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LONDON — On the eve of an official visit to Britain, Pakistan's president, Asif Ali Zardari, was quoted in a French newspaper on Tuesday as saying that coalition forces were losing the war in Afghanistan because they had "lost the battle to win hearts and minds" of Afghans, and that the Taliban's success lay "in knowing how to wait" for NATO forces to withdraw.
The interview in Le Monde appeared as Mr. Zardari headed for a four-day visit to Britain after talks in France, including a meeting at the Élysée Palace with President Nicolas Sarkozy, that officials on both sides described as harmonious.
But the Paris interview set the stage for what promised to be tense discussions between Mr. Zardari and his hosts in Britain, a country with deep historic, economic and cultural ties to Pakistan, and with a deep investment in the Afghan war, where Britain has the second-highest number of foreign troops after the United States.
"The international community, to which Pakistan belongs, is losing the war against the Taliban," Mr. Zardari said in the Le Monde interview. "This is above all because we have lost the battle to win hearts and minds."Continue reading the main story
On the Taliban, he struck an ambiguous chord, saying at one point that "they have no chance of regaining power, though their influence is growing," and at another that their ability to be patient means "time is on their side."
In a reference to President Obama's decision to virtually triple American strength in Afghanistan over the past 18 months, to a current level of about 95,000, Mr. Zardari added: "Military reinforcements are only a small part of the response. To win the support of the Afghan people, we must bring them economic development, and prove that we can not only change their lives, but improve them."
The Pakistan leader's remarks were similar to what many skeptics on the war in Britain and the United States — as well senior officials and military commanders in both countries — have said, though his bluntness in expressing them as he headed for Britain, where popular support for the war is at a low ebb, was bound to stir controversy.
Inevitably, too, his remarks appeared set to deepen the gulf between Pakistan and Britain that opened last week after Prime Minister David Cameron, during a visit to India, accused Pakistan of duplicity — in Mr. Cameron's words, looking "two ways" — in its relations with the Taliban.
Mr. Zardari, chosen as Pakistan's president after the December 2007 assassination of his wife, Benazir Bhutto, has faced bitter criticism from political opponents and others at home for continuing with his visits to France and Britain at a time of acute humanitarian crisis in Pakistan.
According to the United Nations, the worst floods in more than a century in tribal areas of northwest Pakistan abutting Afghanistan have killed more than 1,400 people and made hundreds of thousands of others homeless.
But officials in his traveling party have said the need to air differences with the new British government over the war in Afghanistan and Pakistan's relations with the Taliban trumped the demands for his return to Islamabad. Commentators in Pakistan have suggested that Mr. Zardari, who heads a weak and increasingly unpopular government, might be hoping to recoup some political strength with a headline-catching confrontation with Mr. Cameron over his remarks in India about Pakistan's ties with the Taliban.
At a recent forum in Bangalore, India, Mr. Cameron was asked about suggestions of a duplicitous policy by Pakistan toward the Taliban that The New York Times and other news organizations drew from a trove of 75,000 leaked United States military documents posted on the Internet earlier last week by the whistle-blower organization WikiLeaks.
These accounts suggested that Pakistan, while mounting military offensives against the Taliban in its own northwestern tribal areas, has continued to arm, train and finance the Taliban in Afghanistan through its military intelligence arm, Inter-Services Intelligence. It did so in part to ensure that any future Taliban government in Afghanistan would be friendly to Pakistan, the documents said.
In Bangalore, Mr. Cameron said the West "cannot tolerate in any sense the idea that this country," meaning Pakistan, "is allowed to look both ways and is able, in any way, to promote the export of terror." The remarks caused a furor in Pakistan, in part because they were made during a visit to India, Pakistan's historic nemesis.
In Le Monde, Mr. Zardari offered his own rebuttal. "This is absurd," he said. "There are no good Taliban with whom we could speak and bad Taliban whom we must fight. Pakistan and its people are the victims of terrorists. We are not simply defending our borders, we are fighting against terror and those who spread it."
He noted that his wife, Ms. Bhutto, was a victim of a terrorist attack.
As for Mr. Cameron, Mr. Zardari said he would "look him in the eyes and explain to him that it is my country that is paying the highest price in his war, in terms of human lives," a reference to the Pakistan troops killed in conflict with the Taliban, and civilians killed in scores of suicide attacks across Pakistan.
For his part, Mr. Cameron stood by his Bangalore remarks in a BBC radio interview on Tuesday, describing what he said in India as "a pretty clear and frank answer" to a question put to him at the forum, adding, "I don't regret that at all."
While Pakistan was "an important ally" of Britain's, he said, "we have to work with them to close down the terror networks that are in Pakistan" which had "threatened innocent people all over the world."
An earlier version of this article misstated the duration of Mr. Zardari's planned visit to Britain.


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Advancements in technology over the last century have transferred the home automation system from futuristic science fiction to not only a reality but a necessity. Gone are the days where we watched The Jetsons and marveled at their conveyor belt walkways and robots, and gone are the days where locking a deadbolt or stoking the fire was enough for security and warmth. We're living in a world where home automation provides convenience and essential security so that your home really feels like your home, so that you can feel entirely comfortable about living there.
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When people think of dehumidifiers, they typically think of the interior of their homes. They want to put them in the bedroom or living room so they can improve the air quality inside their houses. In reality, dehumidifiers can actually provide more benefits when they are in the crawlspace.
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The process of creating a comprehensive estate plan usually takes one or two week from the decision to call us to the signing conference, but could take longer. The total time needed depends on a number of factors, such as: how long it takes our office to get documents and information from the client and third parties such as banks, insurance companies, other family members, and so on.
Emergency Planning - We sometimes get calls from people whose loved one suffers a sudden illness or medical emergency. When this happens we can do emergency planning. Depending on how much time the situation allows, we can still gather some information and actually make plans, then create documents, and have an office signing conference. If things are happening fast, however, we may have only enough time to make a hospital or facility visit and get basic documents signed, witnessed, and notarized. Even though this is far from ideal, the result is far better than not having any will, not having any written guidance about medical treatments wanted or not wanted, and not having any family members with authority to pay for a necessity.
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The Cabinet for Health and Family Services has revoked the license of a Louisville day care, saying that an appeal was not filed in a timely manner.
Lil' Kings and Queens was closed last month after a 2-year-old boy died when he was left in a hot SUV.
State investigators said that owner Jacquelin Thomas picked up Lavontae Swain at his house, but never dropped him off at the day care.
He was found hours later at a school, still in the vehicle's back seat.
Thomas, the boy's great-aunt, is charged with manslaughter.
The boy's mother has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.


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Karl Rove has gone batsht crazy.
The choice is theirs. Money or votes.
If they get the money but no votes they lose access to the money.
Better get to sendin'em'at money then there, you 100 donors, because they are certainly going to need it, especially with the architect of Obama's two term presidency trying to drive, again.
Maybe the DNC wrote these letters using the stuff they've gleaned from conservative web sites.
It's easy with today's technology to fake a hundred letters..
Boy would I love to get this guy in a room and give him a lecture.
If he thinks these 100 donors are tough, he hasn't seen tough.
..... 100 plus donors eh? I don't know what the ratio is that that represents .... And I don't know about you but isn't that kind of a low number? Heck ..... If Rove figures that is a significant number I wonder what his reaction would be to tens or even hundreds of thousands of letters saying they are against Immigration reform?
We don't care who they vote for.
Just keep that cheap labor rolling across the border.
The GOP deludes themselves that participating in any amnesty bill will gain them Hispanic votes. These illegals will vote 90% Democrat no matter what and the Dems will give them all sorts of freebies to get them on the plantation just like they have for the Blacks.
Why am I even still voting? I used to think think people were nuts when they'd say 'all these guys are the same'. I think except for maybe the abortion issue they are the same. Just one big happy cabal swimming in their nonsense.
Where are all the "Rove - you magnificent bastard!" FReepers now? He's a snake and a sell-out who wants to preserve his insider status with the GOP-e at the expense of our freedom.
Choose the money and lose elections for the next generation, not just the base, but the 50+ Million new demonicrat voters. Rove and Co. would finish the working middleclass, who would find themselves jobless when a new cheaper labor force invades the market.
They sent me a very wordy "survey" with carefully worded questions that a real conservative would say yes to. Then the hit for donation.
I filled out the survey, sent it back on their dime and commented to them on the form to:
1. Quit giving lip service to the legitimate issues they bring up in their survey.
2. Adopt the Tea Party agenda and favored candidates or no money ever.
3. Say NO to any immigration reform scheme, enforce the laws and the Constitution.
4. Aggressively investigate the various scandals in full.
5. Absolutely defund obamacare in full and do it now.
6. Grow some balls and stop treating democrats as if they are friends, they are not; stop supporting Graham, McCain, the Bushes, and the rest of the spineless losers they have been promoting.
Now I don't believe they care what I wrote and if there is no money involved they will probably not consider any of my responses but at least they gave me the chance to flame their worthless asses.
100 people who write big checks are for amnesty.
Hundreds of millions of American Voters are against it.
Clear to see who has the upper hand in this battle.
Or is it?
This is good, this is good.....it gets the names out there for all to see.
And Romney's money is behind it as well....shows what kind of President he would have made.
There should be a network map of the entire GOPe that puts names, faces and business names as labels. This entire cabal of infiltrators needs to be suspended if not expelled from the rank and file of the GOP, else the GOP can die while a third party takes root.
Our immigration system has never been "broken" (which is Libspeak), it's been unenforced.


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This is where I will track my witchy reading for the year. The 2017 Challenge comes from Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf. I'm aiming for at least ten witchy books. Why don't you join the challenge too?
1. A Discovery of Witches. Deborah Harkness
During the first third of this book, I was enthralled by the author's knowledge of rare manuscripts, and the intellectual detail embedded in the story. Deborah Harkness is a history professor, who circumnavigated the academic community, so it's no wonder she's at home on the Oxford campus. She's an excellent writer and paints it in detail. Oxford is a place I'd like to visit someday–now more than ever.
The protagonist, Diana Bishop, is a witch (by Salem lineage) who rejects her power and must learn to manage it. Her parents were powerful witches, and she is still grieving their deaths. Ashmole 782 is an ancient magical manuscript that calls to her. She alone is the key, which makes her the target of several magical villains.
Enter Professor Matthew "Chiselled" Clairmont, her fifteen-hundred-year-old vampire love interest. Clairmont has his own wine cellar in the depths of All Souls College at Oxford. Yes, vampires are wine connoisseurs. The sensory descriptions make me want to crash dinner. On one of their "dates" he impresses Diana with his historical name-dropping and knowledge of wine.
He sniffed, twirled, and tasted. "Violets–I agree with you there. Those purple violets covered with sugar. Elizabeth Tudor loved candied violets, and they ruined her teeth." He sipped again. "Cigar smoke from good cigars, like they used to have at the Marlborough Club when the Prince of Wales stopped in. Blackberries picked wild in the hedgerows outside the Old Lodge's stables and red currants macerated in brandy" (174).
This book has a romantic subplot: vampire-witch forbidden love. A sculpted voyeur, clever and controlling; Clairmont functions so well as an antagonist, he triggers me–raises my hackles, and makes me want to scream, "Run Diana! Run!" Emotional engagement is the mark of a good book–that's what readers and writers want. Clairmont shows all the signs of an abusive boyfriend, and I am concerned for our protagonist, who is beguiled and lost in his charms.
By the end of the book, I take a breath, though I still don't trust him. Diana is becoming aware of his controlling nature, and beginning to find herself, along with her power. But, can she change a fifteen-hundred-year-old vampire set in his patriarchal ways? Sweep him into the Twenty-first century?
I am assured by fans that this is just the beginning. Book One of the All Souls Trilogy. I must read the other two books to appreciate the epic problems, Deborah Harkness has created for this duo, and see Diana rise to the full extent of her heroic power.
2. To Charm a Killer. WL Hawkin
I wrote this book and published it recently. It concerns a coven of witches who solve murders while engaging in witchy practices such as: divination, meditation, chanting, rituals, and spell casting. I read it about fifty times last year and continually refer to it.
3. To Sleep With Stones. WL Hawkin
And I wrote the sequel. Wiccan High Priest, Estrada travels to Scotland to free a friend imprisoned for murder. It's set in Kilmartin Glen, an archaeological mecca in the Inner Hebrides.
I am currently formatting this novel for a spring launch, so it's a ongoing read. I'm also seeking a cover–if you have any ideas, please comment.
"To Sleep With Stones" can offer a window into the past; it can also get you jailed for murder.


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Discover Oakland Feather River Camp – a vacation destination for families, children and adults seeking relaxation, recreation, fun and friendship since 1924!
A Typical Day at Feather River Camp
Nighttime programming and activities include campfires (with s'mores, of course!), sensory hikes, ping-pong tournaments, lawn games, ice-cream socials, disco bingo, scavenger hunts, talent shows, music, dances, and more!
Special activities based on the week's theme (such as night sky telescope observation, dances or musical performances) often occur in the evening, as well.
Afternoons are family time. Many families like to put on their swimsuits and go for a dip in the swimming hole or go tubing down Spanish Creek. Others grab their book and enjoy some reading at their tent. Others nap, finish their art projects, go on a hike or head into town to explore the local area.
The options are endless! From horseback rides to massages, ping-pong to ice cream from the camp store, the day is yours to spend how you will!
Start with a morning yoga/stretch class or a quiet nature walk. After breakfast try arts & crafts, group games, archery, horseback riding, tie-dye, a hike, or other special programs and activities led by OFRC recreation staff and guest Artists-In-Residence based on the theme of the week.
Each morning we also offer our Tot Lot Program for potty-trained 2 – 5 year olds, while 6 – 14 year olds meet up with our energetic and caring Recreation Staff and have their own fun and age-appropriate programming, such as Archery, Basketball, Nature Hikes, Field Games, Kickball and more!
Each week of OFRC Family Camp has a special theme. In addition to regular programming provided by our Recreation Staff, we bring in guest artists, performers and instructors to lead special activities. Discover what we can offer!
|Theme Description
|Sunday, June 24 – Sunday, July 1
|Science, Space & Sky Week
|Come explore the amazing geological features, wildlife, towering trees and an amazing night sky of the Sierra with our Camp Naturalist, Astronomer-in-Residence and Geologist-in-Residence! Ecological activities for campers of all ages available. From science experiments to guided morning hikes along the creek to incredible evening stargazing through telescopes, this week is out of this world!
|Sunday, July 1 – Sunday, July 8
|Celebration, Family Fun and the 4th & Dog Lovers Week
|Celebrate the 4th with your family all week long! Enjoy all the traditional activities of camp, as well as themed activities. On Independence Day, we'll have face painting, bike decorating, and a Feather River Camp parade followed by our OFRC Olympics with events like traditional sack races, water balloon toss, and watermelon eating. We'll top off the day with our famous barbecue feast.
Also during 4th of July week: Dog Lovers' Week! Bring your best friend to camp with you! Over the 4th of July holiday, leave the city and enjoy camp with your dog. There will be an additional fee of $20 per dog, per night. Only a limited number of dogs are allowed on site at once, so register today! A separate information packet and additional forms will be provided for those bringing dogs. Dogs must be well behaved and have their shots up to date. – THERE IS CURRENTLY A WAITING LIST FOR DOGS FOR SUMMER 2018.
|Sunday, July 8 – Sunday, July 15
|Music for the Whole Family Week
|Calling all musicians and music lovers! Led again by our Grammy Award winning Artist-in-Residence, Alexa Weber-Morales, this week is perfect for those who love playing or listening to live music!
In the morning, learn a new instrument during the complementary small group lessons and workshops taught by Alexa, and other Guest Artists and Instructors Amy Molinelli and Brian Moran. Beginners will feel at home learning a new instrument with other novices, and intermediate or advanced players will have many opportunities to contribute and join in on impromptu jam sessions. Yes, we have music activities for kids too!
Nightly performances and shows round out this music-filled week. Whether you just want to enjoy the sound of music playing in the distance during traditional camp activities or learn a new instrument, this is your opportunity. Bring your instruments if you have any!
|Sunday, July 15 – Saturday, July 21
|Folk & International Dance Week
|Join renowned and popular folk dance instructors Ginny Lee & LaVelle Kenny in bringing international, folk & African dances to life for all ages.
Ginny's enthusiastic personality and positive energy means that anyone who tries can learn. She teaches a morning class so campers can feel more comfortable during the evening dance. There are the traditional Camp dances, such as Amos Moses, Popcorn, Virginia Reel, country-western line dances, plus a varied and fun line-up of international folk dances.
We are also proud that LaVelle and her cousin Lorraine are returning this week to teach African Congo Dance. Enjoy Congolese Dance and Drum classes throughout the week! 2018 is LaVelle's 10th year teaching and bringing African culture to OFRC and you don't want to miss the energy and rhythm from the drumming and dance lessons this week. It's all in the spirit of the Congo!
Children and adults who have never danced but would love to learn are very welcome! This week culminates in the annual Moonlight Dance Festival.
|Saturday, July 21 – Friday, July 27
|Storytelling & Bike Week
|Love a good tale? Enjoy a week with our award-winning and internationally recognized Storyteller-in-Residence, who has been sharing her stories at OFRC for over 25 years. Campers of all ages will be spellbound each evening as she shares her stories hear stories and songs that capture their minds and imaginations. Diane captures the minds and imaginations of campers of every age and weaves her stories and songs to an enthusiastic cross-generation audience.
Also during Story Telling Week: Bike Week!
One of our fastest growing themed weeks! Some of the most beautiful rides in Northern California begin right from camp with the Mt. Hough/South Park Trail System! Come check out the new single track trails built for mountain bikes and beautiful alpine roads for road bikes with camp as your home base. Activities for young and new bikers as well.
Come check out the amazing rides with camp as your home base! You will absolutely love it!
2018 Oakland Resident Rates
|Age Group
|4 Nights or Less
|5 Nights or More
|Adult (18+)
|Teen (13-17)
|School-Age Child (6-12)
|Pre-School Child (2-5)
|No Charge
|No Charge
Non-Oakland Resident Rates
|Age Group
|Nightly Rate
|Adult (18+)
|Teen (13-17)
|School-Age Child (6-12)
|Pre-School Child (2-5)
|No Charge
Half of our tents and cabins have electricity. There is an electricity surcharge of $5.00/night for each Tent/Cabin with Electricity.
While Oakland Feather River Camp imposes no minimum stay, we strongly recommend coming for at least 4 nights. Trust us: when you leave, you'll wish you could stay a few days longer!
All rates are subject to approval by the City of Oakland.
Thanks to the support of many generous individual donors, supporters and funders, we are able to provide a select number of Camp Scholarships ("Camperships") each summer to families who cannot afford the full cost of camp due to financial barriers or circumstantial hardships. Camperships are largely determined by gross household income.
To make a reservation, please complete and return your registration form along with a minimum 50% deposit of your total stay. Your deposit includes a $50 nonrefundable administrative fee. The balance of your fees is due June 1, 2018. If you pay with a credit card, your balance will automatically be charged on June 1, 2018.
Please make sure to print clearly and to fill out the registration form in its entirety. Incomplete or illegibly registrations are subject to a processing delay.
Reservations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Every attempt will be made to accommodate your preferred dates and location. However, Camps in Common reserves the right to make the final tent/cabin assignments based on availability.
Upon processing your registration, we will email or mail you back a reservation confirmation with your tent/cabin assignment and balance due.
Payment may be made through the following methods:
- by check or money order (please do not mail cash). Checks should be made out to "Camps In Common", NOT Oakland Feather River Camp.
- by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) on registration form or over the phone
Registration forms with payment information or payments may be mailed or faxed to our Oakland office:
P.O. Box 11061
Oakland , CA 94611
Phone: 510-336-2267
Fax: 510-601-1595
Refunds must be requested in writing no less than 20 days prior to your scheduled arrival date. Due to the short camp season, refunds requested less than 20 days prior to your scheduled arrival date cannot be returned.
All cancellations are subject to a $50 non-refundable administration fee.
Cancellations received 20 days or more before scheduled arrival will be refunded, less the administration fee. Cancellations received less than 20 days prior to scheduled arrival date are not refundable. Cancellation/refund requests must be received in writing.
All changes to reservations are subject to a $25 administration fee.
Changes include, but are not limited to:
- shortening the camp visit,
- removing guests from registration,
- changing arrival or departure dates,
- or anything requiring an adjustment to any aspect of reservation.
Reductions of people in your party, or length of visit, received less than 20 days prior to scheduled arrival date are not refundable. When additional days or people are added to the reservation, the fee will be waived.
For more information on Theme Weeks, please call Camps in Common at 510-336-2267.
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LOS ANGELES — Recent reports that adult star Sara Jay succeeded in her lawsuit against Brazzers over a website called SaraJayBlog.com are untrue, Brazzers says.
The veteran big-boobs MILF performer sued Brazzers at Los Angeles Superior Court claiming the adult studio had set up an unauthorized site through an affiliate with the purpose of impersonating her and gaining traffic.
Shortly after the case was filed the website was taken down, but Jay continued on with the suit, claiming that signing a Brazzers modeling contract didn't include marketing a website using her performer name.
"I sued because there was a blog out there purporting to be my 'official' blog which sent all the traffic — and sales — to Brazzers," Jay said in a statement. "Needless to say, I take any attempt to use my name to make money very seriously. We won at the trial court and court of appeal levels.
"However, with the blog now gone and Brazzers agreeing it would not stand in the way me getting back the URL, settling made sense. We were both incurring massive amounts of time, legal expenses and costs — that I could be spending shooting or on my career. I'd rather be on set having sex for my fans than in a court room. It was a bitter battle with Brazzers but it was better for both sides to resolve it."
With the statement, Brazzers' parent, Manwin, issued its own today, refuting that a settlement was ever reached and claiming that she abandoned the suit midway through.
"In fact, after spending significant amounts on legal fees prosecuting what Brazzers maintained at all times was a frivolous action, Sara Jay did not receive a single amount, payment or money in settlement," Manwin said in the statement today.
"Instead, Sara Jay abandoned her case and released all claims she conceivably had, in exchange for Brazzers' agreement not to proceed with its pending motions for sanctions, or file claims for malicious prosecution against her and her attorney."
In a stern statement, the Luxembourg-based adult media conglomerate, said, "Manwin, and its Brazzers brand, will continue to implement its policy of vigorously defending and opposing any and all frivolous claims and lawsuits."
But despite Manwin's statements on the case, Jay's attorney, S. Michael Kernan of Beverly Hills, Calif., said that she came out ahead against Brazzers. A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has yet to sign off on a motion to dismiss in the case, which was agreed to today.
"The rulings by the court speak for themselves," Kernan said in a one-sentence emailed response to XBIZ, referring to an appeals court ruling that decided whether the case should be bound to mandatory arbitration by a Brazzers contract, as well as a related motion at trial court.
Jay did not immediately repond to XBIZ queries over the Manwin statement.
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Sometimes, everything just works out perfectly and yesterday's wedding really had it all! Hannah and Graham were simply blessed with their flawless wedding at the Harbour Heights Hotel in Poole. The stunning weather, an incredible setting, loads of fun guests, and a beautiful bride and groom. Knowing a lot of the guests always helps my job but to add everything else in to the mix just helped made me enjoy my job even more! I couldn't be happier for these two, it is so awesome how they are so incredible perfect for each other. Congratulations Graham and Hannah!
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Lago Vista, TX 78645
Looking for a home under 250K that needs a little TLC and has a pool with a waterfall and a weeping wall.Look no further as you have just found it.Home has wood laminate floors throughout and tile in all wet areas.Screened in swimming pool. Yard is fully fenced (wrought iron) with the exception of one section that is currently missing. Owners are in the process of moving out please excuse the mess. Home is to be sold AS-IS as sellers will not do repairs. Home has a lot of potential.
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The Czech Republic, Confidence and Bartending at 18
Hey all!
On this episode we meet with two of Europe's top bartenders, Marek Vojcarcik (Duddell's, Hotel Albrecht) and Ondrej Pospichal (MASH, The Dorchester.)
After building some amazing bar programs throughout Europe, they eventually found themselves in Hong Kong and are now spreading their knowledge to bartenders across the city.
Join us as we talk about Czech hospitality, creating twists on classic, and why its important to not take yourself to seriously behind the bar.
New episodes will be up every week. Much love, and thank you for tuning in!


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The flowers are gorgeous, but I don't think I'd like the rest of the time!!
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Nice little journal entry. I hope all went well with you guys' medical visit.\
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Neratinib Extends Invasive DFS in HER2-Positive Early-Stage Breast Cancer
One year of neratinib improved the rate of invasive disease–free survival (iDFS) compared to placebo in patients with HER2-positive, early-stage breast cancer who had undergone prior adjuvant therapy with chemotherapy and trastuzumab, according to results of a randomized phase III trial (Abstract 508).
Dr. Arlene Chan
Arlene Chan, MD, of the Breast Cancer Research Centre at Western Australia and Curtin University, Australia, presented results of the ExteNET study during the "Breast Cancer—HER2/ER" Oral Abstract Session on Monday, June 1.
"Despite the survival gains that have been achieved with the administration of adjuvant trastuzumab and chemotherapy… up to one-quarter thus treated will still experience a breast cancer event," Dr. Chan said. "To date, no treatment strategies have been shown to reduce this relapse rate."
Neratinib, an oral tyrosine-kinase inhibitor of HER1, HER2, and HER4, showed promise in this patient population in a phase II trial. In the phase III study presented by Dr. Chan, 2,840 women with HER2-positive breast cancer and prior adjuvant trastuzumab and chemotherapy were randomly assigned to receive either 240 mg/day of neratinib for 1 year or placebo (1,420 patients in each arm).
The primary endpoint was iDFS. At 24 months, patients who received neratinib had an iDFS rate of 93.9% compared to 91.6% in the placebo group (hazard ratio [HR] 0.67, 95% CI [0.50, 0.91]; p = 0.009). Dr. Chan said it is too early to assess the cohort for overall survival benefits.
There were a total of 109 iDFS events in the placebo group, compared with 70 events in the neratinib group. There were 73 distant recurrences (5.1%) in the placebo group, and 52 (3.7%) in the neratinib group. The results were confirmed in analyses of two prespecified subpopulations, including a higher-risk group and a centrally confirmed HER2-positive group.
The secondary endpoint of DFS including occurrence of DCIS was also significantly in favor of neratinib at 93.9% compared with 91.0% for placebo (HR 0.63, 95% CI [0.46, 0.84]; p = 0.002).
Dr. Shanu Modi
Diarrhea was the most common adverse event with neratinib; grade 3/4 diarrhea occurred in 39.9% of patients compared with 1.6% of patients who received placebo. Dr. Chan said that grade 3 diarrhea could be reduced to between 0% and 17% with intensive loperamide prophylaxis.
Discussant Shanu Modi, MD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, addressed why this trial showed a 33% decreased risk of recurrence when other attempts, such as those in the HERA and ALTTO trials, were not successful. Possible reasons include the crossover to a drug with a different mechanism of action and that neratinib was given to patients after all chemotherapy and trastuzumab had been completed. She said that overall survival data are still needed before neratinib could be considered a new standard, and questions remain about which populations will benefit from this therapy.
Watch the session: Visit the ASCO Virtual Meeting website.


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The game of darts is a simple game many enjoy playing with friends at a bar.
Tyler Burnett, a 15-year-old from Sacramento, is one of the most talented youth dart players in the country. He recently qualified for one of the most prestigious dart tournaments in the world: the America's Cup.
"I'm the only youth male to go from North America," Burnett said. "It's a very prestigious tournament. It means a lot to go."
For the very first time, Team USA is sending a youth team, one girl and one boy and that boy just so happens to be Tyler.
"I think he's got a great shot, a really good shot at taking down the boys youth title," said Tyler's father, Scotty Burnett - a former semi-pro dart player himself.
Tyler often gets challenged by his friends at school but none of them have been able to defeat the 15-year-old. He says darts is a big part of his life.
"It doesn't get boring for me and it's just fun for me to play."


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A GROUP of carol singers have raised their voices and plenty of cash for a cancer charity.
The Windmill Girls, a group of enthusiastic female singers called The Windmill Girls, meet every year in November to rehearse acapella carols at the Windmill pub in Stainsacre and this year, at the Hare and Hounds at Hawsker too.
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, they entertained residents in retirement homes on several nights and patients in Whitby Hospital as well as touring a large number of pubs and restaurants in Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay.
Their efforts collected £433 for Cancer Research.
The girl's leader, Sue Rowland, said: 'We have great fun every year singing and enjoying time together.
"I can't imagine anything better to get in the mood for Christmas than singing favourite carols with friends, and helping to fund research into causes and treatments for cancer makes it doubly rewarding.
"I'm looking forward to next year already."
All money raised in the Whitby area for Cancer Research goes to the North of England research centre at Newcastle.
The centre at Newcastle specialises in cancers of the blood in children and adults, and is also working on tailoring treatments to individual patients' needs.
Cancer Research UK funds the work of more than 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses, who are doing research into 200 types of cancer.


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A national political correspondent for The Washington Post tweeted out Saturday that Democratic Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D.-Calif.) has weak support from members in her own caucus.
"Striking finding from weekend of interviews with swing district Democratic House candidates: None would commit to back Pelosi for speaker," tweeted David Weigel, who is traveling to cover the 2016 election cycle.
Striking finding from a weekend of interviews with swing district Dem House candidates: None would commit to backing Pelosi for speaker.
— daveweigel (@daveweigel) September 3, 2016
The Weigel tweet comes on the heels of a report from the San Francisco Chronicle report Friday quoting a spokesman for the Republican National Committee saying that Pelosi is the new target for the GOP in its battle to save its House majority.
A spokesman for the National Republican Campaign Committee suggested that anti-Pelosi ads could start popping up in competitive districts around the country, including in California's San Joaquin Valley, where Pelosi is deeply unpopular and where GOP incumbents Jeff Denham of Turlock (Stanislaus County) and David Valadao of Hanford (Kings County) are running for re-election in heavily Latino districts.
Meanwhile, Democrats are targeting suburban districts where Trump is trailing badly among college-educated voters and women, threatening to drag down otherwise safe GOP incumbents. Among the most prominent is Rep. Darrell Issa's suburban San Diego seat, where the wealthy, nationally known, eight-term Republican faces a surprisingly strong challenge from Doug Applegate, a Democrat making his first run for office.
In the decade since Pelosi became the first female Speaker of the House Jan. 4, 2007, when she was the choice of 233 Democrats with 202 Republicans voting for Republican leader John A. Boehner (R.-Ohio), her support among Democrats has weakened.
Pelosi taking the gavel was the harvest of the Democrats retaking control of the House for the first time since Speaker Newt Gingrich ended four decades of Democratic control with his 1994 Contract with America and 1995 election to speaker. In a real way, the Democrats' taking of the House was a harbinger of their party's victory in 2008, when they also took the Senate and the White House with President Barack Obama.
Pelosi's 2009 election for speaker was a bigger win, with the daughter and sister of Baltimore mayors garnering 255 votes against Boehner's 174.
The 2010 midterms were tough on Democrats. They lost control of the House and lost seats in the Senate. It was also tougher for Pelosi as she went up against Boehner, this time with the minority.
Although the election for speaker is nearly always a forgone conclusion, there is the twist that the speaker must win with a minimum of 218, not a plurality. This rule means there is great pressure on House members to vote with their party, lest they create a situation, where they lose the speakership. For the minority party, the vote for speaker is their show of strength as the session of Congress opens.
In the 2011 vote for speaker, Boehner beat Pelosi 242-to-173, but serious cracks in Democratic unity were exposed in the wake of the Democrats' 64-seat loss amidst the Tea Party revolution. Eleven Democrats voted for Rep. Heath Shuler (D.-N.C.), the former starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins. Another seven votes went to six other candidates.
In the 2013 speaker election, there was turmoil on the Republican side, too. Boehner beat Pelosi 220-to-192, with Boehner collecting only two votes more than he needed to keep his gavel, although his conference had 234 members. The turmoil in the GOP House Conference would not go away until it led to Boehner's resignation in the next session and the ascension of Speaker Paul D. Ryan (R.-Wis.).
The 2014 midterm was another disaster for the Democrats. They lost another 13 seats, giving the GOP at 247 seats its largest majority since 1929.
During the 2014 campaign, Rep. Stephen F. Lynch (D.-Mass.) and Rep. Michael E. Capuano (D.-Mass.) told Jim Braude, the host of Boston's WGBH-TV's Greater Boston program that Pelosi was part of the problem for House Democrats.
When Pelosi took over the House in 2007, Capuano was the leader of her transition team, so when the former mayor of the working-class city of Somerville said he was distressed at the loss of Democratic House seats, Pelosi had to have noticed.
"If it is not working, you should change what you are doing," he said. "I think we need leadership that understands that if something you are doing isn't working you should change what you are doing."
Braude pressed Capuano: "So, she should go?"
Capuano: "Either that or she should change, one way or the other."
Sitting next to Capuano on the set, Lynch did not hedge.
Braude to Lynch: "Should she go?"
Lynch: "Nancy Pelosi will not lead us back into majority," said the congressman from South Boston, who also voted against the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Braude: "So, the answer is yes?"
Lynch: "Right."
In the 2015 election for speaker, Pelosi received only 164 votes out of the 188 members in her caucus. Out of the 20 Democrats who did not vote, 12 were congressmen from New York State. Both Lynch and Capuno voted for Pelosi.


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To mark the launch of our new videogame website, Nintendo supremo Shigeru Miyamoto speaks exclusively to the Daily Telegraph about his creative inspirations, fan expectations, and the future of gaming. By Claudine Beaumont.
If there is such a man as a modern-day Walt Disney, then he is surely Shigeru Miyamoto. Few can have contributed so greatly to the cultural fabric of an era as much as Miyamoto-san, the Japanese designer who has revived not just Nintendo's fortunes, but videogames as a whole.
The industry is now worth more than £1.72 billion per year in the UK alone, and is rapidly catching up with DVD sales. Miyamoto, 55, is responsible for the Wii and DS games consoles, which have bought a new audience to gaming.
The motion-sensitive Wii allows players to wave a "Wiimote" control around to dictate the action on-screen, while the portable, touchscreen DS has proved a huge hit for gaming on the go, and spawned a slew of clever casual games designed to sharpen the mind as much as entertain. Gaming, almost overnight, has become a family activity, enjoyed by young women as well as an increasing number of older people.
The secret, said Miyamoto, is to focus on people for inspiration, rather than get bogged-down with the technology behind the games: "Designers should be looking at humans."
Miyamoto has also given the world of gaming some of its best-loved characters, including Mario, Zelda and Donkey Kong. Not bad for a man described on his business card, with classic Japanese understatement, as "General manager, entertainment analysis and development division".
Miyamoto was in Los Angeles recently for E3, the annual videogames expo and conference. He made a special guest appearance to show off Nintendo's newest family-friendly title, Wii Music, in which players wield their controllers to play drums, trumpets and saxophones.
Unlike many popular music games - such as Rock Band and Guitar Hero - the idea is not so much to match on-screen instructions, but to let loose and jam. As with so many of Miyamoto's recent hits, the inspiration for Wii Music came from personal experience. A musician himself, he said that Wii Music brings the fun of creating music to those who aren't able to experience it. Wii Fit, the exercise game, was inspired by his efforts to keep in shape, while Nintendogs, in which you act as owner to a virtual pet, was drawn from his own experiences.
The world around him, said Miyamoto, is a rich source of ideas. "As game designers, the trend is often for concentrating on pushing graphics, or other capabilities, or network features in new games," he said. "But I like to think that game designers would be better off trying to think about things such as health or mental improvement, rather than technology itself."
Wii Music, he said, had been in the pipeline for some time, but he and his designers wanted to create a game in which you could "truly enjoy" music.
"The Wii remote has allowed us to make a game where you can actually play the instrument through movement, or holding the right posture for the instrument," he said. And yet despite the obvious appeal of both the Wii and the DS, Miyamoto said he was surprised by the consoles' levels of success, and the new audience they have won.
"I had hopes, although I didn't realise to what extent it would be successful. But we thought there was a lot of potential."
The sales figures are staggering. Since the first Nintendo DS model appeared in late 2004, more than 76.5 million consoles have been sold worldwide, according to industry tracking site VGChartz.
The Wii, launched in 2006, has shifted 29.5 million units globally, and demand continues to outstrip supply. It has made gaming a family activity, beloved by all generations, not just by teenage boys. Nintendo, perhaps more than any other console maker, has caught the imagination of this new gaming demographic.
"The games industry was really narrowing to a very core set of gamers," said Miyamoto. "So I think it's a really good thing to see the industry moving in a direction where it is attracting more gamers. At Nintendo, we are very fortunate to have achieved such a large share of that."
But some of the "hardcore" fanbase - who favour "proper" games, with immersive plotlines and expansive character arcs - feel disenfranchised by Nintendo's shift in focus. There was, Miyamoto acknowledges, little at E3 to satisfy their appetite. But, he said, Nintendo is still very much focused on the core gamer.
"Making these 'traditional' games is what I am best at. Because games of that nature take upwards of two or three years to make, we always have to keep the teams working on those projects going. At any given time, the team could be five to ten people, or it could be 50-plus. People are always switching in and out of those teams.
"They are all working on more Mario, Zelda and Pikmin projects," he said. "And they all work in close proximity to me, so I can keep a good eye on them."
Miyamoto firmly believes that traditional games - and, for that matter, traditional game controllers - still have a vital role. "What the Wii remote and motion control allows us to do is things we couldn't have done before. But of course there are also things that are accomplished better with buttons."
The remote's role may grow, however. At E3, Nintendo showcased an attachment to enhance its accuracy, and allow it to pick up minute movements and gestures, such as the precise angle of the hand or roll of the wrist involved in throwing a Frisbee, or the unique features of a golf swing.
Nintendo is committed to the Wii for the foreseeable future, but that doesn't stop Miyamoto looking ahead to the next big technological shift, and how best the Japanese games giant can embrace it.
There has been much talk of mind-controlled games, where players wear a headset to control the actions of their on-screen characters. Gamers, too, excitedly imagine an age where touchscreen technology allows them to control games directly through the television set, or where gesture recognition becomes such that there is no need to wield a Wiimote - simply moving your hands will be enough.
Miyamoto believes a synthesis of all these elements will produce a new gaming medium. "Nintendo looks at those things absolutely from an entertainment perspective. Using the kind of technologies that develop in future, and thinking about how to interface with them, will be the direction things go in."
It seems Miyamoto is not only aiming to leave a creative legacy at Nintendo. He wants to lay the foundations for its vision, direction and philosophy for many years to come.


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We received the following e-mail from an applicant that was turned away:
I don't normally do this but I am running out of options and time. My name is Jonathan. I know as crazy as this sounds but I applied to be with the MPD in May and got my rejection letter saying I didn't "progress" to the next step the day before
Thanksgiving. Then I heard that MPD was discriminating against males that are white and over 21 and were using the psychology test to fail them. While I normally don't believe rumors, it would explain my rejection considering I have a perfect history and set up for joining. There is no way I should of failed but the background investigator wouldn't respond to my calls until almost 2 weeks later and he didn't know either. I know their busy but having to call multiple times and leaving voice mail isn't right, especially when you are a 3rd generation to join the MPD.
All I want to know is if there is some discriminating going on and what can I do about it? I only have a week left before I run out of time and miss my window to go into the academy.I know this is what makes everything crazy, I still believe I can help save this city before
the National Guard puts this city on lock down like they in Arkansas.
I thank you for your time.
Here's the best advice I can give you. Forget about joining the MPD. Most of us have been trying to leave for years. I have heard from numerous officers that have been turned down for employment because they worked for the Memphis Police Department. We are getting the reputation of being a "shit hole" department. Imagine that. SHIT HOLE LEADER + SHIT HOLE ADMINISTRATION=SHIT HOLE DEPARTMENT. We couldn't get jobs in loss prevention at Target if we wanted.
Find another department in another city. We use to tell people to go to the county, but they are still surrounded by shit. Like your mom use to say, "you can't shine a turd". Maybe some day we will turn this department around.
This is one of the main reasons why we cannot get enough qualified applicants. The department is kind of synonymous with college football recruiting. If you had a choice, would you go to the scrub school or the one with a chance of a NCAA championship? Chico has made us the laughing stock of law enforcement. I regularly talk with officers from all over the world via this blog. They cannot believe the amount of BS that we have to take here in Memphis.
In the end, we are all responsible for our future. You may not have the power to change your past, but you have the ability to change your future. As of this writing, there is no future with the MPD. No Hong Kong Phooey has been actor nor random commercial can change that fact. This is why I'm with the MPD.


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Volcano National Park, located on the big island of Hawaii is home to one of the most active volcanos in the world. The island of Hawaii is still actively growing. To ensure that you have the information you will desire for your visit, we have compiled a list of 7 things to do while you are at the park.
Volcano National Park Things to Do
Kilauea Visitor Center
Begin your journey at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's Kilauea Visitor Center. Here, you will learn useful information like when you can see Kilauea erupting. Guides may be available to take you on select tours or provide more detail knowledge about Kilauea. The Kilauea visitor center will also inform you of any roads are attractions that may be closed due to lava or volcanic gases.
Sulphur Banks
Distance: 0.4 Miles/0.64 Kilometers
Approach this hike with caution if you are asthmatic of have other respiratory problems. The Kilauea Crater is still active (your nose and eyes will quickly tell you). On this hike, you will witness volcanic gases seeping from the ground. The Sulphur Banks are a great way to experience the natural wonder of Kilauea Crater.
Kilauea Iki Trail
Distance: 4 Miles/6.4 Kilometers
Hike the Kilauea Iki Trail for a stunning lush green day hike that transforms into a dissolute, steaming crater. The Kilauea Iki Trail is fascinating as it is gorgeous. On this hike, you will see stunning birds native to Hawaii. Walk across a cooled lava lake from the 1959 eruption. Experience warm steam vents. This is hike I approximately 4 miles and will likely take you 2 to 3 hours. The trail begins on Crater Rim Drive at at the Kilauea Iki parking lot.
Thurston Lava Tube
Distance: 0.3 Miles/0.48 Kilometers
Thurston Lava Tube is a short, excellent day hike for everyone. Zig-zag your way through Hawaii's tropical rain forest. The tube (cave) is lit well making it easy to navigate, it's a great place to pause and listen to nearby crickets. You will be stunned when you see the mark Pele's passionate fury left on the cave's walls.
Pu'u Huluhulu
Distance: 2.5 Miles/4.0 Kilometers
Immerse yourself in a lava landscapes. Pu'u Huluhulu (harry hill) is the top of a wooded cider cone. Pu'u Huluhulu was created in the 1969-1974 Mauna Ulu Flow. Today, the landscape contains lava rampart, cinder cones, lava tree molds, panoramic vista, and native pioneer plants. The 2.5 mile (4.0km) Pu'u Huluhulu trail begins about 100 yards from the Mauna Ulu parking lot. If you begin the walk from the Kilauea Visitor Center, the trek is 7 miles (11.3km).
Chain of Craters Road
Distance: 18.8 Miles/ 30.3 Kilometers
The nearly 19 mile (30km) winding road is the ideal drive through the East Rift of Hawaii. The views down this road are simply, breathtaking. The road's magnificent landscape is largely influenced by the continuous lava flows that repeatedly stroke the road. Chain of Craters Road has been experiencing lava flows since 1986.
Kalapana Lava Viewing Area
When the lava is tame, visitors can get within a few yards of the lava. However, since the 2012 Kilauea volcano eruption visitors cannot get as close to the lava viewing area. It is important visitors research what is happening with the lava flow before visiting Volcanoes National Park because certain routes may be closed. Still, Kalapana is the one of the best areas to view lava flows. Marvel at a collage of burnt reds and Tuscan oranges the lava flow offers.


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When you find yourself falling into the same hole or running into the same wall over and over again, it's time to try something different. I can help you get a clear sense of direction. I'll teach you how to get moving again, including overcoming fears, procrastination, perfectionism, resistance, and unhelpful habits. Learn more.
Each of us comes to this lifetime with gifts to share and specific ways the soul wants to learn and grow. Until you listen to your soul's calling, you might question what you have of value to offer or if you're in the right place. You may feel like you're not reaching your full potential or not making the most of your time on earth. Learn more.
Our body has an energetic system as well as our other physical systems like bones and organs. This energetic system is our life force and animates our physical self. When our energy is blocked it can cause physical and emotional symptoms. Energy clearing and balancing can help get your energy flowing again. Learn more.
Welcome to True Radiance Healing Arts
Come Home to Yourself & Love Your Life
Susan Pullen
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You already know there's more to life than going to a job just to pay the bills, doing the same thing day in and day out, and accumulating stuff.
Joseph Campbell wrote that what we are really seeking is "the experience of being alive." I would add to that – being fully alive and enjoying it. Along the road of our lives, things can get in the way.
When we get hurt, we often close down.
We start to resist life. This can happen on any level of our being: physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual. We can find ourselves feeling stuck, drained, and disconnected.
Our response to discomfort or pain is to guard ourselves. We build a wall around the wound. On a physical level, there is tension, holding, and impaired functioning.
On a mental and emotional level, there is fear, resistance, and stress. We may become numb and not even remember the original hurt. We might notice ourselves withdrawing, hesitating, or struggling with a part of ourselves that we don't know how to accept or integrate.
On an energetic level, we stop the flow. We bury the stuck energy and may become disconnected from our body. We brace against life.
Returning to Wholeness
Healing means "to make whole." It is the process of clearing stuck energy and softening the tension so that flow returns. Movement can then happen in body, mind, heart, and soul levels.
I believe that our most important task in this life is to become whole – to become fully ourselves.
I am passionately committed to teaching you how to get unstuck, handle fears, and ease resistance so you can openly embody your authentic Self in the world. I have the toolset needed to help you explore your life meaning and purpose, and I specialize in helping to bring these into focus.
Fully Yourself & Loving Your Life
Becoming fully yourself is not about being perfect or even self-improvement. It's about releasing the programming that keeps you limiting yourself. It's about loving yourself through your woundedness and knowing you are lovable and worthy, not in spite of your wounds but perhaps because of them.
I can show you how to make sense of your life, including how you are gifted. I teach strategies and offer support in navigating challenges gracefully, breaking free of repeating patterns, and restoring optimal well-being on all levels.
Joy and deep satisfaction can come from knowing you are on the right path, fully engaged with your life, and supported by the Divine.
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I'm a writer as well as a copyeditor. You can check out some of my writing samples below.
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Do You Make These Common Grammar Mistakes? Take the Quiz to Find Out
Warning: Your Grammar Mistakes are Killing Your Traffic
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Tiny Buddha
Stuff We Don't Need: 5 Reasons Why It Doesn't Lead to Happiness
Why I Don't Celebrate Christmas
Goodlife Zen
How to Transform Anger into Connection: 10 Tips for Peaceful Words
5 Crucial Reasons to Carry a Moral Compass
25 editing tips for your writer's toolbox
The Bold Life
How Love Teaches Our Hardest Lessons
Simple Writing
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The Simple Writing Writer's Guide featured on this site.
Various articles in PDF format
Medical procedure: "Liver Biopsy-Percutaneous"
"The Andropause Mystery: Interview with Dr. Robert S. Tan, M.D."
Part One, Part Two, Part Three
"Hepatitis C: What You Should Know"
Part One, Part Two
"I Didn't Want Any More Kids"
Interview with man who chose vasectomy
Great Restaurants, Great Wine Review of seven Philadelphia area restaurants known for excellent dining and some of the best wine cellars in the region (Cuizine Magazine).
"April is the cruelest month: Let's get in shape!" Fitness article for inline skating newsletter.
Part one Part two
"Do It Safely, Do It Often" Interview with older fitness enthusiast.
Part One, Part Two
Toilet Skills for Skaters Practical advice with humor slant on inline skating site.
Short restaurant reviews ("advertorials")
Dante & Luigi's Restaurant review.
Pirone`s Italian Family Restaurant & Pizzeria Restaurant review.
Tulipano Nero Restaurant review.