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Stayed mid-November for three nights (definitely not long enough, by the way). The drive here was a little rough for me due to the switchback roads and elevation changes, but when we arrived at the hotel after the drive from San Jose - we were in heaven. The staff greeted us with cool towels and a cold drink. Our check in process was smooth and welcoming. Lindsey answered a few of our questions and then Esteban drove us around the property on their golf cart explaining where we could find certain things. We loved the room - two beds, one indoor and one outdoor shower, plenty of space for both mine and my best friend's luggage. Plus, free calls to the US absolutely made us and our families feel more secure.
The breakfast buffet was good. We loved their fresh pastries (guava filled puff pastry - soooo good). Lunch and dinner were both very good, and affordable. Juan Carlos was our favorite restaurant employee - he made our experience very comfortable and fun. Johnny at the pool bar is also fun to chat with as he mixes a fantastic drink for you. Overall, we were very happy with the food options/prices. Also - the wine bar is fun and definitely worth it. We did not go to the sushi restaurant on site as I don't like sushi, but we heard from many of the other guests that it was great.
All told - this hotel is everything that you hear (all the good stuff at least). Each employee loves what they do and treats each guest with kindness and warmth (sending our thanks again to Lindsey, Esteban, Johnny, and Juan Carlos - you all made our stay so special, thank you!). We stayed at another hotel on the beach after leaving Nayara and wished, the entire time, that we'd just stayed. This hotel does not disappoint!
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- Arenal Nayara Hotel Spa & Gardens is a five star luxury boutique hotel that is widely recognized for providing premium luxury amenities and ultra-personalized service at surprisingly affordable rates. Located on the outskirts of the amazing Arenal Volcano, Arenal Nayara is an oasis of tranquility, where guests can experience a profound and organic immersion with nature, while living in luxury at the same time. Surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, each one of our 50 spacious casitas (bungalows) provide an exclusive, ultra-luxurious retreat. Each expansive casita (ranging from 855 to 1905 square feet) includes a secluded garden with an outdoor shower and a beautiful terrace overlooking the volcano with a private, intimate Jacuzzi for two. ... more less
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New York, (1946)
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New York, (1946): Harcourt, Brace and Co. First Edition. Octavo. The story of a little girl who travels alone to meet her mother's family in the rich Delta land of Mississippi during the 20s for seven days. She attends a wedding and finds a flawless picture of a privileged southern family and their way of life. 247pp., bound in beige cloth stamped in purple, spine lettering and top edge purple, pictorial endpapers, A near fine copy in very good unclipped pictorial dust jacket with light edge wear. Very nice. (Inventory #: 021196)


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Sharks are the fiercest creatures of the sea, but that has not prevented them from steadily disappearing from overfishing. Pew is working around the globe to preserve these predators, who are essential to healthy oceans.
By Doug Struck | Photograph by Jim Abernethy
The shark came, a shadow from the depths. It circled scuba diver Chang Chin with slow, sinuous purpose. In a moment, two, three, then four of the powerful predators, each weighing hundreds of pounds, were circling closer and closer to Chin as he worked on the deck of a sunken old freighter 40 feet underwater. Eight other scuba divers, arrayed along the ship's barnacled railing, watched as if romans at the colosseum. Chin opened a homemade metal box and withdrew a grouper carcass on a prong. In an instant, the sharks barreled …. Summer 2011 Trust Magazine


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February 17, 2008. The day I publish my website using iWeb and my new iMac apple computer. This day also marks my first ever web log, or as the interweb masses call it, a Blog.
So I guess the first blog will have a little story about what I do for a living. And a little blah blah blah.
I am a cameraman and I work for the New England Sports Network, NESN for short. I have shot countless Red Sox games, but here is the problem…I am not a baseball fan. Actually, ironically, as I am a sports cameraman, I really do not have any feelings towards the sports I shoot. I think I am one of the few sports cameramen who do not like what they shoot for a living.
So what keeps me going? Television. Specifically, High Definition Television. And a baseball flying towards my 75x 900mm $90,000.00 HD camera lens at Fenway Park. Manny Ramirez never got the chance to apologize. You can see this infamous video clip in my "Bloopers" section. I don't plan on posting videos right to my main blog. I want this website to remain streamlined and fast loading.
The transition to HDTV from SD is like the transition from black and white television to color TV. I was not alive to see that, but I would guess that my feelings toward HD would have been similar to the days when we finally saw color images.
I look forward to posting some of my daily experiences on this Blog. If you work outside television, this page is a waste of time. If you work in this field, you just might find some of my posting useful.


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The decorative baluster knuckles (2 pack), allows for users to create their own configuration to best fit their space and personality. Designed to fit the Axxys balusters they are easy to install. The black powder coated finish offers a modern look.
- Decorative baluster knuckles slide over the Axxys baluster and lock into place with a set screw
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You've got to see this beautiful video, err, MINI, that MINI of Kennesaw (northwest of Atlanta, Georgia) prepared and delivered to previous MINI owner Aleta Walker. Not only did Aleta order a gorgeous Caribbean Aqua Convertible S, but she made sure her dealer prepped it right with the John Cooper Works Tuning Kit and Exhaust, an NM Engineering Intake, and a sway bar! All before leaving the dealership for the first time.
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Enviros Hit BP, Transocean With $19B CWA Suit
The environmental group filed suit Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, asking that the court punish both with the maximum CWA penalties for the spill. The CBD had vowed to sue BP under the act.
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Northwood High senior Jake Linsky made his final year of competitive basketball a memorable one. The 6-foot-7 forward committed to Loyola University of Chicago to play volleyball next season, so he knew this would likely be his last opportunity to shine on the basketball court.
Linsky did just that, earning All-CIF 2A honors while averaging 22 points and 11 rebounds. Linsky, the MVP of the Irvine all-city team, was also named MVP of the PCL after leading the Timberwolves to the league title.
"It was a great season; 10-0 in league is something very special and winning the Irvine World News Tournament was big. We did a lot of things for our school and it kind of put us on the map," said Linsky. "These guys are a great group of guys, and I was happy to play for all of them them and Coach (Tim) O'Brien.
"It was a great high school experience for me and I'm glad I could end on that positive note."
The league title stands out, he said.
"It was always a goal of mine," he said. "My dad played at Newport Harbor and he hung a banner. It was kind of a challenge. I wanted to hang one for us. It's something we always work for."
O'Brien learned to expect outstanding performances every night from Linsky.
"Jake Linsky is a game changer at both ends," O'Brien said. "Jake could dominate at both ends of the court. His ability to protect the rim helped on penetration and made him a real defensive presence. On offense, he was a tough matchup. He developed a nice touch from the perimeter over the years. It wasn't just the scripted points he got, but the ones he got on his own just through his feel for the game. He was very active and moved well without the ball, (which wasn't often by design)."
Linsky, who is currently playing club volleyball, is now looking forward to gearing up for college volleyball.
"I'm excited; Cole Murray, who played at Northwood, is there right now, so I know him and it's a great team," Linsky said. "It's very exciting and it's going to be a good opportunity for me."
Linsky, who expects to play middle blocker, the same position he played in high school, said a number of people helped him in his career.
"Coach O'Brien was my biggest supporter," Linsky said. "He allowed me to do both basketball and volleyball. My mom and my dad have always supported me. They've always put me in a position to succeed and Phil Roh, the athletic director, has always been a big supporter, and all the parents and the kids on the team always support you and I'm very fortunate for that."
He hopes Northwood fans remember him for his devotion to the team.
"I want people to remember me as a team player, who was selfless and did it for his teammates," Linsky said. "It's more about what you do for your teammates."
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Next Steps
Here are your next steps for spiritual growth at The Grove.
Growth Track
Learn about the church over lunch and find your next step of growth.
Growth Groups
A great way to apply God's Word to your life and develop friendships.
New Believer's Coffee
Explore the essentials of the Christian faith in a casual setting.
Publicly declare your commitment to follow Christ.
Come take root and grow with us.
Our spiritual growth is similar to that of a tree. We have to "put down roots" before we are able to grow spiritually and produce fruit, which comes in the context of being rooted in the church.
"Most people want the results of growth and yet resist commitment, The fact is, commitment proceeds growth." –Pastor John Hoffman


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Laps in the park, chalet lounging, or layered under their jackets, the easy-wearing kids' Switch Off Sweater ticks all of the boxes. Made of winter-weight polyester fleece bonded with long pile &lsquofur&rsquo and a high neck hood for total warmth. With stretch binding at the cuffs and hem to seal out the elements.    Model height is 140cm and wears a size age 9-10.
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Oxford: The Clarendon Press / Oxford University Press, 1977. Original First Edition, 1977. Hardcover. NF/VG- (Clean, crisp, tight, bright. Virtually no cover wear. Dust wrapper has shelf rubbing and is price-clipped at bottom. Original US price sticker (National Gallery of Art) on back.). Navy blue cloth/boards. Gilt lettering on spine. Black and color-illus. dj with orange/white lettering; yellow lettering on spine. xix + 351 pp. with bw frontis, 1 bw map, and 122 additional bw plates. Much Maligned Monsters, one of the first comprehensive work dealing with the Western response to Indian art, is considered a classic on the subject. In this fascinating study interspersed with more than 120 visuals, eminent historian Partha Mitter traces the history of European reactions to Indian art, from the earliest encounters of explorers with the Exotic East to the more sophisticated but still incomplete appreciations of the early-twentieth century. (Inventory #: 156531)


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This course aims to train students to develop their speaking and listening skills. Speaking skills include pronunciation as well as informal and academic presentations and discussions. Listening skills include understanding information from basic conversations and academic lectures. The focus of the course will be on practical language use. Every student will perform these tasks numerous times within the class. Extensive use will be made of audio and visual materials to train the students to listen to language used in different situations. Intonation drills will be covered so that students can produce language that approximates native language rhythms.
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If you're not following @acarvin's coverage of the recent uprisings in the Middle East, you should. He's been putting together a stream of information from Libyans describing what's happening in their country that is simultaneously heart-wrenching and -warming. Included in his stream are several images and videos, many of which show the graphic nature of the violence against innocent civilians.
A few from the last few hours that I've found interesting:
And some more satiric videos poking fun at Qaddafi:
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Calvin Henry
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- Date of birth: November 28th, 1989
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St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
- Date of passing: April 25th, 2015
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When I was younger I remember equating oatmeal cookies to adults and more specifically, my dad. There was something intriguing and slightly quirky about the cookie, it wasn't a decadent chocolate chip variety you equate to sticky fingers and grandma's house, or iced sugar cookies that Santa (…er…mom) bit into while wrapping the final Christmas presents. This was a flavor that I though adults enjoyed because the oats and raisins were oh so refined, which is probably why I thought Raisin Bran was an adult cereal after watching my dad pour a bowl each morning. Yes, they are under the guise of being healthy, but like a scent from years ago, seeing this treat transports me back to the years of headbands, awkward elementary school outfits, and cookies with dad.
Fast forward nearly two decades of maturity and I've finally reached the point where those refined oatmeal cookies are acceptable to eat. I'll often incorporate them into my baking routine and when I offered to bring something sweet to a fall kickoff tailgate session with my college roommates I thought I would bridge the gap between beer pong years and late twenties with a batch of them. Yes, the concept of an adult cookie sounds absurd, but when surveying our game day spread of rosemary turkey slices, artisan cheeses, and olive tapenade I knew my gourmet cookies would fit right in. Spiked with hefty doses of vanilla and molasses, nutty amber browned-butter, along with two raisin varieties, these cookies were exactly what I pictured those adults were hiding from me so many years ago. The cookie that seemed so mysterious really just turned out to be a sweet bond between elder and younger, father and daughter.
Brown butter oatmeal raisin walnut cookies – makes 24 cookies
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar lightly packed
1 tblsp. vanilla extract
2 tsp. molasses
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups oats
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Maldon sea salt for topping
– Brown the butter: Place 1/2 of the butter in a skillet over medium heat swirling occasionally until the butter begins to foam and crackle. Once the crackling stops continue to swirl as the butter turns a medium amber color and smells nutty, small bits will form at the bottom. Immediately remove from heat and pour into a bowl, set aside for 20 min. (Warning – the butter it will pop and can splatter so cover lightly with a lid during the foaming process).
– Beat the remaining 1/2 c. softened butter with the brown sugar for 3 minutes until fluffy.
– Add the vanilla and molasses.
– Add the brown butter and white sugar then beat for another two minutes. Then add the egg + egg yolk and beat to combine
– combine the flour, oats, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl. Add to wet mixture slowly, continuing to beat until everything is combined.
– Fold in the raisins and chopped walnuts with a spatula then cover the mixing bowl with plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
– Once ready to bake heat oven to 350 – degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment.
– Scoop dough into tablespoon sized balls (use a small ice cream scoop if possible). Top with a few raisins and sea salt then bake for 15 minutes rotating pans halfway through. place on rack to cool.


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British designer Ross Lovegrove created this collection of Muo speakers. The idea originated from the designer's original speaker concept from 2007 called 'Muon.'
While the original version was about two meters tall, these compact units are much smaller in size. The Bluetooth-connected aluminum speakers are shaped like a triangle with rounded edges. Their shape allows each speaker to stoop in a vertical fashion or lay horizontally, depending on a user's preference. The aluminum material was used to create the speakers, which allow for a heavier vibration and a more amplified sound.
This clever design for the Muo speakers proves that enhancing old ideas can create brand new products. The speakers are available in gold, grey, silver, blue and orange styles.
Triangular Bluetooth Speakers
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Audiophile Headphone Amplifiers
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Conch-Like Audio Amplifiers
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The Muo Speakers Produce Amplified Sound from Their Aluminum Shell
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The Economics of Prescription Drugs. Bio-Pharmaceuticals. New Chemical Entities (NCEs). Importance of Pharmaceuticals. Market Structure. Industry Concentration. Competition at Product Level. Within patent competition Generics after patent expiration
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Promotional Spending ($ in billions)
Total Spending:
Note: NA = Not Available. Numbers may not total due to rounding. Sampling is the value of samples left at sales visits to office-based physicians; the samples are valued at the prices at which they would be sold in retail pharmacies. Sampling data were not available for 2005 and 2006, so Total Spending numbers exclude amounts for Sampling. Detailing is expenses for the sales activities of pharmaceutical company representatives directed to office-based and hospital-based physicians and hospital directors of pharmacies; approximately 85% of detailing is for office-based sales visits. Direct-to-Consumer Advertising is expenses for advertising to consumers through television, magazines and newspapers, radio, and outdoors. Professional Journal Advertising is expenses for advertising appearing in medical journals.
Source: The Kaiser Family Foundation and the Sonderegger Research Center, Prescription Drug Trends, A Chartbook Update, November 2001, Exhibit 17, at http://www.kff.org/insurance/3161-index.cfm, updated by the Kaiser Family Foundation with data from the IMS Health website at http://www.imshealth.com (About Us, Press Room, 2007 Top-Line Industry Data, U.S.).
Talking to Doctors as a Result of Prescription Drug Ads, 2008
As a result of seeing an ad for an Rx drug, have you ever talked with a doctor about the specific medicine you saw or heard advertised, or not?
Among the 32% who have talked to a doctor as a result of seeing an Rx drug ad: Percent who said the doctor did one or more of the following…
Recommended you make lifestyle/ behavior changes
Recommended a different prescription
Gave you the prescription for the drug you asked about
Recommended an over the counter drug
Recommended any prescription drug
SOURCE: USA Today/Kaiser Family Foundation/Harvard School of Public Health: The Public On Prescription Drugs and Pharmaceutical Companies (conducted Jan. 3-23, 2008)
Profitability of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Compared to Other Industries, 1995-2006
Note: Percent is the median percent net profit after taxes as a percent of firm revenues for all firms in the industry.
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation and Sonderegger Research Center, Prescription Drug Trends: A Chartbook Update, November 2001, Exhibit 4.11, at http://www.kff.org/insurance/3161-index.cfm, updated with data from Fortune, Fortune 500 Industry Rankings: April 14, 2003, Vol. 147, No. 7, p. F-26; April 5, 2004, Vol. 149, No. 7, p. F-26; April 18, 2005, Vol. 151, No. 8, p. F-28; April 17, 2006, Vol. 153, No. 7, p. F-26; April 30, 2007, Vol. 155, No. 8, p. F-32.
American Public's Views About Prescription Drugs
Do you think Rx drugs developed over the past 20 years have generally made the lives of people in the U.S…?
In general, do you think the price of Rx drugs is reasonable or unreasonable?
Haven't made much difference/DK
SOURCE: USA Today/Kaiser Family Foundation/Harvard School of Public Health: The Public On Prescription Drugs and Pharmaceutical Companies (conducted Jan. 3-23, 2008)
Serious Problems Paying, Not Filling Prescriptions and Skipping Rx Drug Doses Because of Cost, 2008
In past two years, have ever NOT filled a prescription because of the cost
In past two years, have skipped doses or cut pills in half to make Rx last longer
Say it is a serious problem for self/family to pay for Rx drugs you need
Percent who say yes to at least one of the above
SOURCE: USA Today/Kaiser Family Foundation/Harvard School of Public Health: The Public On Prescription Drugs and Pharmaceutical Companies (conducted Jan. 3-23, 2008)
Medicaid as a share of national health care spending:
National Spending
NOTE: Does not include spending on SCHIP
SOURCE: Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured, based on A Catlin et al, "National Health Spending in 2006: A Year of Change for Prescription Drugs," Health Affairs 27(1)14-29, January/February 2008. Based on National Health Care Expenditure Data, CMS, Office of the Actuary.
Problems Paying for Prescription Drugs, 2008
How much of a problem is it for you or your family to pay for prescription medicines that you need?
A serious problem
Not much of a problem
A problem, but not serious
Source: USA Today/Kaiser Family Foundation/Harvard School of Public Health: The Public On Prescription Drugs and Pharmaceutical Companies (conducted Jan. 3-23, 2008).
Price (Manufacturer Price Increases)
Price (Manufacturer Price Increases)
(# of Prescriptions Dispensed)
(# of Prescriptions Dispensed)
Types of Prescription Drugs Used
Types of Prescription Drugs Used
Relative Contributions of Utilization, Types of Prescription Drugs Used, and Price to Rising Prescription Drug Expenditures, 1993-1997 vs. 1997-2002
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation and Sonderegger Research Center analysis using National Health Expenditures data for prescription drugs from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Office of the Actuary, National Health Statistics Group, at http://www.cms.gov/statistics/nhe/historical/, Table 2; price data from IMS Health, Pharmaceutical Pricing UPDATE, various years; and utilization data from IMS Health, National Prescription Audit Plus, various years, updated with data from the IMS Health web site at http://www.imshealth.com.
Percent of Seniors Who Did Not Fill or Delayed Filling
Prescriptions Due to Cost, by Source of Drug Coverage, 2006
(Among Non-Institutionalized Seniors Taking 1 or More Rx)
NOTES: Did not fill or delayed filling prescriptions due to cost refers to within the past twelve months. VA is Department of Veterans Affairs. Reference group for statistical significance is Part D coverage (*p<0.05).
SOURCE: Kaiser/Commonwealth/Tufts-New England Medical Center National Survey of Seniors and Prescription Drugs, 2006.


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FORT PIERCE – William Eldon (Bill) Addison, 70, died Tuesday, July 10, 1990. He was a native of Basinger and came here from there 70 years ago. Mr. Addison retired from Florida East Coast Railway Co. and Sunrise Motors. He was employed by Indian Pines Country Club. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the 3rd Raider Battalion.
Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Ann (Terri) Mullins of Fort Pierce; a son, Charles Roger (Chuck) Addison, with the U.S. Navy in New London, Conn.; five grandchildren; a brother, William T. Addison of Mt. Vernon, Wash.; and two sisters, Beulah Wellman of Okeechobee and Dorothy Brinson of Merritt Island.
The funeral will be Saturday, July 14, at 2 p.m. at Yates Funeral Home chapel, Fort Pierce, with the Rev. Dr. Robert J. Cummings officiating. Burial will be in White City Cemetery. Friends may call today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.


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Class Updates for KG/1st Arabic/Qur'an.
This week we introduced the children to the letter Lam. The sound of Lam is just like the letter "L." The word of the day was Laymoon which means lemon. We passed Laymoon around in the class. We also have many students with the letter Lam in their name and used them as examples by writing their names in Arabic on the board. As always we reviewed the letter with alif, wow, and ya (long vowels) and fatha, duma, kasra (short vowels).
We have now started Surat Al-Nas. Please memorize the first 2 ayahs with your child.
As always, please continue to practice and review previous letters with your child. One hour a week every Sunday is not enough time for any child to master the Arabic alphabet. The homework sent home is designed for our students to work on it every day for a little bit. Repetition is key when learning to recognize letters.
Jazakallhu Khayrun,
Lama Sharaf
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All we hear is Radio ga ga
Radio goo goo
Radio ga ga
All we hear is Radio ga ga
Radio blah blah
Radio what's new?
Radio someone still loves you.
Those are the deep lyrics to the song Radio Ga Ga by Queen.
Here in Vancouver, all I hear is radio chicken.
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Its officially 51 days until Christmas, which is my favourite holiday of the year. Reason being there are so many makeup and beauty collections that come up at this time. Christmas is so much a favourtite of mine that I have already put my tree up and the lights outside. I mainly just have some finishing touches to take care of.
Moving on, Mark. Cosmetics has launched their holiday collection as of last month and I wanted to share 2 items that were sent that I have been eyeing for a long time. 2 months to be exact. First off is their Eye Dream of Glam palette. This palette is heaven in a box for those who love to use shadows wet or dry. The Eye Dream of Glam is 16 marbelized shadows all of which has insane pigment and colour saturation. They are also very smooth in texture. As I said you can use them wet for a more intense foiled look or dry for a more subdued look.
The size of the shadows are quite big at 2.2 g each so you will get some good use out of them. The palette itself is $40.00 which I think is perfect because of the size of the shadows and the packaging.
The On the Dot lip gloss compact, did not wow me. I guess given that it is a holiday inspired compact I expected more. The glosses itself did not have too much colour pay off. It is more for someone who is looking for a natural look or something to layer over a matte lip. In the On the Dot lip gloss compact there are 9 shades to choose from that are quite similar in colour. there is 3.33g of product for $18.00 which isn`t too much but just enough to throw in your purse.
I am in love with the eye palette the lip palette not so much. I may just give it to the wee one to play with so she stays out of my stash. If you are interested in ordering the palette it is limited edition and can be purchased at 1-800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca
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The damage: You made the (unsolicited) observation that, what with all the festivities, your GF has been "packing on the pounds," and furthermore her new jeans "really make the muffin-tops pop." Now she's turned into Frosty the girlfriend.
Bad gifts: Spanx shapewear (or their more intense full-body cousin, the SlimCognito Shaping Suit). A treadmill. The latest low-carb cookbook.
Good gift: Anything that says: "I think you are beautiful/sexy the way you are." If it's lingerie, though, don't go overboard. Remember: It's a gift for her, not you, and if you blow this, it might wind up being a gift for some other, future dude.
Hanky Panky stretch lace thong, holiday 5-pack, $98,Holt Renfrew
The damage: Trying to be witty at a dinner party you made a joke about your husband's culinary skills – and he's the cook of the household! Ever since, the emotional weather inside your house has been frightful.
Bad gift: Cookbook. Lemon zester. Melon baller. Kiss The Cook apron. Family chefs appreciate fresh gear, but not as presents this time of year. Too drudgery-oriented: like giving office supplies to your secretary.
Good gift: A top-drawer knife – an exception to the above rule. Chefs love their knives and it's also a little macho.
Global 9.5-inch chef's knife, $169, www.cookshop.ca
The damage: Trying to get everything wrapped up before the holidays, you and your boss got into some friction. Tart words were exchanged. Now she's treating you like the other reindeer treated Rudolph before realizing his light-up nose might be useful.
Bad gift: Anything that carries the hint she might be too uptight and need to chill. Ixnay on the spa/massage gift certificates, in other words.
Good gift: I like bourbon and cigars as boss gifts. They send a slightly different message about relaxation, i.e. "You work hard and you've earned the right to kick back and savour your success." If she's not a cigar or bourbon person, she can always hand them out to people who come over to her house – an exclusive group that could, if you play your cards right, include you.
Glenfiddich Tasting Collection, $74.95, LCBO and select liquor stores
The damage: You told your brother you think your sister's recent conversion to vegetarianism is "silly" and "a pain," particularly since you're hosting the family festivities this year, in which traditionally everyone tucks into some form of roast beast until their shirt buttons pop off. Word gets back to her and she's feeling Grinched.
Bad gifts: A charcuterie plate. A cookbook by Ted Reader, "King of the Q" (who says he belongs to PETA, a.k.a. "People for the Eating of Tasty Animals"). With a note saying, "How can you give all this up?"
Good gift: A gift basket of fine cheeses, wines, special olive oils, and whatnot – with a note saying you spoke hastily and foolishly and upon reflection realize a perfectly delicious diet can be put together from non-meat ingredients. If you can afford it, toss in a truffle – prized by carnivores and non-carnivores alike as one of nature's most delectable foodstuffs. Personally, if someone gave me a truffle, I think I could forgive them almost anything.
Best of B.C. gift box, $125, edible-britishcolumbia.3dcartstores.com
The damage: Recently you had a holiday party that got a little out of hand. You have thin walls and the noise levels at your soiree caused your new neighbours to gnash their teeth and pull their hair – and, ultimately, call the cops. Now they're sulking like insulted elves.
Bad gift: Earplugs. Not funny. Could escalate to total warfare.
Good gift: A potted plant, something nice that flowers. On the one hand, it says: "Care for me, nurture me, and I will grow and bloom – kind of like the relationship one might have with, say, one's neighbour." On the other hand, it says: "You're stuck with me, now, and one way or another you're going to have to deal with me." Also like a neighbour.
Happy Hydrangea, $64.95 U.S., www.teleflora.com


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Items Du Jour: Linda's New Moschino Ad, DVF and Google
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Editorials, Fashion Designers, Models, News,
+ Linda Evangelista fronts a very 90's-esque Moschino's latest ad campaign shot by Steven Meisel.
+ Google is really trying to make Google Glass happen, so they've enlisted Diane Von Fursternberg to help them do so.
+ In case you already haven't seen Rihanna's CFDA Awards Old-Hollywood-meets-Rose-McGowan's-1998-VMA dress, here are some more photos of it (or if you just want to stare at it again, just like the rest of the internet is doing).
+ Model Robyn Lawley fronts a swimsuit campaign for Swimsuits For All, an online retailer that offers flattering summer pieces for women with fuller figures. Blogger and model Gabi Fresh also appears in some of the shots!
+ Tom Ford explains at his CFDA Awards appearance why he's been a little MIA in fashion lately: his son, Jack.
Click to continue reading Items Du Jour: Linda's New Moschino Ad, DVF and Google
Items Du Jour: Anna Cozies Up to Kendall, Heidi for New Balance
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Fashion Shows, Models, News,
+ Although Kanye West has campaigned for his fiancee Kim Kardashian to grace the coveted cover of Vogue, it looks like her half-sister Kendall Jenner might beat her to it, as she was seen next to Anna Wintour at the Topshop show for London Fashion Week.
+ Fashion designer Tom Ford expresses his bromance for Jay-Z with his latest collection, displaying his knock-off dress version of the rapper's own Tom Ford knock-off jersey.
+ Mulberry launched some photos of Cara Delevingne modeling their latest handbag collection, which also happens to be one that was made in collaboration with her!
+ She might not be on PETA's go-to list for "I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur" models anymore, but Khloe Kardashian made it clear in New York yesterday that she's still not wearing animal pelts, wearing a faux fur coat with the words "F**k Yo Fur" in red paint on the back.
Click to continue reading Items Du Jour: Anna Cozies Up to Kendall, Heidi for New Balance
Nicole Scherzinger Lining Up Fashion Range
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, News,
Nicole Scherzinger is lining up a career in fashion.
The singer is said to be close to agreeing to a deal to launch her own clothing range with British brand Missguided, and she is expected to snub a return to The X Factor but remain in the UK.
"Missguided think she could be great for the brand and fashion is something she wants to get into. Nothing has been signed for next year's X Factor and it's likely that she won't be going back, so it's a great opportunity for Nicole to venture into new areas. She wants to continue working in the UK as she loves it here and feels like an honorary Brit. She's obviously going to be continuing with her music and this will be another string to her bow," a source said.
The former Pussycat Doll is keen to put her own mark on the range, and it is expected to include "sexy, tight-fitting" designs. "Expect a lot of sexy, tight-fitting dresses and plenty of sparkles in the range. She wants to really put her stamp on it and make it Schermazing," the source added.
Items Du Jour: Britney Goes Platinum, Tyra's War on "Plus-Size" Term
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Editorials, Fashion Designers, Hairstyles, Health & Beauty, Models, News, Sales,
+ The Kardashian trio unveiled their latest clothing collection, which they launched in collaboration with British retailer Lipsy. Unsurprisingly, Kourtney, Kim, and Khloe model off their floral, curve-hugging dresses in the adverts for the line (perhaps it's the only way they'd be able to sell it?). Major kudos that they're not of the typical sequined and glittery New Year's Eve dress fare, but at the same time, I can't imagine women flocking to the stores (or in Americans' cases, online store) for a summery frock when they're looking for something festive.
+ Britney Spears surprised fans with a Twitter photo showcasing her new hair color: platinum blonde. Love it or leave it?
+ Tyra Banks seems to have joined Jennifer Lawrence in the war against negative body image words, claiming that she refuses to utter "plus-size," instead opting for "fiercely real." Not sure how quickly the latter will catch on, but it's a start!
Click to continue reading Items Du Jour: Britney Goes Platinum, Tyra's War on "Plus-Size" Term
Barneys Cancels Jay-Z Fundraiser Event
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, News, Sales,
Is trouble brewing in Barneys and Jay-Z's fashion paradise?
The high-end retailer just announced that they will no longer be throwing a fundraising party tomorrow night to celebrate the launch of their collaboration collection with the rapper. "Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event has been canceled," read a statement from Barneys.
The news comes after Jay-Z has been pressured by fans to withhold his collection with the retail store once they properly address the racial profiling allegations against them. There is no word, however, that Jay-Z had a hand in cancelling Wednesday's party.
Proceeds of the first day's sales from Jay-Z's items and ten percent of the profits from the overall store that day are intended to go towards his Shawn Carter Foundation - the same organization to which the fundraising party was intended to benefit.
Read More | New York Daily News
Zac Posen Teams Up with David's Bridal for Wedding Designs
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Fashion Designers, News, Sales,
Remember how jealous you were when you saw Coco Rocha get married in a custom Zac Posen gown? Fortunately, the New York-based designer is finally giving us commoners the chance to be like the supermodel and say "I do" in one of his creations.
Posen will launch his first bridal collection - which includes formal attire in addition to wedding gowns - exclusively through retailer David's Bridal.
"We brainstormed for several months because we had a very successful launch with Vera [Wang]. As always, we were looking for what's next... We were talking about dramatic red-carpet movie-star kind of looks, and Zac came to mind," said Catalina Maddoz, executive vice president of merchandizing at David's Bridal.
Six wedding gowns - priced between $850-$1,350 - and five "social occasion" pieces - ranging between $195-$225 - are expected to appear at limited stores and online in February 2014.
Read More | Vogue
Uniqlo to Put Out Suno Collection
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Fashion Designers, News,
New York-based brand Suno - beloved by celebrities like Kate Bosworth, Heidi Klum, and First Lady Michelle Obama - has joined forces with Japanese retailer Uniqlo for an upcoming collection titled Japanese Americana.
Though most folks typically can't afford to shell out the cash for typical Suno pieces, the Uniqlo line - due in stores and online on May 20 - ranges between $19.99 and $39.99.
Click to continue reading Uniqlo to Put Out Suno Collection
Read More | Daily Mail
Items Du Jour: 'Spring Breakers' Collection, Kim in Maternity Wear
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Models, News, Rumors, Videos,
+ This month's latest Elle cover model, Nicki Minaj did her best impression of a vapid fashion journalist humorously asking all the wrong questions to herself.
+ Madonna made a statement with her boy scouts outfit when she presented a GLAAD award to Anderson Cooper. In a nearly 12-minute long speech, the singer lashed out at the scouts organization for its gay ban.
+ Though Harmony Korine's latest film Spring Breakers doesn't even hit theaters until Friday, there has been enough buzz generated about it to get Opening Ceremony to collaborate with the filmmakers on an exclusive summer collection.
+ Kim Kardashian has been spotted in many tight-fitting outfits, despite her very pregnant state; however, the reality star was spotted at the premiere of her new movie Temptation in a chic black lace look appropriate for an expectant mother.
+ It's been rumored that Kate Upton will be covering the June issue of Vogue, which would be her first time on the front of the American fashion glossy.
Click to continue reading Items Du Jour: 'Spring Breakers' Collection, Kim in Maternity Wear
Dolce and Gabbana Support Galliano's Comeback
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Fashion Designers,
After having been found guilty and charged of racist and anti-Semitic behavior, John Galliano is returning to the fashion world, and some fellow designers are offering him their support.
Shortly after Oscar de la Renta welcomed the former Dior designer into his studio, Dolce and Gabbana designers Domenico and Stefano have voiced their optimism for his comeback:
"We wish John the best of luck with his return to fashion. We've always been admirers of his flamboyant talent. He has been missed from the fashion scene these two years and we can't wait to see the collection with Oscar de la Renta."
Though neither de la Renta nor Galliano have mentioned anything about a collaborative collection, it seems like the D&G pair may have spilled the beans on what would otherwise been a surprise!
Read More | Fashionista
Items Du Jour: Lagerfeld for Melissa, Damien Hirst for The Row
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Editorials, Fashion Designers, Hairstyles, Health & Beauty, Models, News,
+ Karl Lagerfeld follows in the footsteps of Vivienne Westwood and Jean Paul Gaultier in his upcoming collaboration with Brazilian footwear brand Melissa. Lagerfeld's capsule collections - which will be made of recycled plastic, as all Melissa shoes are - will debut in March.
+ Damien Hirst has teamed up with the Olsen twins to create a limited collection of backpacks for their label The Row. A portion of the sale of each bag will be donated to UNICEF; however, there's no word on the price yet (although the twins' last backpacks sold for $35,000-$39,000).
+ Typically known for her pale skin and dark hair, actress Rose McGowan is trying out a lighter shade lately - platinum, to be exact.
+ Model Marissa Miller poses nude - and pregnant! - for the latest issue of Allure.
Click to continue reading Items Du Jour: Lagerfeld for Melissa, Damien Hirst for The Row
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Tonight Eliza and all her other classmates performed their 5th grade musical.
Even though there was a sea of people in the audience, Eliza of course managed to spot me and pose for the camera.
I really didn't care what the theme of the show was about. I was just happy it wasn't another recorder concert. I've sat through three of those things (with two more to go), and honestly, no matter how much kids practice, there is no way to make a recorder sound melodic. I mean – is there a professional concert orchestra in the world with a recorder in it?
I rest my case.
Eliza has been practicing her songs around the house for a few weeks now. As much as I wanted to hear the lyrics of something from "Oklahoma" or "My Fair Lady", my skepticism about this play grew as I discovered that featured numbers in Eliza's musical included, "The Concert Etiquette Rap" and "Walk, Don't Run in the Hallway." Not exactly Andrew Lloyd Wright.
However…Eliza and her friends did not disappoint, and the play itself turned out to be fairly humorous (and not in the unintentional way that most kids' play usually are). At the ages of 11 & 12 the majority of the kids have confidence and an air of musicality so that the spoken words were audible, and 90% of the songs were loud and on key.
Eliza had a speaking role as a student who discovered that she has a visible zit in her school picture. I'm sure Eliza got picked for this particular line due to the fact that she was probably the only kid who could have pulled it off without any self-consciousness at all. It's true what they say…there are no small roles, especially when the actor has a personality as BIG as Eliza's. Larissa and Kellan actually sat through the entire hour with genuine interest in the program, so this has renewed my hope that SOMEONE in this family will finally share my love of theater.
And in case you were wondering what it would sound like if someone put the names of all fifty United States to music, you're in luck.


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Discussion in 'Current Events' started by 804brown, Apr 1, 2012.
Senate Bill Would Restore Fair Minimum Wage
I find it interesting how those who support minimum wage increases ignore the fact that minimum wage laws increase unemployment, especially for low skilled workers. First off all increasing the minimum wage does is squeeze the employer to the point where he/she may not be able to afford to keep as many employees at the wages the government sets. Secondly even if they can afford to keep them they are going to expect higher quality workers in exchange for a higher wage thus relegating low skilled workers who otherwise might be employed to the unemployment office. Lets not also allow the fact that this is an election year and my bet is the timing of this proposal wasn't really to help out the poor workers who make minimum wage, but to allow the politicians, mainly democrats, to buy votes using the money of private businesses.
There should be no wage setting, period. jmo
In a perfect world there would be no reason for price setting on anything.
Most of the population in this world earn about $2/ day.
With new $15 min wage in some areas who would work at UPS as a new part timer when they could just flip fries for the same pay? And that min wage blows UPS contracts out of the water for pay progression
So true .
But 10yrs down the road , the burger flipper will still be there & the P/t could be driving .
There are people who parade that the minimum wage should be raised, one figure I hear is $15 dollars an hour. These same people blame others as standing in the way and doing nothing to help the less fortunate. However, those who tend to oppose minimum wage increases are in favor of tax cuts as deep as they can get them so on that note I think I have a solution.
Those who want to raise the minimum wage claim it's a human issue of empathy, compassion, even charity. The other side say that taxation is harsh, cruel and restrictive and both have arguments. However the solution then seems to me would be to make anyone making minimum wage or for that matter anyone under say $12 an hour a tax free worker. No federal or state taxes period. These workers draw their full gross pay and they file no income tax whatsoever. Taking a claim from the Fair Tax folks, the other part of the FICA tax paid by employers might even go to the employee as a raise thus making for a much happier employee and likely further stimulating the economy as said employee has more discretionary income. Business owner benefit is the reduced record keeping costs of these employees puts some money in the employers pockets. And those who cry about helping the working poor? Just sayin'!
To further stimulate the economy, why not end taxes on wages over 40 hours. Overtime pay becomes tax free. The blue collar working folk who do get OT would likely use such money by spending and thus further stimulate the economy or pay down personal debt potentially opening the door for new borrowing for big ticket items like cars and homes, again stimulating the economy.
Now I'm not pretending this doesn't violate economic laws or principles of political economy nor am I ignoring the fact that this idea could have unintended consequences elsewhere. But being the fact that the people in Washington ignore these very same things themselves all the time, I figure if I can offer a compromise that satisfies both sides with their "claimed passions" while to serve my own self interests by completely removing more people from the tax roles ending theft of their productivity, I see this as a win/win. Other than the OT part, I won't directly benefit but if I can just get the party started!
Now, offer up that idea to both sides in Washington and watch both of them scream and pull out their hair in rejecting it. There again will be a teaching moment.
you know the sad part about raising min wage... cost of living follows behind very quickly... so while $15 p/h sounds nice right now... you can take it to the bank that everything else will rise in price very soon after. an apartment that cost $500 a month will now cost 900+ for example... so in reality you're not really making that much more money. it's a balances game and until something is done to stop the cost of living from rising with and or faster than wages it will never be enough.
The cost of living goes up because the cost of goods and services goes up since wages are usually a major component of the cost to provide those goods or services.
The major impact is on the middle income wage earners whose wages do not go up but their cost of living does.
Thinking back to Jimmy Carter and his admonitions to Americans to be more frugal, if minimum wages goes up, Americans may stop eating out as much and purchasing other minimum wage provided goods and services.
Apply that example to any Company --UPS ??
Walmart may have 2 million employees, but they sure aren't working the check out isles!!! Geez
This is a blatant lie.
For a less cartoonish look, read this:
and this:
and from Walmart's own site:
Today, Walmart employs more than 1.3 million U.S. associates at more than 4,700 stores and clubs nationwide. Every year, we promote about 160,000 people globally to jobs with more responsibility and higher pay. In the U.S., the average, full-time hourly wage is $12.81.
anyone CAN give raises... it's their choice if they do or not. Sadly if they do, most of the time it also has a ripple effect on the price of their product... that tends to go up too, to match the new salary. that's why despite our wages being 50x more than it was 50 years ago, we STILL can't afford to live on min wage.... because the cost of living goes up with it.
unless govt is willing to step in and put a stop to the cost of living rising everytime min wage does, raising min wage will never be enough.
If everyone was a millionaire nobody would be rich. Its all relative.
Not really.
All Norwegians become crown millionaires, in oil saving landmark
theoretical crown millionaire
Not that Norwegians will be able to access or spend the money
annnd that's norway... not usa
That money is all held by the government so not in the individual people's hands. It will just mean that the country will be funded for programs in the future. And even if all Norwegians WERE millionaires, that is not everybody. There are many other people in the world.
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The Lake Oswego Police Department conducted a School Zone Enforcement detail on Thursday, April 27, 2017. The morning detail along Country Club Road adjacent to Lake Oswego High School started at 7:15 am and finished at 8:30 am. This detail was conducted during the posted 20 mph school speed designation.
During the hour plus long operation, a total of 27 citations were issued. The highest speed cited was 41 mph and the lowest speed cited was 32 mph. The average speed cited was 34 mph in the posted 20 mph school zone. All speeding citations were a minimum fine amount of $320. The fastest speed, 41 mph, incurred a fine amount of $520. In addition six of the citations issued were not speed related but included: Fail to Stop and Remain Stop for a Pedestrian in a Crosswalk, Fail to Obey a Traffic Control Device, Cell Phone Use and No Operators License.
One driver stopped for speeding in the school zone was taken into custody for a warrant issued by the City of Beaverton for Fail to Perform the Duties of a Driver (Hit and Run).
We encourage all drivers to please be aware of their speeds in the school zones throughout Lake Oswego. Safety and voluntarily compliance is the police department's goal.
The School Zone Enforcement detail was made possible with funds received from a traffic safety grant designed to promote pedestrian awareness and safety as well as driver awareness and safety from Clackamas County Department of Transportation Traffic Safety.
Another School Zone Enforcement detail will be scheduled later in May 2017 on Boones Ferry Road near the Lake Grove Elementary School.


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GRETNA'S great adventure may have ended in agony for Rowan Alexander – but the man who led them through the divisions insists memories of their stunning rise will never fade.
It's now 10 years since Alexander was forced to wait anxiously at Hampden to see if his club would be granted entry to the SFL. They got the nod and took just five years to reach the SPL, coming within a whisker of winning the Scottish Cup on the way.
Alexander was controversially removed from office just weeks before Gretna won promotion to the top flight but still fondly recalls the glory days of a club that went bust a year later after racking up massive debts.
Alexander said: "The whole thing was incredible.
"We still hold the record as the only team from the third tier of Scottish football to reach the Scottish Cup Final. And that got us into the UEFA Cup. We were then nominated in the BBC's Sports Personality Team of the Year contest and four of us went to their studios for the finals.
"It was surreal and we were pinching ourselves! That memory will never leave me."
Gretna's surge to glory was bankrolled by Brooks Mileson and Alexander recalled: "When I first met Brooks I told him the youth set-up needed £14,000 in sponsorship to keep going.
"He just wrote a cheque and chucked it down in front of me.
"Brooks wasn't even part of the club yet. All I knew was he was a guy in jeans with a ponytail who smoked constantly."


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What is Allen's nickname?
a) The Bionic Man
b) Rick the Raven
c) The Thunder God
d) The Mighty Thor
Today's Question: Thirty years ago today, Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen played his first concert since losing his left arm in a car accident at the Monsters of Rock Festival at Castle Donington in England.
What is Allen's nickname?
a) The Bionic Man
b) Rick the Raven
c) The Thunder God
d) The Mighty Thor
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2004-Bruce Hornsby releases Halcyon Days, with guest appearances by Sting, Eric Clapton and Elton John.
1999-Bono's wife Ali gives birth to the couple's third child, a boy they name Elijah Bob Patricius Guggi Q.
1997-Metallica's James Hetfield marries Francesca, a former costumer for the band.
1989-Metallica's Two of One video is certified gold and platinum.
1986-Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen plays his first concert since losing his left arm in a car accident.
1974-Bad Company, the British supergroup formed by ex-members of Free, King Crimson and Mott the Hoople, releases its debut single, "Can't Get Enough."
1973-The Rolling Stones "Angie" is released as a single in the U.K. Its U.S. release will take place 11 days later.
1968-Deep Purple releases a cover of Joe South's "Hush."
1964-The Kinks' "You Really Got Me" is released in the U-K.
1060-The Beatles play their first gig in Hamburg.
Gilby Clarke – 54 years old
Solo/ex-Rock Star Supernova/ex-Heart/ex-Guns n' Roses guitarist. Born in 1962.
Sib Hashian – 67 years old
Ex-Boston drummer. Born in 1949.
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Vascular improvements in the nonactive regions during exercise are likely primarily mediated by increased shear rate (SR). Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) experience sublesional vascular deconditioning and could potentially benefit from upper body exercise‐induced increases in lower body SR. The present study utilized a single bout of incremental arm‐crank exercise to generate exercise‐induced SR changes in the superficial femoral artery in an effort to evaluate the acute postexercise impact on superficial femoral artery endothelial function via flow‐mediated dilation (FMD), and determine regulatory factors in the nonactive legs of individuals with and without SCI. Eight individuals with SCI and eight age, sex, and waist‐circumference‐matched able‐bodied (AB) controls participated. Nine minutes of incremental arm‐crank exercise increased superficial femoral artery anterograde SR (P = 0.02 and P < 0.01), retrograde SR (P < 0.01 and P < 0.01), and oscillatory shear index (OSI) (P < 0.001 and P < 0.001) in both SCI and AB, respectively. However, these SR alterations resulted in acute postexercise increases in FMD in the AB group only (SCI 6.0 ± 1.2% to 6.3 ± 2.7%, P = 0.74; AB 7.5 ± 1.4% to 11.2 ± 1.4%, P = 0.03). While arm exercise has many cardiovascular benefits and results in changes in SR patterns in the nonactive legs, these changes are not sufficient to induce acute changes in FMD among individuals with SCI, and therefore are less likely to stimulate exercise training‐associated improvements in nonactive limb endothelial function. Understanding the role of SR patterns on FMD brings us closer to designing effective strategies to combat impaired vascular function in both healthy and clinical populations.
It is clear from in vitro, and more recently human studies, that alterations in both the magnitude and pattern of shear stress acting on the endothelial cell wall can have substantial influences on endothelial health. Elevations in anterograde shear rate (SR; a surrogate for shear stress in the absence of measures of blood viscosity) commonly observed with exercise are associated with increased cardiac output and muscle blood flow, and have been described as atheroprotective (Chiu et al. 2009; Chiu and Chien 2011). In contrast, it has been shown in vitro that low flow, oscillatory, or turbulent SR results in decreased endothelial cell function (Chiu et al. 2009; Chiu and Chien 2011).
Regular exercise has been shown to enhance endothelial function as evidenced by augmented flow‐mediated dilation (FMD) of peripheral conduit arteries in humans (Clarkson et al. 1999). These enhancements may be partially mediated by the repeated increases in blood flow and SR that occur during exercise (Walther et al. 2008). Exercise not only leads to improvements in vascular structure and function in active regions (Tinken et al. 2010), but can also result in vascular adaptations in nonactive regions such as improved upper extremity FMD following leg cycling (Linke et al. 2001). Interestingly, recent work has reported larger acute releases in nitric oxide in response to oscillatory versus pure anterograde SR during exercise (Green et al. 2005). These findings support the concept that SR patterns may have important implications for endothelial health, and that acute stimulus response studies in this area may provide valuable information about regulation of endothelial health.
Several studies have investigated the effects of a single bout of lower body exercise on brachial artery FMD. Conflicting results from these studies include reports of acute increases (Harris et al. 2008; Zhu et al. 2010), decreases (Dawson et al. 2008; Johnson et al. 2012b) or no change (Rognmo et al. 2008; Jones et al. 2010) in brachial artery FMD following lower body aerobic or resistance exercise. Few of these studies have examined the components of the SR pattern (mean, anterograde, retrograde) during exercise and important information is likely missed when SR patterns induced by exercise are not considered or when only mean SR is reported.
Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) experience deconditioning of and augmented SR in paralyzed limb vasculature. Previous reports have shown reduced superficial femoral artery diameter, increased superficial femoral artery SR, but preserved or increased superficial femoral artery FMD in individuals with SCI compared to able‐bodied controls (AB) (Schmidt‐Trucksass et al. 2000; De Groot et al. 2003; de Groot et al. 2004; Thijssen et al. 2008). These unexpected paralyzed limb FMD responses after SCI could be attributed to chronic elevations in anterograde SR and subsequent upregulation of endothelial nitric oxide synthase, or perhaps explained by structural adaptations or neural factors (West et al. 2013). It is unknown whether upper extremity exercise, a common mode of exercise in this population, can induce acute alterations in SR in the nonactive lower extremities, and thereby lead to improvements in lower extremity FMD. Although anterograde SR is chronically elevated through sublesional vasculature, acute repeated increases in oscillatory SR from exercise (including both anterograde and retrograde) could create a stimulus for endothelial function adaptations. As such, individuals with SCI who lack lower limb function could benefit from these upper body exercise‐induced increases in lower body SR and endothelial function improvements.
The objective of the present study was to investigate exercise‐induced SR pattern changes in the superficial femoral artery during supine arm cranking in individuals with SCI and AB controls. Superficial femoral artery FMD was assessed before and after a single bout of arm‐crank exercise. We hypothesized that in both groups arm‐crank exercise would augment anterograde and retrograde SR in the superficial femoral artery and acutely improve superficial femoral artery FMD.
Eight individuals with SCI (level of injury T4–T11, AIS A‐C, 11.9 ± 11.4 years postinjury) were recruited from Southern Ontario to participate. Eight AB persons matched for age, sex, height, body mass index, and waist circumference were recruited as controls (Table 1). The study procedures were approved by the Hamilton Health Sciences Research Ethics committee in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, adhered to the Declaration of Helsinki, and all of the participants gave previous written informed consent.
Experimental design
Each participant came to the laboratory on two occasions for approximately one and a half hours. The first visit consisted of the peak aerobic capacity test (VO2peak) and body composition assessment. The second visit consisted of the vascular assessments and supine exercise. Participants abstained from caffeine and alcohol for ≥12 h and abstained from physical activity for a ≥24 h prior to both testing sessions. For the vascular assessments, participants arrived between 9–11 am in a fasted state (≥8 h), and assessments were conducted in a quiet, temperature‐controlled room (22–24°C). Participants lay supine for 10–15 min prior to any data collection to ensure stability of resting measures. Heart rate was monitored continuously throughout all testing procedures using a single lead electrocardiograph (ECG, Model ML123, ADInstruments Inc., Colorado Springs, CO). Supine blood pressure was measured discretely in triplicate at baseline and immediately post exercise using an automated blood pressure device (Dinamap, GE Healthcare; Horten, Norway).
Superficial femoral artery FMD was assessed in the dominant leg (determined to be the same side as the dominant arm) before and after 9 min of continuous incremental supine arm‐cranking exercise (increasing every 3 min with absolute intensities of 40, 50, 60 W for every participant).
Visit 1 experimental procedures
Peak oxygen uptake.
Peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) was assessed via a symptom‐limited graded arm‐crank ergometer test (Lode Angio BV, Groningen, the Netherlands). Cardiac stability and heart rate were monitored throughout the test using a 1‐lead ECG (PowerLab 15T, ADInstruments) and a Polar heart rate monitor (Polar T31, Polar Electro, Quebec, Canada). The test began with no resistance at a cadence of 60–80 rpm; after a 1‐min warm‐up the resistance increased every minute by 10 W. Participants continued arm cranking until volitional fatigue or if they were unable to maintain a cadence of 30 rpm. Expired gas and ventilatory parameters were acquired throughout the protocol. Blood pressure was assessed immediately following and throughout recovery to ensure that it returned to baseline values following the exercise test. VO2peak was determined to be the highest 30‐sec average oxygen consumption.
Body composition.
Dual energy x‐ray absorptiometry (Hologic Inc., Waltham, MA) was utilized to assess for whole body fat (%). Dual energy x‐ray absorptiometry is a "gold standard" measure of body composition and an effective method to characterize body composition in people with SCI (Jones et al. 1998).
Visit 2 experimental procedures
Flow‐mediated dilation and shear rate.
To examine superficial femoral artery FMD, duplex ultrasound (Vivid Q, GE Medical Systems, Horten, Norway) was used to obtain a simultaneous brightness‐mode image of the superficial femoral artery (13 MHz) and pulsed‐wave blood velocity measurements (4 MHz). Superficial femoral artery images were acquired 3–5 cm distal to the common femoral bifurcation. Preocclusion data were collected for 30‐sec followed by a 5‐min period of ischemia via inflating a pneumatic cuff positioned on the distal thigh to an occlusion pressure of 200 mmHg (at least 50 mmHg above systolic blood pressure) using a rapid cuff inflator (E20 Rapid Cuff Inflator, AG 101 Cuff Inflator Air Source, Hokanson, WA). Upon cuff deflation, postocclusion data were collected continuously for 5‐min.
Images were ECG‐gated and obtained at a frame rate of 7.7 frames/s. Off‐line analyses involved selecting end diastolic frames from preocclusion and postocclusion images and saving them to digital imaging and communications in medicine file format (Sante DICOM Editor, Version 3.1.20, Santesoft; Greece). End diastolic diameters were analyzed from the near wall to the far wall at the adventitia‐media interface using custom‐designed semiautomated edge‐detection software (Artery Measurement System Image and Data Analysis, Tomas Gustavsson; Sweden). Relative FMD was then calculated as shown below:
Test–retest reliability has been calculated previously for superficial femoral artery RFMD for both SCI and AB in our laboratory (unpublished data); the intraclass correlation coefficient and coefficient of variation was 0.90 and 9% for SCI superficial femoral artery RFMD and 0.95 and 3% for AB superficial femoral artery RFMD, respectively.
Sample volume (gate width) for the pulsed‐wave velocity measures encompassed the entire superficial femoral artery lumen (from intima‐to‐intima) so that measurements of blood velocity represent a mean of the entire cross‐sectional area of the superficial femoral artery. Raw blood velocity profiles were outsourced to a spectral analyzer (Neurovision 500M TCD, Multigon Instruments; Yonkers, NY). Intensity‐weighted mean red blood cell velocity was fast Fourier transformed and acquired with an analog to digital data acquisition system for off‐line beat‐to‐beat analyses (PowerLab 16/35 with LabChart 7 Pro, ADInstruments Inc.). SR was calculated (Parker et al. 2009) as shown below:
Exercise intervention.
Prior to initiating exercise, baseline superficial femoral artery diameter and blood velocity data were collected. Mean SR, anterograde SR, retrograde SR, and oscillatory shear index (OSI) components were analyzed off‐line using PowerLab. OSI represents a measure of the magnitude of shear oscillation or shear reversal; for purely oscillatory flow the OSI attains a maximum value of 0.5. Consistently high values of OSI have been associated with endothelial dysfunction (He and Ku 1996). OSI was calculated (Newcomer et al. 2008) as shown below:
The vertical lines represent the absolute values of the SR components. Each participant then performed 9 min of continuous supine arm‐crank exercise (3 × 3‐min of increasing intensity: 40, 50, 60 W) using a Monark arm ergometer (Monark Rehab Trainer 881e, Monark Exercise AB, Varberg, Sweden). Participants were instructed to maintain a comfortable cadence of 60 rpm. During the last 30‐sec of each exercise intensity, superficial femoral artery diameters and blood velocity measures (mean, anterograde, retrograde, OSI) were obtained. Exercise intensity and cardiovascular stability was maintained in these 30 sec of data collection, evidenced by a stable heart rate. Velcro straps were secured around the participant's hips and thighs to minimize lower body movement and to facilitate data collection, but were not tight enough to impact SR patterns. Prior to and following the 9‐min exercise intervention, dominant leg RFMD (determined to be the same side as hand dominance) was assessed.
Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 20.0 software (IBM Corporation, Armonk, NY). Baseline characteristics (demographics and vasculature) are presented as mean ± SD; independent t‐tests were used to assess any differences between groups (SCI vs. AB). A factorial‐repeated measures analysis of variance was used with the factor being group (SCI vs. AB) and the repeated measures being time (pre vs. postintervention) to determine the effects of arm exercise on superficial femoral artery RFMD. A post hoc t‐test with Bonferroni correction was performed when a significant interaction effect was found. Paired t‐tests were used to determine the differences in SR components (mean, anterograde, retrograde) at baseline at and end‐intervention. Statistical significance was determined at P < 0.05.
If baseline diameter differences were found in response to the exercise intervention for RFMD assessments, covariate‐adjusted means for diameter change using a linear mixed model taking into account repeated measures was used. Briefly, we logarithmically transformed pre‐ and peak‐diameters and calculated the change in diameter on the logged scale. This value was entered as the dependent variable with log baseline as the covariate. Covariate‐adjusted means for diameter change during the FMD assessments were obtained, back‐transformed, and then converted to a 'corrected' adjusted percentage change by subtracting one from the back‐transformed value and multiplying it by 100 (Atkinson et al. 2013). Data are presented as mean ± SD, with P < 0.05 considered statistically significant.
All participants completed the entire protocol. No differences were found in age, anthropometrics, % body fat, resting heart rate, or resting blood pressure between SCI and AB controls. Aerobic capacity (VO2peak) was lower in SCI (P < 0.01) (Table 1). Heart rate and blood pressure at rest and in response to exercise are shown in Table 2.
Doppler blood velocity profiles for superficial femoral artery at baseline and at 9 min of arm exercise in SCI and AB are shown in Figure 1. Average heart rate was not different between groups at rest or at 9 min of exercise. These representative blood velocity profiles show enhanced anterograde SR in SCI with comparable retrograde SR between groups at both rest and at 9 min of exercise. Group averages for anterograde and retrograde SR at baseline and at 9 min of exercise are shown in Figure 2.
Time between arm‐crank exercise and post‐RFMD assessment was 77 ± 19 and 75 ± 31 sec for SCI and AB, respectively (P = 0.84). During arm exercise, there were increases in the absolute magnitude of superficial femoral artery anterograde SR (P = 0.02), retrograde SR (P < 0.01), and OSI (P < 0.001) in the SCI group, but no change in RFMD post‐exercise (P = 0.74). There were increases in the absolute magnitude of all superficial femoral artery SR components (mean SR P = 0.03, anterograde SR P < 0.01, retrograde SR P < 0.01, OSI P < 0.001) during arm exercise in the AB group, and an increase in RFMD post‐exercise (P < 0.01) (Table 3, Figs 2 and 3). A difference in baseline diameter pre‐ to postexercise in the AB group was observed (Table 3); after adjusting for baseline diameter the significant improvement in RFMD for the AB group remained (P = 0.03) (Fig. 3). When looking at SCI versus AB, comparable changes in SR parameters were observed with exercise, but smaller FMD changes were observed in SCI versus AB.
While 9 min of arm‐cranking exercise resulted in increases in both anterograde and retrograde SR through the nonworking limb (superficial femoral artery) in both SCI and AB, superficial femoral artery RFMD was only augmented in the AB group. These group differences in nonactive limb FMD responses to acute exercise indicate that arm exercise training is not likely to improve superficial femoral artery function in individuals with SCI. These findings highlight the multilayered regulation of endothelial function and the requirement to consider many factors including SR magnitude and pattern as well as metabolic and neural influences when designing interventions to impact endothelial function.
When assessing individual RFMD responses it appears that some participants with SCI were 'responders' while others were 'non‐responders' to the exercise intervention (i.e., exercise caused an improvement in nonactive limb RFMD) (Fig. 3). A closer look at participant characteristics of 'responders' versus 'non‐responders' revealed no particular pattern for age, level or severity of injury, years postinjury, blood pressure, smoking, anthropometrics, or baseline RFMD. The unchanged RFMD in the SCI group after arm‐crank exercise may be associated with: (1) lack of exercise‐induced increases in systolic blood pressure; (2) existence of a critical threshold of SR change or ratio of anterograde to retrograde SR change required to induce changes in RFMD; (3) elevated systemic oxidative stress; and/or (4) lack of sympathetic nervous system activity.
Previous work in humans has suggested acute endothelial changes may require a critical threshold of exercise intensity, likely related to increases in blood pressure and SR (Hallmark et al. 2014). Although the specific exercise intensity threshold required for RFMD changes is unknown, it has been proposed that RFMD increases following moderate intensity exercise (Johnson et al. 2012a), and decreases following high intensity exercise (Rognmo et al. 2008; Birk et al. 2013). In our study, both the SCI and AB groups exercised at the same power output resulting in the groups exercising at 60 and 46% of their peak power output, respectively. These intensity levels are both considered moderate, so the inconsistent RFMD response is more likely to be attributed to group differences in blood pressure and SR with exercise. The AB group experienced exercise‐associated increases in systolic blood pressure and heart rate while the SCI group experienced increases in heart rate only. It has been demonstrated that exercise‐induced shear stress‐mediated nitric oxide release depends on increases in both blood pressure and heart rate, and cannot be achieved with increases in heart rate alone (Green et al. 2002).
With regards to SR, it has been shown that elevating the brachial artery retrograde SR component during lower body exercise above normal physiological levels attenuated brachial artery RFMD (Johnson et al. 2012a). In the present study the SCI group experienced relatively greater magnitude increases in the retrograde component of SR (400 vs. 265% increase), less anterograde SR (55 vs. 135% increase), and more OSI (203 vs. 43%) compared to AB. Perhaps the lower relative anterograde increases and higher OSI change with exercise in the SCI group resulted in less atheroprotective SR alteration on the endothelial cells. An alternative explanation may be linked to the higher baseline anterograde SR observed in the SCI group (P < 0.01); it is possible that when exercising at a moderate intensity the SCI group achieved an absolute anterograde SR level close to what is experienced during high intensity exercise in AB. The consequence of these different SR pattern responses between groups could have contributed to the differential FMD changes observed between groups.
The pathophysiology of SCI is characterized by increased oxidative stress secondary to the primary injury (Jia et al. 2012). In addition, reactive oxygen species production is greater in obese compared to lean adults (Vincent et al. 2004), and in the present study the SCI cohort was obese (body fat >25%) while the AB cohort was not (body fat 21%) (Table 1). Reactive oxygen species production can scavenge nitric oxide and thereby impair nitric oxide‐dependent vasodilation, and in turn, RFMD (Jessup 1996). Exercise is also known to increase reactive oxygen species (Gomes et al. 2012) and can reduce nitric oxide bioavailability (Bergholm et al. 1999); elevations in reactive oxygen species have been suggested as a potential mechanism for the observed reduction in RFMD immediately following high intensity exercise (Birk et al. 2013). It is probable that individuals with SCI have higher levels of basal oxidative stress, and may respond to exercise by producing a greater quantity of reactive oxygen species when compared to AB controls. This increased oxidative stress with exercise may have contributed to the unchanged superficial femoral artery RFMD in the SCI group in the present study.
The final factor to take into consideration when examining the lack of RFMD response to exercise in the SCI group is sympathetic activity. Since sympathetic nerve activity decreases for several hours following an exercise bout (Floras et al. 1989; Halliwill et al. 2013), it is possible that improvements in RFMD following a single bout of moderate intensity exercise can be partially explained by attenuation of sympathetic flow to conduit artery smooth muscle, in addition to increased nitric oxide bioavailability in AB persons. It is likely that sympathetic innervation to the peripheral vasculature was altered in all participants with SCI in the present study; evidence of altered sympathetic activity in the SCI group is seen when examining superficial femoral artery diameter responses to the exercise intervention. In the AB group, superficial femoral artery diameter decreased during the exercise intervention (Table 3) providing an indication of supra‐spinal sympathetic regulation. No changes in superficial femoral artery diameter were seen in the SCI group. In a state of altered sympathetic modulation such as SCI, it is conceivable that the lack of change in sympathetic tone postexercise could contribute to the absence of RFMD change.
Several limitations need to be addressed. We did not exclude participants with SCI with previous cardiovascular disease or current cardiovascular risk factors; five individuals with SCI were previous or current smokers, and one had sustained a previous stroke. None of the AB participants were smokers or had previous or current cardiovascular disease. However, previous work in our laboratory observed acute improvements in brachial FMD in individuals with coronary artery disease following exercise (Currie et al. 2012). Another limitation is that all participants in both the SCI and AB groups exercised at the same absolute intensity resulting in slightly different relative intensities; however, the intensity levels were both considered moderate. The AB group was working at a lower relative intensity yet achieved a greater relative anterograde SR response and improved RFMD; therefore the absence of response in the SCI group could not be due to the different relative intensities. Further, increased muscular stabilization of the legs and torso (seen in the AB group) has been shown to increase oxygen uptake during arm‐crank exercise (Sawka 1986); therefore the relative oxygen consumption of the muscles responsible for arm cranking between groups was likely more similar. A final limitation in the present study was the lack of any direct examination of sympathetic nervous system activity, such as the sympathetic skin response test demonstrated to be an appropriate estimate of autonomic function in SCI (Berger et al. 2014). Knowledge of sympathetic innervation at rest and during the exercise intervention could provide insight on the distinct responses between SCI and AB.
Summary and future directions
The SCI and AB cohorts responded differently to arm exercise‐induced superficial femoral artery SR alterations: the SCI group experienced no change in superficial femoral artery RFMD while the AB group had a significant improvement in superficial femoral artery RFMD. Upon closer inspection of SR patterns between groups, we found that the SCI group had significantly higher resting anterograde SR (P < 0.01), and in response to exercise the SCI group experienced smaller relative anterograde (atheroprotective) and a greater relative retrograde (atherogenic) SR increases when compared to AB. Perhaps baseline and exercise SR patterns influence endothelial cell responses. It is likely that altered metabolic (elevated reactive oxygen species) and neural (disrupted sympathetic innervation) factors contribute to the way in which endothelial cells respond to altered SR environments.
It is possible that in SCI, arm‐only exercise does not provide a sufficient stimulus to influence peripheral vessels that lack sympathetic innervation. In contrast, perhaps lower extremity exercise (i.e., functional electrical stimulation, body weight supported treadmill training, combined arm‐leg exercise) could evoke upper extremity vascular function improvements. Future studies should explore the short and long‐term effects of different modes, intensities, and durations of exercise on endothelial health in both healthy and clinical populations, as well as resolve the influence of metabolic and neural factors on endothelial function responses.
Conflict of Interest
None declared.
We thank Tessa Luijben, Irena Doublet, Greg McGill, and Tena Jermey for their help during the experiments.
Funding Information
This project was funded, in part, with support from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (RGPIN 238819‐13), Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation and Rick Hansen Institute (2011‐ONF‐RHI‐MT‐888), and Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS).
- Manuscript Received: March 7, 2015.
- Manuscript Accepted: March 11, 2015.
- © 2015 The Authors. Physiological Reports published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. on behalf of the American Physiological Society and The Physiological Society.
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Though I was already running a fever and had mucus pouring out of my nose (isn't that a lovely picture?) by the time I got to the Minimates panel at New York Comic Con 2015 last Thursday night, I stayed for the entire panel to make sure I didn't miss anything important. And it's a good thing I did, because Diamond Select Toys announced an entire series of Minimates that weren't on display on the actual show floor! Coming in early 2016–the Walgreens exclusive Marvel Minimates Series 2 figures, including Taskmaster, Gamora, Thanos and more!Continue Reading →
For the first time ever, Sideshow Collectibles made the long journey across to the east coast with a marquee booth on the floor at New York Comic Con 2015!
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Not only was the next series of Animated Marvel Minimates shown–plus Spider-Gwen–but an all-new series also debuted: Marvel Minimates Series 65 is all Deadpool, all the time! And hey–it's the first action figure of X-Force's Siryn ever!!Continue Reading →
Though I was progressively getting sicker as the day went on yesterday, there was no way I was leaving the Javits Center before the Minimates panel from 6:45-7:45 last night.
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Happy New York Comic Con 2015, everyone! Like Christmas, NYCC comes but once a year–and just like Christmas gets Christmas Eve, there's a New York Comic Con Eve celebration held each year! And at last night's pre-NYCC Party, as expected, several new 6″ Marvel Legends 2016 figures were revealed, including Scourge, Whirlwind, Sharon Carter… and a Jim Lee Rogue figure!Continue Reading →
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Way Finding
February 23, 2012 by Natalie
I just spent the week in Duluth, Minnesota, Austin's hometown. Every time I visit, I fall a little bit more in love with Duluth. Right on the edge of Lake Superior and not so very far from the Boundary Waters, this place has a strong gravitational pull. In the summer it is Northern enough to see some Northern Lights. In the winter it snows sometimes by flakes and sometimes by inches. On the shore of Lake Superior the ice makes creaking sounds, an understated articulation of something that is probably quite profound.
After a few days of running on the trails, sucking down cold dry air like it is happy hour, I get giddy enough to ask myself: Could I live here? I see a pink-cheeked version of myself on the Superior Hiking Trail, in canoes, on skis, and often in the company of loons and moose. I watch this imaginary me running and tromping and floating my way through the seasons.
And then I remember that in Duluth, Minnesota, there is a biking season. Which means there is a season (or two) that are not biking seasons. If it were just a matter of loving cycling, I could certainly ride the trainer through winter months. I could get a mountain bike with studded tires. But here's the thing I have come to understand about biking: Biking is, for me, a way of making my home.
When I bike, I build a home through movement. With enough repetition, streets and hills that were once foreign become familiar. And after time, I learn the effort behind a trip to the coast, the strength of the headwinds in the Gorge, the swift descents of the hills and mountains. Over time, my range expands to new places, and so does my home.
The bike isn't just and tool of transportation, a way of getting from one place to the next. A bike is both the map and the territory at the same time, built directly into my lungs, my muscles, and my heart. And after a decade in Portland, it's as much in me as I am in it.


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Sarah's Travels
Date: 21 April 2013
The parking lot itself is quite spectacular (my bike - extreme left - is very happy there, could live there...)
Terrace of the Bull Taco snack bar (has to be one of the nicest snack bar terraces in the whole world):
Could not resist adding this photo of the campground store because their logo is so nice:
View from the first camp site (looking North):
Same view, but closer to the edge:
Looking straight West, two surfers:
Same view, with more bluff:
View of the Coast towards the South with close-up on the bluff:
Regarding the bluff, the campground has a sign with the following message (including interesting facts about the ground squirrels): Stay off of the bluffs!!
The coastal bluffs in this region were formed by the accumulation of mineral and organic sediments laid down by the Pacific Ocean during the last ice age. In more recent times, the ocean level has receded, leaving the sedimentary deposits exposed in elevated marine terraces. Once exposed, these terraces were eroded along the seaward margins leaving the steep coastal bluffs present in the park today. This natural erosion continues today, and is aggravated by human and rodent activity on the bluff.
Short cuts up and down the face of the bluffs by park visitors and the burrowing by ground squirrels are very destructive and contribute in a major way to the loss of bluff vegetation and soils. Areas lacking in vegetation are the most susceptible to erosion. A key factor in the bluff stabilization work begun recently is to reduce human and rodent activities affecting the bluffs, and to repair damaged bluff areas with planting and other measures. Please help in this effor by staying off of the bluffs.
Notice the nice artwork on the floor of the landing?
Top of the staircase, just beside the terrace of the Bull Taco:
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David Jones submits boutique plans for Brisbane's James Street precinct
Department store giant David Jones has submitted its plans for a boutique store at Fortitude Valley's trendy James Street precinct, the second such store in Australia.
The plans were submitted to Brisbane City Council late last month.
The material change of use application would see the former Space furniture shop converted into the boutique David Jones store.
Planned to open "early" in 2017, David Jones James Street would include 1437 square metres of floor space over four levels.
It would be the second David Jones boutique in Australia, following the opening of a store at Barangaroo in the Sydney CBD in November.
Comment was sought from David Jones on Sunday, but announcing the expansion in October, chief executive John Dixon said the Fortitude Valley precinct was a good fit for the company's new venture.
"James Street is one of Brisbane's most vibrant shopping and lifestyle precincts making it an ideal location for our new boutique format," he said.
"This dynamic format enables us to deliver an innovative store experience in a smaller footprint, with a customised fashion and beauty offering and specialised services.
"We are excited to be further growing our footprint in Queensland.
"The James Street store follows the opening of our recent flagship at Pacific Fair and the announcement of our first Sunshine Coast store, demonstrating our confidence in the state."
There have been mixed fortunes for high-end retail in Brisbane, with David Jones's arch rival Myer set to close its Brookside store this month.
Cameron Atfield is PM editor at the Brisbane Times
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