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Training has gone very well this year, without a single cough, sneeze or niggle covering around 50 to 60 miles most weeks. The Skye Half Marathon on the 9th June was a breeze and the following fortnight of taper was fine without too many symptoms of the dreaded taperitis. I was in great shape and decided to just give my support the splits from my PB year to work from (26.14.48hrs in 2007) although I included last year's sheet (32.17.11hrs, my slowest year) for reference. I always move forward at the best of my ability and these splits were for guidance only, not goals, there are too many variables on the WHW to plan precise timings and you've just got to go with the flow.
I had a nice chilled Friday, having bagged and labelled all my gear on Thursday, just resting, cooking some potatoes for my adventure supplies, doing my race manicure, (Carnegie colours) and going to bed for a few hours in the afternoon, I managed to doze off for a while and then just lay listening to gentle music until 5.30pm. I had a lovely long shower, savouring the warm water knowing the next time I'll be clean will be Sunday morning.
9.00pm Mel, Kevin and Adam arrived and within half an hour the roof box was on the car and my mountain of gear was added, luckily Kevin does have quite a big car but I think it was groaning all the way to Milngavie. The weather had been fair in Fife and we tried to bring it with us but failed, at Milngavie the rain was stotting down, Mel wouldn't let me out the car until I'd donned a big ghost of a poncho, she volunteers at the Moon Walk every year and "borrowed" a handful. I registered and was weighed then went back to the car, it wasn't long before the rest of the Carnegie gang arrived and we had a bit of birthday bash. The WHW was Sue's way of celebrating her 50th birthday and doing my support was a rather unique way for Adam to celebrate turning 18! A rendition of Happy Birthday and a couple of bits of birthday cakes at midnight was a splendid way to while away the countdown to the start.
After Sean's race briefing it was time to attempt a team photo, there's always someone missing, this time it was Richie.
Then over to the start, the air was crackling with excitement, Pauline and I were shouting our Clash of the Ash. COME ON! ALRIGHT! COME ON! ALRIGHT! Some hugs and best wishes then at 1.00am we were off, 172 runners with hope in our hearts.
(photo from Pauline's support Jim Garvie)
Milngavie High Street was lined with cheering supporters, last year it took me by surprise but this time I was grinning from ear to ear as we were cheered all the way to the turn, I switched on my head torch and with so many runners the path was brightly lit, as we strung out in the dark, I wondered what we would look like if seen from above, probably a gigantic, magical, sparkly caterpillar. There was a fair bit of banter and chatter as folk were skirting round puddles trying to keep feet dry for as long as possible along the lumpy bumpy path, I heard a loud shout of sweary words from behind, Fiona MacD had just gone over on her ankle, I shouted to keep moving, walk it out, but I saw the pain on her face, it was a sair yin, Vicky O'R was with her but I felt guilty moving on, and it wasn't until I spoke to Fiona in Fort William I found out that that was the end of her race… until next year!
Along the old railway line by Glengolye Distillery aka the path of a thousand gates (and this year the path of a thousand puddles) it was along here I finally gave up trying to keep my feet dry, it was impossible and a waste of energy going around and up the banking of the path. I was with David Ross, he said he had the honour of being the heftiest in the race weighing in at 115kilos, which was more than two of me! I was in awe of what he was doing; if pound for pound the effort was equal did it mean I would have to get to Fort William then turn round and go back to Milngavie? That will never happen!
I was a bit confused when we hit the tarmac road at Gartness, someone said "If you're lost, heaven help the rest of us!" In my defence it was still pitch dark; I've often switched off my head torch once I've got here! The rain was still bouncing off the tarmac and the road was just a river, I was now blethering with Gary, doing his first WHW heading towards Drymen. After turning right into the field I phoned Mel to say I was about five minutes away, it was here I had my first wee problem with my shoes, heading up hill the right insole started to rumple up and crease under my heel, I think with it being so wet it was just floating about, I've worn this make and model of shoe for years and never encountered this before. When I met my team I stopped to flatten out the insole and swapped my backpack, (I use two, so I don't have to wait on it being refuelled) heading up the path my insole rumpled again, it was quite uncomfortable with a big fold under my heel and my toes hanging over the front of it, but on the flattish bits and downhill it would sort itself out, I've had blisters the size of golf balls on my heels during my first WHW and I didn't want to repeat that experience if necessary. I had planned to keep these shoes on until Bridge of Orchy but I'll change them at Rowardennan. I eventually took off my head torch at the Garadhban stumps, and heading up Conic hill, this is the first time I've walked up a waterfall, the water on the path was shin deep, I've never seen it like this before, and this is my ninth WHW, I supported Pauline in 2002, which was a wet year too, I'll ask her later if it compares. Heading down I was with Sue, Silke and Robin, I walked down cautiously on the wet slippy ground, it's just not worth the risk of gaining a few seconds here, there are no goblets awarded for getting to Balmaha fast!
I went straight through, shovelling in my rice pudding with honey, Mel carried my mug of tea and Kevin and Adam shoved a banana and some Maltesers into my backpack. As usual, I enjoyed the section to Rowardennan, the night is over, Conic hill done, relax and enjoy the privilege of being here.
I had a wee problem with my left foot, the bones were now jarring with every footfall, I went through the possible causes, between a stress fracture and just having my lace a bit tight, no matter, only half my footsteps to Fort William would hurt and as the race continued, no doubt, other pains will shout louder.
At Rowardennan my team were brilliant, getting my socks and shoes changed; I was soon on my way now wearing my wrap around clear lens glasses to keep the midges out my eyes.
Towards Inversnaid it was lovely to have Sue's company and Jonathan's too, we looked out for each other crossing all the fast flowing water, one wrong step or slip and it's an ouchy flume into Loch Lomond. As we approached Inversaid the waterfall was thunderous, I regretted not carrying my camera. I was rendered almost speechless; "WOW!" was all I could muster. As we approached the checkpoint, two folk came towards us, heavily disguised in waterproofs, we got closer, Karin pushed back her hood. Huge emotional hugs! Thank you for being there with Brenda, in such miserable conditions, just to raise the spirits of all the runners coming through, the memories of running with you last year came flooding back.
I was buzzing after Inversaid, really enjoying the challenge, the rain was still bouncing off my hood, my fingers-tips were wrinkled hanging on to the soggy moss covered rocks and trees. The scrambly path is only scary if you were trying to go faster than your capability; I stayed well within my comfort zone.
(photo from the Hoka Highland Fling 28/4/2012)
At Dario's post, Sue and Jonathan were already there looking down the loch, I unfastened my racing hip flask from the chest strap of my backpack, I poured Dario's share on his post, raised the flask and said "You're just havin' a laugh… but so are we!" I shared the rest of the Talisker with Sue and Jonathan, minutes later Sue missed her footing and took a gracefully roll down the side of path claiming she's not a whisky drinker and it was only a token gesture touch to her lips. I tried not to laugh too much… but fail!
I was having another problem with my shoes, both Sorbothane heel pads (which are made of a sticky silicone type stuff) that normally stays put, were floating forward under my arches, I stopped a couple of times to sort them but eventually gave up, deciding that as they moved about it was just like a foot massage although not a very comfy or relaxing one!
One bonus of the dreich conditions is that the foxgloves are beautiful; they stood out bright and tall, their deep majestic purply pinks rich and vibrant. I think they are always at their best on race day. (I have a couple of my own)
After Beinglas, the path isn't so sheltered and with the wind behind us I started to feel the cold penetrate my hamstrings and shoulders. On the track heading to coo poo corner, the water we were wading through seemed colder than before and was giving me an ice-cream headache in my feet, but it dulled the pain in my left foot and hopefully would reduce any inflammation.
Sue and I were still together and were discussing our plans for Auchtertyre, she was going to have a complete change of clothes, that's something I've never done before but I've also never been so wet before! I don't mind being wet really, it's being cold that causes problems so I decided to have the luxury of a full change too. The Bogle Glen rollercoaster whooshed along uneventfully and after crossing the road heading towards Achtertyre a runner was heading towards us fully kitted out in waterproofs and it wasn't until she was quite close we recognised Morna, Sue's support, she took our requests and shot off back to the checkpoint.
Auchtertyre marks 50 miles and over half way, I arrived at 2.55pm, with over an hour to go until the cut-off at 4.00pm, no panic like last year where I just made it with 10 minutes to spare. I was weighed and Mel pointed me towards one of the toilets with its huge cubicle, where she helped me strip, what a struggle it was getting a fresh pair of Skins on damp cold legs! Swapped the Sorbothane from my other shoes and layering up with the clothes I'd bagged and marked Glencoe. Three quarter length Skins, tights and waterproof breeks on my legs, long-sleeved thermal, fleece, lightweight jacket and big rain-jacket on my top half, no wonder it took 18 minutes, my longest stop! I walked out shovelling in a tub of custard, and started running as soon as I finished it, I could feel my body start to build up some heat, lovely. Heading past the By The Way Hostel Ken told me that the runners were now being advised to go round by the road instead of crossing the river as it's in spate. Ok, no problem, there's not a lot of difference in the diversion except you're on tarmac. I met my team again after crossing the road, heading up past Brodies Store I had a lovely mug of Mel's homemade soup, and Sod's flaming Law! The rain had eased and briefly I had a smidgen of a shadow! (If you blinked you would have missed it) I decided to take off the waterproof breeks, I was roasting now, Mel and Kevin hauled them off for me as I leaned on them. Adam was running with me now and it was lovely having his company along to Bridge of Orchy.
Bridge of Orchy (60 miles) no stopping here, just a wave to the Lord of the Bridge as I went through, I didn't even break stride, my team were ready with my mug (my first coffee in a month, aaahhh!) and my rice pudding. Kevin was now coming over Rannoch Moor with me. We headed up the hill towards Murdo's Mount and we spend a few minutes with him and his Saltire, he said that the race was won and Jez's record had been broken! I think my reply was a bit confused, I couldn't comprehend that that was possible in these conditions. Sue with Morna keeping her company arrived and we struck a pose trying to replicate 2010, the only thing that was the same were the smiles!
Rannoch Moor can be a long slog if you're struggling but my legs were feeling strong and supple, I love the wide openness and that the landscape hasn't changed much since the ice-age with only a handful of manmade intrusions. The weather stayed fair, I even take off my peaked Buff and rain jacket for a short spell only putting them back on as we headed up and into the cold wind towards Peter Flemings Monument.
At Glencoe gave a wave to Karen and George doing the checkpoint and headed over to the car. With the path being a lot drier I decided to change my socks for the first time since Rowardennan, I could feel a few hot spots but there was nothing more than three wee blisters which I was rather pleased with I expected them to be a bit more mushed after all the water, it took Mel a bit of scrubbing with wet wipes trying to remove the silt and grit ingrained in my skin and slap loads of Body Glide on. I was happy just sitting eating my cheesy pasta Mug Shot, this stop took 13 minutes but well worth it, my feet were warm and comfy, the hot spots soothed in to submission. Mel was keeping my company now for the last 25 miles, we walked down the tarmac as I finished off my pasta and my legs got back into moving smoothly. I added my florescent yellow woolly hat to my peaked Buff to keep in the heat, looking like a proper Smurf, that's fine, they had brilliant adventures too!
We passed Alyson just after Kingshouse, her legs looked sore and seized, it was going to be a long slog but there was no doubt she'd get her ninth Goblet. Silke and I were together again for a wee while. I worked well getting up the Devil's Staircase, time was marching on, it was after 10.00pm and my goal was to get past the long boulder strewn path before needing the head torch back on. Mel led and I followed, we did manage a fair way before giving into the fading flat light, I'd started to kick, stotter and squeal across the stones, Mel would jump round with lightening reflexes to catch me in case I fell, but there was no real panic in my antics I was just fairying, I told her not to waste her energy and only turn round if she heard a clump! I took my first couple of paracetamol, I wanted them to kick in before heading down the long, long stony track into Kinlochleven, the descent always hurts, my knees weren't too happy and taking the edge off helps to stay relaxed and moving, we didn't run it, just speed marched a good long stride, on this terrain, for me, it was the fastest way to travel with minimum effort and damage to quads.
Kinlochleven Checkpoint, 80 miles. 00.59hours-In. Went for a pee, Julie weighed me. 01.01hours-Out.
Walked up the road with another lovely mug of Mel's soup then slogged up the hill which has more climbing than the Devil's Staircase, it just doesn't look so impressive on the race profile since it starts from sea level. Once up we pause and look back over Kinlochleven to the top of track and see twinkly head torches just starting their descent to the checkpoint, I wished them well. Lairig Mor was another speed march with not a lot of running, I'm a shuffler and don't pick my feet enough to make running an energy efficient technique. We stop briefly for a wee blether with Jeff Smith from the Wilderness Response Team, the path winds on, the sky lightens and we take off the head torches, the path winds on, I take another couple of paracetamol with a Slimfast, the path winds on. I do a wee stock take; my body is sore and tired but my heart is strong, my head is up, my mind is clear, there will be no hallucinations for me again. My thoughts turn to my Mum, its six months since she lost her battle with cancer, no matter how tired or sore I feel from running, it will never touch the level I witnessed my Mum endure with dignity and stoicism. It is a luxury having the health to push my body to this extent and for fun!
The cold was starting to penetrate again, Mel was great at making sure I was taking on food and drink, I was carrying a wee can of coke but she just kept handing me her big bottle. I was longing for Lundavra and the elixir what was waiting for me there, a big mug of hot chocolate with added coffee and a finger of shortbread. We eventually reached it and the boost is instant, I warmed up, the path is less stony and more runnable although it has huge undulations. We passed more runners but not in a competitive way, I'm just moving well, the big steps down, the steep climb up through the tree stumps previously known as the spooky woods to the wide track, for the first time in all my WHW's I run every step, that never ending quad jarring descent with a few sneaky inclines near the end (maybe they don't incline much but after ninety odd miles and lack of sleep they are tough!)
Mel asks if I want her company for the glory mile. I want her to share it with me but know when I hit the pavement after the Braveheart car park I'm very insular and selfishly savour my achievement. Kevin is at Braveheart, and I asked for my Carnegie vest not realising he'd parked at the Leisure Centre and ran out to meet us, if I'd known I wouldn't have asked for it but after the request he bolted off back but didn't hear Mel shout it didn't matter, it would've been nice to finish in my vest but this race surpasses club allegiance we're all family.
At the corner of Braveheart, I turn my watch round to race time for the first time since leaving Milngavie, 28hours 51minutes. Can I run a sub 9 minute final mile? COME ON, go for it! I revel in what I'm about to attempt, no matter the time; this just makes it even more fun! Halfway along I say to Mel to go on I wasn't going to let it go. Although I'm working at "sprint" pace Mel moves off like a floored Ferrari to get a prime spot for a photo, Kevin is sprinting back to me with my vest, a humungous thank you but I'm in my stride and not stopping now. I see the sign for the Leisure Centre, the car park is chock-a-block with vehicles, I try to go "racing line" luckily no car loses a wing mirror as juke my way though, I bang both hands on the glass door with a bit more force than I intended , I startled the folk inside. The door is opened and Ian says "Fiona, I've got you at 28.59.59!" I laugh and think sub 29 hours, bonus! Mel hugs me tight until my breathing and emotion is under control.
I've done it!
Mel takes me for a walk round the car park then I sit and have a mug of tea and a slice of toast and I gather myself and my thoughts together, that was tough but not traumatic…but that was a thought too soon! Mel and I head to the showers; I get my clothes off Mel squeals "A tick!" I squeal louder "Gerr it off, gerr it off!" I twist round to see the wee beastie on my bum! Mel threw my towel over my shoulders and shot off to get help. I stand there starkers, all of a dither, but I put my big running knickers back on at half mast, just in time for Sean to enter the ladies changing room, my knight in surgical gloves, and what a pro, he doesn't flinch at all at the proximity of a minging white butt cheek and removes the blood sucking b*stard. I take a deep breath, trauma over, a shower, and sleeping bag in a tent behind the Leisure Centre, what luxury!
We head to Nevisport and catch up with most of the Carnegie clan also there for breakfast. All faring well, we had eight starts and sadly Richie was the only one not to finish. My legs weren't too bad on the stairs either, it's traditional for support to mock their runners here but I didn't give them much to laugh at. I also catch Mel while she's still a bit dazed and tired and ask her if she'll do my support next year, I think she thought I was asking is she was enjoying her fry up and she said "Yes!" I'll hold her to it though!
The prize giving is an exceptional event where every finisher, all 119 of us is awarded our goblets individually, the conditions took their toll, 53 didn't make it. Some walk fairly normally for their moment of well-deserved heart-warming applause, some hobble, Tim shows off with a sprint! (He couldnae of ran hard enough, the slacker!) Ada receives her Goblet sitting in a wheel-chair, Lesley's is pick up by Morna on her behalf as she's still in A&E. Whether you finish first or last, everyone is a winner. Pauline is awarded a special memento for joining a rather exclusive bunch, The 10 Club, one of only five and the first woman to have completed 10 WHW races, next year Alyson and Tony will hopefully join the exclusive club and I hope they don't mind if I make it a little less prestigious and they let me join too!
But just because I've completed nine WHW's before there is no guarantee I'll do it again. I'm not much of a gambler but the more often you chance fate it's bound to slap you in the gub eventually, I do feel a bit invincible having dodged the bullet in 2005 but how much longer will my luck hold? FOREVER if I've got anything to do with it!
But without the dedication of the race officials and supporters no Goblet will ever grace the mantelpiece of those privileged enough to make it to the finish. Sean must also be mentioned in dispatches for going beyond the call of duty.
Before and after with my team.
Mel, Kevin and Adam I could not have done it without you. THANK YOU SO MUCH
It is an honour being part of the West Highland Way Family and the next clan gathering will be on the 22nd June 2013, see you all there if not before!


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Guangdong propagandists fight back amid outlash over Southern Weekly censorship
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There were, it turns out, actually two versions of Southern Weekend's 2013 New Year address - the one mentioned here, censored by Guangdong propaganda chief Tuo Zhen in place of his own writing, and the original text, "China's Dream, the Dream of Constitutionalism", explained in detail here by China Media Project's David Bandurski:
According to chatter on Weibo, there were three versions of the letter. The first was the original by Dai Zhiyong, from which the above translation comes. The second was the draft from editors at the newspaper. The third, the version that eventually went to print, contains further changes now being attributed to Tuo Zhen (庹震), Guangdong's provincial propaganda chief, as well as an introductory message from Tuo Zhen.
On Weibo, uproar about censoring of Southern Weekly editorial became "incident." Weekly's editorial team issued notice detailing deletions
— Guobin Yang (@Yangguobin) 1月 3, 2013
Thursday afternoon and evening saw Sina Weibo silence or delete microblog accounts belonging to a number of Southern Weekly employees and supporters, a sympathetic report broadcast on Shanghai's Dragon TV (see above), a statement released by some senior editors at the newspaper, and rumours that staff are preparing to demand Tuo
be firedresign.
Anne Henochowicz at China Digital Times has discovered a long list of terms related to the incident are currently being filtered from search results on Sina Weibo.
According to former Guangzhou-based journalist Wen Yunchao, all media outlets in Guangdong province were ordered yesterday by local propaganda outfits to desist from discussion the controversy surrounding Southern Weekly in any public forums.
— 北风(温云超) (@wenyunchao) 1月 3, 2013
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From his early days in British Columbia during the Fraser Gold Rush of 1858, to his more than 50 years as a packer, to his final days in Hazelton, Cataline was a memorable figure.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Grain Valley will have all seven wrestlers alive as it enters the second day with a strong chance at a state trophy.
The Eagles totaled 21 points Thursday and are tied for fourth with Smithville and Washington behind Neosho (41), Kearney (27) and Willard (23) in the Class 3 Missouri State High School Wrestling Championships at Mizzou Arena.
In Class 4, Blue Springs had a nightmare first-round with only one winner and stands in a tie for 24th place with Fort Osage with only eight points.
Grain Valley had a big first round, with six of the seven qualifiers advancing to today's quarterfinals with first-round wins Thursday. Trent Starr (120) and Mitchell Alexander (126) recorded first-period pins, while Wolfgang Clapper also earned bonus points for a second-period pin.
Caleb Benshoof (113) found himself down 6-1 but rallied to tie it and won a 13-8 sudden victory to advance. Tristan Lineberry (152) won a 6-4 decision, while Ralph Hernandez also gained a quarterfinal berth with an 8-3 decision.
Trent LeGrotte (132) suffered Grain Valley's lone loss, but rebounded with a pin of Ladue Horton Watkins' Kyle Cody to stay alive in the consolation bracket.
William Chrisman's lone qualifier, William Fisher (182), fell only 8-4 in his first-round match to No. 1 seed Dennis Land of Fort Zumwalt South. But he was eliminated with loss to Neosho's Johnny Meyer in wrestlebacks.
CLASS 4: Blue Springs brought seven state qualifiers but only Brett Heil (160) advanced to the quarterfinals. He pinned Ritenour's Ryan Howerton in just 27 seconds to move on.
Cade Cox (220), Jett Merlo (138) and Tyler Collins (113) suffered first-round losses but were able to remain alive with wins in wrestlebacks. Collins won a 9-0 major decision over Jefferson City's Sam Martin. Merlo eliminated Lee's Summit North's Jaden Duran with a 10-4 decision. Cox took a 7-3 decision over Shane Wiegand of Fox-Arnold to keep his hopes of a state medal alive.
Payton Price (145), Kody Rhodes (182) and Zach Hazen (195) each lost twice and were eliminated.
Fort Osage's Elias Vaoifi (182) had little trouble advancing to the quarterfinals as all three of the Indians' state qualifiers recorded first-round wins.
Vaoifi dominated Fort Zumwalt North's Nate O'Neal for a 25-second pin in his first match.
Nick Wily (220) and Collen Divers (138) also advanced to the quarterfinals with sudden victories in their openers. Wily posted a 7-5 sudden victory win over Nixa's Oswaldo Garcia, while Divers edged St. Louis Lindbergh's Dawson Javier in an 11-9 sudden victory.
Truman's lone qualifier, Chase Schroeder (170), suffered a 13-5 major decision loss and a pin and was eliminated.
Two of the five Lee's Summit North qualifiers remained alive after all five Broncos lost in the first round. Hunter Ross (113) bounced back by pinning Park Hill's Trey Safford in 2:42. Triston Jones (132) also stayed alive by beating Park Hill South's Carter Thomas 13-8.
Duran (138), Alex Noble (106) and Alex Glynn all suffered two losses and were eliminated.
CLASS 2: Oak Grove has a leg up in returning to the top of the Class 2 team standings.
The Panthers hold a narrow lead in the team race, totaling 29.5 points to edge Mexico (29) and Savannah (28) for the lead after the first round Thursday.
Six of their nine qualifiers advanced to the quarterfinals with opening-round victories and eight of the nine remain alive after two of the three who lost won in wrestlebacks.
All six winners earned bonus points by recording pins, including three time state champion Connor Brown, who stopped Lavonte Hinkle of Miller Career Academy in 1:32 to advance. Tucker MacWilliam (113), Tanner Pavlica (126), Jacob Pavlica (160), Tyler Curd (220) and Austin Kemp (285) also won by fall. Kemp took just 51 seconds to stop Kennett's Treyvon Lemons.
Keegan Scarborough (106) and Joel Martin (182) remained alive after first-round losses. Scarborough won a 17-2 tech fall over Sullivan's Brendan Labbee, while Martin pinned Pleasant Hill's Ryan Edenburn. Zach Kroah (145) lost twice and was eliminated.


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The Mackinac Center for Public Policy has released a new report indicating that high cigarette taxes fuel smuggling from lower-tax jurisdictions, which benefit from out-of-state buyers looking to save money on smokes.
According to the report, over 60 percent of cigarettes sold in New York are smuggled in from elsewhere. The state has the highest cigarette tax in the country, and hosts New York City, which levies its own high cigarette tax on top of the state rate.
Meanwhile, in Rhode Island, which boasts the nation's second highest cigarette tax rate, about 40 percent of cigarettes are smuggled.
Southern border states also make the list of those in which the proportion of smuggled cigarettes sold is high; proximity to Mexico, and cross-border commercial activity – licit and illicit – may explain this.
However, in the case of many states on the list, trafficking of lower-taxed cigarettes from Virginia, North Carolina, and New Hampshire appears to be significant. In Virginia, cigarette taxes run at 30 cents per pack.
In New Hampshire, the report says 27 percent of the cigarettes sold in the state leave its borders. The cigarette tax was cut in 2010, partly in an effort to capitalize on out-of-state buyers from higher-taxed states, including Rhode Island, heading to the Granite State to buy smokes.
The authors of the report note that in Maryland, a state that does not make the top ten list but still struggles with the sale of smuggled cigarettes, "a police officer… actually used his official patrol car, uniform and pistol to escort illicit cigarette shipments to their destination."
The report concludes that politicians' addiction to higher cigarette tax rates has helped to spur smuggling, and that "when smuggling profits are sky high, everyone seems to want a piece of the action."


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June 10, 2016 11:56 AM
By Michael Baadke
The Collectors Club of New York will host the Summer 2016 public auction presented by Harmers International.
The auction is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. on June 29, at the Collectors Club at 22 E. 35th St., in New York City.
The auction is arranged in nine categories, beginning with United States stamps (and including postal history and blocks), followed by U.S. collections, autographs, British North America, British Commonwealth, France, foreign issues, collections and various, and area collections.
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Among the highlights is a used example of Australia's 1917 2½-penny deep indigo Kangaroo and Map stamp, the rare variety with the "1" of the fraction omitted.
The variety is listed in the 2016 Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue of Stamps and Covers 1840-1940 as Australia Scott 46a, with a value for a used example of $50,000.
Harmers International notes, "There are reportedly only fifteen used and unused copies known."
The stamp is accompanied by a 2015 certificate from the Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria.
Auction lots can be viewed online. Online viewing is also available through Stamp Auction Network, along with bidding options.
For additional information, contact Harmers International, 1325 Echo Hill Path, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.
Christoph Gaertner auction June 13-17 in Germany; worldwide offerings include rare German varieties
Kelleher and Rogers June 11-12 sale offers range of China and Asia
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Microsoft Office for iPad has been long rumored, and today at an Office event in San Francisco we just might learn more about how Microsoft plans to bring the next version of office to the iPad, Android and of course Surface tablets.
The next version of Microsoft Office, called Office 15, is rumored to arrive this fall and bring several new features in tow.
USA Today reports that Office for iPad and Adobe PDF editing might be built-in to Office 15.
Office for iPad first leaked in February, but Microsoft denied the existence of the app. Rumors again surfaced in May, pointing to a November 10th release date.
One of the most requested features is a version of Office for iPad and Office for Android. While there are plenty of Office for iPad alternatives available, many lack the features of a full blown Microsoft Office implementation and the collaboration corporate users need.
With Surface tablets arriving this fall and in early 2013, Microsoft might want to keep Office confined to these new tablets in order to push Surface in the enterprise, but that may be short-sighted.
Apple sold 11.8 million iPads last quarter and 15.4 million iPads in Q1 2012, marking just a portion of the millions of iPads in use. On the other hand, there are no Surface tablets in use yet.
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To explain the daughter's weight at the time of their arrest, the couple's website includes an unsigned testimonial from a man named "Mike," who claims that the daughter often refused food.
Following interviews with the girl, prosecutors alleged in a criminal complaint that the family locked SLC in the basement, where she was starved. SLC told police she was deprived of a bathroom and used "boxes or containers" to relieve herself. When things got messy, the girl reported to investigators, "they will make me eat it. Or drink it or rub it on my face."
Bail has been set at $20,000 apiece for a Madison man and wife who are accused of torturing and starving the man's 15-year-old daughter over a period of years. The Wisconsin State Journal reports the 15-year-old was only 70 pounds and told police she was forced to live in the basement since about 2006.
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Keywords: Juglans, Gleditsia, Prunus, Pruning, Cornus, BirchA common question gardeners have is when to prune. "When the shears are sharp!" is the often-heard answer. In reality there are a few timing guidelines that do matter.
First of all, certain trees are known to "bleed" when pruned while the sap is rising in late winter and early spring. Maples, dogwoods, birch, elm, walnut and honey locust are the most common.
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EU: Aerial surveillance at the Greece-Turkey border: Frontex wants to buy a plane
Statewatch News Online, April 2013
30.04.2013 - The EU border agency, Frontex, is looking to buy a plane that will allow it to undertake night-time surveillance of the land border between Greece and Turkey as part of a pilot project that will run from July until September. Aerial surveillance imagery will be used to guide the actions of border guards stationed on the ground, in a region where intensified border controls have already led to the death of migrants attempting to reach Europe by increasingly dangerous routes.
Aerial surveillance
According to a procurement notice posted at the end of March on the Frontex website, the company that wins the contract "shall provide the necessary technical equipment and staff to perform aerial surveillance at the external EU land border between Greece and Turkey," using a manned plane that will have the Democritus International Airport near Alexandroupoulis as its base. [1]
As well as achieving the immediate aim of providing Frontex with increased surveillance capabilities, the acquisition of a plane is also intended to "further develop the Technical Equipment Pool by establishment of new category of equipment with higher level of availability, thus to increase Frontex own operational capability," boosting "the development of Frontex strategy for acquisition of its own technical resources."
It is likely to come as a surprise to some that Frontex is seeking to purchase a manned aircraft rather than an unmanned drone. Although the agency has shown significant interest in acquiring drones and other unmanned aerial surveillance equipment such as aerostatic balloons, a document published last week says that the aircraft should be able to carry a pilot and a minimum of one additional passenger. [2]
The procurement notice says that: "The dedicated aerial mean [sic] shall fly on Greek territory not closer than 1.5 [nautical miles] to the border line. The flights will be performed mainly during night. The results from the aerial surveillance shall be transmitted in real time to a mobile ground station and forwarded to the border patrols, deployed in the operational area during the flight."
The plane will be used for surveillance in one 30-day period between July and September, with "at least two consecutive flights per night" making up "at least 6 hours flights per day." If there is a "case of urgency defined by Frontex the Contractor may be required to perform additional flights, but the total number of flying hours should not exceed 200 hours within a period of 30 days."
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The winning contractor will also be obliged to provide a "mobile, autonomous ground station based on a 4WD [four-wheel-drive] vehicle" with the "capability for continuous operation - not less than 6 hours."
The ground station will give officers "simultaneous functionality of all the built-in systems," and access to imagery from sensors mounted on the plane. Contractors are also invited to provide the option for remote control of the plane's sensors by officers in the ground station.
There will also be an obligation for the plane's crew to prepare a report after each flight. Alongside administrative details, the reports will include:
- Suspicious cross-border activities monitored and detailed description of the area and location;
- Other illegal activities detected i.e. smuggling, etc.;
- Measures taken and authorities informed (including search and resuce);
- List of gathered documentary evidences [sic] (e.g. photographs, video data, sketches);
- Any additional information required by Frontex or local authorities.
A growing presence
Frontex is already highly active at the Greek-Turkish border. Poseidon Land, a Frontex Joint Operation that involves border guards from 25 EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries, has been ongoing since 2011 when it replaced the first Frontex Rapid Border Intervention Team (RABIT), which was deployed in 2010. The purchase of a plane demonstrates a further increase in the potential for controlling measures.
The Greek authorities have also taken steps of their own to limit the number of people entering the country, with the help of significant EU funding. Last December the construction of a 10.5 km fence was finished. Topped with razor wire, the fence runs along a section of the River Evros frequently used by migrants as a crossing point into Europe.
In October it was reported that "the deployment [by the Greek authorities] of an additional 1800 officers along the Evros River at the beginning of August" led to the number of migrants crossing the Evros dropping from "over 2000 a week in the first week of August to little over 200 in the second week." [3]
But this has not improved the situation for migrants trying to reach Europe. John Dalhuisen of Amnesty International has noted that the tightening of border controls in the Evros region has led to people taking "more and more dangerous routes." [4]
While some people may be deterred permanently by the Evros fence and increased numbers of border guards, in the main these policies "have transferred the problem to the Greek islands," according to a recent Council of Europe report. [5] In some cases, those attempting to reach the islands have drowned, adding to the number of people - now over 16,000 - who have since 1993 died due to the policies of "Fortress Europe". [6]
Previous coverage
- Statewatch analysis:
The rise of xenophobia and the migration crisis in Greece: The Council of Europe's wake-up call: "Europe cannot afford to look away"
by Marie Martin (pdf), March 2012
Millions of euros targeting border controls and returns
, Statewatch News Online, May 2012
The reinforcement of Frontex and the intensification of cooperation with third countries
, Statewatch News Online, March 2012
16-year-old sans-papiers killed in FRONTEX-aided police pursuit
, Statewatch News Online, December 2011
[1] Frontex,
Terms of Reference - Purchase of aerial surveillance service for the EU external land borders
[2] Frontex,
"Purchase of aerial border surveillance for the EU external land borders" - Clarification Document No. 1
; see also Clarification Documents
[3] Frontex,
Situational update: Migratory situation at the Greek-Turkish border
, 3 October 2012
[4] Amnesty,
Refugees dying on dangerous routes to asylum in Europe
, 20 March 2013
[5] Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe,
Migration and asylum: mounting tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean
, 232 January 2013
List of 16264 documented refugee deaths through Fortress Europe
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Morilla Street in Lightning Ridge is said by some to be spelled incorrectly. Moorillas are 'low hills' in a local aboriginal dialect and are descriptive of the ridgey country on the opal fields. Morella Station near the Grawin, established for over one hundred years, occupies this same sort of country, i.e. low pebbly ridges.
In 1910, Morilla Canfell was the first little girl born in the Street. 'Milly' later married Jack Murray Jr., second son of the founder of the opal at the Ridge as well as the first registered miner, Jack Murray.
Morella seems to have a more aesthetic quality, compatible with 'low hills', but Morilla has gone down in Lightning Ridge history on a survey map and with the birth of a child. Is the variation in spelling because the aboriginal dialects were not a written language?
Barbara Moritz
29 October 2006 03:53pm
Snippets 11 October 2006
The names of our streets have to do with famous opals, geology and local history. A W Mullen's original survey of Lightning Ridge in 1907 named Harlequin, Gem, Kaolin and Onyx as the village boundaries. Morilla Street was the main street. Three streets ran east/west and five streets ran north/south. Brilliant, Opal and Agate Streets are named.
Today, we've extended well and truly up the ridge and are built over old diggings. Len Cram as our first Counsellor on Walgett Shire Council back in the 1970s had plenty to do with naming the streets in the town extensions.
There's no mining allowed under the town these days but it's a place you don't mind moving the swimming pool around the back yard – you might just pay for it!
Barbara Moritz
29 October 2006 03:50pm
Snippets 4 October 2006
Visitors inquire regularly about family history. Miners were transient but many names are on our register of early pioneers, thanks to the diary of our early Surveyor A W Mullen, a man who served Western Lands into the 1920s.
He described the land – also flora and fauna – in great detail. We have copies of these notes in our collection, thanks to Barry Hayes, former secretary of Western Lands. The layout of the original settlement, Wallangulla, is carefully sketched, even the buildings are described – hessian, bark, tents, bough, bag, tin.
A surveyor's map has been re-presented by the Society. It names early miners on the field as well as residents. You can view it and/or obtain a copy at Heritage Cottage. Old Flash newspapers also are a fun thing to send to family and friends. We have a selection thanks to members of the community.
Heritage Cottage Hospital Gallery will be open through October on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 10-4pm or by appointment. Our doors close November – March.
Barbara Moritz
4 October 2006 04:08pm
Snippets 27 Sept 2006
Darkie Anderson mined here in the early years and we read of his adventures and opal finds in the Walgett Spectator, thanks to John Landers, the local correspondent. We've republished some of these articles in An Old Chum Remembers. Five of Darkie's nine children are still living and in recent years, two granddaughters have called in. One even has claims at the Grawin.
Recently, the family sent us four photos set at Lightning Ridge. One we already had but a new one complements it (same men in a different pose). Another new photo complements the photo from Ion Idriess' book 'Lightning Ridge, again, same men in a new pose.
The fourth photo is a close-up of miners standing in front of a canvas building. A rabbit has just been shot and is dangling on a crossbar amongst the proud group. Some faces are familiar.
Our early photo collection is very revealing about life on the opal fields before WWI. Along with the stories told, we can get a grip on what conditions might have been. People were surprisingly mobile, even large families. I wonder if they complained about the roads as we do in 2006?!
Barbara Moritz
4 October 2006 04:06pm
Snippets 20 September 2006
Ruth Davis Ross, Stretch's wife, formerly Ridge residents, has discovered her family connection to the Legges, owners of the Imperial Hotel 1909-1927. It burnt to the ground and they did not wish to rebuild but rather sold the leased land and liquor license to Charlie Thomas of Walgett, who rebuilt in 1928.
Leah Davis married Richard Legge in 1898. They didn't live at Lightning Ridge but visited. George, Richard's brother, managed the 22-room hotel for the first year then sold the lease to run the hotel to A Renisch.
In the Davis family history book, Ruth found two photos – one of the Imperial Hotel we already had from a Legge granddaughter – is on view in the Hospital Gallery behind Heritage Cottage. One sees the timber construction with uprights on the outside of the building, an economical way of building in earlier years, just the same as the BNA that is today's gallery space.
The other photo is of Leah Legge with her favorite horse in front of the stables behind the Hotel. The Society was able to send Ruth a wedding photo of the Legges as well as a snap of them in 1929, a small thank you for sharing her discovery.
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This article contends that the view of knighthood defended by the author of the biography was strikingly different in many ways from that held by Christine.
Two Different Views of Knighthood in the Early Fifteenth-Century: Le Livre de Bouciquaut and the Works of Christine de Pizan
Identity and Posthuman Medievalism in Sons of Anarchy
The medievalism of the FX television series Sons of Anarchy (2008-2014) is not inherently obvious. Set in Northern California, the series follows a fictional outlaw motorcycle club (MC) modeled on real gangs including the Hells Angels. Critics, fans, and creators alike discuss the series as an extended adaptation of Hamlet, and the broad narrative of the series is indeed a family tragedy.
Friendship, Betrayal, War: "Soldier of God" Movie Review
A Templar and a Muslim; their strange friendship is the premise of this week's movie based in the 12th century immediately after the disastrous Battle of Hattin.
Sir Gawain Gets an 80s Reboot: The Sword of the Valiant Movie Review
This week, we have the retelling of the epic Arthurian romance of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight in this 1984 fantasy reboot.
Magna Carta Conference Offers New Insights Into The 800-year-old Document
Magna Carta just celebrated its 800th birthday this past Monday. In honour of this incredible milestone, King's College London, and the Magna Carta Project, hosted a 3 day conference dedicated to this historic document.
Knights' Tales: Looking at Representations of the Knight on Film
The present paper will focus on different portrayals of the knight in English-speaking films. What medieval features are kept? To what extent is accuracy important? How do these films contribute to our own modern day view of the knight and the Middle Ages?
The Anglo-Saxon War-Culture and The Lord of the Rings: Legacy and Reappraisal
The literature of war in English claims its origin from the Homeric epics, and the medieval accounts of chivalry and the crusades.
Crafting the witch: Gendering magic in medieval and early modern England
This project documents and analyzes the gendered transformation of magical figures occurring in Arthurian romance in England from the twelfth to the sixteenth centuries.
Beyond the Border. The aristocratic mobility between the kingdoms of Portugal and León (1157- 1230)
During the reigns of Fernando II and Alfonso IX, the kingdom of León became home to several Portuguese aristocrats. Their relations with the Galician and Leonese nobility helped them create many cross-border ties and a powerful network of family-based relationships which heavily influenced the course of the main political conflicts of this period.
Late Medieval Knight Reflecting on his Public Life: Hugo de Urriés (c. 1405-c. 1493), Diplomacy and Translating the Classics
This article focuses on Aragonese courtier Hugo de Urriés's public profile by means of analyzing the critical points derived from examining his personal, political, cultural and historical stands making use of an invaluable primary source, his letter to Fernando the Catholic in the early 1490s.
Irish Hagiographical Lives in the Twelfth Century: Church Reform before the Anglo-Norman Invasion
In order to further disentangle the reality and fiction of this view of culture versus barbarity and of reform versus wickedness, I shall analyse twelfth-century Irish vitae.
Arms and Armor: A Farewell to Persistant Myths and Misconceptions
But the image remains—the knight in shining armor, gleaming, protected, hidden, isolated behind helm; yet gallant, courtly, protector of the weak, of maidens, of orphans, widows; dedicated to God, devoted to the distant lady, never turning back from the challenge of a joust, brave and gentle, proud and courteous, forever riding off in search for adventure, in quest of Holy Grail or holy war.
Nicolette : action transvestite, or, who and what is the heroine of Aucassin et Nicolette?
In this paper, I will show how Nicolette is constantly, deliberately, changing, in appearance and identity, from the beginning of the story, and how she is thus Izzard's action transvestite.
Medieval Misogyny and Gawain's Outburst against Women in "'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight'
The view has been gaining ground of late that the Gawain of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, a knight renowned as 'Pat fyne fader of nurture' (1. 919) and as 'so cortays and coynt' of his 'hetes' (1. I525), degenerates at the moment of leave-taking from the Green Knight, his erstwhile host, to the level of a churl capable of abusing the ladies of that knight's household (11.2411 -28).
Caught in Love's Grip: Passion and Moral Agency in French Courtly Romance
French royal courts in the late twelfth century were absolutely smitten with love. Troubadaours traveled from place to place reciting stories of knights and the ladies they wooed.
The Physicality of Service in German Ideas of Knighthood, c.1200-1500
Jörg's memoir is a particularly informative example of how one knight understood his own calling to knighthood and his practice of it. The medieval knight had a voice, and although precious few memoirs like Jörg's exist, knightly perspectives inform a considerable breadth of primary materials.
BOOK REVIEW: A Triple Knot by Emma Campion
BOOK REVIEW: A Triple Knot by Emma Campion I had the pleasure of reading another Emma Campion (Candace Robb) novel recently. Campion, who has written extensively about Alice Perrers, the royal mistress of King Edward III, in her hit, The King's Mistress, is back on the shelves with a new book released this month entitled: A Triple Knot. This […]
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Tingling In Cervix In Early Pregnancy
Is a tickling sensation in the lower abdomen and cervix a sign of pregnancy at 14dpo?
Not necessarily: These are rather non specific symptoms. Best is to check with a pregnancy test if you miss the period. ...Read more
Premature (Definition)
Very premature is a condition in which a baby is delivered between 28 and 31 weeks' gestation. Depending on how premature, how sick, and how lucky or unlucky a baby is, he can get brain problems, cerebral palsy, blindness, deafness, developmental problems, learning disabilities, severe lung diseases, infection and loss of some intestines, etc... Babies who are only moderately premature usually ...Read more
Bleeding from cervix in early pregnancy?
Can happen: The cervix swells with blood during pregnancy. This can cause oozing from the cervix. But you'll want to be sure the bleeding isn't from an infection or a complication of early pregnancy. This is best determined by exam and ultrasound. ...Read more
Bleeding from cervix in early pregnancy. Is this a normal consequence?
Can happen: The cervix starts swelling with blood early in pregnancy. This can sometimes cause oozing of blood from the cervix. But the source of the bleeding should be determined by exam and ultrasound. I hope it's nothing serious. ...Read more
What happens to your cervix in early pregnancy? How do you know what it feels like? How can you feel it? Is it closed? I just want to know
The cervix remains: Closed during early pregnancy and it is located very far back in the vaginal vault. It remains hard until weeks before the delivery. ...Read more
Low hard cervix in early pregnancy im 5 weeks with my 5 th is this normal I also have a tipped uterus?
Mild uterus prolapse: It is possible since this is the 5th pregnancy and the cervix is low and hard, that there is some uterine prolapse and the uterus is sitting lower in the pelvis than usual. A tipped back uterus often causes the cervix to be lower and easier to feel. Probably not a problem, but have your doc do an exam. ...Read more
How should my cervix feel in early pregnancy?
As above: People can feel differently, when u get pregnant u will find out how u feel. ...Read more
Is a swollen cervix normal early in pregnancy?
Cervical changes: Softening, bogginess, bluish coloration are normal: swelling is not common. ...Read more
What can my cervix feel like in early pregnancy?
None: You should feel no difference in early pregnancy as you do when you are not pregnant. ...Read more
How does the mucus look in early pregnancy. How should ur cervix feel or be at?
Who cares: You should not be worried about cervical mucus early in pregnancy (unless u have a vaginal infection or what your cervix should feel like your doctor can worry about all of that, the main thing u want to know is the pregnancy viable and when u are in your 2nd trimester among other things does your cervix measure normal length on ultrasound, I do not rec trying to feel your cervix no point to that. ...Read more
Should a womans cervix feel a certain way when checking for early pregnancy signs?
Myths: No. Please review your health class lessons. A fetus is not connected to its mother for about fourteen days after conception. The mother's body has no symptoms from pregnancy until this time when the fetus is big enough to be sharing blood and chemicals with her. True early pregnancy is symptom free. Monitoring the cervix is a complete waste of time and energy! ...Read more
Certain women present with a soft cervix early iin pregnancy. What can be the cause of this?
Pregnancy hormones: Progesterone softens the cervix in preparation during pregnancy for its' later ability to "stretch". Prostaglandin is often used late in pregnancy to soften the cervix for elective labor. Induction. ...Read more
How your cervix should feel in early pregnancy?
Cervix: Cervical position is not a reliable indicator for pregnancy. After ovulation the cervix drops ; feels firm. This will be followed by the cervix rising ; becoming softer. The timing is of these changes is not consistent. ...Read more
What does your cervix look like in early pregnancy?
Slightly blue: Because of increased blood flow to the uterus in response to the pregnancy, the cervix (which is the tip of the uterus) will tend to have a slightly blue tint as well as more prominent blood vessels with a tendency to bleed slightly on contact. The changes are not distinct enough to independently confirm the pregnancy. ...Read more
What does having a pliable cervix mean with early pregnancy?
Friable?: I'm going to make a guess here: you mean "friable' not 'pliable.' Friable is a plain English word that means the cervix might bleed more easily than usual, such as during a vaginal exam, this is nearly universal in pregnancy. Pliable is like flexible, that is not used to describe a woman's cervix. ...Read more
Is your cervix low and open in the early stages of pregnancy?
NO, HIGH/CLOSED: In early pregnancy the cervix is closed and 'fairly high' in the vagina unless there is 'significant pelvic relaxation' from previous vaginal deliveries. If the cervix dilates in early pregnancy, then a miscarriage may result. This problem usually occurs ~14 weeks and is referred to as 'incompetent cervix'. Because the baby is well protected, sex is ok in pregnancy unless there is a complication. ...Read more
What does it mean when your cervix is closed during early pregnancy?
Normal: Your cervix should be closed in early pregnancy, if you've been told otherwise you have been misinformed. This is normal. ...Read more
Does having a high and hard cervix with creamy CM means early pregnancy? Thanks
No: No, but a positive pregnancy test is conclusive. ...Read more
Cervix pulling sensation off to right side and slight cramping. Is this a sign of early pregnancy?
Maybe: But it could also be signs of constipation, uti, kidney stones, pulled muscle, or other things that can go on in that area. See a doctor to get checked out so you can know for sure. ...Read more
Period was missed last month and have most early pregnancy symptoms including a soft and high cervix, but tested neg could I be pregnant?
Yes: Urine pregnancy tests have a known false negative rate. This occurs mostly when it is done too early. Do it again if you suspect you are pregnant. If not, see your doctor for a blood pregnancy test. Much more reliable. ...Read more
Having pregnancy symptoms but 2 neg tests. Period started early and short last time, cervix has a white milky substance. Should I wait til period?
Testing too soon: If you took pregnancy tests before missing a period this was a waste of money. The test will not be valid until after a period is missed. ...Read more
I'm in early pregnancy they told me my hCG is 46 but 3days later I started bleeding ans h g is 38 with cervix closed can my pregnancy still go further?
Doubtful: Normally in a viable pregnancy your HCG level should double every 2 days. ...Read more
What does progesterone suppositories in early pregnancy? Does it makes cervix higher? And by how many times it decreases the chance of misscariage?
Progesterone: Is produced by the Corpus luteum early in pregnancy to keep the fertilized egg implanted in the uterus and growing, around 12 weeks this function is taken over by the placenta. So suppositories early in pregnancy supplement for low progesterone to prevent miscarriages. ...Read more
Briefly, what, if any, are the indications one might have an incompetent cervix prior to pregnancy? Or can any early symptoms show in 1st trimester?
Past history: One of the problems with cervical incompetence is that there are no symptoms or tests that detect it until the cervix begins to shorten. Clinical history must be the guide. Risk factors include a previous 2nd trimester loss, cervical surgery, collagen vascular disease and others. ...Read more
My cervix is high soft milky and wet. The day before my period is due is this a sign of early pregnancy.
Not necessarily: After ovulation, there can be a milky discharge. There should be no odor or itching. You'll know in a day or two if your period is late, then you can wonder if you're pregnant. ...Read more
In my pregnancies, my cervix dilated early. I was put on bedrest at 30weeks the first time and then 28. Why did that happen? Is there a name for this?
Cervical insufficien: There are many thoughts to why an individual may have cervical insufficiency. The highest risk for this is reoccurance ...Read more
Is being able to feel the cervix with the middle finger a early pregnancy sign? Had sex last night and my fiance said he could feel it more than usual
No: Checking your cervix is not a reliable way of checking for ovulation or pregnancy; I wouldn't waste your time. Good wishes. ...Read more
Can intercourse in early high risk pregnancy (due to age and sensitive cervix) cause miscarriage?
Unlikely: Unless it is very vigorous and forceful. ...Read more
Acid reflux, semi-hardened cervix, random mild stomach pains within last month or two, could it be signs of early pregnancy?
Hard to tell: It can be hard to guess whether a woman is pregnant or not. A urine pregnancy test gives a reliable result 3 weeks after sex (3 weeks after when conception might have occurred), 1 week after missing a period, or after 1 week after having a "weird" period. If done sooner, a positive result is likely real, but a negative result may be due to testing too soon, and thus lead to a repeat test. ...Read more
Cervix seems very sensitive during early pregnancy (4 wks). Brown spotting and bleeding after sex. Is a test of progesterone level needed?
No: The cervical blood vessels can be very near the surface. They are more engorged with blood and become more fragile due to the pregnancy and increased estrogen. The cervix always seems more "touchy" and cramps during pregnancy. All of this is normal. But you should be checked to make sure there is no other cause for your bleeding. ...Read more
Can a low lying placenta, possibly covering cervix be cause for spotting and pressure in vaginal area while urinating in early pregnancy?
Symptoms: It certainly can be the cause of your spotting, but this sounds more like a urinary tract infection. ...Read more
Pregnancy (Definition)
When your due date arrives, you will be more than ready to have your baby! Most women deliver the baby somewhere between 37 and 42 weeks. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, only 5% of babies arrive on the exact due date. Approximately 7% of babies are not delivered by 42 weeks, and when that happens, it is referred to ...Read more
Tingling (Definition)
Tingling is a pins and needle like sensation anywhere on the body. May also be termed paresthesia. Can experience when elbow is bumped (funny bone), or even from frostbite. On its own, unlikely significant but may be part of nerve pathology from ...Read more
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Are you planning to capture the eclipse on camera? Here are a few tips for safely and effectively photographing the sun no matter what your budget or skill level is.
Protect your eyes
You've heard it a thousand times in the lead-up to the eclipse, but the warning is worth repeating: Don't look at the sun without eclipse glasses or another type of solar filter. Supervise kids at all times to make sure they're using their glasses correctly.
... and your camera
Focused, direct sunlight can damage a digital camera sensor, and looking at the sun through an optical viewfinder can cause permanent eye damage. Don't point your lens at the sun without a solar filter attached.
There are a variety of professional-grade, screw-on filters designed for this purpose, as well as low-cost cardboard filters that are simply held in front of the lens. The latter are a good option if you plan to take photos with a smartphone.
You can also purchase a Mylar or black polymer filter sheet and use it to craft a DIY solar protector.
A piece of No. 14 welder's glass costs only a few dollars and can be used as an improvised filter. However, it will give your photos a greenish color cast.
Choose your gear
Any old camera (or smartphone) can be used to photograph the eclipse, provided it has a solar filter attached. If you want to capture an up-close shot of the moon passing in front of the sun, you'll need a serious telephoto lens, ideally 400mm or larger. But don't worry -- you can still make great photos with a wide-angle lens, point-and-shoot camera or smartphone.
Choose your location
Scout out your shooting location in advance. Look for trees, power lines or buildings that could get in the way of the perfect shot, and for any unsightly scenery that might spoil your images.
The sun sits up in the sky all day, every day, so don't wait until the eclipse to try photographing it. Experiment ahead of time to figure out the best camera settings to use (don't forget your solar filter and eclipse glasses). Become familiar with any equipment you plan to rent, borrow or buy for the event.
If you want to get technical, you can find information online on calculating the proper shutter speed and f-stop for the various phases of the eclipse.
Get set
It goes without saying that things will get dark when the sun and moon align. You'll want a tripod, or at least a stable surface, to steady your camera.
Go unfiltered
There's one exception to the safety rules. If you're in the path of totality, you'll need to remove the solar filter from your camera during the total phase. During the 2 minutes and 40 seconds the sun is completely blocked, it's safe to view with the naked eye and too dim to photograph through a filter.
Don't forget to replace your filter and eclipse glasses after this brief phase.
Enjoy the moment
Unless you're a dedicated astronomy buff, this could be the only total eclipse you witness in your lifetime. Don't let all your memories of the day involve fumbling with camera gear or checking your Instagram notifications.
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Consuela Lou Garrity, 36, of Gibson, Idaho, was surrounded by family and friends as she made her journey home on Aug. 2, 2014 in Pocatello, Idaho.
Connie was born July 21, 1978 to Reg and Sandra (Abel) Garrity at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Mountain Home, Idaho. Conz was adored by her older sister, Georgette and younger baby brother Garrison.
Connie, attended school at; Irving Kindergarten, IT Stoddard, Tyhee Elementary and Hawthorne Junior High and graduated for Highland High School in 1997.
Connie was employed with Albertson's in Ammon for 17 years, where she worked her way from bagging groceries to becoming an assistant manager in the produce department.
Connie was very meticulous in her work and the display of fruits and vegetables. On Valentine's Day she loved working in the floral shop making arrangements of flowers and balloon bouquets. Connie was named employee of the month several times over her tenure.
Connie's was also co-owner of "Smokin J's Detail", where she spent many hours cleaning and detailing cars alongside Jay-dub, including keeping his friends in line.
Connie enjoyed traveling, going to concerts, movies, gardening, scrapbooking, baking, and spending time with her family.
She spent 12 years with the love of her life, JW. They were inseparable and enjoyed many hobbies together from going to concerts, working on derby cars or detailing cars and spending quality time together. Together they had a daughter, Aayanna Angel Dixey.
She also loved spending time with her family- cooking Sunday dinner or dining out; there was always laughter and smiles. Her love was spending time with her baby girl Aayana.
Conz always had a smile that would light up any room and a contagious laugh. She was always ready to lend a helping hand or ready to listen and was a very hard worker.
Connie is survived by her longtime companion, husband and partner, JW Dixey; her 10-year-old daughter, Aayana Angel, both of Gibson; step daughter, Tayzia Dixey; her loving parents, Reg Garrity of Boise; mother Sandra of Abel Garrity of Twin Falls, a sister, Georgette (Richard) Freeman and her brother Garrison (Saphirina) Garrity, all of Pocatello. She is also survived by her nephews Cedric, Eliseo Fernandez, Kahlai Freeman, Tyce Leo Garrity and nieces Gracie Garrity, Ellie Garrity and Aylahni Freeman; sisters-in-laws Kimberly Dixey of Tulsa, Okla.; Wendy Dixey (Alf Lopez) of Pocatello; Wanda Dixey of Lincoln Creek; nephews Mylez Kniffin, Stacey (Rosa) Lopez; AveryLopez, Jacob Lopez and Kenyon Lopez; as well as survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death, by her great-grandparents, John and Nellie Harney; grandmothers Hazel Garfield Abel and Beautha Harney Garity; uncles Russell Garity, Lee (Zapper) Miller, Harold and Raymond Corey Abel; cousins Sheldon Garrity and Merci Garity and special Ma, Wilhelamenia Teton Davila.
A prayer service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2014, at the Hawker Funeral Home, 132 South Shilling Avenue in Blackfoot.
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Quebec Microbrewery Tour
Quebec's microbrewery tradition is one of the oldest in Canada. Like Ontario, La Belle Province is renowned for creating some of the most unique taste fusions that only a microbrewery can produce.
Unlike any other area of Canada, Quebec poses a unique challenge to the potential traveler. Many of Quebec's finest microbreweries are located in smaller towns in which not much English is spoken. Quebec is also a very big province, so microbreweries can be separated by hundreds of kilometres. Most people don't want to spend their three-day getaways in the car. So if you aren't able to go to all of Quebec's microbreweries, you can have them come to you.
How? Montreal has an annual beer festival that features the best beers from around the province. In 2007, the festival runs between May 30th and June 4th. Admission is free and samples cost between $1 and $5. To find out more about the festival, visit FestivalMondialBiere.qc.ca.
If you can't make it during the beer fest, don't worry — Montreal is where any Quebec microbrewery tour should begin. It is one of the largest cities in Canada, it is very English-friendly and it has a very cosmopolitan culture. But most importantly, it's a city that knows how to have fun. In fact, Montreal is home to two of AskMen.com's Top 10: Canadian Party Universities, Concordia and McGill (which was also ranked by Playboy as one of the Top 10 Party Schools in North America), and two of AskMen.com's Top 10: Gentlemen's Clubs In Canada.
Day 1: Mythical brewsTo kick-start your tour, you'll head east of Montreal to Chambly to visit Unibroue, one of Quebec's most famous microbreweries. Unibroue is notorious for its unique brewing style, labelling and product names, including Maudite ("Damned"), La Fin du Monde ("The End of the World") and Don de Dieu ("Gift of God"). Its beers were originally targeted at a primarily francophone sovereigntist and nationalist audience, and its labels invoked myths and stories of Quebec folklore.
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