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Fiji - take me baaaaaack!
Bulaaaaaaa! Crikey - how long have I been back from Fiji now? It feels like ages, probably because it has been, and what with Christmas and deadlines I have been running around like a headless chook since my return. I have actually already submitted two stories to other media, and they will be appearing in print soon - so I will endeavour not to repeat myself here, just in case you come across those too. I was absolutely hanging out for this trip, and when you scroll down through the pics, you will see why.
I was travelling with a team of three other New Zealand food writers and it all began (following our flight from Auckland to Fiji) with a 15 minute helicopter ride from the Nadi airport to the tropical paradise of
Vomo Island
. I had (of course) googled it assiduously before leaving - but still wasn't quite prepared for the real deal. On a computer you can't feel the gorgeous heat seeping into your bones, feel the gentle sea breeze, see the sun glistening on the unbelievably clear turquoise sea, or feel it's gentle warmth. Forgive me - but if there is a time to wax lyrical, this is it. Having been met by a team of beaming, singing staff we were ushered into our totally jaw-dropping accomodation at The Palms, one of the island's four private residences - right on the beachfront, with a stunning pool, four bedrooms and 16-hour a day butler service (provided in our case by the beautifully motherly Vani), it's no surprise that we were squealing like fourteen year-old girls at a slumber party. First up, we headed for a stroll around to get our bearings - check out the pics below and you will understand why the call of the beach then pool was impossible to resist!
We felt completely indulged during our two-day stay, wining and dining on carefully crafted dishes and exquisite wines, with sunset cocktails and dinners by the pool, enjoying down-time paddling about in the sea and having the opportunity for a blissful facial at the Kui spa followed by cups of sensational, spicy ginger tea - bloody fabulous! There were a couple of stand out moments for me - the first was finding my way up the Mt Vomo running trail just before sunrise one morning. From the peak I could see a track in the distance leading out to a private yoga spot with unbelievably vast sea views and a specially built platform providing the most incredible 'sun salute' location imaginable. I had been told how to get there, so followed my instructions and arrived just at the perfect time to practice for 45 minutes as the sun rose. It was so magical I made sure to get back the following morning, this time with my camera - and even though I was cringing madly at the thought, I set the timer and snapped a pic so that you can see how amazing the surroundings are. (Cue lots of ridiculous sprinting from camera to yoga deck for sun-salute position, feeling like a complete and utter twat...). It really was an incredibly special place despite my mortifying selfie!
To read on, just click on the recipe link below :)
My other favourite experience was our Vomo snorkelling trip - I know it's crazy, but somehow I had never been snorkelling before, so this was a first for me. Our gorgeous guides took us about 20 minutes by boat to a small reef, and after a bit of hilarious readjusting (lovely Wise, in the pics below, took off my mask and snorkel, tightened up his own and fitted them to me so that I didn't just drink sea water), I was off. I had no idea how beautiful it would be - and even though I'm starting sound like some yoga looney, I actually found the breathing really easy as I kind of thought about my yoga breathing. Breathing sorted (!) I could concentrate on the marine life below - stunning, vibrant fish darted all around alien-like coral and in and about creviced surfaces so that I pretty much lost myself in this mesmerising new under-water world. Over the slow, regular whoosh of my own breathing I loved hearing the crickling noise of the coral being nibbled by it's inhabitants - such big thanks to the encouragement of my fellow foodies and the Vomo team for making it such a fabulous experience!
So having swum and yoga-d, snorkelled and feasted, we left feeling restored and rejuvenated, sun-warmed and relaxed, and totally nurtured by the incredibly gentle smiling staff. If I ever get the opportunity, I will definitely be back, but in the meantime we had more to do! Having been sung to and farewelled in classic Fijian style we wandered slowly, dragging our heels, to the beach to take our return flight - this time by sea plane, to Nadi. Our (decidedly hot) Canadian pilot was so relaxed, flying (like us) barefoot and within minutes we were arriving, disconcertingly from sea take-off to tarmac landing, back at the airport, excited for our adventures to continue...
We were all so well rested and relaxed the timing was perfect to get out and about, investigating the local food scene, starting with a trip to the Nadi Bay Herb Farm where bushes of spicy, pungent basil were being harvested for the New Zealand and Fijian markets. Appetites piqued we then feasted on an incredible lunch provided by Lee Acreman of Taste Fiji. Lee and his wife Louise are champions of local Fijian produce, so much so that they refuse to serve imported ingredients at their popular restaurant, instead using it as a show case for Fijian-grown food. They cleverly adapt and invent, taking twists on classic dishes presenting them in a lush tropical style - locally grown pork and fresh seafood feature heavily along with ota fern and creamy coconut milk.
Our adventure continued thanks to a programme run by
Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort
(where we were staying in Sigatoka) supporting the local community through fund-raising and volunteer projects. We were able to visit a nearby school and meet with some of the students - so deliciously individual - cheeky and sassy, solemn and studious, it was real treat to take a peek at their daily lessons. It was pretty humbling to see how guest contributions had allowed the school (and it's students) to flourish - a new meeting room, library and early-learning centre among the improvements that have been made in the last few years.
Obviously as foodies-on-tour we couldn't miss the opportunity for a trip to the local food markets! This was such a chilled out family-affair with grandparents and extended family minding babies and children while selling their piles of tropical produce. Bright red chillies, mounds of coconuts, lush pineapples, vibrant sea food, long green beans, okra, massive kumara and shiny, deep purple eggplant - it was fabulous to see so much locally grown food. Fijian food has (I think) been much maligned by tourists for a long while, chiefly because for tourists, most of the food on offer has not actually been Fijian.
Like the team at Taste Fiji, Sashi Kirin of FRIEND (Fiji for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development), is a passionate advocate for the Fijian people and their local food. She spearheads the organisation which is busy with dozens of community projects, from demonstrating and encouraging small plot farming techniques, to health and education programmes, the employment and training of the disadvantaged both young and old, and over-seeing the production of a wide range of delicious chutneys and teas - the woman is a whirlwind of activity. It was gratifying to see how people like Sashi, Lee and Louise are changing the perception of local fare. I found the Fijian food with it's simple, strong flavours of chilli, lime and coconut, and use of freshly caught fish, coconuts and fruits such as intensely sweet mango, freshly prepared and lovingly presented - to be a joy. Combined with the Indian influence in cooking with richer, more complex, layered flavours and spices there is no shortage of great food to be found. My advice is to seek out those experiences - don't go for the American-style burger and fries...head for the kokoda (Fijian ceviche), Ota (fern) or seafood lolo (cooked in coconut milk), Prawn curry or roast suckling pig - there is where you will find the real flavours of Fiji.
So now here I am, tapping away at my computer at home on a Sunday afternoon. When I close my eyes I can hear lawn mowers in the distance and a few birds tweeting in the tree outside, but if I concentrate really hard, I can pretend for a moment that its not a lawnmower but a boat engine I hear and I imagine that if want to I can open my eyes and just wander down to the sandy white beach for a swim...
More information:
Vomo Island Fiji
Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort
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As the cold season is at our door and in order to protect your cigar collection, it is time to insure it will « hibernate » properly. With the cold coming, heating systems will start running soon and the process will simply dry the air in houses and appartments especially if it uses electric power system. So make sure you have enough « fuel » in your humidifiers so your humidor can provide the necessary humidity needed to compensate for the change in relative humidity of your humidor surronding. Remember that the best humidity level in a humidor is 70% at a temperature best at 70 Farenheit or 20 Celsius or a little less.
And while you're there why not proceed at an inspection of your cigars. Look for surface mold that can be easily removed by gently scrubbing your cigars with a lightly moisted towel. Also inspect the bottom of your humidor and vacuum clean it. Finally, gently store your cigars wiht a little twist around so a good rotation is made. This will allow your cigars to burn more evenly next time you choose one to smoke in a few weeks.
This way, your cigar collection will keep the winter dryness away and your cigars will keep aging properly.
Happy smoke!
Here is the latest Cigar list for 2016. Promissing indeed!
Tannks to Amir Saarony for the list that will certainly guide us in our researches.
Habanos 2016
– COHIBA MEDIO SIGLO – Medio Siglo Confirmed
– PARTAGAS SERIE E NO.2 – Duke Confirmed
– PARTAGAS CAPITOLS – Mareva Confirmed
– H UPMANN MAGNUM 54 – Magnum 54 Confirmed
– COMBINACIONES SELECCIÓN ROBUSTOS – Robustos packaging like the « Seleccion petit robustos », with 6 cigars instead of 5
– COMBINACIONES SELECCION PIRAMIDES – Piramides packaging like the « Seleccion petit robustos », with 6 cigars instead of 5
– HOYO DE MONTERREY ELEGANTES – Tacos Confirmed
– PUNCH PUNCH 48 – Hermosos no.3 Confirmed
– MONTECRISTO DANTES – Hermosos no.1 Confirmed
– ROMEO JULIETA CAPULETOS – Sobresalientes Confirmed
– TRINIDAD TOPES – Topes Confirmed
– CUABA 20 ANIVERSARIO – Joffres Grandes Confirmed
– COHIBA HUMIDOR ORO – Majestuosos 58. The official name it seems to be Humidor Cohiba 1966, but it may change in the next months.
– MONTECRISTO DOUBLE EDMUNDO-2016 – Double Confirmed
– HOYO DE MONTERREY EPICURE No.2 RESERVA COSECHA 2012 – Robustos Confirmed
– HOYO DE MONTERREY HERMOSOS No.4 AÑEJADOS 2015 – Hermosos no.4 Confirmed
– PARTAGAS CORONAS GORDAS AÑEJADOS 2015 – Coronas Gorda Confirmed
– H UPMANN ROBUSTOS AÑEJADOS 2016 – Robustos Confirmed
– JUAN LOPEZ EMINENTES – ER 2016 – Sublimes. This will be our next Suisse Regional Edition!
– BOLIVAR BYBLOS – ER 2016 – Magicos
– BOLIVAR TESORO – ER 2016 – Salomon
– EDMUNDO DANTES CONDE BELICOSO – ER 2016 – Campanas
– LA FLOR DE CANO CASANOVA – ER 2016 – D No.5
– LA GLORIA CUBANA PLATINUM EDITION – ER 2016 – Duke
– QUAI DORSAY SECRETO CUBANO – ER 2016 – Secretos
– RAMON ALLONES TERRA MAGICA – ER 2016 – Dobles
– RAMON ALLONES PATAGON – ER 2016 – Petit Edmundo
– RAMON ALLONES DUBAI – ER 2016 – Sublimes
– RAMON ALLONES HEXAGONE – ER 2016 – Duke
– REY DEL MUNDO CHOIX DU ROI – ER 2016 – Montesco
– SAINT LUIS REY SAN LUIS TESOROS – ER 2016 – Petit Edmundo
– SAINT LUIS REY MARQUEZ – ER 2016 – Geniales
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Transcription from an article posted by Greg Mottola from Cigar Aficionado.
When Cuban tobacco farmer Hirochi Robaina announced on Friday that he was leaving Cubanacan and joining La Palina, it was as much a surprise to Cubanacan as it was to anyone else.
« We at Cubanacan cigars were surprised to find out that Hirochi Robaina and associates have new plans, » Cubanacan's Robert Mederos said in a written statement. According to Mederos, who claimed to be « still in shock » about the move, Robaina gave him no warning of his departure. Mederos said he found out the news when Cigar Aficionado contacted him with questions about the story.
« We are deeply saddened that we even have to respond to actions that speak louder than words in the court of public opinion, » Mederos said in his statement, « and these actions seem to have been well planned and executed, having caused irreparable damage to our company. »
The future of the HR brand, of which the Toro size recently scored 92 points in Cigar Aficionado magazine, is unclear.
Robaina said that his namesake cigar brand belongs to him. « The HR brand was never a Cubanacan brand, so HR will go where I go, » Robaina told Cigar Aficionado.
Mederos said in his statement that Cubanacan will continue to sell the cigar. « We have a substantial invested interest in the HR brand, a brand that we've manufactured and distributed to retailers across the nation and will continue to do so. …We feel in this case these actions will have to be resolved not on the grounds of perceptions, confusion and Internet fiction, but on the grounds of facts presented through due process in a court of law. »
When asked if he intends to take legal action against Robaina, Mederos would not comment any further.
The move also calls into question the production of the HR brand. According to Robaina, HR cigars are made in Nicaragua at the La Corona factory owned by Omar González Alemán. While other Cubanacan brands were produced at La Corona as well, this is no longer the case. On July 10, La Corona's legal team issued a press release stating that the factory is terminating its agreement with Cubanacan.
Mederos took issue with that statement as well, maintaining that La Corona was conceived as a partnership between Cubanacan and González Alemán.
Both Robaina and Cubanacan intend to be at the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers trade show in New Orleans, which opens this weekend. Robaina said he would be at the La Palina booth. Mederos confirmed that Cubanacan will be at its own booth.
According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the HR trademark is owned by Cuba Tianzhiyuan Robaina Cigars Co., which is registered in Hong Kong.
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Here it is again and for it's 17th edition in La Habana, Cuba, the Mecca of Cigar! Here's a glimpse of what's scheduled for your delectable pleasure!
Full and detailed program to be posted here in the next few weeks.
17th Habanos Festival
The cigar event every Aficionado should attend once in his life time.
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The Asociación Nicaragüense de Tabacaleros (ANT) has formally announced the fourth annual Puro Sabor Festival will take place between Jan. 14-17 in Managua and Estelí. The festival begins much like last year in Managua, Nicaragua's capital, although the opening dinner will be held at the Crowne Plaza Terrace.
The following day, attendees will be transported north to Estelí, the country's cigar capital. Lunch will be at A.J. Fernandez's Tabacalera Fernandez S.A. factory before guests are invited to visit factories that are members of ANT: A.J. Fernandez, Tabacos Cubanica S.A. (Padrón), La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua S.A., My Father Cigars S.A., NACSA, TABOLISA (Oliva), J.C. Newman's PENSA, Plasencia Cigars S.A., STG Estelí (General Cigar Co.), Tobaccos San Rafael and Rocky Patel's TAVICUSA. In addition, tobacco processors ASP Nicaragua and GK Tabacos de Nicaragua will welcome attendees.
That night a party will be held at the Plaza Domingo Gadeda.
On Friday guests will visit the farms of ASP, A.J. Fernandez, Plasenica, Nicaprosa and Padrón before having lunch at NACSA's Gualupe farm. In addition to lunch, there will be an opportunity for attendees to roll cigars. The festival concludes with a gala and auction at a country club in Estelí Friday night. Saturday morning guests will head back to Managua. It is very much a similar itinerary as last year's festival with the exception of the opening party and lunches.
"Our county is internationally recognized for producing the best cigars in the world, thanks to our rich volcanic soil, ideal climate conditions and decades of hard work and experience," said Nestor Andrés Plasencia, president of the ANT, in a press release. "PURO SABOR is a unique opportunity to visit one of the most exotic countries in the world, enjoy its best products, smoke our best cigars, and come together with us, the ones who make it all happen."
Tickets, which include all expenses (hotel, meals, ground transport, etc.) other than airfare and optional afterparties are $700 and $850 depending on hotel preferences.
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First stop was at the Jade Factory consisting of a quick tour and shopping opportunity. There were some very pretty items on display but I had no desire to purchase anything. My mom loves her jade bangle and pendant, which are rarely removed, and I did not realize how expensive jade is, so I was "just browsing" the shop floor. Some families bought small zodiac-sign-animal pendants for their new child, which I thought was a neat idea.
Next was the Great Wall. Our guide, George, suggested we walk up to only the fifth tower or terminal as he wanted us back by a certain time (and the fact that the Wall is gigantic!). Before we headed up, we had our group photo taken for a souvenir Beijing book. If we wanted to purchase the book after our walk, we would pay 100 RMB ($16). Some of us ordered one and paid upfront.
We started our trek up the Wall on multiple-sized steps from a few inches to about a foot or so. I was puffing and panting, and took advantage of those in front who were pausing for breath as I needed a breather myself. It was so crowded at first as most of us were practically "spooning" each other without touching while others were happily coming down the opposite direction. At the first tower, a few "couples" from our group stepped aside to take a quick water break. (Please remember to take a couple bottles of water with you as you do not want to get dehydrated.) Our little group continued and it got harder and harder. I was thankful for our short break and another water break at the second tower as I felt slightly light-headed. I think it was here when it started to thin out a little. Every now and then I took some photos and the views were spectacular (photos very soon, I promise). We moved on at a steady pace and continued taking mini water breaks. By the time we were at the fourth terminal, the fifth tower was just a short ramp away (yeah, no steps on this "last" leg, which was actually harder on the calves!). We made it in 45 minutes (I think?). We took photos. We breathed and drank more water. It was an easier climb down the Wall and there was no crowd at the bottom; we must have hit a few bus-loads of people or something on our way up! Loved our Beijing book, loved the Wall! (Oh, I didn't witness this myself but I heard from several ladies that the squatty potties were absolutely disgusting at the Great Wall; the worst they've seen!)
After lunch, we took a short stroll and some photos at the Olympic Park or Bird's Nest. When none of us in the group thought we'd make it to the Acrobat Show, we were all "alive" again and agreed it was an excellent show. Just don't expect the local audience to be quiet and considerate as most people seemed to be having full-scale conversations like they were sitting at a restaurant!
Back at the hotel, we ordered a light dinner while taking advantage of free wi-fi in the lobby area (which I failed to mention in my earlier post. The Internet is slow but hey, it's free...and again, only in the lobby area). We bumped into another couple who were also armed with their electronic paraphernalia so the four of us sat in silence together while we typed, scrolled, and pressed away until dinner came!
I was giddy...well, we were BOTH giddy as we started packing and preparing for our flight to Zhengzhou -- the capital city of Henan Province. We were finally flying into the same province where our son was staying and it made me smile to think that he has no idea what's ahead of him.
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2019 Bentley Flying Spur
With almost two years still to go before the upgraded flying spur hits the market, excitement is already beginning to build with regards to what is in store from Bentley's new sedan. As the circulating rumors begin to gain more traction, we look at what is already known about the forthcoming 2019 Bentley Flying Spur in anticipation of the next generation of opulent transit from the British automaker.
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Although the design is still being kept a tightly guarded secret by Volkswagen, there are a few details which can already be pieced together. With the car being designed by the same team responsible for the EXP 10 Speed 6 coupe and the EXP 12 Speed 6e Cabrio, a sleek and agile look is fully expected in keeping with their recent designs.
Firstly, it is understood that the new flying spur will be a four-door sedan that will manage to look even more commanding than the previous version thanks to a wider rear-wheel alignment. Furthermore, that will see it retain its muscular appearance, albeit with smoother curves than the angular 2014 model.
With a new headlight design to match the speed 6 with its smaller trailing lights and a low-lying grille across the front of a more curved nose. The new 2019 Bentley Flying Spur will provide an imposing, road-hugging appearance similar to the Continental GT, although, with a longer wheelbase to accommodate the additional rear doors.
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With past iterations of the flying spur being almost a luxurious, sedan version of the Continental GT, this third installment will most probably be similar in style to the new GT scheduled for an unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this year.
This means that it will be the most high-tech car that Bentley have produced to date featuring advancements in driver assistance systems such as their automated driving functions. This is expected to result in a densely populated, wrap-around dashboard for the driver which will house the controls for a wide array of driving tools including a centrally positioned touchscreen display.
As for the finishings, Bentley's hallmark of quality will be stamped all over this high-end luxury car. From the two-tone leather upholstery which will come as standard to the individually crafted, sterling silver atomizers or the artisan Champagne glasses which can match a small refrigerator that folds into the back seat that can be added, there will be an array of details to choose from.
It is now known that Volkswagen intends to share a common architecture with the overhauled 2017 version of the Porsche Panamera. The Modularen Standardantrieb Baukasten-F (MSB-F) rear and all-wheel-drive platform will not only provide the car with advanced weight distribution and rear-wheel assisted steering. The sedan will be noticeably lighter than previous models and should also have a hybrid and possibly diesel option to be included from the production line as per Volkswagen's mission statement. The first engine should be V8 strong (used in Panamera) 4.0-liter twin turbo engine, with 541 horsepower and 567 lb-ft of torque @ 1,960 to 4,500 rpm.
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While the stronger option will feature a twin-turbo 6.0-liter W12 engine which is already being used in the Bentayga. This beast will provide 600 bhp with 664 lb/ft of torque that coupled with the reduced weight will see it charge from 0-60 mph in around 4 seconds exactly and comfortably allow it to break the 200 mph barrier when being fully stretched. The hybrid version is expected to involve the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (460 hp) for those of a more economical and modern standing.
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A reasonable estimation places this new model to start at a base price of around $200,000 with the W12 version likely to be closer to $250,000, however, this can always be greatly enhanced depending on how many of the fanciful added extras you opt to include with your purchase.
While full details are still being held back until the car receives its official launch with the subsequent marketing campaign, there's already enough to whet the appetite. The Bentley Flying Spur 2019 is already expected to raise the bar in what is achievable from a high-performance car that places luxury at the forefront of its brand.
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In the southern part of San Francisco Bay, large tracts of wetlands have been enclosed by dikes and used as shallow salt production ponds since the 1800s. In 2003, the California Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Fish a nd Wildlife Service purchased 61 km 2 of salt ponds for wildlife restoration. C oncentrations of macronutrients (e.g, phosphorus and nitrogen ) in the water column and benthos of these ponds affect primary productivity and the likelihood of cyanobacteria blo oms . In order t o understand the production, consumption, and tidal transfer of nutrients , the concentrations and fluxes of dissolved (0.2 - micron filtered) ortho phosph ate and ammonia through Pond A3W of the Alviso Salt Pond Complex were determined . Result s from this study indicate that the fluxes of these nutrients through the pond are tidally controlled , and will augment ongoing research by the U.S. Geological Survey and collaborating agencies to assist in restoring the historic wetlands and avian - migrati on habitats of San Francisco Bay.
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Our 2017 Professional Development Webinar series was a huge success! More than 5,000 teachers around the world attended.
In the past few years more than 11,000 teachers have joined us for these Webinars. This year's series offered eight Webinars, presented by authors and consultants.
See below to watch the recorded Webinars. (After you click on a link, fill out the short registration form to view the recordings.)
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Dr. Ken Beatty, Anaheim University TESOL Professor, has worked in secondary schools and universities in Asia, the Middle East, and North and South America, lecturing on language teaching and computer-assisted language learning from the primary through university levels. Author of 67 textbooks for Pearson, he has given 300+ teacher-training sessions and 100+ conference presentations in 33 countries. His most recent books are Learning English for Academic Purposes for Pearson Canada.
Sara Davila is a teacher, teacher trainer, and educational consultant who has been working in the field of language and language development for over 12 years. She has worked in the US and abroad as a language teacher and learning expert in the field of language acquisition. Ms. Davila has done extensive research on performance assessment, communicative based instructional strategies, and learning theory, with presentations, workshops, and articles around each topic. She is currently working with Pearson ELT as the Learning Expert in Higher Education for global English language products. Ms. Davila continues to contribute to the field through her website, which contains presentations, free lesson plans, and free worksheets for teachers, which can be found at www.saradavila.com.
Michael Rost, principal author of Pearson English Interactive, has been active in the areas of language teaching, learning technology and language acquisition research for over 25 years. His interest in bilingualism and language education began in the Peace Corps in West Africa and was fueled during his 10 years as an educator in Japan and extensive touring as a lecturer in East Asia and Latin America. Formerly on the faculty of the TESOL programs at Temple University and the University of California, Berkeley, Michael now works as an independent researcher, author, and speaker based in San Francisco. Michael is the author of critically acclaimed works on second language development, including Teaching and Researching Listening (Routledge) and Active Listening (Routledge), Dr. Rost's interests focus on spoken interaction and listening. He is also author or series editor of a number of successful EFL/ESL courses, including the global series Worldview and English Firsthand, as well as the academic listening series, Contemporary Topics (Pearson).
Robyn Brinks Lockwood teaches courses in English listening, speaking, and writing for international graduate students. She is also the coordinator of the American Language and Culture undergraduate summer program. She is an active member of the international TESOL organization, serves as Chair of the Book Publications Committee, and is a past chair of the Materials Writers Interest Section. She is a frequent presenter at TESOL regional and international conferences. Robyn has edited and written numerous textbooks for writing, speaking, and listening English courses and TOEFL preparation as well as ancillary materials to support teachers.
Maggie Sokolik holds a BA in anthropology from Reed College and an MA in romance linguistics and a PhD in applied linguistics from UCLA. She is the author of over 20 ESL and composition textbooks. She has taught at MIT, Harvard, Texas A&M, and currently UC Berkeley, where she is director of College Writing Programs. She has developed and taught several popular MOOC courses in English language writing and literature. She is the founding editor of TESL-EJ, a peer reviewed journal for ESL/EFL professionals, one of the first online journals. She travels frequently to speak about grammar, writing, and instructor education. She lives in the San Francisco Bay area, where she and her husband play bluegrass music.
Larry Zwier is an associate director of the English Language Center, Michigan State University. He holds a bachelor's degree in English literature from Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI, and an MA in TESL from the University of Minnesota. He has taught ESL/EFL at universities in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, and the United States. He is the author of numerous ELT textbooks, mostly about reading and vocabulary, and also writes nonfiction books about history and geography for middle school and high school students. He is married with two children and lives in Okemos, Michigan.
Jennifer Lebedev is a former classroom teacher, a published author, and an online instructor. She is an active member of TESOL. Jennifer has been online since 2007, posting videos for students, blogging for teachers, and providing different forms of language support. Jennifer strives to make English language studies enjoyable and productive. For more information and resources, visit www.englishwithjennifer.com.
Pamela Vittorio's experience in ESL/ELT teaching and writing is extensive: She is a consultant, author, and teacher-trainer, and has been a presenter at both local and International TESOL conferences since 1999. She also designs ESL curriculum, materials, and English language assessment tools for publishing companies and academic institutions.
During this webinar, we will review the most important findings of the study, put them in a historical context, look at recommendations for action, and consider the implications for the practice of adult education and literacy.
Adult educators must consider a critical reassessment of what literacy means in light of this study and must evaluate what changes need to be made in order to prepare adult learners not just with the skills needed for today's jobs but with the knowledge necessary to succeed as their needs and personal goals change and the economy evolves.
Federico Salas-Isnardi has 30 years of experience in Adult Education and second language acquisition. He has conducted hundreds of workshops on many aspects of adult education, literacy, and ESL and has focused on intercultural and diversity training as well as social justice issues affecting students and teachers for over 25 years. Federico served on the team that developed the US Naturalization test and is one of the authors of Future US Citizens and a consultant to the Future English for Results series.
Christina M. Cavage is currently a professor of ESL at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Prior to joining SCAD, Ms. Cavage served as the Department Chairperson and Professor of ESL at Atlantic Cape Community College for 19 years. She received her Master's in TESOL from West Virginia University, and a completed a one-year Fellowship at Princeton in 2009, where she researched Web 2.0, Language Learning and Blended Learning. In additional to receiving the 2008 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award, Ms. Cavage has authored several textbooks including: Next Generation Grammar, 1, University Success: Oral Communications, Transition Level and Level Three, Talking About It!, Working at It!. She has also been a contributor to several journals and newsletters. These include: the TESOL Journal (currently The Essential Teacher), Princeton Papers, Always Learning, E-TESL, and the NYS Dialogue. She has presented at numerous conferences and conventions, including The League for Innovation, TESOL and the National Education Computing Conference.
Joe McVeigh is a teacher, teacher trainer, and independent educational consultant based in Middlebury, Vermont. He has worked in a variety of countries and has taught at Cal State LA, Caltech, USC, Middlebury College, the Bread Loaf School of English, and Saint Michael's College. He is an active member of the TESOL International Association and has worked as an English language specialist for the U.S. Department of State. He is co-author of Tips for Teaching Culture from Pearson along with other books for students of English. In addition to talks and workshops at professional conferences, Joe contributes to the field through his website, which contains videos, resources, and presentation slides and handouts at www.joemcveigh.org.


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Seeing family is a large part of the holiday season, and there are quite a few people who may enjoy Securus and their visitation system. Video visitations from Securus help our family get together at the holidays, and there are several families like ours who come together using a simple video app. This article explains how we have become a closer family using video visitation from Securus.
#1: How Do We Use Video Visitation?
The video visitation app from Securus contains a simple interface that we use to speak to our family. I press a few buttons in the app, and the app call the jail for us. We ensure the call is connected before we begin talking, and we see our cousins on the screen talking to us in real time.
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The video transmits to the size of the screen we are using, and I place my table ton a hall table where we may see them. I have spoken to quite a few people on Securus, and I ask the family to come to my house for the Christmas dinner so we may speak to our family. I believe in having everyone together at least once, and we may stand around the video camera on the tablet easily.
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I see seamless videos through Securus that help me communicate with my cousins in a meaningful way. We wish to have real conversations that are enlightening in every respect, and we cannot do that on a slower or less powerful system. Securus has made it quite simple to place our calls to those we love, and I believe it is important that we all come together to check on our family Our family is powerful when we are together, and I feel better about our family life after our calls conclude.
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Looking for info on Eliza Abbot (b. 1835) who married Henry Eades (b. 1824 Elvetham, Hants, UKd. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia).They had five children all born in Australia
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Actors Zoe Saldana, Josh Hutcherson and Nina Dobrev are throwing their support behind a sexual assault campaign by appearing in a public service announcement.
Officials at the White House recently launched the It's On Us campaign and they have enlisted the stars along with Haim, Minka Kelly, Jesse Metcalfe and Jessica Szohr to spread awareness about sexual assault, consent and rape.
In the PSA, the stars speak link up to express the importance of getting consent before engaging in a sexual act.
Their message is, "There's one thing you can never have sex without. It's not something you buy, or something you take. In fact, there's only one way to get it. It has to be given to you, freely. It's consent. Because sex without it, isn't sex, it's rape."
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Please join us on Thursday, August 31 at 7 pm for a time of prayer for all those who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. We will gather in the Sanctuary to say the prayers of the Church, hear and respond to God's Holy Word and say our prayers. This prayer service is open to all so please feel free to invite family and friends.
Note: Parent Orientations will also be occurring on Thursday evening. Parking is available both off West Avenue and off Castle Lane including the area behind the two small houses.
Dear St. George Family:
This is a reminder to you that tomorrow, Sunday, August 27th, St. George will have ONE SERVICE of Holy Eucharist at 10 am. There will be no other regularly scheduled activities held.
As you are no doubt aware, many residents in the Coastal Bend area have sustained devastating damage due to Hurricane Harvey. Information continues to slowly emerge through various news media avenues – much of it disheartening. Many of those affected are our own family members and friends. Please keep all those affected by this massive storm in your fervent prayers.
Please continue to monitor the local weather conditions. Large amounts of rain totals and widespread flooding continue to be in the forecast. Your physical safety, and the safety of your loved ones, is my primary concern. So please, if you are in doubt, err on the side of caution. Below you will find a link to the City of San Antonio website where you can see emergency street closures.
I have also provided the link to the Diocese of West Texas website. There you can find an up-to-date section of ongoing developments as the diocese responds to Hurricane Harvey and to make a financial donation for relief efforts during and after the storm.
May God bless you and those whom you love this day and always.
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Grace to you and peace from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. I am happy to announce that the St. George Community has called Frances Caroline "Cookie" Harris as our next Youth Minister, Sacred Studies Teacher and School Chaplain. Cookie is super excited to be joining our team and becoming a part of this community.
Cookie is a detail-oriented and gifted communicator. She has years of nonprofit administrative and leadership experience. She graduated from The University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Elementary Education and a Master of Curriculum and Instruction. While at Ole Miss, she served as a Recruiter for the School of Education. Returning to her native San Antonio, Cookie served as Youth Director Intern for her home parish, St. Luke's Episcopal Church and School.
In 2014, Cookie felt the call of God tugging her to move to Haiti. While there she founded and directed the English as a Second Language Program for Respire Haiti in Gressier, Ouest, haiti. She also served as the lead teacher of the English Immersion Homeschool Classroom at Respire Haiti Christian School in Gressier.
While in Haiti, Cookie adopted Robi and Sherly. They are in 9th and 10th grades and are boarding at TMI-The Episcopal School of Texas. Cookie will begin her ministry at St. George mid-July. Currently, she is working very closely with Daniel Forman as they both work to ensure a smooth transition. Please join me in welcoming Cookie to the St. George Community!
Dear St. George Family:
I want to invite you and your loved ones to be a part of our Easter Sunday festivities.
Worship on this high feast day of the Church will be at 8:30 am and 10:45 am. In between services we will have an Easter Brunch, Easter Egg hunts (by age) for all the children; and the Flowering of the Cross (symbol of the new life that bursts forth in the world at Jesus' resurrection).
I will offer an Easter Message at both services and adhere to my yearly practice of inviting the children forward to participate in the sermon at 10:45 am.
I also invite you to attend our Holy Week services:
- Maundy Thursday, April 13 at 6:30 pm
- Good Friday, April 14 at noon and 6:30 pm
- Holy Saturday, April 15 at 9:30 am (refreshments will be offered to all who come and stay to help the Altar Guild decorate the Church for Easter Sunday)
Kendra, Christopher and John Michael look forward to being with you and your loved ones this Easter. Come and worship the One whose Resurrected Life has the Power to change your life and the life of the World!!!
Please join us for Holy Eucharist on 4:00 on New Year's Day, and stay for…
Rector's Black-eyed Pea Throwdown Challenge!!
Fr Ram will be cooking up a batch of his black-eyed peas to share after the 4 pm Holy Eucharist on New Year's Day afternoon. All you cooks are invited to boil up some peas and bring 'em out for all God's people to sample!
Everyone else is invited to bring their favorite New Year's Day snacks (cheese trays, tamales, relish trays – you name it) and we will enjoy fellowship and start the year with Jesus and each other.
Black-eyed pea cooks: Please email our Director of Operations and Management, Maricela Graciano-Ramos (mgracianoramos@
December, 2016
Merry Christmas to our brothers and sisters at St. Benoit! This week we sent a gift package to our sister community in Haiti, St. Benoit. Included in this gift were school supplies, printing supplies, homemade pencil pouches from last year's 5th grade, some soccer balls, and even some Chain of Love shirts to share with the children and community. A loving donation of a Communion set to the church was included in the gift, as noted in Fr. Ram's letter to our friends below. Construction of the new church is developing nicely and the building will be ready soon with the scheduled dedication to take place on the feast of St. Benedict this year! Please keep our brothers and sisters in your thoughts and prayers as we move through this season and remember how our prayers and love help sustain this beautiful partnership.
Fr. Ram's Note:
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Your friends at St. George are sending you a chalice and paten that came to us some years back. It is what is left of a United States Army Chaplain Communion set. While we do not know its history, the set was commissioned to serve those engaged in carrying out various missions.
As I reflect on this initial intent I am aware that once again these vessels will be once again used to serve those on a mission. In this case, a Kingdom of God mission to proclaim the resurrection hope and life of Jesus Christ to all people. And we both share in this most important mission of all to seek and serve Christ in all persons. May this chalice and paten be a sign between of us of our continuing friendship and support of each other's mission and ministry to the glory of God.
May God grow our partnership and may we be blessed to share the blessing of God to us – His only Son.
The Rev. Ramiro López
Dear Friends in Christ,
Life at St. George is vibrant and moving! God's Spirit is roaming freely tending and shaping our common life!
I want to share some dates with you so that you can circle them on your calendars. Some of these dates represent changes to previous calendars. So where there is a conflict with older calendars, please use these dates instead. And look for articles that will give more detail.
October 30 – Promise Plan Ingathering at both worship times followed a Picnic on the Green with opportunities to have some All Hallows' Eve fun with our children.
November 6 – Sunday after All Saints' Day with Holy Baptisms and Daughters of the King Corporate Communion.
November 13 – Bishop Robert Hibbs, retired Suffragan, for Adult Confirmation, Reception and Renewal of Baptismal Vows.
November 20 – St. George Community Thanksgiving Celebration with turkeys courtesy of our Dragonslayers Men's Group to complement your favorite Thanksgiving side dish or dessert.
November 27 – First Sunday of Advent and blessing of our new Advent Altar hangings and accouterments.
Please read your eSpear and Sunday bulletin closely. There are many opportunities for each one of us to grow closer to God and to one another in Christ Jesus.
Many blessings abound here at St. George!
'…you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses…to the end of the earth." (Acts 1.8, ESV)
Right before the resurrected Jesus ascended to the "right hand of the Father" he promised his apostles that they would not be left alone. Soon, they were to experience the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and each were to embark on a mission that would literally change the course of history.
This outpouring of the Spirit both instilled powerful gifts for ministry and enhanced gifts still unused and undeveloped. Yet once those gifts were unleashed a powerful movement began among the people they encountered as they traveled. Today we look upon that day, the Feast of Pentecost—the day when the Holy Spirit birthed a people who shared their spiritual gifts with others—and we consider that day the birthday of the Church.
The birth of the Church coincides with the unleashing of people, empowered to use their own gifts and talents to proclaim the Good News of Jesus.
My leadership team and I have had much conversation with various leaders in our many ministries. One of the common themes is the difficulty of attracting new volunteers. Likewise, we have had conversations with those who are new to St. George. A common obstacle is the challenge of serving, especially among those with significant time commitments or younger children. Being scheduled on a recurring rotation monthly can be daunting when one is new to a ministry.
Obviously this presents quite the conundrum.
As we have pondered these conversations, it has become increasingly clear that we need to shift our thinking from volunteer recruitment to ministry training. This is important so that we can reclaim our identity as The Church—that is, the "unleashed people of God, empowered to use their spiritual gifts and talents to proclaim the Good News of Jesus."
At St. George, you will find numerous opportunities for you and your loved ones to be people of action through our Summer of Service. Those opportunities range from backpack stuffing to helping during our Vacation Bible School (VBS). Additionally, with summer travel upon us we will have some openings in some of our Sunday morning ministries, most notably in our Greeter Ministry. Please look over all the opportunities that are available to you to see which one(s) grab your attention and then go and serve.
The other side of the coin is that I will be asking all of our ministry leaders to find appropriate, flexible opportunities for all St. George Community members, especially those new to serving, to sign up to serve in ministry here in a way that fits their schedule. If you are new to serving in the congregation or are considering serving, please know how much you and your gift of time and talent are appreciated. If you would like to participate in a simple, yet highly transformative, Sunday morning ministry come to one of the Greeters' tables on either end of the worship space and parish hall. You could make a big change in someone's life just by smiling and saying "Good morning!"[1]
This coming Sunday, sign up sheets will be available in your bulletins for you to offer your time this summer and beyond. We are being called and empowered to be a people of ACTION. I invite you to answer that call from God and share how you can serve here at St. George, in the surrounding community and in the world. May God unleash us through the gift of the Holy Spirit and may we use our gifts to be people of Good News at all times!
Fr. Ram+
[1] Please note that the Lector and Lay Eucharistic ministry is a bit more complicated in terms of getting on the schedule since these ministries are licensed by the Bishop's Office. But their leaders are always eager to welcome, train and unleash new servants!


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This week's Crochet Finds started to give us a glimpse of spring with flowers, ruffles and pink flowers, but we also appreciate the warmer accessories that we'll still need for a few more weeks!
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The Harper Top by Tienda de Paloma is a sweet top that screams for warmer weather with spaghetti straps and playful ruffles. I can see this one in many color combinations.
I fell in love with this Heart Collar by Crochet for You. It is just so sweet and "girly" and screams warm loving hugs to me!
Repeat Crafter Me wins the cheery award for this bright, fun spring wreath. Don't you just love the bee?
I love the yarn and colors in the Sari Shawl by KT & The Squid. It reminds me of fun, colorful, cofetti!
Star stitch is one of my favorite stitches and I think it looks perfect in these stylish fingerless gloves by Charmed By Ewe.
Moogly is sharing some love with the Love is Cold Ear Warmer. The hearts are just perfect for Valentine's Day and I love the wider width too.
Isn't this reversible Everyman Scarf by Fiber Flux just brilliant? It's looks luxurious, masculine, tailored, interesting and elegant all at the same time. In spite of the name, I think it would be perfect for women too!
Last is the X Stitch Hugs and Kisses Cowl by Pattern Paradise. I know, I know, it's mine, but it is one of my favorites and this post is about my favorite crochet finds for the week, so…….


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text: September 10, 2013 Runway Report: Carolina Herrera Imagine Carrie Bradshaw crossing paths with the royal's, and you're beginning to understand the fundamentals of a Carolina Herrera collection. If designers had a hierarchy, she'd be the preeminent one at the top. Classy and effortlessly elegant, Herrera's show yesterday took us into an exposition of the perfect woman. A romantic ingredient has always sleekly swept through Herrera's craft, which was no different for SS14, only this time we saw more of it with the collection ostensibly focusing on unparalleled gowns. And when we say gowns – we mean beautifully printed and perfectly positioned gowns with overlays using the most delicate of all materials such as chiffon, georgette, tulle and organza. The designer's inspiration of Kinetic art, specifically from Venezuelan artists Carlos Cruz-Diez and Jesús Rafael Soto, was made apparent from the opening number – a floor sweeping monochrome organza skirt with a uniquely buttoned up white shirt – up until the end where an organza dress made an appearance in black and pink 'dot printed' diamonds. Optical illusions gracefully presented itself down the runway on cocktail dresses and skirts, coming in an assorted palette of the notably burnt oranges, plums, and black and white. Where sophisticated shapes and silhouettes have previously awed all from Herrera's collections, particularly AW13, this time the designer took a more subtle approach with dresses that seemingly slip on, while introducing a greater deal of white too – which is usually reserved for her bridal collections. Standout pieces included an ivory maxi with a floral applique neckline and a monochrome geometric printed dress that split from center waist, and one collared, black gown (buttoned to the thigh) with a peachy orange underlay that took the form of an exaggerated A-line dress. For the occasional trousers and blouses, Herrera maintained the delicacy of the collection but used a sportier aesthetic; and as for accessories – to our delight – we saw stoned, oversized statement necklaces that made frequent appearances with gowns. Photo Credit: Style.com TweetEmail New York Fashion WeekRunway Report About the Author Unsah Malik Unsah splits her time between being a social media editor for a newspaper's travel desk and freelancing as a journalist and social media specialist. She spends half of her life on Twitter and Instagram – @unsahmalik – and the other half encouraging others to spend more time on their Twitter and Instagram. Previous articleRunway Report: 3.1 Phillip Lim Next articleRunway Report: Kaufmanfranco You may also like August 21, 2018 Brand Spotlight: BQueenie August 15, 2018 Shop the Trend: Evening Sequins August 7, 2018 Our Swimsuit Favorites August 6, 2018 Custom Everything w/ CONSORTIUM Pop-Up


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Colorado web design and development is what we do here at Coloradowpsolutions.com. We've spent the last 20 years honing our design capabilities. Our platform of choice for all but purely ecommerce-sites is WordPress. While WordPress started as a blogging platform, it has grown into a fantastic content management system that can scale to meet a wide variety of business needs.
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Most people (approx. 60-70% of the population) suffer from excessive pronation due to flat feet when walking, running and standing. Though the foot may appear normal when sitting down, with a clear arch present under the foot, over-pronation becomes noticeable when we stand or walk as a result of weight bearing. The arches collapse with every step we take, and the ankles roll inwards. This is called overpronation, a biomechanical imbalance that can lead to many painful foot conditions such as heel pain, plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, tendonitis, and can even affect other parts of your body such as the knees and lower back.
Flat feet are often a congenital problem which has no specific cause. They can however occur after an injury, especially conditions such as Tibialis Posterior Syndrome or more traumatic injuries such as fractures or mid-tarsal joint sprains. The other thing to look out for is Overpronation. Often this is confused with having flat feet (or a fallen arch) although it is not technically the same thing. If an individual does not have flat feet but does overpronate then the arch of their foot appears to be normal when standing. However, when they walk the arch collapses and the foot rolls in excessively. This is more difficult to spot than flat feet. It is estimated that between 60 and 80% of the population overpronate!
A symptom is something the patient feels and reports, while a sign is something other people, including the doctor may detect. An example of a symptom may be pain in the ankle, while a sign may be a swelling. Symptoms may vary and generally depend on the severity of the condition. Some have an uneven distribution of bodyweight and find that the heel of their shoes wears out more rapidly and more on one side than the other. The most common signs or symptoms of flat feet are pain in the ankle (inner side), there may also be swelling of the foot in general, swelling in the arch of the foot, the calf, knee, the hip, the back, the general lower leg area. People with flat feet may also experience stiffness in one or both feet. One or both feet may be flat on the ground (either no arch, or very slight arch). Shoes may wear unevenly.
There are a few simple ways to assess your foot type, and most include making an imprint of your footprint. The classic way is to stand on a hard floor surface with wet feet to make a wet foot print. Look at the narrowest part of your footprint, which should be between your heel and ball of your foot. If the print of your foot in this part is less than 10% of the width of the widest part then you are likely to have high arches. more than 10% but less than 25% then your foot profile is probably normal, more than 25% or even the widest part, then you have flat feet.
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Non Surgical Treatment
If you have fallen arches, but you are not experiencing any symptoms, then you probably do not need to seek treatment. If you are experiencing discomfort due to fallen arches, there are several treatment options. These treatment options include elevating the feet and applying ice to ease discomfort and reduce swelling, rest, exercises to stretch the feet, physical therapy, medication, such as anti-inflammatories, steroid injections and orthotic devices or customised arch supportsto wear in the shoes. If you have fallen arches and periodically experience pain related to that condition, it is a good idea to get orthotic devicesor custom arch supports, to wear in your shoes. The other treatment options, like medication and ice, will help to ease pain from fallen arches after you have already begun to experience pain. However, orthotic devices or(custom arch supports)can help to prevent pain from occurring at all. This preventative measure helps many people with fallen arches to avoid pain and prevent worsening of their condition. In severe cases of fallen arches, surgery may be required to correct the problem. You can also help to prevent pain and exacerbation of fallen arches by reducing your risk factors. If you are overweight, try to lose weight. Even a small weight loss can reduce the pressure on your feet significantly. If you are diabetic, manage your blood sugar as best as possible. Losing weight often also improves the condition of diabetics. You should also avoid high-impact activities, like running on the road, tennis, and sports that involve jumping. Try a gentler form of exercise, like swimming, instead. If you have fallen arches, orthotic devices or(custom arch supports)are an important component of your treatment and can help to prevent pain.
Surgical Treatment
Fallen arches may occur with deformities of the foot bones. Tarsal coalition is a congenital condition in which the bones of the foot do not separate from one another during development in the womb. A child with tarsal coalition exhibits a rigid flat foot, which can be painful, notes the patient information website eOrthopod. Surgery may prove necessary to separate the bones. Other foot and ankle conditions that cause fallen arches may also require surgery if noninvasive treatments fail to alleviate pain and restore normal function.
Sit up straight in a chair with your feet flat on the ground. Scrunch up the toes of one foot as if you are trying to grab hold of the floor then use your toes to drag your foot a small distance forwards. Do this a couple of times on each foot, but don?t use your leg muscles to push your foot forward -- the movement should come solely from the muscles in your feet. Sit in a chair and place a cleaning cloth, towel or small ball on the floor at your feet. Use the toes of one foot to grasp the object and lift it off the floor. This action will require you to clench your toes and contract your arch. Once you have lifted the object a little way off the floor, try to throw it in the air and catch it by stretching your toes and arch out and upwards. Repeat the exercise several times on both feet. Sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you then bend your knees out to either side and place the soles of your feet together so your legs form a diamond. Hold on to your ankles and, keeping your heels together at all times, separate your feet so your toes point out to either side. Open and close your feet in this way several times, making sure your little toes stay in contact with the floor throughout the exercise. Starting in the same position, try separating your heels, keeping your toes together at all times.
Every mile you walk puts tons of stress on each foot. Your feet can handle a heavy load, but too much stress pushes them over their limits. When you pound your feet on hard surfaces playing sports or wear shoes that irritate sensitive tissues, you may develop heel pain, the most common problem affecting the foot and ankle. A sore heel will usually get better on its own without surgery if you give it enough rest. However, many people ignore the early signs of heel pain and keep on doing the activities that caused it. When you continue to walk on a sore heel, it will only get worse and could become a chronic condition leading to more problems.
Plantar fasciitis can come from a number of underlying causes. Finding the precise reason for the heel pain is sometimes difficult. As you can imagine, when the foot is on the ground a tremendous amount of force (the full weight of the body) is concentrated on the plantar fascia. This force stretches the plantar fascia as the arch of the foot tries to flatten from the weight of your body. This is just how the string on a bow is stretched by the force of the bow trying to straighten. This leads to stress on the plantar fascia where it attaches to the heel bone. Small tears of the fascia can result. These tears are normally repaired by the body. As this process of injury and repair repeats itself over and over again, a bone spur (a pointed outgrowth of the bone) sometimes forms as the body's response to try to firmly attach the fascia to the heelbone. This appears on an X-ray of the foot as a heel spur. Bone spurs occur along with plantar fasciitis but they are not the cause of the problem. As we age, the very important fat pad that makes up the fleshy portion of the heel becomes thinner and degenerates (starts to break down). This can lead to inadequate padding on the heel. With less of a protective pad on the heel, there is a reduced amount of shock absorption. These are additional factors that might lead to plantar fasciitis. Some physicians feel that the small nerves that travel under the plantar fascia on their way to the forefoot become irritated and may contribute to the pain. But some studies have been able to show that pain from compression of the nerve is different from plantar fasciitis pain. In many cases, the actual source of the painful heel may not be defined clearly. Other factors that may contribute to the development of plantar fasciitis include obesity, trauma, weak plantar flexor muscles, excessive foot pronation (flat foot) or other alignment problems in the foot and or ankle, and poor footwear.
Pain in the heel can be caused by many things. The commonest cause is plantar fascitis. Other causes include, being overweight, constantly being on your feet, especially on a hard surface like concrete and wearing hard-soled footwear, thinning or weakness of the fat pads of the heel, injury to the bones or padding of the heel, arthritis in the ankle or heel (subtalar) joint, irritation of the nerves on the inner or outer sides of the heel, fracture of the heel bone (calcaneum).
Your GP or podiatrist (a healthcare professional who specialises in foot care) may be able to diagnose the cause of your heel pain by asking about your symptoms and examining your heel and foot. You will usually only need further tests if you have additional symptoms that suggest the cause of your heel pain is not inflammation, such as numbness or a tingling sensation in your foot - this could be a sign of nerve damage in your feet and legs (peripheral neuropathy), your foot feels hot and you have a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above - these could be signs of a bone infection, you have stiffness and swelling in your heel - this could be a sign of arthritis. Possible further tests may include, blood tests, X-rays - where small doses of radiation are used to detect problems with your bones and tissues, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan or ultrasound scan, which are more detailed scans.
Non Surgical Treatment
Essentially rest from aggravating activity, physiotherapy treatment to alleviate the inflammatory component, stretching the tight calf, strengthening up of the intrinsic muscles of the foot e.g. tissue scrunch, picking up pens etc. and correction of biomechanical problems in the foot e.g. orthotics. Sometimes, a heel cup or pad to relieve pressure - a donut type pad may be helpful. Strapping has been shown to be helpful, especially in circumstances where the patient can?t wear orthotics - the foot is strapped to help support the arch. There has been limited success with cortisone injections or surgery and the latter is very rarely required.
Surgical Treatment
Surgery to correct heel pain is generally only recommended if orthotic treatment has failed. There are some exceptions to this course of treatment and it is up to you and your doctor to determine the most appropriate course of treatment. Following surgical treatment to correct heel pain the patient will generally have to continue the use of orthotics. The surgery does not correct the cause of the heel pain. The surgery will eliminate the pain but the process that caused the pain will continue without the use of orthotics. If orthotics have been prescribed prior to surgery they generally do not have to be remade.
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A variety of steps can be taken to avoid heel pain and accompanying afflictions. Wear shoes that fit well-front, back, and sides-and have shock-absorbent soles, rigid shanks, and supportive heel counters. Wear the proper shoes for each activity. Do not wear shoes with excessive wear on heels or soles. Prepare properly before exercising. Warm up and do stretching exercises before and after running. Pace yourself when you participate in athletic activities. Don't underestimate your body's need for rest and good nutrition. If obese, lose weight.