text: Original Research ArticlesEffect of a Hybrid Ankle Foot Orthosis Made of Polypropylene and Fabric in Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke PatientsDo, Kyung Hee MD; Song, Jun-chan PhD; Kim, Jang Hwan PhD; Jung, Gil Su PT; Seo, Sang Wan MS; Kim, Yeung Ki MD; Son, Su Min MD; Jang, Sung Ho MDAuthor Information From the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, College of Medicine (KHD, SMS, SHJ), and Medical Devices Clinical Trial Center (GSJ, SWS), Yeungnam University, Taegu, Republic of Korea; Department of Physical Therapy, Daegu Health College, Daegu, Republic of Korea (J-cS); Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Hanseo University, Seosan, Republic of Korea (JHK); Department of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School, Daegu University, Daegu, Republic of Korea (GSJ); and Leaders Rehabilitation Center, Taegu, Republic of Korea (YKK). All correspondence and requests for reprints should be addressed to: Sung Ho Jang, MD, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University, 317-1, Daemyungdong, Namku, Taegu, 705-717, Republic of Korea. Supported by the Korean Small & Medium Business Administration (SM124161). Financial disclosure statements have been obtained, and no conflicts of interest have been reported by the authors or by any individuals in control of the content of this article. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: February 2014 - Volume 93 - Issue 2 - p 130-137 doi: 10.1097/PHM.0b013e3182a92f85 Buy SDC Metrics Abstract Objective The ankle foot orthosis (AFO) has been used for control of ankle motion in stroke patients for a long time. However, studies on the materials used in construction of AFOs have been limited. In this study, the authors attempted to investigate the effect of a hybrid AFO made with polypropylene and fabric in comparison with a conventional plastic AFO in terms of convenience and effect in patients with chronic hemiparetic stroke. Design Seventeen patients with chronic hemiparetic stroke who have used plastic AFOs were recruited for this study. Two types of AFOs were used: plastic AFO made with polypropylene and hybrid AFO made with polypropylene covered with canvas fabric, which were individually molded and fitted. Convenience was evaluated using a self-developed questionnaire on patients' satisfaction and weights of AFO, and effect was evaluated using gait analysis. Results On the satisfaction questionnaire, satisfaction was greater for the hybrid AFO, and it was lighter in weight than the plastic AFO (P < 0.05). In gait analysis, faster walking speed, larger mean and peak ankle dorsiflexion angles, and ankle dorsiflexion angles at heel strike and toe off were observed for the hybrid and plastic AFOs compared with barefoot (P < 0.05). No significant difference was observed between the two orthoses, except for ankle dorsiflexion angle at heel strike, in which the plastic AFO showed higher ankle dorsiflexion angle than did the hybrid AFO. Conclusions According to the results of this study, the hybrid AFO showed a similar effect in function, except for ankle dorsiflexion angle at heel strike, and was superior with regard to convenience compared with the conventional plastic AFO in chronic hemiparetic stroke patients. Therefore, it seems that, in general, the hybrid AFO can be recommended for hemiparetic stroke patients who require an AFO. Copyright © 2014 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.


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Creating Le Belle Donne
I just finished carving a major wall piece. Here's a photo journal of the process that I think you may enjoy.
The process begins with sourcing some logs from a downed tree. In this case it is a cottonwood that was taken down for a road improvement project about 3/4 of a mile North of my studio.
I was able to cut quite a few slabs from these trees. There are many times that I'm not nearly as fortunate. Often there are only a couple of pieces that meet my requirements out of any given tree. Now it's a matter of deciding just what will become of them.
After selecting three blanks for carving they must remain covered with plastic sheeting to prevent them from shrinking/cracking before they are carved. In this present "wet" state each slab weighs about 150#.
The blanks are now trimmed, squared, and sequenced.
The orientation and proposed forms have been marked onto the slabs. The pieces are ready for carving.
This is what about 300# of wet wood chips looks like. I have carved away nearly 100# of material per slab to reveal the desired form and relieve the backs.
The panels are now carved and about to get closed into my dehumidification chamber for drying. Nothing to do now but wait, kind of like watching paint dry or waiting for water to boil.
After drying I refine the carving, sand, oil, and wax the panels. At this point they are ready to be mounted on their steel backs.
The mild steel backs are cleaned and prepared for the application of a patina which will yield a dark mottled appearance that brings some great visual contrast to the triptych.
Here you are able to see the patina that I have applied to the steel backs. I am now burning in a blacksmith's wax to protect the backs from oxidation and the elements.
Otter Tail County Exotics
I find myself in many conversations involving the use of exotic woods. At times it seems as though I'm in a "Who can Stump the Wood Guy" competition. Having worked with wood for my entire career and holding a degree involving wood technology I guess I should be aware of more exotic woods than most. However there are in fact many, many more wood species that I am not familiar with nor ever will be. And that's OK with me. Exotic woods by definition are "...of foreign origin or character; not native; introduced from abroad..." The truth be told I have never been the least bit interested in using materials that are not native to where I live and work. Having said that, I must remind you that all the beautiful woods I gather locally are indeed considered "Exotic" everywhere else in the world, so I suppose when viewed from a global perspective I do indeed work with exotics. I'd like to introduce you to three of my favorite Otter Tail County Exotics:
American Elm
Ulmus americana
This is one of the few woods I use that also has value as a furniture wood or for commercial lumber. I like the strength of the grain pattern. It's strong but not overpowering. Of particular interest is the fine wavy pattern in the summer growth (space between the rings). This herringbone pattern makes this specie shimmer.
The broad, uniform canopy has made the American Elm a favorite urban tree valued for its shade in yards and parks.
The American Elm has been a favorite for lining boulevards. These Elm tree-lined streets are fast becoming a thing of the past as Dutch Elm Disease (named for where the disease was first located not the specie) continues to decimate the Elm population.
Populus deltoides
Cottonwood has very little commercial value due to its low strength, density, and tensile attributes. It's often used for low value items such as pallets and lath. It is one of my favorites. The flame grain that I find in the cottonwood takes my breath away.
An incredibly graceful tree, I have measured local specimens with 6' diameters. The slightest breeze will produce a beautiful rustling sound as the thin, flat-stemmed leaves flutter.
Acer negundo
Boxelder is a real show stopper. The vibrant dashes of red overlaid on the satiny grain of the Maple is striking indeed. In the rare cases where I carve a piece with no red present the result is almost as though it was made of ivory.
The red in the boxelder is present as the tree grows. This is a picture of a freshly cut boxelder log. What causes the red will be the topic of a future blog. Hint: Boxelder beetles are non-boring beetles.
I have to say that I prefer knowing where my material comes from. Best wishes - Jay
from the very Exotic Otter Tail County
Fort Worth School Visit
Trimble Tech HS - Fort Worth, TX. Ms. Lopez and Mr. Gerardy's classrooms.
Cindy and I had an opportunity to participate in an "Artist in the Schools" visit this morning while in town for the Main Street Fort Worth Arts Fest. Cindy is my wife and also a professional artist. We often tag team when given the chance to visit art classes.
We believe it's important for students to be exposed to people like us who have chosen a career path in the arts. Whether they end up being artists, musicians, accountants or mechanics, the exposure to the arts in school will make them a more valuable commodity in their chosen field. The most difficult challenges are usually solved by approaching them from a unique direction. This requires a very fit right side of the brain, and strength is only gained through consistent exercise. I think of creating things as push-ups for the right brain.
We all got to work on some 3D exercises this morning. This group of AP students are working on drawing this term and many will be moving on to sculpture next year so our timing was great. After a brief presentation about us, our work, and what is involved in being a professional in any field, we were able to use the bulk of the class time carving up space. Initially we let them cut and fold a piece of paper as many times as they wanted as long as they utilized all of the cut parts. This represented additive sculpture.
We then moved on to the task of creating a free standing piece using only one cut and one fold. This represents something much more akin to reductive sculpture in that if you make a mistake your only correction is to make the piece smaller. We loved the results and the students had the joy of coming up with some terrific solutions to the challenge. Good job Trimble Tech - Go Bulldogs! And thank you to Main Street Fort Worth for encouraging Art in the Schools.
Boxelder and Sugar Maple (left rear). 5" - 8" tall; $100 - $115/vase
I started carving vases a few years ago as a means of getting some more color into my display at shows and exhibitions. Fresh flowers bring a lot to the party and are a fabulous compliment to my natural forms. It was a perfect solution to carve vases to serve this display need and an equally great solution to find a use for some of the beautiful wood cut-offs that were really too beautiful to throw away. Since then I have begun to use the process of creating these small pieces of sculpture as a warm-up exercise for my larger pieces. Much like sketching this is a means of exploring line and form while getting my head in the place it needs to be for carving my larger scale work. So here's a peek at some things from my latest sketch book.
Sugar Maple and Black Willow logs - ready to carve!
And now that I'm in the groove it's time to move on to the big dogs.
Where's Jay
And the winner is Al Hoopes of Leadville, CO
Congratulations Al!
Stay tuned, I have many trails to travel this year and will surely be doing this again. My itinerary is continually being updated. You may keep abreast of my travel plans via my Exhibition Schedule. I hope to see you down the road.
Where's Jay
Game Over! Congratulations to Al H., Nancy G., Marnie K., Scott W., and Hank O'B. I'll draw the winner later today. For the rest of you:
So where was Jay?
"Standing on the corner in Winslow Arizona."
Where's Jay
3rd and probably final Clue:
I'm looking for one more correct answer before awarding the prize, this one should do it so think fast!
Kinda looks like a Flat Bed Ford, hmmm.....
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Clue #2
Clue two: the picture was taken somewhere along Route 66 on 3/6/2012. I'm still after four more correct answers prior to declaring a winner. So take it easy, tomorrow I'll be posting another visual clue that should be a lot of help to most of you. See the previous post if you need a refresher on the first clue.
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Time for a little interactive fun. This is the first installment of what I'm hoping will be an ongoing activity. I will be posting a picture of me somewhere along the way of my many travels. The challenge is to be among the first to identify that location.
So here we go! This first one may be a bit tricky. I'm looking for an exact phrase as to where I am: "_________ __ ___ ______ __ _______ _______"
This is a seven word phrase. If needed I will provide additional clues as the week progresses. The winner will be announced on Monday, March 26th.
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(Pay no attention to the man under my thumb, that's just one of those unfortunate photography 101 composition errors.)
The Prize:
You will be playing for this tasty little Boxelder bud vase. It measures about 5" tall; features a textured top surface; includes a vase tube (shown).
The making of a wooden vessel.
Here's a photo journal of some steps involved in the creation of a wooden vessel. I will use few words and many pictures.
The first step is acquiring a log from a locally fallen tree. In this instance it's a Boxelder log that I located at the Fergus Falls' landfill's wood pile (more on that later).
Rip the log down the middle.
Trim the edges.
Begin carving the vessel's containment area.
Top side/containment area complete.
Remove excess mass from underside and mark feet locations.
Carving completed.
_Fast forward through drying; final sanding and shaping; dying of the underside; applying oil; waxing; and...Ta Da, finished piece!
About Me:
I'm a contemporary wood sculptor living and working in rural Minnesota. I gather my logs locally and travel the country selling what I make from them.
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(By Jennifer Copley, Last Updated 29 September 2017)
Where: Kelowna, BC, Canada
Description: A 21 km/13 mile race through gorgeous Kelowna wine country and waterfront, with scenic lake and mountain views.
Cost: $135 (individual), $125 team member, $189 two-person relay
Time: Completion times for the 2017 half marathon ranged from 1:10 to 4:06 (they say 3.5 hours is the cut-off, but there were times registered beyond this).
Difficulty: The course is rated easy to medium difficulty. It's all run on pavement or easy wide trail, but there is a steady uphill climb in the first half.
Required Equipment: Good running shoes, comfortable clothing for running on a warm day (Kelowna tends to be hot in the summer, but the race is run early in the morning, so racers miss the worst of the heat and the temperature is usually pleasant for this event)
- Gorgeous scenery
- Lots of aid stations with friendly volunteers
- Wide selection of free packaged snacks at the finish
- Music and wine festival at the end (with free wine glass)
- Finisher medal
- If you can't make the race, you can transfer your registration (no refunds)
- Gear check and transport to the finish line provided
- No parking near the start, so you'll have a bit of a walk to get there
- Not enough portapotties for such a big event, so many people lost time due to long lineups
- Massive lineups to get the free wine glass (we didn't bother standing around for an hour in the hot sun for that) – they should have handed the glasses to racers at the finish line.
For more information about this race, see the Kelowna Wine Country Half Marathon webpage.
For information about more great running events and hikes in BC, see the main Activities page.
*Conditions, routes, and prices may have changed since the time of this writing.


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April 16th, 2010 8:03 AM by Lehel S.
Instead of an economic shot in the arm, a shot in the foot
State leaders' inability to balance the budget has stalled construction of low-income housing units. Wary Wall Street lenders are contributing to delays.
Reporting from Sacramento - The din of construction is missing from the eastern edge of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where workers had hoped to break ground on a 70-unit affordable-housing complex months ago. No nail guns are firing. No hard hat-wearing workers are milling about.And it's not the only would-be construction site that's silent. Plans to build more than 16,000 housing units in California, many of them for low-income residents, have been frozen in bureaucratic limbo since July. Voters approved funding four years ago. Last summer, state officials chose the 121 projects they want to build. Shovels were supposed to have hit the ground by now.Yet none of the $714 million in bond money earmarked for construction has been spent -- one of the many results of California leaders' chronic inability to balance the budget. "Our . . . ongoing budget problems are the primary cause of this backlog," said Tom Dresslar, a spokesman for state Treasurer Bill Lockyer.A state office that once provided bridge loans for construction projects is gone, drained of its funds by California's persistent budget shortfalls. Wall Street lenders, cautious after the financial crash and wary of California's bloated deficits, have been hesitant to lend money for the projects until the state sorts out its finances. And the bond sales that would jump-start the projects didn't occur until last week."It's a shame they didn't get started on this," said Christopher Thornberg, a founder of Beacon Economics in Los Angeles, where he studies the state economy and housing market. "If you're even going to think about doing affordable housing, this is the time to do it: Labor is cheap, land is cheap."Voters authorized $2.85 billion in bonds for affordable-housing construction in 2006. An initial round of developments is underway; it is the second wave of projects that has stalled. A main criterion the state used in choosing projects was readiness to begin construction. Officials estimated that the developments would create 22,000 jobs statewide."The state has a lot of their own concerns, and this didn't seem to be at the top of their radar," said Dora Gallo, chief executive of the nonprofit developer A Community of Friends.Her group had planned to be well along by now with the 70-unit development in Hollywood. The project is intended mostly to house the homeless and those with special needs.Overall, Los Angeles has $118 million in affordable-housing bond money lodged in the cracks of California's bureaucracy, according to the city's Community Redevelopment Agency. Hundreds of millions of dollars in private matching funds will help get projects built throughout the state, but Sacramento's inability to get public money flowing has held that up, too. "You don't get to start your work until you have all of your funds accounted for," said Deborrah Willard, president of the Foundation for Affordable Housing. Her group is working on a 535-unit development near the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, a mix of housing, retail use and parking with a budget of roughly $230 million. The state's share, not yet received, is $32 million.Calling himself a "fanatic about building," Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger made a recent blitz of appearances up and down the state asserting that new housing construction will be a linchpin of the economic recovery."The carpenters go to work, the steelworkers go to work, the cement people go back to work, the plumbers go back to work, the electricians go back to work," Schwarzenegger said at a construction site in Salinas in mid-March. "So everyone gets jobs, and that's what we want to accomplish."The Schwarzenegger administration blames the stalled projects on Wall Street lenders' reluctance to front construction costs on affordable terms until the bonds could be sold. "Financial institutions have been skittish about issuing construction loans," said H.D. Palmer, spokesman for the Department of Finance. Lockyer is responsible for selling the bonds -- a tougher task than when California was in better financial shape. Dresslar said housing developments have to compete for a limited supply of bond money with other state projects, such as roads and highways. Voters approved other infrastructure borrowing in addition to the housing bonds.Even the state's housing department is frustrated."We have never had this type of delay," said Chris Westlake, deputy director of the Department of Housing and Community Development.In 2008, financial troubles forced the state to close the equivalent of a bank account it had used to smooth out the peaks and valleys in the distribution of construction money. Now, there is no such system in place. Instead, developments must wait for project-specific bonds to be sold. A ray of hope came last week when the treasurer sold $3.4 billion in bonds for a multitude of purposes. Palmer said as much as $800 million could go to various kinds of housing projects."We hope we can get the lion's share of these projects moving," Palmer said.


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These Grilled Potatoes are so simple and easy – they will become your new favorite summer side dish!
A friend of mine posted a photo on Instagram a few weeks ago of their grilled dinner feast, that included some grilled potatoes. It was something I'd never thought of throwing on the barbecue, but once I saw that photo I knew it was going to be my next recipe.
My family went nuts for these potatoes. Grilled potatoes make a delicious side dish for pretty much any of your grilled favorites, from chicken to Tri Tip. The grill infuses so much smoky flavor, that you really don't need to add much else!
We start by slicing the potatoes into half-inch thick rounds. This will give them nice flat sides so they don't roll around on the grill, and will also let the flavor infuse into the flesh. Toss the potato slices into some boiling water to soften them and help speed up the cooking process. Because you're going to be throwing them on the grill, you just need them partially cooked so they don't have to stay on the grill for too long and risk burning.
Once the potatoes are parboiled, coat them in some olive oil, garlic and parsley. The oil will keep the potato flesh from drying out and the garlic and parsley will add much needed flavor. Let the potatoes just chill out like that until you're ready to grill them.
Grilled Potatoes don't require a lot of time on the grill. About 10-15 minutes is all it takes, flipping them to get even cooking and grill marks on each side. Once they're grilled you can just put them back into the same dish to keep them from drying out.
While potatoes are certainly a starchy food and you wouldn't want to eat a lot of them, grilled potatoes are actually pretty healthy. The skins are rich in fiber, and unlike mashed potatoes, flavor is infused with olive oil and the grill itself, giving a nice smokey taste that doesn't require a ton of added flavor. There are only about 200 calories in a single serving of this grilled potatoes recipe!
Hungry for more? Try these other delicious potato recipes:
Grilled Potatoes
- 3 pounds of Yukon gold potatoes about 8 medium sized potatoes
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley plus more for garnish
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add potatoes.
- Scrub potatoes clean. Slice into ½-inch thick slices and place into the boiling water and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Potatoes will not be cooked all the way through.
- Meanwhile, in a large, shallow dish/pan, whisk together olive oil, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Pour the olive oil mixture into a shallow dish.
- Drain the potatoes well, patting them dry if necessary, and toss them in the olive oil mixture.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat (350-375 degrees F).
- Shake excess oil off of each potato slice and place onto the grill 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer potatoes to a plate and tent with foil until ready to serve.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.


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2 BHK / 65 Lakhs onwards
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Godrej Prana is a multi-family residential apartments development project spread across 31 acres of land consisting 20 towers of 18 floors each. The project is located at Undri an upcoming micro-market in Pune. The project is an under-construction property with an estimated completion date of March 2020.
Godrej Prana is curated to meet the four important zones for one's lifestyle – Nature, Life, Joy and Zen. The project offers jogging track, acupressure walkways, gymnasium, club house with swimming pool, activity space for music and dance, gymnasium, tree-house and Zen gardens with sit-outs. The project is a sustainable eco-friendly development offering solar energy, rain water harvesting and green plantation. It is well connected to the necessities such as hospitals, schools and entertainments. Due to the benefits of the location the housing prices in this residential market are expected to boom year on year, attracting more home buyers.
The project is developed by Godrej Properties, a real estate development group focussed on delivering best in its segment and high-value residential apartments. Godrej Properties is one of the few national developers with its presence in leading residential markets in the country. In recent years, Godrej Properties has received over 200 awards and recognitions, including the Real Estate Company Of The Year at the Construction Week India Awards 2015 Golden Peacock Award for Sustainability for the year 2015 by Institute Of Directors (IOD) Most Reliable Builder for 2014 at the CNBC AWAAZ Real Estate Awards 2014 Innovation Leader in Real Estate award at the NDTV Property Awards 2014 and Popular Choice - Developer of the Year award by ET NOW in 2013.
Undri is a premium locality of Pune, which brings in convenient access to the IT hubs of Phursungi and Magarpatta. Located in the southeast corridor of Pune, the locality has been a focal point for the potential buyers who wish to invest in the suitably priced residential properties. Undri is one of the large up-coming micro-markets in Pune. It's proximity from shopping centres and movie theatres, educational institutions, makes it an attractive residential habitat. The locality is well connected to the important city locations via a number of local and interstate highways and expressways. It has a lush green backdrop with homes available, that help to discover a balanced lifestyle.
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The Best Lip Balms To Nourish and Soothe Chapped Lips
By Abisoye Odugbesan
Sartorially this time of year is my favourite season. I love an oversized coat, cosy knits, and chunky boots. Winter clothes are much more interesting than flimsy summer attire. But warmer clothes means colder weather, icy rain, biting winds, disruptive snow, all of which I'm just not built for, because with all that miserable weather comes dry, scaly, dull and itchy skin, well, for me at least and my lips are the first to start feeling the affects.
Crusty lips are just not socially acceptable, and lipstick applied on top of dry flaky lips is a disaster. It's as socially unacceptable as not wearing deodorant, and so I never leave the house without my humble lip balm, I have one in every coat pocket and hand-bag. Call me the lip balm connoisseur. Here are my favourites that hydrate, soothe and nourish your lips leaving your pout satisfyingly soothed.
Drunk Elephant's Lippe Balm is a dreamy cocktail of avocado, mongongo, cranberry and marula oils to deeply nourish and soften delicate lips. It's also souped up with peptides and sea fern algae to help plump up the appearance of lips and antioxidant-rich green tea leaf and vitamin c to combat environmental aggressors.
Glossier's Coconut balm is a cult favourite that lives up to the hype. Packed with antioxidants and natural emollients to nourish and repair dry chaffed skin. It has a thick texture that will soothe the driest of lips.
A new favourite of mine, this little pot goes every where, 'The Lip Balm' is formulated with the famous Crème De La Mer Miracle Broth and is packed with natural extracts and oils that nourish and restore the skins natural moisture barrier. It has a light minty taste and a thick velvety texture, basically this is the cashmere of lip balms and if you want to splurge and treat your lips this winter this is the one.
Smith's Rosebud Salve is a beauty classic. This lightly scented, multi purpose salve can soothe everything from chapped lips to minor burns.
Sugarplum is from the eos limited edition holiday collection, it's free from parabens, petrolatum and gluten. It's also packed with nourishing oils like jojoba and coconut to deeply hydrate lips leaving them silky smooth and ready for all the lipsticks you're planning on wearing during the party season.
The Vitamin E Lip Conditioner is one of my favourites, formulated with vitamin E which helps to defend lips from the environmental aggressors. Also infused with honey which is a natural emollient, this lip balm soothed and sorted out my lips in just a few days.
If you're prone to cold sores then this may be the lip balm for you. 'Clinically proven to weaken the cause of cold sores, Lip Solve contains liquorice root which is an anti-inflammatory and helps to reduce swelling and redness, reducing the frequency and duration of cold sores'. It also has shea butter to soften lips and SP30 to keep them protected.
You'll find this in every make-up artist's kit and with good reason. Another multi-tasker, it can be used on lips, cuticles, skin and pretty much anything. It's hero ingredient? Fermented PawPaw which is said to have natural healing qualities.
If you've got super dry lips then this might be the answer, this 'super dense lanolin balm penetrates and seals in moisture, it's hardworking multi-tasker – can be used on anything from from dry lips, brittle nails, insect cuts to cracked heels and dry nasal passages. Its free from parabens, sulphates and artificially fragrances , and is veggie and baby friendly!
'Infused with powerful fruit extracts and beeswax to richly moisturise and soften lips, the nourishing oils and butters will make your lips happy and healthy, as Burt's Bee's put it 'an oasis for your lips'.
Hydrates lips with moisturising coco butter and soothes with camphor and menthol, the Carmex original 'Provides long lasting protective barrier to help promote healing'.
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When: Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 7:30PM
Where: The Wilbur in Boston's Historic Theatre District
Italian-Australian Singer Brings His Dynamic Mix of Traditional and Original Repertoire to Boston
Beloved around the world for his modern interpretations of Italian standards, classical takes on contemporary chart-toppers, and original compositions that bridge musical genres, Italian-Australian powerhouse vocalist ALFIO brings a new approach to the tenor tradition. Now, after the national debut of his first U.S. public television special and live CD, ALFIO IN CONCERT this summer, the charismatic crooner launches his first U.S. concert tour, coming to The Wilbur in Boston's historic theatre district on Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 pm. For a preview of ALFIO's live shows, visit:
ALFIO's live show intersperses Italian standards including "Il Mondo" with American hits like John Denver's "Annie's Song," showcasing his artistic and vocal range. His set list crosses generations in its appeal, and the roots of this sensibility are evident in his original composition "Pavarotti," inspired by his 2005 dinner as a young man in his twenties meeting his idol. ALFIO pays tribute to another of his predecessors with a new arrangement of the song that brought Andrea Bocelli to the attention of U.S. audiences, "Con Te Partirò." A standard closing song for ALFIO's live shows, Frank Sinatra's "My Way," neatly sums up his approach and appeal.
ALFIO is the rare tenor who can accompany himself on piano during an aria, as well as write songs. In the mix are ALFIO's original compositions "Our Dream" and "After Love," which could be as at home on the American Pop charts as in the context of the traditional Italian repertoire of love and loss.
ALFIO began his vocal training in Parma, Italy, encouraged to study the tenor repertoire by a composer who had worked with the great Luciano Pavarotti. However, ALFIO's strong desire to sing contemporary music along with the classics, as well as to write and perform his own compositions, led him to a unique musical identity he has joked is more a "nine-and-a-halfer" than a "tenor." ALFIO's humor is evident throughout his concert banter, as he connects with the audience telling stories of an unusual career path forged by his parents' strong heritage and the generational push and pull to keep that culture alive while being true to himself.
ALFIO's latest studio album, After Love, and the DVD of his public television special ALFIO IN CONCERT, will be available in stores October 2, 2015. For more information about ALFIO, visit https://www.alfiomusic.com/tour.
For tickets and more information about The Wilbur and other great events visit https://thewilbur.com
TICKETS: Visit www.thewilbur.com, or call the box office at 617.248.9700


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Blackberry Valley
Trio by David Ezell for Violin, Clarinet and Piano. Ragtime style, Rondo form
Interesting interplay as the melody moves from instrument to instrument, and the accompanying lines include some nice counterpoint.
This download includes two versions, and can be played with either Bb or A Clarinet. The clarinet part is the same for both versions, but the violin and piano parts are in two different keys. If an A Clarinet happens to be available, the violin part will lie a little better for the instrument.
David names many of his instrumental pieces for streets and towns in South Carolina. Blackberry Valley Rd. is in a rural, mountainous part of Greenville County. The county is home to over 500,000 people, making it the state's most populous county. The picture is taken while standing on Blackberry Valley Rd.
Musical Style : Ragtime
Performance Medium for Sheet Music : Instrumental Ensemble
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