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More than 15,000 people are expected to line the side of the course for this year's Kokanee Slopestyle, the crown jewel of the Crankworx freeride mountain bike festival and a made-in-Whistler event that has a global following.
This year, thousands more fans who can't be in Whistler will be able to watch the slopestyle finals online as a result of a joint partnership between Whistler-Blackcomb, Telus and Rip.TV. Rip.TV is a broadband action sports network that covers mountain bike, snowboard, ski, skateboard, BMX, surf, and motocross events live, as well as hosting its own online shows that features the professional athletes.
"With this addition, mountain bike fans from around the globe will have a first-time opportunity to experience the action as it happens," said Tim Bieber, CEO of Rip Media Group. "This is a pivotal moment in the history of Kokanee Crankworx and we are excited to be leading this innovative charge forward."
Sports fans can tune in at either www.crankworx.com or www.rip.tv and watch the show for free.
The Crankworx festival gets underway on Saturday, July 21 and wraps up on July 29. The top professional downhillers and freeriders will be in town to compete in seven competitions. More than $44,000 in prize money is up for grabs.
As well, there is a full slate of concerts on the Monster Mainstage, an on-mountain, industry expo, and other attractions in the village.
Volkswagen Biker Cross — July 20-21
The Volkswagen Biker Cross opens this year's Crankworx festival with competitors being seeded by their qualifying times, and racing against three other riders in each heat of the finals. All the action takes place on the Biker Cross course at the base of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, with lots of room for spectators.
Athletes can train from noon to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 20, and the course will be closed for training from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Athletes will get two runs, with only the best run counting, between 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The finals will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Awards will follow.
Garbanzo Enduro Downhill — July 21-22
The course for this race has not been picked, but competitors will race from the top of the Garbanzo Express chair to the valley for a vertical drop of close to 1,100 metres. The fastest competitors take just under 15 minutes to complete the course.
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Chandigarh, May 16 (IANS): Punjab Cabinet Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu on Thursday defended his wife's remarks blaming the state Congress leadership for denying her a ticket from Amritsar.
"My wife has that much strength and moral authority that she will never lie. This is my answer," Sidhu told reporters when asked about his wife's allegations that she was denied party ticket from Amritsar at the instance of Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and party's Punjab affairs in-charge Asha Kumari.
Navjot Kaur, a former Bharatiya Janata Party legislator from Amritsar (East), on May 14 blamed the Chief Minister for denying her a Lok Sabha ticket either from Chandigarh or Amritsar.
She said Sidhu would not campaign for his party in his home state as the Chief Minister has told him not to do so.
Hours after his wife's claim, Sidhu said at an election rally in Bathinda in the presence of Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi and Amarinder Singh that he would be returning to Punjab on May 17 to deliver a "knockout punch" to the Badals.
Amid reports that the Minister's health was not allowing him to campaign, his wife also blamed Asha Kumari for not allowing Sidhu to campaign in Punjab.
"Captain Saab is our smaller captain and (Congress President) Rahul Gandhi is our bigger captain and he has given duty to him (Sidhu) in other states and Navjot is busy campaigning there," she told reporters in Amritsar city.
"When Captain saab and Asha Kumari have taken the lead role in ensuring victory of the party in all (13) seats, then what is the need for Navjot (Sidhu) to campaign in Punjab?"

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Mattese Elite Russian Mafia
Today is a much better day in terms of weather. The past few weeks have been a flurry of snowstorms and blizzards. The thing I hate the most about bad weather like that is that I can't drive (well I don't rather than can't) because of all the snow and ice. The wind doesn't help either. Being that I am located in a flat state, wind is pretty much a staple of everyday life here. The shade I have on my nails today cheered me up quite a bit too. I find the name catchy as well, which made me love this shade even more. Here is Mattese Elite's Russian Mafia.
This spectacular purple shade packs a ton of purple or pink and blue glass fleck shimmer. The glass flecks are still not as packed as the ones from other nail polish brands, but as I've mentioned it before, I like it this way. I think too much glass fleck shimmer in this shade would take away from the beauty of the nail color itself. Formula is rich and smooth. Drying time is exceptional and opacity? Drumroll please! This is a one coater! Wow! I could not believe it! I tend to apply several thinner coats and this only needed one relatively thin coat. I'm very impressed.
See the beautiful glass flecks? Glass fleck shades are one of my favorites.
You can score this beauty directly on their webpage or if you live in the wonderful state of New York, you can stop by at any Ricky's NYC store locations (see here) and see this and other shades for yourself before you buy. Mattese Elite shades retails for $5.99 each before tax.
*Products in this review have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
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Simply beautiful!
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February 21, 2011 at 12:31 PM
The weather here took a turn for the worse–much of the snow had melted, then whoosh, 8 more inches showed up yesterday afternoon & evening. Guess that's winter in Michigan for you. 🙂
February 21, 2011 at 1:58 PM
Wow, that almost looks exactly like OPI Russian Navy! Except I think the reddish glitter is less pronounced. Really pretty regardless!
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El-Mashad AE, El-Mahdy H, El Amrousy D, Elgendy M. Comparative study of the efficacy and safety of paracetamol, ibuprofen, and indomethacin in closure of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm neonates. Eur J Pediatr 2017; 176:233-240. PMID 28004188.
Jane E Stremming, MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellow
University of Colorado, Aurora, CO
Clyde J Wright, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
University of Colorado, Aurora, CO
Laura D Brown, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
University of Colorado, Aurora, CO
(P) In infants born at less than 28 weeks or with birth weight less than 1500 grams who have been diagnosed with a hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in the first two weeks of life, (I) is paracetamol as effective as (C) indomethacin or ibuprofen in (O) closing the PDA, and does paracetamol have fewer side effects? (T) Echocardiograms to assess PDA closure and all laboratory studies were performed before and three days after initiation of medications.
- Design: Prospective, randomized, single center. Of note, the manuscript does not state whether the trial was registered.
- Allocation: Allocation concealed.
- Blinding: Partially blinded due to difference in drug doses (outcome assessors were blinded)
- Follow-up period: Not stated
- Setting: 1 NICU
- Patients:
- Included:
- Infants with gestational age less than 28 weeks or birth weight less than 1500 grams
- Less than 2 weeks old
- Hemodynamically significant PDA (hs-PDA) based on clinical examination and echocardiography
- All preterm neonates in the neonatal unit at which this study was done were assessed by echocardiographic examination to detect hs-PDA by 48 hours of life
- However, no CONSORT flow chart was provided by the authors to allow readers to know what the baseline incidence of hs-PDA was in this patient population
- Echocardiographic criteria of a hs-PDA: left atrial dilation (left atrial: aortic root>1,6), diastolic turbulence in the pulmonary artery, internal diameter of duct>1.5 mm, and reverse end diastolic flow in the descending aorta/mesenteric artery
- Clinical criteria of a hs-PDA: tachycardia, bounding pulse with wide pulse pressure, hyperdynamic precordium with continuous murmur, hepatomegaly, edema, unexplained metabolic acidosis, failure of respiratory distress syndrome to improve at 2-7 days, and unexplained CO2 retention in mechanically ventilated babies.
- Excluded:
- Preterm infants with congenital anomalies, life threatening sepsis, NEC, IVH, UOP<1 ml/kg/hr in the previous 24 hours, serum creatinine>1.5 mg/dL, platelet count<100,00/mL, complex congenital heart disease or ductal dependent lesions
- Included:
- Intervention:
- Group 1: paracetamol 15 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes followed by 15 mg/kg IV every 6 hours for 3 days
- Group 2: ibuprofen 10 mg/kg IV followed by 5 mg/kg/day for 2 days
- Group 3: indomethacin 0.2 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes every 12 hours for 3 doses
- Outcomes:
- Primary outcome: Efficacy of the drug in closing a hs-PDA in a preterm neonate 3 days after initiation of medication
- Secondary outcomes: Compare side effects and complications of each drug in preterm neonates (these were not precisely defined in the methods)
- Analysis and Sample Size: Estimating a difference in closure rate of 21% among the three treatment groups and using a type 1 error of 0.05 and a power of 90%, the sample size was calculated to be 97 participants per group. 100 infants were enrolled into each group.
- Patient follow-up: Of the 300 patients enrolled (100 in each group), 100% were analyzed for the primary outcome.
Demographic and echocardiographic characteristics of the included infants (including gestational age, sex, weight, age at start of mediation, diameter of PDA, pressure across PDA, and left atrial/aortic root ratio) were not significantly different among the groups.
For the primary outcome, the PDA closed after one course of treatment in 80% of neonates who received paracetamol, 77% of those who received ibuprofen, and 81% of those who received indomethacin
|P value
|PDA closed after one course of treatment
|PDA closed after second course of treatment
|Surgical Ligation
Neonates who received paracetamol had significantly decreased GI bleeding compared to those who received ibuprofen or indomethacin, although GI bleeding was not defined. There were no significant differences in ROP, NEC, pulmonary hemorrhage, IVH, or sepsis among the groups. Infants who received ibuprofen or indomethacin had a statistically significant increase in creatinine and BUN and decrease in urine output and platelet count following treatment. There were no significant differences in SGPT and SGOT levels among the groups.
|P value
|GI Bleeding
|P value
|Serum Creatinine
|0.56 ± 0.07
|0.55 ± 0.06
|0.55 ± 0.07
|0.69 ± 0.16
|0.52 ± 0.06
|0.90 ± 0.19
|Serum BUN
|20 ± 2.71
|20.6 ± 2.8
|19.5 ± 2.51
|22.1 ± 3.04
|21.6 ± 3.47
|32 ± 3.62
|Serum Bilirubin
|1.21 ± 0.2
|1.26 ± 0.19
|1.22 ± 0.28
|1.94 ± 0.78
|1.2 ± 0.19
|1.2 ± 0.19
|Platelet Count
|238 ± 40.77
|246 ± 36. 58
|237.7 ± 61.68
|206 ± 65.52
|235 ± 39.51
|134 ± 27.57
|Daily UOP
|2.25 ± 0.41
|2.24 ± 0.37
|2.16 ± 0.44
|1.69 ± 0.6
|2.28 ± 0.36
|1.1 ± 0.37
*Comparison of three groups after treatment
The authors conclude that paracetamol is equally effective in closing a hemodynamically significant PDA as indomethacin and ibuprofen with fewer cases of GI bleeding and less of a reduction in renal function and platelet count.
This study was a prospective, randomized trial comparing paracetamol to indomethacin and ibuprofen for closing a hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (hs-PDA) in premature neonates (<28 weeks GA or <1500 grams). Currently available treatments to close the PDA include indomethacin and ibuprofen, but these treatments have been associated with transient reduction in kidney function (1,2), and they are contraidicated in patients with active bleeding or renal dysfunction. Surgical ligation of the PDA has been associated with worse neurodevelopmental outcomes and BPD (3), although there may be no difference in outcomes after correcting for perinatal cofounders (4). The search for safe pharmacologic treatments to close the hs-PDA continues.
In this study, echocardiogram was performed in all infants by 48 hours of age. The severity of PDA-related symptomatology that led to treatment is not well-defined. It is not clear how many echocardiographic and/or clinical criteria were necessary to qualify a hs-PDA. The authors state that PDA closure occurs in 70% of cases following a course of either indomethacin or ibuprofen. However, the spontaneous ductal closure rate in this population is 73% (5). This trial found slightly higher closure rates of 80%, 77%, and 81% in the paracetamol, ibuprofen, and indomethacin groups respectively. Thus, paracetamol may be as effective as indomethacin or ibuprofen for ductal closure, but the benefit of medical versus spontaneous ductal closure remains unknown. Ongoing studies, such as the Baby-OSCAR trial (ISRCTN84264977) (6), which is investigating ibuprofen versus placebo are attempting to evaluate outcomes after early medical closure of the PDA.
In this study, infants receiving paracetamol had less gastrointestinal bleeding, lower BUN/creatinine, higher platelet counts, and higher urine output when compared to the indomethacin and ibuprofen groups. The definition of gastrointestinal bleeding was not specified. The clinical significance of these statistically significant changes remains uncertain.
The overall complication was low; a larger sample size is necessary to truly estimate the risk of adverse events. Further, the duration of follow up was not specified, so whether these results are inclusive or important in hospital and post-discharge morbidities is unknown. Larger studies are necessary to evaluate whether paracetamol – when used to close the PDA – will be associated with a lower rate of adverse events compared to currently available pharmacologic treatment and morbidities including BPD and neurodevelopmental outcomes.
In general, the ability to interprt the trial is limited. CONSORT guidelines have been developed for transparent report of clinical trials (http://www.consort-statement.org/checklists/view/32–consort-2010/66-title). In this study, a CONSORT flow diagram was not provided, thus it is difficult to determine how many studied infants were ultimately included in the trial. Furthermore, it is not clear whether this trial was registered in ClinicalTrials.gov. Following CONSORT guidelines in the reporting of clinical trials allows providers the opportunity to critically appraise and interpret trial results. We advocate that trials adhere to these guidelines, and that Journals request that they be reported. Uniformly adopting this practice will facilitate data interpretation and implementation of practice change at the bedside.
- Clyman RI, Chorne N. Patent Ductus Arteriosus: Evidence For and Against Treatment. J Pediatr 2007; 150:216-219.
- Ohlsson A, Walia R, Shah SS. Ibuprofen for the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm or low birth weight (or both) infants. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2015; CD003481.
- Medan JC, Kendrick D, Hagadorn JI, Frantz III ID. Patent Ductus Arteriosus Therapy: Impact on Neonatal and 18-Month Outcome. Pediatrics 2009; 123: 674-681.
- Weisz DE, Mirea L, Resende MHF, Ly L, Church PT, Kelly E. Outcomes of Surgical Ligation after Unsuccessful Pharmacotherapy for Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Neonates Born Extremely Preterm. J Pediatr 2018 195: 292-6.
- Rolland A, Shankar-Aguilera S, Diomande D, V Zupan-Simunek, Boileau P. Natural evolution of patent ductus arteriosus in the extremely preterm infant. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 2015; 100: F55-58.
- ISRCTN Registry [Internet]. London: Biomed Central. ISRCTN84264977, Does selective early treatment of patent ductus arteriosus in extreme preterm infants reduce complications and improve long-term outcome; 2010 Aug 13. Available from https://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN84264977?q=paracetamol AND PDA&filters=&sort=&offset=2&totalResults=2&page=1&pageSize=10&searchType=basic-search (Cited May 16, 2018)


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Matt is the chief orchardist and cider maker on the farm. We've planted over 500 heirloom cider apple trees, with the plan of adding another few hundred over the next two years. Each variety is carefully selected for the purpose of making artisan craft cider.
Many of the varieties are not common to this area and originate from the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe. Because of this, nearly every tree has been hand-grafted by Matt.
All of the trees are hand-grafted, hand-planted, pruned by us, and pollinated by our honey bees. The apples are hand-picked in the fall and we will soon have select cider apples available for sale in Fall of 2017!


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My First Alpine Route in the Alps
I guess if you have ever been to the Alps and not done a climb you will definitely have it on your adventure list to go back and do one, much was the case with me. As a mountain biker at heart every time I have been to the Alps has been in the summer and I've been concentrating on finding trails to ride. However I have always been drawn to wanting to do a climb and really get on the rock properly.
The opportunity came this March when I went out with Berghaus to do a photo-shoot and managed to add on an extra day for doing something in the mountains. I hooked up with Olly Allen as my guide from Mountain Tracks and he had a few ideas depending on the weather; Cosmique Arête on the Aiguille du Midi, Pointe Lachenal or possibly the Cherie Couloir on Mont Blanc du Tacule. None of which I was that familiar with so gave them all a good google. All are good mixed climbing routes (ice, snow and rock) with big views and big drops – I was pretty stoked to do any of them!
With a few weeks until I was set to go I decided to give our Extrem account manager Greg Stokes a call, Greg lives not far from Stirling and is always out and about in Scotland climbing in the winter. I twisted his arm to take me out on to Ben Nevis for a bit of an introduction and also just to give me some confidence for a few weeks' time.
Ben Nevis is a pretty cool mountain!! Often deemed as quite boring as most people seem to approach it up the donkey track and to be fair that way is a bit boring, I'd previously gone up and along the CMD Arête which is when I first saw the north face proper, since then I had always fancied getting stuck into a route up that side. I imagined it to be much more of an achievement topping out and knowing you'd done it the hard way so to speak.
Greg and I had planned to go up Castle Ridge but since there was an avalanche down point five gully the week before and it had been fairly warm with some rock fall we decided it was probably safer to go up Ledge route a winter grade 2 so fine for a beginner like me.
I found the climb quite easy and felt at all times comfortable which was a good thing as it left me itching for more which I was hoping the Cosmique Arête might give me. The views over onto Orions face were fantastic and seeing other people on the routes looking like the size of ants really gave the climb some perspective. An awesome view of the route can be seen here from a drone's point of view.
A week later I arrived in Chamonix and met with Olly the next morning, the weather was spot on, blue skies and pretty calm really – I was SO EXCITED!!!!!!!. We decided on the Cosmique Arête, a Chamonix classic AD route with stunning views. We got the first lift up the Aiguille de midi which was rammed full with skiers, got our crampons and harness on and walked out the station, I'd never been up the midi before due to bad weather so got a fantastic view all around, I was so giddy and excited, did I mention how excited I was?
Olly was really good with me as we walked down behind all the skiers who were gripping onto the rope for dear life as they trundled down on to the vallee blanche. We roped up together and Olly went ahead, I kept going too fast and needed to slow down a bit (that'll be me getting excited again ) in case I got a headache with the altitude and we were also walking over crevasse territory.
We reached the Cosmique hut and started the climb, weather was still great and there was no one else around. Apparently during the summer there are hoards of people on the climb and you have to queue to get on, I was so lucky in that we saw 2 people the whole time.
The first abseil came and it was a bit of a diagonal one in that I had to go straight down and then move across to the right, I remember thinking that I didn't want to let go of the rock as I'd swing out, all fine though just felt a bit clumsy with crampons on. Second abseil was down a chimney and onto a ledge, both about 20metres in length.
Next up was a tricky climb; it looked like nothing but with it being that cold (approx. -15 with the wind chill) and having big crampons on it was quite hard. Trying to pull the gear out from the crack was probably what it made it hard actually; I ended up with a disco leg going on.
About two thirds of the climb done and the weather started to close in with clag and some snow, by this point my arms were getting pretty tired, but I didn't really want it to end. We got to the top of the final pitch and I was pretty happy to have a rest by then, even if I did look like Alice Cooper, maybe I need to invest in some waterproof mascara. Who doesn't wear make up in the mountains?
The last part of the climb was to get on to the station itself, up and over some lairy ladders that were moving in the wind and covered in ice, I'd say the ladders were the scariest bit of the whole climb. I honestly papped my pants.
Olly Allen from Mountain Tracks was amazing with me and I can highly recommend him for anything you want to do in the mountains from alpine climbing to off piste skiing. A great experience and can't wait to do some more of the same, bring on next winter 🙂


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When can I bottle my beer?
Typically, you can bottle an ale 3 weeks after brew day with two-stage fermentation. This schedule allows 7 days for primary fermentation, and 14 days for secondary fermentation.
Wheat beers are often bottled right out of the primary, as it's common to not worry about the yeast still in suspension. No one balks at a glass of hazy weizen.
Lagers will require up to 14+ days in the primary and often 4-6 weeks in the secondary before bottling. In any case, when the beer's specific gravity has stabilized at it's terminal gravity and it has sufficiently cleared, it's ready to bottle.
Other "big" beers can use some extended aging, possibly leaving in the secondary for several months to develop their complexities in bulk and to allow yeast, gravity, and time to round out the edges of the beer. For these extended aging beers, you may wish to add a little bit of yeast (1/4 tsp should suffice) to your bottling bucket to make sure there are enough yeast cells in suspension to carbonate the beer.


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Archive for the 'Historic/Museums' Category
Some Medieval and Natural Gems of Lillafüred, Hungary
By staff writer Estrella Azul. Photos Copyright © Estrella Azul. From the very first visit I was enchanted by all the beauty Lillafüred's landscape had to offer. I didn't think I could like a small place such as this one as instantly and deeply as I did. Especially as it's only a...March 13th, 2012 | STAFF, EUROPE, Historic/Museums, Interesting Towns, Scenic Wonders | Read More
Christmas in Rome – and Panettone Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Story by staff writer Ann McElfresh. Photos Copyright © Ann McElfresh. TOM AND I were lucky enough to live in Sicily when we were young . . . seems like a lifetime ago, yet we remember it as if it were yesterday. One of the things we hoped to cross off our "bucket list" was to spend Christmas in...December 12th, 2011 | STAFF, EUROPE, DINING, Historic/Museums, MEMORIES, OUR FOODIE | Read More
Lothal, India: Pushing the Frontiers 5,000 Years Ago
Story by guest blogger Roona. Photos Copyright © Roona. THERE IS NOTHING like stability to drive some people nuts and my guess is that even 5,000 years ago, human beings were no different. The people of the Indus Valley had mastered urban planning and maritime engineering, trade, commerce and art but...October 19th, 2011 | GUEST BLOGGERS, Historic/Museums, INDIA | Read More
My Favorite Ethnic Spots in NYC
By guest blogger Samantha Wilson. Photos Copyright © Samantha Wilson. I LIVE A FEW hours from NYC but any time I have a chance to visit some of the amazing ethnic spots, I take it. My most recent trip was in the beginning of July when I traveled with one of my sisters for a two-day stay. The two of...September 12th, 2011 | GUEST BLOGGERS, USA MAINLAND, Historic/Museums, STREET LIFE, WALKING/HIKING | Read More
The Citadel in Cluj-Napoca, Romania
By staff writer Estrella Azul. Photos Copyright © Estrella Azul. IF YOU'VE READ my previous travel articles here on Milliver's Travels, you know for a fact that I love walking. That is why one afternoon a few weeks ago, I decided to go for a walk. But not how I've decided and never...August 31st, 2011 | STAFF, EUROPE, Historic/Museums | Read More
Biltmore Estate, North Carolina
Story by guest blogger Ann McElfresh. Photos Copyright © Ann McElfresh. During our cross-country trip, my husband and I had the pleasure of stopping at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. The Biltmore is an amazing piece of architecture and a model of planning; a true testament to American...August 13th, 2011 | GUEST BLOGGERS, USA MAINLAND, Historic/Museums | Read More
My Three Most Favorite Attractions in Paris
By staff writer Estrella Azul. Photos Copyright © Estrella Azul. In my previous article for Milliver's Travels I covered walking through Paris. Some of my most marvelous memories are walking through secret found places, and the streets I recognized after walking down them even only once the previous...July 26th, 2011 | STAFF, SERIES, EUROPE, Historic/Museums | Read More


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George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences has decided to give its students iPads, who are starting medical school in August, as a result of curriculum changes.
Although medical schools started providing students with iPads as early as 2011, Dr. Bernhard Wiedermann, a professor of pediatrics at George Washington's School of Medicine and Health Sciences, said the school was waiting for the appropriate time to make the transition.
"We had a committee that studied this for about five months to develop a strategic plan, and the most important overarching guiding principle of this is that our curriculum, our learning goals, and our objectives are driving this," Wiedermann told MobiHealthNews. "And by that I mean technologic capabilities or limitations are not going to dictate what our curriculum is. So iPads, for example, support that. I think the key was more developing resources to focus on a curricular revision where we could envision the technology."
The new curriculum, meant to enhance a medical student's education, focuses more on understanding and explaining the material instead of rote memorization, but will also require professors to develop different teaching methods and use iPads as well to get accustomed to the changes for next year.
"An example is, early in the medical school year students might get together and develop an iPad-based educational material for the patients, with a particular disease process where they can demonstrate the key elements of the anatomy, or different things like that and use it to explain the process to patients," Wiedermann said. "And if they can do that, and have it be well understood by the layperson, that's a mastery of material much earlier in their medical training than has been expected in the past."
Wiedermann also said that the school chose iPads versus other tablets because of the availability of existing content, such as apps and other resources.
"This does require a different infrastructure, not just technologically, but our IT shop at the medical school was very PC and Windows-focused and we ended up choosing an Apple product," Wiedermann said. "So now everybody is getting up to speed on supporting those devices, and there's an infrastructure. It's really blended in with the entire curricular revision, but there's certainly a cost for that, but this has been a long time planning ... It does take an investment, especially upfront, with faculty development and things like that."
Students will use the iPads for the first year and a half under the management of the school through a mobile device manager called Casper Suite, but after students begin working in clinics, Wiedermann says, they will release the iPads to the students to use in whatever capacity they choose.
The iPads will be preloaded with apps that the school has yet to finalize and will have 64 GB of storage so that students can use them for personal means as well. That said, Wiedermann emphasizes that the school will work with students during orientation and afterward to teach them about social media ethics and HIPAA compliance rules, a practice that has been in place even before the decision to add iPads to the curriculum.


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When I say "positioning", what do you think of?
Although tech companies have moved beyond marketing features and functions, many of them still talk mostly about the product. I spend my days interviewing buyers and analyzing how they make purchasing decisions, and I can tell you this: the product is only a part of the overall consideration. You will be more successful if you take your positioning beyond the product.
When your buyers are looking at products, they think very little about product features. They think mostly about their goals and problems, and how you can help them. They think about the risk of failure and the probability of success. When they check your references, they are not just asking about whether your product works as advertised. They want to talk with people who have been in their shoes and been successful because of a relationship with your company.
Buying a significant product is a little like signing up for a long-term relationship. When you are dating, you might at first be excited about a person's looks, earning potential, or other aspects of their person. But as you get to know them and consider a deeper relationship (when you "buy the product"), you start to think about what your life will be like with that person. Then it's less about their features and more about your life with them as a part.
Significant product purchases are similar. Your buyers think about what their lives will be like with you as a big part. Will you respect them? Do you have the expertise to help them when needed? Are you attentive? Can they be happier with you in their lives than with your competitor in their lives?
As you talk with your potential buyers and existing customers, listen for cues about the relationship. Dig below product features. When a feature is mentioned, ask what impact that feature has on their jobs, on whether they achieve their objectives, and even on their general happiness.
Your buyers are more emotional than you think. If you don't think so, interview them as though you were asking them about a relationship with you. With your product. With your company.
– Alan
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The Foundry has updated Nuke Studio, its node-based VFX, editorial and finishing studio for creative individuals and teams. New features include multiple overlay tracks and blending modes in the timeline; enhanced audio editorial tools that let users view an audio track's waveform within the timeline and apply cross-fades and fade in/out to audio tracks using handles; and XML and AAF support for grades, nonlinear retimes, transforms and cropping, which enables automatic creation of external editorial effects within the application.
The Foundry has also added a burn-in soft effect to the application's realtime in-timeline effects, allowing users to add review information directly in the timeline for use during review. Finally, Nuke Studio and the Nuke and NukeX Flipbook now have native support for stereo playback — both in the application and through SDI-out.
At the same time, the company is developing technologies to address specific challenges in virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) content creation. These technologies are based on internal R&D, technology partnerships, and collaboration with more than 30 media and entertainment companies.
Specifically, The Foundry has worked with its VFX clients on experimental new tools and workflows to manipulate and composite live-action VR using Nuke. Developments include calibration and stitching of live-action 360-degree footage from multicamera rigs; live connection to Oculus Rift to review stitching, grading, and depth; support for compositing with ray-trace rendering for CG placement and projections; and spherical-aware operations and viewing with equirectangular images.
The Foundry will preview these experimental new VR/AR content creation technologies at the 2015 NAB Show as part of a live stream on Tuesday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PDT. The company will also demonstrate Nuke Studio's new features during that streaming session.


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I had an amazing time with these girls at the Tyler Texas children's park……they are so photogenic and such fun to be around! This is the second time this year shooting them and I can not get enough…..Take a look!
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Students who are interested in joining a fraternity will have the opportunity to participate in the IFC sponsored Recruitment Week. During this time, the fraternities will be hosting events for students to participate in so they can decide which one they would like to further their involvement. Students are encouraged to participate in all the events hosted by the fraternities to get a good feel for all four. These events will start with an IFC sponsored event and end with a bidding ceremony from one of the fraternities.
IFC Open House: September 11, 2019, 6pm / JSAC Coffeehouse
Chapter Events: September 14-22, 2019 / Check back for recruitment schedules.
You must narrow your choices and ultimately decide which group you wish to join. The Greek organization that is best for your friends or family may not be the best one for you.
Think about why you want to join a Greek organization. Are these qualities present in the groups that you are considering?
Find the organization in which you feel most comfortable. Why do you feel comfortable in that particular group?
Take a look around you. The men and women that you are standing with could be your brothers or sisters. What qualities do you share with these people? Do you feel comfortable with them?
Ask questions! Get to know everything you can about each organization.
Most importantly, be yourself! There are many diverse organizations that want to know you.


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Wednesday night Mac launched their new range Mac is Beauty in their Brown Thomas store and is available to buy in store from yesterday the 28th of May. The new range has some lovely colours with a mix of pinks, peaches and even some green 🙂
The lipstick colours were amazing and I couldn't help my self and got 'Catty'. I really wanted a nice pink lipstick that I could wear everyday.
It was a great event and we even got a makeup demonstration of some of the new products. I need everything, especially the new prolongwear foundation, it is full coverage and waterproof. It also has no spf in it so perfect for night time to stop that horrible white face look appearing in photos. I only found out recently that it is the flashback of the spf in your foundation! I will still wear an spf in my foundation during the day or a good spf moisturiser under my foundation.


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Blairful Bottom
The outfit for the day reminds me of the movie benjamin bottom, hence the title which is so corny that I replaced benjamin with blairful. hahaha. I really have an addiction with rompers and high waist jeans, since they become a hit on the fashion scene for me they never go out of style. I remember my first year in college, I used to wear every bottom that is high waist and my classmates always asked me if I'm old fashioned or it's just my style. For the fact that I'm an engineering student, most of my classmates wear normal jeans and shirt while me, experimenting different outfit every civilian day. I just love to dress up, and wear unusual clothes not just to impress other people because I want to look good and thats who I am. I'm not seeking for some attention but sometimes compliments do inspire me to dress up better.
My style is mostly high waist jeans and a shirt paired with a flats or sometimes with wedge shoes if I can maintain to wear it all day long. Back to my first year in college, me and my classmates used to climb the stairs with our socks/stockings on, just to go up and we carry our shoes cause we can't walk stand on wearing them. You'll see bandages on our foot cause of our shoes and if someone doesn't have them, they probably don't belong. hahaha. We don't have elevators back then so we tend to climb the stairs from ground floor all the way up to the 5th or sometimes up to the 6th floor. Imagine climbing the stairs with a 3inch high heels and we tend to run if we our late for class:)
|Mango Top||Penshoppe Pants & Suspenders||Segue Shoes||Unica Hija Bag||Ray Ban Sunnies||This is the bag that I got from Unica Hija, I love satchels cause they are very roomy and stylish. They can go with different outfits.This is the first time that I wore this on my blog, I bought this shoes when Duty Free Philippines had their sale. And since then I don't usually wear it, the last time I remember was 2 or 3 years ago.My style sometimes look classical, cause of the high waist pants plus suspenders and top sider. Old fashioned if you say, but I'm more comfortable wearing them so I'll stick with it. There you have it, my own version of Benjamin Bottom (Girl Edition). Happy Tuesday Everyone!
Photo credits to: Tricia Costa
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Knowing how to stop complaining and actually ceasing to complain are two different things.
In this post will talk about how to stop complaining while assuming you want to stop complaining. For most people, however, the desire to stop complaining is not so clear. It's as if part of you wants to complain or refuses to stop complaining and another part of you knows it's better to stop.
This kind of inner conflict is at the heart of so many issues.
Here are three steps to stop complaining.
Recognize when you're complaining
So many of us complain on autopilot and have a hard time knowing when or where complaining vs. merely expressing the thoughts in her head. Either way, you've got to recognize a complaint before you can let it go.
Merely asking the question are raising the issue is often enough to examine your own behavior however asking a trusted other person for feedback or to prompt you when you sound like you're complaining can be helpful too.
Know your positive intention
Breaking bad habits is often easier when you recognize the positive intention behind the behavior. what is your positive intention for complaining? When all is said and done what do you really want?
Some people want more credit for their contributions. Other people want the work to be easier or more efficient when all is said and done what's the most important thing to you? often if you focus on that positive intention you can let go of the complaints that often slow things down.
Be willing to look deeper
There are times when complaining is rooted in deeper issues. For example, you may fear change and complain in order to slow the process of change down.
A friend of mine, Carl, found himself complaining about his family's new plans to go on vacation. Carl wanted to go to the new locale but found himself complaining regardless. He dragged his feet in making reservations he found fault with just about every hotel or flight that they were considering.
Upon further consideration, Carl realized that he was deeply saddened by his grandmother's passing. How are these two issues related? The family had always gone to visit family on vacation. This was the first year that Carl and his new wife we're striking out to do something they wanted to do without considering the extended family. But Carl secretly felt that grandma wouldn't approve of the couple's new direction.
It wasn't until Carl realized the hidden issue that he was able to let go of the complaints and get fully behind his new plans.


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A Pilgrim's Guide to the Holy Land: Temple Mount
What is important about Prophecy?
Mark 13
- Prophecy Proves the Authority of the Bible.
- Prophecy Reveals God's Power and Wisdom
- Prophecy Demonstrates God has a Plan.
- Prophecy Gives Peace and Hope to the Believer.
- Prophecy Provides an Incentive for Holy Living.
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We're not sure if this is a single store markdown or not. And we have NO IDEA how widespread this is. But we have evidence that the Retro Collection is on clearance at this Walmart location for 50% off. Many (most?) of us haven't even seen this collection of figures enter their brick and mortar locations, let alone on sale. It's not even the end of May, and this latest find makes us believe that Walmart is over the 40th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back already. Thanks to JTA reader Thomas H. for the report and image.
It's almost unfathomable, but Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back officially turned 40 years old today. We can all celebrate the film's 40th Anniversary and the impact it's had on popular culture. Recollect your memories of this prestigious film in our comment.s And don't forget to include your Kenner memories if you grew up with the toy line at this time too!
Could the Titanium Series Luke Skywalker be one of the worst figures Hasbro ever produced? We think he's pretty darn close. Find out for yourself in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
JTA Reader Alexander F. sends us in this report of his latest purchase from Gamestop.com. He originally ordered two Artoo-Detoo 40th Anniversary Black Series figures, but when they showed up, he got a big surprise. He opened the large box to find two Supreme Leader Snoke (throne) instead of the Artoo's. The receipt even says Artoo 40th Anniversary. This seems to happen more than it should. Have any of you had a similar mistake happen? Let us know in the comments below!
We've updated our Topps Trading Cards Index with another set from this year. Check out our complete breakdown of the Star Wars 40th Anniversary Trading Cards.
I had nearly forgotten about these Walmart Exclusive 40th Anniversary Funko Pop sets that we reported on previously in June, but JTA reader Justin sends us his find at his local walmart. After doing some digging, I found that these have just hit a few stores near me in NJ as well. Might be time to hit your Walmart if you're a Pop fan! (or Ewok fan!). They are out of stock online, but here is the Ewok Set and Bespin Set in case you want to keep track!
3 Chewbaccas, 16 Jawas, and 44 Death Squad Commanders! This isn't a third grade math problem or the start of a joke, this is what JTA reader Agustín came across while on business in Monterrey, Mexico in a store called Julio Cepeda. We share in Agustín's concern of how Monterrey has this many in stock, meanwhile tons of Walmarts and TRU's have only received 1, 2, or even ZERO cases. ¡Ay Caramba! Thanks again to Agustín for this report!
Today a friend of mine managed to find wave 1 of the 40th Anniversary at his local Toys R Us in Amherst, NY. He said the entire wave was there, but he only bought himself a Artoo-Detoo and a Han Solo. Are these still being found in their distribution centers or are these coming from somewhere else? Have you seen these pop up in your TRU recently? Thanks to JTA reader and friend Charlie for the info.
This beautiful set was created to celebrate the 40th Anniversary and boy does it look fantastic! Both are sculpted to look as they appeared in A New Hope. Grand Moff Tarkin features a brand-new head sculpt, a finely tailored Imperial uniform, Grand Moff Tarkin's high back chair, and a specially designed Death Star themed figure base while Darth Vader features newly redesigned gloves, a sophisticatedly-crafted Darth Vader armor and helmet, skillfully tailored suit, LED-lighted lightsaber, an Interrogator Droid, and a specially designed Death Star themed figure base. Check out all the images of them both here.
It's hard to believe: so many collector have yet to see ANY 40th anniversary figures on the shelves while others are finding them for less than $4 a piece. It might be time to stalk your local TARGET. JTA reader Marcel E. found the 40th anniversary Princess Leia Organa for a mere $3.98. Insanity!
Gentle Giant revealed their Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader 40th Anniversary Classic Busts. These can be ordered separately, or as a bundle.
At least they are carrying these super awesome 40th Anniversary plastic cups that are useful for drinking a huge cup of "Why haven't you moved out those Hovertank Pilots" tea. My local TRU in NJ has only received the Legacy pack, die-cast (once), and these awesome cups. One can only hope they get this fixed before "Force Friday" later this year. What does your TRU store look like lately?
Have you been feeling that the 40th anniversary of Star Wars has been celebrated in a rather lackluster way by all those who hold the official keys to it so far? Don't get me wrong, there have been some great memories relived and some cool commemorations, but probably nothing done so far holds a candle for what this trip down memory lane will bring you. It's long, it's groovy and it might make you tear up and laugh at the same time. Relive where it all begin and where it has gone in this incredible 40 year tribute to the Star Wars film franchise. It's 95 MINUTES OF STAR WARS INSANITY!
HasbroToyShop.com has The Black Series [Star Wars 40] wave 2 in stock! Thanks everyone who wrote in with the overnight alert! Code MAYSAVE10 still works during checkout for an extra $10 off (Thanks for the tip Mike!)
Update: Out of Stock!
Some folks who pre-ordered the TBS 40th Anniversary figures from Amazon back in February are still getting delayed shipping notices, this time with no estimated delivery date. I'd recommend keeping those orders while you still hunt for them else ware. Hopefully, they will eventually fill them all! Thanks for the alert Donald!
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Watch LFC Women v Reading on Sunday at Prenton Park
Liverpool FC Women are back in action on Sunday when they host Reading at Prenton Park, and they would love to have your support.
The visit from the Royals will take place at Tranmere Rovers' home ground with kick-off at 2pm BST.
Season ticket holders for Liverpool FC and Tranmere Rovers FC as well as LFC members will gain free entrance to the fixture.
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Richard Fletcher celebrating 87th birthday
Lexington resident Richard Fletcher is celebrating his 87th birthday. He was born on Jan. 23, 1932, in Mansfield to Carl and Mary Fletcher.
He married JoAnn Fletcher and they have three children — Kim (Debi) Fletcher, Mark Fletcher, and Colleen (Jack) Turner. They have two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Richard retired from the 179th Airlift Wing in 1987. He also retired form the 910th Airlift Wing (USAF Reserve) and MANAIRCO. He was an amateur radio operator and served in Korea during the Korean War.
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Parent Central Services - New Thursday Hours!
CYS Registration - Caserma Ederle - Located in Davis Hall Bldg. 108 Google Map
CYS Parent Central Services is adjusting their office hours on Thursdays to better accommodate working families in the community! Effective August 9, their office will be open from 1-6 p.m. every Thursday. It is the hope of CYS that this change will provide additional time after duty hours to better accommodate working families. Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays will remain 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Yesterday began as usual and ran smoothly. Everybody attended their classes and helped out wherever they could. The afternoon was consumed by the mural. All of us frantically trying to finish it while still making sure it looked great. A gigantic puddle of green paint mixed with rain water took over the ramp leading into the grass. We placed the finishing touches after dinner and can easily say that all of us were very proud of what we eventually accomplished. We all had henna on our hands or forearms before dinner and this was done by the lovely Philomena. She spent a great deal of time on the intricate detail on everyone's designs.
We all joined some members of staff for dinner at a Chinese restaurant. Everybody was pleased and a good game of Chinese whispers topped it all off. A walk to the watch tower consumed our evening. The tower was a small replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, lit up by a rainbow of colours. Our last full day came to an amazing conclusion and I can definitely say on behalf of everyone that our time at Bethany couldn't have been better and we are so grateful for all the time that we were able to spend at the home.
Our last day has been very emotional, the devotional was done by Brooke and Jordan, then came the long goodbyes. Goodbye to the staff and the children by walking them around the tree for the last time. Goodbye to all the aerobic sessions, with Mr Owen helping demonstrate (to some extent) the aerobic moves on stage. After this all goodbyes were made by Mr Owen and Mrs Kirby gave their thanks to the staff, and Rev Eliezer gave us all gifts. Finally now with tears in all our eyes a pupil from each class came up and gave each of us a gift. It was with a heavy heart that we said farewell as the coach left Bethany.
On our arrival at KL, we spent sometime at the shopping centre, enjoying going on the rollercoaster. This evening we are spending our time in China Town.
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Chocolate-Dipped Spoons
Coffee goes down in the most delightful way when stirred with these sugar-coated spoons created by our Test Kitchen. They lend a hint of raspberry to your favorite warm drinks.
Total TimePrep: 20 min. + standing
Makes1 dozen
- 1/2 cup raspberry chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons shortening, divided
- 12 metal or plastic spoons
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 4 teaspoons coarse sugar
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon shortening; stir until smooth. Dip each spoon into chocolate; tap spoon handles on edge of bowl to remove excess chocolate. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt semisweet chocolate and remaining shortening; stir until smooth. Dip coated spoons into chocolate mixture; tap spoon handles on edge of bowl to remove excess chocolate. Place on waxed paper; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts1 each: 76 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 20mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Real Estate Roundup
Sarah Vistas, a five-unit affordable housing project by the San Diego Community Housing Corp., is expected to be ready for sale by mid-January. The five row homes at 3140-3156 Franklin Ave. are each 1,421 square feet with three bedrooms. Weiland Development is the consultant, Pacific 17 the construction manager and Robin J. Franklin the architect. Construction lending was provided by California Bank & Trust and Washington Mutual.
Barratt American Inc. has acquired a 26-acre parcel in Carmel Valley from D.R. Horton for approximately $29 million and plans to build a 149-home neighborhood for the market in late 2000. The project will be part of a Horton planned community nearby tentatively known as Torrey Del Mar. Barratt plans a price range from the mid-$400,000s to the mid-$500,000s with three beginning floor plans from 2,500 to 3,000 square feet.
McMillin Homes on Saturday will release the nine-home seventh phase of Crown Collection in Scripps Ranch Villages. Prices will range from the low to mid-$500,000s. The 110-unit Crown Collection has four one- and two-story floor plans from 2,507 to 3,590 square feet and four or five bedrooms.
Centex Homes on Saturday will release 15 homes as the third phase of The Enclave in master-planned La Costa Valley. The Enclave offers four one- and two-story floor plans with two to five bedrooms on 2,000 to 2,800 square feet. Prices begin in the $400,000s.
Davidson Communities reports all 62 homes at Amador in Carmel Valley have been sold. The neighborhood opened in November 1998. Davidson is also building 21 homes at The Meadows Del Mar with prices starting at $1,169,000; 33 homes at Sage Canyon in Encinitas with prices from the high $400,000s; and 81 homes at Cielo in Rancho Santa Fe priced from $860,000.
Ayres Land Company allocated more than $2 million to improve existing road facilities on Telegraph Canyon Road in Chula Vista and TC Construction completed the project. The road runs past Ayres' Sunbow master-planned community.
Kennedy Development of California has three homes remaining in the second phase of its 22-home Arbor Hills Estates in Escondido. The one- and two-story floor plans range from 3,000 to 3,500 square feet with four or five bedrooms. Prices begin in the upper $300,000s.
Barratt American reports 43 of a planned 60 homes at its Knightsbridge Country Estates in Olivenhain have been sold and sales on the ninth phase have begun. The homes are priced from $999,000 to $1,359,962. Plans offer floor plans from 4,489 to 5,513 square feet with three to six bedrooms.
Ryland Homes reports sales at its master-planned Twin Oaks Valley Ranch in San Marcos have reach 150 homes. A total of 322 are planned for the current second half of the project. The developer said the first increment of 292 homes sold out last year, five years after it opened. Three months after the second phase opened last April, 115 homes had sold.
Barratt American reports 23 of an eventual 46 homes have been sold at its Victoria Ranch in San Marcos. Prices range from $484,990 to $765,990. Single-level floor plans range from 3,175 to 3,921 square feet with three to six bedrooms.
Ryland Homes reports eight sales reservations have been made in the first two weeks of presales at its Camden Park in Aliso Viejo. Four two-story townhome floor plans range from 1,197 to 1,560 square feet with two and three bedrooms. Prices begin in the low $200,000s.
Barratt American reports the preview sellout of the four-home first phase of its 44-home Olive Hill Ranch in Murata. Preview sales of the second phase are now under way, priced from $400,000 to $467,500. Five one- and two-story floor plans range from 3,212 to 3,921 square feet with three to six bedrooms.
Ryland Homes reports 63 homes have been sold in 12 months since the grand opening at its Riverglen urban infill community of Riverglen in the Floral Park section of Santa Ana. Riverglen floor plans range from 2,769 to 3,714 square feet with three to six bedrooms. Prices range from $361,215 to $454,990.


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End of Summer – Update – Kids Camp And More!!
FOGG extends our best wishes to all of our friends and supporters.
Have a wonderful Labor Day Holiday!
Summer is coming to a close and this is the last week of the Summer Kids Camps Program. This 5th year of FOGG's Scholarship Program was our most successful.
Thanks to the many FOGG supporters who provided the donations which allowed kids from lower income areas to enjoy the fun, games and social interaction in a safe, family friendly environment.
Almost 50 youngsters were supported this year!!
FOGG also must express its gratitude to the Bay Clubs management for supporting the Scholarship Program on a one to one basis.
Thanks again to all of you!
A special thank you goes to Lela Woltjer and Paige Niesyn, who head up the Kids Camps Program. Lela and Paige did a wonderful job of coordinating the many weeks of summer activities. They and their dedicated staff worked endless hours to insure the kids had a great time.
In other summer news, FOGG stays ALERT to the possibility that there will be further pressure from the Developer to build on the Club site. At the moment all is quiet, but everything is still on the table.
As once said by Yogi Berra "It's Not Over Until It's Over."
FOGG is optimistic that we and the Gateway Club will be around for a long, long time. We are vigilant and we will not let our guard down.
Thanks again for your support for the past 13 years, and again enjoy the Holiday.


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This creamy, mandarin orange Dreamsicle jello salad is delightful and fun on any occasion. It is refreshingly tropical but not too overbearing.
Dreamsicle JellO Salad is new at our house. Five years ago I would have told you I did not like Jell-O or anything resembling Jell-O salad. That was before the potluck in Nebraska. I was visiting the great state of Nebraska (Go Huskers!) and I spent too much time talking before going in for lunch. By then my options were Jell-O salad or Jell-O salad. I had NEVER seen so much of the stuff. Every kind was different. I was hungry so I tried quite a few options. Many were delicious, but to be fair, peach Jell-O with a can of applesauce mixed in is never going to be my favorite food. Since then I have been on the lookout for good renditions of this fun staple from the Midwest.
This summer our friends Daniel and Jeralynne Bobinski came to Jonathan's birthday party with ingredients in hand to make a Jell-O salad. The creamy orange bowl of deliciousness they whipped up made me feel happy right down to my toes. As it turns out, the recipe came from Daniel's mother and he has been making it for many years. They have multiple stories of dropping by the store to pick up ingredients and throwing it all into a bowl at a potluck. This strikes me as a great option for those crazy times when you just need to pull something out of your hat.
My husband is of the opinion that there must be marshmallows and coconut, which are my additions to the Bobinski staple. We also like it with the cottage cheese that comes with pineapple in it. Surprisingly, that gives the perfect undertone to the orange flavor. Otherwise the recipe remains the same as it was given to me. It is, of course, used with permission.
Dreamsicle Salad
- 1 box of orange Jell-O (3oz) any brand
- 1 pint of cottage cheese with pineapple
- 2 cups of mini marshmallows
- 1 tub of Cool Whip (8oz) any brand
- 2 cans of mandarin oranges drained (11oz each)
- sweetened flaked coconut to garnish, if desired
- Mix the Jell-O powder and cottage cheese together until fully combined. Stir in marshmallows.
- Fold in Cool Whip.
- Gently fold in mandarin oranges, taking care not to break them.
- Serve in individual dishes or in a bowl.
- Garnish with coconut if desired
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A US soldier was killed on Sunday 8th January 2011 when a man in an Afghan army uniform opened fire on a group of Americans at a base in southern Afghanistan, an Afghan military spokesman said today.
Spokesman General Mohammad Zahir Azimi said the gunman was also killed in the shootout on Sunday. "Right now, an investigation is going on to determine whether he really was a soldier or someone using an army uniform." Azimi said.
ISAF issued a statement saying that a coalition soldier had been killed on Sunday but did not release the nationality or the identity of the victim.
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Apple's mystique may grow with Steve Jobs' death
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – In the end, Steve Jobs left the world to his own devices.
As macabre as it might seem, Jobs' death Wednesday will only add to the Apple mystique – and profit. The iPhone, iPad, iPod and Mac will, no doubt, get a sales boost as consumers pay the ultimate tribute to one of America's creative geniuses.
That could be especially true for the latest iPhone, scheduled to go on sale Oct. 14. The lines were going to be long anyway, but now there are bound to be even more people clambering for the iPhone 4S – the last device to be unveiled while Jobs was alive.
It's a commercial phenomenon that has happened many times before, most recently when Michael Jackson's album and song sales rocketed after the pop singer died in 2009.
"Steve Jobs was a rock star, someone on the scale of Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison," said Steven Osinski, a marketing professor at San Diego State University. "I think it's very likely there is going to be an upsurge in Apple's sales for a while."
Anything designed by revered figures invariably become hotter commodities after their death, said Michael Bernacchi, a marketing professor at the University of Detroit Mercy.
"These products have significant emotional value, they have sentimental value, they're connected, if you will, to the bloodstream of the person who's likely to be the purchaser," Bernacchi said. "There's a certain nostalgic value attached to that.
"Mr. Jobs really continues to exist in a much different manner through these products," Bernacchi said.


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Haze haze go away
Since haze is in trend now, I shall write a post to commemorate it as well.
So! The whole haze thingy started last week. I think around Friday or so and it has been getting worse gradually and consistently. The worse was yesterday and today (so far).
This is not the first time I'm experiencing this kinda hazy situation though. The first one was back in 2005 when I was still in Malaysia. I remember looking out of my room window and all I can see is white. Really, like totally white. I couldn't even see the parking lot, couldn't even see the lake that's just across our apartment building.
So this should be my 3rd or 4th experience.
What's worse is there's been no rain for the past week. So the weather is so humid, so hot, and the air is so smokey. I think I can actually make smoked salmon easily.
And I hate it coz it makes my hair so smelly like I just went to a BBQ!!! >=(
Yesterday the PSI (Pollutant Standards Index) ranged from 70-ish in the morning to 100-ish in the afternoon. Then at about 8pm it became 190. And then at 9pm, it became 290 (100 – 200 is considered unhealthy, 200 – 300 is hazardous)! WTH right?
But it hadn't stop yet. At 10pm, it became a hazardous 321!
So ok lor, went to sleep with a bit of smoke smell, then when I woke up, the first thing I saw was this:
Sorry ar, picture a bit dirty coz it was taken through the window glass. Hahaha.
The official statement from NEA (National Environment Agency) said the PSI was 122 but it didn't feel like it! I feel it was more than that because the haze was thicker than last night.
Anyway, eventhough it's hazy but we still have to be stylish *vainpot mode: on*. So my OOTD is "Haze Ninja".
Aiyerr… why is my hair so messy -_-
This is the area near my office (Tanjong Pagar) at 9:13am:
No filter needed! It looks like it's been touched up on Instagram. It does look surreal, actually. The sun was covered by the haze and the whole thing just seems like some apocalypse going on.
Then at noon it turned to the worse….
And at 1 pm… Deng deng denggggg…..
Woooo! All time high! That's it! We are doomeddddddd *insert dramatic sfx*
And because of all these, surgical masks are out of stock (OOS) in amost every pharmacy/shop. I went to Unity at Fair Price at lunch hour only to found out they are OOS. Then proceed to Medic Drugstore at Tanjong Pagar Plaza and this was what greeted me:
Need to queue -________-
And the queue didn't stop there…
And they didn't have the normal surgical mask (like the one I wore on the photo above) on stock! So we had to reserve our orders and we can collect it later on. What they had on stock was the 3M N95 mask. I heard this N95 is better than the normal surgical mask coz it filters 95% of airborne particulates, but nevermind lah. Normal surgical mask will do, too. Aunt Lia doesn't want the thick one anyway.
1 box of N95 (20 pcs) costs S$75 while a box of the normal surgical mask costs S$13. Ah well, maybe you got money you got quality.
I hope it's gonna rain soon. Like, really heavy rain to shoo the haze away!
35˚C? Siao ar! And you see how it predicted no rain for the week? 😦
Arrggghhh why is it so hotttttttttttttt
Ok, this heat thingy is starting to get on my nerves. So there's a problem with the aircond in my room. The wind blowing out of it is omgsoveryWARM!! :(((((
But then, owner's aircond is also having the same problem. So I guess it's time for maintenance. BUT, the guy who always do the aircond maintenance is back in his hometown in Saigon now. So we'll have to wait for awhile before he can come and fix them T_______T
I'm getting tired of sweating every day IN the room, and having my freshly-washed hair damped of sweat..haizz T________
Angel and her 24-hour in Singapore
Of Wound and Stitches
She slipped on the bus steps and the wound was big and deep it needed to be stitched 😦
Story behind:
I was about to board the bus from across my house to the MRT station, as usual la, going to work. Then somehow I slipped on the bus steps as I went in and my right leg bumped the steps. At first I thought it was just those normal bump where the result would be those blue-ish bump. So I sat down, and a minute later I saw a small red circle of blood from on my right feet. I was still thinking that it was just a small cut and bleed a little. Unfortunately, I forgotten to bring tissue today and so I need to dig up my wallet for receipt and use it to wipe the blood temporarily.
Then I rushed to 7-11 at Bishan station to buy tissue and wiped the blood which now started to flow like nobody's business it wets my shoe.
I still boarded the MRT, and after I've reached my destination, I sat down for a while and realized that the blood was still flowing happily. In horror, I rushed to the 7-11 there to buy bandages. I went to the toilet, pull up my pants only to see a wound that is quite big in diameter and deep. I thought to myself "Sh*t!! This is serious! And there was this young woman who came up to me and asked "Are you okay? I saw you bleeding just now" and I could see that she was really worried. All I can do was smile and say "I'm okay, it's okay". She took out a plaster and offered me, but I kindly refused and told her that I had to go to the hospital instead.
Went to the taxi stand, I asked the man that had been standing there if I could take the taxi first as I needed to go to hospital for first aid. Thank God for a good man J
Waited for a few minutes, and finally got a cab, and rushed to KK hospital which is just nearby my opis. I told the cab driver to dropped me off at the emergency room but he dropped me at the children's emergency ward -_- (note that KK is a Women and Children Hospital). So I asked a staff there to lead me the way to the Women's emergency ward.
As I sat down in front of the nurse, I pull up my pants, and she looked at my wound in horror "OMG it's so deep, it may need stitches". The moment she said that, I swear I was afraid like hell!! I think she saw it on my face then she said "Need to see first la". So one of the kind nurses there helped me to stop the bleeding and put bandage on it, and she advised me to go to Tan Tock Seng Hospital (which is nearby as well) instead because they will be able to give me a proper medication for this. Not that they can't do it there, it's just that they don't have the specialist for that since they are a Women (specializing in obgyn and I forgot another one) Children's Hospital.
I decided to go to the opis for a while to tell Jessie that I might need to take an MC today. When she saw my jeans was soaked in blood, she told me to go to Tan Tock Seng that very second and lend me some cash as well since I only had $2 in my wallet. Gillian looked at me and rushed me to go quickly. Lol.
Luckily I managed to get a cab fast enough. Soon I reached the hospital and went to the Emergency ward straight away. Waited for awhile, paid $85 (flat rate for everyone who came into the Emergency ward), then one of the nurse there finally called me and asked me several questions regarding what happened and all those standard questions they asked you when you are going for a check up la basically.
She sent me for X-ray to see whether I hit my bones. Luckily there was nothing J
So I waited again for the consultation, and that's when Jessie called and asked where I was. Apparently she was already at Tan Tock Seng wanted to accompany me! JJJ
And she needs to wear a blue paper bracelet. I told her that she looked more like the patient than I do. Lol.
So anyway, the doctor told me that I would need stitches! A couple drop of tears roll down on my eyes automatically. I was afraid la! Cos the thought of being stitched is just…I don't know…scary la wei! >.<
But I have no other option lo. So not long after that I was admitted to the Operating Theatre and there were 6 (yes, six) NUS Medical students who will be my audience during the stitching process. Lol it was kinda funny actually. I told them and the nurse that I was scared and they said that it will end fast, don't worry. "We're here to give you moral support", one of them said that. Hahaha.
So the nurse gave me a Tetanus jab to prevent infection and the doc explained bla bla bla to the students.
Finally the stitching was about to begin It was fast. 15 minutes. Maybe it could be faster since the doctor was stitching and explaining to the med students.
The anesthetic stings a little but there was no big deal about it. After that, my wound area was totally numb and I didn't feel anything accept a slight cold feeling from the alcohol she used when she was cleaning my wound, and a feeling that my skin was being tighten.
And it's done!
"You have a smiley face now", said the doc. LOL
Cos the stitching was curving like a smile. Hehehe…
I got 4 stitches in total, and the thread was in blue color (blue-black)! Cool huh?
When the med students were about to leave, they said goodbye and one of them gave me some alcohol wipes, "There's blood on your shoe. Use this to wipe it"
So nice! Thanks!!
After that was took the medicine (for pain and gastric [?]) and lunch with Jessie and went home. Phewww~ what a Friday la. I think today is not my lucky day. I realized I couldn't find my black Swatch and Elmo necklace, and now my leg 😦
But nevertheless, Thank you soooo much Jessie for accompanying me! *hugs* JJJ
Hopefully this will be my first and LAST stitches ever la.
*Wah so long ar the post just for this? Hehehehe…*
Rain rain go away
Come again another day
Ah Mei wants to go home soon T.T
heavy rain + sleepy + hungry = perfecto! T_T
and I heard some areas are already flooded /faint
The earth is shaking!
Suddenly felt like the ground I was stepping on was moving..the whole office was shaking!
Earthquake! 7.3 Ritcher Scale! Happened around 2:55 pm earlier on for more or less 1 minute I guess, followed with an aftershock of 5.1 Ritcher scale 20 mins after that. The epicenter was in Tasikmalaya, West Java.
Phew luckily everything's okay now. Hope there won't be another tsunami *CHOI!!!*
And it's a good thing that my office is located on the 3rd floor of the building (and it only has 3 levels, btw)


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A SAUSAGE-making supremo from Clitheroe has been commended for the standard of his pork products.
Cliff Cowburn, of Cowman's Famous Sausage Shop, Castle Street, scooped a gold award for pork sausages at the National Supreme Product Championships.
Mr Cowburn, who makes the sausages on-site with help of fellow butchers Nick Gell and Paul Howard, said it was a great boost.
He added: "All the pork we buy is outdoor reared pork and we buy from a local supplier, it's the same with beef and lamb.
The shop's been in the family for 50 years and there has been a butcher's shop here for more than 100."


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I have watched all series of The West Wing a few times and many episodes stick in my mind. There were a couple of episodes where the advisors to the President where discussing whether as part of their election campaign they could tell people they could 'cure cancer in 10 years'! Now admittedly they would have the resources to attempt this but it would've been a very bold statement indeed.
So as I write this I am choosing to say for the267project that we are entering 'a year of boldness', what does this mean I hear you say! Well I believe God has been blessing our ministry in massive way and I think we are at a time where certain things seem to be falling into place but also I feel I need to rise the challenges we face with a sense of, well, boldness!
This 'boldness' has a few elements, some for me personally, some for the project as a whole and some for me in my role as Director of the project. Firstly, we want to be bolder in speaking out about our faith and at the same time encouraging and preparing young people and kids to do the same. We are praying this will shape how we use our 'FUEL' events and also what we do with our time next summer. Secondly, I want to be bolder in speaking to our supporters and asking for their prayers and finances. Talking about money has never been my strong point but as Director I feel I need to be much bolder as these supporters have chosen to support us but also God has opened up doors into new places where people seem willing to journey with us. Thirdly, I want the project to be bolder because of the influence God has given us. I want to encourage and resource those God gives us, I do not want to pick and choose who I work with but simply thank God for everyone and seek with all my energy how I may build them and their ministry up.
The Apostle Paul spoke these words to his apprentice Timothy; "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline". It shouldn't matter that I 'feel' timid because we are not just talking about me, we are talking about the Spirit of God and all He brings. If the267project, and the local church, is to be all that God has called us to be, as we worship together but also as we engage with our communities, if we are to do this then we need to speak, act and move with 'power, love and self-discipline'.
This may seem like an overly bold statement, but hey I've said it now; this is our 'year of boldness', I'd love you all to hold me to it, support us in it, pray for us during it and celebrate throughout it. Paul spoke to Timothy these words as he needed to release Timothy into the next phase of his ministry and he needed Timothy to enter it fully aware that God will go ahead of him and dwell in him with power but also with boldness!


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Not every week or day can be wonderful, in any situation, even while exploring abroad (so I just learned). I'm thankful to have my health, my loving friends and family, and all the opportunities that have been given to me. That being said, this week was kind of a let down.
Not all of it though! I went to the musical, which was interesting to watch and fun to experience. It was more of a theatrical choir maybe? Definitely something similar to what a college theater/musical group in Portland might come up with.
Then, we went to the soccer game! Which was super fun to watch and participate in! Ecuador won against Uruguay, even with three injured players, so as of right now we are in the number one spot for the world cup!
It was a lot less crazy than I expected. At least where we sat, it was a total family affair! We even made friends with the 4 year old boy in front of us, who decided he liked us so much that he would spend the whole game on our laps (especially Lauren's, she seemed to be a fantastic human jungle gym). And of course the parents definitely didn't mind getting a couple hours of alone time to watch the game, while we got our face paint poked at and Becca got her beer dumped. Haha
Speaking of snacks, tons of vendors walked around offering foods of all sorts. You didn't even have to get up. So for $5.50 I got two epenadas, a big bag of popcorn, and like a 20 oz beer (still can't bring myself to like that stuff–bleh).
On Thursday I also said goodbye to Doctor Palacio and the great people at the dermatology clinic.
Every Thursday meeting is finished off with a fancy (and FREE) breakfast of fruit, yogurt, granola, bread and jam, eggs, coffee, tea, and some sort of sweet. So I pretended like it was more of a going away party for me 😉
Unfortunately, this is where the great times seemed to end. On Friday the 13th the girls and I loaded onto a bus to Riobamba, a city about 4 hours South of Quito. Here we spent one of the scariest bus rides we've been on in Ecuador, and unfortunately passed fatalities on the road as we went by. These scenes were yet to be dealt with, so images of dead bodies on the road were in our minds as we swerved along to our destination.
One of the reasons we went to Riobamba was for a train that brings you around a boulder/mountain called the Devil's Nose. When we went to buy tickets for the train later that day, we were told: 1) the price had gone up, and 2) there was construction, so the bus would ACTUALLY be departing from Alousi, a town 2 hours south, and the bus fair to get there was not included. We bought the tickets anyway, figuring we had already made the trip. At this point Becca's brand new hiking boots had disappeared from her backpack as well, and we were not able to get any information from any of our bus or taxi drivers about their possible location. Maybe we should check eBay.
After a somewhat exhausting day, we got pizza at a little diner, which comfortingly turned out to be the best pizza I've had here (still nothing like the US). As we left the restaurant, it had gotten dark and we talked about going around to check out the night life of the city. However, in this short walk we all had begun to feel uneasy about our surroundings and the people paying attention to us on the streets. Not to mention passing a fatal car crash as we went for ice cream. And right as we decided to head back to the hotel instead, someone tried to pick-pocket me. Luckily, we have been on high alert since Lauren was robbed, and honestly he was just incredibly obvious, so he didn't get too far before I caught on.
After what we thought was the ending to the terrible turn of events, we came back to our room to hear about the shootings in Paris. And by that time, I felt very defeated. I can't even really explain the vulnerable feeling you get when something terrible like that happens in the world, and you are over 4000 miles away from all your loved ones. The entire world was hurting and being effected by this act of terrorism, and I couldn't even hug my parents or my boyfriend. I'm going to be frank: it really sucked. We went to bed eager for the day to be over.
The next morning we went to Alousi, a town much cuter than I expected.
And here was where I got to take my first train ride ever (unless you count the mini train at Oak's Amusement Park).
Which brings you on a 45 minute ride around Ecuador's beautiful scenery, and then to the previously mentioned boulder/mountain, El Nariz Del Diablo:
This outing went well, and was even accompanied by coconut ice cream. After heading back Riobamba we had dinner and a girls' night in the hotel to try and make up for the last evening that didn't go so well. By 6 am all of us were woken up by our neighbor vigorously hacking up something from his throat for at least 10 minutes. (Who needs an alarm clock when you have flem?)
Sunday we visited a town called Guano before making the trip home. Although small and not much of a tourist destination, I think it was worth visiting (However don't come here if you're interested in hearing a talented church chorus):
Leaving Riobamba we were thankfully some of the last people to secure seats on the bus to Quito. However, here we passed more death on the side of the road, and it was where Lauren's seat partner tried to rob her while she was sleeping (we're smarter than that now people, come on).
Next, in Quito, we took a city bus back home. This was where Becca dropped a copy of her passport, and intelligently, I reached my leg out to try and swipe up the passport with my foot. Unfortunately, this left my leg and a terrible position, and then the bus came to a screeching halt, which caused my knee to buckle and I got to feel what it was like to have your patella pop out of the socket and then right back into place. This is why I am sitting on my bed at 1 pm writing this blog post instead of scrubbing in on awesome surgeries. I'm still mad enough I really don't want to go into more detail.
And lastly, as I crawled into bed thinking that this weekend couldn't end any worse, I found out a former classmate of mine, who just graduated June 2015, was killed in a hiking accident in the Redwoods. My love and condolences go out to the friends and family of Henry Nittler. He was always so kind, and dedicated to so many different activities. He will be missed by the entire North Eugene High School community, I am sure.
Sadly, this is where the blog post ends. I am desperately hoping for a better week ahead: for me, my loved ones back home, and those suffering across the world. Tomorrow is a new day. And now, after getting all the ugly events off my chest, I'm going to try and look towards the positive and make an effort to end the bitterness I'm harboring. Bad things happen, so now I just can't let it ruin the short experience I have left here.
Love and appreciate everyone so much, I really should say it more.


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Alameda County Aiming for Safe Disposal of Unused Drugs
On Tuesday, Alameda County officials granted preliminary approval to a proposal that would require drugmakers that sell their products in the county to submit plans on how they would collect and safely dispose of unused prescription drugs. Two biomedical industry groups oppose the proposal.
- "California County Wants Drug Makers To Pay for Pill Disposal" (Cohen, Reuters, 7/11).


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Tuesday 27th October 2016
Tower Wharf Chester to just passed Egg Bridge (119)
4.25 miles, 8 locks
We were moored in front of nb Spadger who we had shared locks with on the way to Chester - they too were leaving, so we had arranged to travel through the Northgate Locks together this morning after we had both taken on some diesel from the fuel boat. Job done and with the added bonus of help from a voluntary lock keeper.
We stopped at Tesco for a big shop, had our lunch and I then walked on to Waitrose whilst Chris moved the boat along. Fully stocked up we continued on for what seemed like forever. I am not sure why it took so long, but it did! There was a boat ahead of us for the five big locks out of Chester, however despite me waving my windlass like a mad woman they did not spot us, so we were on our own. Anyway we made it eventually, but having slipped our moorings at 10:00 and not stopping until 18:30 it really was a long day. We had hoped to moor near a pub called the Cheshire Cat, but there was no room at the inn, so we had to keep going and it took us three tries to find a mooring that was not too shallow. However the sunset that evening made it all worthwhile!
It just got better and better, so we hoped for a good day on Wednesday. So far, so good - we were 'on plan'
Wednesday 28th September 2016
Just passed Egg Bridge to Shady Oak, Beeston Castle
6 miles, 0 locks
A quick dirty dart along the cut to arrive at our meeting point to find we were in splendid isolation, so there was no problem for Sue and Ken mooring up behind us
with this splendid view over the hedge
It was great to see them again and we celebrated with dinner aboard our boat.
Thursday 29th September 2016
Beeston Castle
So today was the first change of plan - it was a lovely sunny day and Sue and I decided to walk up to Beeston Castle ably supervised by Monty. The shortage and most pleasant route takes you across a footpath over farmland, however there was a problem.
They were very young and flighty and standing on our only route across the stream that leads to a tunnel under the railway.
The farmer arrived and tried in vain to move them along, so we gave up, went back along the towpath and took the route up the road. Not the nicest of walks, but it is a very quiet road and a long steady climb.
This new route took us over the railway and on up to
the imposing entrance to Beeston Castle.
We took in a lot of reading in the reception area before heading on out and up where we encountered the first party of school children having a lesson about arrows.
These are the lower outer walls of what must have been a very extensive castle
The views are worth the visit never mind anything else
To this steep and imposing entrance - a modern addition with H&S in mind
which includes this sign
They do not exaggerate
The views when you get there are far reaching with the railway line easily visible,
but the canal a little harder to spot, but if you look carefully you can just see our boats
and a zoom lens helps even more
What you cannot see from the photos is the one obstacle we faced - wind. It was very strong and we both had difficulty fighting it. There was another party of school children up there seated on the ground being asked to draw what they could see. Each had an A4 piece of paper and I am sure you can guess what happened to a lot of them - yes there were teachers and TAs running around all over the place to retrieve those that escaped. I think they were fighting a losing battle.
As you leave to descend you are afforded this framed view
We wandered over to where there are a couple of caves before having a sandwich and cuppa in the very limited cafe (I would take my own if I were to go again)
From our vantage point on high it looked as though the cows had moved across to the other side of the field, so we decided to risk going across country, however by the time we got there they were blocking the tunnel under the railway, so we had to re-trace our steps and go back via the road again - down hill this time, so it did not seem as long. As you get back to the canal there is this wonderful mill pond. Isn't this a perfect scene - even though that boat is not going anywhere it just seems to belong
As this was to be our last night together we went aboard nb Cleddau for coffee and a night cap before turning in,
Friday 30th September 2016
Shady Oak, Beeston to Nantwich
9 miles, 6 locks
The day dawned fine and bright. When we got to the first lock Sue and I checked on those cows - and yes they were still blocking the path!
This gives a good idea of how far and how high we went yesterday.
So here we were back where we belonged sharing locks together. It certainly makes things a lot easier.
This is just to show that sky - it was perfect
At Tilstone Lock we came across these two historic boats coming up and travelling together to Chester for the weekend. She stayed on board with the sterns strapped together whilst he worked the locks
and quite a wait it was too as the boat on the right was just too long to allow me to open the gate
The lady clambered along the boat and heaved the bow button out of the way allowing me to open the gate
I peeped over a garden wall and spied these lovely boots - I would like to thing that the occupants are Mum, Dad and little one.
We stopped at Calveley services for water and rubbish disposal when the next change of plans happened - Ken slipped as he was getting back into the bow and had to choose between falling into the cut between the boat and the side or into the bow. He chose the latter and I have to say he was very lucky not to have more than a badly pulled muscle in his left leg. This was definitely not on the plan.
On again to Barbridge Junction where we had expected to wave goodbye to nb Cleddau and her crew as they turned left towards the Macclesfield Canal and home and we went straight on along the Shropshire Union Canal. However, plans were to change yet again - we were met by Canal and River Trust staff saying the Middlewich Arm was closed due to pollution. Either oil or slurry had been leaked into the canal and the earliest it will open will be Monday. Decision time for the Cleddau crew and they decided to continue on to Nantwich with us.
As you enter Nantwich you come across this rather charming horse, which has been created out of old and discarded lock gates
Under the last bridge we went and to our surprise and delight we found a space large enough for three boats which we made good use of.
We arrived too late for us to go to Nantwich and we knew there would not be time to go in the morning, so that was the next change of plan for us. We ended the day with Sue and Ken visiting us for cheese and biscuits (supplies from the Cheese Shop in Chester that needed eating!), coffee and nightcap for our second 'final night' together.
Saturday 1st October 2016
Nantwich to Audlem
6 miles, 5 locks
First job of the morning is always to take Monty 'down the garden'. I thought he was taking a long time when I realised his leg had lowered and he was staring intently at something in the distance
Around 9am it was time for us to leave
Monty and I were walking and Sue and Ken came out to say our final farewell for this trip
All along the moorings (which stretch for a long way) there are a series of carvings done by a local school - they look as though they have been there a long time. The first is a dog, the last fish, but the other two have me stumped.
We passed over this very attractive aqueduct
Over this not so attractive road
Monty's attention was taken with something across the cut
With all that water between them there was no point in either barking or chasing
The forecast for the day was for the occasional shower. Around 10am the rain started - it was persistent and very, very wet.
As we approached our first lock of the day a boat was coming out and one big advantage of a long straight canal is you can be seen and they left the gates open for us.
As we approached Hack Green we came across a flotilla of boats coming towards us - there must have been at least six in close formation.
So here we were at the not so secret bunker that we had intended visiting, but we continued on as we wanted to ensure we got a good mooring in Audlem. It really was too wet to dally and we are meeting friends tomorrow, so progressing onwards seemed like the best idea. We will come back to here and to Nantwich one day.
It was still pouring when we got to Audlem and went up the first three locks. At the last there is a garden that is full of ornaments - meerkats dominate.


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