retired hotelier from Inverness.
As well as the flushes, she also began suffering from intermittent diarrhoea. "Otherwise I felt totally fit. I was using the treadmill every day, I swam and I've never gained weight," she says. In fact, she felt so well that she didn't want to bother her GP and, in June last year, wrote instead to The Independent's medical columnist, Dr Fred Kavalier. It was a decision that would lead to the discovery of a potentially life-threatening tumour, 15cm long.
In his reply to Nonna, Dr Kavalier wrote that it is not unusual for women to get menopausal symptoms for many years after their periods stop, but that flushes starting for the first time so long after the menopause are less common. "It may be that your ovaries were producing small amounts of oestrogen all these years, even though your menopause was many years ago. The flushes may, therefore, be your body's response to the complete absence of oestrogen production," he wrote.
But, crucially, he added: "There could be another cause for the flushes, and it is therefore important to discuss the problem with your GP or an endocrinologist."
Nonna still didn't take the flushes seriously and only mentioned them to her GP, almost in passing, a few months later. The doctor immediately suggested a 24-hour urine test, called a 5HIAA. She then referred Nonna to Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, for further tests. They revealed that Nonna had a carcinoid tumour the size of a grapefruit in one of her ovaries. Carcinoid tumours, which involve a certain type of cell, can be benign or malignant. They are usually slow-growing and are most common in the gut, usually in the appendix and small bowel. They can also grow in the lung, pancreas, kidneys or testicles.
Cancer Research UK says the prognosis for malignant tumours is generally very good, depending on their size, where they are, whether they have spread, and the age and general health of the patient. Carcinoid cancer can sometimes be cured with surgery. Even if the tumour cannot be completely removed, it may not cause too many problems as it grows at such a slow rate. But once it has spread - typical secondary areas are the liver, lung, lymph nodes and the lining of the abdomen - it is unlikely to be cured. However, people with secondary carcinoid can live normally for many years. The five-year survival rate for carcinoid cancer that has spread is higher than 90 per cent.
One in 10 patients will experience carcinoid syndrome, which is caused by the tumours releasing hormones into the bloodstream. Symptoms include flushing of the skin, diarrhoea, wheezing and abdominal pain.
"As soon as I heard the doctor saying 'carcin...' I thought, 'Oh crumbs, what's this?' It was the shock of the unknown, really," says Nonna, who is married with two grown-up children and two grandchildren. "It was something I had never heard of. I found it incredible that I didn't know I had got it. I couldn't see it. At the time I was running a business in Inverness and I felt fine. Having read about it afterwards, I see why carcinoid cancer is known as the 'good-looking cancer', because sometimes you feel and look perfectly well."
Nonna had an operation to remove the tumour last April. "I was warned of horrible things beforehand: the tumour might have attached itself to the bowel, for instance, and I would have to have it removed and have a colostomy bag. I was extremely lucky in that it was entirely confined to my ovary; both ovaries were removed."
Tests revealed that the tumour wasn't malignant. However, her surgeon, John Logie, says it could have become so. "It was a big lump. You can hide big lumps in ladies' tummies very easily. It's dangerous in the sense that, unless removed, they can cause long-term problems. There was no evidence of malignancy and the tumour appeared to be completely confined to the ovary. There is the remote possibility that there will be cells elsewhere in Nonna's body, but there is no evidence of that at the present time. Nonna also had carcinoid syndrome, which can lead to heart problems. An operation was required to relieve her symptoms and to prevent further problems.
"This highlights the fact that women who develop symptoms such as flushing when they are past menopause, or have stopped HRT years ago, should seek medical advice. But it must be remembered that this a rare tumour," Mr Logie says.
Nonna is due to have one more 24-hour urine test this month. Since the operation, she has had no more flushes or diarrhoea, and is enormously grateful to all the medics who have helped her on the road back to health - Dr Kavalier, her own GP and the surgical team. "I'm so thankful that my GP was her usual thorough self. Because this is such a rare cancer, it can be passed off as gastric troubles. I didn't mention what Dr Kavalier had suggested, and she picked up on it straight away. Some people have gone for eight to 10 years being misdiagnosed. And without Dr Kavalier, I'm quite sure I wouldn't have mentioned it to my GP because I didn't take it seriously."
Dr Kavalier says: "The question that Nonna sent to me was an example of an unusual symptom occurring at an unusual time in someone's life. If a woman gets flushing at the time when her periods are becoming irregular or stopping, I would have felt more inclined to say, 'It's the menopause.' But because her symptoms occurred long after the menopause, that alerted me to the possibility that she might have something different.
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My car feels like its holding back my engine
I have 98 honda civic lx with about 71-72k on the dash the engine was swapped by the previous
owner and im told it had about 64k on it when it was swapped with the car having about 68k on
the dash. Now my question is for some reason the car sounds like it has a stuffy nose when i step on
the gas and it feels like the car is holding the engine back. I rev up to 4 to 6k rpm before it hits 30
mph and thats just stepping lightly on the gas when the light changes, is that normal? Sometimes the
car even does little burnouts that I don't do on purpose
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the EGR valve is sticking...what this evil little device is make your car smell it's own exhaust 'pon deceleration....that's the idea. then to shunt over to normal deflecting air/fuel mix instead...right. well this mechanism is constantly exposed to exhaust gasses and gets buggerd up and it's akin to a "dutch oven" which makes it difficult to breathe- the vacuum line that activates the EGR valve could be rotten and leaking, therefore the poopy scented goodness isn't held back, but the combustion has to breathe it's own once again...this has gotta slow you down but good...like a snuffy nose as you put it (elequent...poetic)...smart guy~
something cheaper, and I just thought of it is the PCV valve located between the valve cover and the intake plenum...supposed to be a one-way greasy-ass street, but also gets buggered up with crap and does not do it's job anymore. these are cheap...like seven bucks or so.
have you check your air filter?
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Crossed paths, she asked, "How are you?"
I said, in not so many words....
Broken hearts are damaged brains
& I guess "it doesn't matter" anyway
Who came first or last
Has nothing to do with anything other than time
& Love is timeless...
So, false love, I'm sorry,
I led us both to believe I was convinced,
& I was
I was yours & you crushed me,
So carelessly.
There's something so alien, so natural,
As the concept of Destiny
And I was as much a victim of its creulty
Congratulations on your happiness
I hope your eyes still tell the Truth
Sorry if I caused you any delay,
May the time ahead be warm and soft,
& wish me luck finding mine again someday.
... and then I just kept on walking. The End.
November 16th, 2013
Remember how I recorded a nifty 6" record in the Third Man Records novelty record booth?
Well, today I was honoured and amazed to find my song "What Became of You" is now featured on their website!!!
(and then scroll down)
September 12th, 2013
After 3 years(!), I've cut off all my hair and will donate it (to whoever wants it) in the near future.
Here's a video all about it:
November 15th, 2012
My (musical) radio debut! The show is called Ottawa Live Music with host Charles Anthony. Tune-in!
Johnny layin' down the bass tracks, Ryan, Kevin and me.. listen.
I'm on the radio!
Tune-in for some Radio magic!!!
Hi Folks!
I just returned from accepting my Digital Music Production Certificate from Algonquin College!
Let's hope this qualification will serve me better than my B.A. in History/Philosophy (2005)....
September 9th, 2010
Making the Connection:
The Lord of the Rings & Cancer.
Hi there,
Sorry to not have updated this page in a while - I've spent the majority of this year helping my father battle the cancer that, very sadly, took his life two Wednesdays ago. Since I was planning on saying a few words at the funeral, I let my mind wander and came across this article at the Journal of Clinical Oncology, entitled "Multidisciplinary Care in Cancer: The Fellowship of the Ring"...
I remember quite recently trying to coax my father to do something that his ever-weakening condition was giving him trouble with, and I likened him to Frodo in the final chapters of LOTR: Return of the King, struggling up the steep cliff - but not giving up hope. As I said this, I realized at that moment - alone with him in the room he called home since February - that perhaps I fit the role of Sam. I liked the thought of that.
My father liked to discuss things. He would work things out until they either stopped making sense or a conclusion was reached. At the time of our LOTR conversation, I remember briefly making the comparison between the ring that Frodo had to bear, and my father's cancer. I was trying to allude to the heroic journey Frodo had made, now nearing its end, and that kind of stuff... trying to be motivational.
After he passed away, I was compiling a CD of music that he liked which was going to be played before the funeral and during the reception, when I came across the soundtrack for the Return of the King movie. There was a song called "The Grey Havens" that somehow stuck in my mind as being both fitting and meaningful. When I was reviewing the CD, Sasha warned me that the song sounded a bit too 'soundtracky' perhaps... It was only then that I recalled the discussion I had had with my father about the LOTR/cancer similarities. I wondered if someone else had put this to paper, and discovered the afformentioned Journal of Clinical Oncology article.
Upon reading it, I realized how much further we could have gone with our comparison. Frodo indeed represents the person carrying a very personal and heavy burden up a slippery and ever-dangerous slope. If you're familiar with the prequel to the LOTR books, "The Hobbit," you will realize that the creature "Gollum" also endured this task. The difference was that, unlike Gollum - who had walked alone with the burden of the ring, Frodo had an indespensible fellowship without whom he would never have completed his journey nor lived to visit the 'Grey Havens.'
And it's true. A fellowship matters. We do not go through these things alone.
Anyway, it is a very interesting article and I hope you read it. Pass along the link to anyone who is a LOTR fan, they undoubtedly will know someone dealing with cancer. It will probably make sense to them too.
I know my father would have loved to have me read it to him. He would have said "Hmm..Interesting..." and I guess this is my overall point: that I wish I could have shared all this with my Dad. I miss him very much.
A hero never goes it alone. My Dad was a hero. He is still my hero.
John B. Smiley: 1940-2010
Photo: Me and my dad, circa 1982.
Just completed my Smart Serve course!
Who wants a (responsible) drink???
I've also been a "Cowboy for a Day,"
galloping around on the beach at Hacienda Baru and herding cattle (I'll post the YouTube links)
and, for the past 24hrs, I've been a "Surfer Dude"
... my board rental ends @ 2:30
... when I'll just go back to being a 'regular dude.'
Sad news... my grandfather, August (Gus) Chalin, passed away today.
He was 93 years old. It is a very sad day. He was a truly great man.
Grace, Gus, Me. (ca.1984)


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Explode your pictures into smashing, orbiting planetary systems. Galaxy God uses Newtonian physics, each pixel of colour from your picture represents a mass - giving each picture its own unique system. Version 1.0.3 may include Time speed up & slow down-Multiple monitor support (blacks out other monitors).
It's a simulator and I've always likes simulators. It's funny that it uses pictures on your computer for the scatters.
It's pretty buggy and slow. I can't get it to work on the right screen resolution so it runs on 800x600. Initially the simulation runs too fast. You can slow it down but you'll have to do that every time you run the screensaver.
"This is cool"
If you like similuations you like this - its even slightly educational.
Seems theres a slight bug on exiting the screen saver?... but still worth the download.
Would also like to see a spiral galaxy collision type simulation.
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You know me... I love to see customer's projects and it was really great to get an email from one of my customers, Gunilla.
Gunilla is a Swedish needle felt artist who has recently been working on Angels for the Christmas season, using my Merino...
Adorable, right?!
She also works on needle felted animals.
Among other commision felting, Gunilla takes commission work for those with pets who would like a woolly reminder of their loved one. Check out her website which is in both Swedish and English to see if there is something she can make for you!
Find Gunilla's work at www.ullochkrull.se
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If you sell your work, I am more than happy to add a link to your feature. Features are distributed via my blog and on from there to twitter, facebook, tumblr and beyond... so plenty of chance to get seen.