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Monogenic Diabetes
December 29, 2015 by Jessi McGill
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Monogenic diabetes is a lesser known form of diabetes that is often misdiagnosed as type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Monogenic diabetes occurs when there is a mutation of a single gene. There are around 30,000 individual genes in the body, and more than 20 genes are linked to diabetes. The most common forms of monogenic diabetes are neonatal diabetes and maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY).
Neonatal diabetes (NDM) is a rare form of monogenic diabetes that occurs in the first 6 months of life. Approximately one in 100,000 to 500,000 live births will have neonatal diabetes. Often neonatal diabetes is misdiagnosed as type 1 diabetes, but type 1 diabetes typically occurs after the first 6 months of life. There are two types of neonatal diabetes, permanent neonatal diabetes (PNDM) and transient neonatal diabetes (TNDM). In TNDM the condition disappears during infancy and can reappear later in life. Many fetuses with NDM do not grow well in the womb and fail to gain weight and grow as rapidly as other infants. With appropriate diabetes therapy, growth and development can normalize.
MODY is diagnosed in 1-2% of people with diabetes. It is a highly inherited mutation, and typically patients present with a significant family history of diabetes. Frequently MODY diabetics have symptoms that are moderate or absent and are only diagnosed with diabetes after routine lab work. Younger healthier people are often misdiagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and overweight people are often misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes. In cases where the person has a strong family history of diabetes, a genetic test will be performed to confirm MODY and the rest of the family should also be tested after a diagnosis.
Scientists are not sure why genetic mutations occur, but they do know that they can be either spontaneous or hereditary. Hereditary mutations are passed from parent to child and in this case they are not dependent on the sex of the parent. Spontaneous mutations occur during fetal development, and can become hereditary for the next generation.
Treatment for monogenic diabetes varies. Certain forms require no intervention as slightly elevated blood sugar levels are considered "normal" for the individual and will not lead to complications later. Many forms of monogenic diabetes are controlled with sulfonylureas or oral medication, and some will require insulin. Genetic testing can be done to determine what the best treatment for diabetes would be depending on the particular mutated gene.


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Daly is home to one of the greenest locales in California. It has lush green forests and wide spaces on which to develop beautiful homes. Daly City homes have a sense of charm about them, and the residents don't want anything too extravagant or massive. They like to have an eclectic look to their finishes and focus on minor aesthetics and overall themes of the homes. The city still has a European flair to it, with many homes remodelling their kitchens and bathrooms according to that style of finish. With so much to do in Daly City, residents prefer to keep their homes looking quiet and cosy.
Kitchen Remodelling
Kitchen remodelling is a huge task that can take months if not done properly. With the proper planning and execution, you can remodel your kitchen with ease. You can opt for professional help or do it yourself. When you try to do it yourself you must be smart about knowing exactly what you want in your kitchen. Whether you need counter tops or a new cabinet set, you must be confident about your choice so that you can have a fun start to the year!
Get an Estimate
The first step in figuring out what your kitchen is going to cost is you consider your kitchen as a whole. You need to be able to figure out where your money is going to go and what are the biggest expenses in terms of execution. Prior to getting to the minor details, you need to be able to figure out how you want your kitchen to look. Start with a theme, or a "look" and then move from there. You want to be able to visualize the whole kitchen in one go.
Choose an appropriate theme
When you think about your kitchen's theme, you must be able to estimate what kind of theme you want to go for. When you have a theme in mind, you must be able to accentuate it with different looks and motifs. If you don't have a clear idea of what will go well with your furniture, your décor and the theme of your whole house, you should start with taking inspirations. You can go online, visit Pinterest or talk to your friends to get an idea of a great theme.
Ensure that the theme has an eternal feeling
How is the size of the kitchen? Will it fit all configurations? Would you have to remove or replace certain cabinet sets? All of these and more questions must be answered before you finalize a theme. Also, you need to be certain that the theme you select has a life-long kind of feel to it. It shouldn't be something that goes out of style in a year or two, or something that doesn't match the personality of the people in the home.
Plumbing, flooring and electrical will be some of the biggest concerns that you have to face head on. When you take on a kitchen remodelling program, then you must be aware of all the plumbing needs that you have to take care of. There may be additional pipes, problems with the mainline, and rearranging sinks, dishwashers and icemakers. You must be able to add up the labour costs and get all the requisite permits to go ahead with the remodelling.
When thinking about what kind of kitchen you're looking for, you must able to get a good "finish". You might be happy when your new kitchen is ready to go, but you must also focus on the final touches that make the kitchen look perfect. It could be polishing, taking appropriate cleaning actions and get professionals to help sharpen the edges. You want the kitchen to really flow with the rest of your home, and going for an aesthetic look should be high on your priority. You must have the kitchen inspire you and those who enter your home.
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WWE Canceling Manchester NXT Event In Wake of Bombing
WWE Cancels Manchester Event ... In Wake Of Bombing
The WWE is pulling the plug on a big event scheduled to go down in Manchester next month "out of respect for all those affected by the Manchester tragedy."
WWE's NXT Live event was set for June 6 at Manchester Arena -- the same place as the Ariana Grande concert bombing.
WWE officials say fans who purchased tickets will get a full refund -- and a FREE ticket to the next NXT show on Wednesday June 7 in Leeds.
And get this ... WWE says instead of performing the June 6 show, the wrestling superstars will spend time visiting with victims of the bombing.
WWE says it will also make a donation to the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund.


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Hi Ho, Hi Ho...Whatever
On the way to school, I passed the SRO (School Resource Officer) who had a truck pulled over. After I got to school and saw him, I asked him if he pulled the guy over for speeding, 'cause if he had, I was going to slow down on that road from now on. I tend to go a little too fast on that road; it's hard to go the speed limit!
I'm determined to have a good attitude this year. Last year was rough for me in that department for some reason. I told a couple of the teachers that I will have a good attitude this year; they were surprised when I told them I didn't have a good one last year. I'm glad it didn't show!
Honestly, I really like my job. I can't imagine doing anything else. Even with the paperwork, which seems to get worse every year. Even without the appreciation after bending over backwards to make sure a child gets the help he should get.
I saw one of my students this morning who is ready to be dismissed. That's what makes it worth it. Well, that and the smiles that I get most days from most of my students. And the hugs! There's nothing like a child coming up to you, just needing a hug.
The worst part of the day was: no internet. I managed to get my room back in order and print out a couple of forms that didn't require the internet. You don't realize how much you depend on the internet until it's not available.
The best part of the day: seeing my co-workers at one of my schools. There have been some changes: 1 teacher transferred, 1 retired, and 1 moved out of state. For those vacancies, 2 of last year's assistants filled them, and a new teacher filled the other one. The counselor retired at the end of last year but she walked in the door this morning. I asked her if she forgot she retired, and she said she's coming back as an assistant! At the end of last year, the staff took up money to present her with as a gift. Yesterday during our meeting, she made it clear that she was not returning the money!
This school is very fortunate that most of our assistants are retired teachers; it makes for a very strong staff.
Today is another day of meetings, but at my other school. Can't wait to see what changes have been made there!
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I pray that this is your best year ever, Mary. I still think it's just wrong that you are starting school so early this year; but, it is what it is. I admire your determination to have a good attitude. The children that you are charged with assisting are blessed to have you in their lives. Have a great week!ReplyDelete
Sorry I missed you-it was a crazy busy trip. Sister in law and family were in town when I got back from the reunion so we hung with them for the day. Spent all day yesterday in the airport. And I do mean ALL DAY!ReplyDelete
Happy Back to School!
Positive attitude means everything! Your year will most definitely be better, no matter what happens.ReplyDelete
OH MY GOODNESS, back to school already?! Where did the summer go?ReplyDelete
I know it's bittersweet - going back, the familiarity, the starting all over again. Glad your counselor got to come back...and I love that she's keeping her "gift!"
Have a great school year!
I hope you have a great year! I think your job is one of the hardest there is. As a parent, I want you to know how much I appreciate teachers who go that extra step in helping their students to succeed. Good luck!ReplyDelete
Sounds like a really strong staff. Smiled at the hugs comments...I use to love receiving those when I was a teacher. My kids hug me...but, you know what I mean :)ReplyDelete
Wow, you all start school early, don't you? ;-) Wishing you a very blessed school year!ReplyDelete
Hope it's a wonderful year. I can tell your students are very lucky to have you, you have a great, positive attitude.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 9:47 PM
Oh Mary, I cannot believe y'all have already started back!! I think that by deciding you're going to have a good attitude, you will have a TERRIFIC year! Chin up...how many Mondays until next May? LOLReplyDelete
Our school district had about 40 teachers retire this year (thanks to our wonderful governor). It's sad to see so much experience leave, but many of them will be back to sub, which is a blessing. All that said, a few people needed to leave. I'm looking forward to the new school year, though I'm ready to be done with summer school (Friday)! :) We start September 1st. How about you?ReplyDelete
It does seem like you've had a short summer, but a very good one. I hope you have a terrific school year full of smiles and happy faces from each of your students.ReplyDelete
If it makes you feel any better...I have to work orientation today. I will be leaving the house in just a few minutes. After orientation...I will probably work in my room. Then I will come home and pack feverishly for tomorrow. Have a good week....ReplyDelete
Always nice to see your co-workers after summer vacation. Sounds like a lot of changes happened. Have a wonderful year.ReplyDelete


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Ready to Move in! 2-bedroom apartment for sale in Cortijo del Golf Resort in Estepona. The apartment boasts a modern and contemporary design, open and bright spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows allow the sunlight to flood the living areas while connecting the terrace to the open plan living-dining room and kitchen. It is built to high standards, fully equipped and furnished with top quality appliances throughout the kitchen, over-size porcelain tiles floors, zircon, alarm and smoke detector. Each apartment has a garage and storage space.
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Critical Ideas an Answers on Determining Vocal Fach
I cannot count the requests I get from this web-site on vocal fach. How can I tell if a singer is a mezzo or soprano, baritone or tenor? It is a subject of great controversy in terms of importance. Unfortunately, I often spend my time repairing vocal damage as a result of singers being categorized incorrectly. I myself was trained as a tenor when I actually am a lyric baritone. After making the transition to baritone, it took approximately 4 years for my throat muscles to relax completely. As a high school student I instinctively sang along with all the "crooner" recordings. My voice loved the lyric baritone keys; however, every choral conductor wanted me to sing tenor just because I happened to be able to reach a high G. This is a tragic mistake on the part of many choral conductors who do not know the voice well enough to protect young singers from this potentially damaging experience. When a singer comes to me trying to make the transition up to a higher fach, I have two words to say: "BE CAREFUL!" I have seen so many ruined throats from singers trying to be a tenor or soprano when they were actually a lower-voiced singer. It can also be difficult on the voice for a singer to be singing as a lower-voiced singer when in all actuality they are a higher singer. Singers who sing higher tesitura and are a lower voice usually suffer from a high larynx position. Higher singers who sing in a lower fach usually do so with tremendous tongue and larynx depression. Both circumstances are extremely detrimental to vocal health.
Throughout this article, I hope to give teachers and singers some tools with which to determine the correct vocal fach of a singer. There are some gray areas, which are often confusing. Sometimes a lyric mezzo can sound very "sopranoish", especially if the back wall of the throat is not open and the larynx rides slightly high. The same goes for lyric baritones. They can sound dangerously close to a higher voice, especially if the throat is squeezed and the primary resonator (the pharynx) is closed. Often a lyric baritone does not have an extremely long chest register. In fact, some tenors may have a lower and bigger chest register than a lyric baritone. So what are the determining factors in such a situation? (1) vocal timbre and (2) vocal tesitura. If a lyric mezzo or a lyric baritone open the back wall of their throat, the result will NOT be a soprano or a tenor sound quality. Remember "middle voices, such as lyric mezzos or lyric baritone have a specific timbre. Two great examples of career "middle voices" are Frederica van Stade and Thomas Hampson. Neither of these singers is a higher voice. Teachers need to train their ears to be very specific in judging vocal quality. A lyric baritone may have a "tenorish" sound, however, does it ring like a true tenor voice and does it have a true tenor quality within the tone? Does the singer have to "spread the mouth opening" to make a "bright tenor sound"? (this is really a closed throat!) A lyric mezzo may sound light in the upper register. However, when the larynx is appropriately lowered and the voice picks up what I call that "smokey darkness" which only a mezzo has, the teacher might be very suspicious that the singer is really a true mezzo. Often lyric mezzos sound "sopranoish" if they "release the support" (breath resistance) as they go up into the upper register.
Helpful Tools: I have been teaching this technique for well over twenty years and during that time I have taught literally hundreds of singers from all over the world. During that time period, I have come up with several tools that help teachers and singers determine vocal fach.
Mezzo vs. Soprano:
(1) The "ng" arpeggio to determine mezzo vs. soprano: Have the singer vocalize an ascending arpeggio on "ng" with the "tongue-root" wide. If the voice flips dramatically into falsetto quality at high E-flat, this is an indicator that the voice is probably a lower instrument such a mezzo. If the "flip point" is higher such as high F or F-sharp, the singer is probably a soprano. The thicker the cords, the earlier the falsetto flip will occur. It is true that dramatic sopranos may "flip" as early as a mezzo. Then you must listen for timbre and study ease within given tesitura. A soprano will pick up "head resonance" and the voice will "ring" brighter lower in the scale than the mezzo. In my experience, I have found that most dramatic sopranos at one time or another have sung as mezzo sopranos.
(2) Vocal timbre: Have the singer vocalize a "hum" with the tongue between the lips on a 5-tone descending scale. During this "hum" have the singer "stretch the back of the throat separate from the tongue root". Image that the vowel origin occurs in the space behind the tongue. Then have the singer sing the five tone descending scale on the five vowels while keeping this open vowel space in the back of the throat. (tongue must remain forward in the mouth space). The result will be the singer's true vocal timbre. A mezzo will pick up a "dark and smoky" timbre. A soprano will still retain many more high overtones on the descending scale. The difference will be obvious.
Tenor vs. Baritone:
(1) Have the singer vocalize a three-tone scale in the extreme low register. Then have him slide two octaves on a "sirening" function connecting full voice on an umlaut "u" sound. Be sure that the singer keeps enough "i" in the sound while rounding to the "u" shape. Connect as high as possible in full voice. The umlaut "u" will protect the throat and keep the tongue from pulling back. If the singer is a baritone, he will connect only to the high A, possibly up to B-flat. However, the voice will not flip into the mechanism that adds the B-natural or high C because it does not exist. This makes it impossible for the singer to train as a tenor. If the singer flips into the high B-natural or high C or even higher, usually they are indeed a true tenor.
(2) This is the same as #2 in the soprano vs. mezzo section. "Hum" a five tone descending scale while stretching the back wall of the throat. (This is to be done in the lower register) Then sing the five vowels on the descending scale. If the singer is a baritone, the vocal timbre will take on a darker color, what some might call "chest resonance". If the singer is a tenor, the voice will keep much of its upper resonance or "head voice" quality. This is not as "fool proof" as for women. Some tenors can have quite a lot of "chest resonance" in their middle and lower registers. However, if the tenor sings with this "chestier sound" the upper register will suffer greatly.
Important thought: Some singers who choose to stay in the baritone or mezzo range suffer from a "lack of ring in the voice". I know one professional singer in New York who sings as a "mezzo-contralto" which is a term used more often in Europe. Her voice fatigues quickly because she sings on little or no true resonance. The voice has a "pushed down" quality or "depressed larynx" quality. This is abusive singing. She is depressing the larynx with the root of the tongue, an extremely unhealthy vocal production. The voice suffers from hoarseness continually and it is impossible for this singer to gain any degree of stamina. There is also breathiness in her tone. Here is a case of a psychological attachment to "being a low voice" at the expense of vocal health. I also believe that this person has had incorrect instruction and advice. Singing in the correct "fach" is critical to vocal health. My advice to most singers is: "If it feels wrong, it IS WRONG". Vocal fatigue is a "red light" to any singer whether they are professional or amateur. Vocal health is dependent on exercising the voice correctly.
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Prepping for his Broadway debut as Dmitry in Anastsia!
As of March 27th, Bruce will be back on Broadway, this time in the cast of Anastasia, and will be understudying the role of Dmitry! Congratulations on a well earned and much deserved trip back to 44th Street...right where you belong!
With a BA from Southeastern Louisiana State University and a diploma in Musical Theatre from the Florida School of the Arts in hand, Jordan cruised through Wenatchee with the Misoula Children's Theatre last year, and has now embarked on another tour with the National Theatre for Children. Watch for him in a city near you!
A recent graduate of the BFA program in musical theatre at Montclair State University, Trey has just joined the cast of the national tour of "Motown the Musical". Congratulations Trey - you're on your way to a bright future in Musical Theatre!
Is it Adam Vanek or an upper case letter H out for a day at the beach? This remarkable young performer, a recent graduate of the musical theatre program at the University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa), is truly a singer - dancer "extraordinare". After a busy summer season at Bucks County Playhouse, he's back in New York. But not for long; he just booked the national tour of Chicago, the Musical!
A graudate of the BFA Musical Theatre program at Ithaca College, Patrick is in New Orleans this summer appearing as Office Lockstock in a production of Urinetown, a co-production of The Nola Project and the University of New Orleans.
Heading into his final year in the BFA Musical Theatre Program at Florida State University, and not wanting to miss a beat, Collin has been a member of the ensemble company at Wagon Wheel Theatre this summer (2017).
Chris just completed his bachelor's degree in musical theatre at Marymount Manhattan College, going from NYC to Wenatchee, WA to join the cast of La Cage aux Folles (Hot August Nights) where he doubled the role of Jacob and appeared as a member of the ensemble. Now it's back to NYC to begin the long climb up the ladder of success!
Ian is currently on tour in China with Lightwire Theater, internationally recognized for its signature brand of electroluminescent artistry, poignant storytelling and music scores designed to evoke imagery.
With throat slitting, spine tingling action, choreographed by Bryce, Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a new NYC production you will never forget! Currently running at the Barrow Street Theatre, NYC.
May 10-14, 2017
After a run in the Broadway cast of Les Misérables, Bruce is back on the New York stage in the ultimate cult musical! Don't miss the Encores! production of The Golden Apple.
Watch Bruce Landry, Karen Ziemba, and Music Director Fred Barton perform a preview clip from "An Evening of Irving Berlin on Theatre Talk (PBS New York). Click image above.
Josh has appeared in all three Amercian companies of the Book of Mormom: Broadway, 1st and 2nd National Tours. Catch him now at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York City. Musical theatre at its funniest, satirical best!
Ethan is named Resident Music Director & Conductor of Flat Rock Playhouse, the state theatre of North Carolina!
After a successful November-December tour of Pasek and Paul's A Christmas Story with runs in Memphis, Dallas, and St. Louis, Cal Alexander is back on the road appearing in the role of "Nigel" in the First National Tour of Matilda.


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Trailers, Vans & Decks
On Track Kuntz & Company gets all variations and assortments of Trailers, Van Bodies, and Decks. If you are in need of a deal, or a way to convert your own unit to meet specific application, and/or have it safety certified, look no further as our team will be able to assist you in any way possible.
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Wednesday, October 30, 2019
3 Things To Splurge On For Your Bathroom
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we have some handy little metal baskets to put in the shampoo and soap that are adjusted on the shower walls with suction pads :)ReplyDeleteReplies
That's a great idea!Delete
Yes 100% especially countertop, it would make the entire difference to the overall look and feel of the bathroom. Love it.ReplyDeleteReplies
I bet your gorgeous mosaics would look awesome in there!Delete
I love the surfaces you have chosen for your bathroom. They really emphasize light and space.ReplyDelete
I'm all for countertops in the bathroom and often DIYed most time. I don't mind to splurge on it, be in my apartment but I'm heading over to Calacatta to get inspiration. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
It's very important to choose a nice countertop for the restroom. It has to be functional and beautiful at the same time. Great suggestions!ReplyDelete
I will completely agree on the Countertops option.ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing.
That is such a nice Countertops and it is really gives an additional beauty in your bathroom, I really love it!ReplyDelete
I really like the Countertops. Thanks for suggesting such a beautiful CountertopsReplyDelete
I've always wished to have my own bathtub. I love using bathbombs whenever I use it.ReplyDelete
If I redo my bathroom. Counter tops will be my focus. I would do something similar to your photo.ReplyDelete


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In our opinion, there's no better way to spend your vacation at the "happiest place on earth" than camping at Walt Disney World. The Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground is located on Disney property and is considered an official WDW resort. That means you get all the perks like extra magic hours, fast pass access 60 days before your trip, and all the resort discounts. You'll also be able to ride a boat from the campground directly to WDW's ticket and transportation center — no driving during your Disney vacation! If that's not enough, read on to learn more about this fabulous campground and all the activities it has to offer the whole family!
- What Camping at Walt Disney World is Really Like
- Campground Sites & Loops
- Restaurants
- Stores aka Trading Posts
- Recreation
What Camping at Walt Disney World is Really Like
Open since 1971, Walt Disney World's Fort Wilderness Campground is huge! It has more than 800 campsites broken into 4 types accommodating everything from tents to big rigs. The campground also has more than 400 air-conditioned cabins with full kitchens.
Set among 750 acres of pine and cypress forest, it blends "real Florida" with the imagination of Disney World. Most importantly, Fort Wilderness Campground is pet pet-friendly resort. Watch this video or read on for more about what makes this campground at Disney World so great.
Campground Sites & Loops
Disney's very own campground, Fort Wilderness, has more than 800 back-in campsites spread out over 21 loops. There are also seven loops with cabins. The types of campsites on each loop are not all the same. They are priced by size, location in the campground, and hook-ups. All Fort Wilderness campsites have water, electricity, cable television, a picnic table, and a charcoal grill. All sites except the tent/pop-up type have sewer hookups as well.
There are also 15 conveniently located and wonderfully clean Comfort Stations with restrooms, showers, and coin laundry facilities spread out for easy access to all sites.
Site Type and Cost
Cost Considerations: Keep in mind when you are looking at the campground fees, that you don't have to pay for parking at Disney. In fact, you don't even have to drive! You can take a boat right from the campground to the Magic Kingdom and Wilderness Lodge. There are free buses that go to the other theme parks and resorts. That is a savings of the $20/day Disney theme park parking fee.
There is also plenty of free recreation at the Fort (more on this below) so you don't need to go to the theme parks every day.
Here's a breakdown of the different site types. When you check the website for reservations, please note that costs will vary seasonally:
- Tent or Pop-Up Campsite – These sites have room for a pop-up camper or a camper van-type vehicle, and up to 2 tents. The concrete pad is only 10 feet by 25 feet, but there is a sandy area behind it for your tents. These are the only sites that DO NOT have sewer, but there are 2 comfort stations (bath houses) nearby.
- Full Hook-Up Campsite – These sites combine a concrete pad up to 10 feet by 45 feet with a smaller tent space at the back. The full hook-up loops are numbered 1600-1900. These sites are the same size as the next category, preferred, but priced lower because they are farther away from the action, which can be a good or bad thing depending on your preference. Read more about internal campground navigation and transportation below.
- Preferred Campsite – We love the preferred campsites in because they are closest to the marina, Settlement trading post, and restaurants. Located in loops 100, 200, and 300, the concrete pads are up to 10 feet by 45 feet. It is important to note that these are the first three loops built at Disney back in 1971, so the roads are tight and backing in can be tough.
- Premium Campsite – These make up the bulk of the camping loops. They are the longest and widest with up to 18 feet by 60 feet.
- Premium Meadows Campsite – These are the same dimensions as the premium sites, but are located closest to the Meadows recreation area with the pool, campfire show, and trading post (600, 800, 900, 1000, 1400).
- Cabins – The cabins are a terrific way to enjoy the campground without your RV. They sleep six, with a queen bed & two bunks in the back room and a pullout sleeper sofa in the living room. You can also get a portable crib. They also have one bathroom and a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and a small cooktop with two burners. Each cabin also has a picnic table and grill outside. There is a second pool at Fort Wilderness located closer to the cabins. It is affectionately called, "the quiet pool" because it doesn't have the snack bar or slide that the larger, Meadows pool has.
For detailed information on the loops and even individual assessments on specific campsites, check out this terrific article from the Wilderness Princess or take this quiz to find out which loop is best for you.
Comfort Stations – More than just a bathhouse!
As previously mentioned there are 15 comfort stations strategically located through the campground. Many loops have their own comfort station, but some share a single, centrally located station. The comfort stations are all air-conditioned and include private showers, restrooms, laundry rooms, and ice machines. They are open 24 hours a day but have security locks that are activated from midnight to 6 a.m.
- Trail's End Restaurant is located at the Settlement by the Marina and has a buffet-style breakfast and dinner or a la carte lunch.
- P and J's Southern Take Out is located at Trail's End, but has a separate entrance on the left. It offers limited carry-out items all day.
- Crockett's Tavern is on the right side of Trail's End and offers drinks and savory snacks.
- Meadows Snack Bar is located at the entrance to the Meadows Swimming Pool.
- Chuck Wagon, a fun, RV food truck at the Chip n Dale Campfire that offers an assortment of burgers and s'more fixings.
- The Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue*, an all-you-can-eat dinner show, is held at Pioneer Hall. Dinner includes: Fresh baked bread, tossed green salad with vinaigrette dressing, country fried chicken, smoked BBQ pork ribs, corn, baked beans, strawberry shortcake, coffee, soft drinks, hot and iced tea, beer, and wine. Note: It sells out fast, so book it early once you've secured your site reservation.
Stores aka Trading Posts
Fort Wilderness has two stores, also known as trading posts: Meadows Trading Post and Settlement Trading Post. The Meadows is slighter and larger, but they both sell basic groceries, as well as Disney apparel and gifts. The Meadows Trading Post also has camping supplies (including propane tanks, sewage hoses, etc.), and an expanded selection of Fort Wilderness souvenirs.
Walt Disney World also offers a grocery delivery service for the Fort Wilderness cabins. If you're a cabin guest, you can pre-order a pantry full of fresh groceries before you arrive and they'll be waiting for you.
The campground has so much to see and do that it really is a destination all by itself. We love to break up our theme park days with full days at the campground. In fact, the crowds are usually greatest on the weekends so that really is the best time to stick to the Fort. Some of the highlights are listed below. Free activities are noted.
Fort Wilderness has two arcades: Davy Crockett Arcade at Pioneer Hall (near Settlement Depot) and the Daniel Boone Arcade (near Meadow Trading Post). If your kids enjoy this type of thing, be sure to visit Davy Crockett's at least once.
Archery guides at the Bike Barn offer training and tips on how to hit the bulls-eye with a Compound Bow. Open to resort guests and non-guests alike, ages 7 and up, the 90-minute experience costs $39 (plus tax) per person, includes equipment and instruction and can be booked up to 90 days in advance.
Bike Barn
Located behind the Meadow Trading Post, the bike barn rents bicycles, canoes, kayaks, and equipment for fishing and tennis. Life vests (provided) must be worn by all guests while in the boats.
Campfire Program (Free) – Sing-a-long, S'mores, and Outdoor Movie
The campfire program occurs every evening and has no admission fee. It is held behind the Meadow Trading Post. The program begins with a sing-along led by a Disney cast member and a marshmallow roast around two campfire rings. You may bring your own marshmallows or buy them at the Chuck Wagon, a fun RV food truck. You can also buy other food, snacks, and drinks at the Chuck Wagon. While this is going on, Chip and Dale make an appearance to visit with guests and sign autographs. The sing-along lasts about 40 minutes. Next, a Disney animated feature is shown on a large outdoor screen. Seating is available in bleachers or on benches. In the event of rain, the sing-along is still held on the porch of the Meadow Trading Post.
Electrical Water Pageant (Free)
You can view the Electrical Water Pageant from the beach/marina area each night. This is an old school, low tech show that has been a Disney Lagoon mainstay since 1971. A boat pulls seven barges, each with a 25-foot-tall screen of lights that is illuminated to music (think Pete's Dragon, Little Mermaid, and Peter Pan tunes). It is followed by the fireworks from the Magic Kingdom.
Guests can rent boats in a variety of sizes at the marina. Exampes include 21′ Suntracker pontoons, Sea Raycer by Sea Ray, and Boston Whaler® Montauk. These boats are restricted to the waterway from which they are rented. The marina also offers guided fishing excursions on the bay lake. Catch and release fishing in the canals is free.
Playgrounds (Free)
Climb, slide and play at outdoor activity areas located at Pioneer Hall, the Meadow Recreation area, and Creekside Meadow.
Sports (Free)
- Basketball and tetherball courts
- SandVolleyball court
- Horseshoes and shuffleboard
- Two lighted tennis courts
Swimming Pools (Free)
There are two heated outdoor swimming pools available for Fort Wilderness resort guests only. Lounge chairs and tables are provided. The pools are open 24 hours, but the lifeguard hours vary seasonally.
The main pool, the Meadow Swimmin' Pool at the Meadow Trading Post has a water slide, hot tub, and children's play area. They also have planned pool activities for children.
The second smaller pool is located with the Wilderness Cabins, between loops 2500 and 2700.
Tri-Circle-D Ranch
You can book a private horse drawn carriage ride, or elect for the less expensive group wagon rides. They also offer 45-minute trail rides or pony rides near Pioneer Hall for the little ones.
You can wander the Ranch and Farm in front of Pioneer Hall, and see a blacksmith affix horseshoes (on select days) to Cinderella's Ponies and the horses seen on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom Park. There is also a tribute to horses in Disney movies.
Fort Wilderness offers so many benefits that it really is a good value for your Disney World vacation. You'll save on gas and parking by using their transportation to the parks. You'll also have plenty of Disney-themed recreational options when you're not at the parks. We love Fort Wilderness, not only because it's Disney, but also the spirit of the other campers. Guests decorate their campsites, bikes, and golf carts. The energy of Disney is alive and well here!
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The good news about spiders the size of ponies, especially on this low-gravity rock, is that they don't weigh much. I mean, in general, spiders don't weigh a heck of a lot, and even with the square-cube law in place. it's hard for a spider to weigh as much as a pony. If their exoskeletons weighed as much as bone they wouldn't have the strength to lift their own legs, so we're talking much lighter weight material, multiplied by the low density of anything formed on Serendipity, the Planetesimal of Hollowness.
So maybe thirty kilos for a really big one.
Granted, when thirty kilos decides to drop on your head and try to bite your helmet off, it's noticeable, but it would be so much worse, like over 100 kilos.
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I can say that it was a little hard to swallow the first bite or two, as the smell was subtle but new to me, and the texture a bit mushy. To my co-chef and former neighbor, Rebecca Pinsolle, the scent takes her back to her days visiting her grandmother. This is the same effect that smooth pork liverwurst has on me, it transports me to my childhood when I would smear that liverwurst on dark German bread for my breakfast. I am truly grateful for that small indoctrination into "strange" foods, as I think it has helped me to be able to enjoy other foods like chicken livers paté or just plain old liver. And foie gras, of course.


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The claimant was represented by Richard H. Kosinski, Esq., 106 Farmington Ave., Suite 2B, New Britain, CT 06053.
The respondents were represented by Diane Duhamel, Esq., McGann, Bartlett & Brown, 111 Founders Plaza, Suite 1201, East Hartford, CT 06108.
This Petition for Review from the August 13, 2004 Finding and Dismissal of the Commissioner acting for the Sixth District was heard February 18, 2005 before a Compensation Review Board panel consisting of the Commission Chairman John A. Mastropietro and Commissioners Michelle D. Truglia and Leonard S. Paoletta.
JOHN A. MASTROPIETRO, CHAIRMAN. The claimant, Francis Vetre, has appealed from the August 13, 2004 Finding and Dismissal of the Commissioner acting for the Sixth District.1 We affirm the decision of the trial commissioner.
We begin with a review of relevant procedural history in this case. On August 27, 2003 the claimant filed a Motion to Disqualify Commissioner Jesse M. Frankl from presiding over the formal hearings at issue on this appeal. The claimant made this request because the Commissioner had presided over informal hearings on a Form 36 in the case. On September 2, 2003 Commissioner Frankl denied the claimant's Motion to Disqualify. On September 22, 2003 the claimant requested an articulation of the Commissioner's ruling. The claimant also appealed the denial of the Motion to Disqualify to this board on that date. In response to the claimant's Motion for Articulation, on September 29, 2003 Commissioner Frankl issued a Memorandum of Decision in which he explained that the Commission had an informal policy that whenever possible a Commissioner who had been involved in a pre-formal hearing would not preside at a subsequent formal hearing. He explained in this case there was no pre-formal hearing and the informal hearing over which he presided was on a different issue than that which had been noticed for the October 14, 2003 formal hearing. On October 8, 2003 this board remanded the case to the trial commissioner because the ruling denying the claimant's Motion to Disqualify was made absent a formal hearing on the record. We held that "absent a record this board cannot properly consider this appeal pursuant to Sec. 31-301." Vetre v. State/Dept. of Administrative Services, 4728 CRB-6-03-9 (October 8, 2003). The case was remanded for a formal hearing or other appropriate action.
On October 14, 2003, December 4, 2003 and March 17, 2004 formal hearings were held on this case on the issues of medical bills, an award of interest and attorney fees for undue delay and cost of living adjustments to the compensation rate. Additionally, the claimant renewed his motion to have the trial commissioner recuse himself at that time. On August 13, 2004 the trial commissioner issued a Finding and Dismissal of this case which the claimant appealed on August 30, 2004. That Finding and Dismissal is the subject of this appeal.
On November 12, 2004 the claimant filed a Motion to Submit Additional Evidence in reference to the appeal. Administrative Regulation § 31-301-9 allows parties to submit additional evidence or testimony to this board provided that the evidence is "material and that there were good reasons for failure to present it in the proceedings before the commissioner." Under this regulation the petitioning party must indicate the "nature of such evidence or testimony, the basis of the claim of materiality, and the reasons why it was not presented in the proceedings before the commissioner."
The claimant has asked for unusual relief as part of his Motion to Submit Additional Evidence. The claimant is seeking appointment of a special counsel to conduct an inquiry regarding whether the trial commissioner was unduly influenced. Additionally, he requests that we summon the production of evidence, review evidence and take testimony which do not relate to the underlying claim, but instead are intended to prove an allegation that the trier was unfairly biased against the claimant. The claimant appears to be seeking such evidence in an attempt to persuade this board that the trial commissioner was unlawfully persuaded in his decision making or in some way acted in an improper manner. Furthermore, because the claimant has not yet obtained the evidence he seeks to introduce, he has not indicated the nature of the evidence. The board therefore, lacks sufficient information to grant the claimant's motion under Admin. Reg. § 31-301-9. See Bailey v. Stripling Auto Sales, Inc. d/b/a Willimantic Dodge/Nissan, 3095 CRB-2-95-6 (June 28, 1996). Additionally, as discussed below, we believe the trial commissioner was justified in his decision not to recuse himself. We find no error in his rulings or findings. The claimant has not provided any other specific argument that we deem persuasive enough for this board to take the actions the claimant is requesting. Furthermore, we see no authority under § 31-301-9 to grant the claimant's requests. For these reasons we deny the claimant's Motion to Submit Additional Evidence in its entirety.
The claimant's claims were the subject of several previous formal hearings before a Commissioner acting for the Sixth District. The claimant sustained a compensable injury to his left knee on March 29, 1977. Additionally, he was diagnosed with depression and emotional problems which were determined to be related to the 1977 knee injury. The claimant has received and continues to receive temporary total disability benefits pursuant to a prior Finding and Award.
In the Finding and Dismissal here, the trial commissioner denied the claimant's Motion to Disqualify and referred the claimant to his Memorandum of Decision dated September 29, 2003. In that memorandum the trier explained that the informal hearings he had previously presided over were in reference to a Form 36. He explained that the issues dealt with at prior informal hearings were separate from the issues of the formal hearings (i.e. medical bills, interest and attorneys fees for undue delay and cost of living adjustments). The trier explained that because the issues were dissimilar and there had been no pre-formal hearing on these issues he denied the claimant's Motion to Disqualify.
In Rogers v. C.N. Flagg Power, 3809 CRB-6-96-5 (June 23, 2000), a claimant appealed a case to this board based on the Chairman's transfer of the case from the Third District to the Sixth District. The respondents had requested the transfer because the two commissioners acting for the Third District had previously presided over informal hearings and/or pre-formal hearings on the claimant's case and had therefore heard evidence in the case. This board remanded the case to the trial commissioners in the Third District in order for them to have the opportunity to consider recusal. The board explained, "the determination of whether a commissioner has heard prior evidence in a matter, and whether having heard such evidence may affect his or her ability to hear the case, is solely within the discretion of the trial commissioner." (Emphasis added). In Rogers, id. we explained that unlike the more expansive judiciary of the superior court, the Workers' Compensation Commission has only fifteen commissioners available to preside over formal hearing in the eight district offices. Therefore, it would be impracticable to never allow the same commissioner to preside over subsequent hearings involving the same parties. For this reason, we reiterated our policy regarding cases where a trial commissioner has presided over prior hearings involving the same parties:
[T]rial commissioners, whenever possible, should as a matter of course make every effort not to preside over a formal hearing if they have presided over the pre-formal settlement hearing. If a party requests that the commissioner recuse himself or herself from presiding over the formal where the commissioner has also presided over the pre-formal, the commissioner's decision whether or not to preside should seriously consider the policy established by the Commission. However, the policy should be only one factor in the equation, and not the absolute conclusion. Id.
Here, Commissioner Frankl considered the claimant's Motion to Disqualify as evidenced by the articulation of his reasoning in the September 29, 2003 Memorandum. We give a significant amount of deference to the trial commissioner's decision. The trial commissioner was admittedly involved with an informal hearing dealing with both the Form 36 and settlement discussions. We agree with the trier's view that the Form 36 issues discussed at prior informal hearings were different and distinct from the issues involved in the formal hearings over which he presided.2 Here the trial commissioner provided justification for his decision and clearly believed that he could fairly preside over the case.3 We see no reason to overturn this discretionary ruling.
The claimant also contends that the trial commissioner erred in various evidentiary and procedural rulings. In Paige v. The Hartford Insurance Group, 4594 CRB-2-02-12 (January 9, 2004), we discussed the trial commissioner's discretion regarding the admission of evidence and witness testimony. We explained,
[s]trict adherence to the rules of evidence or procedure is not mandatory in workers' compensation proceedings. LaPia v. Stratford, 47 Conn. App. 391, 400 (1997); Bryan v. Sheraton-Hartford Hotel, 62 Conn. App. 733, 740 (2001). However, a case should proceed in a manner consistent with upholding the parties' basic due process rights. Huck v. Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency, 203 Conn. 525, 542 (1987). The workers' compensation commissioner has broad discretion to determine admissibility of evidence and his judgment will not be set aside without evidence of abuse of his discretion. Cruz v. State/Dept. of Correction, 4168 CRB-1-00-1 (February 9, 2001); Nelson v. Deb's Inc., 15 Conn. Workers' Comp. Rev. Op. 274, 2228 CRB-3-94-12 (June 20, 1996), aff'd, 45 Conn. App. 909 (1997) (per curiam), appeal dismissed, 244 Conn. 349 (1998). Unlike the case of a jury trial, the workers' compensation commissioner acts as the fact-finder and has the legal background to filter out any irrelevant evidence when making his decision. Gibbs v. New England Home Care, 3291 CRB-3-96-2 (February 2, 1998); Peters v. Corporate Air, Inc., 14 Conn. Workers' Comp. Rev. Op. 91, 1679 CRB-5-93-3 (May 19, 1995).
We see no indication here that the trial commissioner abused his discretion in his evidentiary or procedural rulings. Furthermore, although the claimant contends we should view the trial commissioner's rulings as evidence that the trier was biased against the claimant there are numerous instances during the proceedings where the trial commissioner ruled in the claimant's favor in evidentiary matters. See, e.g. March 17, 2004 Transcript, p. 47; October 14, 2003 Transcript, pp. 30, 64; December 4, 2003 Transcript, p. 48. We see no evidence of unfair bias based on the trier's rulings in the record before us.
In the claimant's view the trier erred in failing to find that the respondent unduly delayed payment of medical bills. The trial commissioner has broad discretion in making the determination of whether an award should be made for undue delay under § 31-300 C.G.S. Balkus v. Terry Steam Turbine Co., 167 Conn. 170 (1974); Imbrogno v. Stamford Hospital, 967 CRD-7-90-1 (August 2, 1991). Here, the trial commissioner found any delay in payment of any medical bills was caused by Dr. Joseph Noonan's office billing abnormalities and discrepancies. This was supported by testimony of Dr. Noonan and his staff. See, e.g. March 17, 2004 Transcript, pp. 15, 28, 45, 49. A portion of the bills were paid by the claimant's group health insurer.4 Therefore, there is no evidence that the claimant was harmed by any late payment of bills. The trier also found that all medical bills were paid in full, well in advance of the first formal hearing. In fact, the trial commissioner found that there may have been double payments made on certain bills. Therefore, we find no error in the trier's finding of no unreasonable delay.
The claimant also argues the trier erred in finding that the claimant owed the respondent monies for an overpayment of Cost of Living Adjustments (hereinafter "COLAs") rather than finding that there was an underpayment. The parties are in disagreement about how to calculate the COLAs for the period of October 1, 1991 through July 1, 1998. See Claimant's Exhibit N; Respondent's Exhibit 1; Dec. 4, 2003 Transcript p. 34. Public Act 98-104 made a change which altered the method by which COLAs are calculated from 1991 forward for injuries which occurred prior to July 1, 1993. In the claimant's view the method which Public Act 98-104 prescribed for calculating COLAs should be applied retroactively and the respondents owes these retroactive adjustments to the claimant.
However, Public Act 98-104, Sec. 4 specifically stated that the benefits should be recalculated to the effective date of the act. Section 4 then states in relevant part, "Not later than sixty days after the effective date of this act, any employer, insurer, or other such party responsible for providing weekly benefits pursuant to said sections shall begin providing such benefits at the recalculated rate." (Emphasis added). Section 6 of the Public Act lists an effective date of July 1, 1998. Notably, there is no provision providing for retroactive payment of benefits as is the case with Public Acts 97-205 and 01-162, for example. The plain language of the act thus dictates that entitlement to the recalculated benefits under the act shall begin to be paid within sixty days of the act's effective date, and not before. This is further explained in the Memorandum 98-09 issued by the Chairman of this Commission on June 15, 1998. Therefore, according to the figures that the parties have provided there does appear to be an overpayment.
The claimant further contends that the trier could not order the repayment of an overpayment in this case because the respondent had not filed a Form 36 to reduce the claimant's benefits. We find this argument unpersuasive because the respondent here was not attempting to reduce the benefits, instead the respondent was seeking reimbursement for sums it was not obligated to pay. For this reason there was no need for the respondent to file a Form 36. See Vincent v. New Milford, 8 Conn. Workers' Comp. Rev. Op. 27, 761 CRD-7-88-8 (February 5, 1990). The claimant raised the COLA issue at the formal hearing. The respondent had a right to defend that action and present evidence of and ask for reimbursement of the overpayment.
The trial commissioner found that there was no unreasonable delay in the payment of medical bills or COLAs, therefore, he did not award attorney's fees or interest. We find no error in this determination.
Therefore, we affirm the decision of the trial commissioner.
Commissioners Michelle D. Truglia and Leonard S. Paoletta concur.
1 We note that numerous extensions of time were granted during the course of the appellate process. BACK TO TEXT
2 The claimant argues that work capacity was a noticed issue at the formal hearings and therefore the Form 36 informal issue does overlap with the proceedings at issue. The commission's records indicate that on August 19, 2003 a hearing notice was issued listing the issues for the October 14, 2003 formal hearing as medical bills, award of interest and attorney's fees for undue delay and cost of living adjustments to the compensation rate. Under the special instructions section of the notice "Work Capacity" is listed. On October 1, 2003 an Amended hearing notice was issued for the October 14, 2003 formal hearing with the identical issues listed. Under the special instructions section of the notice "Work Capacity & Unreasonable Contest - Amended Notice" is listed. Despite any notation on the hearing notices the respondent indicated on the record that it was not contesting work capacity, therefore, work capacity was not an issue addressed at the formal hearings at issue and was not dealt with by the trial commissioner's Finding and Dismissal. See, Oct. 14, 2003 Transcript, p. 8. BACK TO TEXT
3 We note that this board recently explained in Doe v. State/Dept. of Corrections, 4841 CRB-4-04-8 (June 7, 2005) that a specific articulation of a commissioner's grounds for deciding to recuse himself may not be necessary. BACK TO TEXT
4 The claimant's group health insurer filed a lien in 2003, however, the lien was never pursued. BACK TO TEXT
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5G Utilization Tripled During Past Year: Viavi
Viavi Solutions has published new industry data revealing that the number of cities with 5G networks is now 1,336 globally, a 350 percent increase during the past year despite an ongoing global pandemic.
As of January 2021, more than 30 percent of the world's countries now have 5G availability, according to the new VIAVI report "The State of 5G," now in its fifth year.
"The critical nature of reliable network connectivity was highlighted acutely in 2020 as remote work, online learning and video chats with family and friends became the new normal worldwide," said Sameh Yamany, Chief Technology Officer, VIAVI.
"Overwhelming subscriber appetite for ever-faster speeds and greater bandwidth continues to drive service providers to invest in 5G evolution. However, their success or failure ultimately will be determined by the ability to deliver the best possible network performance and service quality. This requires robust testing protocols and assurance of increasingly complex 5G architectures."
As the adoption of 5G technology has accelerated faster than any previous mobile technology, commercial 5G networks have been deployed in 61 countries worldwide, representing an 80 percent increase since January 2020. The top three countries that have the most cities with 5G are China at 341, the United States at 279, and South Korea with 85. The U.K. now has 5G in 54 cities, followed closely by Spain with 53.
An additional 27 countries added commercial 5G deployments last year, including three countries that have already reached the top ten in terms of cities covered — Canada with 49 cities, as well as France and Thailand tied at 24.
From a regional perspective, Asia has taken the lead with 528 cities; EMEA is now in second place with 459 cities, and the Americas region remains in third place with 5G available across 349 cities.
In China, the number of cities with 5G grew six-fold in one year, while coverage in the U.S. increased by a factor of five.


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This is the Financial Times 100 index from Bigcharts. Recently it topped out for a third time at 6876, roughly at the same level it had reached the previous two times. I do not understand EW well enough to make accurate pronouncement on what the ups and downs represent, but looking exclusively at the last up leg one can quite reliable conclude that it is a B-wave. The two perfectly equal legs with an expanding triangle intervening make that an almost certainty. In any event a drop now substantially below about 6000, we are presently at 6116, would create overlap and limit most other alternatives (there are three possible triangle in the middle three years, an expanding one, a normal horizontal contracting one and a third one starting one phase later). Below is the more detailed picture;
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Pascal Blanqué has been Chief Investment Officer Group at AMUNDI (formerly known as Crédit Agricole Asset Management, CAAM) and member of the Executive Committee since February 2005. He has also been heading the third party distributors business since 2010 up to 2016 and the Institutional Business since 2010 up to 2017.
From 2000 to 2005 he was Head of Economic Research and Chief Economist of Crédit Agricole. Before joining Crédit Agricole, Pascal Blanqué was Deputy Director of the Economic Research Department at Paribas (1997- 2000) following four years as a strategist in asset allocation at Paribas Asset Management in London (1992- 1996). He began his career in institutional and private asset management at Paribas in 1991.
He is also Chairman of the Board of CPR AM since January 2007.
As an economist and a financial historian Pascal Blanqué is the author of several contributions. His research interests and his academic work focus on monetary issues, the functioning of financial markets and the philosophical foundations of economics. He taught and carried out research at Ecole Normale Supérieure, Ecole Polytechnique and Paris-Dauphine University. He is a member of the French Société d'Economie Politique and of The 300 Club.
Pascal Blanqué was awarded European CIO of the Year 2013 by Funds Europe Magazine and is the recipient of the Manager Lifetime Achievement Award 2016 by Institutional Investor.
Born in 1964, Pascal Blanqué studied at the Ecole Normale Supérieure. He is a graduate of Paris's Institut d'Etudes Politiques and holds a Phd in Finance from Paris-Dauphine University.