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PORTLAND—Go ahead and crack a joke or two about Portlanders' aversion to work—Seattle Sounders fans surely have—but know this: Membership in the Timbers Army isn't for the faint of heart.
On June 22, two days ahead of the year's first Cascadia Cup derby between Portland and visiting Seattle, the Timbers Army already was installing the rigging that would support the banner designed to cover the entire north end of Jeld-Wen Field.
The volunteers went home that night, but the following morning several returned to soak in the atmosphere, experience the camaraderie and angle for the best spot among the Army's 5,700 general-admission seats.
Derek Espinoza, 22, was one of them. He arrived at Jeld-Wen nearly 30 hours before kickoff and spent Saturday night sleeping on cement. He wasn't alone.
"We're too laid back. We're hippies," he said when asked to describe how Seattleites viewed their rivals to the south.
"But who cares?"
The Portland native will endure those insults because he's confident in his own commitment and that of the thousands throughout the Rose City who almost literally live for their club. In their view, that "straight grass roots" support, as Timbers Army veteran Chris Hardwicke called it, trumps Seattle's raw numbers.
"Seattle is customers. They're Starbucks drinkers. They are the corporate," Espinoza said. "They are the people who go because they were given free tickets for being Seahawks fans. They go on Living Social and get their tickets. Here, we're sold out."
On June 20, the Sounders drew nearly 47,000 to CenturyLink Field for a weeknight regular-season game against Sporting Kansas City. What Timbers fans couldn't manage in scale four days later—Jeld-Wen seats fewer than 21,000—they more than made up for in color, clamor and spirit.
When defender David Horst scored the goal that proved to be the clincher in Portland's hard-fought 2-1 victory over Seattle, the north end was enveloped in green smoke. Flags waived by the thousands.
It was as if a bit of Buenos Aires had been transported to the Pacific Northwest.
"We just kept feeding off the fans," Horst told Sporting News.
Inspiration was plentiful. The aforementioned banner, unveiled moments before kickoff, was massive and magnificent. Measuring around 16,000 square feet and weighing some 1,500 pounds, the display—known as a "tifo"—depicted the green-and-blue flags of Portland and Cascadia and the city skyline. It also featured a tribute to the late Clive Charles, the iconic Englishman who played for the Timbers in the old North American Soccer League and stuck around after retiring to help lay the foundations of the sport. He launched numerous careers as the coach of both the men's and women's teams at the University of Portland, managed the U.S. Under-23 national side and was an assistant at the 1998 World Cup.
It was a fitting display for a city so proud of its history and so protective of its distinctive character. It is those elements, after all, that drive a rivalry that is among the most intense in American pro sports and which finally is earning national recognition after more than 20 years in the relative anonymity of American soccer's lower tiers. All three Sounders-Timbers showdowns in 2012 will be on national television—NBC on Sept. 15, and ESPN last weekend and on Oct. 7.
Seattle and Portland are battling brothers, appearing relatively similar to many outside the Pacific Northwest but deeply divided by nuances in culture and perception. Now that the SuperSonics are no more, the soccer field is the only high-profile place where the Rose and Emerald cities do battle, and for both the fans and players, there's a lot more on the line than three points.
"It's a tremendous game to win, a horrendous game to lose," said Portland coach John Spencer, a veteran of Scotland's fierce Old Firm rivalry between Rangers and Celtic.
The Glasgow neighbors are divided by religion—the Protestants support Rangers and the Catholics back Celtic. Elsewhere around the world, great (and occasionally violent) soccer rivalries revolve around politics, economics or geography. In the Pacific Northwest, it's about civic identity. And that was hammered home by what was included on the Army's tifo and by what was left out.
Last spring in Seattle, prior to the inaugural MLS game between the clubs, Sounders fans unveiled an imposing series of banners featuring well-known players from the club's past and the slogan "Decades of Dominance."
The Emerald City Supporters are well-positioned to reference the scoreboard. Through competition in at least four different leagues and the U.S. Open Cup, the Sounders hold a 41-27-8 all-time advantage dating back to 1975. Seattle fans have celebrated four second-division championships and three Open Cup titles; the Timbers Army has yet to cheer a single trophy.
The Sounders' phenomenal drawing power after ascending to MLS in 2009 put the Cascadia region in the spotlight and paved the way for the arrival of both the Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps two years later. That infuriates Portland fans, who eagerly reference the fact they supported their club to a far greater extent than their Seattle counterparts during the minor-league days. In 2010, six months before their first MLS game, the Timbers bought a billboard down the street from CenturyLink Field proclaiming Portland as "Soccer City USA."
But that didn't matter last Sunday morning. While lined up outside Jeld-Wen waiting for the gates to open, Sounders fans taunted the hosts by singing, "You're in the MLS because of us ..."
Several people who spoke to Sporting News about the rivalry, from Timbers owner Merritt Paulson to former Sounders goalkeeper and current ESPN analyst Kasey Keller, referenced the "big brother/little brother" dynamic.
"Portland has always been trying to kind of find its own identity. The northwest was always Seattle," said Keller, an Olympia, Wash., native with ties to both cities who played under Charles in college.
"Portland is a cool, quirky little town. There's no baseball, no football. They have the Trail Blazers. That's it. Whereas Seattle was always that major-league town," he said. "I think what Portland has done a really fantastic job of doing is finding their place."
In order to further assert its own identity, the Timbers Army denied Seattle fans theirs. Portlanders' belief that Sounders supporters think it's always about them—"They always make fun of the more ignorant Seattle fans who think soccer started in Seattle in 2009," ECS member Blake Hall said—and omitted any reference to their rivals in Sunday's tifo.
Empty trophy case be damned, Portland stubbornly refuses to be defined by their neighbors to the north. It was a celebration of what makes them unique, win or lose.
"A lot of cities throughout America that I've been to, they're very cookie cutter," said Horst, a native of Eastern Pennsylvania. "They've got the same things, the same type of restaurants, the same atmosphere, everything. When I moved here, it was like nothing else I've ever been a part of. It's got its own food, all its own restaurants. There aren't many chains or anything like that. The food you get in the grocery store is all locally grown.
"It's cool to see how everybody in Portland supports Portland businesses. ... For us to be here and represent them, Portland is proud of us."
That's not how Seattle sees it, of course.
"You hear about Portland and meth a lot," Hall said.
"Our fans are absolutely tremendous," Sounders midfielder Brad Evans said. "You have the South End (the ECS), but then you have a ton of families who come out and support the game and are very into it. When you go down there (to Portland), it's a bunch of drunk, mid-30s type of crowd who are pretty well educated, but it's a different type of crowd you're going to experience."
Paulson, a former NBA executive who purchased the Timbers in 2007, conceded that, "They'd say Portland is dirty, a bunch of drunks or whatever. They're more sophisticated," but, like Espinoza, he finds authenticity in that Rose City grit.
"Portland wants to talk about Seattleites as being a lot more fair-weather, more corporate, maybe a little bit, how do I say this, less real. Here, there's more passion. ... This is a way of life. This isn't something new or the 'in' thing or hipster for the sake of being a hipster."
The two-hour spectacle that is the Timbers Army affirms that it indeed is a way of life. Timber Joey, the burly lumberjack who revs his chainsaw and cuts slices from a log following each Portland goal, wasn't born when the club's original mascot, Timber Jim Serrill, started attending games in the 1970s. In the 80th minute of every match, thousands sing "You are My Sunshine," a tradition born eight years ago following the death of Serrill's daughter. The Timbers wear a rising sun emblem on their jerseys.
From the ubiquitous "No Pity" scarves (ironic in a city known for its tolerance) to the smoke bombs now sanctioned by the enthusiastic, fan-friendly Paulson, the Timbers Army holds fast to its symbols and history.
From a national perspective, it's not so surprising that soccer has taken such a firm hold in the Pacific Northwest. It's difficult to walk more than a couple of blocks in either Seattle or Portland without seeing a team flag or sign outside a bar or restaurant. Located so far from the country's traditional economic and cultural centers and settled by risk-takers and pioneers, Cascadia was called a "great, free and independent empire" by none other than Thomas Jefferson in 1813.
That independent streak remains and surely is the catalyst for the significant innovation for which the area is known.
From Boeing, Microsoft and Nike to Starbucks, Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Cobain, the Pacific Northwest has been a breeding ground for ideas that have reshaped the world. With that sort of free thinking in their DNA and with counter-culture practically the mainstream, it seems inevitable that an "underground" sport like soccer would be so emphatically embraced.
"That is it," said Timbers striker Kris Boyd, another Old Firm veteran. "They want to be part of something going forward that they can put their name to and say, 'We were there when it started.' "
Few fans in attendance Sunday in Portland were, of course. A little more than 8,000 showed up when teams calling themselves the Timbers and Sounders first played each other in May 1975. But that history carries through. And while at its launch in 1996 MLS did its best to sever all ties with the failed leagues of the past, the Cascadian fans' reverence for the nicknames, players and symbols of years gone by is a big part of what now fuels the popularity of their teams. In holding fast to tradition, they once again ignored conventional wisdom.
The Seattle and Portland clubs now are the envy of many trying to build the sport elsewhere in America.
"Everyone's now kind of realizing that history is kind of a good thing if it's done the right way," Keller said along the catwalk outside the Jeld-Wen press box, moments after he was serenaded by the 800 or so Sounders fans filling the visitors' section at the south end of the stadium. "There's no question that there's this little bit of, 'Hey, we're up here. We're doing our own thing. We don't get the recognition that maybe we should.' "
The song in his honor died down, and as kickoff approached and the din from the Timbers Army grew louder, Keller continued: "The powers that be were a bit apprehensive to bring in the groups that didn't want to forget about the old Timbers. 'You'll be the Portland Whatevers.' But it's, 'No we're not. We'll always be the Timbers.'"


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Nino on top in MSA!
Even the World Champion had to withstand a few critical moments during the race, in the process reminding his rival Julien Absalon just exactly what he still has in store taking back the crown of Mont Sainte Anne, Canada. With a 2nd in the Eliminator and a 3rd place in XCO, Jenny Rissveds is back strong.
After a two month break the 2014 UCI MTB World Cup goes into its final three rounds this month. First stop-the most classic of all mountain bike World Cups- Mont Sainte Anne, Canada. Usually the toughest of all MTB tracks, this year would be no different. On the steep climbs and in technical descents, talent shines through more obviously than usual. It was no surprise that it came down to the famous duel between the two best riders in the world- Absalon vs. Schurter.
The race unfolded in a pattern we've seen before. Together with Mathias Flückiger Nino put the hammer down in first lap while Absalon and Kulhavy where not in the top ten at the beginning. Both reacted with a good effort to make it to the front. Absalon made it all the way up to Schurter, Kulhavy got stuck in the group with the two Flückiger brothers and Spanish Sergio Mantecon. From that moment on it was one of these unpredictable eye to eye fights between Schurter and Absalon. Half way through the race the action peaked with a breath taking moment. On the most difficult descent- the famous Beatrice- Nino was riding in second position behind Julien and tried to take the inside line. He was the only one rider to be able to manage this section. Unfortunately Julien got into Nino's way. The result was a crash in a place where nobody wants to go down. Luckily, neither the body nor the bike did not sustain any damage. After a hard chase back an angry Nino was up with Julien again to battle it out for the win.
In Canada they say, "Don't poke the bear!" And like in a good Hollywood movie the excitement only gets bigger towards the end. Nino's attack came with 1 ½ laps to go on a longer climb. He managed to get 5-7 seconds out of Julien, but his French rival did not give up on the win. They both put each other into the hurt box until the end. That being said, Nino did not let go of this one, clinching his 12th World Cup victory in the process.
"Sweet how this triumph came together. Hard fighting in a tough duel and all of this here in Canada at one of the most classic of all MTB races. It is almost like a fairy tail. It is a miracle that I got out of this crash with no damage!"
Florian Vogel was shooting for a top ten result and until two laps to go it looked like he could accomplish this mission. The heat and humidity started to take out of his performance which made him fade back to 15th at the end.
Good news came from Jenny Rissveds. After a time of struggles with some health issues she is back on top of her game. In the Eliminator she only had to give way to Kathrin Stirnemann finishing 2nd. Jenny wouzld manage to get another podium spot in the XCO Women's U23 race. She finished solidly in 3rd place behind Yana Belomoina (UKR) and Margot Moschetti (FRA). This was good enough to hold on to her World Cup leader's jersey.

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Nurses can help improve vaccination rates, study suggests
More elderly and at-risk adults get their flu and pneumonia vaccinations when the shots are coordinated and given by nurses instead of doctors, a new analysis suggests.
Researchers linked the changeover to a 44-percent increase in patients' chances of getting a flu shot and a more than doubling of their likelihood of getting vaccinated against pneumonia.
Jeffrey Johnson, who worked on the study, said there's been a recent effort to get public health nurses and pharmacists involved in giving vaccines - although policies vary by state in the U.S. He said shifting responsibility to non-doctors might be especially helpful for people with chronic diseases.
"The family physician has all of the responsibility to look after the patient, and so somebody with diabetes, for example, comes in and their first concern is their blood sugar and their blood pressure and pretty soon, the time for the visit is up," Johnson, from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, told Reuters Health.
"But for a nurse in the primary care setting, (vaccinations and other preventive care) might be the first thing they're responsible for," he added.
"The evidence, we think, clearly shows that shifting the responsibility and the ability to vaccinate to non-physician personnel… That works."
The new analysis is part of research Johnson and his colleagues have been conducting on vaccinations in the elderly and people with chronic diseases - looking at both how effective they are, and how to encourage more people to get them.
His research team analyzed 77 studies of the success of financial incentives, patient outreach and other strategies to improve vaccination rates for flu and pneumonia, in particular.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all adults and children get the flu shot every year. Adults older than 65 and those with certain chronic conditions are supposed to get the so-called pneumococcal vaccine, as are young kids.
The researchers found that changing who performs vaccinations - especially putting the job in the hands of trained nurses - was one of the most successful vaccination-promoting strategies, along with calls and texts to patients reminding them about the shots.
But even with the team-change strategy, typically less than half of all eligible people got their vaccines, according to findings published in the Annals of Family Medicine.
"In the end, the effectiveness of these things is still pretty modest," Johnson said.
"We need to think of ways to amplify the effect. An obvious one would be to combine the approaches." That could mean making nurses responsible for giving the vaccines and also for reaching out to patients by phone to encourage them to come into the office, he said.
There hasn't been a formal cost analysis of the expense of clearing nurses to give vaccinations, according to Johnson. But in theory, he said, taking up a bit more of a nurse's time should be cheaper than getting doctors to give shots.


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My life is so far removed from contemporary consumerism that every once in a while, when I am exposed to the day-to-day workings of a consumer lifestyle, I am awestruck with culture shock.
Such was the case today when a realization became quite clear to me - one which had eluded me thus far in my simple life of antique-buying and online marketplaces.
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A conundrum: When is a secret ballot not a secret ballot? When you want to get rid of David Cunliffe of course!
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In February of next year the Labour Party caucus is constitutionally obliged to conduct a secret leadership ballot. The key word in this simple statement of fact is "secret". No caucus member will be required to say who he or she voted for.
None, that is, except David Cunliffe. Talk of Cunliffe's demotion or exclusion from Labour's shadow cabinet and, beyond that, of his possible expulsion from the parliamentary Labour Party, revolves largely around the issue of his refusal to say whether he will support David Shearer in that February ballot. Cunliffe is being asked to say how he will vote in a secret leadership ballot three months from now. His failure to do so is being taken as evidence of his disloyalty to Shearer and possible grounds for his expulsion from the Labour caucus.
This is not merely entirely unreasonable, it is a major breach of Labour's own constitutional rules. A caucus member is being asked to declare in advance how he will vote in a secret ballot. Read the rest of this entry »


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NATO trial asks question: Who's a terrorist?
CHICAGO (AP) — The question of when a planned protest becomes conspiracy to commit terrorism was the focus of closing arguments Thursday in the trial of three men accused of hatching a plan to throw Molotov cocktails at President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters and other Chicago sites during the 2012 NATO summit.
Prosecutor Tom Biesty argued two weeks of testimony from undercover police officers and wire recordings proved the three out-of-state activists conspired to attack the campaign office in Obama's hometown, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home and police stations.
"Were they bumbling fools or were they cold, calculating terrorists? ... That is the question you have to answer," he told jurors. Added the prosecutor, "There is one verdict — guilty. These men are terrorists."
Brian Church, 22, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Jared Chase, 29, of Keene, N.H.; and Brent Vincent Betterly, 25, of Oakland Park, Fla., pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit terrorism and other charges. Jurors withdrew to begin deliberating Thursday evening. If convicted, each defendant could face decades in prison.
Defense attorney Thomas Durkin later ridiculed the notion that what the three activists were caught on recordings discussing could possibly be compared to the acts of al Qaida or other known terrorist groups.
Reaching into an exhibit box, Durkin lifted a slingshot that was among the items the activists brought to Chicago. Holding it up to jurors, he said mockingly, "A weapon of mass destruction. Tools of terrorism, for sure."
Durkin noted he had called his client, Chase, and the other defendants "goofs" in his opening, and he told jurors he stood by that assessment. He also held up an incomplete gas mask they brought to Chicago.
"Talk about how stupid they are — to reinforce my goof theory. They brought a gas mask and didn't bring the filter," he said.
The outcome of the Illinois trial is being closely watched, said Durkin, precisely because many share his belief prosecutors were overzealous in slapping the label 'terrorism' on the protestors' alleged crimes.
"This case is a big deal, don't kid yourself about that," he told jurors. "If these people can be labeled terrorists, we are all in trouble."
Molly Armour, Betterly's lawyer later echoed that, asking, "Is this what the war on terror has come to?"
Prosecutors paint the suspects as sinister, revolution-minded anarchists who were bent on setting parts of the nation's third largest city ablaze. They eagerly sought to work with undercover agents as they created Molotov cocktails out of beer bottles with gasoline, the state attorney said.
Defense attorneys say the officers posing as activists egged on the three, who were, they argued, frequently too drunk or too high on marijuana to take any meaningful steps planning attacks.
Michael Deutch, Church's attorney, conceded to jurors that his client had brought a bow and arrow, and a throwing star with him to Chicago. But he said there was a simple explanation.
"He has a fetish ... He thinks he's a ninja warrior," he said.
Biesty rejected the portrayal of the defendants as naive and detached.
He cited wiretap recordings in which Chase is heard talking about dropping a firecracker into a bottle of gas and saying, "If you put one of those in a bottle and throw... You cover 'em in a ball of fire."
"Not drunken bravado — cool and calculating," the prosecutor said about the defendants. He added, "To intimidate the city of Chicago. That was their plan."
Terrorism cases are almost always filed in federal court, and Illinois prosecutors haven't said why they chose to charge the men under the state's statute.
But defense attorney Deutsch said prosecutors brought the ominous-sounding terrorism charges to make a splash in the media. In so doing, he said, they had "trivialized" the menace of actual terrorism.
There was one other case of someone charged under Illinois' terrorism statute.
Southern Illinois University campus police found a note in a man's abandoned car that they believed was a written threat of an attack on the school. He said they were rap lyrics. He was convicted in 2011 of trying to make a terroristic threat and sentenced to five years in prison. The conviction was later overturned.
Illinois and 35 other states passed terrorism laws after the 9/11 attacks in what were seen as largely symbolic gestures; few of the states' statutes have ever been used, according to New York's Center on National Security. Federal prosecutors try the vast majority of terrorism cases nationwide.
The center's director, Karen Greenberg, said that makes the NATO protesters' trial in Chicago of interest even beyond Illinois.
"Will state authorities begin bringing these cases with more regularity?" Greenberg said in an interview from New York. "How this case is decided may have everything to do with the answer."
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Merit badge requirements
- 1. Explain what citizenship in the world means to you and what you think it takes to be a good world citizen.
- 2. Explain how one becomes a citizen in the United States, and explain the rights, duties, and obligations of U.S. citizenship. Discuss the similarities and differences between the rights, duties, and obligations of U.S. citizens and the citizens of two other countries.
- 3. Do the following:
- a. Pick a current world event. In relation to this current event, discuss with your counselor how a country's national interest and its relationship with other countries might affect areas such as its security, its economy, its values, and the health of its citizens.
- b. Select a foreign country and discuss with your counselor how its geography, natural resources, and climate influence its economy and its global partnerships with other countries.
- 4. Do TWO of the following:
- a. Explain international law and how it differs from national law. Explain the role of international law and how international law can be used as a tool for conflict resolution.
- b. Using resources such as major daily newspapers, the Internet (with your parent's permission), and news magazines, observe a current issue that involves international trade, foreign exchange, balance of payments, tariffs, and free trade. Explain what you have learned. Include in your discussion an explanation of why countries must cooperate in order for world trade and global competition to thrive.
- c. Select TWO of the following organizations and describe their role in the world.
- 1. The United Nations
- 2. The World Court
- 3. World Organization of the Scout Movement
- 4. The World Health Organization
- 5. Amnesty International
- 6. The International Committee of the Red Cross
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- a. Discuss the differences between constitutional and nonconstitutional governments.
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- b. Describe the roles of the following in the conduct of foreign relations.
- 1. Ambassador
- 2. Consul
- 3. Bureau of International Information Programs
- 4. Agency for International Development
- 5. United States and Foreign Commercial Service
- c. Explain the purpose of a passport and visa for international travel.
- 7. Do TWO of the following and share with your counselor what you have learned:
- a. Visit the Web site (With your parent/guardian's permission) of the U.S. State Department. Learn more about an issue you find interesting that is discussed on this Web site.
- b. Visit the Web site (With your parent/guardian's permission) of an international news organization or foreign government, OR examine a foreign newspaper available at your local library, bookstore, or newsstand. Find a news story about a human right realized in the United States that is not recognized in another country.
- c. Visit with a student or Scout from another country and discuss the typical values, holidays, ethnic foods, and traditions practiced or enjoyed there.
- d. Attend a world Scout jamboree.
- e. Participate in or attend an international event in your area, such as an ethnic festival, concert, or play.
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- 4c2: The Folly of the International Court A Contrary View
- 4c3: World Organization of the Scout Movement
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The televised second-round clash on December 2 will be the first time the teams have met since the original Wimbledon FC, FA Cup winners in 1988, were relocated to Milton Keynes in 2003. AFC Wimbledon was formed in the wake of that controversial move.
After almost a decade of animosity between the two sets of supporters, ill-feeling in the AFC Wimbledon camp has already reared its head in anticipation of the forthcoming tie with fans threatening to not attend the game at stadium:mk.
Winkelman said: "I'd be very disappointed if they didn't turn up to support their team. In the past Wimbledon have been a team that needs supporting and that's still the case now.
"I can understand the sensitivity with it but the players on the pitch need, and deserve, supporting."
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Spa Valley Railway » All Events
Afternoon Tea at the Spa Valley Railway!
Travelling on our Afternoon Tea train, you will be able to experience a traditional English pastime of Afternoon Tea but this time hauled by one of our Steam and/or Heritage Diesel locomotives, this is the way to spend an afternoon out in style
Throughout 2018, board your train at Tunbridge Wells West for 15:00 and be shown to your seat. The train will depart for 15:20 hauled by one of our powerful 1960's Heritage Diesel Locomotives. You will travel to Eridge station enjoying a wonderful afternoon tea en route, which will be at your tables in Afternoon Tea Baskets ready for you. At Eridge as your train arrives you'll be able to see the steam engine ready to haul your train back up the hill to Tunbridge Wells West. Departure from Eridge will be at 16:10 arriving at Tunbridge Wells West at 16:40.
When booking tickets online, please ensure you click the "choose your seats" option at the top of the page after you have entered your menu requirements. This will open the seating for the train and you click on anything that is highlighted in blue to select your seats. This then takes you back to the same page where you can then go to the bottom of the page and click checkout. This then takes you to the page where you add your address and payment details to complete your booking.
If you have any dietary requirements (gluten free, vegetarian etc.) please choose these options at the time of booking, it is impossible for us to make alternative arrangements on the day.
Classic Afternoon Tea Menu
Three finger sandwiches with fillings:
Smoked Salmon with Cracked Black Pepper & Lemon
Free Range Egg Mayonnaise with Rocket
Baked Ham & Wholegrain Mustard
Scone with Jam & Clotted Cream
Afternoon Tea Cakes
Chocolate & Raspberry Slice
Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
Fruit & Cream filled Tartlet
Mini Shortbread Biscuit
A selection of teas:
English Breakfast
Decaffeinated Tea
Or Coffees:
Filter Coffee
Decaffeinated Coffee
What's included?
• One return journey from Tunbridge Wells West to Eridge with Steam and/or Heritage Diesel
• A traditional Afternoon Tea, either Classic, Luxury or Celebratory dependent on ticket type selected
Afternoon Tea Prices:
• Table of Two - £70
• Table of Four - £140
Our popular Afternoon Tea service operates on selected 15:20 departures on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year from Tunbridge Wells West.
Please note that whilst every effort is made to operate a Steam locomotive when advertised, in unavoidable circumstances a Heritage Diesel may be used.
Wine List
Mondelli Pinot Grigio – 12%
This classic Pinot Grigio shows enticing aromas of citrus fruit and pear drops.
Hardys Varietial Chardonnay – 13%
A delicious dry Chardonnay with rich varietal melon and peach fllavours.
McGuigan Estate Merlot 12.5%
A wine with rich fruit flavours of plum and red berry, balanced by subtle oak.
Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo - 13.5%
A cherry red colour, its rich aromas have a pronounced intensity with an initial scent of ripe red fruit followed by gentle sweet notes of vanilla and spices.
Blossom Hill White Zinfandel Rosé - 10%
A medium bodied wine filled with delightful aromas of strawberries and the flavour of red, ripe watermelon.
Mondelli Pinot Grigio Blush – 12%
A delicately coloured wine with aromas of wild strawberries, zesty minerality and flavours of forest fruits.
Vino Spumante Prosecco - 10.5%
75cl – £20.00 per bottle, 20cl – £8.00 per bottle
This elegant Prosecco Spumante has delicate lemon fruit notes and a refreshing lively style.
Please note that only drinks purchased on board from our waiting staff may be consumed on any Spa Valley Railway dining trains. Diners who wish to bring their own wine (including sparkling) or champagne will be charged corkage per bottle at: £17 wine, £20 champagne and £25 wine box.
Private hire Afternoon Tea
Our Afternoon Tea train is available for private hire on days we're already operating or on days when the railway is otherwise closed to the general public. This must be pre-booked at least two months in advance, and is dependent on our own services and our caterers availability.
We can cater for up to 78 guests for Afternoon Tea and can even take you from either Tunbridge Wells, Groombridge or Eridge stations to a destination on our line of your choice! This is the perfect way to celebrate that all important anniversary, birthday or for business/corporate functions.
Prices for private hire Afternoon Tea with the Classic menu start at £35 per person. On days when we are not already operating then our Afternoon prices as already stated however a private hire fee of £1,500 also applies. This fee includes use of the Spa Valley Railway with a Steam locomotive and carriages for up to four return trips between Tunbridge Wells West & Groombridge, this fee does not lower if less trips are undertaken.
To get a firm quote and discuss your requirements for a private hire Afternoon Tea please contact our Administrator here. The prices quoted above may vary depedent on your own requirements, the minimum private hire fee is £1,500.
Some photos of our Afternoon Tea
Terms & Conditions for all dining trains can be found by clicking this link
Booking information
For this service you can only book a complete 'Table for 2 Persons' or a 'Table for 4 Persons'.
Ensure you book the correct number of tables for the people in your party. Coach C is the only carriage available for this service.
On some occasions it may be necessary to seat customers who have purchased a 'Table for 2 Persons' on a 'Table for 4 Persons'. It may therefore be that you are sat opposite another couple at a 'Table for 4 Persons' should there not be enough tables of two.
Note that a £10 admin fee applies to all booking alterations.
For our full refund, cancellations and alterations please see here.


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- Embellished with different sizes of stones, acrylics, crystal and rhinestone threads.
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This is a true "samba" costume that is made to last. Hand made by a professional carnaval atelier in Rio, this costume is designed for you samba professional dancer. It is fabricated with the best quality material, hand made with hand sewn stones, rhinestones and "crystals" of various colors and sizes.
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Last month's tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut has drawn attention to the safety of children in school. However, emergency plans are something the Smyrna School District and local police departments continually review in an effort to keep students and staff safe.
Every year, the school district meets with administrators and Smyrna and Clayton police departments to go through the district's emergency management procedures, said district Superintendent Debbie Wicks. The procedure book includes all types of emergency plans from gas leaks to intruders. This meeting was held before winter break.
"We met to review our safety plans, but also to hear from them what new safety issues they might know of," Wicks said.
Preparing for an emergency
From drills to training sessions, Wicks said the Smyrna School District is trying to be as proactive as possible.
"We feel like we're doing all that we can to be safe," Wicks said.
The district is in the process of updating radio systems in the schools, as well as addressing other areas of concern.
Administrators also attend trainings throughout the year. More recently, a representative from each school went to the University of Delaware for an active shooter training.
"All of the trainings we go to, all of the discussions with our police, fire companies, and first responders, all of our discussions keep us alert," Wicks said. "They keep us active in being proactive in safety. And we'll always be doing more."
One area Wicks feels gives the district an advantage in emergency response is the district's close relationship with local public safety and town officials, and the fact that the district has three school resource officers (SRO).
Cameras were installed at John Bassett Moore Intermediate School last year, with the school recently receiving a monitor to place in the front office. Now instead of just Principal Elyse Baerga being able to keep an eye on things from her office, the school is under constant supervision as secretaries, staff and even visitors can keep an eye on the monitor.
Practice makes perfect
Fire drills are required to be done every month at each school. Intruder alerts are also done once a year.
JBM had an intruder alert drill prior to winter break, which Baerga said was well received with the students doing an outstanding job. During the alert, the school safety team checks every classroom, unlocks the doors, and makes sure the students are hidden and safe.
"We had already scheduled our intruder alert prior to the tragedies that took place in Connecticut," Baerga said. "So that just served as a reminder to our students as to why these types of drills are so important and why just like a fire drill, you should take it that much seriously."
Baerga said the school hopes to do another intruder alert before the end of the school year.
Wicks said there was a gas leak at Clayton Intermediate School this year when a contractor hit a gas pipe while putting in a new playground. Because of emergency planning, the school was able to evacuate quickly.
"We were able to evacuate the school and move to a safe location in two minutes," Wicks said. "And then in about 15 minutes once a decision was made that this was not going to be quickly fixed, we were able to get our buses in and take all those students to the middle school."
A community concern
The topic of emergency planning in the school came up in a Smyrna Public Safety Committee meeting earlier this month. Councilman Anthony DeFeo, the committee's chair, asked Smyrna Police Chief Wil Bordley if there was any consideration in putting a school resource officer at all the schools.
An SRO is currently placed at Smyrna High School, Smyrna Middle School, and Clayton Elementary.
Bordley said having an SRO at each school would be a huge undertaking as there are so many schools [eight] in the district.
Resident and local business owner Howard Johnson asked if there was a definitive plan. Johnson lives across the street from Smyrna Elementary and wanted to make sure students in the district are protected.
"We have copies of the blueprints for all the schools and have lockdown, evacuation plans," Bordley said. "We have a good solid plan."
Moving forward
While the district will continue to prepare for emergency situations, Wicks said the fear of what could happen won't stop the school from continuing on with normal activities.
"The reality is we have football games, we have basketball games, we're not going to stop going out to recess, we're going to live our lives," Wicks said. "We're going to be as proactive as we can be with our schools, but our schools do not have fences around them with barbwire on top of them."
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You were smoking on a cigarette
Talking about the deficit
Putting all them wild boys down
A-like a drunken Mona Lisa or the Leanin' Tower of Pisa
You were hanging off the edge of town
I overheard Afghanistan is safer than a minivan
Left me wonderin' what I should do
Ah, you're like a four leaf clover
I just had to come on over
I've never seen a woman like you
You was falling like the Alamo
Drinking fast and talking slow
Looking like it's time to go home
Were you hitting on the stripper cause you can't afford to tip her
Or just afraid of being alone
You was openly frustrated
You said Dylan's over rated
For singing Tangled Up In Blue
I don't know what I was thinking I could feel my heart a-sinking
I have never seen a fellow like you
Ain't that the way we do it's true
We fall for the first one
How come it always ends up the worst one?
Well you're probably a Democrat,
What the hell is wrong with that?
Nothing if you're Taliban
I see, well, I bet you slept with half the south
Don't you ever shut your mouth?
How much did you pay for that tan?
More than you paid for them boots
Oh, shouldn't you be purging?
You're probably still a virgin
I can't believe you're not on The View
Have to have another round, it's looking like we're trouble bound
I have never seen another like you
Ain't that the way we do it's true you take the breath from me
It seems like you are bound to be the death of me
Oh, well, a couple hours later, we were in the elevator
A-making out like Bonnie and Clyde
We were dizzy from the love we found
Throwin' up and goin' down
Lord it's been a hell of a ride
I'm having trouble breathing
Well I probably should be leaving
You know I'm up in room 402
Well I gotta hand it to you
There's a chance I'm gonna screw you
I have never seen another like you
I don't know if it's forever
But I'm glad that we're together
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In Memoriam: Cyril L. Fennelly
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution announces with great sorrow the death of retiree Cyril L. Fennelly on September 26, in Falmouth. He was 92.
Cyril was born on May 2, 1920, in Somerville, MA. He was the son of the late Canice and Anna Mae Fennelly. He received a diploma from English High School, Boston in 1937.
Cyril served in the United States Coast Guard for 33 years. He later began his career at WHOI in June 1973 as a stock clerk. In December of that year, he became the Institution's safety coordinator. He retired in 1984.
Cyril is survived by his wife, Olga A. (Blumburh) Fennelly; his son, Tom C. Fennelly of New York; his son-in-law, Kurt Hinson of Falmouth; and grandchildren, Kristin Hinson of East Falmouth, Crystal Hinson of New Bedford, Mark Bingham of Framingham, and Tara DeGaetano of Douglas. Cyril was predeceased by his daughters Patricia A. Fennelly and Lynette R. Hinson.
A period of visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, October 2, at the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Falmouth. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m., at St. Patrick's Church, 511 Main Street, Falmouth. Burial will follow at the Churchyard in Woods Hole.
Some of the information for this obituary was taken from the Cape Cod Times.
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In the fall of 1799, George Washington wrote to his nephew: "Two hundred gallons of Whiskey will be ready this day for your call, and the sooner it is taken the better, as the demand for this article (in these parts) is brisk."
The whiskey Washington spoke of was produced in his own distillery, at Mount Vernon, Va., and the popularity of the spirit (in these parts) remains. Mount Vernon historians-turned-distillers have been busy making Washington's unaged rye whiskey, following his recipe and manual methods, since early this month and will put 1,100 bottles up for sale in April.
The team, led by former Maker's Mark master distiller Dave Pickerell, has perfected the craft since they began distilling at the old mill twice a year beginning in 2009. (A $2.1 million grant from the distilled spirits industry helped fund the project.) And the demand for their product has grown: The waiting list is more than 4,000 for this year's batch.
Without electricity, the seven distillers — mostly historians and tour guides at the Mount Vernon estate — chop their own wood to burn and heat the boilers, which are filled with water brought in by a water mill from the adjacent pond. They also grind about 4,400 pounds of locally grown grain and manually churn vats of prefermented grains, known as mash. The process takes three weeks, and they do it twice a year. But guides at Mount Vernon are used to getting their hands dirty. Distillery manager Steve Bashore also runs the blacksmith shop there.
Also rising in popularity are tours of Washington's gristmill and distillery, three miles west of the main estate, which are included in the price of general admission and run from Saturday to Oct. 31. Although distillation ends before tour season begins, visitors can expect to see the inside of the distillery and a demonstration of how the mixture is mashed and boiled.
Bashore said being part of the distillation process has allowed him to give tours with greater depth. "Now, it's very rare that we get stumped" by a question, he said. "From working with Dave and doing the process, we can explain: What is a heads cut? What happens when the stills first kick off? What are you looking for in proofs? What about the yeast?"
Pickerell, who became a consultant to craft distilleries since leaving his post in Kentucky with Maker's Mark, said making whiskey manually at Mount Vernon has brought him to another level. He can now guess the proof of a batch within a tenth of a percent. And, after a comedic accident that left the floor of the distillery covered in two feet of foam, he has learned how to control temperatures to keep whiskey from foaming — a method he had to turn to 18th-century books to learn.(If it nevertheless starts to foam, adding lard will keep it from overflowing.) He has also grown to appreciate the hard work and sweat our forefathers put into making alcohol.
"I think of this as my spring workout," he said. "The level of manual labor is strenuous. At Maker's Mark, everything is done by pumps and pipes. People don't have buckets to run."
Washington began producing rye whiskey and brandy in 1798, the year before his death, as a business. With only eight men — two paid, six enslaved — Mount Vernon produced 11,000 gallons of alcohol a year in 1798 and 1799, more than any other distillery on the East Coast at that time, say historians at Mount Vernon. The distillery fell into disrepair soon after Washington's death and burned down in 1814.
The Commonwealth of Virginia bought and restored the gristmill next to the distillery in 1932 but, because of Prohibition, left the distillery untouched. It was not until 2007 that the distillery was excavated and reopened.
"People are fascinated to learn that George Washington was the original craft distiller," said Lisa Hawkins, spokeswoman for the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. She praised the project for preserving "America's distilling heritage" and reminding people of Washington's side act as an entrepreneur — a successful one, at that.
At $95 a bottle, the whiskey will be sold to those on the waiting list, but a portion will be reserved for Mount Vernon's gift shop, where bottles usually fly off the shelf on the first day. The bottles will go on sale at 10 a.m. next Thursday. Unlike today, Americans of Washington's era drank their rye unaged, so first-time tasters might be surprised by its grainy flavor.


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i don't even know why i like her so much. she is spritish, like a fashionista pixie wit her little pig tail buns, her little skirt and her wizard of oz red shoes. i also love how happy she seems.
that trim better not be real
she looks so familiar.. is she the same girl from october in the purple cardigan? or april in the white ruffle blouse? are they all the same person (hehe) or am i way of base?
anyways, she's cute :] i like her shoes.
She's adorable. Please no small-minded comments on her red shoes.
Wow, what a cutie!
gorgeous…almost like an italian, subdued interpretation of harajuku.
I'm in love.
Adorable girl, adorable smile. I like how her red, lovely ballerina shoes compliment and in the same time contrast with the rest of her outfit. Great as usual.
This is fur done right: funky, fun and quirky. Not stodgy at all. I love this look including the cute double pigtails in her hair. What a great unique sense of style this woman has.
Thanks for inspiring me everyday, Sart! :)
Love, love, love the jacket! Not so sure about the hair…
Cute, lovely, charming, cheerful, adorable. I mean: the girl, the hair style, the clothes, the shoes… ;)
Even if the fur trim is not fake, what usually makes be feel bitter… Looks like natural… Hmm, I guess… But maybe not. Well, I don't know :)
Ah, here we go! She popped to my mind lately and I was wondering how she was doing, what she would be wearing now, what her hair was like etc. Like an acquaintance you hadn't seen in a while. Nice to see you again, girl!
She looks like a cat!
(That's the first thing that crossed my mind.)
I loooooooove and heartily approve of the red shoes that simply POP from the otherwise similarly toned outfit.
What a cutiepie!
I love those red shoes! And she looks so happy in them!!
i love it! i like the splash of colour her shoes give her outfit.
The shoes are amazing!
the red shoes… the red shoes :)
She exudes style and personality! Fantastic!
Very whimsical! I can see that short is huge these days…She is Audrey Hepburn isn't she? What a great smile–the best accessory.
This is some one who has fun with her look. I imagine that the way that coat moves when she walks has got to be fun and feel good against the skin. The shoes sort of echo the hair — together they make the look pixieish when it could otherwise look decadent (the coat, mostly). I imagine the outfit without the coat could be rather conservative, but again, the shoes and the hair make it playful, so it works the same way both inside and out on the street. Just wonderful!
Is this the same woman from last year with the beautiful ruffled grey tuxedo shirt? She's got mad style.
Hurrah! Someone adorable with no statement bag! I mean, she's still probably worth a small fortune, but it's refreshing to see someone that doesn't look like they're imitating 23-year-old hollywood floozies. I do particularly like the mix of textures, it's quite striking.
Eventhough I am not a very big fan of fur I like this look very much. the dress is simple in structure so it coincides well with the sweater and coat. the red shoes are fabulous and she has a great smile. Fun and Chic!
I love the shoes!!!
She seems so sweet and happy.
How cute!!!
there is no way she can look this cute everyday?
the buttons on this jacket…sit perfectly alongside the gray and blue of the coat. the white of the buttons and the red shoes subtly pop giving the outfit a little more character whilst perfectly complimenting the barrage of neutral colors; and the top…amazing material! is that silk?
I wonder how much of her hair color plays a role in the aesthetic of the outfit…I wonder if it would work as well with blonde-haired woman…
does anyone know where those shoes are from? and beautiful dress! and smile :)
That jacket would definitely catch my attention on the street!
Meooow! Love the hairdo, just like kittens ears sticking out! The coat is divine, especially the colours and textures. Refreshing to see flat shoes instead of the clobby heels with open toes and opaque tights.
She looks like a cute anime! Pretty ensemble, and best of all, a gamine grinning.
There's something really adorable here. I like the way she's done a lot of the season's favorites (tights, patent, shirt dress) but in a way that's a bit uncanny and humourous. This is really fresh and she doesn't look like she's suffering for fashion.
Everything is wearable but it's done in areally cool way.
And oh, that smile! It's great to see happy people!
Charming childish look. She seems like a japanese cartoon character: from the little buns to the little red shoes. The smile matches the rest. Fresh and sweet.
Although this look is fun and unique, this woman is dressed waaaaaay to young for her years. I love all of the pieces except the coat. I think she could add a significant amount of sophistication without losing the fun and youthful glow she seems to be going for with a different coat.
I loove her hair. so unique. and is that a navy blue sweater underneath with gold accents? i love the layering she did with the various shades of blue, especially over the rather plain silk dress beneath. amazing.
the red shoes are such a great touch to compliment the hair. absolutely adorable smile : ) cheers girl!
aww, how sweet! i love the blue houndstooth with the red flats. And the hair is adorable. Her bangs will be the inspiration for my own hair cut in a few days!
I can't believe everyone loved the shoes… that's the only thing I would've changed; I'd wear gold.
Those flats look like a new pair we have at Kenneth Cole that just came in. Shiny red patent.
wow. she is the epitome of cute an fun.
she is my new best friend, just cause she's the kind of girl that would be you know?
love the little cardigan with yellow detail.
such a pretty face!!
Thos shoes would last about five minutes on that pavement.
I agree with the cat comment. The pigtails sticking up look like ears, together with the fur give her a feline look.
She is adorable, I imagine that she must look that way no matter what she is wearing, but she has a great sense of style nonetheless.
I love her smile!! She's my favorite "regular" from your wonderful blog. I always love what she wears. ^..^
I've got a girlcrush. She reminds me also of Natalie Portman, beautiful in a very childlike way.
she is so cute! and i love the red shoes!
I think this outfit is just perfect for her! She is so pretty and sweet and so are her clothes. From tip to toe.
lovely! this is the way i always want to look…*sigh*
Audrey Hepburn meets Minnie Mouse… being an unashamed dead animal lover i think the fur is FABULOUS with the red shoes that lighten the whole effect. She's great!
:) She's so cute! Bet she's really fun to be with.
:( That's real fur isn't it? Hope it's recycled fur…
cute! and I wish i could go to milano sigh…
She has a certain other-worldliness. The fur, the coiffure. This look says, Ewok!
Really nice pictures!!
You know I shouldn't like this but she is irresistible. Such a cutie, and she just looks like someone you know you'd like.
This shot contains some good fashion in that it shows individuality and spunk, but it's 100% about the girl. She's oozing chutzpah!
I love her quirkiness. Clothes tell a lot about a person's character, and she seems like a very fun person. It seems like her clothes make her happy. She's not dressing for the sake of fashion, but rather to enjoy herself.
(I do hope the fur is fake. It is very cute, but if it's real, it should not be promoted.)
there she is! what a cutie!
Oh man, are the pigtail braided buns coming back? I used to love doing that with my hair when I was 12… I wish I was gamine enough to pull it off now.
I also love that each piece itself isn't necessarily fabulous, but the way she's wearing them makes the ensemble what it is.
As others have commented, this girl is very cute. I love her dress and her stockings (grey!). I also love what she did with her hair, her bag, jacket and her red shoes. However, all those elements together? No. It looks too much like a Japanese cartoon. I can understand that people like it, but it is too much ÔÇśgoing back to childhoodÔÇÖ at one time for me. And that coatÔÇŽ IÔÇÖm not a fan.
It's cute, but in a mutton dressed as lamb kind of way, and with maybe a dallop of escaped mental patient pulling anything and everything off the neighbor's laundry rack. And the shoes and tights make her look stumpy. Killer smile, though, which can save almost anything.
miao from milano.
the photographs you take depicting people all over the world really makes me appreciate the human race. i love the way you are able to capture their quirks in a single image. i love her coat and shoes and the buns in her hair definitely helps define both her style and personality.
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Ouch… that was harsh. A perfect objectivity a.k.a constructive criticism? But I liked that though. You made me laugh :)))
she's adorable, looks sweet and quirky. it's definitely not my style (it could use a bit more editting and toning down) but i appreciate she's having fun with her look. i'd feel very happy seeing her walking down the street
This photo is an example of why your blog simply brightens my day! Her look is unique and fun and her smile is irresistible. I have the impression that how she dresses is a reflection of how she sees the world–as a romantic comedy with amusing bright spots. She's optimistic. Brava! ps the fur looks real to me
I never really look at what she's wearing – her face is stunning! That hair style suits her very well and I love the Dorothy-esque red shoes!
She┬┤s so cute with her smile and all!
She's so sweet! Her hair is adorable.
Love, love, love all of it. The colors, textures, no makeup. I would have liked to see a little heel on those cute shoes.
this girl is waaay cute!! love her hair, her smile, her style.
she is entirely too cute!
love the coat.
i love her outfit. i'm seeing more of those little buns up top & i can't get enough of them. she looks cozy and sweet
Bj├Ârk meets Emmanuelle Alt!
i love the way it looks as though she just threw this look together and ran out the door. she looks so spontaneous and fresh.
each piece she's wearing is very simple but together has such impact!
her look is expressive and experimental without looking calculated or trying too hard. i'd love to see the rest of her wardrobe!
Sart!! You've been publishing pics of this girl since you started going to all Milano shows. I'm really intrigued by her style. Is she an editor, Does she work in the fashion industry? C'mon, unveil it for us …
so cute! in a good way!
She is really cute. I love her outfit; just the way it works. I wish American women would dress like her.
She has a great sense of style.. I also thought of a kitten when I first saw her.. She's chic with an element of fun
from I can say
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She is so beautiful with this cutty smile
She looks like a kitten esp with tht hairdo..
I have seen her THREE TIMES on different fashion blogs. she's a pro.
very cute although not my cup of tea.
Those shoes are Lanvin, like the ones Nicole richie have!
Love the blog <3
The shoes are red patent leather clarks active air Mary Jane flats. They are no longer on sale but they can bought second hand on eBay also, they come in plumb blue and black if I remember righly.


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Microsatellite Instability in Anal Squamous Cell Carcinomas of HIV-Positive Versus HIV-Negative Patients
In the highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) era, the incidence of many cancers
remains higher in the HIV-positive than in the general population. This is not only true for
AIDS-defining malignancies, such as Kaposi's sarcoma or lymphoma, but also for other
cancers, which comprise 58% of all neoplasms in a recently described US cohort [1]. This
trend has generated renewed interest in understanding the molecular mechanisms of
carcinogenesis in the immune suppressed patient. Potential explanations include prolonged
survival of patients with HIV on HAART, high incidence of co-infection with oncogenic
viruses, and exposure to risks such as smoking and alcohol [2].
Squamous cell carcinoma of the anus (SCCA) requires integration of human papillomavirus
(HPV) DNA into anal canal cell chromosomes. HIV-positive men are at increased risk for
developing anal cancer. A Swiss study linking the Swiss HIV cohort study and Swiss cantonal
cancer registries has shown greatly elevated SIRs for anal cancer (SIR = 33.4, 95% CI =
10.5-78.6) [3]. Clearly, HPV-HIV coinfection plays a major role in SCCA development, but
whether this contribution is associated with distinct molecular pathway of carcinogenesis,
remains hypothetical [4].
Anal cancer occurs earlier in HIV-positive individuals (mean age 37 years) compared with
HIV-negative men (58 years) and HIV-negative women (65 years). This difference of two
decades in age of onset supports the hypothesis that the biology of SCCA differs between
HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients [5]. The effect of HIV infection on the natural
history of anal HPV infection is poorly understood, but most experts agree on two points: 1)
95% of HIV-positive homosexual men are co-infected with HPV; and 2) HIV infection favors
persistence of HPV infection within the ano-genital tract (uterine cervix, vagina, and anal
Two major and mutually exclusive types of genomic instability are involved in cancer
progression. The first, known as chromosomal instability (CIN), results from a series of
genetic changes, including activation of oncogenes and inactivation of tumor-suppressor
genes such as p53 and APC. The second, known as microsatellite instability (MSI), results
from somatic (acquired) inactivation of DNA mismatch repair genes (MMR), such as MLH1 (by
hypermethylation of its promoter), typically leading to mutation of genes with coding
microsatellites, such as BAT 25, BAT26 and CAT25, transforming growth factor receptor II
(TGF-RII) and BAX [6].
MSI reflects genomewide instability (resulting from a deficient MMR system), and occurs at
increased frequency in HIV-associated cervical intraepithelial and lung neoplasia. In both
cases, the frequency of MSI was six fold greater in the HIV-associated tumors, compared with
tumors of HIV-indeterminate patients [7]. Others authors have also reported a high rate of
MSI in Kaposi's sarcomas and aggressive lymphomas obtained from HIV-infected patients,
whereas there is no evidence of similar instability in lesions from HIV-negative patients
[8]. The recent observation that the MSI phenotype is restricted to HIV-related lymphomas
suggests that a cardinal feature of cancer, such as genetic instability, can be highly
influenced by host immunity [9].
MSI status of SCCA in HIV-positive patients has never been investigated, but we have
performed a CIN analysis of tumor specimens from 18 HIV- and 10 HIV+ patients diagnosed with
SCCA in two US institutions [10]. Tumors in HIV-negative patients were more likely to
present CIN than were tumors in HIV-positive patients (24.1% versus 6.6%, P<0.001).
Consistent loss of heterozygosity (LOH) on chromosomes 17p, 18q, 5q, and 11q was observed in
HIV-negative patients with SCCA. By contrast, allelic loss at 17p, 5q, and 18q was virtually
absent in tumors of HIV-positive individuals, indicating that immune suppression promote
SCCA progression through an alternate pathway to CIN.
Own Research in the Field:
The applicant is a colorectal surgeon, directly involved in the treatment of patients with
anorectal malignancies since 2001. He has collected preliminary data showing specific
patterns of molecular aberrations in HIV-related SCCA. These findings have been published in
peer-reviewed journals, with the consequence that the applicant is regularly solicited by
Editors to write expert opinions and state of the art reviews in the field.
The Swiss cohort of HIV-positive patients will provide a unique opportunity to conduct this
research, because of the large number of individuals already enrolled in the existing
database, and the existing expertise in the field developed by Professor Hirschel and his
team. A large population of patients is indeed a sine qua none condition to start this
project due to the relative rarity of these tumors.
Last but not least, the molecular aspect of this research will be conducted in the
laboratory of Dr Pierre Hutter, PhD, who is a leader in our country for the detection of
hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC). Thus, Dr Hutter laboratory will provide
an excellent environment to perform the molecular analyses described herein.
Study Hypotheses:
We hypothesize that, in the HIV population, microsatellite instability, rather than
chromosomal instability, is the favoured pathway for rapid progression of anal
intra-epithelial neoplasia towards invasive SCCA. The second hypothesis is that, by
comparison, MSI is either absent or at least very rare in SCCA of HIV-negative individuals.
Study Aims and Objectives
The primary objective of this study is to assess microsatellite instability status in tumor
specimens of 15 HIV-positive patients from the Swiss Cohort who were diagnosed with SCCA; an
interim analysis will then be performed to determine the incidence of MSI in SCCA of
HIV-positive patients. If a majority of tumours exhibit MSI in this population, we will
proceed with the second part of the study, which objective is to perform the same analyses
in similar tumors of 15 HIV-negative patients, and thus to compare the molecular profiles of
SCCA in both populations. By doing so, the potential role of immune suppression in
carcinogenesis progression might be established.
Study Design and Plan
Patients from the Swiss HIV cohort with a biopsy-proven diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma
of the anus will be identified using the existing database. We choose to analyse at least 15
samples, depending on availability, between 3 SHCS centers. Tumors from HIV-negative
patients who underwent surgery for SCCA will be retrieved from the Department of Pathology
of University Hospital Geneva, pending review of the protocol by the local Ethics Committee.
All tumor samples will be reassessed for confirmation of diagnosis by a pathologist. For
each patient, paraffin blocks with both tumor tissue and normal mucosa will be selected for
DNA extraction and polymerase chain reaction at microsatellite targets. The tissues were
routinely collected from the operating room, fixed in buffered formalin, embedded in
paraffin, and stored for a variable number of months prior to selection for analysis.
Paraffin-embedded blocks will be cut with a microtome into 20-µm thick sections. Using a
sterile scalpel blade, areas of normal (non-tumor) and cancer tissue will be microdissected
under a dissecting microscope utilizing a haematoxylin and eosin-stained section as a guide.
The specimens will be deparaffinised in toluol, purified with absolute ethanol, and
centrifuged at 14,000 rpm. Previous experience in Dr Hutter's laboratory has demonstrated
that it is indeed technically possible to perform this type of molecular analysis in
paraffin-embedded tumour specimen.
We will use the reference panel of microsatellite primers recommended for colorectal cancer
specimens to determine the presence of microsatellite instability in SCCA. These include the
microsatellite markers BAT25, BAT26, as well as CAT25.
Study Evaluations:
Initial evaluation of data will be performed after analysis of the first 15 tumours
specimen. If MSI is detected in the HIV-positive population, further investigation will be
conducted in tumors of HIV-negative patients. Data analysis will be subject to progress
reports conducted with all investigators at regular intervals. We chose to restrict, at
least initially, our analysis to 15 tumours for three reasons:
1. This is a relatively rare cancer, and it is unlikely that we will be able to retrieve
more than 25 SCCA patients from the Swiss HIV cohort.
2. Our previous study was conducted with 18 tumours specimen in each group, and the
differences between groups were statistically significant.
3. This is a pilot exploratory study, and the working hypothesis may prove wrong; it is
therefore critical to limit the initial costs in accordance with the study budget and
availability of Dr Hutter's expertise. If our hypothesis is supported by the initial
results, we may proceed with additional investigations and a more elaborated research
project with adequate funding resources.¨ For these reasons, we will restrict our
research to three SHCS centers. Zurich, Geneva and Lausanne were chosen essentially
based on existing relationship between the visceral surgery units.
Data Analysis:
MSI status of tumors will be assessed by Pierre Hutter. The results will then be correlated
with the epidemiological data from the Swiss cohort, and correlated with the patients`
clinical characteristics, including viral load, CD4+ count, as well as clinical outcome. The
results will also be correlated with treatment outcome and cancer survival.
Time Frame:
Tumor specimen will be retrieved from the Departments of Pathology in Lausanne, Geneva and
Zurich in the beginning of 2009. The MSI analysis is a straightforward procedure, which
takes about 24 hours in the laboratory of Dr Hutter. Thus, the analysis of the 15 specimen
in the HIV-positive population will be completed by the end of March 2009. Further decision
regarding subsequent analyses in the HIV-negative population will then be subjected to
decision, according to the results obtained in these initial tumors.
Status of Ethical Approval:
Patients enrolled in the Swiss HIV cohort study initially gave their consent for
participating in this type of study. Almost all patients at the HIV centres consented to
take part in genetic research in order to identify specific factors that might result in
differences in the course of the disease. Obviously, all analyses will be performed on tumor
specimen, and these will not be traceable to the patients' identities. Thus, all genetic
testing will be totally anonymous. By contrast, further approval by the local Ethics
Committee in Geneva will be sought, should the analysis be performed on tumor specimen from
HIV-negative patients.
Study budget:
The initial analysis of 15 HIV-positive patients will be performed free of charge by Pierre
Hutter. The cost for molecular study is estimated at 250.-CHF per case. Thus, in case the
analysis of MSI in this group leads to promising results, it is estimated that the cost of
analysis in 12-15 HIV-negative patients will cost around 3,000.-CHF. Funding for this type
of research will be available through the Fonds de Service of Department of Surgery at
University Hospital Geneva.
Observational Model: Case Control, Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional
Bernard Hirschel
Study Chair
Swidd HIV cohort
Switzerland: Federal Office of Public Health
July 2009
June 2010


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Sunday, September 5, 2010
Have some time? Hang 'em on the Line
Now, my husband and I just built a new home, so my husband still has a few projects around the house, including my clothesline! Since I don't have an actual clothes line yet, I like to use the clothes racks you can buy at a store. I just stand the rack out on the front porch (I know, I know...what a hillbilly). But there are just so many good reasons to line dry your cloth diapers, it's worth the stares!
Here are a few of those reasons:
1. It uses NO energy (besides your own) since you don't have to run the dryer. We are always looking for ways to help the planet and our wallets!
2. The sun has the ultimate stain fighting formula! I am constantly amazed at how white my bumGenius microfiber inserts are after hanging in the sun for a few hours. It's truly awesome! And again, you aren't having to use bleach, Biz, or any other extra product to get those diapers stain-free!
3. The smell. I find that after hanging on the line for a few hours, my diapers smell like the outdoors, of course. It's nice to have that fresh smell as I diaper my little man.
4. Cloth diaper advertisement! I can't tell you how many comments I've gotten about my diapers hanging outside. Often, the conversation starts with "I didn't know people still used cloth diapers." I then follow with "Oh, these aren't your mother's cloth diapers!"
4. Lastly, I don't know about you, but how CUTE do those diapers look hanging out on the line?!
Now, I know I won't get to line dry my diapers all the time (when there's snow on the ground and it's freezing outside!); but every chance I do get, you can bet my little diapers will be gracing my front porch, happily swaying in the wind!
Of course, there is a potential downside. If you're in a hurry, line drying might not be your first choice. It typically takes my inserts 3-4 hours to dry completely on the line; the covers, though, typically dry in an hour or less. So, if you have some time, hang 'em on the line!
By Crystal B.
19 comments:
- Rebecca said...
The clothes racks are great for those who live in apartments or homes with hoa's that have rules banning clothes lines. I live in military housing and we aren't allowed to have clotheslines but are encouraged to conserve energy...doesn't make sense huh?
- September 5, 2010 at 12:22 AM
- StephanieU said...
This is how I dry mine too - except on my back porch normally. We are still redoing our back yard and house exterior, so there isn't a clothes line (yet). But, the drying rack works great. If ti gets windy or starts raining, I can carry the whole thing back insde in a second. But, with a line, it would take longer to get everything off.
- September 5, 2010 at 12:23 AM
thanks for posting!! I now have a clotheslines and it's wonderful!!
- September 5, 2010 at 7:05 AM
- Deb said...
I wish I had a clothesline. I just bought the same rack as you, but I find it to be very flimsy. I still use it for my PUL covers, I just let them dryer overnight on the rack.
- September 5, 2010 at 10:16 AM
- Jenmomof4 said...
I line dry whenever I can!! yesterday it was so windy here that I used the snaps and the velcro to keep all my fluff attached securely to the clothes. Sorry for all you people who live with a HOA. you buy the house and then you pay dues to be told what you can and cant do around your house :-(
- September 5, 2010 at 10:41 AM
- Tammy said...
I love my drying rack, I've been told only "white trash" put their babies in only a diaper and a t-shirt also, let them think what they want, I am a proud CDing Mommy!!
- September 5, 2010 at 11:25 AM
- MieVee @ MummysReviews.com said...
Over here in Singapore & Malaysia, I'm lucky to get summer all year round to dry the cloth diapers. Very energy-saving indeed. :)
- September 5, 2010 at 1:14 PM
- WEmily said...
Any ideas for someone who lives in an area with high humidity. I've tried hanging my diapers on the clothesline, but even the covers aren't dry after hanging all day inside. Hanging them outside is not an option for us because our housing rules don't allow it.
- September 5, 2010 at 1:37 PM
- Stephanie said...
We have one of those dying racks as well, and I have to say that sticking it in front of a window does just fine! Takes a little longer, naturally, but it isn't bad at all!
That's what we will be doing during the cold New England winters :)
- September 5, 2010 at 5:05 PM
- Katie L. said...
I love to line dry my diapers, too. I can line dry the pocket diapers, but prefolds get too stiff. When the prefolds need it, I just dry them in the dryer, then put them in the sun.
- September 6, 2010 at 12:38 AM
- Suzy said...
I loved line drying with my daughter's diaper, and now she is two and is helping me hang her brothers diapers.
- September 6, 2010 at 2:33 PM
- StephanieU said...
Katie L - have you tried throwing your prefolds int eh dryer for 5-10 minutes after line drying? That is all it takes to get them soft!
- September 6, 2010 at 3:57 PM
- Ada said...
Line drying ROCKS! especially here in Denver. Everything brighter and whiter!
- September 6, 2010 at 5:09 PM
- Rachel C said...
I don't have a clothesline yet, but I've hung mine over the porch rail and I'm amazed at how much better they look when they have been outside!
- September 7, 2010 at 12:05 AM
- PhotogMom said...
Stephanie- I never thought to put my drying rack in front of a window! That will be my plan B if the HOA ever catches onto my drying rack popped up on Thursday mornings. And really..our utilities in our city are going up...water 37%...REALLY?!
- September 7, 2010 at 10:28 AM
- Rosana said...
I love line drying my cloth diapers. It is great how the sun gets the stains out.
- September 7, 2010 at 4:38 PM
- Christine said...
I have a drying rack as well as a clothesline. I use the clothesline in the summer and the drying rack in the winter. It was cold for a couple days where I live and Im going to be so sad in the winter days when my clothes dont smell like the great outdoors. I love that smell!!
- September 7, 2010 at 5:22 PM
- Alycia said...
I used a rack like that until I left it outside in the rain and it got all rusty :-(
There's nothing cuter then diapers hanging out a line. I love seeing them!!
- September 7, 2010 at 7:31 PM
- Crystal said...
I couldn't agree more! Even though I use a clothes line now, one thing I liked about using a rack when we did that was how easy it was to bring everything in at once in case of a sudden thunder storm!
- September 8, 2010 at 3:38 PM