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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9838228865044877432019-07-31T16:15:05.353+01:00South Dublin Dad BlogSouth Dublin Dad. A proud father of Princess Ava Charlotte who just so happens to have Down Syndrome.South Dublin Dadhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-30555403107679069072019-04-12T15:55:00.002+01:002019-04-12T15:55:49.352+01:00First post in years but it seems people seem to visit the blog in decent numbers so I thought I would post again :)

So Ava is 11 years old and doing really great - a while back I did an interview for a radio documentary series called "Six Dads" - it is available on www.rte.ie if you dig around - only the first 3 episodes are out but it covers my experience as a father of a child with DS from birth so maybe check it out - I am pretty happy with how it turned out.

https://presspack.rte.ie/2019/03/24/six-fathers/?genre=137South Dublin Dadhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-23638779508462121992015-12-18T09:38:00.001+00:002015-12-18T09:38:36.802+00:00I saw this article posted on Facebook and was reading through it when I realised the journalist was talking about Ava!

"Speaking of inclusiveness, I found myself observing a little fair-haired angel with special needs, who remembered her words and hand movements better than anybody else. Someone had dressed her with immense love in pink fluffy wings and a silver tinsel halo.

During one tune, the halo slipped over her eyes and she couldn't see. But she carried on regardless, trooper that she was. Nothing appeared to matter to that small girl more than being among her classmates, acting out that story for their families. At the end, her smile was captivating."

South Dublin Dadhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-71679559723041818332014-05-30T14:25:00.001+01:002014-05-30T14:25:48.792+01:00DrawingJust a nice drawing of Ava by her SNAs son :)

South Dublin Dadhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-3239307073009132662014-05-11T17:46:00.001+01:002014-05-11T17:46:22.363+01:00Buy My DressHaven't posted in ages and this one has no real message other than to say Ava did a deadly photo shoot with Imelda May! The shoot was for Down Syndrome Centre to promote Buy My Dress.

South Dublin Dadhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-53451092202202974572013-10-14T11:40:00.001+01:002013-10-14T11:40:58.003+01:00Whose Lamh-ing now?

Back in 2009 I did a blog post about Lamh. In the meantime while I was bitching about it someone got up and actually did something about it? Something Lamh should have done a long time ago?

That is they (Down Syndrome Dublin) have created a site http://kids.handsthattalk.ie/. The site allows users to interact with Tizzie who will demonstrate signs using ISL. Simple and effective. It is what people have been looking for for years?

Now here is the question. ISL? Irish Sign Language? Not Lamh? Well I will look into this further but I suspect they wanted to do Lamh but the good people at Lamh wouldn't let them? This is not a fact but a suspicion (at this point).

Furthermore in keeping with their cutting edge strategy they recently joined a little known website called Facebook  - this in Oct 2013. This is in fact useful as it has allowed a public forum for people to air their frustration (myself included). As one poster nicely put it

Too little too late. Lamh should be out there in every school / preschool for the last 5 years at least. Why isn't this organisation willing to share. Anytime we looked for information it wasn't forthcoming ... Everything should be available on line. So easy ... What was the big deal with courses and non availability. What a joke. Free access, immediate on-line access. Simple ! Just do it LAMH.

I hasten to add I do not know this person. Yeah this is a cynical sarcastic blog post but enough is enough - I'm mad!.

Lamh have been told time and again by tax payers (that through the HSE fund them) that this is what people want and now they risk being made irrelevant? I met with them, wrote to politicians and emailed them and nothing. Shame on them for not serving those who need it most.

To end on a positive note MASSIVE respect to Down Syndrome Dublin. You. Guys. Rock. With you were getting the funding instead.

South Dublin Dadhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-87126743592739463492013-09-18T12:43:00.000+01:002013-09-18T12:43:35.875+01:00IEP. Easy as 1.2.3.

What is an IEP?
From the DSI site (edited)

IEP is Individual Education Plan and is mandated through the EPSEN Act (2004). It is a written document which specifies the learning goals that are to be achieved by the student over aindee set period of time. It should not contain everything to be taught to the student in a period of time, but rather, that which is additional or different to the main class curriculum. The strategies, resources and supports necessary to achieve these goals are also specified in the IEP.

The Individual Education Plan is developed through a collaborative process involving the school, parents the student (where appropriate) and other relevant personnel and agencies.

Who was at our IEP Meeting?

In attendance at our meeting were the following

Us! - Ava's Mum and Dad

 From the School

Ava's SNA

Ava's Teacher

Ava's Resource Teacher

External (from Ava's services)

Psychologist

Outreach worker

Preparation
We prepared by in two ways

Researching what an IEP is / entails

Bringing with us our goals / notes

Our Goals
Our main notes going in as parents were as follows:-

Gratitude - We wanted to express to all concerned how happy we were with the school and the excellent staff. Ava has settled in great and is really happy there. We are so lucky she has a full time SNA. Not really an IEP point at all but anyway:)

Reading Ava likes to "read" visual books and we want for her to expand her reading ability (sight words / reading) - so too do the school obviously

Writing Ava currently dislikes writing and this is an area we want worked on

Social Ava likes to interact and we are keen she maintains social interaction as much as possible

Home We would like to mirror at home what is taught in school as much as possible.

We also brought with us reports from Outreach / Psychologist etc. with relevant areas highlighted / clear recommendations etc from services to hand to aid discussion or to illustrate a point

Meeting Overview
The meeting was really great and productive. Everyone combined their input to essentially plan out what Ava should work on and how to work at it. Importantly feedback was sought from us (and the staff from her services) on how best to teach her and work with her. This means that our experiences in how to deal with and educate Ava will inform their approach. I was genuinely impressed with all concerned.

Key points from meeting / general discussion

They are making her a visual timetable (as she is a visual learner)
We discussed Transitioning Tactics as Ava often doesnt like to move from one place to another and gives out so the plan is to distract her before transitioning
Take a break from the table to Ava sometime to regroup (comforting to hear the above two points are common tactics for most kids not just kids with DS)
Toileting - Ava had some accidents in school which is unusual but due to adjusting to new environment (many kids do it too apparently)
Ava will get 2.5 resource hours per week - 30 mins per day (this might change upwards)
The Teacher believes Ava is able for the Junior Infants Programme which was great to hear
Continue Jolly Phonics - class goal is 42 sounds by end of first term
Break each word into individual cards / units for Ava
Do more physical activity (rolling etc.) in general and also this might work well for transitioning periods
Drop in a loop scissors for the paper cutting they do
Outreach suggested Pink circle device to help with drawing shapes
Ava favours right hand - motor skills were discussed which is her weak area
Drop in Pip squeak pens - easier to write with
Take turns with her as she is a visual learner so SNA also takes a turn and Ava learns from this
During resource hours Ava will use an iPad (our family ipad) to do Elmo ABC's as a reward
Continue Numicon as Ava likes it
Feedback was she has Good concentration
We are lucky as they are a kind class of kids apparently (time yet :))
They discussed Yard Games which we will do at home to adjust her to it
Likes PE but not gymnastics they do

Walk bench

Catch ball from wall

Poses

Change activities around to keep interest up
How to teach her? Staff looking for our input - repeat and cue response is our advice / experience
Jigsaws - Ava likes jigsaws at home and school so we are dropping some in
For News puppet ( ! ) each week we will bring photos of what we did to help recall news
We will use a Communication copy use to say she is tired etc and to exchange information both positive and negative
A copy of the IEP will be sent to the psychologist
There will be a Formal review at Xmas

Sorry this are the main points from my scrawlings hope they perhaps help someone out thereSouth Dublin Dadhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-61435990223792976772013-08-29T15:28:00.005+01:002013-08-29T15:28:57.804+01:00Mainstream School - We made it !

Big day today. Momentous Day! Ava, 5 years old puts on the school uniform and heads with Mum and Dad for her first day at big (main stream school). Arrived and sat at her new seat not a bother and (thanks to much advance prep from her Mum) was keen to meet her teacher and SNA (yes we are very lucky).

I often don't reflect on her DS or situation in general just enjoy her as I do my (non DS) son but today was different. We didn't get all teary (as some other parents did) but I did think back to 2008 when our family rallied around when she was born. Shock, ICU, mother's in law bringing food to ICU, appointments, tubes. We have been super lucky with Ava's medical conditions in comparison to others. She has actually been sick for the last several weeks but with stomach illness but rallied two days ago. And after her first day in school? Had a great day! Delighted - a group effort and we got there. Onwards and upwards for my little superstar! Must post more as I see this site since 2008 has had 28,000 page views - thanks - contact me!

South Dublin Dadhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-72891716168136564432013-06-21T11:42:00.001+01:002013-06-21T11:42:59.710+01:00Another Graduation...a big day...next stop...school!

A long overdue post, my last was Nov 2013 when Ava last had a graduation!

Yesterday though she Graduated from Montessori. They had the most beautiful ceremony in the garden in the sunshine as the kids did "The Enormous Turnip" with songs and actions. There were poems too and everyone enjoyed it. The Magic Roundabout (about which I cannot say enough good things esp with recent childcare horror stories) had lovely booklets and framed photos for us afterwards.

It really was a day to reflect. Ava is 5 years old now and thankfully in great health. She starts mainstream school next Sept and even though there are constant stories of cuts we are very excited about her going to mainstream school (an excellent school by all accounts). It has been a long long while since I have stopped to think back to ICU and early dark days but we have come a long way with support from fantastic family and friends. Good times.

South Dublin Dadhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-6335974615679911942012-11-08T20:20:00.004+00:002012-11-08T20:20:44.953+00:00Graduation Day!

Graduation Day Today! Very exciting day as Ava officially graduated from Kildarton school today. Next stop big school which is not a concept I am fully grasping yet. They had a lovely ceremony where they staff had poems about each child and they were given scrolls. Lovely to have Ava's grandparents and Auntie there to share the day (as they have been a massive part of the journey this far). Emotional day but a great one, madam took it in her stride and we left Kildarton (a fantastic school with great staff for the last time! Onwards and upwards.

"Ava is so full of chat, we loved to have her around. We know that she'll do very well, wherever she is bound"
South Dublin Dadhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-84564767869719453972012-08-03T11:29:00.000+01:002012-08-03T11:29:03.775+01:00Ava Counts to 10 (out of nowhere!)This morning Ava surprised us with something she obviously learned in Creche! A superb surprise! Makes me wonder what else she might know we are blissfully unaware of

South Dublin Dadhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-79573951459612985692011-11-16T12:37:00.001+00:002011-11-16T12:39:06.626+00:00Don't WorrySouth Dublin Dadhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-43101918175815988732011-09-20T21:08:00.002+01:002011-09-20T21:17:28.067+01:00Breaking News - You have Down Syndrome / Down Syndrome Center
I try not to post unless I have something I think is of significance. Nothing has struck me of late worth posting until two things came along at once this week.

We were advised (I won't say by who but it was a professional!) that it is a good idea to start telling your child (in our case Ava) that she has Down Syndrome? This may seem a blindingly obvious thing to most people but not us? We kind of thought to date that it is all about fitting in and inclusion and we certainly never mention it explicitly. The reason however for discussing this with your child from an early age is that so when it does come up they are prepared / aware and not taken aback / upset. Other children / teachers may mention it and they need to be aware. This seems sound advice so we plan to do it but brand new information for us?

Secondly as per previous posts we have been involved with Down Syndrome Center who provide the excellent Liaison Nurse service and have a great website / facebook page with fab articles. I see from their site that Sheila Campbell is no longer CEO. Sorry to see Sheila go and hope both herself and DSC continue to do great work!South Dublin Dadhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-4935172770875901012011-08-15T07:42:00.003+01:002011-08-15T07:45:57.396+01:00Down Syndrome Centre - New Parents Evening

(gratutious photo of Ava nothing to do with the actual post)

Myself and Ciara (Duffo!) were asked by Down Syndrome Centre to speak at a New Parents evening 09.08.11.

The evening included talks by ourselves, DSC Liaison Nurse Angela O Riordan and Speech and Language Therapist Marinet vanVuren and was well attended (some *super* cute babies also in attendance). It was in the Shelbourne (Dublin City) in a most grand room with a lovely view of the green (hugely irrelevant)

We prepared a presentation with related notes. Myself and Ciara took alternate sections, took questions at the end and were very pleased that people had some to ask.

There was questions about :-

- Starting solids? (Answer we took advice from another mother of a child with a 'regular' child)
- When we started working on communication? (Answer 3 months)
- When to start services? (Answer 3 months).

We just spoke from our experiences and gave our opinions. We emphasized a couple of points, to make contact with other parents and get into School early and start S+L / Dev skills ASAP also. One lady said she was not keen on attending services so early but listening to Ciara was going to dive straight in so that was great to hear (and let's hope that works out ok!)

I also took the opportunity to highlight the deficiencies in Lamh's approach in that you still cant source material online but must instead take a course. It was telling that parents there were keen to start but had not yet taken the course (there was a put your hands up straw poll). Again what a pity that this approach is taken as it surely impacts development of the children? And we pay for it? (puts away soapbox)

I will create a link to the slides and also add the notes (expanded) which may be of use to someone somewhere?

Note that this is our opinion and experiences. As (film reviewer) Mark Kermode would say "other opinions are of course available". As we also said to the parents on the night we are conscious of those with children who have serious heart / health problems and we were aware of that (we have dodged a few bullets so far)

As a footnote ages ago we received a signed copy of a lovely book "It's Me, It's Me" by Jacqueline O'Donohue who recently passed away. DSC were giving new parents copies of the book as they left and I felt it worth a mention as it is such a lovely illustrated book we still read it to Ava. It can be purchased on their site and I would recommend it and hope it continues to get out there.

South Dublin Dadhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-30488247842239537262011-06-03T13:08:00.001+01:002011-06-03T13:11:38.495+01:00Say it!So yesterday morning was started with the news that special needs teaching support was to be cut by 10%. Having (like most) tolerated the cuts / tax malarky that has been ongoing for two years this was the breaking point. Rather than moan about it, I googled my local TD, found her mobile no and texted her. I told her that I had voted her first preference and that this new proposed cut was not acceptable. Within minutes I got a reply, she requested my email and I got the proposed details from the Ministers office. I drafted a letter in response.

Later I listened to Ruari Quinn backtrack. He started by apologising for the miscommunication (as well he should) and then rambled on. Now I am not sure if this was a kite / a backtrack / a mistake? This is not even about how quick my TD replied (as lets face it if the cuts had / do go / gone ahead this would be cold comfort.

The point is contact your TD's and tell them that no matter what this indeed was in the end we are as concerned parents / citizens monitoring unacceptable proposals such as this and will represent those who cannot represent themselves.

Now here is Ava pretending to be a cat.

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So Ava is *finally* walking. Not to the shops and back with the papers but twenty steps and still way too cautious but getting there. We are delighted. Major thanks to the physio in Kildarton who worked tirelessly and used every trick in the book. Kildarton do great great work. Here is a video for reasons best known to myself I flipped my phone halfway through so apologies.

Second had my first experience recently of kids being cruel to Ava. Tough one. We were out and two kids (small but old enough to know better)fully walked over and pointed at her and 'impersonated' her. They were literally standing pointing and laughing a foot from her face, She smiled and waved at them. That couple of seconds put me in bad form for two days to be honest. It taps into the deep rooted fears one has I guess? I mean especially with small kids cos unlike say a rude guy at a Supermarket you cant walk over and smash em over the head with a bottle :-)

Anyway take the good with the bad and its 99% good.South Dublin Dadhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-50951635457853771042010-11-24T14:52:00.002+00:002010-11-24T14:59:14.322+00:00Down Syndrome CentreAfternoon, I recently did some work for DSC and we decided to use the interviews we did as standalone case studies and you can view them on youtube on the Down Syndrome Centre TV Channel

There are two types of parents, some availed of the Down Syndrome Liaison Nurse and some did not. It is encouraging to see 350+ unique views in just one week.

South Dublin Dadhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-29384671037629409982010-10-17T13:33:00.004+01:002010-10-18T17:54:56.004+01:00Walking!Morning,

Cracking result today as Ava has finally made progress in her movement. Here is all the information which someone may find useful.

Ava has been slow to walk. She had been standing and cruising along furniture no problem but was very very cautious. We bought a little trolley from Ikea but again she was wise to the fact it might run away from her and she would fall. This had gone on for ages so yesterday we took action!

We tightened the wheels and put in a Tupperware box filled with sand (we can then adjust it if needs be by removing some). It was still too light so we added a box of detergent and this happened:-

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http://www.lestermagoogan.co.uk/index.php/videos/films/film-by-animo-tv-dublin/South Dublin Dadhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-13784155532553473962010-10-05T16:50:00.003+01:002010-10-05T17:29:13.912+01:00Looong Overdue Post :-/I haven't checked the stats recently so not sure if people still make their way to this blog but sure will do an 'ol update anyway. It has been a few months so sorry :(
Life has been been very busy as we also have our little Dylan. Ava had a good summer but was definitely getting bored by the end of it. This seemed to manifest itself with a lot of shouting which we didn't enjoy much. We were hopeful that when she started creche and "second steps" class in her school that we would see this improve and hopefully see a start to the walking!

So Ava started her "Second Steps" class 4 days a week and also has creche two afternoons a week. We have seen a massive change (all for the good) in her since she started. She is super close to walking now and is definitely trying to talk more. The extra stimulation has her babbling and standing and generally really moving forward with more words etc. There was an adjustment period where a few tears appeared when she started back but these seem to have gone now (fingers crossed)

On another note the last few months have seen me do some more work with Down Syndrome Centre doing interviews with new parents discussing the most excellent Liaison Nurse plus general new parent case studies. They also ran a new parent night in Dublin which was well attended with 60+ people.

Got a reminder from a friend this morning about Punky a new animation series from Monster Animation. You can read more about it here. It launches early next year. The relevance here is that Punky is the first headlining cartoon character to have Down Syndrome. Punky lives with her Mother, Brother and Granny and gets up to all sorts of adventures and mischief! Sounds fab.
Punky will broadcast next year with twenty episodes, each seven minutes long.South Dublin Dadhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-74915704276239050492010-07-01T21:04:00.004+01:002010-07-01T21:11:34.328+01:00Get Up Stand UpWatch this.....
I can pull myself up now......on just about anything....and do so all day long...

It rocks!
So Ava is two and a bit and still no walking :/ Loads of the boys her age are *flying* around the place like mad and we are patiently waiting. The great part of meeting with other parents, especially those with older kids, is they reassure you it will come. In recent weeks Ava has been moving *loads* and can pull herself up and shuffle round like mad. We have to baby proof the house now (or move out which is not really an option to be honest).

Schoolwise Ava has finished "First Steps" in the super fantastic Kildarton and starts "Second Steps" in Autumn. Finally Ava is now attending a Creche over the Summer and is already in the 'settling in' week.

All in all she is coming along great I am happy to say.

I will endeavour to update the blog more going forward and bore you all with the details of Ava (Bear)South Dublin Dadhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-22743132080627756822010-05-18T21:10:00.005+01:002010-05-18T21:22:52.843+01:00Buy my Dress / Ava in the Examiner!The all important Buy my Dress campaign takes place this Thursday 20th in Dublin in Cork.

Full details at the (rather excellent) Down Syndrome Centre website. Funds from the event go towards a liaison nurse so spread the word! I was in the Down Syndrome Centre office's recently and it was pretty full on with Sheila and her staff working tirelessly to organise the event, surrounded by dresses everywhere. This was weeks ago so I imagine they are wrecked by now.Related to the event we gave an interview to the Examiner newspaper, we basically as parents were outlining how important it is to have a liaison nurse available when a child is born with DS so get out there and buy some dresses people.
South Dublin Dadhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-12967204072856054352010-04-14T09:17:00.005+01:002010-04-14T09:25:01.845+01:00All Grown Up! Two! Peppa Pig! School! Cake!Morning,

Can't believe our Ava Bear is Two! Her birthday was at the start of April and we had all her friends over for cake and balloons!

Also today is a big day as Ava starts going to school on Wed as well as Monday. Her schedule is pretty jammed now with School Monday / Mothers Group on Tuesday / SKIP on Wed AM / School on Wed PM / Extra swimming sessions!. Busy busy especially for Duffo!

To celebrate this milestone she has a new schoolbag which will debut today.

Not all roses in the garden however in that although she is picking up loads of new Lamh and now saying "Yes" and understanding loads she has yet to master the ol walking but is slowly getting there.....not a moment too soon!South Dublin Dadhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-33381183488911729302010-03-04T11:30:00.001+00:002010-03-04T11:30:27.748+00:00Ava Doin Her Thang!<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GlxCdeKnq4w&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GlxCdeKnq4w&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>South Dublin Dadhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-67983270596946764272010-02-23T09:32:00.003+00:002010-02-23T16:48:15.416+00:00Family Guy....I watch Family Guy a lot. I even watch repeats I have seen before when there is nothing else on. I often am shocked at how they push the envelope and watched the 'Down Syndrome' episode with major trepidation.
Definitely not a good episode humor wise but I was not personally offended. I was pleased to see the character was played by a woman with Down Syndrome (Andrea Fay Friedman). I have watched Palin on Fox and also The View discussion and tried to get a sense of what people think out there.

Personally it appeared to me like inclusion with of course some jokes at her expense but they have done far worse in the past to other people and other disabilities (Michael J Fox etc).South Dublin Dadhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-73277827632331406202010-02-03T21:51:00.004+00:002010-02-06T18:28:57.880+00:00Interesting Article from Irish Times 02.02.10

My sister gave me a heads up on this article from the Irish Times last week, well worth reading a good news story when you constantly hear about cuts.

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40th & Camelback. Step outside and get a view of Camelback Mountain, and Piestewa Peak.
This important intersection is a hub of activity where Paradise Valley, Arcadia, Arcadia Lite and the Arizona Biltmore all come together.
🕵♀ Who's Behind North Italia?
Sam Fox and his team are on the move here in this popular area with more of his groundbreaking restaurant concepts.
He is changing the rules about how the food business succeeds and has the winning formula that works over and over again.
He's got some kind of magic for restaurants as evidenced by all of his many endeavors scattered all across the valley.
🛋 The interior
The interior of the dining room contains community tables and comfy chairs which help to enhance the warm and welcoming atmosphere that the restaurant was going for. The ceilings are high and the space open, which gives the interior a characteristic cozy neighborhood feel that is hard to find in most other restaurants in the Arcadia area.
👪 The space
The space can accommodate a number of people from couples to large groups. The dining room is often full owing to the popularity of North Italia. However, there is an outside patio and seating at the bar for those who require extra seating space.
🍝 The food
The food that is served at North Italia is varied and it can suit people from all walks of life that enjoy different financial capabilities. Inexpensive options available that cost as little as $3 include a healthy serving of Zucca chips, bruschetta, and an assortment of pizzas that are available for prices as low as $8. The rest of the menu reflects North Italia's philosophy of handmade dishes.
For instance, all the dough that is used for pasta and pizza is made from scratch throughout the day and can even be freshly made per the instructions of the customer, where special dietary needs are concerned. While here, some of the must-try dishes include Squid Ink Mafaldine, Short Rib Radiatori, the deep fried risotto balls known as arancini, which are served alongside a thick stew made of crushed sam Marzanos, and so much more. Desserts such as salted caramel budino and olive oil cake are also available.
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👨💻 Make Reservation
Remember to make a reservation if you want to get the best experience at North Italia. Because of the quality of food served, this restaurant is often heavily populated. If you decide to drop by on a whim, you might have to wait (sometimes as long as 45 to 90 minutes) for a table. Fortunately, if you do decide to wait, the wait will be well worth it. North Italia also serves cocktails and an array of craft beers that can keep you company as you wait.
😆 North Italia Restaurant Yelp Reviews
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GREENSBORO, N.C. – Individual events moved to the forefront for the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps men's swimmers on the third day of the NCAA Championships, as junior Matthew Williams (CMC) won the national championship in the 100-yard backstroke. Overall, the Stags remain in ninth place (100.50) with one day of competition left in the NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving Championships at the Greensboro Aquatics Center.
The individual title is the first for the Stags since 2005 (Andrew Cox – 50 free) and first in the 100 back since 1983 (Doug Jones). The CMS men's program now has 24 individual national titles in its history to go along with one relay championship and one team national championship (Claremont-Mudd, NAIA – 1967).
Williams' time of 47.57 bested his previous CMS and SCIAC record (47.94) which he set in 2014 at the SCIAC Championships. He edged out NCAA record holder and defending national champion Ben Lin for the first-place finish on Friday. The finals time for Williams was a half second better than his prelim time (48.09) from the morning.
Senior Matthew Valentine (HMC) joined Williams with All-America accolades on Day 3. Valentine opened the day by beating his previous CMS record in the 200 butterfly (1:48.71) in the preliminaries. Then in the championship finals, he beat his CMS record again (1:48.70), this time by one-one hundredth of a second for an All-America, sixth-place finish.
Time trials start each day at 10 a.m. and the finals are scheduled for 6 p.m. EST. Live video and live scoring is available throughout the week at the NCAA Championships. A schedule of events and other meet information can be found in the Championships Program.
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Couchsurf Europe
Have you ever Couchsurfed? How about Bla Bla Car'd?
If you are anything like me, your answer is no to both. Carly and a few friends decided to backpack Europe entirely through these two websites. In hearing her story I learned how both of these tools are great for traveling especially if you are on a tight budget. These are a great way to save money and meet locals for a not so text book experience. Here are her tips and insight on what to do while backpacking around Europe.
To Couchsurf is to stay temporarily in a series of other people's homes, typically making use of improvised sleeping arrangements. You probably knew a "guy on the couch" when you were in college. Today, its one of the coolest lodging options you have while traveling.
Couchsurfing is a website, also available as an app, where you can search for people to stay with for free. With Couchsurfing, you get a unique travel experience by staying with a local. These hosts typically enhance your travel experience by giving advice on things to see and do. Some of these hosts will even show you around town or cook you a nice meal.
Here's how to use it:
- Select the city you are going to
- Use the filters to narrow your search
- A list of profiles will pop up with interests and background information
- Message one of these folks. Don't just make it sound like a mass message you are sending to everyone, make it personal. For example, Jonathan, the host Carly stayed with in Berlin, said he liked Chet Faker, German beer and chocolate in his profile. When Carly messaged him she mentioned in her message that her group happened to love all three of those things too. Bam! Match made in Couchsurfing heaven.
Now, of course this concept defies everything your mama told you about strangers. Not only will you be staying in their home but they very well may also offer you candy. Should you be hesitant about who you stay with? Of course. It is ALWAYS important to be alert and trust your gut. One great safety feature of Couchsurfing is that you can see how many positive reviews the host has and also if they are verified on the site.
Travel tip: Get your Couchsurfing host a little gift whether it's a bottle of wine or a souvenir from a place you've been before. After all, they are letting you crash for free.
Bla Bla Car
Similar to Couchsurfing, this travel tool is another great opportunity to get out of your comfort zone, meet locals and ask about the world around you. Where should you visit? What is the driver's favorite place to eat? Most of the time the drivers are trusted people just looking to spend less on gas. You can see their ratings on the site to ease your nerves.
How to use it:
- Once on the website, enter where you are and where you hope to go.
- A list will pop up with other users showing who is going there, when they are leaving, and how many seats they have open in their car.
- Reserve your spot in the car and pay up front.
- Bla Bla Car gives you a code. At the end of your journey, the driver will ask you for the code so they can unlock the money you have already paid. So if something happens you won't be out of money.
Carly's Europe Must Do's:
Try foi gras on a warm baguette, a french delicacy typically served on special occasions. We wont tell you how they make it... just try it.
Don't skip Montpellier, France, and Galway, Ireland. They are smaller cities but super rich in culture.
Whatever you do, do not make plans. Play everything by ear. You'll never know where you'll end up or who you will meet.
If you get the chance, go to the Amsterdam Dance Event a festival where parades through the city start in the early afternoon and the party goes all night.
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The aims of SAAPA are to:
The debate surrounding the banning of alcohol advertising sponsorships in sport is raging on, and advocacy group the Southern Africa Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) held discussions on Wednesday to explore alternative funding options.
Advertising which appeals to young people who are anti-establishment and a lack of enforced guidelines for retail, plays a major role in alcohol consumption among young people. According to Soul City Institute for Social Justice young people have admitted that alcohol advertisements entice them to drink and that young people's views on alcohol advertising, marketing and availability have a direct influence on their drinking patterns and sexual behaviour.
Sometimes I think I read from a different script. I understood that sport is an outlet that promotes one's physical and mental health and is good for developing social skills. That's why for the past 12 years I have been running around driving my kids to get to practise, to get to the game and organising my work schedule so that I can attend at least one of their matches.
Alcohol policy group Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) is steadfast in its bid to ban alcohol advertising, and has challenged the alcohol industry to disclose its exact expenditure on advertising and sponsorships.
SAAPA and the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education in Australia (FARE) have joined forces in the campaign for sports to be free from alcohol advertising. Supporters will be wearing t-shirts that call for 'No alcohol adverts in sport!' at Newlands cricket ground this weekend during the South Africa v's Australia cricket.
Study addressing alcohol exposed pregnancy amongst women in the rural farming West Coast District of W Cape and in three areas of urban Gauteng in South Africa shows strong associations between exposure to alcohol advertising and a number of adverse social and health impacts, with slightly different patterns for rural W Cape and Urban Gauteng.
Since being elected into office some three weeks ago, it appears that there has been a flurry of new legislation drafted and promulgated under president Cyril Ramaphosa.
SAAPA agrees with sport administrators that government should fund sport! Participation in sports, especially by children and young people, is critical if we are to change the future health of citizens.
Speculation on a ban of alcohol advertising hit our national news the past few weeks. True or not? The bigger question should be why we should we make that choice as a country.


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FORM 12b-25
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For Period Ended: February 28, 2017
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|Transition Report on Form 10-K
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|Transition Report on Form 11-K
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|Transition Report on Form 10-Q
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|Transition Report on Form N-SAR
For the Transition Period Ended:
|Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has verified any information contained herein.
If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates:
Orgenesis Inc.
Full Name of Registrant
Former Name if Applicable
20271 Goldenrod Lane
Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
Germantown, MD 20877
City, State and Zip Code
PART II RULES 12b-25(b) AND (c)
If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the following should be completed. (Check box if appropriate)
|The reason described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense
The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on Form 10-K, Form 20-F, Form 11-K, Form N-SAR or Form N-CSR, or portion thereof, will be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly report or transition report on Form 10-Q or subject distribution report on Form 10-D, or portion thereof, will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day following the prescribed due date; and
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State below in reasonable detail why Forms 10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q,10-D, N-SAR, N-CSR, or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be filed within the prescribed time period.
The registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended February 28, 2017 could not be filed by the prescribed due date of April 14, 2017 because the registrant had not yet finalized its accounting treatment and disclosure of certain material events related to the Company's capital raising events that occurred during the quarter. As a result, the preparation of the registrant's financial statements for the three months ended February 28, 2017 is ongoing. Accordingly, the registrant is unable to file such report within the prescribed time period without unreasonable effort or expense. The registrant anticipates that the subject quarterly report will be filed on or before April 19, 2017.
|Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this notification
|Neil Reithinger
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Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed ? If answer is no, identify report(s).[ x ] Yes [ ] No
Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion thereof ?[ x ] Yes [ ] No
If so, attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable estimate of the results cannot be made.
For the three months ended February 29, 2016, the registrant had revenues of $1.52 million and a net income of $225 thousand. For the three months ended February 28, 2017, the registrant currently estimates that it had revenues of approximately $1.85 million and a net loss of approximately $9 million. Results for the three months ended February 28, 2017 are preliminary, unaudited and subject to change.
The increase in revenues for the three months ended February 28, 2017 as compared to the 2016 period is primarily attributable to the increase in the volume of services provided and third party sales of consumables by our subsidiary, MaSTherCell, S.A. The increase in the net loss for the three months ended February 28, 2017 as compared to the 2016 period is primarily attributable to the increase of approximately $6.7 million in financial expenses, which is primarily attributable to the calculation of the fair value of outstanding warrants and associated financial liabilities. This is due to the fact that, in the three months ended February 28, 2017, there was a significant impact from the increase in the closing share price of the registrant's common stock, which was $0.80 on February 28, 2017 as compared to $0.39 on November 30, 2016 and $0.33 on February 29, 2016. This increase includes financial income of $1,476 thousand in the 2016 period due to the change in the fair value of the price protection derivative, due to changes in the Registrant's assumptions related to the probability of the anti-dilution mechanism being activated. The increase in net loss is also attributable to an increase of $1.1 million in selling, general and administrative expenses, compared to the prior period due to various items including an increase in stock-based compensation.
This Notification of Late Filing on Form 12b-25 contains forward-looking statements, including forward-looking statements relating to the Registrant's financial results for the three months ended February 28, 2017. These statements are based on management's current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including risks described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Registrant's actual results may differ materially from the Registrant's anticipated or expected results and the results in the forward-looking statements.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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|Date: April 17, 2017
|/s/ Neil Reithinger
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It was during a graduate program at the University of Maryland that Bethel and Chinedum's paths first crossed. Throughout their studies a friendship was forged, forming a strong foundation of trust and support, that within time was also fortified with love. As their friendship evolved into love and romance their connection seemed destiny in action. It wouldn't be long before Chinedum was planning their perfect candle-lit proposal in South Africa…
Read all about Bethel & Chinedum's love story, proposal, and experiences in their elegant country club wedding in Dubai.
Bride & Groom: Bethel & Chinedum
Occupations: Human Resource Director & Managing Director
Wedding Date: December 21, 2016
Wedding Location: Al Badia Golf Club by Intercontinental, Festival City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
How did you meet? We met in January 2010 during our MBA program at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park. As members of the same cohort, we were enrolled in the same course. This was the origin of our initial 3-year friendship that genuinely evolved to an exclusive relationship upon completion of the program. We also did a study abroad course in Dubai, through the same program, and shared a mutual connection to the destination.
Tell us about the proposal. We got engaged in February 2016. Chinedum lived in Lagos, Nigeria at the time while Bethel was in Ethiopia on an 8-month, work assignment. Bethel had a work trip planned to Johannesburg, South Africa and proposed that we make a vacation out of it in Capetown, South Africa. Chinedum figured it will be a perfect time and place. So he sourced an engagement ring through a good friend based in Dubai and had it sent to him in Nigeria prior to departing for Capetown. After contemplating several locations, including the top of Table Mountain, Chinedum chose an intimate, candle-lite dinner at a rooftop restaurant with an amazing view of Capetown. After the entrée, Bethel opened up her dessert and was surprised by the dazzling ring on top. Chinedum got down on one knee and the rest was history.
Describe your wedding attire. What was the wedding shopping experience like for you? We chose to have a multifaceted celebration that drew on our cultural heritage. However, Chinedum had 3 outfits for the day… a suit complete with a waistcoat and a embroidered jacket, a traditional outfit that drew inspiration from different Igbo groom attires and another traditional wear fit for grooms' in the customary Ethiopian traditional wedding, the Melse. I had 3 outfits…a stunning white wedding gown, a custom-designed sleeveless dress for the Igbo traditional ceremony (Igba Nkwu Nwanyi) and a traditional attire for the bride during the Melse.
Did you incorporate any culture into your wedding? Our wedding was truly a celebration and tribute to our cultural heritage. I stems from an Eritrean and Ethiopian background while Chinedum hails from Nigeria, specifically the Igbo tribe. Our wedding reception was produced as an interactive musical with our bridal party as the cast and our guests as the audience. There were 3 segments of the wedding reception; the white wedding, Igba Nkwu Nwanyi (Igbo traditional marriage) and Melse (Ethiopian Traditional Marriage). Some dubbed it the East meets the West; referring to Eastern Africa (i.e. Ethiopia & Eritrea) meets Western Africa (i.e. Nigeria).
Wedding party gifts: Hosted our bridal party to a dinner on the eve of the wedding day. The bridesmaids also received customized silk bath robes with their names embroidered on it while the groomsmen got authentic Cuban cigars and high-grade cigar cutters.
Ceremony entrance song: "Diana" by Tekno, "Mama" by Kiss Daniel
First dance song: "The Color of Love" by Boyz II Men, "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" by Whitney Houston
What is your best memory from your wedding? The overwhelming joy that exuded from our guests as they laughed, sang, cheered, and danced as well as the genuine happiness displayed by the couple in an intimate setting with the sunset and Dubai skyline as our backdrop.
What is the best wedding advice you can give to engaged couples? Your wedding should be once in a lifetime so make the day a celebration for the both of
you, not about your guests. If you do so, you'll share and cherish many memories.
Wedding dress designer: Brides & Babies
Makeup: BeezGlam
Ceremony location: St. Mary's Catholic Church
Reception location: Al Badia Golf Club
Photography: Anee Antelier
Videography: Violet Studios
Wedding Planner – The Couple
Florist: Flowers.ae
Cake: Al Badia Golf Club
Lighting: Iluma Lamps
Sound: ACD Events & Entertainment
Stationery: Janelle Tracy
Event Designer: The Couple
Groom & Groomsmen's attire: Connossiour Paris
Couple's Transportation: Imperial Car Rental
Guest Transportation: Lama Tours


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From whiskey to traditional Celtic fun, join us for our series of Red Stag Pub sponsored Festivals throughout the year in the Pub — or even around Historic Bethlehem. We are proud sponsors of the McCarthy's Red Stag Pub Platz (Liederplatz) at the world famous Musikfest here in Bethlehem, PA.
I am here a couple of times a month and for whiskey tastings.
ALWAYS a great experience. Thank you, again, for some delicious Scotch!
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The Whiskey Ceilidh
Our Annual Whiskey Ceilidh A Festival of Whiskey Rarities!
Sign up for one of three sessions to tour the craft world of whiskey through the over 50 samples of whiskeys from distilleries around the world! Each session includes expert knowledge from the whiskey representatives, a commemorative whiskey nosing glass, fantastic food, and more. The VIP Premium Session includes additional select rarities and food during the session.
The Oysters & Guinness Street Fest
We're Taking over Walnut Street and Our Patty-O to kick off the Celtic Classic season in style with our annual Oysters + Guinness Street Fest!
Past Events › Red Stag Festivals
March 2018
St. Patrick's Day Activities
We welcome you to celebrate our favorite holiday with the following exciting events and performances! Here's the St. Patrick's Day line up of activities between March 15th and 18th! THURSDAY MARCH 15 3:17PM Guinness Toast - Raise your glass with us at the pub to kick off the start of the holiday! 4:20PM O'Grady Quinlan Irish Dancers at Red Stag Pub 6:30PM FAILTE FESTIVAL: A ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION - click here for performer info and tickets! FRIDAY MARCH 16 3:00PM-5:00PM…Find out more »
Fáilte Festival: A St. Patrick's Celebration
Join us on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at The Ice House for St. Patrick's Celebration: Fáilte Festival! All are welcome to enjoy an evening of culture, live music & entertainment, and good craic! Doors open at 6:30 PM, with beer, wine, soda and light snacks available for purchase. The program starts at 7:30 PM and ends around 10:30 PM with a 20-30 minute intermission. The Failte Fest is the result of the collaborative effort of Donegal Square, McCarthy's Red Stag Pub,…Find out more »
September 2018
Oysters and Guinness Street Fest
Our First Annual Oysters + Guinness Street Fest! Saturday, September 22 from noon to 7pm FREE ADMISSION We're taking over Walnut Street and our Patty-O to kick off the Celtic Classic season in style with our first annual Oysters + Guinness Street Fest! Featuring: • Oysters Rockefeller, Raw Oyster Bar + More! • Guinness Pouring All Day at a Full Outside Bar sponsored by Jameson Irish Whiskey, Absolut Vodka, and of course Guinness • Live entertainment by Seamus…Find out more »
Celtic Fringe Street Fest
Add a stop in at the Celtic Fringe Street Fest at McCarthy's Red Stag Pub to your Celtic Classic itinerary! We're taking over Walnut Street during the Celtic Classic to offer Celtic food (no tickets required), pints, live music, and street games! WALNUT STREET SCHEDULE: • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 • Noon to 7pm Noon - 2pm • Piper's Request 2 - 2:30pm + 4:30 - 5pm • O'Grady Quinlan Irish Step Dancers 5 - 7pm • Without George • SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 •…Find out more »
October 2018
Whiskey Ceilidh • A Festival of Whiskey Rarities
Our 2nd Annual Whiskey Ceilidh A Festival of Whiskey Rarities! Sign up for one of three sessions to tour the craft world of whiskey through the over 50 samples of whiskeys from distilleries around the world. Each session is limited to 40 participants, so please reserve your space early. • 1-3PM – VIP PREMIUM SESSION • $100 per person (Additional select rarities offered, along with additional fancy food) • 3:30-5:30PM – SESSION 1 • $75 per person Each session includes…Find out more »
June 2019
Hops for Pops Picnic Style Craft Brew Festival
Celebrate Father's Day at Red Stag Pub's Hops for Pops, Sunday, June 16, 2019. A picnic style craft brew festival with craft breweries, local distillery, beer brewing demonstration and more, happening at Luckenbach Mill, in the colonial industrial quarter, Historic Bethlehem, PA. Celebrate Rain or Shine, from 1 to 6 pm. Visiting Breweries: Victory Brewing, Tröegs Independent Brewing, Yards Brewing Company, Weyerbacher Brewing, Ship Inn Brewery, Bangor Trust Brewing, New Belgium Brewing, Susquehanna Brewing Company, Goose Island Beer Company, Rusty Rail Brewing Company, Downeast Cider House, Lehigh Valley Homebrewers, Fegley's Brew Works Visiting Distillery: Triple…Find out more »
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5th November 2017, 09:10
REPORT - Fiji 72 Wales 6
Wales' 17-year wait for a World Cup finals win continues after being pounded for the second week in a row, this time by an outstanding Fiji side in Townsville.
By Ian Golden in Townsville
Wales' 17-year wait for a World Cup finals win continues after being pounded for the second week in a row, this time by an outstanding Fiji side in Townsville.
It was the first time the two sides had met and the 72-6 scoreline was a record World Cup defeat for Wales, beating their defeat in Port Morseby last week.
The Welsh needed to put their poor performance against PNG out of the window and for the first ten minutes or so, it wasn't going that badly. But after Fiji's third and then fourth try were scored, the Dragons' fire was extinguished.
Heat wasn't a major factor yesterday, they were simply outclassed by a rampant Fiji side who are genuine contenders for a third successive World Cup semi-final. It was still quite warm but as the game was played in temperatures of the mid to late 20s, it was probably the coolest the Wales players had been for over a week.
John Kear also made a few changes after delivering an honest statement of his side's failings the week before, Christiaan Roets started the game instead of his fellow South Wales club man Andrew Gay, and in winning his 24th cap, overtook Lee Briers to move into fifth place in the Wales caps chart. Rhys Williams, winning his 26th cap, drew level with the late great Jim Sullivan in third place, just four caps behind both Jordan James and Ian Watson. Dalton Grant replaced Matt Seamark in the halves with Danny Ansell on the bench whilst the enforced changes due to injury saw Joe Burke and Matty Barron come into the team.
Both teams had a solid first five minutes. Fiji came into the game on the back of a heavy win over the USA, their confidence didn't need lifting, but Wales needed not to concede early. Unfortunately for them that didn't happen. Their first error came with five minutes gone as Wales perhaps needlessly gave away a goal-line drop-out and Fiji made them pay, Eloni Venukece going in under the sticks and Apisai Koroisau converting.
Wales hit back straight away. Morgan Knowles celebrated his 21st birthday in style by diving under the posts after being set up nicely by Craig Kopczak. Courtney Davies converted to level it up at 6-6 on 12 minutes.
It wasn't level for long. Saliasi Venivalu shoved Elliot Kear out of the way to ground in the corner for Fiji's second try, Koroisau's goal attempt sweeping past the left post.
They increased their lead from kick-off. Salesi Faingaa created the move with a fine run. He slipped the ball to Jarryd Hayne who in turn set up Henry Raiwalui to go in under the black dot making it easy for Koroisau to improve the try.
The fourth try came on 21 minutes. Viliame Kikau outslipped his markers to burst over in the corner, Koroisau converting well to make it 22-6.
Fiji's fifth had to go to video referee Phil Bentham and after studying it for some time for a potential knock-on, Salesi Faingaa's score was rightfully given. No problems again with Koroisau's conversion.
A lovely bit of skill from Hayne created Fiji's sixth as he opened up the Welsh defence to allow Taane Milne to easily run through. Koroisau's goal attempt hitting the post.
Wales' heads were down and they could no longer cope with the skilful Fijians. Akuila Uate was far too strong for Wales and his moved deserved to have his own name on the scoresheet. Instead he nicely set up Marcelo Montoya to score in the corner. Koroisau kicking wide on this occasion.
Fiji scored their eighth try of the half on the hooter when Kikau scored his second of the game which Milne improved.
Vunivalu set up Hayne for Fiji's ninth just after the restart with Milne converting and it took ten minutes for Vunivalu to get the tenth. Milne converted before adding Fiji's 11th of the game, Vunivalu's hat-trick was their 12th and Joe Lovada's run that beat all the tiring Welsh was their 13th, still with 15 minutes to go. Vunivalu added the latest goal.
Wales took a short kick-off after that try but it didn't stop Petero Benjamin Nakubuwai getting their 14th try. They tried the same trick on the next kick-off and this time regained the ball.
Knowles' sin bin for fighting with five minutes to go was just to rub salt in the wounds in a forgettable World Cup for the Welsh.
1 Kevin Naiqama (Captain) (Wests Tigers)
2 Suliasi Vunivalu (Melbourne Storm)
3 Taane Milne (St George-Illawarra Dragons)
4 Akuila Uate (Manly-Sea Eagles)
5 Marcelo Montoya (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs)
6 Jarryd Hayne (Gold Coast Titans)
7 Henry Raiwalui (Brisbane Broncos)
8 Ashton Sims (Warrington Wolves)
9 Apisai Koroisau (Manly Sea Eagles)
10 Eloni Vunakece (Sydney Roosters)
11 Viliame Kikau (Penrith Panthers)
20 Salesi Faingaa (Parramatta Eels)
13 Tui Kamikamica (Melbourne Storm)
Subs (all used):
14 Joe Lovodua (St George-Illawarra Dragons)
15 Jacob Saifiti (Newcastle Knights)
16 Junior Roqica (London Broncos)
17 Ben Nakubuwai (Gold Coast Titans)
Tries: Venukece (6), Venivalu (14, 52, 61), Raiwalui (17), Kikau (21, 40) Faingaa (27), Milne (31, 56), Montoya (35), Hayne (42), Lovadua (65), Nakubuwai (70)
Goals: Koroisau 4/6, Milne 3/6, Vunivalu 1/2
1 Elliot Kear (London Broncos)
2 Rhys Williams (London Broncos)
3 Michael Channing (London Broncos)
4 Christiaan Roets (South Wales Ironmen)
5 Regan Grace (St Helens)
6 Courtney Davies (Gloucestershire All Golds)
17 Dalton Grant (London Broncos)
8 Craig Kopczak (Salford Red Devils) (C)
9 Steve Parry (Gloucestershire All Golds)
10 Philip Joseph (Workington Town)
11 Rhodri Lloyd (Swinton Lions)
12 Joe Burke (Oldham)
13 Morgan Knowles (St Helens)
Subs (all used):
7 Danny Ansell (Hunslet)
14 Matty Fozard (Sheffield Eagles)
15 Matthew Barron (Newcastle Thunder)
16 Ben Evans (London Broncos)
Tries: Knowles (11)
Goals: Davies 1/1
Sin-bin: Knowles (75, fighting)
Referee: Chris Kendall (England)
Half-time: 42-6
Attendance: 7,732


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It's been raining a lot. Trails are shut down. Events have been canceled. Look, droughts are bad and all, but the sky has been a real fartknocker lately.
Chill out. The best part of rain is that the grass is literally greener on the other side. Dallas hosts a number of ongoing picnic-style lawn parties and -- fingers crossed -- recent cloud tantrums mean cooler nights and funner times out of doors. Grab your calendar:
Reunion Lawn Party
The first of its kind, this inaugural series sets a neighborhood block party right under The Ball's watchful ... eye? It kicks off from 5-10 p.m. on May 30 and continues every last Saturday of the month through September 26.
It's free -- but bring cash for parking, food from these local food trucks, and craft beer, domestics, and wine from a different sponsor each month (May's is the Nodding Donkey). The O's headline the live music lineup this month, and lawn games reign supreme. There will be a ton for you to try or bring your own. Forget your picnic blanket? No biggie -- if you're there early, the first 30 are available for check out. Toss it down in the "dedicated blanket area" and line the lawn under the skyline.
Shakespeare in the Park
Bring your wine, cheese, and blankets for romance, intrigue, and treachery -- hey, it's Shakespeare, what did you expect? But, this year's summer lineup at Samuell Grand Amphitheater is also one of the troupe's most accessible in years. Consider yourself a novice when it comes to the Bard? Shakespeare Dallas has your back.
The season kicks off with nightly productions of The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (abridged) [revised] (Thank heavens) from June 17-20. This comedic production takes three actors who blaze through all of Shakespeare's 37 works in 90 minutes. Additional productions are on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from July 1-24, each beginning at 8:15 p.m.
Next up, silently thank your 10th-grade English teacher as you spread upon your picnic blanket, finally appreciating Romeo and Juliet, nightly from June 24-28. This tribute to the love story of Leo DiCaprio and Claire Danes -- kidding, kidding -- then continues on Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from June 30-July 25, with each beginning at 8:15 p.m.
'til Midnight at the Nasher
The Nasher Sculpture Garden is a rare gem any old time of the year, but on the third Friday of every month it transforms into the city's most bucolic outdoor concert and film screening venue. Each event is a little different, with scavenger hunts, progressive museum tours, and special exhibitions.
Next month's show on June 19 falls concurrent with the Dallas Arts District's Summer Block Party. It kicks off at 6 p.m. with an acoustic singer-songwriter spotlight with a TBA artist chosen via social media suggestions. Then at 7, Austin-based rock band Quiet Company hits the stage loudly before a screening of a more family-friendly version of A Fish Called Wanda. (Which we didn't know was possible, but there you go.)
Admission is free, but reservations for picnic dining must be made in advance. Beat the deadline by requesting your space online.
Barefoot at the Belmont
There's one rule when it comes to this outdoor music series: Get tickets now. Ongoing on select Thursdays through July 30, shows are already sold-out through May 28. Don't fret over broken guitar strings (ICWYDT), there's still time to see heavy-hitters like singer-songwriters Rhett Miller and Salim Nourallah (together on July 2) and local-folkels The O's, with the bluesy Son Little (on July 16).
Tickets, if you can get 'em, are $30 and doors open at 6 with headliners taking stage at 8. Why get there early? Uh, opening acts, cocktails, and one of the most dramatic views of the Dallas skyline you'll ever see.
Cool Thursdays Concerts
It's hard to beat original live music, but sometimes a great cover band does just that. The Dallas Arboretum's spring/summer concert series brings the funk of legendary favorites every Thursday through October to the Martin Rutchick Concert Lawn among its stunning botanical gardens.
Want to see The Boss? Crosby Stills & Nash? How about Buddy Holly or the Beatles? Well... you can't. Probably. At least not for $10-27. But, you can see some of their very best imitators presenting the sincerest form of flattery right on the edge of White Rock Lake. Gates open at 6 p.m. with music from 7:30-9:30 during the summer.
What if it rains? Again? The show goes on, indoors, at Rosine Hall.


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Monday, September 8
I am sure a few of you saw this article already, but it is worth sharing again. The article is about Julie Foucher's improvement over the last five years. Foucher finished third at this year's CrossFit Games and was second in 2012. She also attends medical school. The best part about the article is that her numbers look like most of ours when we start CrossFit. She has tracked every workout since 2009 and it is amazing to see her progression. I'm not saying we will all be in the CrossFit Games in five years (genetics plays a big role here), but we will see major improvement in our fitness across the board. If you aren't tracking your workouts you won't be able to take a look back and appreciate what you have done. Read the article here and check out Foucher's numbers in the chart below.
Workout for Monday, September 8 Snatch Practice 20 min Working up on complex of: 1 Power Snatch, 1 Hang Full Snatch, 1 Overhead Squat
10,9,8...2,1 For Time: Box Jumps Dead Lifts (115/85) *After Completing Round of 6, Run 400m* Continue with rounds of 5,4,3,2, and 1 after run.


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Happy Valentine's Day from these adorable duos!
Truman and Sylvie make such cute Valentines!
It was love at first sight between Pippa and Dempsey!
Ivan and Orin wish you a very happy Valentine's Day!
See! We told you Pippa and Dempsey were really love birds!
Thelma and Louise are glowing with love!
Teddy and Dottie we're truly made for each other!
Gracie and Lucy always have a smile for each other, and everyone they meet!
And of course we have our fabulous eligible bachelors!
Bachelor #1: Jake, enjoys long walks, treats, and playing fetch. Don't let his rugged looks fool you he's a big sweetheart!
Bachelor #2: Falstaff, ladies enjoys really short walks on the beach, napping and eating of course!
Bachelor #3: Orin, enjoys football (Broncos), long steady walks, and he is always groomed ladies!
Bachelor #4: Ivan, is just like his brother Orin he enjoys football, slow steady walks, and is very well groomed!
Thank you to our DogZenergy team for the fantastic pictures, and especially to Jamie for the fabulous commentary on each of our bachelors!


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Authors: Lauren Pulling, Editor
Today marks World MS Day, a day to bring the global multiple sclerosis (MS) community together to raise awareness, celebrate pioneering research, and look ahead to the future. Take a look at our selection of the latest highlights in MS research and check out our quickfire interviews with two key opinion leaders – Katerina Akassoglou (Gladstone Institutes, CA, USA) and Jeffrey Cohen (Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA) – to hear their views on the latest research and future trends.
The past 6 months have brought a number of significant developments in both our understanding of and treatments for MS; from the latest data for ocrelizumab to a new treatment targeting Epstein-Barr virus-infected B cells to combat the disease. But what do international experts think? Click on the interviews below to hear more from Neuro Central authors Katerina Akassoglou and Jeffrey Cohen, who discuss their thoughts on their biggest news in MS and what the future may hold. You can also find our top ten MS features from the year so far below.
MS highlights from the year so far…
- NCTalks at AAN 2017: Michael Pender on a new multiple sclerosis treatment targeting Epstein-Barr virus
- New research takes us a step forward in the fight to understanding multiple sclerosis
- IL4I1 decreases inflammation and promotes CNS repair in models of multiple sclerosis
- Can we harness the CNS remyelination process to treat MS?
- Predicting disability outcomes in the modern era of multiple sclerosis treatment
- Neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis: an interview with Katerina Akassoglou
- Antibody show promise against multiple sclerosis – the latest ocrelizumab data
- Alternative MRI contrast agent may reduce gadolinium brain deposits in multiple sclerosis patients
- NCTalks with Jeffrey Cohen: bone marrow transplantation for multiple sclerosis
- Cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis: a matter of connectivity?


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Float and Restore are delighted to announce our inaugural Wellness Weekend event at Hillary's Boat Harbour.
This free event is jam packed with some of the best local health and wellness businesses and passionate artisans, showcasing some of their finest products and services.
This event promises to be fun for the whole family so pop in and get your fill of free samples, demonstrations, massages and fun for the kids!
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Antibiotic and low sugar DIET TREATMENT for depression
OBJECTIVE: any person affected by a systemic yeast infection, often misdiagnosed, will undoubtedly have a variety of symptoms that are like to symptom of depression.
Depression is indicative of chronic inflammatory state. Sugar can suppress immune system and impair the defences against infectious diseases: this state of chronic inflammation causes fatigue, lack of motivation and both physical and mental weakness, low self-esteem and depression. If the inflammatory diseases have an infectious cause such as nonbacterial and other bacterial forms and sugar or to eat sweet could increases bacteria reproduction, antibiotic and low carbohydrate diet can be the best therapy for depressions. The use of low dose antibiotics, attacks the disease process at its source, namely the infectious agent. In contrast to the treatment of ordinary, acute bacterial infections with faster growing bacteria, the bacterial forms which trigger the chronic infectious disease processes are much slower growing organisms; thus, the antibiotic protocols prescribed for treating the depressive chronic diseases are based on the use of long-term, low-dose antibiotics.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: in a double-blind placebo-controlled trial carried out from 2004 to 2010, 300 patients with established depression symptoms were assigned treatment with long-term low-dose antibiotics associated with low carbohydrate diet and 300 patients received placebo.
RESULTS: 230 of the 300 antibiotic-treated patients had complete resolution of depressive symptoms soon after the initial therapy and have remained well during a mean follow-up period of 12 months. In contrast, all 300 patients given placebo continued to have depression symptoms. 70 patients treated with intravenous penicillin G, 1,200 million weekly for 6 months had complete resolution of depressive symptoms and have remained well since.
CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that established depression disease can often be treated successfully with antibiotic therapy or parenteral penicillin and low carbohydrate-diet, however, neither of the regimens that we tested is uniformly effective, and further experience will be needed to determine the optimal course of therapy.


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September News Update
// Tim DeTellis
Together, we are seeing lives changed thanks to our child sponsors. Your prayers, letters, and encouragement goes a long way to let your child know how special they are. Enjoy this story of a sponsor family reunion in Haiti.
P.S. Download September's newsletter and read what's happening now at New Missions. September Newsletter PDF


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КЗ «Високопільська спеціалізована школа-інтернат
«Обдарованість» ХОР
План – конспект відкритого уроку
з англійської мови у 10 класі
на тему : «Проблеми навколишнього середовища»
підготувала: вчитель англійської мови,
вчитель вищої категорії
Федорченко А.А.
2013 р
Тема: Проблеми навколишнього середовища.
Освітня мета: узагальнити знання учнів про основні екологічні проблеми сьогодення, активізувати вживання лексики по темі, формувати навики говоріння, письма і аудіювання.
Розвиваюча мета: розвивати комунікативну компетенцію учнів шляхом використання автентичних матеріалів.
Виховна мета: виховувати розуміння актуальності проблеми забруднення навколишнього середовища, сприяти розвитку бажання зберегти планету та види, які її населяють.
Обладнання: мультимедійний проектор, учительська презентація «Environmental problems», виставка по темі, тематична пісня «Earth Song» відео ролики, картки з текстами і питаннями до них, екологічний тест, відеоролики.
І Вступна частина
T:Dear children!
Glad to see you today!
How are you today?
Today we have an unusual lesson. There are many guests in our classroom. Great our guests, please.
I expect you will be hardworking and active at this lesson as usually.
T: Look at the blackboard. There is an exhibition which is devoted to the topic "Enviromental problems" .(слайди1,2,3,на яких зображено проблеми довкiлля)
Today we are going to discuss this topic.
I'd like to start our lesson with the words of great philosopher the Dalai Lama "Mother Planet is showing us the red warning light – "be careful"- she is saying. To take care of the planet is to take care of our own house".
Do you agree with this quotation?(слайд 4)
P:Yes, our planet is in a danger. The problem of pollution has become more important today. Using automobiles and other machines made pollution worse. Air, water and soil are necessary for existence of all living things. But polluted air can cause illness, and even death. Polluted water kills fish and other marine life. We must help our planet.
ІІ Основна частина
1. Розвиток навичок аудіювання
T:You know, that people all over the world are worried about our environment.
Many famous people make their contribution to the protection of environment. I suggest you listening to the song of a famous American singer Michael Jackson and see a video clip.
During the listening you have to raise the cards with the words you have heard.
(після прослуховування)
We have just seen the clip and it is by chance and the reason why we have chosen the topic "Environmental problems" It is quite actual. What is the message of this song?
(відповіді учнів)
How could you name this song?
P1:"The Earth"
P2: " Earth Soong"
T:The real name of this song is "Earth Song".
It was first sung by M. Jackson on the Earth Day.
Do you know anything about this day?
^ 2. Пошук інформації
I want you to find the main information about the Earth Day in our exhibition and answer these questions. (слайд 5)
Let's divide into 3 groups. The questions for the first group are 1,2.
For the second group are 3,4, for the third group are 5,6.
1.When was the first Earth Day celebrated?
2.Who was the founder of this holiday?
3.When is it held nowadays?
4.How many countries do in this holiday participate?
5. What is the symbol of this day?
6. What is the aim of this holiday?
T: Share the information.
P1: The first Earth Day was celebrated on March 1970.
P2: It was created by John McConnel.
P3: Earth Day is celebrated on the 22-nd April in more than 175 countries including Ukraine every year.
P4: The symbol of the Earth Day is the Ecology Flag. There is a combination of two letters on the flag "E" and "O" taken from the words "Environment" and "Organism" resepectively.
P5: People celebrate Earth Day every April 22 to show how much they care about the planet.
Many people use the day to do projects that will help the Earth. Some meet to discuss how to limit pollution and how to save endangered animals and plants. Other plant trees, clean up parks and beaches, or set up recycling stations.
^ 3.Робота з текстом
One of the main ecological problems in the world is deforestation.
I suggest you reading the text and discuss this problem in pairs.
Try to understand the general information
The rate of the deforestation in the world is alarming. Every day a hectare of the world's forests is being destroyed forever. Why is this happening? There are two reasons - land and wood. In many countries the trees have been cut down because the land was needed for crops. In other part of the world they cut down trees because their wood is wanted. This wood is used by the local people for firewood. Or it is exported to Japan, Europe and North America. There they used for buildings or for making furniture.
Unfortunately, in most places the trees won't be replaced. The soil in the forests is very thin, but it is protected by the trees. When trees are cut down, the soil is washed away by the rain or blown away by the wind. Soon nothing can be grown on it. The forest becomes a desert. Then people will need more land and they will cut down more trees.
When we destroy the forest, we lose not only the trees but the homes of millions of animals and plants together with them. At the moment there are between five and ten million species of animals and plants on the Earth. One million of these is extinct. All kinds of species are in danger - fish, reptiles, birds, insects - as well as thousands of plants.
Who is guilty of this disaster? The answer is simple: all of us. There are just too many people in the world. The world's population is now over one billion people. Of course, it's very easy to blame the local people. We don't chop down trees. They do. But the products are bought by people like you and me.
Питання до тексту:
1.What are the reasons of deforestation?
2. To what countries is the wood exported?
What is it used for?
3 . What do the trees protect?
4.What is the number of endangered animals?
5. Why is deforestation dangerous for animals?
^ 4.Контроль домашнього читання
T:Every day there are more and more animals and plants which are in danger of becoming extinct.
Their natural habitats are destroyed by human activity. Forests are cleared for farming or housing. Oceans and rivers are polluted.
Animals are hunted for different reasons.
The WWF World Wide Fund for Natures has made a list of endangered species.
You have prepared the information about endangered species.
Let's listen to you reports. (Повідомлення учнів)
T:Let's watch a short video and think what can happen when the people are careless about the nature.(Перегляд відео про недбале ставлення до природи)
What proverb is the most suitable to it?
Never cast dirt into fountain of which you have sometimes drunk.
A bad beginning makes a bad ending.
First think, than speak.
P1:I think, the first proverb is the most suitable to this video.
^ 6.Виконання тесту "How green are you"
T:How do you understand the expression "green people"
Ps: (pupils' answers)
T:How green are you? Try the quiz to find out.
(виконання екологічного тесту)
T-Ps:Are you Green?
Ps: (pupils' answers)
III Заключна частина
Домашнє завдання
Make project about environmental problems in your village in groups
Підведення підсумків уроку
We understand, that our home is in danger. Who is guilty of this disaster?
The answer is simple: all of us. Let's think what can we do to save the environment and make the contract with the nature.(the pupils promise to help the nature)
Our lesson is over. I'm sure you are real friends of our planet. And I hope our lesson helps us to be more active in the ecological movement. In fact, we live only once and not a very long life and we have one Earth. Remember the wise saying of a great English writer John Galsworthy who said:
"if you don't think about the future, you will not have it".


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Happy New Year
Happy New Year!
Some'tet started 2017 playing a private party, and we had a blast! We kind of kicked it hard, lots of improvisation, shoving around our typical arrangements -- great solos from Patrick Christie, Barry Cooper and Dianne Krouse on her new tenor sax, (it has a deliciously smokey sound!)
Also, after a few weeks off, we'll be back at our Vashon Island Sunday Night Snapdragon residency on Jan 15th starting around 6pm, and we return with some new material. Come on by!
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