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My daughter has been having many episodes of low sugar (2.4-6.1 mmol/L [43-100 mg/dl]). We have been giving her lots of sweets and juice as she balks at fruit. We have an appointment with an endocrinologist and wonder what kind of test we should be prepared for.
You haven't said how old your daughter is, but I am guessing that she's a toddler. You also do not say that she has diabetes, and I am assuming that she does not. I am interested that you are measuring blood glucose on her. If she is genuinely hypoglycemic, then she should be being investigated now and not waiting for an outpatient appointment. However, she does need some tests.
I could not make a full list because of lack of information but would start with a full history of the problem and whether anyone else in the family has suffered (especially as a child). There are a number of inborn errors of metabolism that can show up like this which require specialised blood and urine tests to diagnose. Occasionally, a liver biopsy is necessary but not often. Timing of the hypos is also important. If they are all after prolonged fasting (e.g. overnight or before breakfast) then sometimes food in the late evening (e.g. cornstarch) solves the problem. The precise diagnosis will determine what is required in the way of treatment and whether the problem will go away.
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DARTMOUTH, Mass. – Season-highs abounded as the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth stepped on the gas early, leading Becker wire-to-wire to wrap up a 19-5 non-conference victory at Cressy Field on Monday evening.
The Basics
Score: UMass Dartmouth 19, Becker 5
Records: UMass Dartmouth (2-7) | Becker (3-8)
How it Happened
Corsair senior Sean Peters (Medway, Mass.) tallied a game-high seven points, totaling four goals and three assists in the offensive spree. Junior Jordan Torres (New Bedford, Mass.) matched his career-high with four goals and added an assist, and freshman Donovan Prozinski (Ashland, Mass.) finished with three goals and three assists for six points. Junior DJ Miller (Ashland, Mass.) rounded out the Corsairs with multiple markers, also tabulating three goals.
Hawk junior Avyay Chaganty (Bridgewater, N.J.) potted three of Becker's goals on the contest, with senior Blake Boutiette (Burrillville, R.I.) dishing out three assists. In goal, freshman Trey McMillen (Grapevine, Tex.) turned aside 14 shots.
UMass Dartmouth wasted no time getting on the board, erupting for a 7-0 advantage on 17 shots in the first quarter. Prozinski registered the first two goals less than three minutes in, and before five minutes was up the Corsairs had upped the lead to 4-0 on a marker by Miller and a behind-the-back laser from Torres. With under a minute left, Torres found the cage for his second goal in the frame with just 35 ticks left in the quarter.
Peters scored less than a minute into the second quarter, followed by a goal by Miller at 7:44 to increase the lead to 9-0. Becker finally cracked the scoring column at 1:25, when Boutiette found Chaganty, and moments later dished to Daniel Johnson (Plymouth, Mass.) for back-to-back Hawk scores. Torres put the cap on the Corsairs' half with one more to carry a 10-2 lead into the break.
The hosts again held Becker scoreless in the third quarter while adding five more to their total. Peters and Prozinski completed their hat tricks, and junior Tony Breslin (Hanover, Mass.) took the ball nearly the length of the field for his first tally of the season.
Becker rebounded to outshoot the Corsairs 9-8 in the fourth, but three goals weren't nearly enough to close the gap as UMass Dartmouth upped its final total with four more scores.
Inside the Numbers
- UMass Dartmouth's season-high 19 goals is the highest scoring mark for the Corsairs since defeating Western Connecticut 20-6 last season on April 26.
- The Corsairs outmuscled the Hawks for a season-high 18-for-26 in the face-off circle, with all 18 controls going the way of junior Riordan McCole (Peterborough, Mass.)
- Corsair junior Matt Daly (Chelmsford, Mass.) commanded the backfield for UMass Dartmouth, forcing a career-high six turnovers from the Hawks and scooping a game-high eight ground balls.
- UMass Dartmouth split time between all four goalkeepers, as junior Kyle Taylor (Raynham, Mass.), freshman Ted McCaffrey (Pepperell, Mass.) and freshman Jacob Olson (North Attleboro, Mass.) all saw their first saves on the year.
- The Corsairs rise to 4-0 in the all-time series with Becker, with the last meeting between the two programs dating back to 2011.
Up Next
UMass Dartmouth remains home for non-conference play Wednesday, hosting Mass. Maritime at 7 p.m. Becker travels Regis (Mass.) in a return to NECC action on Wednesday, starting at 4 p.m.


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The Indiana State Department of Health provides further information on naloxone and where the medication can be obtained on a web page dedicated to naloxone facts.
Gweedo's Purple Shamrocks in Elkhart also has information on opioid addiction and resources at its website.
Paramedics, firefighters and police officers remain on the front line, carrying naloxone — also known by the popular brand name Narcan — as a tool in overdose situations. The medication is also available to the public, as is training on how to use it.
"I think it can be a good thing," Chief Mickey Scott of the Syracuse Fire Department and Turkey Creek Fire Territory said of equipping and training people with nalaxone. "If it saves one life, it's worth it."
Local addictions treatment and drug prevention organizations host classes when needed to teach participants how to administer naloxone, its function, its limitations and the nature of addiction.
Those close to people with an opioid drug addiction are viewed as the next line of defense to thwart an overdose.
"The real huge need is getting (naloxone) into the hands of patients who are using opioids, and family members and friends who would probably more likely come upon somebody who is overdosing," said John Horsley, director of addiction services at Oaklawn.
Horsley, who keeps Narcan on hand due to his position, added teachers and staff from other agencies also undergo naloxone training to be ready in case an overdose situation arises.
The main lesson about naloxone is it's not a safety net, it's not fun and it will not cure addictions.
"It is not a substitute for medical care," said Brooke Marshall, an addiction therapist at Oaklawn. "This is to buy us time."
Nalaxone only works on opioid substances, including heroin and pain medications like oxycontin, oxycodone and morphine, said Marshall, who also volunteers at Gweedo's Purple Shamrocks, an opioid addiction resource center in Elkhart.
When a person overdoses and stops breathing, naloxone can reverse the effects, in a king-of-the-mountain-like situation, by kicking opiates off the user's brain receptors and then attaching to the receptors to block the opiates, she described.
The result can revive an overdosing person as a temporary solution while waiting for emergency responders to arrive and begin administering medical treatment. The effects are harsh. When naloxone uproots the opiates, the brain undergoes immediate withdrawal symptoms, which can be painful and uncomfortable, she said.
Patients can sometimes become combative when revived, as if rudely awakened from a deep sleep, Scott added as a caveat.
"If you're going to administer (Narcan), you've got to be aware that something like that could happen," Scott said.
He and other public safety leaders worry the availability of naloxone to the public will give some addicts the false hope they can get high while the medication, like a video game's extra life, is nearby to pull them out of an overdose.
Marshall disagrees. She believes the consequences are unpleasant to a level where opioid users wouldn't want to tempt them.
Indiana legalized naloxone for public use with the enactment of Senate Enrolled Act 406, also called "Aaron's Law," in 2015. The law opened access to the medication from emergency responders to residents if they believe someone they know is at risk of an opioid overdose, the Indiana General Assembly's website shows.
The move came amid climbing rates of opioid-related deaths statewide.
Opioids accounted for 274, or nearly a quarter, of the 1,236 overdose deaths in Indiana in 2015. And of the drug overdose deaths that year, 85 percent were unintentional, according to a 2017 report by the Indiana State Department of Health.
Suspected opioid overdose deaths in Indiana grew by 35 percent between July 2016 and September 2017, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report in March.
Elkhart County saw a rate of about 22 non-fatal opioid overdose-related emergency room cases per 100,000 people in 2015, while the rate of deaths from the drugs was 2.8 per 100,000 people from 2011–2015, state health department data shows.
"Opioids, in general, in Elkhart County have been slower to become a problem. We lagged. And that could be because of our law enforcement efforts," said Jessica Kosher, director of the Elkhart County Drug-Free Partnership. "We're starting to see it trickle in in treatment, and law enforcement's seeing more and more of it. … It's bubbling up more and more."
Naloxone comes in multiple forms. There are generic injectable versions, the Narcan brand is a nasal spray, while another brand, Evzio, is a prescription auto-injector.
Naloxone is available at numerous local pharmacies. Walgreen's and CVS can both dispense Narcan and generic naloxone without prescriptions. The medication is covered by most insurance plans, and out-of-pocket costs vary, representatives from both companies said.
For the uninsured, the out-of-pocket price for Narcan is about $95, while generic naloxone is about $38 at CVS, said spokeswoman Erin Britt.
Marshall led a Narcan training session during a mental health breakfast at Oaklawn's Elkhart campus April 24. That same day, the Council for a Drug Free LaGrange County sponsored a training event at the First Church of God in LaGrange.
Marshall has conducted Narcan trainings about once a month over the past year at different locations.
The events are also opportunities for her to scrub away myths about addiction and opioids, saying addiction can affect anyone, and addicts don't fit certain stereotypes.
"There's a lot of stigma and false information about addiction," Marshall said. "We need to start viewing addiction for what it is, and it is a disease. That's a community thing."
To her, naloxone should be part of any home first-aid kit.
"In the middle of an opiate epidemic, it should definitely be part of that," she said.
Training sessions are scheduled at Oaklawn and Gweedo's Purple Shamrocks based on demand. But as requests for them grow, Oaklawn is looking into how to expand the schedule, Horsley said.
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Funky Valentine Cupcakes!
Some fun and bright cupcakes for Valentines day. :-)
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Oh Emily, these are lovely !!
Thank you so much – I really loved making these! :-)
Wow!!! THese are Gorgeous Emily!!! Love the colour combo!!! xxx
Nice to see something a bit different for Valentines!
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Download the authoritative guide: Enterprise Data Storage 2018: Optimizing Your Storage Infrastructure
The costs for these types of appliances are in the software development. For storage, one of the computations that will be required is do parity generation, so you need some good programmers that likely need to write in C or maybe even assembly language. As we move to other RAID methods such as declustering, that will need to be ported, but for the most part storage vendors have been using commodity hardware for over a decade for management and monitoring.
On the networking side we have had multithreaded TCP stacks for a long time in BSD and Linux, though BSD seems to have been an early choice for many. Large scale networking seems to be lagging storage, and for a good reason.
Why Networking Lags Storage
Development of storage controllers using commodity hardware is way ahead of large scale networking (many smaller network device such as your home routers use commodity hardware). This is true for a number of reasons in my opinion.
1. Most storage controllers have been using commodity hardware for a number of years for controller and management.
2. Storage latency requirements for the most part – even with SSDs – are far more forgiving than network latencies.
3. Storage bandwidths are far less than network bandwidths on large controllers.
Historical Use
Some vendors used a real-time operating system but others have used commodity UNIX (Linux, BSD and others) operating systems for more than a decade. Though this might be the case for network management, networking bandwidths have required the development of specialized ASICs.
As you can see from the above table, storage performance has not kept pace with CPU performance by at least 10x. On the networking side, you might be able to get away with using commodity hardware for your home router, but it will not work and has never worked for the high speed networking side.
I remember back in 1997/8 that you could get about 94 MiB/sec out of the fastest RAID controller available at the time. Today that number is, say, 32 GiB/sec – an increase of 384 times. Seemingly a significant increase, but it only took 10 disk drives to get the 94 MiB/sec back in 1997/8 and today it likely takes well over 500 drives to get the 32 GiB/sec. More on this later.
Storage vs. Network Latency
Back in the 1990s, the seek and latency time on disk drives was a bit over 12 milliseconds. Today that that number has changed to just under 8 milliseconds for 4 TB drives, and for the 2.5 15K drives, it's under 4 milliseconds. Best case: a factor of 3x improvement.
Yes, SSDs have far less latency, but some of the SSD performance is limited by the operating system, as you have to get in and out of the operating system through the kernel, VFS layer and drivers down the channel to the device. Network latencies, on the other hand, are measured in milliseconds also, but are far lower in general than storage latencies.


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Promotion from within (PFW) is an old practice in many companies. That is, there is nothing new about PFW. It has always been the custom to move those who demonstrate that they are capable and responsible into higher positions when vacancies occur. If effective people are available, management usually wants to promote from within the company's own ranks. A PFW policy encourages loyalty, provides some security, and has other advantages. It should be remembered, however, that even companies that have such a policy may make exceptions on their own or can be forced into adjustments because of layoffs and reorganizations.
In order to understand the implications of the PFW idea in a given corporation, one must study the organizational structure. Each company has grown to maturity in a different way; each firm has developed a different "culture." Every company has its own interpretation and application of a PFW policy.


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This API can only be called with developer credentials. You cannot call this API with the temporary user credentials provided by Cognito Identity.
For .NET Core, PCL and Unity this operation is only available in asynchronous form. Please refer to DescribeIdentityPoolUsageAsync.
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Ribbon cutting for new Humane Society facility is Saturday
The Happy Day Humane Society will host a ribbon cutting and dedication for its new facility on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
"The exciting part in unveiling this is Big Spring has something — our county has something — they should be really proud of," said Kristen Partee, Happy Day Humane Society board member.
The 6,400 square-foot building opened in December boasts indoor, heated/cooled kennels, areas for small dogs that allow access to the outside, a patio area where potential adopters can visit with the animals, a grooming room which can also be used as a exam area for veterinarians, a big outside covered kennel for large dogs near the main building, and a spacious spay and neuter clinic.
The cost for the new facility was estimated at a quarter of a million dollars, said Angie Mims, Director of Happy Day Humane Society. The majority of the funds were paid through the Dora Roberts Foundation which has supported the operating costs of the Humane Society for decades.
Happy Day Humane Society is located at 5710 West Interstate 20, off the north service road. Hours are from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., seven days a week, and beginning in April operating hours will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call the Humane Society at 432-267-7832 or visit its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pg/HCHSYR/. Anyone interested in volunteering at Happy Day is encouraged to visit the facility during operation hours or contact staff members through the organization's Facebook page.


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You can thank your parents for the type of hair you have. In other words, you can blame your fine, thin hair on your DNA, but it doesn't have to be that way. There is one, amazing system that can re-create your crowning glory and give it what nature always intended, and that is volume, shine and manageability.
Say hello to Wen by Chaz, the unique cleansing conditioners that feature a no lather shampoo concept. Celebrities are obsessed with WEN, and we can see why. The product line was developed by a famous LA stylist who believed that natural is better when it comes to hair. Chaz Dean created WEN by Chaz for women and men of any hair type seeking gorgeous, sexy tresses. His simple, luxurious formulas feature nourishing and effective botanical. He sells his hair care formulas on Amazon.
Emily McClure, a writer for Bustle, decided she wanted some Hollywood hair to replace the limp, sad locks she was tired of fighting. So, she tried WEN by Chaz in a 7-day personal hair challenge and showed her readers her results with daily hair selfies.
Emily admits she's a bit lazy caring for her hair, but she went on a daily AM WEN wash. Each time she later blow-dried and styled her mane, the results were stunning. Her selfies show a young woman with shiny, healthy, soft, bigger hair. Even her close girlfriends were loving the super gloss of her new hair.
As Emily's fine, thin hair got used to the WEN routine, everything was proceeding nicely. However, Emily decided to skip a WEN wash one day and even switch the cleansing to a nighttime schedule. During both schedule changes, Emily claims her hair fell flat.
Emily advises sticking to the morning wash and putting in the time and effort for superior WEN results. Check out the Wen website at http://www.wenhaircare.com/ and the Wen YouTube channel for additional information.


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Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am has yet to buy a home of his own as he spends so much time living in hotels.
The hip-hop star has made a fortune since shooting to fame with the Boom Boom Pow group, but he hasn't invested any of his cash in property as he is constantly travelling.
will.i.am, who is currently in London filming the U.K. version of TV talent show The Voice, admits he isn't worried about buying a house and settling down because he has become accustomed to life on the road.
He tells Britain's The Times Magazine, "I don't have a house yet. I'd rather stay in hotels. I've been travelling for 12 years. So, hotels are cool."
The rapper also reveals he never takes a holiday, adding, "My last vacation? I don't go on vacations. What, to do nothing? No, my life is a vacation."


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Practical Resource on Rural Isolation
Practical Resource on Rural Isolation
The Rural Pastoral Support Network Project (RPSNP) began in the summer of 2014, following initial research carried out by the Arthur Rank Centre into rural isolation across the UK.
The research found that isolation and loneliness can have a negative impact on physical and mental health problems among people of all ages and backgrounds; older people, parents, carers, children and young people. The causes of this included lack of transport, work or childcare commitments and being housebound. It was also recognised that there were likely to be many people in local communities with time and experience that could be used to contribute to addressing these issues, but initiatives and processes needed to be put in place.
This resource provides practical guidance for rural churches on how they can help address isolation and loneliness within their communities. It provides some case studies, details of good practice and links to other sources of information. There is a summary of the wider background relating to rural isolation in the UK, outlines the process and findings of the project and provides conclusions and recommendations which can be used by rural churches.


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Coordination of Three Entities Means Better Service for Ugandan Farmers
About 3 hours' drive north of Kampala in Uganda, is Masindi District farmers association (MADFA) a farmer owned organization with over 7,000 members. The organization offers three categories of services to its members, including agricultural extension services, lobbying and advocacy and creating market linkages. As a result of increased growth and membership, MADFA has opened up […]Read the rest of this entry »


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The loss of your pet, whether anticipated or sudden, is an emotional and difficult experience. Pet owners facing the loss of a pet are often overwhelmed, finding themselves unprepared to handle the proper disposition of their beloved family member.
Green Oak Pet Memorials offers crematory services to sensibly answer this need. Humane and safe, cremation is an accepted manner of disposition, endorsed by animal lovers and doctors alike.
As pet owners ourselves we understand what families go through when they lose a pet. We pledge to provide you with a respectful, dignified cremation service for your pet. It is our mission to help you with these important decisions with a spirit of deep respect at a time in which these decisions may be difficult.


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French glamour has roots in the country's southern region, where centuries-old hilltop villages cling like barnacles to bluffs and scenic highways serpentine the shoreline.
The South of France is a vision as much as it is a place – of a coast that inspired generations of artists, and stone villages sleeping under the sun. From an artist's palette of a city in Nice to the earthy scent of truffles in a Luberon market, enjoy the best of Mediterranean France.
Nice: Best for summer colour
Nice didn't always love the sun. In the Old Town, the narrow, shade-dampened streets turn away from its embrace. Yet then generations of visitors from the north came and – quite literally – saw the light.
'Artists such as Picasso and Matisse were drawn here by the luminosity,' says Marie-Pierre Nicola, outside the Matisse Museum where she works – a wine-red villa on a hilltop north of the centre. 'This is the sunniest place in France.' She quotes the painter Henri Matisse, who came south to Nice for his health in 1917: '"When I realised that each morning I would see this light again, I could not believe my luck."' He decided to stay, and fill his paintings with the generous Riviera sun.
Matisse would surely have appreciated the palette displayed under the glass counter of the Fenocchio ice-cream shop in the old town. The 90-plus flavours here include many curiosities – cactus, gingerbread and even beer. Fenocchio faces the Place Rossetti, whose shuttered townhouses seem to mimic the colours of the ice cream in their faded paintwork. On one side of the square is the baroque Cathédrale de Sainte-Réparate, where a war memorial is set into the outside wall. Names such as Vivaldi and Ferrari make up more than half the list – a reminder that Nice is just 14 miles from Italy, and only joined France for good in 1860.
The nearby Palais Lascaris was already two centuries old then. Its gilt finishings and Baroque statues are early outbursts of frivolity, anticipating the arrival of seaside villas, exotic palms and year-round suntans. 'Since the 19th century, the French Riviera has attracted royalty, which those of us who live here laugh at,' says Robert Adelson, who looks after the museum's collection of historic musical instruments. 'The Niçois are not at all like that.'
Nice is exuberant, and, viewed from Paris, often flashy too. At its heart, though, Nice is a city, not a beach resort. In its cooking, for example, Nice shows few pretensions. Salade niçoise is its bestknown food cliché – a mix of uncomplicated local ingredients that captures summer in a salad bowl.
The love of display returns once more on the Promenade des Anglais, which follows the gentle curve of the bay. Here, under the date palms, where the sun shines more than 300 days a year and the scent of coconut oil drifts from the beach, joggers, cyclists, dog walkers and rollerbladers pass by in a constant parade that ends only after nightfall.
Further information
Municipal museums are free. The Matisse Museum and Palais Lascaris are both closed Tuesdays.
Where to eat
Fenocchio. Sit with a scoop of thyme or tiramisu ice cream (ice cream from £1.70).
Where to stay
Hotel Windsor. An inventive streak runs through this hotel. Rooms are either decorated in frescoes or given over to individual artists to design in bright, contemporary styles. The jungle-like patio garden is a lovely setting for breakfast (from £105).
Les Trois Corniches: Best for scenic drives
The coast east of Nice falls so steeply to the sea, that in a more peaceful or less sun-obsessed part of the world it would have been largely shunned by man. Yet in medieval times, people built hilltop villages here to find safety from pirates and marauding armies. From the 19th century onwards, the Riviera's allure transformed the coast, and engineers built not one but three scenic highways, running in parallel – the Corniche Inférieure or Basse Corniche (D6098) down by the sea, the Moyenne Corniche (D6007) halfway up the slope, and the Grande Corniche (D2564) at the top.
Leaving Nice on the Moyenne Corniche, and looking below the road, rooftops of villas rise discreetly out of the gardens that cascade down the hillsides. Above it, though, there is often little more than pale rock and scrub. The only constants in this unfolding landscape are the route ahead and the horizon on a sea of eternal blue.
Seven miles out of Nice, the village of Èze stands on a dome of rock leaning out from the slope, under a ruined castle now turned into a cactus garden. On one of its medieval lanes, Barbara Blanche paints in an old communal bakery turned gallery. 'I paint in the morning before people come, and when the light is best,' she says, moving some of her works to show the old bread oven. Barbara is one of only two-dozen people living in the old part of the village. 'There were more artists working here in the 1960s. That time is finished, but maybe it will come again. Until then, we are here!' she says before tapping her desk.
Several squiggles of tarmac above Èze is the Grande Corniche, and the village of La Turbie. Two thousand years ago, the Roman Emperor Augustus built a monument here to celebrate his victory over 45 Alpine tribes. From its terrace, the view looks over the Principality of Monaco, where on this particular day a cruise liner dwarfs the palace of Prince Albert II.
The three corniches meet again at Roquebrune, the most colourful of the hilltop villages, where the houses stand back from the slope like crowds on a train platform. The classic corniche drive ends here, yet the temptation to continue is irresistible. Heading inland, the road winds through a sparse landscape and a handful of hilltop villages: Gorbio, Sainte-Agnès – almost on a knife-edge – and Peillon. Their stone streets appear to be inhabited mainly by cats.
Peillon is reached by a series of hairpin bends. Photographs from the 1920s on the outside walls of the houses show what has changed: nothing, essentially. The yachts and boutiques of Monaco are only four miles away as the crow flies, on the other side of the mountain, but here, the sense of isolation is complete.
Where to eat
Le Café de la Fontaine. This restaurant in La Turbie serves bistro-type dishes such as rabbit niçoise (mains from £12).
Where to stay
Domaine Pins Paul. This elegant b&b above Èze has stupendous views from its terrace and one of its two pools. Book well ahead – up to a year if you want to come in the high summer season (from £145).
Gorges du Verdon: Best for adventure
The vultures have the best views of the Gorges du Verdon. Humans get the next best thing – two panoramic roads that run along the north and south rims of Europe's largest canyon. The gorges slice through wooded slopes that were once the bed of a shallow tropical sea. The two cliffs were split apart by the shifting of continents, and a river, then as strong as the Nile, finished the job. The drop from the highest cliffs to the river below is about 700m. Good news for vultures, which appreciate such heights to take off.
Far below, at water level, Gaëtan Hemery and Laurent Meunier are also in their element. The pair lead canoe trips through the canyon, drawing on their reserves of natural knowledge and wry humour. During the French summer holidays in July and August, they prefer to head to the lower gorges beneath the turquoise expanse of the Lac de Sainte-Croix, to escape the crowds. Yet outside these months the higher gorges are quieter – quiet enough today to see a heron swoop across the water with a harsh cry, in pursuit of unseen prey.
The vultures, which were reintroduced to the area in 1999, are slowly building up their numbers. 'They mostly feed on rabbits,' says Gaëtan, pausing mid-paddle, 'or dead sheep left out on purpose by shepherds. Sometimes a few paragliding enthusiasts.' Looking up from the canoe at the clifftops feels like standing in a cathedral open to the sky. It is late in the day and we find ourselves the last boat left on the water. With the others gone, we can hear every dip of the paddle answered from the rock walls, where great hollows point to the work of ancient whirlpools.
Above us, eagles return to their nest, lifted by thermals, just like the paragliders. Bats, kingfishers and swallows nest in the cliffs. A few creatures who don't have the benefit of wings live here too – we are not far from the Alps, and there are chamois, sometimes even in summer, and possibly lynx as well, although nobody's quite sure. 'We are in Provence,' cautions Laurent. 'People here like telling stories.'
Further information
Guided canoe trips cost £21 per person. Individual canoes, kayaks and pedalos can be rented on the shore of the Lac Sainte-Croix, by the bridge at the western end of the gorges.
Where to eat
Ferme Ste Cécile. All the dishes are seasonal at this farm restaurant with an outside terrace. Look out for the turn-off to the right where the D952 does a sharp double-turn about a mile south of Moustiers- Sainte-Marie, on the road to the gorges (three-course menu from £30).
Where to stay
Built in the style of a large Provençal manor house, the Bastide du Calalou has rooms furnished in classical French style and a good restaurant. It's about 35 minutes by car from the western end of the gorges (from £110).
Luberon: Best for food
Saturday is market day in Apt, as it has been for 500 years. The town has the largest market in the Luberon region, and the locals make sure to get there early. The 300-plus stalls take over every street and square in the centre of town in a show of abundance.
Fat olives soak in tubs of brine, while fresh goat's cheeses sit, redolent of Provence's aromatic scrub. The orchards of the plains are the source of Apt's famous candied fruit, and the hills of the Luberon provide a dozen varieties of honey. Sticks of saucisson are labelled 'wild boar', 'stag' and even 'donkey'. And, most prized of all, truffles bide their time in airtight containers, in all their warty glory.
'Without being biased, our truffles have the best aroma,' says Robert Florent, the owner of one particular stall. At the moment, it's the more affordable summer truffles which are on offer, but come November he will be selling black truffles at £600-£700 a kilo. 'Our job is a little bit dangerous,' Robert adds. 'Your trufflehunting dogs can be stolen and sometimes you can even be attacked by robbers while you're out searching.'
There is a guarded quality to much of the Luberon too, with two-dozen villages built on hilltops, each feeling like its own self-contained city state, staring out its rivals across a no man's land of woods, fields and vineyards. While the landscape here is gentler and more fertile than many parts of Provence, around the village of Roussillon and in the hills to the northeast of Apt nicknamed 'Le Colorado Provençal', the earth is tinted in brilliant reds and ochres more reminiscent of the American Southwest than rural France.
The chefs of the region share a love of the best produce from this land, but perhaps none more so than Edouard Loubet, in charge at the Bastide de Capelongue, five miles southwest of Apt. 'You must not mistake Provençal cooking for a general 'cuisine of the south',' explains the chef. 'It's a cuisine which must be allowed to simmer, and which mixes all the traditions between the Alps and the Mediterranean.' From the names of unfamiliar herbs on the menu, such as sariette (savory) and serpolet – a type of wild thyme – to the low rumble of the cheese trolley as the meal draws to a close, dinner is an instruction in the variety that the region can offer. Fittingly, there is even a small summer truffle, cocooned inside soft pastry, waiting to be revealed.
Where to eat
La Bastide de Capelongue. This double-Michelinstarred restaurant outside Bonnieux offers a weekday lunch menu (£50) or multi-course tasting menus (from £100 per person). The restaurant also runs cookery courses (full-day courses from £100, including wine tasting).
Where to stay
La Bouquière. This old farm has been converted into a delightful four-room guesthouse in a quiet part of the countryside surrounded by vines and oak trees, 10 minutes' drive from Bonnieux. There is also a small pool in the garden (from £65).
Var: Best for the coast
In the history of seaside pursuits in the French département of Var, two women stand out. To the west, Queen Victoria came to Hyères in the 1890s for its warm climate. And to the east, with a very different attitude to dress, Brigitte Bardot brought fame to the fishing port of Saint- Tropez in her 1956 film And God Created Woman. The beaches of the region have never looked back.
Sand and seaside fashion are only part of the story. The most beautiful spots along this coast are also the greenest ones. Eleven miles to the southwest of Saint-Tropez, the Domaine du Rayol is a garden overlooking the sea, which brings together the best of Mediterranean and Mediterranean-style landscapes, from Provence to Australia. Its denizens include Aleppo pines, prickly pear and strawberry trees. Keeping this garden in shape is just one of the tasks that falls to Stanislas Alaguillaume, although more often the job is about not doing things, and letting nature set the pace. 'Gardeners should always be open to surprises,' he says, sitting in the garden's outside café. 'If a passion flower seeds itself here, I'll move the table.' The mats of Posidonia – a kind of seagrass – on the garden's pocket-sized beach are a sign of a healthy coastal ecosystem.
The most pristine shores of all are a half-hour ferry ride away, on the island of Port-Cros, the smallest of France's national parks. Under a sun that stills everything around, boats dock in a small bay that shelters two dozen houses. 'This is a wonderful natural harbour,' says Jean- Claude Ferri, tying up his fishing boat Champion II at the neighbouring jetty. Born on Port-Cros and 25 years in the business, he is one of the few fishermen allowed to work the protected waters here, and the last one who still lives on the island. 'I only fish a little bit,' he admits. 'It interests me to go out each day. I do three or four hours of fishing, and by the afternoon, that's enough.'
With the sun at its height, the lazy option would be to follow the fisherman's example and take a siesta. Yet the glory of the island lies outside the modest settlement, where the land is abandoned entirely to a wilder version of the Mediterranean greenery seen at the Domaine du Rayol. A handful of walking trails lead around Port-Cros to its three beaches and its highest point. For all the glamorous spots along this, the original sunshine coast, it's a deeper joy to stand under the twisting pines at the clifftops, looking out at the lone wake of a passing boat as it fades back into the miraculously blue sea.
Further information
Entry to the Domaine du Rayol costs £7.50. The beach is only open for 'marine trail' snorkelling tours, priced at £15. Return ferry journeys to Port-Cros from Le Lavandou cost £22.
Where to eat
Maurin des Maures. A summery bistro overlooking the sea close to the gardens at the Domaine du Rayol, this was apparently a favourite of former French president Jacques Chirac (mains from £14).
Where to stay
Le Grand Hotel. The stately hilltop location and sea views are the main draw at this hotel built in 1903 in the attractive town of Bormesles-Mimosas. The rooms, while not in the turn-of-the-century style of the exterior, are good value for this part of the Riviera (from £50).
The article 'The perfect trip: Provence and the Côte d'Azur' was published in partnership with Lonely Planet Traveller.


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Grower business models have undergone dramatic changes over the past 20 years and, in particular, since the beginning of the 21st century. In the so-called "good old days," growers had little problem selling their goods because the demand was far greater than the supply. The focus was primarily production driven with the goal of just being a great plant producer. The law of supply and demand took care of the sales.
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In 1980, the three national retailers combined had 494 stores, or 2.5 million square feet of outdoor garden-selling space. By 2010, they had a combined 7,317 stores and 128 million square feet of outdoor garden-selling space. This rapid growth has caused the changing of many business models for those supplying these huge retailers.
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Privately situated in its own grounds, this stylishly converted barn provides the perfect opportunity for your French countryside holiday. It has a cool open plan interior with good light and space. One double bedroom is en-suite whilst the two other double bedrooms share a bathroom. Watch the sun go down from the balcony or dine al fresco on the patio or in the newly built garden abri.The large, fully fenced garden and oak wood are perfect for relaxing in the sun or shade. Close to St Aulaye, the tiny hamlet of La Ganetie is on a hill above the Dronne valley with countryside views across the valley. The river Dronne and local lakes are great for fishing. In summer both Aubeterre and St Aulaye create riverside beaches with restaurants and river swimming. You may hire canoes and paddle down the rivers having great fun when you hit the unexpected shutes! There are sign posted walks along the river and through the forests all around. After a busy day exploring the vin yards, historical sites, Art galleries and beautiful countryside of the Perigord vert, you will love to come home to relax in the elegant ambiance of 'Katy's Barn'.
The Terrace and Garden: Enjoy eating outside on the terrace, in the abri or in the shade of the oak wood. The house and garden overlooks the rich countryside of the Perigord Vert while the evergreen bamboos in the top hedge and the fruit trees in the hedge running along the tiny country lane ensure your privacy. The garden is very pretty in Spring with cherry, apple and plum blossom and the song of the nightingales, In summer and autumn the cherries, Mirabels and figs are ripe to eat.
Local Area: Close by, the historic Market town of St Aulaye has amenities such as banks, restaurants, Art galleries and shops including a good sized Carrefour supermarket which stays open till late. In the summer enjoy the beach and the swimming in the River Dronne where there is a playground and café/restaurant which frequently hosts live music and entertainment. You may stroll from the barn to Cheneau where you can see the Chateau and Mill beside the river and there are plenty of woodland and riverside walks close by. Riberac, Chalais and Aubeterre are all within twenty minutes drive and provide further opportunities for exploration, marketing and shopping. The Chateau de Talleyrand in Chalais now houses an excellent restaurant and Art Gallery.
Walking and cycling - there are many way-marked trails in the area. The little winding lanes and white roads provide good routes along the river and through the forests and hills.
Horse riding. (It is probably best to book this before you arrive as the stables get very busy in the summer)
Cycling: There are a number of bike hire companies which will deliver the bikes to your door step.
Bird watching. Wild animals such as deer are common in the forests.
There are lakes and rivers for fishing, canoeing or swimming.
Visit historical sites including Roman villas, Romanesque churches, pre-historic cave paintings and carvings, the Museum of Pre-history.
Suitable flights from UK.
Easy jet flies to Bordeaux from Liverpool, Gatwick and Bristol
Flybe to Bergerac from Exeter, Gatwick, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Southampton with connection to other airports in UK. Also Bordeaux to Southampton
Jet2.com: Leeds Bradford to Bergerac.
Ryanair: Bristol to Bergerac. East midlands and Stansted to La Rochelle. Leeds Bradford and Liverpool to Limoges.
The photo above is the first winter party held at the barn in 2010. The conversion wasn't completely finished but the beams were great places to hang the decorations!
Originally from Yorkshire, I have worked in England, Spain, Africa and South East Asia as an artist and art teacher for about thirty years.
Katherine Hick purchased this barn in 2007
During my first visit to the barn, walking around what was then an overgrown field, gusts of white butterflies rose from the long grass and the wild flowers and shafts of afternoon sun shone through the oaks and across the field. It made me feel joyful. I decided straight away that that was the place for me.
The countryside in this part of France is lovely and the barn is only a short trip to river where there is a beach, swimming and a restaurant in the summer. The area is full of places to visit and the barn is centrally placed for day trips to the coast or to the prehistoric caves to the east. The garden is big and quiet and peaceful. It is big enough for children and dogs to race around and play and there is plenty of space inside and outside the barn to relax or to get on with some drawing.
If you want to watch the world cup this year, the skybox receives BBC and ITV channels in English.
We (6 adults in total) stayed here for 2 weeks in August 2017, the barn in an amazing conversion retaining all of the original beams and character - there so much space you'll never feel crowded and the garden must be almost an acre in size - just brilliant
The property was spacious and well equipped. The photos didn't do it justice.
The Barn was in a quiet location but with plenty to do and explore within a short drive away.
Everything we could have wished for. Great property, great location.
All mod cons provided. And friendly hosts.
Highly recommended!
We stayed 13 weeks in this lovely property and really enjoyed the ambience and very quiet surroundings. Thank you Mark, Jenny and Katy
We stayed for three weeks with our dog Olive who loved the big garden which is fully fenced. The local beach by the river was brilliant and going in the last three weeks of September meant we had this to ourselves. The surrounding area was so peaceful and pretty. We visited a lot of the local larger villages and markets and eat out at lunchtime at chalais and aubereterre sur dronne which was a gorgeous local village with a lovely square of restaurants. We would like to thank Mark and Jenny who looked in on us once a week to make sure everything was ok and to bring fresh bedding and towels. We have to say that this is the best area of France and will be coming back again next year.
The property is a converted barn with the social accommodation all on the second floor. Divided into two halves it would work extremely well for a social group. Lots of space. The garden was large and was adored by our dog!
The property is a short 20 min walk to the centre of St Aulaye (or a 5minute drive), where there is a supermarket for all your basic needs. The river nearby has a beach and is a wonderful place to relax.
Overall the place was very peaceful and ideal for a relaxing holiday.
Set in a scenic hamlet in the heart of the countryside, close to the beaches and cafés of St. Aulaye on the Dronne river. The large, well wooded and private garden has beautiful views and a restful atmosphere. It is within easy reach of the popular Market towns of Riberac, Chalais and Aubetere. Fishing, swimming, kayaking and riding are available near-by and it is an excellent area for rambling and cycling. The area provides plenty of opportunity for photography, painting and sketching or you may simply relax in the sun or in the shade of the oak wood in the corner of the property. This is a good base from which to explore the historic, culinary and cultural splendors of the region. Enjoy day-trips to St. Emillion, Bergerac, Perigueux and Salat-la-Caneda or to the coastal areas of Lacanau or Arcachon or visit the vineyards and taste the wine in the world famous Bordeaux and Cognac regions.
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9 Sep 2018 - 27 Oct 2018
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Changeover Day: Saturday
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A security deposit is required at the beginning of your stay. It is usually given in Euros(100) but the currency can depend upon your convenience. As long as there is no damage, you will be given the deposit back when you leave.
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MOSCOW — A Russian-Belarusian oil dispute that has shut down a key pipeline carrying crude oil to European customers may drag on long enough to force Moscow to cut production, Russian President Vladimir V. Putin said Tuesday.
The bitter spat between the longtime allies led to a cutoff Monday in the flow of oil across Belarus, prompting complaints from European officials.
A warm winter has left Europe with abundant oil supplies, triggering falling prices and keeping a lid on the severity of the continent's short-term worries about the cutoff. But the dispute, which concerns oil taxes and transit fees, has revived fears in the European Union about overreliance on Russian energy and has focused attention on efforts to come up with a comprehensive European energy policy.
The tough Russian stance also threatens to undermine Belarusian President Alexander G. Lukashenko. His authoritarian government, often called "the last dictatorship in Europe," has been propped up by energy subsidies from Moscow that are now being eliminated.


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Hi, I'm Richard Brownsdon.
Not Richard Branson. Although we both have beards and love entrepreneurship.
This website is a blog and record of my own entrepreneurial journey.
It shares the stories of my travels, and adventures in starting my own company, and in supporting others to do the same.
It shows how I have explored the world, connected with people, and created value since 2012.
I currently run my own company called Inspiring Adventures, where I provide travel products to help keep you and your valuables safe and happy on your adventures.
Check out our products, and let me know what you think. We've had hundreds of positive reviews from happy customers all around the world.
More about Richard
I started my first company at school when I was 17, and I've been involved with entrepreneurship ever since.
I've been working in (social) entrepreneurship support for more than half a decade, and working for myself since 2012.
I've worked directly with more than 250 entrepreneurs, and my clients have included the UK Government, national and international universities, coworking spaces and communities, professional services firms and not-for-profit organisations.
I love supporting other entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. I mentor and coach a small number of individual entrepreneurs. I design, facilitate, host and run business support workshops and educational programmes.
Connect if you want help designing and running business support programmes, or if I can help your entrepreneurial journey.
I started this website in 2012 with a mission to inspire and enable more people to start, join and support (social) entrepreneurship. It used to be called Inspiring Adventures, but my company now has it's own identity. Although my methods have changed through the years, my mission has stayed the same.
Connect with me on Twitter and LinkedIn for the latest information. I'm looking forward to finding out about your own Inspiring Adventures!


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London: The extra pounds piled on over the festive period take a depressing three months to shift, a new study has found.
According to research by MSN, for Christmas lunch alone the average Brit feasted on two to three servings, consuming 2,300 calories across one meal.
That accounts for 115 percent of the recommended daily intake for women, and 92 percent for men - and that's before taking into account the nuts, chocolates and alcohol people consume.
According to the MSN survey, three quarters of those polled admit they over-indulge with abandon at Christmas, knowing they will suffer the consequences later as their waistbands begin to bulge.
Nutritionist Dora Walsh said the key to not putting on weight over Christmas might be to eat slowly.
"You can still enjoy your food at Christmas without going overboard and gaining weight," a newspaper quoted Walsh as saying.
"They key is to eat slowly and enjoy what you are eating without over filling, and also stay active over the Christmas period to help burn off any excess calories.
"It's about moderation, which will help avoid the extremes of gorging at Christmas and starving after.
"Any post-Christmas diet plan needs to be sensible and balanced because crash diets don't work and quick fixes won't last," she added.


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I expect that people are probably more than a little tired of the rhetoric around health care reform, whether it is good, bad, or otherwise in particular. Also, in these parts there has been plenty of commentary on what companies stand to benefit or struggle based on the now passed legislation. [more]
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I ran through a little exercise today in an attempt to look for value in the realm of the companies that supply instruments and services to biotechnology. I recently purchased one such company, Caliper Life Sciences (CALP) on the impression that the company could make for an attractive takeover target. There have been a number of musings in the industry trade pubs that I read considering that M&A could see a lot of activity this year, so I wanted to consider just who might be a target. [more]
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I tend to read an awful lot of commentary in and around the pharma / biotech industry, and healthcare reform is almost always a key consideration in any opinion piece. The best source I've found for continuing and balanced commentary around the reform measures has been the regular Perspective pieces from the New England Journal of Medicine. Still, most of these commentaries focus on one aspect or another of the debate. [more]
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Trusting Your Intuition
Hey girl!
Holy moly. This week has been a doozy. I am so blown away by the response to The Confident Closet! You guys seriously are rockin.my.socks.off.
I've been thinking a lot about intuition. It's something that I talk about in the online course as well. Trusting your intuition is a huge part of having confidence in your style, and we talk specifically about ways to gain that self assurance when it comes to how you feel when you are getting dressed in the morning.
Having trust and faith in who you are doesn't only come into play in our closets, but also in most decisions in our life. Maybe not necessarily in making the decision, but being confident in the decision AFTER we make it.
Last week, I was shopping with an incredible "style blazer" client of mine and she was looking for her ideal dress for an important party she was hosting. She had all these preconceived ideas about what she wanted the dress to be. She wanted the dress to be a bright color, show off her body (what amazing curves!) and be appropriate for a daytime event. She also wanted it to feel special. It was a tall order and once we were shopping, another dress that was totally different slowly creeped into first place. There was just one thing. The dress she felt the best in was black. We had been looking all day for a dress that was bright and colorful AND made her feel great, but every dress we found that met all the requirements on the hanger didn't make her feel great once it was on. This REALLY threw her for a loop - to the point where she started to doubt if she liked the black dress on herself. It was SO different from what she had originally envisioned. I asked her to take a minute and think about WHY she had created such a long list of prerequisites for this party dress. She said:
"I want to feel confident, gorgeous and sophisticated."
I then asked her to think more about that feeling. The feeling you get when you are in a dress that you love. When it comes down to it, it wasn't about the color of the dress, but how the dress made her feel. The black dress made her feel all those things. So I asked her to trust her intuition and see what happened. She ended up wearing the coolest black dress, and we accessorized it with bright jewelry to bring in the color she so deeply desired and to add more of a daytime feel. She sent me a text the day after the party to tell me she felt confident, gorgeous and sophisticated. Mission accomplished.
I want you to take a moment and think about what it would be like to trust your intuition when it comes to getting dressed. It's not just the initial instinct that's important; the follow through and not second guessing is the other piece to the puzzle. That trust in your ability to create a killer outfit is more important than you think! I wanted to give you a little sneak peak of the type of exercises and resources are available in The Confident Closet and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity for you to work on trusting your intuition!
This is a style sheet directly from the course. Check it out, do the exercise and then, post on Facebook or tag me on Instagram and let me know any "aha" moments or clarity this brought you! I can't wait to see what you've learned!
The Confident Closet is open for enrollment, and will only have all the special goodies (like access to me in the private Facebook group) as a perk until June 6th! We are starting to create a community of amazing women ready to make a change and it is getting me GIDDY to start! Hope to see you there!
With love; from my closet to yours,


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We were spending the night in
an old, ruined school
after looting the place
seeking ammo and tools
A cardboard box we found today
marked "XMAS" then two thousand one
just what that meant no one could say
my hope was food or maybe guns
Inside was lots of sparkly stuff
a string of tiny colored lights
a fake tree, which bewildered us
one book of tales to read that night
"'Twas the night before Christmas"
(or so the book said)
not an Ancient was stirring
(because they're long dead)
The story inside was a tale borne of fear
of a telekinetic and eight mutant deer
who breaks into houses and steals people's food
and mind-controls children to make them be "good".
A red coat he wore, and with ludicrous speed
he travelled the whole world to do his heinous deeds.
A sack did he carry, with a rip in space-time
to store all his "presents" that controlled children's minds.
The party was nestled all snug on the floor
and I took first watch, and I guarded the door.
Then what should I echolocate with my big dolphin head
but that evil red bastard, in a big flying sled!
Each of the party I screamed for by name,
pulled out my rifle, and took careful aim.
Suddenly then did the man disappear!
I ordered the android to cover the rear.
And then in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
the pawing of tentacles, talons, or (I suppose) hooves.
As we readied ourselves for a massive attack,
he fell through the roof, and lay flat on his back.
He clawed at his face as he shrieked in the night
and we smiled as we knew there would be no fight
It seemed fate had dealt us incredible luck-
the Red Bandit's plan foiled by an Alpha Flux.
What used to be man, now made awful sounds
was now something hideous (yet jolly and round).
And then where there used to be torso and face
grew ten tiny reindeer, all vying for space.
And down in his pants was a terrible fight
(more reindeer, we hoped, or we'd shoot it on sight).
It all looked so joyous and furry and warm
the giant, fur-coat-wearing caribou swarm.
At last the mass rose and invaded our minds
and spoke to our brains in a voice strangely kind:
"We came here to give presents to everyone,
so would it be OK to lower your guns?"
We laughed at the deer-mass's loaded request
and continued pointing our guns at its "chest".
Though it was transformed and no longer a man,
it seemed that the Flux had not altered its plan.
My cohorts and I then considered his fate
(a fortnight of venison gracing our plates!)
but somehow his reindeery hive-mind did know
of the threat, and their noses then started to glow!
We dashed out the door as the building went boom
(barely escaping our fiery doom)
and what from the blazing school should appear
but a sled full of pants-wearing swarming reindeer!
And then over us he made one final run
and tossed out enough "presents" for everyone.
We realized our error as we watched them fall-
Genuine Red Ryder Fusion rifles for all!
We thanked the kind deer-swarm as it streaked away,
finally understanding the spirit of the day.
Then he spoke in our heads as he flew out of sight,
"Gamma Christmas to all, and we hope we're all right!"


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The Delegate Whisperer
After reading a rather ridiculous blog post, where the author's solution was to create Alternate Access Mappings, I thought I'd address how to change the port with less confusion.
Using the Set-SPCentralAdministration cmdlet, you can change the port hosting your Central Administration web application. You can easily change it as follows:
Set-SPCentralAdministration –Port 8282
You can read more about the Set-SPCentralAdministration cmdlet here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff607832.aspx
In conclusion, I find a browser bookmark is quite capable of getting me to Central Admin with a single click on the Favorites Bar. This is a quick and easy solution that relieves me from having to remember what port is hosting Central Admin. However, I understand the need to change it may arise and PowerShell is there is save the day!
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After a trend-setting Fashion Week here in New York, Pantone has announced its Top 10 Color Report for Spring 2016. While the top colors for the season include vivid brights, more muted shades dominate the palette. If you're still deciding your color scheme for a wedding, a child's Bar / Bat Mitzvah or a Sweet 16 party, the trend report should provide some fun inspiration.
Top Colors Spring 2016
Three shades we're obsessing over are Rose Quartz, Lilac Gray, and Buttercup.
Rose Quartz
One of Pantone's top colors for Spring 2016 is Rose Quartz, a soothing, romantic tone that pairs particularly well with metallics. READ MORE ......


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I am thrilled to announce that last night at Father Ted's trivia, Hannah and I came in 3rd place!!!! That's much better than second-to-last and it a heck of a lot better than DFL!!! I thought it was pretty easy this week, but it was also helpful that our knowledgeable Mexican friend was there playing pool for a bit and kept popping over to give us answers he knew. Regardless, it's pretty impressive just the two of us were able to snag 3rd place. We got a massive 40 points (we usually get about 22, lol) and here is just some of the stuff we knew:
- What TV shows takes place in the hospital Sacred Heart? (becca ;))
- Natalie Portman won an Oscar for her role in which 2010 movie?
- What is the family's last name in the Home Alone movies?
- In golf, what is it called when you score 2 under par?
- Who originally sang the song "Hotel California" (this was the luckiest guess of my life)
- In which decade was the electric hairdryer first seen? 20s, 40s, or 60s?
- Who did a 2003 cover of Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi?"
- Who's song "I'm Yours" is rapidly becoming one of the best-selling song on iTunes?
- In what year did Green Day's album "American Idiot" release?
- What is a traditional song played by trumpet or brass instruments?
- In what century was Abraham Lincoln born?
- Who was the lead singer of No Doubt?
But the big picture round really put us to the over the top. We were able to identify teenaged pictures of:
- Julia Roberts
- Kathy Bates
- Jamie Foxx
- Anne Hathaway
- Taylor Swift
- Jessica Alba
- Queen Latifa
- Bradley Cooper
- Ashton Kutcher
- Patrick Dempsey
- Jennifer Garner
and we also guessed the common link between them all.
We squealed with pleasure after each one of our correct answers was called and we felt SHOCKED to get third place. We are essentially Bronze Medalists of Pub Quiz now! Not only did we come in third, but we were served my favorite complimentary snack to share between the two of us:
POTATO WEDGES!!! They were great brain fuel; I can probably attribute 75% of my victory to these bad boys. The red wine helped to. And I do owe the Mexican some credit.
My super fun night was followed by an uuber busy day. All before 11:30, I made flashcards for my Maori final, cooked a pot of chili, and wrote 4 heart-felt thank you notes in preparation for my last day of school tomorrow. Whew!
At noon I was rewarded with a yoga class! I went to a Beginner's Ashtanga class at Auckland Yoga Academy and used up the last class on my 10-pass card. 😦 It was with my favorite teacher, who isn't very warm and fuzzy, but she gives the BEST adjustments ever. Seriously, they are heavenly. I can't believe that it was my last class in NZ. That means, the next class I go to will not only be in Doylestown, but it will be on June 26th!!!! That time's gonna fly.
I had class for the rest of the afternoon, which was really quite fun. We had a lecture on Maori education by an ex-Maori Primary school teacher (who also reminded me a lot of my Nanny), so obviously I was wrapped with attention. It really sounded just like education in the US in those times (what with corporal punishment and such) except they rode horses to school and being forced to assimilate to European, or Pakeha, culture. It's amazing how resiliently they held onto their culture and customs. Auckland positively shines with Maori culture, and I'm really gonna miss it.
After our lecture, we were given a mock final exam to study from (can you guess what I've been doing all evening????) and then we had an international potluck kai. ("Kai" basically means a celebratory meal.) Everyone (most of us are international students) brought in a dish that is traditional to our home culture. I made chili (which came out spicier than I'd planned) and Hannah made brownies. Check out my plate, Round 1, without touching anything "American!"
The most delicious potato salad, fruity pasta salad, spinach quiche, feijoa muffins, clam cakes, fried dough, jam flatbread, dressed mussels, Dutch breakfast loaf, some kind of meat with a German name, and some kind of tasty-cake-like Korean cookie. I ate waaaaay too much, but when else am I going to have access to all of this home-cooked, authentic, international food at once?
In addition, everyone has to prepare a song from their home culture. Hannah and I performed "The 5 Little Pumpkins." We explained about Halloween at this season back in the states, and how we are teachers and often sing this song to our class. We got lots of smiles, which is all I care about.
The Maori students performed a wonderful Maori song. It's so cool how nonchalantly they pulled out a guitar and sang in perfect harmony, with so much soul. They were raised that way, and it's a beautiful thang. Another notable performance was by two New Zealanders who sang the NZ national anthem (which is SO PRETTY) first in Maori, then in English, and doing the NZ Sign Language signs both times, too. Too cool. Other Americans did "O Beautiful for Spacious Skies" and "I'm Gonna Let it Shine." The Germans did their national anthem–very bashfully, I might add! Another New Zealand guy said he didn't have anything prepared, but he is in a reggae band and he gave us his CD. Sweeeet, bra!! There is lots of reggae in NZ (with all the surfer dudes, you know), so I'm excited to have some authentic jams in my iTunes!
Then, my professor sang for us and I cried. The traditional Maori music is so beautiful, and it really hit me how much I have grown to love the Maori culture. I have been sung to in Maori countless times, and that was probably the last time I'll get a personal performance. Good thing I've learned a few songs to take back 🙂
At the end of class, they put out tupperware so that we could each fill one up with whatever leftovers we wanted and take it home!
But for now, back to studying…
Know any of the trivia answers?
- Scrubs
- Black Swan
- McCallister
- Eagle
- The Eagles
- 20s
- Counting Crows
- Jason Mraz
- 2004
- Fanfare
- 19th
- Gwen Stefani
- Celebrity link: roles in the 2010 movie "Valentine's Day"


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The Incredible Burt Wonderstone Trailer: The Magical Steves
Carell and Buscemi team up at last.
Finally, almost a year after seeing the first tantalizing images, we've got moving images of Steve Carell and Steve Buscemi as the Siegfried and Roy-esque magicians of The Incredible Burt Wonderstone. (Can they just be "the Steves" from now on?) Hard to gauge the film's overall tenor from this trailer, but there'll definitely be standard Jim Carrey zaniness/face-stretching, a Little Miss Sunshine reunion between Carell and Alan Arkin (who sports a pencil-mustache in a flashback as an influential younger magician), some James Gandolfini and Olivia Wilde, and, if we're the luckiest people ever, a cameo from Will Arnett as Arrested Development's resident illusionist.