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The Board of Regents delegates to each institution's president the authority to establish a program to provide students enrolled at the institution with a debit card. The debit card program must comply with applicable State and federal law. Before implementing a debit card program at the institution, the president must obtain the prior approval of the Executive Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs. In addition, the president shall comply with applicable guidelines issued by the Office of General Counsel.
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New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2015, http://accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=1163§ionid=65099160. Download citation file: RIS (Zotero) EndNote BibTex Medlars ProCite RefWorks Reference Manager Mendeley © Copyright Tools Search Book Top Return Clip Autosuggest Results ++ ++ HISTORY AND EPIDEMIOLOGY ++ Cadmium, atomic number 48, is a transition metal in group IIB of the periodic table. In its pure atomic form, it is a bluish solid at room temperature. It is readily oxidized to a divalent ion, Cd2+. Naturally occurring cadmium commonly exists as cadmium sulfide (CdS), a trace contaminant of zinc-containing ores.36 ++ Cadmium sulfide, cadmium oxide, and other cadmium-containing compounds are refined to produce elemental cadmium, which is used for industrial purposes. When combined with other metals, cadmium forms alloys of relatively low melting points, which accounts for its extensive use in solders and brazing rods. Today, cadmium is primarily used as a reagent in electroplating and in the production of nickel-cadmium batteries. Other uses of cadmium include as a pigment and as a neutron absorber in nuclear reactors. Cadmium salts have also been used as veterinary antihelminthics.12 ++ As cadmium processing has increased, so has the incidence of cadmium toxicity. Cadmium toxicity usually occurs after environmental, occupational, or hobby work exposure. ++ Environmental Exposure ++ Environmental exposure to cadmium generally occurs through the consumption of foods grown in cadmium contaminated areas. Because cadmium is fairly common as an impurity in ores, areas where mining or refining of ores takes place are the most likely to contain cadmium contamination. ++ In the 1950s, a mine near the Jinzu River basin in Japan discharged large amounts of cadmium into the environment, contaminating the rice that was a staple of the local food supply. An epidemic of painful osteomalacia followed, affecting hundreds of people, with postmenopausal multiparous women being most affected.67 The afflicted were prone to develop pathologic fractures, and were reported to call out "itai-itai" ("ouch-ouch") as they walked, because of the severity of their pain.28 These symptoms were ultimately linked to the cadmium. Less consequential environmental cadmium exposures have also occurred in Sweden,46 Belgium,10 and China.48 Additionally, smokers have higher blood cadmium concentrations than nonsmokers,91 probably as a result of contamination of soil where the tobacco is grown. This is noteworthy, in that cadmium and tobacco may be synergistic causes of chronic pulmonary disease.63 ++ Occupational and Hobby Exposure ++ Welders, solderers, and jewelry workers who use cadmium-containing alloys are at risk for developing acute cadmium toxicity due to inhalation of cadmium oxide fumes. 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Growing up in the nineties was AWESOME. We could rent basically any VHS we wanted to from Blockbuster. We had Leap Frog and Nintendo games for long, boring car trips. In school, we learned valuable lessons from our pal, Bill Nye. We traveled the United States on The Oregon Trail using those massive computer monitors. We had glow in the dark stars on our bedroom walls. We colored with scented markers and hundreds of different colored gel pens. We had ring pops, Gushers, and could control the world with a pack of Fruit Stripe gum as a currency.
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Beatrice Sterna was born in Italy where she earned a diploma in piano, in Alessandria.
She studied harpsichord with Jacques Ogg at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, obtaining a soloist diploma. As continuo player she performed throughout Europe in chamber music groups (Concerto delle Donne, La Treccha, Les Folichons, the harpsichord trio 'La Scacchiera Armonica' with C. Leoni and P. Poncet). With the group Quadro Corydon she was also finalist at the 'van Wassenaar Concours' and she was invited in the late 90's to perform in the season of 'The Young Network for Early Music in Nederland' and at the Nordic Baroque Music Festival in Nordmaling, Sweden.
Beatrice participated several times as a chamber music teacher and performer in the 'Jerusalem Early Music Workshop' and in the 'Festival de Musica Antigua e Colonial' in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, taking part, in 2011, in the recording of a CD.
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I have been working in collections since my undergraduate program (~6 years ago!). I admire very much this type of work because it requires patience and tons of concentration, two qualities that I have improved a lot. Currently, I work in the collections of the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity (FLMNH), where I spend my hours curating and data basing preponine and biblidine butterflies. Working at the MCGL has given me the opportunity to learn a lot about curatorial techniques and also to learn about other lepidopteran groups that I have not worked with (e.g. micromoths).
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Here Are the First Extensive Details We Have on the 2017 Hoyt Pro Defiant
One of the archery industry's standard bearers has rolled out their newest models of the 2017 Hoyt Pro Defiant, the world's number one compound bow platform.
Hoyt Archery has introduced the long awaited upgrade of its flagship Defiant Series. The new Pro Defiant comes with all of the expected Hoyt quality standards and a slight change to the body and colors, but it's basically still the same great bow as before.
Check out this roll out video from Hoyt.
Both versions of the new model (Pro Defiant and Carbon Defiant) experienced slight changes in body style, but offers the same cutting edge technology.
Each model is required to undergo extensive testing that exceeds the industry standards.
Hoyt requires all of its bows to withstand a rigorous 1500 dry fire test. The test delivers 104 foot pounds of kinetic energy based on a draw weight of 80 pounds from a 30″ draw length.
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Two teams that can't seem to buy a win collide in week 6. Somebody's going to win this time though, but which side will it be: Ravens or Niners? Here's our NFL Picks.
Baltimore Ravens (1-4 SU, 1-2 away)
The Ravens have mastered the art of losing this season like no other team, even from a winning position as they succumbed to a 33-30 loss to the Browns in overtime last weekend, after leading 27-22 with five minutes or so left on the clock and closing as the significant 7-point home chalk. Josh McCown simply outgunned Joe Flacco and rallied the Browns to the improbable win and cover. Who'd have thought that was on the cards?
In any event, the Ravens, ruffled feathers and all, trek out West in week 6 NFL betting as the road favourites with tenders of -160 SU and 2-points to the good against the spread opening on the NFL odds board.
Curiously, while the NFL odds to win straight up have decreased to -130 or -135 depending on your preferred sports betting shop, the spread has swelled by half-a-point. Ravens are now found trading as the 2.5-point road faves. Only a few sportsbooks have the spread diminishing to 1-point (5Dimes for instance).
Based on these contrasting movements from sportsbook to sportsbook, there's good reason to assume the lines on this game will fluctuate before settling on the NFL betting floor. Public opinion is going to be split between these two teams for many reasons. More importantly, though, it's hard to take any of these NFL odds at face value right now. Let's face it, the Ravens leave much to be desired this season and the main (if not only) reason why they are being favoured here is the overwhelming perception of the Niners being worse. To put it simply, it's a choice between a bad and worse.
San Francisco 49ers (1-4 SU, 1-1 home)
After a solid 20-3 win over the Minnesota Vikings in week 1, the wheels came undone in San Francisco's camp. Back-to-back embarrassing road losses to the Steelers and Cardinals, respectively (both of which saw 40-plus points scored against Jim Tomsula's side), took the shine off of the Niners at sports betting exchanges. It's safe to assume, it's going to be a while before the Niners will be trusted to enter a game as the favourites.
That said the Niners showed the a few positive signs over the last couple of weeks. Indeed, despite their four-game losing streak, they've climbed the NFL power rankings from 28-to-25 (current) since week 3 NFL betting. The reason for this as explained by ESPN commentators is the fact that they managed to hold Aaron Rodgers to just 17 points (nothing to sniff at) and they gave the Giants a run for their money last weekend, very nearly pulling off the road upset even.
NFL Betting Verdict: At face value, the Niners may appear to be winning the battle for the worst team in the NFL. We'd suggest that it might be the other way around with the Ravens being worse right now.
To be fair, the Niners have been outscored 75-to-140 for a minus 65-point differential, which is the worst in the league. They are also riding a four-game losing streak, another poor NFL run of form matched only by the Chiefs and outdone only by the hapless, winless Lions. None of that is any good.
That said, they showed a glimmer of hope on the offensive side of the ball in Meadowlands last weekend, after putting in a solid defensive account against the Packers at home in week 4. Those separate accounts on either side of the ball have us carefully considering the Niners might be on the verge of turning a corner in week 6. Well, at the expense of the 1-4 SU Ravens. We're not looking ahead to week 7's date with the Seahawks or week 8's date with the Rams (road). No sense in getting too far ahead.
By contrast, the Ravens are free-falling down NFL power-rankings, falling four spots this week to 23rd overall. This negative trend is down to the fact that all five games featured a winning drive in the last minutes of the game – this includes the Ravens' fortunate win over the Steelers. Had the Ravens not had some luck go their way in that game, they might actually be 0-5 SU going into week 6. Let's not forget, they lost to the Oakland Raiders in week 2 NFL betting. Come on!
In more ways than one this game, which, incidentally, reprises Super Bowl 47, is a complete and utter tossup. But we're going to take a chance on the Niners anyway to come through on our NFL picks. A small stake, of course. Don't go betting the farm on this one.
NFL Picks: Niners +1.0 (+105) and +115 to win straight up at 5Dimes


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The two most beautiful seasons in the Zhou are spring and autumn. Period!! It used to be said, though, that Hangzhou only had two seasons a year because autumn and spring were so short – we didn't even used to have to buy clothes for them. Ahhhh, but now, damn, ain't this weather just spectacular?!? For the past couple of years, it has all changed. Summer and winter have gotten tamer, and we finally have proper autumns an springs. Is it global warming, is it the Buddha smiling down upon us, is it just sheer luck? Who knows? Who cares? All we do know here at MORE is we love, love, love it, and we are gonna head out and take advantage of it while we can (before we have to don those down coats once again). We want you to as well. Take a weekend off, get out of town with your loved ones, go enjoy high tea time on a beautiful outdoor terrace, go for a jog in the tea fields, maybe call up a couple of friends to partake in a happy hour downtown, or try out some autumn delicacies. There are just soooooo many things to do in autumn, so we thought we'd point you in the right direction. Here are some of our favorite spots: some you might already know, but there are a few hidden gems in there. Enjoy!
The Autumn Taste
Autumn is the season of the harvest, a time to gather nature's bounty. Autumn is also the best time for the delicious Chinese Mitten Crab, or better known as the "Hairy Crab". The crab is eaten only in the autumn, during the ninth and tenth months of the Chinese lunar calendar (approximately October to December): the female crab roe ripens in the ninth month and the males in the tenth, and it is this silky, egg-yolk orange crab roe that is so hankered after. The female crabs are slightly smaller in size than the males, and the roe is of a brighter colour. They're traditionally steamed whole and served with black vinegar and shredded ginger or sautéed with prawns and bell peppers in a rich crab roe sauce. Yum!
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* 28 Hubin 湖滨28, 1/F, Hyatt Regency Hangzhou, 28 Hubin Road 湖滨路28号杭州凯悦酒店1楼, 8779 1234
* Tea Boutique Hotel, 124 Shuguang Road 曙光路124号天伦精品酒店天伦精品酒店·餐厅, 8799 9888
The Autumn Afternoon Tea
The breathtaking beauty of West Lake and the aroma of tea is a match made in heaven, and now, you can have a piece of paradise. On a nice autumn afternoon, drop by the Lobby Lounge for a sip of fine brew and a great view of the lake, while basking in the divine fragrance of osmanthus blossoms. In addition, those with a sweet tooth are in for a treat in November as Suraj Karmakar, pastry chef at Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai, is bringing his tasty desserts to Hangzhou!
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The lobby lounge at the Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake, 5 Lingyin Road灵隐路5号杭州西子湖四季酒店, 8829 8888
Landison Longjing Resort Hangzhou is one of the best escapes from the city, and it's especially great this time of year because of all of the osmanthus trees that dot the grounds – there's nothing like that sweet smell that permeates Hangzhou this time of year. It's a wonderful season for Afternoon Tea and you can find it at CHA Bar. Go to take in the atmosphere, tea, homemade desserts, drinks, yoghurt…
Find it here:
CHA Bar 酩原吧, Grand Floor, Landison Longjing Resort Hangzhou, 86 Lijilong Mountain, Longjing Rd. 龙井路里鸡笼山86号杭州龙井雷迪森庄园1楼, 86916666
The Autumn Happy Hour
Plzeň is a city in the Czech Republic that's got a long history of beer making and is known worldwide for its Pilsner beer, created by Josef Groll there in 1842 (bet ya didn't know that!). The newly opened bar/restaurant Pilsner makes great homebrew because they've brought in an honest-to-god Czech beer brewer. It's the only place where you can have a real pilsner in Hangzhou. Pilsner is located around West Lake in Xihu Tiandi. Their second floor has a wonderful balcony that overlooks the lake. Go with a couple of friends to enjoy the view and their happy hour from 5pm to 9pm when draft beer is buy one get one free.
Find it here:
Pilsner 比尔森, Building 9A&9C, 147 Nanshan Rd, Xihu Tiandi南山路147号西湖天地9A&9C号楼, 135 8805 2537
The Autumn Workout
CrossFit Qiantang is the first officially authorized affiliate in Hangzhou. The box (gym) located at the foot of the Laohe Mountain (close to Zhejiang University Yuquan Campus) is just a ten-minute walk to West Lake. Feel free to drop in to have your personal training for CrossFit and enjoy the great community. They've got running training on the mountain. Classes daily at 6:30am, 11am, 12:15pm, 6:45pm and 8pm. It closes at 10pm. Single drop-in fee is 200RMB. Reservation needed.
Find it here:
18 Shihushan Road 灵隐街道石虎山路18号, 138 5803 0130
The Autumn Treatment
Drastic climate changes during the autumn lowers the resistance of the skin, resulting in higher sensitivity. The dryer and cooler weather also causes the skin to retain less moisture, so skin often loses elasticity and becomes dehydrated. In addition, the higher ultraviolet levels also leave skin in need of greater protection. With these concerns in mind, Banyan Tree Spa has created a 120-minute Oriental Essence spa package that incorporates traditional oriental health theories. Guests can feel like royalty as they first soak in a soothing 30-minute Empress Milk Bath which helps to repair cracked skin, leaving the skin delicate and smooth. Spa enthusiasts can look forward to intimate pampering and indulge in the best of Chinese traditions at their sanctuary for the senses.
Find it here:
Banyan Tree Hangzhou, 21 Zijingang Road 紫金港路21号杭州西溪悦榕庄, 8586 0000 ext. 7703
The Autumn Escape
Take a weekend off and plan a trip to Xianshan Island. The InterContinental One Thousand Island Lake Resort is the only hotel on the peninsula. From its spot in a lush green forest, it offers spectacular panoramic views across the island studded lake, and this season, Xianshan glows with beautiful autumnal hues. You can relax in the quiet and breathe in the sweet scent of osmanthus flowers, or wander in the fields and gardens, walk in the countryside to pick fresh flowers, tour Thousand Island Lake, take in the starry night, and eventually fall asleep with only the sounds of nature to lull you into dreamland. Sounds nice, doesn't it? They've got a great Autumn Package: 2 people, 1,400/night (Sun. to Thu.), 1,660/night (Fri.), 2,060/night (Sat.).
Find it here:
Xianshan Peninsula, Qiandao Hu, Chun'an County 淳安县千岛湖镇羡山半岛, 8881 8888
Inspired by the skills of martial artists Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, 18-year old Tim Vukan and his friends were intrigued by this ancient art. After seeking guidance and training from Ving Tsun Gong Fu instructor Jan Hantelman, a connection was made for life. He shared with us stumbling across a tiny Chinese bookshop and discovering hundreds of books detailing the very art he loved. Intrigued by the images he found within the pages, he often went back to look around. It was here that he found the book that would change his life: Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu. Being the only book he found written in German, it became a part of him, attached to him day and night. After watching a live performance from the Shaolin monks in Hamburg he knew it was time…
After six years of intensive training and teaching in Hamburg and Münster, Tim took the plunge and moved to Dengfeng, Henan to practice directly at the source. Home to many academies and thousands of students, he chose to study at Wushu College where a little girl took him by surprise: "The best teacher I had was a nine-year old girl. She taught me high kicks and how to perform very difficult techniques. She taught me to be honest and kind to people."
What was the most difficult part of your course?
The most difficult part was we had to train very hard every day no matter what condition our bodies were in. Training started at 5:30am and continued all day until 6-7pm. After three weeks of intensive training, I couldn't walk up the stairs and suffered from heavy muscle tension pain in my legs. Once I was lying in bed, I felt calm and peaceful until the loud Chinese march music woke me up in the morning and it started all over again. This pain is necessary to understand your body. If you want to perform Shaolin Gong Fu and to reach a high level we must go further to feel what it means to have focus.
In Chinese there is a saying 先苦后甜, which means after hard and bitter work there will be sweetness. It means that we have to work hard if we want to achieve something. Everything we do is to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and to learn how to control our body and our mind in different situations. Our body is sometimes weak. Learning Gong Fu is a way to train our minds to tell our body what to do and when to stop. I learnt jianchi 坚持 – it doesn't matter if we fail or succeed, it is more important to go on. Our body and mind each have their own language and we are able to control our body with our mind. If there is a strong mind and a clear heart, there is a strong body. Many diseases are based on an imbalance of our body and our mind. If we stay focused in the moment, we can prevent illnesses and have a happier life! Gong Fu is a way to choose health and happiness in your life.
After Henan, Tim moved to Yangshuo, Guangxi province to continue with taiji quan classes. There he met a woman who was offering taiji sword lessons and became her student, learning taiji next to the Li river. She taught him many things like Chinese cooking and the art of bartering. He felt happiness getting to know a culture which he had always wanted to learn more about.
During his travels in 2004, he really enjoyed Hangzhou. Growing up in Hamburg, he was a part of nature. In Hangzhou, he found he could still have that in the beautiful mountains and bamboo forests surrounding the city. From the beginning of his martial arts career, he often came into contact with Chinese medicine. In 2005, he decided to start studying it. In ancient times, masters of Gong Fu were often also doctors of Chinese medicine – it was a natural progression. Zhejiang Chinese Medical University offered him a place.
We hear a lot about the pressure of education in China, did you feel a lot?
The Chinese education system can be very challenging for foreigners. First to master the language and then to get used to the way of teaching. Asking questions doesn't have much space in classroom; it's very different to the west. Chinese students are not used to communicating with their teachers, only listening to gain information. This caused a lot of pressure while studying. Preparing for a test required memorizing and repeating facts instead of putting the theory into our own words like back home. Every culture has its own specialties, especially when it comes to education. Now, I often meet young people in the clinic telling me about their life and study and that it made them sick. Young students are often overwhelmed with pressure. I start telling them my story, hoping to inspire them to find their own way to learn.
You've founded your own company, how has that been? Do you have good support?
I founded Wushan TCM, a Chinese medical network, with the goal to connect the east with the west and to offer Chinese medicine education to students and current practitioners. There are live webinars and recorded online courses about the theory and practice. I also arrange local treatments for foreigners with Chinese medicine and take care of the language translations and clinical arrangements. I work in cooperation with Chinese medical doctors whom I've met during my studies and practice over the past twelve years. I want to help people to come to China and to gain their individual experiences.
You've studied tai chi, TCM and lots of other ways of healing. What would you say is the best medicine?
In our modern times a practitioner has to have knowledge from both western and Chinese medicine to offer the patients the most accurate and suitable diagnosis and treatment. Even though western and Chinese medicine are very different from each other, they can be combined in many different ways. While western medicine is treating the illness, Chinese medicine is treating the symptoms of the patient and finding the source. An example of how they work in harmony would involve undergoing surgery for an external injury (western) followed by Chinese medicine to strengthen the patient help to recover in a more comprehensive way. Both medicines have their limitations and their benefits.
I won't say that TCM is the best medicine. I believe Chinese medicine can help a lot of people, where western medicine cannot. Above all, the best medicine is when people take better care of themselves and gain more understanding of how we can keep healthy and prevent illness. It's about our lifestyle, our emotions, our living and working environment, our family situation, our nutrition and so much more. I want people to gain more sensibility about their lives and what makes us ill.
What plans do you have for the future?
I would like to combine my life in China with the life in the west. At the moment, I am preparing the German natural license test to be allowed to work and to treat in Germany with Chinese medicine. In the future I want to offer more lectures, seminars and tours in Hangzhou and to give more students the great opportunity to learn from professional doctors. More and more foreigners are interested in coming to China to study TCM. I want to help them however I can. The world will become more connected. Let's become a part of it!
Tim Vukan has been studying and practicing Chinese medicine for more than ten years at the Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in Hangzhou. He founded Wushan TCM in 2008 to connect Chinese medicine practitioners and students by offering Chinese medicine online courses and training tours to enable an authentic education in the theory and clinical field of Chinese health cultivation methods. To learn more, visit the website at www.wushantcm.com.
I first visited Georgetown, the capital city of Penang Island, Malaysia, in 2008. This was just before Georgetown gained Unesco World Heritage designation. I vividly recall the beauty of the decaying historical buildings dating back to the late 18th century British colonial rule. The multi-coloured shop houses with peeling paint stood stoically, telling countless stories of the centuries gone by.
In 1786, Britain established Georgetown to rival the Dutch trading port Malacca in a bid to gain control of the important trade routethrough the Straits of Malacca which connected Europe, the Middle East and India to the west with China, Southeast Asia and Japan to the east.Georgetown began attracting Chinese, Indian and Malaysian merchants and settlers. Each group broughtalong their language, food and religion making Georgetown a very special mix of cultures living together in harmony.
Georgetown's Unesco World Heritage zone is a compact, easily manageable area that you can walk around in two to three hours. Start at the grand KapitanKeling mosque, built in 1801 by Indian Muslim settlers with its Mughal-style domes and Indian-Islamic minaret, from where the call to prayer can be heard five times a day.
Then wander around Little India with Bollywood music blaring from shops and colorful silk saris on display. Tantalizing skewers of tandoori meattempt you to stop and nibblewhile tables piled with samosas and Indian sweets are hard to resist.Then further to the north, near the coastline are the British colonial buildings that now house banks, western bars and restaurants.
Turn a corner and head towards the Chinese area with colourfulclan houses, temples and shops. Bustling hawker stalls line the streets, selling Penang's famous street foods like CharKwayTeow, Chee Cheong Fun and HokkienMee. The Chinese community has roots from Hokkien, Cantonese and Hakka and they here are a linguistically talented bunch who easily switch between conversations in Cantonese, Mandarin, their own Chinese dialects, English and Malay.
By the time I visited in 2008, much of the historic area had fallen into disrepair. Then came the Unesco World Heritage designation breathingrenewed life to Georgetown and historic buildings were restored and converted into cafes and boutique hotels. Previously, Georgetown mainly offered budget guesthouses and one very top end hotel. Now, there's a growing range of boutique heritage hotels for visitors to choose from.
Campbell House was one of the first boutique hotels to open in Georgetown, and work on converting the building into a hotel began even before the Unesco World Heritage listing was announced. The owners, wife and husband team Nardya Wray and Robert Dreon, both saw the potential in Georgetown and had faith in its future. Nardya has a personal history with Penang, having been born in Malaysia before moving to UK andthen often returning to Penang to visit family.
Robert and Nardya bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience, both coming from successful careers in London's luxury hospitality industry.The couple embarked on restoring the hundred-year-old corner shophouse, completely gutting the building down to the original beams and structure.Working tirelessly over three years, they lovingly restored the building and filled their dream hotel with antique furniture sourced from around the region.
Campbell House offers eleven suites, each with an individual character representing a different element of colonial Malaysia, such as the Colonial Room with a four poster bed or the Sari Room graced with a headboard made from sari silk.
The rooms are luxuriously appointed and feature modern fixtures and technologies like flat screen TV's, Nespresso machines, chilly central air-con, rain head showersand newplumbing. You may be staying in a heritage hotel with antique furniture, but you will not lackfor any modern comforts.
Campbell House is located on Campbell Street, right in the heart of Georgetown and makes a great base for exploring the city. The next street over is LebuhChulia, one of the main roads of Georgetown, where you'll find many bars and street food.
Leaving behind the chaotic colourfulstreetlife and stepping into the peaceful tranquility of Campbell House, the first thing you will notice is the lovely lemongrass scent. Then the friendly receptionist will get you checked-in and pull out a map to show you where to find the best food and attractions.
Respecting the original architecture, there are no elevators in this three story house, but the hotel staff will use a clever pulley system to get your luggage to the top floor. Smoking is not permitted indoors, but you can do so on the rooftop terrace.
As is the tradition in Malaysian houses, guests have to leave their shoes in the public area before proceeding upstairs to the rooms. This ensures that the living areas are immaculately clean and you get the warm feeling that you are an honoured guest in a private house. Each guest receives personalized attention and you can even make special requests for breakfast to suit your dietary needs. The library invites guests to lounge and chat with each other and we had many lively conversations with our fellow travelers there.
Rooms are cleaned twice a day, and atnight they will leave iced tea and some sweet treats in the fridge. The soft and fluffy king-sized feather-topped bed is so comfortable, there seems to be a magic spell around it because as soon as you lay down you almost immediately fall asleep.
Breakfastis served in their Italian restaurant from 8am-12pm, so guests can leisurely sleep in or go out for an early morning walk before temperatures get too hot and still have ample time to return and enjoy breakfast.The breakfast spread includes a basket of freshly baked bread, a selection of housemade jams like coconut, orange marmalade and pineapple, a large platter of fresh fruit and a choice of entrée such as Eggs Benedict or Welsh Rarebit.
Their Italian Restaurant, Il Bacaro, draws on Robert's Italian roots and offers an alternative to local cuisine. As much as I love curries and fried noodles, sometimes you just crave a fine Italian meal. It's become a trendy dining destination for travelers and locals alike.
Georgetown is a city you can come back to again and again and never grow tired of.The Unesco World Heritage designation came just in time to save many heritage buildings from demolition. Though developmentis bringing about changes, its soul and authenticity still remains, just a scratch beneath the surface. The introduction of a heritage hotel like Campbell House means you can now visit Georgetown and stay in style and comfort.
Campbell House is a World Luxury Hotel Award winner and is ranked #1 on TripAdvisor for B&Bs in Georgetown. Rooms range from 600-800RMB per night.Air Asia flies from Hangzhou to Penang, transferring in Kuala Lumpur.
The Hyatt Regency welcomes Raul Avendano, a 31-year-old chef from Chile, to "spice up" their restaurant and buffet. This South American hottie creates a flavor so refreshing it will whip your taste buds into shape and wake you up from a world of slumber. This talented chef started his career in the hotel business studying administration, but after one year he decided it wasn't for him. He changed majors to be in the kitchen and everything fell into place.
"When I put on my uniform and take my knife, I feel different. I get this intense feeling, just taking the raw ingredients and transforming them to something incredible."
Raul has been cooking in top hotels all over the world. After four years traveling in Mexico, he moved on to Macau to open a new branch of the Banyan Tree. He was also the chef in the pre-openings of Dubai's exclusive beachfront bar and restaurant Zero Gravity and the Grand Hyatt Casino Hotel in the Bahamas.
His Mexican Flautas are a good place to start if you are unfamiliar with Latin cuisine. Succulent chicken breast cooked in a tomato base and wrapped in a crispy flour tortilla, topped with sour cream and fresh salad. Next, we tried the Pork Loin Roulade with onions, garlic, dried cranberries, nuts and apple sauce, pan seared and finished to perfection in the oven. This was served with roasted potatoes and a chorizo-like sausage. If that wasn't tantalizing enough, the final surprise was the Green Lamb Chops marinated with lemon and served on a bed of creamy quinoa risotto that really got our tongues tingling! We managed to have a chat and find out 'more' about the man himself for all you readers of MORE Hangzhou.
So Raul, you have quite the resume! Can you tell us which of your experiences have been the most rewarding so far?
A great place for me to work was Dubai. It was challenging at first because of the religion and restrictions. In Chile, we like to cook with red wine and experiment with new ingredients and spices, but there I could not use alcohol or pork. But, the supply of fresh meats, vegetables and spices was endless and we had good contacts with the suppliers. In the end, I really honed in on other techniques and flavors. It was a memorable time.
We all know how difficult it is to get certain ingredients here. Why did you choose China?
The fascination came from when I was a kid, you know. Growing up, I loved the Chinese movies with Jackie Chan, and I was amazed by the different culture and, of course, the food! Then I worked Macau and I learnt so much! I thought "I'm here! I've done it." China is a place that people from the west think they know until they arrive here and it all opens up. It's a whole new world. After I left Macau and went back to South America, I thought… "Something is missing in this kitchen… the woks!" Working on a line with these tools and producing a different taste was incredible, and I am happy to be back working with a talented group of individuals.
What's the greatest difficulty you have here?
It has to be the language. I'm learning slowly but it will take time. I always say "I have no problems, just challenges," and because I have no problems, I have more time to find solutions. I love working in this team. To these chefs, it isn't just a job, it's their passion and that's what make this food very special.
Where did your motivation come from? Did your mum cook at home?
Oh no, my love for cooking comes from my Dad's side of the family. My aunt and my Grandmother, they have good taste. My teachers too, they really inspired me to do more. I hope the people in Hangzhou can be open to try new flavours and enjoy eating my food as much as I enjoy creating it.
If you would like to join the taste fiesta, then head down to the Hyatt Regency hotel for their Latin Festival which lasts until April 10th. The buffet, which includes the dishes we tried, will run you 348RMB from Sunday to Thursday and from Friday to Saturday 368RMB (both prices have a 15% service charge).
Raul is in the process of creating a whole new a la carte menu that will be available after the festival with other dishes of Latin taste to tease you too! For more information on this, go ahead and contact the hotel or pop by for a sneaky peak at Raul himself hard at work in Café at the Hyatt. Buen Provecho!
To be honest, this is not exactly how I saw my Saturday morning going. After a good deal of persuasion, I had given in and decided to come to CrossFit Qiantang to see what all the fuss was about. Standing in a room full of about twenty-five athletic-looking sorts limbering up, little did I know that I was about to experience what would be one of the more intense twenty minutes worth of exercise I had done in my life.
In the car on the way to the gym, after having signed up for the class, we found out what the WOD (workout of the day) was. That day it would begin with 150 Burpees, a movement which involves going from standing to lying, to standing and a jump to finish. Then, 100 Wall Balls, requiring you to throw a medicine ball to above a line high on the wall. These two exercises were to be completed as a team, shared and in rotation. The final part, 5x200 meters, would be an individual effort.
After stretching and warming up, we were put into teams of three, our team name placed on the board, thereby riling up the competitive spirit in each and every athlete present. As the countdown began from ten, the crowd erupted, and as the music got louder, the tempo in the room sky-rocketed and the anticipation became unbearable.
Then, the room exploded as the battle for supremacy began, each team pitted off against each other in an effort to achieve the best time. During the next twenty minutes, I found strength in me that I didn't know existed as my team and trainers (and even the opposition!?) spurred me on to reach the finish line in as fast a time as possible.
So this was my experience of CrossFit, a way of working out that has taken countless countries by storm and is now rapidly spreading through the mainland of China. For a better explanation of what CrossFit actually is, I spoke with the founder of CrossFit Qiantang, The General. Summing up my experience perfectly he told me, "It's all about stepping out of your comfort zone. CrossFit is fun, but at the same time it can be brutal because it pushes you to your limits. The purpose of CrossFit is to train at your threshold area, which means you need to push your margin out."
What is CrossFit?
CrossFit has three core fundamentals: constant variation, functional movement and high intensity. The first, constant variation, aims to improve your overall fitness, offering new and completely different workouts each time, using muscles you never knew you had, in contrast to a more focused improvement that some sports or traditional gym training offer: "We want every single one of our athletes to have a great general, broad fitness, which means they are prepared for the unknown," said The General. In addition, you only find out the WOD after having booked the class, so if it's something you don't like, there's no backing out: "You have no idea what you are going to be doing that day, just like real life. Life is unpredictable... CrossFit is the same thing."
Functional movement involves using non-artificial movement – many gym machines promote a movement that is not entirely natural, whereas functional movements are more daily-life based and can therefore be used more in everyday situations.
High intensity is fairly self-explanatory, the benefit being you can put in less time but get more benefit. Rather than spending countless hours on a treadmill, CrossFit can condense this into around fifteen or twenty minutes of actual workout time (not including warming up or down), and yet offers results to match and even surpass longer, less intense workouts.
Why do CrossFit?
Aside from obvious health benefits, the most valuable thing CrossFit can offer is community. Looking lost on my first time in the gym, I was warmly received by trainers and members alike, as they approached me to introduce themselves and confess their great love for CF. Jenny had been CF-ing for around six months and was quick to praise the social aspect CF offers. She'd been working out in traditional gyms for years, rarely meeting anyone new: "I would be next to a guy on a treadmill every week for five or six years and have no idea about his name or who he was. Coming to CrossFit, there is a real feeling of community; everyone is very friendly and a strong bond is formed."
This bond can only serve to improve your workout input as when you are making that final push, those around you shouting your name are sources of admiration and inspiration, team members who want nothing more than to see you do that extra rep, sprint that last 100 meters. They expect nothing less than 100%, and that is exactly what you should give them.
Furthermore, CrossFit supports and encourages its members to leave their comfort zone behind and do things they never thought they were capable of. The General explained, "The vast majority of people in this world only want to do the things they can do well… we like to give you something that you're not good at… just use four or five hours a week to do this and your life will change completely." So rather than doing something which comes easily to you, something you're used to and can handle with relative ease, why not improve yourself by doing something you're terrible at. Makes sense, right?
Some go to church, others go to CrossFit
For most, CF is more than just a workout. It's way of life, a way of thinking that seems to make people want more from themselves. For one member, Adriana, CF was the missing piece of the puzzle, and after discovering it, her life came together, leading her to quit her job and become a shareholder in the company. Like many of the members here, you too may find yourself starting a new chapter of your life. Discover a new you, meet new friends. There's really no excuse, so go on down and meet the CrossFit Qiantang family.
Give it a shot
For those of you thinking of joining, the first step is to sign up for one of their trial classes, either on Saturdays at 10am or Wednesdays at 8pm. The Saturday morning class will include members, so you'll have a chance to meet the whole gang, something I strongly recommend, whereas the Wednesday evening class will include prospective members only. Also, many different membership schemes are available depending on your availability, ranging from a one-off drop in fee to a five-times-weekly membership.
Etienne Jeanne, guitarist with gypsy jazz band Three of a Kind, has been living in China for almost ten years. His Russian bandmates are based in Paris which means he mostly gets to play with them when he returns to France in the summer. This year however they are recording a new project in April and are hoping to embark on a world tour next year. I asked Etienne some questions about the band and the musical genre of gypsy jazz.
How did you meet your bandmates?
The three of us met in Paris in 2002. I had just moved to Paris when I was 18 in order to start my career as a professional musician, and met Aliocha and Vladi separately while doing gigs in Paris. It was the beginning of the "gypsy jazz revival" at the time. They were performing in an old Russian cabaret every week. I went to jam with them and found we had a strong connection right away so we decided to form a band. We've remained friends ever since.
How do you define gypsy jazz?
Gypsy jazz is a musical genre developed by the late great Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli in the late 30's, on the initiative of Hugues Panassié and Charles Delauney who wanted to build and promote a unique type of European jazz. That is why the Hot Club de France were the first "strings only" jazz quintet ever, innovating jazz music with a totally new sound never recorded before.
Is gypsy jazz the hardest genre to play on guitar?
It definitely requires strong guitar skills to play gypsy jazz, but not only that. A certain knowledge about jazz and gypsy culture in general, and an acuity for improvisation are also important.
Do you think there is a large audience for this type of music?
There is undoubtedly a large audience for gypsy jazz as this type of music is getting more and more popular. When I started to play this music, it was kind of a geek thing known principally in France and a few countries around (England, Germany, Holland, Italy), and now there is a Hot Club in every major city in the world, such as San Francisco, and even in Beijing! This style of music is pleasing to the ear, non-aggressive, and visually strong as you can see guitar players and violin players going crazy on their instruments! Plus it involves the guitar, which is the most popular instrument in the world, so people tend to identify themselves with it even more, especially metal guitar players.
What's the best thing about playing to a live audience?
Two things; the reward of an intense practice at home for years when people are clapping their hands, and the freedom to re-arrange our tunes, improvise, and make people surprised with a brand new show each time. To record is to leave a trace in time, to play live is to feel carefree again.
Where's your favourite place to play in Hangzhou?
I personally like to play in JZ Club because the venue is well adapted for live performances. There are many other places in Hangzhou offering the possibility to watch live bands, but not enough in my opinion. That is why I still need to work in Shanghai regularly since there are more opportunities. Fingers crossed about more musicians coming to Hangzhou in the next few years.
Has Chinese music had any influence on the music that you play?
Chinese music had an influence on the way I write originals indeed, we also cover a few songs from the early 30's Shanghai jazz repertoire.
Which bands are you following at the moment?
In the field of gypsy jazz, there are a lot of good musicians upcoming from all around the world although I think this type of music is precisely the legacy of Django Reinhardt, and hasn't really improved yet. People tend to copy the "authentic gypsy style" too much instead of working on their own interior music, which I think wouldn't have been the wish of the creators of this revolutionary musical genre.
If you would like to see Three of a Kind playing live, you can check them out at the venues below.
April 2nd @ ABC Café (Starts at 7:30pm)
1/F, Changjian Mansion, 415 Huanxing Rd, Binjiang, 滨江环兴路415号长建大厦1楼
April 8th @ Amigo (Starts at 9pm)
8 Yugu Rd, 玉古路8号
April 17th @ JZ Hangzhou (Starts at 9:30pm)
6 Liuying Rd (Nanshan Rd) , 柳营路6号(靠南山路)
April 22nd @ Reggae bar (Starts at 10:30pm)
131 Xueyuan Rd, 学院路131号
April 23rd @ Schänke (Starts at 9:30pm)
Room -3 and 2-2, Building 32, Qingchunfang, Qingchun Rd, 庆春路青春坊32幢1-3室和2-2室


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Set in a peaceful location at the end of its own private driveway, this striking, high quality home was constructed in 1931 with a sympathetic rear extension added in 2004/5. A beautiful property with many original features such as decorative ceiling roses/plasterwork, fireplaces and high ceilings. Light and spacious throughout and offering approximately 189m2 of space (including eaves) that is surrounded by 7.75 acres of land that will suit horses and includes well established plants and shrubs.
The property is just a short distance from Guemene sur Scorff with shops and services and under 30 minutes from Pontivy. This puts it in easy reach of the beautiful south Brittany coastline and the attractive towns of Carnac, Lorient and Concanrneau.
For easy transport routes, the ferry is just over 1.5 hours away at Roscoff or 2 hours for St Malo and the airport at Dinard is even closer.
The property is reached by an attractive 600 metre drive from the main Guemene to Rostrenen Road where you pass over the river Scorff which touches parts of the lower paddock.
Accommodation Comprises: -
(All measurements are approx.)
Entrance Hall (1.8m x 3.9m) – with large part glazed door, spacious light hallway leading to an elegant curved Staircase (Chestnut) up to the first floor; under Stairs cupboard; glazed doors to lounge and to bedroom; passage way to kitchen/dining and family room with door to large family bathroom.
Lounge/Salon (4.3m x 4.9m) – Elegant double aspect room with feature Italian marble fire place, front window overlooking front garden, quadruple glazed doors into family room, wood burning stove.
Bedroom (4.3m x 3m) – front aspect looking on to garden; built in wardrobe and book case.
Family Bathroom (3.3m x 1.8m) – White suite comprising full size white bath shower/mixer taps, white wood panel side, toilet, wash basin with built in under cupboards, double size separate shower cubicle, fully tiled floor and walls; heated towel rail, mirrored bathroom cabinet with razor point and light.
Kitchen/Diner/Family Room (3.8m x 11m) – triple aspect open plan spacious room with all round views; tiled floor in kitchen area; roof-light windows add to the light airy feel.
Kitchen area – Double aspect windows over sink and worktop to rear garden, half glazed stable door to side of the house; fitted with base and wall units in a cream shaker style with peninsula unit and white ceramic double sink and drainer, dishwasher, tumble dryer, Bosch washing machine, large fridge /freezer, black range style double electric oven with 5 ring gas hob , extractor.
Dining Area – with oak wooden floor, cream shaker fitted dresser, double glazed doors to rear patio.
Family Area – with oak wood floor, double glazed doors to rear patio & double glazed doors to side decking area, quadruple doors fully glazed from lounge.
Landing – with window overlooking rear garden.
Office / Single Bedroom (2.3m 3.2m) with built in storage. Front aspect.
Double Bedroom (3.6m X 5.1m) Large Foor to Ceiling Mirror Wardrobe. Front aspect.
Bathroom (1.7m X 2.3m) Ceramic tiled walls, white laminated flooring. curved separate glazed shower unit, white porcelain WC. Wash hand basin with cupboards under. Razor point, Towel Rail Radiator.
Master Bedroom en-suite 3.6m X 5.1m Floor to Ceiling Mirror Wardrobe, front aspect, TV point to stalite dish for FreeSat. En-suite bathroom comprising: Ceramic tiled walls, white laminated flooring, Curved separate glazed shower unit, white porcelaine WC, porcelaine wash hand basin with Cupboards under, 3 x Down Lighters with an Extractor Fan. Razor point, towel rail radiator. Window overlooking rear garden.
Curved Staircase to Second Floor with Lights on each curve.
1 x Velux over Stairwell.
LANDING/Office Area (1.8m X 3.6m)
Double Bedroom (4.4m X 3.4m including eaves space with restricted height)
Double Bedroom (4.3m X 3.4m including eaves space with restricted height)
Gardens / Outside:
The front garden is an enclosed low walled garden with ample parking on a gravel drive and then set to lawn with Lavender and Hydranger borders, spring bulbs and other shrubs. There is plenty of space for keeping a motorhome or caravan. The Rear and side garden is natural landscaped with hard wood decking. The decking has 2 x 4 .0 metre x 3.0 Metre metal framed pergolas with sliding awning. The rear has a paved patio area with gravel surrounds. The garden is set with established shrubs and spring bulbs. The opposite side of the house has a shed with Electricity connected.
The gardens lead down to a further shed, summer house and raised veg beds.
A paddock suitable for a pony or livestock slopes down toward the river Scorff which runs by the land in part.
The property is served by a modern fosse septic installed in 2004/5
The property is part double glazed and has modern wall mounted electrical radiators throughout.
DPE ENERGY RESULTS – C 134 kwhrs pa pm2 / CO2 – A 4kgrms pa pm2
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Our new official video for 'Satellite (Heartbeat mix)' is here! The song can be downloaded as a single on Bandcamp, Google Play, Amazon MP3 and CDBaby, among others. Delivery to iTunes seems to be delayed.
Heliophile will play Muziek bij de Buren in Hengelo (NL) on December 11th and De Langste Nacht (with Schwarzblut and the art installation Symphony of Fire) at Kunstenlab in Deventer (NL) on December 17th. Joining us for these shows is our new live synth player Maarten Vloon, so we are now a three-piece. Welcome aboard, Maarten!
Muziek bij de Buren is a music festival that takes place in people's living rooms. It's held on the same day, Sunday December 11th 2016, in several cities in The Netherlands. In Hengelo there are 66 living rooms participating! Heliophile will play 3 half-hour shows at Dr. Schaepmanstraat 27, starting at 12:45, 14:15 and 15:45. More info about the festival and its locations and bands can be found at: http://hengelo.muziekbijdeburen.nl/.
De Langste Nacht is a dark electronic music event held at the Kunstenlab in Deventer (NL) on Saturday December 17th. At 20:30 the art installation Symphony of Fire will start a spectacular outdoor show (free admission) with music created by tesla coils, roaring engines, fire and cannon drums. The evening will continue indoors (€5 admission, no presale) with performances by Heliophile (21:30) and Schwarzblut (22:30), featuring Gijs on drums, backing vocals and synths. After the live shows, DJs will keep the party going.
We hope to see you at one or both of these events!
Record store Planet of Sound in Enschede has been selling our CDs for a while. On Thursday October 13th it's time for us to make a live appearance in this cozy independent shop, that actually has a small stage inside it! The address is Haverstraatpassage 68 in Enschede (NL) and we'll start around 20:00. We hope to see you there!
Heliophile had the priviledge of performing at the Bowie Sound and Vision event in Metropool, Hengelo (NL), where several artists from The Netherlands celebrated David Bowie's art by playing several cover songs. It was a big success for the band! Here's a recording of one of the cover songs, 'Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)', with our electro interpretation.
Having spent some time writing the first full-length Heliophile album in relative silence, it's time to reveal some of the new material. The new single 'Towers so Tall' will have a B-side called 'Satellite' and the two tracks will be available on digital distribution channels from October 23rd.


text: Charles David Kurtz, 49, Somerset, formerly of Boswell, died Feb. 27, 2013, at his home. Born July 21, 1963, in Meyersdale, son of the late Charles E. and Jennie A. (Schkora) Kurtz. Survived by brothers, Gary, married to Susan Maust, Somerset; and Larry and Rick, both of Boswell; several nieces and nephews; and good friends, Dalton Hoover Jr. and Joseph Lepley. A 1984 graduate of North Star High School. Member of Geiger Church of the Brethren. David loved to collect Steelers memorabilia. Viewing will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 409 Main St., Boswell. At the request of the family, there will be no service. Interment, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Ralphton. To express condolences, light a candle or order flowers, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.


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Our exquisite salon has been fininshed to the highest standard and we boast 2 extra large rooms and 1 large room with 2 walk in wardroabes and private bathroom.
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kale chips with the green leaf. Like it's cousins, broccoli and cauliflower, kale is a descendant of the wild cabbage and is a nutritional powerhouse that deserves to be on every Top Ten list.
My good friend Paulina (a health food junkie with an affinity to processed cheese) introduced me to this delicious massaged kale salad soon after I gave birth to Harper. Knowing the health benefits I thought I would "choke down" the salad she provided. After all, I would do anything for my Harper. Well surprise surprise, this is so yummy. An even bigger surprise was how simple it is to make. Calling this a "recipe" is a little of an overstatement. This post has everything going for it. Yummy, Easy, Fast, Healthy, Filling, Few Ingredients. I call that WINNING!
Aarti Sequeira posts on the food network that she adds diced mango and toasted pumpkin seeds. Paulina prefers her massaged kale tart with lemon, salty, and then adds fresh or dried fruit and a nut which is how I continued with this recipe.
Toss and enjoy! This salad will keep for a few days in the fridge if you don't over massage the kale.
This is a great healthy boost in the New Year. Kale and other Brassica family vegetables such as cabbage and Brussels sprouts are rich in calcium, lutein, iron, beta-carotene, and Vitamins A, C, and K. I was surprised to learn that a single serving of Kale provides 192 percent of the recommended daily amount of Vitamin A, which can act as a preventative against lung diseases.
Here is what I found out about buying and storing Kale:
BUYING - Kale should have a fresh green colour with moist, crisp, unwilted leaves. Young, small-leaved specimens are more tender; bigger leaves are well suited for use in soups.
STORING - Keep in a plastic bag in the fridge. Kale becomes increasingly bitter and strongly flavoured the longer it is kept and so is best eaten soon after buying.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Massaged Kale Salad
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Ahhh, I just want to squeeze your babies cheeks!!!!!!!!!! CUTENESS!ReplyDelete
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This looks gorgeous. I have some kale in my garden with this name all over it.ReplyDelete
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01 December 2014
Uncover Colombia: 5-minute Street Interview with a Traveller
We met Geoff Birchenall, an English traveller in La Candelaria, Downtown Bogota where he was shopping for Colombian football shirts...
UC: Tell us a bit about yourself?
GB: I work part time as an IT teacher for primary school children and am Staff Writer for an extreme music magazine – Zero Tolerance. I love music, football, reading, looking around flea markets and cinema as well as exploring new places.
UC: What brings you to Colombia?
GB: Well, we arrived in Colombia for my friend's wedding and have taken full advantage of being here to travel around a little.
UC: That's cool. Weddings in Colombia are always a vibrant affair! So, what were your first impressions of the country when you arrived?
GB: My first impression of Colombia, based on arriving in Bogota was 'how on earth do people drive around at night with such big pot-holes in the road?' Ha, joking aside I have found it to be a delight. I immediately noticed that the people were über friendly. As a Spanish speaker I found the way the Colombian people use the language to be incredibly polite and my wife (who's Spanish) and I especially loved the well-used phrase –"a la orden." Of course the congestion on the roads and on the public transport was immediately noticeable too.
UC: Yes, ¡A la orden! is a common phrase used throughout Colombia. It can mean "Can I help you?" and "You're welcome" and it is also used in place of "gracias" – so you hear it a lot here. How long have you been in Colombia and what else is on your itinerary?
GB: We will have had around 3 weeks in Colombia. We have spent a lot of time in Bogotá (our base) and visited Cartagena and San Andres Island.
UC: Very nice - all picturesque destinations. Have you had any unusual travel experiences here?
GB: I suppose that walking a long way to find a restaurant in Bogota only to discover that there was a riot at the bottom of the street and access to the restaurant was impossible counts as a strange experience for someone who lives in an English village, but is seemingly quite normal for Bogota!
UC: Bogota is unquestionably a lively city and there's always something going on! What has been your favourite place or part of the trip?
GB: That's a tough question. For me, spending time with my old friend who I'd not seen in a long time, playing (and winning) Tejo (dynamite, sport and beer – what's not to love) and discovering some of Colombia's typical foods were all great. I am now officially a fan of arepas! In terms of places, Cartagena takes some beating. It's a beautiful little walled city with a nice atmosphere and some interesting areas like Getsemani, with its vivid, colourful street art.
UC: You already mentioned arepas. They are hard to find back in the UK so make the most of them here! What has been the tastiest food on your trip?
GB: Ah, I got ahead of myself there. Most definitely one particular Bogota street vendor's arepa con queso (cheese-filled corn flatbread); we sampled many but kept coming back as he achieved the perfect balance between the saltiness of the cheese and the softness of the corn flour. I also love the home-cooked Colombian soup, ajiaco, that we had and especially the delicious herb that flavoured it – guascas - I'd not come across that before and the subtle smokiness of it is intoxicating in a similar way to chargrilled artichokes.
UC: Have you got any recommendations for people thinking of coming to Colombia?
GB: I think that it is dangerous to slip into clichés when giving travel advice. Many people would advise extra caution when visiting Colombia (especially Bogota) and then you'd spend your trip anxious and worried about what might happen. The whole world is a dangerous place, not just Bogota and all that is needed is common sense. My recommendation would be to explore the great food, sights and get to know the friendly people.
UC: That's sound advice. Will you be coming back to Colombia and if so, which new places would you like to visit?
GB: If I was to come back to Colombia I'd like to do some fishing and maybe see Inquisition live in their homeland.
UC: And lastly, what Colombian souvenirs are you taking home with you?
GB: Some dried guascas thanks to the family of my friend's wife and some records found in a little shop called Black Store in a shopping centre that is home to several record stores in downtown Bogota. Perhaps my best purchase is a classic of old school Colombian black metal: Typhon – Unholy Trilogy. I enjoyed haggling for a unique handcrafted box with a dragon sitting atop it at the Sunday market in Usaquen. And of course, this Colombian football shirt that I'm about to buy!
UC: Thanks for talking to us and enjoy the rest of your stay in Colombia!
The Uncover Colombia Team.


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Maxillofacial Surgery
What is Maxillofacial Surgery?
Maxillofacial surgery refers to the surgical treatment of defects, injuries, and diseases that involve the mouth, jaws, face, neck, and head areas. The surgical treatment is needed to address problems that may not be solved by any other (non-surgical) means.
Maxillofacial Surgery and Implant Treatment
Maxillofacial surgery is involved in an implant treatment in cases when the dental implant needs to surgically be embedded into the jawbone with additional advanced procedures such as Bone Block Transplants or an external Sinus floor elevation. Our Implant Dentists, Dr Ilja Sapiro and Dr Fredi Zellener are experienced in these treatments.
What is Bone Block Grafting?
A bone block graft is a surgical procedure that uses the own patient's existing bone material, from the chin or the lower jaw areas. This type of bone grafting is used in cases when severe jawbone deterioration has set in, and the bone has thinned out significantly – and will not be able to provide a secure base where the implants can be attached to. The bone graft will add to the existing jawbone, and improve the area so that implants can successfully be placed.
Bone block grafting is typically used for long-term denture users, or those who have suffered from tooth loss for a long period of time. In these cases, significant bone deterioration is common, and the jawbone quality will benefit from a block bone graft.
Autogenous Bone Graft
An autogenous bone graft refers to the use of a grafting material that comes from the patient's own body. The main advantage of this grafting material is the significantly reduced risk rejection since the material came from the same source (the patient's own body).
The autogenous bone harvested from the chin or the lower jaw areas will be used on the jawbone area where the implants will be placed, creating walls of bone that will provide firm support for the dental implants.
Other Bone Graft Materials
Other options for bone graft materials include allografts (material harvested from another person other than the patient); xenografts (demineralised bovine bone, harvested from a cow); and synthetic graft materials (such as calcium phosphate).
More About Bone Block Grafting
Bone grafting is an advanced procedure used to augment or add bone mass to the jawbone. This technique is done to improve the quality and structure of a thin jawbone ridge, which will not be enough to support the placement of the dental implants. A bone graft successfully improves the jawbone structure that may have experienced bone deterioration because of long-term tooth loss; bone grafting can also be done in cases when the jawbone is naturally thin or insufficient to hold implants in place.
The bone graft material is allowed to integrate with the rest of the jawbone tissue. After the healing period, the jawbone will have enough structure and quality to support the dental implants in place.
Watch the Bone Grafting Animation
This example is assuming that a patient does not have enough bone in the front of the upper jaw. Initially the patient is Sedated for maximum comfort. The gum flap is detached from the jaw bone (indicated by the yellow lines).
Once the gum flap is detached from the jaw bone, small holes are made into the jaw bone. (These holes help the additional bone to integrate with the jaw bone, creating robust bone).
Bone is taken from the back of the patients jaw or chin area (known as Block Grafts) and secured over the jaw bone with small titanium screws. Irradiated Cancellous Bone is also added (Sterile Manufactured Bone) to aid the integration process between the Block Graft and the Jaw Bone.
The bone is left to heal for a period between 2-3 months. After this period the bone will have fully integrated and robust enough to acc