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Program Overview
This CME activity will provide physicians and other medical care professionals who aid in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis the most up-to-date information on treatment guidelines and clinical trial data. Dr. Epstein will evaluate the newly updated ACR/EULAR treatment guidelines and aid physicians on how to incorporate them into their practice. The mechanisms of action of new and emerging therapies will be evaluated in order to give a better understand of the treatment. The role of IL-6 in rheumatoid arthritis and recent clinical trial data in this area will be reviewed. Physicians will be able to incorporate the latest developments in RA into personalized treatment plans when treating patients upon completion of this course.
Target Audience
Rheumatologists/immunology specialists, primary care physicians, and other healthcare professionals who care for patients with RA
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate newly updated ACR/EULAR treatment guidelines.
- Analyze the mechanisms of action for available and emerging therapeutics and in development for the treatment of RA, including associated clinical trial data.
- Integrate therapeutic selection guidelines and patient management strategies into the development of personalized treatment plans in RA.
Alan L. Epstein, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
It is the policy of AcademicCME that all faculty, instructors, and planners disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity.
The faculty reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:
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|Alan L. Epstein, MD
|Speaker's Bureau: AbbVie, Inc.; Antares Pharma; Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Crescendo Bioscience, Inc; Genentech, Inc; Janssen Global Services, LLC; and Pfizer Inc.
Timothy Hayes, MD, PhD; Kristen Scollon; Emma Gilmartin and Nicole Brestowski hereby state that they or their spouse/life partner do not have any financial relationships to products or devices with any commercial interests related to the content of this activity of any amount during the past 12 months.
Accreditation Statement
AcademicCME is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
AcademicCME designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Financial Support
This activity has been supported by an independent educational grant from Sanofi US Services, Inc.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. AcademicCME and Sanofi US Services, Inc. do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient's conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer's product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
Method of Participation
In order to claim credit, participants must complete the following:
- Read the learning objectives, accreditation information and faculty disclosures at the beginning of this activity.
- Complete the Pre-Activity Questions
- Read or Review the activity content.
- Complete the Post-Activity Test Questions and Evaluation.
- Physicians who receive a grade of 70% or better on the Post-Activity Test Questions and who complete the Evaluation will receive a CME Certificate.
- All other participants who receive a grade of 70% or better on the Post-Activity Test Questions and who complete the Evaluation will receive a Certificate of Participation.
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Vikings defensive end Jared Allen said he's happy about teammate Brian Robison's four-year contract extension and is not stressing about whether he too will get another contract from the Vikings.
"Honestly, I'm not even worried about that," Allen said. "I'm in a situation where I've been blessed to have been taken care of and the Lord's been good to me. And that's where I leave it. I leave it in the Lord's hands.
"Where I'm going to be at is totally up to Him and I'm receptive to go where He wants me. It's not a stressor on my mind, honestly. My goal is, A, to beat the Carolina Panthers [on Sunday], try to get back to .500 in a couple weeks if we can get to 3-3 and try to get back into this division race and get back to playoff football."
Robison, 30, signed a four-year, $28 million deal with $12.1 million guaranteed. Allen, 31, is in the final year of a contract that pays him $14.3 million this season. Allen is expected to be more difficult to sign because he'll be 32 next May and is likely to have a much higher asking price than Robison.
Asked if there are any talks ongoing talks between him and the Vikings, Allen said, "Oh no, nothing now."
For now, Allen said he's just happy for Robison.
"Good for him," Allen said. "I'm happy. I hope everybody in the league gets paid.
"Let's be honest, this is a business and we are expendable. You just look at our team right now, guys are in and out. You look at the NFL, it's a revolving door. So any time anybody can get paid and provide for their family for a long time, I'm happy for them. And Brian's a good player and a friend of mine, a good teammate. So yeah, absolutely, I'm ecstatic for him. I wish he would have gotten more."
Some other highlights from Allen's interview with reporters:
On closing in on his 100th consecutive start (he leads all active NFL defensive ends with 98 consecutive): "I didn't realize that. That's pretty sweet. To me, it's one of those things where I believe, if I can go, I can go. I think I owe it to my teammates. They count on me to be on the field. And it's just a mentality I've always had. I think everyone is hurt, everyone is inured along the way. I remember the saying by [Former Rams defensive end Jack] Youngblood, 'If I can run on it, tape it up and give me an aspirin and we'll deal with it later.' When he had his broken leg.
"That's always been my mentality. Guys who played before me, those guys played beat and battered. It's kind of a badge of honor to go out there whether you're hurt or whether you're healthy, and give it all you got for your teammates.
"It's probably more mental than physical. Absolutely. I think there are days where you're just like, 'Why do I do this?' Then you push through, and you know by Friday you'll feel better.
"To win and to be considered good at something, or try to be great, you have to be on the field. I'm not in the NFL just to say I played in the NFL. I want to make an impact on the game on the game, that weeks game, but on the game itself. When I look back on my career, I hope the guys that played before me and after me will say I did it the right way."
On the Vikings signing quarterback Josh Freeman: "I appreciate aggressiveness, I really do. I think whenever you have an opportunity to try to win, you do that. Obviously that's at a key position and that shakes some things up. I'm glad I'm not in the position to have to deal with it. All I can deal with is to try to play at a high level and help our defense to continue to get better as we go along. Whoever is going to play at quarterback is going to be.
"Christian has a great rapport with the guys in the locker room, everybody loves Cassel and Josh has come in and he's been humble. Obviously playing against him, the guys in the locker room that have played against him, you have a healthy respect for him. He's obviously a talented individual. Where he's going to fit in, I don't know and that's going to be on coach. All we can do is just keep plugging away. We're coming off of a victory and we've got to continue that momentum and try to get one more this Sunday."


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text: For the seventh consecutive year, the Jewish Studies programs of Central European University and Eötvös Loránd University have organized a joint field trip to the Jewish sights of a Central European region. This year's excursion led us to the world of the "port Jews" of the historical Austro-Hungarian littoral on the Adriatic Sea. Our itinerary passing through four countries brought us first to Nagykanizsa in Southwestern Hungary, to the medieval synagogue in Maribor, Slovenia, and to Ljubljana. Friday's highlights were the monumental synagogue of Trieste, the community museum presenting the city's history as a Jewish migratory, commercial and literary hub, and the synagogue in the former Jewish quarter of nearby Gorizia. After staying in Trieste for the Shabbat, we continued our trip to the memorial site of San Sabba, a rice factory turned into a concentration camp under the German occupation. Crossing the border into Croatia, we reached Rijeka, formerly Fiume, the second port of the Habsburg empire. On our way back through the snow-covered Croatian mountains, we visited the baroque city of Varaždin, including the Jewish cemetery and the remains of a synagogue that was transformed into a movie theater by the fascists. CEU postdoc fellow Laura Almagor planned this tour, which benefitted from explanations by several local scholars.


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February 5, 8:00 a.m.
LGBT Caucus Meeting, Democratic State Committee, Empire B Room, Hershey Lodge, 325 University Drive, Hershey, PA. All Democrats welcomed to join us for networking opportunities and 2011 political strategizing.
Freedom to Marry Week Events
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February 9 8:00 a.m.
Interfaith Breakfast
MCC of the Spirit, 2973 Jefferson St., Harrisburg, PA 17110
Supporting Marriage Equality and Valuing All Families
February 14 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Press Conference with Senator Daylin Leach
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Capitol Lobby, Harrisburg
Senator Daylin Leach will reintroduce his LGBT marriage bill, and Representative Cohen
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February 14 3:00 p.m.
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Shared Rooms are a big topic around here, it seems folks are always on the hunt for ways to make them work. Sometimes its two boys or two girls in one room, sometimes its one older and one younger sibling, and even the occasional girl/boy combo (like we have here). Whatever the case, I am a fan!
Like I have told you before, I'm a huge advocate for kids sharing rooms and here are my top five reasons why:
- The Never Ending Sleep Overs
- The Sibling bonds that last a lifetime
- The Space You'll Save
- Less Toys to Buy (kids who share rooms, share toys too!)
- The Decorating Potential!!
If you are working on a shared room of your own, please know I am happy to help out in any way I can! If you need ideas, have questions or need help finding just the right colors or bedding for your kids — I am your girl. Just let me know and I'll get started right away.
Here's a few shared rooms that have got my eye as of late:
Room in the Clouds
From OhDeeDoh
Sophisticated Room for Two
A la KC Interiors
Colors, Dots & Stripes Oh My!
Simply Seleta shared this one on La Dolce Vita
All Boy
So what do you think? Which one of these rooms is your favorite? What reasons do you love (or not love) kids sharing rooms?


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Are you sure that my brother won't punch me? We didn't exactly part on good terms.
Chloe smiled softly as she texted back: Your father was the one who disowned you, Sam, not Dean.
"Whatcha up to?" Dean wanted to know from behind her.
She jumped, eyes wide, and turned around, hiding her phone behind her back. "Nothing."
Dean raised an eyebrow. "That doesn't look like 'nothing'."
"Texting," she quickly supplied. "Is everything ready? I think everything's ready. People are arriving." She slipped her phone into her pocket and flashed Dean a shaky smile as she moved passed him, only to stop when he grabbed her arm. "Yeah?"
Dean licked his lips. "Is everything alright? You've been - weird - these last couple of days."
"I'm fine." She smiled at him and tried not to flinch when the sound of a DING in her pocket proved that Sam had written back.
Dean's eyes narrowed slightly. "Who do you keep texting? Is it… is it the guy you went out on a date with the other night?"
"It wasn't a date." She cleared her throat. "And yeah. It's him."
Dean dropped his grip on her arm. "Oh." He looked away and cleared his throat. "Well, Romeo is going to have to do without you for a couple of hours because our son is having his first birthday and this is a family event. We can't have you missing the Happy Birthday song because you're texting this guy."
She shook her head. "I won't."
"You don't know that," he countered.
"He's, uh, coming here." Chloe didn't miss the sharp way that Dean jerked to look in her direction. "He won't get in the way, I promise." She paused and smiled softly. "You'll like him."
"Sure I will." A muscle jumped in his cheek. "Be sure to let me know when Prince Charming arrives." He cleared his throat. "In the meantime, let's go celebrate our son's first birthday with the others."
Chloe smiled up at him. "Let's."
"Where's Chloe?" Lois wanted to know as she held up the birthday boy. They'd all sung and blown out the candles on Dorian's ridiculously gigantic cake, and now everyone was mingling with each other.
"She went to let her boyfriend in." Dean couldn't keep the harsh tone from his voice. Sure, Chloe had every right to have a boyfriend, and it was none of Dean's business, but he couldn't help but dislike this guy without even knowing him. He sure as hell didn't want him here at his kid's birthday either. Why did she have to invite him? And why the hell did she think that he'd actually like the asshole?
"Boyfriend?" Lois's voice went dark. "She has a boyfriend?"
"Yeah." Dean stabbed his fork into his piece of cake, somewhat happy to realize that he wasn't the only one who didn't approve of this new development. "I'm about to meet him since she invited him to our kid's birthday party."
A muscle jumped in Lois' cheek. "Wait until I get that girl in my grip, I'm going to—."
Dean didn't hear what Lois would've done, because Dean noted movement coming from the house and he looked up, quite ready to hate the fuck out of this guy and find (and point out) to Chloe all the reasons why a relationship with him wouldn't work. Who tried to pick up a young mother who was in a stable and established… uh… family… anyway?
And yet all of Dean's dark thoughts immediately evaporated when Chloe emerged from the house, a smile on her face, and behind her… emerged his baby brother. "Sammy?"
"You know him?" Lois asked, shocked.
"That's my brother." Dean's eyes were wide in utter shock. "What's he doing here?"
"She's dating your brother?" Lois blinked.
He shot her a look before he pushed forwards through the crowd, heading towards them in a near daze. What was Sammy doing here? How did he know about this place? Had Bobby called him? Why had he come though? He hadn't spoken to Dean since he'd left for school!
Sam noticed him and straightened immediately. "Hi Dean."
"Sammy." Dean looked up at him in utter shock. "You're here."
"Yeah." Sam nodded. "I'm here."
Dean cleared his throat and turned to Chloe. "Chlo, this is my kid brother, Sam."
Chloe and Sam shared looks before Sam smiled. "We already met, Dean." He cleared his throat. "Why do you think I'm here?"
And then it clicked. Chloe's weirdness. Her texting. Her terrible attempts at being secretive. Her "it's not a date". Damn it. There'd never been a dude trying to play step-daddy! She'd been going behind his back and talking to his brother and — and Sammy was here. He was here.
"I'm going to go and bring Dorian over so he can meet his Uncle Sam," Chloe announced before conveniently disappearing into the crowd.
Dean just looked up at Sam. "Have you gotten taller? You're a freaking mountain."
Sam chuckled. "If I ever had any doubt whether you were really you…"
Dean grinned. "There's only one me, bro."
"Thank god," Sam snickered. "I don't think the world would be able to handle two of you."
"Fuck you man," Dean laughed. "I'm precious."
They shared a genuine laugh at that.
Sam cleared his throat. "So, Chloe's really nice."
Dean nodded as a small smile touched his lips. "I lucked out with her, you have no clue how much."
Sam eyed him curiously. "She said you two aren't actually together, you're just friends raising your kid together."
Dean paused, not exactly sure why that sounded so… off… to him. "We're not friends, Sammy. She and Dorian are family."
"Of course," Sam was quick to agree. "How did dad take the news?"
"I've been disowned," Dean muttered.
Sam's eyes widened. "I didn't think he'd take it that bad."
"He didn't," Dean assured him. "What he took badly was my refusing to leave them and go to his hunts like he wanted me to."
Sam watched him carefully.
"Sorry to interrupt…" Chloe returned, Dorian in her arms. "But I have someone I want you to meet."
Sam's eyes widened and he grinned. "Hey birthday boy! I got you a gift!"
Chloe grinned up at Sam. "Wanna hold him?"
Sam's eyes turned to her. "Can I?"
She smiled brighter. "Of course."
Sam eased Dorian into his arms and stared down at his nephew's face. "God, he's beautiful."
"That's my handsome boy," Chloe gushed, her hand on Sam's arm.
Dean looked between them and suddenly became very uncomfortable. It took only one step to stand next to Chloe, an arm finding its way around her shoulders in a casual gesture. "Well, obviously, he looks just like me."
Chloe slapped his abs. "You're so full of it."
Sam snickered.
Dean looked at the three most important people in his life, and smiled.
"So, he's hot," Lois declared as she, and a few intimidate others, stayed behind after the party. Her gaze was on Sam, who held a can of beer and was talking to Clark. "They're probably discussing what life is like staring down at us little people."
Chloe nudged her cousin with a laugh. "Behave."
"When do I ever?" Lois wanted to know as she took a sip of her own beer. "Is he single?"
Chloe raised an eyebrow. "You could always ask."
"Too much effort." Lois made a face before she waved when she caught Clark looking in their direction. "Plus… believe it or not… things seem to be URST-y between me and Smallville. You know, despite his penchant for plaid, he's actually seriously hot."
Clark blushed darkly.
He'd probably heard that.
Chloe eyed her cousin. "Please don't rape him in some drunken stupor. Go easy on him. At least the first time. For me."
"For you," Lois agreed with a toast of her can of beer. Her gaze shifted towards where Dean was laughing at something Lex was saying. "You know, I nearly killed you when Dean said you were bringing your boyfriend."
Chloe's gaze shifted towards the father of her son. "It would've been none of your business if I really had brought a boyfriend."
"When has that stopped me before?" Lois wanted to know. "You've got a great man there, Cuz. And as Godmother I have a say in this. He loves Dorian."
"I know that," Chloe mumbled. "I've never doubted that."
"Then why haven't you done something?" Lois wanted to know. "He's spent this whole night either keeping an eye on either you or Dorian, or being with you and Dorian. He obviously cares about the two of you a lot."
"Of course he does, we're family," Chloe declared, uncomfortable and wanting to change the subject. "Can you be a great cousin and drop this?"
Lois opened her mouth, and then she sighed and nodded. "So, have you heard from Lana lately?"
And with that, Chloe happily changed subject.
Dean still couldn't believe that Sammy was here. The afterparty had ended and everyone heading home. A part of him was happy because it meant he had his duplex back to himself, but the other was reluctant to see Chloe and Dorian leave. He'd noticed it early on when Bobby had first arrived. Dean was used to coaxing Chloe into spending the night in the spare bedroom with Dorian where Dean knew they'd both be safe and sound - not just from the supernatural, but from metahumans, or plain old human baddies. He'd tricked out the duplex as best as he could to ensure their safety - had done some work to her car, and had given Chloe her own protective charm. She was hardly ever without him anyway, so he'd felt quite pleased with it all. But now she spent all her nights at her own house, and while she let Dorian stay over with Dean and Bobby, Dean couldn't sleep because she was in that damned house with her unreliable father.
Sure, Gabe had been doing much better, but he relapsed sometimes. Not only that, but Dean couldn't see Gabe being able to protect himself from any sort of attack, much less his daughter. Instead, Dean could easily imagine Chloe getting hurt trying to protect her father. He'd had nightmares of that, actually. He'd seen evil crap while growing up, and his memories fueled his nightmares as most nights he tossed and turned, thinking about how easy prey she'd be for any monster out there.
He wanted to tell Chloe, wanted to tell her everything, but he was terrified that she wouldn't believe him, that she'd think he was insane and ask him to leave. One thing was finding out about metahumans, they were actually scientifically possible, but monsters? He couldn't take the risk. He couldn't. So instead he'd protect her from the shadows as best as he could.
It'll be enough, it has to be.
His gaze searched the crowd for her. She was in a group with Bobby, her father, and Sam. The older men talked amongst themselves while she held Dorian in her arms and laughed at something Sam said as he reached out and softly brushed his nephew's hair.
Chloe paused when Sam's outstretched hand pushed a strand of blonde hair out of her face and behind her ear.
Dean narrowed his eyes. That, was that something a brother-in-law usually did? He wasn't used to family interaction, and this was probably all innocent, but still he found himself moving towards them. "Sammy, ready to sleep on the couch?"
Sam and Chloe shared a look before she turned to him. "I offered him one of the guest rooms at my house."
Oh, she had, had she? Why? His brother could sleep happily on Dean's couch, it wasn't like he hadn't grown up sleeping in more uncomfortable places.
"It's okay—," Sam began.
"Nonsense, you are too long for the couch!" Chloe wasn't having any of it. "You're coming home with me, no ifs ands or buts."
Sam hesitated before he nodded. "Ok."
What the hell?
Chloe smiled up at him before she turned to Dean. "See you tomorrow Dean."
Dean fought his frown as he reached over and pressed a kiss to her cheek. "Night Chlo." He then kissed Dorian's forehead.
Her eyes widened and she stared at him in shock for a couple of seconds before she turned to Sam, overly enthusiastic. "Let's go. You're driving in the car with me."
Sam smiled down at Chloe, waved to Dean, and took her bag from her, the two of them walking away with Dorian. Sam leaned in towards Chloe and said something that had her throwing her head back and laughing. Dorian looked up at his uncle with wide eyes and a smile on his face, as if he too had understood the joke. Sam opened the door for them, and together they left.
For the first time that night, Dean wasn't overjoyed that his brother was there in Smallville.
"You're good for my brother," Sam declared as they had hot cocoa late into the night in her kitchen. "I barely recognized the guy in that duplex, but that was a really good thing." He paused and smiled. "I'm glad I came."
"So am I." Chloe blew at the steam rising form her mug. "I was scared you wouldn't."
"After all you'd shown and told me I had to see it for myself," Sam admitted. "I never thought my brother would leave our dad, that he'd start a life of his own. Even though you two are only friends he's closer to you than he's ever been to any other woman. They've always been sex objects for him, but he honestly cares about you, I can see it in the way that he acts with you, talks to you, and keeps an eye on you." He smiled. "And he adores his son."
Chloe grinned brightly, overflowing with happiness. Nothing could make this night any better than it'd been. "I lucked out with him. You have no idea how much."
Sam watched her and smiled.
She smiled back at him. "I'm really happy you're here, Sam." She licked her lips, a little nervous. "I know that Dean was overjoyed to have you at the party, he's missed you a lot even if he'll never come out and say it, and it would be really great if you keep in contact." She paused. "Just because your dad disowned you doesn't mean you don't have family." She hoped she wasn't overstepping her boundaries. "You've got a brother and a nephew here who I expect you to visit as frequently as you can." She looked up at him. "And we'll come visit you too, if that's alright."
He stared down at her for a couple of minutes before he smiled. "I'd really like that."
Heart overwhelmed with happiness, Chloe smiled brightly up at him and took a sip of her cocoa.
A knock sounded at the door.
Surprised, Chloe shared a look with Sam before she moved out the kitchen, through the living room towards the front door. She peered out through the peephole and then paused, surprised to see who was on the other side of the door. Unlocking it quickly, she threw open the door. "Dean?"
"Hey." He smiled at her before it dimmed slightly as he gazed behind her. "Sammy."
"Did something happen?" Chloe wanted to know as she stepped out onto the porch.
"No, I, I just really wanted to see our kid." There was something odd in his eyes.
"Sure." Chloe blinked, a little confused, but stepped aside so he could walk in. "Sam and I were just having hot cocoa." She locked the door behind him. "Are you sure everything's okay?"
Dean nodded.
Sam eyed Dean before he turned to Chloe. "I'm going to head in."
"Sleep well!" She called as he moved towards the stairs, before she turned to Dean. "You look a little off. Are you drunk?"
He raised an eyebrow at her. "No."
Curious as to what was going on, Chloe motioned with her head for him to follow as she led him up to her room. Once he stepped in and headed towards the crib lit by the nightlight, Chloe entered and closed the door behind her, resting her mug on her bedside table as she sat on her bed and just watched Dean gazing down at his sleeping son.
Dean reached down and softly caressed Dorian's cheek, making sure not to wake him up, before sighing as he moved to the bed and collapsed on it, visibly tired. Chloe shifted so that she was facing him. "You want to tell me why you're really here now?"
He rested his forearm over his eyes. "I'm an ungrateful dick."
Amused by this turn of events, Chloe chuckled. "How so?"
He sighed, leaving his forearm where it was. "Instead of being happy that you and my brother are getting along so well, I really don't like it."
Chloe froze, shocked. "Why?"
"I don't know," he groaned. "It's frustrating!" In seconds he'd sat up and was facing her. "You're the mother of my son and I don't like you going home with someone else, even if it's my own dork of a brother."
Chloe's eyes widened. "I see."
"Do you? Do you really?" He stressed. "Because if you do, please explain it to me. I have no idea why the hell I wanted to punch Sammy when you opened the door and he was there."
Chloe bit down on her bottom lip. "Dean…"
"And I don't like you sleeping here, okay? There! I said it!" He threw his hands in the air. "I don't like the thought of you sleeping under this roof, so far away from me that I can't be there the second something happens. I can't sleep at night. So if you won't let me take the couch then I'm getting a damned bigger place, no matter how much it'll break my budget, because I need to know that you're there and safe."
She shook, her mouth dry. "Dean…"
"I know it's your life and I have no say in it—."
Chloe didn't try to speak any further. She surged forwards, straddling Dean's lap as she cupped his face and kissed him, shocking the both of them with how forward she was. When Dean's hands stayed pressed against the bed she faltered for a second before she shifted further onto his lap and teased his mouth open. Her heart was racing in fear that she was making a huge mistake, and yet, at the first flick of her tongue she cried out as suddenly she was on her back and Dean on top of her, his mouth working so hard against hers she could barely breathe.
She whimpered, grabbing hold of his shirt and holding him in place as she kissed him back.
Finally Dean pulled away, eyes wide as he stared down at her. "I see."
She let out a nervous little laugh as she stared up at him. "Do you really?"
"Yeah." He nodded, voice hoarse. "You and Dorian are moving in with me first thing tomorrow morning."
"What?" Was all she could choke out before his mouth was on hers once more and she lost the ability to think.
Life wasn't just going to fall into place, and they were definitely going to have to work out how this changed things, but as Dean slipped his hand up her thigh, Chloe pulled him closer and whimpered into his mouth, a sound which he swallowed greedily.
They'd work out things. Later. Tonight they'd make up for all the time they'd wasted.
Tomorrow, Dorian would awaken to find both of his parents sleeping happily on the same bed for the first time ever, and while the little baby wouldn't be able to truly understand the monumental shift that had taken place, the sight of his mom and dad would make him smile.
And that was all that mattered.


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A considerable fishing settlement on Long Island, district of Placentia and St. Mary's. The inhabitants are engaged in the salmon as well as the cod fishery. Distant from Little Placentia 16 miles by packet boat once a fortnight. Mail fortnightly. Population 333.
Bendle Thomas, jun., fisherman Bendle Thomas, sen., fisherman Burton Charles, fisherman Burton Edward, fisherman Burton James, fisherman Burton Moses, fisherman Burton Nelson, fisherman Burton William, fisherman Chambers Charles, trader Collett George, fisherman Collett Richard, fisherman Collett Thomas E., magistrate Curtis Thomas, fisherman Danty Edward, fisherman Dicks Christopher, fisherman Dicks George, fisherman Dicks Henry, fisherman Dicks James, fisherman Dicks John, fisherman Dicks William, fisherman Gleeson Henry, fisherman Hann George, merchant Hann Isaac, fisherman Hann Robert, jun., fisherman Hann Thomas, merchant Hollett John, fisherman Howe Thomas, fisherman Ingram George, fisherman Kirby Samuel, fisherman Kingwell rev. John, ch of England Masters Samuel, fisherman Phelan Thomas, fisherman Reed Benjamin, trader Shave William, fisherman Tulk George, fisherman Tulk Richard, fisherman Tulk Samuel, fisherman Tulk William, fisherman Upshall George, fisherman Upshall Henry, fisherman Whiffen Herbert, trader
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The successors of ex-captains, Azmin Massoumi, Jamie Kok and Seah Chin Lee stepped up to take their place, just in time for the first event, Games Carnival. Known as Helang's strong point booster, it was up to Colin Yoong and Amirah Farhanah to see how the gold medals would play out during the matches. It came as quite a blow, when unforeseen circumstances led Helang to incur multiple penalties, putting them at a disadvantage right off the bat.
- Colin Yoong Shern Zian, Helang House Captain 2014
When asked, Colin unsurprisingly mentions that Helang is not strong in only one particular category but they are, instead, a jack of all trades. A master of all? - still yet to be proven. Comparing the Helangs now to the Helangs back then, he states that there is a not much of a difference. He believes the seniors now are as proficient, if not even better as previous seniors were in the year before. The cup just barely slipped through their claws last year, by a mere 0.3 points, proving the point that Helang was one tough house to beat.
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When asked on the future competitions, Amirah has high hopes and believes that the Helangs can win anything if they put their hearts and souls into it. It may be a tough competition but Helangs don't back down that easily. She emphasizes on the teamwork between the Helangs, be it the juniors with the seniors or the Helangs and the teachers. "We planned and worked together, though there were some rough times and we never gave up whilst kept pushing until the end." says Amirah.
Though they have a few flaws here and there - like every other house, Colin and Amirah remain sanguine about the possibility of Helang taking back the FHC title this year. "There is always enough room for upgrades and improvement and that is why Helang is not backing down this year; not now, not ever." For Helang, things may have just kicked into gear what with sports day and swimming gala still ahead of us. With some of the hectic events put behind in the past, they now focus on what lies ahead. Stiff competition, high spirits and exhilarating performances are almost guaranteed from the boys and girls in yellow. You better get ready for the Eagle's Attack!
Helang's shaky position in the first event of the First House Cup was a tough blow to the usually sports-orientated house. It's not all over however. This year's Games Carnival is unexpectedly long and dragged out. The Eagles still have tennis to vie for. Though this last Games Carnival event is usually conquered easily by the bears who have renowned tennis player Balaguru in their paws, Helang's position in tennis may or may not help to switch up the placings right now, if not boost up their own position. Besides Games Carnival, the Eagles also placed a competent third in the recent Interhouse Dance Competition. Not a big shocker given the fact that Beruang always had the upper paw in this particular pie. It was also a tremendous win indeed for Helang at the House Decoration Competition, where they had placed first on the board.
With a good scale of intellectuality and athleticism, Rumah Helang has much to prevail in the upcoming events, with hopefully one of them being the Annual Swimming Gala. Though the history books are not in their favour, with Helangs having not won Swimming Gala in years, determination is still key - and that's one thing everyone in Helang has in plenty.
For the time being, Helang has been doing fairly well in terms of maintaining the score. If you take everything into account, Rumah Helang still has a pretty good prospect of snatching back the FHC trophy and to win back its title as FHC Champion. With it's reins being held by two very capable individuals, not forgetting Mr Shaik as their house master followed closely by the very formidable and determined Puan Nurra at it's helm, the other houses had better be wary of the Eagles sharp talons.
"It's not easy. The journey, the process and the amount of preparation that goes on behind the scenes should never be underestimated. However, with everyone working together, it makes things just that much easier. So, to the upcoming seniors who will take our place, be leaders, not commanders; and to the juniors who will follow closely behind them, be contributions, not retributions. Helangs; I believe that we will win. Do you?"


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What role do you play?
Different people try different ways to cope and feel better.
Understanding your own coping style can help you to decide if there are other things you could try.
How do you cope?
When you are trying to cope with someone else's drinking, you are having to deal with a problem you haven't created and over which you have little control.
It can be extremely hard. People find different ways to cope, some more helpful than others:
Family members pretend the problem isn't there, or excuse or minimise the problem – If we don't talk about it, it doesn't exist.
Trying to fix the problem
Family members focus on the dependence, often ignoring their own needs. They may try to bargain or plead with the drinker, threaten or try to control the amount they are drinking.
Keeping the peace
'Walking on eggshells', to avoid upsetting the drinker or for fear of triggering more drinking.
Taking responsibility
Adults and even children can take on responsibilities that the drinker may be neglecting, such as making decisions, sorting out problems or taking on household tasks.
Avoiding the situation, by withdrawing, physically or emotionally.
You may feel that everything would be OK if only the person would stop drinking. Unfortunately, this is something you cannot control.
It can help to focus less on trying to change or control the drinking and spend your energy on improving things for yourself and your family - in spite of the alcohol problem.
What role do you play?
In families where drink is not a problem, there are often 'traditional' roles for different family members. The adults are usually the providers and carers: they support each other, make decisions and run the home. Children are cared for, free from responsibility.
In families affected by harmful drinking, people can take on different roles to try and cope.
Do any of these roles happen in your family?
Family roles
The enabler
The enabler takes on many responsibilities to try to stop the effects of drinking impacting on the drinker and other family members.
What's the downside?
The enabler can neglect their own needs and can become overwhelmed by taking on all the family responsibilities and trying to manage everything. The enabler can help the drinker to escape responsibility for his/her actions.
Family hero
The family hero tries to be successful, to show the world that the family is OK.
What's the downside?
The family hero has to stay strong, and so may bottle up his or her emotions. They are under a lot of pressure to keep up with their high standards and keep being approved.
The person who distracts the focus away from the problem and onto him/herself, often through getting into trouble. They become the problem.
What's the downside?
The scapegoat may be suffering a lot, but instead of getting support, their way of coping can damage their self-esteem and bring them negative attention and more hurt, alienating them from their family.
The lost child
A child who withdraws to avoid being a 'problem'. They stay quiet or keep out of the way.
What's the downside?
The lost child may find some peace by withdrawing, but they may feel invisible and unimportant and end up neglected and lonely.
Humour and being cute take the focus away from the seriousness of the situation.
What's the downside?
The mascot may be frightened of being rejected or getting negative attention if they stop being jolly and show their real feelings.
The person who makes it their mission to change the drinker and control the behaviour.
What's the downside?
The rescuer may neglect their own needs as they focus on the person drinking. They may end up worn out from the effort of trying to control the drinking behaviour or feel that they are a failure if they don't succeed.
Do you recognise any of the roles in your own family? Are they helpful or unhelpful? Can you see the feelings behind the 'mask'?
Other ways to cope
You can read about other ways to cope in our sections How can I cope? and How to help children


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About the Book
Property Law
D. Benjamin Barros
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Widener University School of Law
Anna P. Hemingway
Director of Legal Methods
Widener University School of Law
2015. 1,100 Pages. ISBN: 9781454837633. With Teachers Manual.
About the Book
An innovative Property casebook that re-imagines the law school casebook format. Covering all the major topics included in a basic 1L Property course, Property Law looks more like an undergraduate textbook than a traditional law school casebook, making use of sidebars, illustrations, and other design devices to present material more clearly. The authors present concepts simply, then move the discussion toward complexitythe opposite of the approach taken by many current texts. Clear yet sophisticated, the casebook is the perfect choice for all skill levels. Including problems that students can and should be able to do on their own, explanatory answers, and skills-based exercises, this casebook is both professor-friendly and student-friendly. Themes that run through the course are highlighted throughout the book, resulting in a casebook that clearly presents the fundamentals of property law. This allows students to develop an understanding of basic concepts on their own while allowing professors to assist their students in developing an advanced understanding of property law.
Key Features
Starts from simplicity and moves to complexity: The book first provides text that explains the basic doctrine, then presents a simple case example, and finally moves to more complex issues.
Cases are introduced with explanatory text discussing the law and issues surrounding the case. This radically different approach from most other casebooks allows students to have a better grasp of the concepts and themes before they even read the case.
Includes problems and exercises that students can complete on their own, with explanatory answers included in an appendix.
Innovative design aids student learning, with sidebars, diagrams, charts, and illustrations that make concepts clearer to students.
Cases are used as examples, not introductions to legal rules. Many topics in the book feature introductory text, illustrations, and problem sets before a single case is introduced, to aid in students legal learning.
Includes sample documents, helping students to understand core concepts.
Perfect for a four-credit course, the book also features a modular design that can be used in courses of varying credit size.


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Car Parking
The WCH has two public car parks:
Medical Centre Car Park
Kermode Street, North Adelaide (Next to Memorial Hospital)
New casual car parking rates effective from 4 January 2016.
The car park operates as a fully-automated system, requiring parkers to pay for their parking via a "pay station" upon returning to the car park to collect their vehicle. The "pay station" is located on the ground floor of the car park, just before the lifts. When their ticket has been validated, they have 15 minutes in which to exit the car park. The "pay station" does not accept 5 or 50 cent pieces.
Motorcycles / motor scooters / pushbikes are prohibited in the car park.
Parking fines apply in this area.
Weekly Ticket
Parents and carers of long-term patients can purchase a weekly parking permit (Weekly Ticket) for the Medical Centre Car Park from the Transport Services Department at a cost of $38 per week which allows for 7 day access and egress during the opening hours of the car park.
The Transport Services Department is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm, excluding public holidays. Payment can be made by cash, Visa or Master Card.
When purchasing a Weekly Ticket, please provide the registration details of any vehicles that will be accessing the car park.
Weekly Ticket holders are able to enter and exit the car park as often as they like between 6.00am and 10.30pm Monday to Friday, and 6.00am and 9.00pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Consumers who are staying with a patient in the Hospital can also leave their vehicle in the car park overnight if necessary.
You can contact the Transport Services Department on firstname.lastname@example.com or 8161 6081.
Disability spaces in the Medical Centre Car Park
If the car park is full, people with a disability parking permit issued by the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure can contact the Transport Services Department on 8161 6081 between 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday and a staff member will arrange access and provide an entry ticket.
Rogerson Car Park
Brougham Place, North Adelaide
(Underneath Emergency Courtyard)
New casual car parking rates effective from 4 January 2016.
Maximum continuous parking 2 days - Car Park is under CCTV surveillance.
Parking fines apply in this area.
Street parking
Emergency parking
Picking up patients
Disabled car parking spaces around the hospital
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The hospitals incorporated under the Health Care Act 2008 ('the Act') have made by-laws pursuant to section 42 of the Act. The by-laws have been approved by the Minister and were confirmed by the Governor.
The by-laws seek to maintain public order and regulate traffic. Offences against the by-laws may be liable to a fine, which may be expiated by an expiation fee. Offences against Part B – Public Order, including smoking on the hospital grounds, may attract a fine of $1000, expiated by a $200 fee. Offences against Part C – Regulation of Traffic may attract a fine of $200, expiated by a $50 fee.
The by-laws will be enforced by authorised officers. Authorised officers consist of members of the South Australian police force, and any person or class of persons appointed by the Chief Executive Officers of the incorporated hospitals. To review the full text please click on link below:
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I'm not one for making New Year's Resolutions; in fact, my last resolution was at 11 years old when I promised I would eat less peanut butter (I happily failed that one).
Yet, on the eve of 2017, I found myself making a silent promise to me. As I sat on a mountain, waiting for the fireworks, I promised I would get myself out of my own political bubble that I have been contentedly floating in. I know, a rad New Year's Eve.
I had to venture to the other side.
If you haven't already wondered what prompted such a thing, it started with this dude:
And this woman:
Even though I live on the other side of the world, the 2016 American Election was an issue I found myself deeply invested in, as did many people. And no matter which side of the political fence you sit on, if at all, you can probably agree the result of this particular election surprised a number of people. And whether that was a happy or unhappy surprise, or not even a surprise, is totally personal.
For full disclosure, the potential of a Clinton Presidency was really important to me. But I won't take my time explaining why. I will, however, tell you I spent the following months considering how the results of election day had come about. My already small bubble had been sucked even more as I wondered: how the hell did I not see this coming?
And this, ultimately led me to a mountain top on New Year's Eve promising that I would no longer be living in Abby Ballard's vacuum. And by that I mean the media bubble where I was surrounded by news and views that aligned with the ones I already had. I needed to step outside my bubble and learn about the people whose views were different to mine, and it goes beyond American politics.
Why? Because through learning about others we create understanding. When we get stuck in our ideological environments – from where we live to what we read and who we talk to – we isolate the other side. Rather than listen to them, we think for them. When we permit others to talk and ourselves to listen we take a step forward to understanding the complex human identity. No longer are we split in two by red and blue, rather we're diverse human creatures with our own lived experiences, fears, and hopes.
Choosing to ignore those opposite is no longer an option for me, and I suggest it shouldn't be for you, either. This statement is true no matter which side of the political fence you sit on. Listening to people won't necessarily have you handing in your Liberal/Labor/Greens membership, but it should create empathy and understanding.
The question is where to start.
Find and realise your bias.
An excellent first step is actually acknowledging if, and to what extent, a filter exists in your world. If you're only getting your news on Facebook, chances are you're probably only seeing news shared by people like you, or news that's tailored to your preferences.
Try downloading PolitEcho. This Chrome plug-in essentially trawls all the stuff happening on your Facebook account, including your friends, the pages you like, and the news in your newsfeed, and then sends infographics laying out how it looks politically.
For the sake of a laugh, take a look at some of my results:
Lesson one: most of my friends are on the left. No surprise for me there.
Then, if you hover over the bubbles on the infographics they send you, it shows what types of pages a friend likes, also highlighting how that page swings politically.
It's important to not only know the news but understand where it is coming from. It's not like I thought conservative media didn't exist, but for me personally, just prior to the US election, it didn't have a place in my world.
If we can recognise from something as simple as an infographic that our bubble is real, then it might propel you to burst it.
Bubbles can be best burst through podcasts.
You can burst your bubble many ways, but I am deep diving with podcasts that facilitate conversations between the "left" and "right" (if you accept that terminology).
Podcasts work well because, a) you can listen to them wherever you go, and b) hearing someone's voice is incredibly humanising. It does more good to hear them as a human than reimagining them as a monstrous troll on Twitter.
For those based in Australia, co-founder of Mamamia, Mia Freedman did this recently on her No Filter podcast. She did a four episode series talking to public figures with views different to hers. Just like me, she wanted to burst her bubble so she spent some time talking to people whose politics she didn't necessarily agree with. Why? While you can agree or disagree with someone's views, listening to them talk their reasoning through bridges a divide. A divide between the "left" and the "right" and busting the myth that only politically identical humans can be friends.
It goes beyond politics. Listen to podcasts that tell stories about people with different backgrounds and experiences unlike your own.
Eat your "vegetable" news.
This might not make sense right now, but I'll quickly explain.
In an episode of Mia Freedman's podcast, she talks to TV and radio presenter Paul Murray. In it he suggested reading the news and viewpoints you don't politically align yourself with more regularly. Murray suggested treating this reading like eating your "vegetables". It's not something you're going to like (if you disagree with it), but you should still do it.
It doesn't have to be every day, but at least once a week check in with the reporting from the "other side". Doing this has not only highlighted for me the issues that are important to readers with a different viewpoint to mine, but also the different angles we have on the same news.
If you don't have the time for this regular scan of news, follow some alternative sites on your social media to at least glimpse the headlines. If you have the emotional capacity, delve into the comments sections.
I'm not on a mission to convert people's politics. I also don't have time for people who speak from a place of hate. They are not worth reading.
But, in 2017, when the world seems so divided, perpetuating the gap between each other will not fix it. Becoming more staunch in one's views, yelling louder, or ignoring more will not fix it.
Humans will never think the same. That's the greatest part of the human race – we can be independent thinkers, all with our unique and complex experiences that inform our world views. We also don't just sit perfectly on one side of politics or the other. However, rejecting so many people's thoughts because they don't align with yours is no longer workable.
It's only March, but my eyes are wide open; enlightened, devastated, moved, still slightly broken but always hopeful about the real world I am living in.


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2017 Opel Astra Review, Design, Specs, Price – 2017 Vauxhall Astra is probably to seem as an show to some exhibitions during this year. The manufacturing will probably be carried out at the manufacturing unit Ellesmere Port, Cheshire which is owned by Geeneral Motors.Manufacturing is scheduled to start in 2017 and sales in the summer time.
2017 Opel Astra Exterior Design
Ultimate format is nonetheless unsure, but there are indications that it could search like a model Monza.The car will definitely be redesigned and may acquire sophisticated traces. Aerodynamics should really be improved as many specifics on the exterior.The front grille and headlights receive a new streamlined shape.On the entrance mask is placed chrome trim and at the centre mark for 2017 Opel Astra.Hood will get a different design over the lines that descend from the windscreen in hair port to the edge of the car.Under the headlights are mounted large air vents that search pretty desirable.The rear portion has gone through slight changes.Lighting system has long been improved and the line of the tailgate. Wheels are aluminum but nevertheless undecided what sizing.
2017 Opel Astra Interior Design
2017 Opel Astra – The appearance of the interior is little recognized.Every little thing we point out is in theory according to rumors and assumptions. Cab will still be able to support approximately five travellers. Supplies have normally been significant quality and satisfy the expectations of admirers of these cars.The seats are acceptable for a cushty experience as very well as gear that is situated in the cabin.On the center console just about every button has justified his spot.In the equipment will certainly obtain a quality audio system, parking sensors, air conditioning, central locking in addition to a lot of helpful extras.
2017 Opel Astra Engine Specs
2017 Opel Astra can have beneath its hood past engine models from the company.It must certainly be a 1.0-liter 3-cylinder turbo engine. Selection of transmissions that should be paired with the engine is continue to unknown.Most likely several of the details are going to be recognized as a lot more closer to 2017.
2017 Opel Astra Price
2017 Opel Astra – Many motorists can easily have an interest in this particular car.It has contemporary line, higher performance and tools enough for the ordinary needs.And the price is fairly reasonable and inexpensive. Should cost around 16.500 pounds.


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I am finally finding myself to be over the stud trend. I liked it, I bought it, I wore it, and now I am over it. But there are still few bags that bring in some stud-like hardware that is not typical of the studded bag rage and perfect to add a metal touch. I have always been attracted to the Hermes Medor Clutch and this weekend it is my latest obsession.
The design itself is inherently simple, with nothing about the size or look of the body of the clutch standing out. But the hardware (I am unsure whether I prefer black or silver on the black box leather), is distinctive, eye-catching, and bold. And it is the hardware that makes anyone looking at this clutch say, 'Oh, that is Hermes alright'. There is a small, 23 cm, and large 29 cm, size. The leather is box skin, which is sturdy yet shows scratches more easily than many Hermes leathers. And while the leather version is beautiful, the Spring 2009 collection sent a green exotic skin onto the runway that makes me want to see this bag in a rouge croc before ever settling on leather. Buy online via Hermes for $4,025 for the small and $4,200 for the large.
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Do you have any idea how much I have to do in the next 23 days? What was I thinking leaving for nearly two months for the campaign to return only 35 days before my wedding? Why in the name of Jennifer Love Hewitt didn't any of you step in and say, "Um, hey, Bridal Bird, I was thinking about it and it turns out…you're an idiot." Now it's midnight and I should be stuffing welcome bags, prepping itineraries, getting my shoes dyed, scheduling a facial and a massage, figuring out what in the heck kind of earrings I'm going to wear, and brushing up on my waltz (why did we pick a waltz for our first dance?!), etc., etc. All this to do here in D.C., yet on Friday I've got to go up to New York for a dress fitting. And instead of tackling some of the list now, I'm sitting here watching the Sox-Angels game and stalling on going back through the kitchen because there's a mouse in there. No foolies. Saw him earlier tonight. The wheels have come off the trolley at wedding central.
Never mind, I am going in the kitchen, to get a beer. I need a beer. Maybe the mouse will accept a beer in exchange for tying the ribbons on the giftbags.


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Cognac is a good buy in France, and whisky is much cheaper than in the United Kingdom due to the very low French excise duties. This survey will help you find the best value items.
Other reasons for shopping in France are the range and quality of goods available. However savings possibilities mean a lot more to most British shoppers, which is a pity given the wider choice available in French supermarkets.
Spirit prices increased considerably in 2009 in France. We remain firmly of the opinion that with a little bit of research BEFORE you cross the channel considerable savings can still be made and a good day out enjoyed as well.
Supermarkets generally offer the best prices. A lot of the own brand French stuff is good value.
United Kingdom budget 2010 – Duty on beer, wine and spirits increased in March 2010. Alcohol duties will also increase by 2% above inflation for two further years from 2013. webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk
According to our calculations this means that a bottle of spirits now costing £20 will in 2014, after the last 2% increase cost 10.41% more in real terms or £22.08.
2009 – French Excise duty up 23%. The good news is that this will see a very small increase in the price of wine in France as duties are negligible on wines. Spirts or any high strength wines will be affected though. A 40% proof bottle of spirits will see its end value price rise by about 12%.
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– Courvoisier 3 star (40º). www.courvoisier.com
|Courvoisier – 40º
|Courvoisier VSOP – 40º
– Hennessy VSOP. www.hennessy.com
|Martell 3 star – 40º
– Remy Martin VSOP 40º. www.remy.com
– Ballentines 40º. www.ballantines.com
|Bells – 40º
|Famous Grouse – 40º
|Four Roses – 40º
– Glenfiddich 40º. www.glenfiddich.com
– Jack Daniels 43º. www.jackdaniels.com
|Johnnie Walker Black label – 40º
– Southern Comfort 40º. www.southerncomfort.com
|Teachers – 40º
|Whyte and Mc Kay (black label) – 40º
|Whyte and Mc Kay – 40º
Biggest Range on ferries – P and O Ferries, Cheapest overall AUCHAN Hypermarket.
See the Best Value page for the best buys.
P and O Ferries have by far the biggest range of spirits to choose from of all the ferry companies, but there are considerably more own label and unusual brands in the hypermarkets to choose from.
We have listed these prices in £'s – with the ups and downs of the £, be warned that prices may vary.
Every care has been taken to ensure that these prices are correct.
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|Cognac. Remy Martin VSOP – 40º
|Whisky – Jack Daniels – 43º
|Whisky – Glenfiddich – 40º
|Whisky – Teachers – 40º
|Whisky – Southern Comfort – 40º
|Cognac – Courvoisier – 40º
|Whisky – Johnnie Walker Black label – 40º
|Whisky – Famous Grouse – 40º
|Whisky – Bells – 40º
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|Cognac – Courvoisier – 40º
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|Whisky – Bells – 40º
|Whisky – Famous Grouse – 40º
|Whisky – Glenfiddich – 40º
|Whisky – Jack Daniels – 43º
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|Whisky – Teachers – 40º
Scottish Single Malt – 100% malted barley, from the same distillery – pronounced aroma.
Pure Malt – mix of 100% malted barley, from different distilleries – strong perfume.
Blended – malted grains (barley and rye), more mellow and rustic than the malted whiskys (Ballentines, Johnnie Walker).
American Whisky – made from corn, malted barley and rye, its taste depends on the proportions of the cereals.
Bourbon – made from a minimum 51% maize, malted barley and rye, it is full of character, full bodied and with a woody flavour (Jim Beam).
Rye – with a minimum 51% rye and malted barley, this whisky is stronger than Bourbon.
Irish Made from malted barley, elegant, mellow and velvety (Bushmills, Tullamore Dew).
Canadian Rye whisky Made from maize, barley and malted rye, it is light, easy to drink and resembles Scotch.
Japanese whisky Actually finished rather than made in Japan, it produces under the name of whisky a blend of oil cloths from malt, grains and others.
Many fake bottles of whisky and vodka contain high levels of methanol, a chemical that can cause blindness, coma, and even death. In March 2003, a 42-year-old woman died after drinking counterfeit Vodka laced with this substance. John Fox, Principal Trading Standards Officer at Leicester City Council, says: "We have come across drink that called itself vodka which was actually pure methylated spirits. That would cause liver damage, possibly blindness."
As many different alcohol brands are faked, there is no golden rule for identifying counterfeit booze. Look for mistakes on the packaging, especially with logos and designs. In particular, be wary of brands you do not recognise. If in doubt, always buy from a reputable stockist or duty-free outlet.
– Check out the latest catalogue / leaflet offers (PDF). www.bonial.fr
– Rip-off United Kingdom. www.rip-off.co.uk
Courvoisier Cognac. www.courvoisier.com
Irish Poteen. www.irish-poteen.com
Jack Daniels Whisky. www.jackdaniels.com
Remy Martin Cognac. www.remy.com
Scottish Malt Whisky Society. www.smws.com
The Whisky Exchange, buy whisky online in the United Kingdom www.thewhiskyexchange.com


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Moving day... is today. And I still haven't finished packing, aughhhh. I've got to pack shoes. But before I do so, I made two sets on Polyvore to show you guys basically what I'm bringing.
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I still have to pack my shoes... Oh, my.
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FREDERICTON (CNB) - On behalf of the Government of New Brunswick, Premier Bernard Lord, Public Safety Minister Wayne Steeves and Intergovernmental and International Relations Percy Mockler expressed their shock and sadness today about the devastation wrought by hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast, in particular the states of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.
New Brunswick and New Brunswickers have a particular bond with the people of Louisiana. The Province of New Brunswick has a co-operation agreement with Louisiana, which takes root in the historic and cultural ties that exist between our francophone and Acadian communities, and promotes economic, cultural and educational co-operation between our two regions.
"The ties that exist between the Acadian communities of New Brunswick and Louisiana have grown in recent years through international events such as the 1999 and 2004 Congrès Mondial Acadien and the 400th anniversary of the Acadian presence in North America," Mockler said. "New Brunswickers everywhere are truly distressed by the devastation these people are facing today. I am calling Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Babineaux Blanco and Lieut.-Gov. Mitch Landrieu to express our sympathies and to offer our support."
"The Department of Public Safety is in contact with Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada, and I have asked our New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization to co-ordinate any requests for help from New Brunswick," Steeves said. "We will watch the situation closely and will be prepared to answer the call for help."
Mockler has also been in contact with Red Cross New Brunswick, whose staff and volunteers are busy co-ordinating the province's efforts. New Brunswickers wishing to provide assistance to those suffering from the devastation brought by hurricane Katrina are encouraged to call the New Brunswick branch of the Canadian Red Cross at 1-800-418-1111 or 1-506-548-0835. Citizens are requested not to report to affected areas to provide assistance.
The Consulates-General in Dallas and Atlanta have been in touch with about 50 Canadians in the affected areas of the United States and all are safe.
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Ava Inferi Discusses New Album "Onyx"
Atmospheric doomsters AVA INFERI has just finished completing their new album! The Portuguese's/Norwegian's fourth album is entitled "Onyx" and will be released on February 14th (22nd in the US), 2011 through Season of Mist. Guitarist and band leader Rune Eriksen made the following statement about "Onyx:"
"The Tree of Life has got to be learnt by heart; you must know it backwards, forwards, sideways, and upside down; it must become the automatic background of all your thinking. You must keep on hanging everything that comes your way upon its proper bough."
"....and so became ONYX."
"These words of wisdom I borrowed for a moment just to emphazise the importance of evolving to become who you essentially are. How necessary and rewarding it is to breathe the air of experience, to gratefully accept the opportunities granted and to feed on lifes treasures and dreams. For it is through our life experiences and the knowledge attained we are able to develop and define our music and musicality. This I feel strongly about."
"There is no easy pointing fingers and defining this band of ours, and I really do enjoy that fact. It's amusing and quite liberating to be between a few of those 'chairs' that have been defined by the masses of journalists, fans and followers of music all over. Some have defined us as Gothic Doom, sure we have those aspects, but I wouldn't state that it ends there. No, on the contrary Watson, it most certainly continues. Since the very first "Burdens" we have been named and linked to several styles and bands, although the comparisons have differed slightly from album to album, there has always been graphic and colourful ways of attempting to describe us. Even during this period of mixing and mastering I received many diverse compliments and equatives from the one and only Mr. Dan Swanö, (which himself has a long list of great merrits to be counted). Some of the written words he threw at me consisted of "sounds like some Tim Burton-esque Dark/Doom Metal" and my favorite, which was aimed at one of our new songs; "I got the feel of Bay Laurel crossfaded with 'Power Windows' era Rush and something unique....damn great!!". I admit I had no instant idea what he was talking about being shamely unfamiliar with most of the works from mentioned bands... However, and might I add once again, it is proven somewhat clear that music and its expression can speak louder than these genres and borders and that a given categorization can be a preconceived token of repetition towards an open mind or simply an easy presumption for the 'not knowers.' There should definitely be no rules in art, no limitations and no foregone conclusion. Just allow it to unfold and manifest. Let it become, let it be!"
"The ONYX stone has had diverse meaning over the ages. The most folkloric or saga-friendly might be the one that features a sleeping Venus, telling the tale of a crooked cupid cutting her fingernails, leaving them scattered on the ground. And obviously, as in the design of the Gods, they were transformed to stone and known on earth as ONYX. Maybe not exactly what we had in mind, however an amusing and inspiring tale."
"No, we aimed for the more metaphysical properties of this peculiar stone, which for us would include such as increasing happiness, intuition and developing ones instincts. It's supposedly a strength giving stone as well, not only protecting from "evil" but also meaning good for athletes and for people under mental pressure and stress. The bad side, if that can be stated, are the vividly dark dreams and also foretellings of the future. Not for the faint hearted then I sense...Mostly I suspect these theories comes from conspiring ancient lores, as it was thought that inside the actual ONYX stone there was a demon imprisoned. This demon was awakened by night and spread terror and nightmares to the ones within reach, such as the bearers of the stone. Tales from the old world it just as well might be... Well, enough mythology and folklore lessons for now. However, I can reveal that these "attributes" are all a part of the main topics in this album, both concerning the lyrical side of things and also as a part of the influence brought forward into the music. All to a certain extent of course, but still, very much so.
"Truth be told, nothing really surprises me anymore, and I'm sure that many of us have been going through some hard and demanding phases in our lives, leaving an unmistakable item of charm in the sack of The Fool. It's all beautiful though, as these experiences we can bring along and forge into some sort of poetry or a subject of resonance, as this album you soon are about to hear. It has its pain, it has its wonders, it has its beauty and its darkness, and it definitely has its own nerve. We are once again happy, and perhaps even more so this time (as I believe that the more conscious one gets, the more one is actually allowed to feel the depths of completion and satisfaction granted from persistent work). And now, seeing the album has taken its form and showcased its will to breathe, I can only hope its content and purpose will continue to amaze people the same way it did to me."
"ONYX is real, and it is definitely the sound of profound honesty, development and adventures, for good and for bad. But then again, those words could possibly be the essence of most albums, me thinks...To end it off, I would like to thank Carmen and myself, the main creators, for sticking through this together and for not giving up one ounce of faith in this piece of work. There are stars out there, waiting to be found. Blessed be!"
"The joy of life consists in the exercise of one's energies, continual growth, constant change, the enjoyment of every new experience. To stop means simply to die."
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It always faintly amuses me when the RHS promote Chelsea Flower Show as the pinnacle of the Garden design world.
I've been teaching now for more than 20 years and Chelsea is anything but the bastion of good design. The clue is in the title; Chelsea Flower Show not Chelsea Design Show. In fact all the examples I use for teaching purposes of bad design, come from Chelsea.
Chelsea is over crowded, political, wasteful, and regurgitating the same old design formats seen year after year (see Roger Platts garden at this year show, straight out of the 1980's)
Why do these designers bother? or do they constantly need their ego's massaging by the old boy network!
Chaumont is everything Chelsea is not, Innovative, creative, tranquil, inspirational, politically unbiased, and environmentally sensitive. My students are encouraged to go to both shows, but always feel inspired and reinvigorated having visited Chaumont.


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Making a living from an artistic endeavor these days is a tough road, and it takes – among other things – a good deal of fortitude to make it a sustainable endeavor. I've had the opportunity to attend a number of art fairs and shows in several different cities over the past few months. Speaking [...]
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