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Thick toenails look pretty absurd on your feet, and they often feel quite uncomfortable as well. In some cases, the condition might become even worse if you wear restrictive or narrow shoes such as high heels or boots with pointed tips. Not only do thick toenails prevent you from wearing your favorite footwear for that occasional party or trip, but they also spoil your daily bath and shower sessions by causing a feeling of constant discomfort on the tips and edges of your toes whenever you wet your feet. When your feet come in contact with water in the bathroom, the skin beneath your thick toenails will swell and cause the already loose nails to wiggle. In some extreme cases, a slight shock or bump might even cause one of your thick toenails to crack open or fall off.
While there is no fixed reason for why this condition occurs, and the symptoms as well as severity might vary greatly from person to person, one thing is for certain- more often than not, thick toenails are the result of improper foot hygiene/ usage of extremely restrictive footwear. If you don't let your feet dry properly after working in a wet environment for extended periods, you have a much greater chance of contracting this annoying nail problem. Also, the usage of tight or hard-top shoes for activities such as running, volleyball, tennis, or any other physically intensive activity will cause your nails to constantly suffer short bumps against the shoe walls, and this is especially amplified in shoes with small toe boxes. And, it is even MORE amplified if you don't clip and file your nails on a regular basis (sports and long toenails don't get along very well). Heeled shoes with closed front boxes that are too narrow or hard will cause your big and little toenails to press against the walls, resulting in the gradual thickening of the frontal portion of both those toenails, and most of the time you'll also notice ridge lines, cracks, spots, etc. along with increasingly thickening skin around the nails.
Reasons for having Thick Toenails :
1. Fungal Infections :
Fungal infections cause a special type of toenail infection in which the nail not only thickens, but also begin to turn yellow. A specific species of fungi known as Candida is responsible for toenail fungal infections, and these parasitic microbes love to live in the little cracks of your toenail where they continue to breed and defecate (that yellow color is due to dead fungus cells and excrement). They crave moisture and a mildly acidic surrounding.
2. Injuries or Physical Trauma :
If your toenail has suffered from something like a sudden physical trauma (may be a hammer fell on it, or somebody stepped on it), then the skin underneath the nail, as well as the surrounding skin layers tend to swell up, and the area will turn red. Don't worry, since this is temporary and is not harmful to your nails or feet in any way, except for the fact that if your nail broke in the process, you'll probably have to wait a while before it grows back again. And you'll also experience some discomfort while walking.
3. Wearing Inappropriate Footwear :
If you wear shoes with hard tops and small toe boxes, then the first and last toenails of your feet will constantly rub against the walls of the shoe, resulting in a special type of condition which might get really severe over the course of a few years. The nails will first thicken towards the front, and then ridge lines will begin appear, along with a slight curve at the tip because the nails cannot grow straight forward and are being forced to head downwards.
4. Poor Blood Circulation :
If blood does not circulate properly in your feet, it could result in stunted growth of your toenails. They will look pale and chipped, with cracks and ridges all over the surface. Some nails might even feel like they are loosely attached, and will actually crack open or detach if a sudden shock is applied upon them. This type of toenail condition is especially common in people with heart conditions, diabetes, blood pressure irregularities, etc.
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Homemade Remedies for Dealing with Thick Toenails (100% natural and easy to implement) :
While thick toenails can cause a lot of discomfort and are very annoying, you don't need to visit the hospital for a surgery or anything of that sort unless your physician or dermatologist tells you to. We suggest that you give the following homemade remedies a try before you decide you throw in the towel and shell out hundreds of bucks for reconstructive surgeries, chemical therapies, etc. All of those are expensive treatment methods, and bombarding your body with chemicals isn't the best choice either. Which is why, we included only natural oils and commonly found compounds such as baking soda, Epsom salt, etc. in this list.
1. The Apple Cider Vinegar Method :
This is a tried-and-tested method to get rid of fungal infections in the feet as well as toenails. Vinegar is a pretty harmless compound to humans and is commonly used in food preparation, but is also a fungicide (it kills fungi). Take a bucket or large trough and fill it with some apple cider vinegar, although you can also use white vinegar. Add two parts of water for every part of vinegar, and male sure that the end volume is enough for you to comfortable soak your feet. After 10-15 minutes, you can remove your feet and wipe them dry with a clean towel. Repeat twice a day for around 2 weeks, and if possible, clip your toenails and file them before soaking the feet.
2. The Tea Tree Oil Method :
Tea tree oil is a natural fungicide, and is also said to possess anti-bacterial properties. However, it is also a detoxifying agent and will purify the skin of your feet by removing all the soaked-up toxins from deep underneath the skin. As a result, both your toenails as well as surrounding skin layers will be freed of harmful fungi/bacteria and the thickening should gradually decrease over time as the skin around your toenail begins to release its toxins, resulting in accelerated blood flow around the nails, which culminates in increased production of new nail cells.
3. Olive Oil Treatment :
Olive oil or even olive lea extract can act as a potent fungicide as well as purifying agent, just like tea tree oil. In fact, you can even use both of these oils together by dipping a cotton swab in a mixture that contains equal parts of both. Rub this swab gently on the affected nail and repeat the process for 2-3 times daily. You should notice an improvement within 2-3 weeks if your condition is related to a fungal infection or some sort of skin diseases such as eczema/psoriasis. But remember- in case you have any skin condition you should probably consult your physician for proper medication prior to trying out any of these methods.
4. Epsom Salt Treatment :
Epsom salt is the common name of magnesium sulfate. It is a type of sea-salt and its skin-related benefits are well known. Both magnesium as well as sulfate are easily absorbed through the skin, and are extremely crucial to some really essential functions such as enzyme production and regulation, as well as muscular and nerve functioning. Mix a couple of tablespoons in half a tub of warm water and soak your feet in it. If your toenails have thickened due to some sort of physical trauma or lack of blood circulation, then this method will definitely help.
5. Use some Vapor Rub :
Vicks Vapor Rub has been known to heal dry, chipped skin, as well as inflammations. Theoretically, the same should also apply for nails even though they are not the same as skin. However, nail is made from the same stuff as hair and some parts of the skin- keratin. Now, nails may feel lifeless and hard, but they are actually living cells which need to be supplied with nutrients in order to grow. Vapor rub will heal the skin around your toenails and make it better suited to blood circulation, so that your nails can rejuvenate faster and heal from any damage that they might have incurred over the course of time.
6. Use Mildly Acidic Gels :
This method is only going to work if your thickened toenails are the result of a fungal invasion or some sort of bacterial infection. You can even substitute corn meal solution to get similar effects, because if your toenails are yellow and thick, then it almost certainly the result of a fungal infection. Cornmeal contains a special type of fungus that is harmless to humans but is actually deadly to Candida, the main species of fungi that is responsible for toenail thickening. Mildly acidic gels will also kill Candida cells by destroying the protective layers that shield the cells of these microbes, and then complete cellular disintegration occurs. Use any sort of mildly acidic soap lotion or gel for this purpose, and make sure that you clip your nails with a clipper and file them with a nail file prior to this treatment in order to enjoy faster results.
Some Precautions that Can Help Prevent Thickening of Toenails :
1. Wearing Proper Footwear and Socks :
If you use shoes that are too tight or restrictive, your nails will suffer in the long run. To give you an idea, if you wear high heeled shoes for more than 8-10 hours daily then you have a 50-60% higher chance of suffering from problems such as bunions, thickened toenails, cramped toes, etc. So how do you deal with it then? Well, we are not asking you to abandon fancy footwear altogether, just use them wisely for limited periods of time (try not to use them daily). While engaging in any form of physically intense activity, make sure you're wearing footwear that is suited to that particular task. For sports, you usually want shoes with flexible, lightweight, breathable tops, and large toe boxes.
2. Using the Right Soap and Lotion for Feet :
Clean your toenails, the spaces between your toes, as well as the rest of your feet with good quality soap every day, especially after you return from a walk, gym visit or sports/workout session. Use a solution that is slightly acidic to wash your feet, and if you have suffered from fungal infections in the past try soaking your feet in an apple cider vinegar solution like we have mentioned in the list of remedies above, and then dip your feet in a solution of baking powder. The baking powder solution is alkaline in nature and will make sure that any leftover cells or spores of fungi never get the chance to spread or multiply.
3. Clipping and Filing Nails Regularly :
This will help protect your nails from shocks and bumps within tight shoes, and remember that you should never wear shoes with pointed feet or high heels if you have long toenails. Nail polish might look pretty on long nails, but the pressure against your nails increases as they grow longer, and sudden physical shocks will have even more effect on the base of your toenails if they are longer than normal. This will result not only in thickening of your toenails, but abnormal growth patterns which will be irreparable in the long run. For example, if you always wear tight shoes on top of long nails then they will grow thick as well as curve downwards in order to compensate for the lack of space for growth. Also noticeable in this case, will be large crack lines and ridges on top of the abnormally thickened nail surface.
Conclusion :
In the end, we can't stress enough how important it is to maintain proper hygiene for your feet and hands. Use cotton socks, do not keep your feet wet for long periods of time, and always wash the nails and toe spacing thoroughly with some soap or pH-neutral (could even be slightly basic) solutions. If you're going to engage in sports or other physical activities, always remember to wear shoes designed for that specific sport or activity. Shoes made from light and breathable mesh are the best if you have sweaty feet, and these will prevent the growth of fungus since all of your sweat is instantly evaporated though the breathable mesh layers. Also ensure that you're not wearing shoes with pointed tips or high heels for more than 3-4 of hours a day, and that too only on rare occasions. Clip your toenails with a clipper on a regular basis, and file them with a properly sanitized nail file.
Also remember- always consult with your dermatologist or physician if you notice that he problem isn't going away after trying any of the above mentioned remedies. Whatever you do, DO NOT attempt to scrape, cut, or slice the affected toenails by yourself as that could lead to further complications. If the condition becomes too severe and the nail begins to detach itself from the toe, then the doctor might recommend surgical removal of the affected portion or laser therapy. The above mentioned treatments are strictly for early-medium stages of fungal development in your toenails.


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I regrettably saw The Dictator recently, and it was pretty lame. Not only in its content (I hope you love terrorist jokes!), but just in the fact that most of the jokes are bombs (see what I did there? TERRORIST JOKE!).
To be offended by the outdated Middle East jokes in The Dictator is like being offended by Jay Leno's Tonight Show monologue. Yes, they were more profane than you'd see on TV, but they were just so painfully obvious. And a good chunk of the best jokes (obvious or not) were ruined in the trailer. The most offensive part of the Dictator was the $55 bill my girlfriend and I paid to see it at Hollywood Blvd… Granted, we did eat cheese fries and enchiladas like kings, it was still a hefty bill for a bad movie experience.
The funniest parts, to me, were the jokes about the lavish lifestyle of the dictator in his native country. But I find people who have so much excess that they don't know what to productively do with it to be rather funny. Those were my favorite parts of the below average Arthur remake, as well. Some jokes were even slightly creative, like playing a terrorist version of Wii, with smiling Mii characters reenacting the 1972 Munich Olympics tragedy. But once the actual plot kicked in, the movie started to fall pretty flat. I saw it a couple of days ago and I'm struggling right now to even remember all the parts that I genuinely liked. It was a forgettable movie.
I love Sasha Baron Cohen at his best, but this is probably near his worst. I laughed out-loud at maybe 50% of the movie, and I don't know if you consider that a good percentage or not, but it was never a boisterous, hearty laugh. It was always just a "that's amusing" laugh. A "Heh… Heh heh" laugh.
The Dictator is totally watchable, but I wouldn't pay to watch it if I were you, now that I've seen it. Just wait until it's on Comedy Central or for $1 on Redbox or something. Somewhere where you have easy ability to turn it off and do something else when you lose interest.
Cohen has made four films (where he was the main comedy force behind them); two of which were mainly scripted, and the other two were brilliant "insert fictional character into reality" type films. The two scripted ones, this and Ali G Indahouse, were pretty sporadic in laughs. Both are kinda funny, because Cohen is naturally hilarious, but they don't come close to comparing to his epic trolling films like Borat or Bruno. Or his old TV show, for that matter.
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Let me just say that this scene from the Borat DVD, which didn't even make the final cut of the film mind you, is funnier than everything in The Dictator combined. But to be fair, this is probably one of my favorite comedy bits of all time…


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Valk was a Tandaran male, who served as an officer in the Tandaran military in the 22nd century.
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By 2162, he held the rank of general. In September of that year, Valk led the Tandaran relive forces at Kemsar Colony, a Tandaran settlement that was attacked, dozens massacred and several children kidnapped. The evidence that the Tandarans found suggested that the attackers were Suliban. This was the third such attack, all close to the territory of the newly formed United Federation of Planets.
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Two days later, they dealt with the Suliban ships just before they arrived at the Qhembembem Outpost, where they intended to sell the children as slaves. The Starfleet crew maneged to capture two of the "Suliban" alive, and Endeavour's doctor, Phlox revealed them to be Malurian criminals.
Valk and the rescued children were beamed to the Tandaran warship Grentra. While still not trusting the Federation, he at least admitted that the fledgling nation was in no position to pose a threat to Tandar. (ENT - Rise of the Federation novel: A Choice of Futures)


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Now this is a little unexpected. It seems that, music legend, Roy Orbison will be making his way into Rock Band/Rock Band 2. CMT (Country Music Television) have let it slip, when advertising their Boxing Day show 'Top 20 Countdown', that, well, here's the quote.
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Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, John Peter Amewu has ordered a forceful removal of more than 300 students from the Ghana School of Surveying and Mapping (GSSM), President of the Student Representative Council (SRC), Bright Joseph Nsiah has revealed.
According to Mr. Nsiah, the Policemen arrived this morning to eject all students from their classrooms and hostels just when the student's leadership was preparing to announce their grievances to the press, following the Minister's decision to shut down the lone surviving mapping and surveying institution in the West African sub-region.
The evicted students who picketed in front of the institution expressed worry over the Minister's move to carry on with his action.
'Am very disappointed in the Minister's move to shut down the school. He will destroy our lives if he proceeds with his plan. I don't even know what to do. Am a final year student and my parents are expecting me to complete this year. He has not provided any alternative place for us to move to. We were rather hoping that they will refurbish the school but look at what he is doing.' one student noted.
The SRC President also asserted the Minister is bent on seeing through with his plans because the student body protested his move of vending off the land for the construction of a shopping mall.
A petition dated May, 2 2017, signed by the SRC President and addressed to the Lands and Natural Resources Minister states that 'We regret to bring to your attention that as we speak, there is an ongoing construction works on the school premises, which invariably means that, if no attempt is made to stop this move, the school will soon collapse to pave way for the construction of a shopping mall'.
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ROCKFORD — The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is looking to inject energy into Davis Park with a series of summer concerts and group workouts intended to keep the festival grounds bustling with activity.
The new event series, dubbed Summer at Davis Park, kicked off Wednesday with roughly 50 people sweating to a Les Mills BodyAttack workout led by YMCA fitness instructors and then strutting along to an urban line dancing session. There were also several children going through activities led by the Rockford Park District youth sports department. One resembled a miniature version of what you might see at an NFL combine.
The riverfront park in downtown has been a focal point for the city, which wants to overhaul the grounds to help it fulfill its potential as a public attraction. Last year, Mayor Tom McNamara assembled a 20-member task force led by the visitors bureau to build a plan for redeveloping the park and figure out how to pay for it. This summer, Rockford Sharefest threw part of its volunteer effort at sprucing up the park, and a new skate park called The Landing opened at Davis Park on June 21. The larger effort to makeover the park will unfold over several years.
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Nokia is breeding like rabbits. Perhaps it is those long Finnish nights. The new 2.1, 3.1 and 5.1 take the Nokia range to 13 very different phones for different niches. We present the
We can't help but feel that they may have had a little too much Koskenkorva (Finnish vodka that will finish you) because all models offer features above their price. But perhaps that is what Nokia, barely 22 months old under HMD Global (based in Espoo Finland) need to do to regain the crown. Read on for our low-cost Nokia shootout.
The Nokia range includes
- 8 Sirocco $1199 but $999 at JB Hi-Fi (review here)
- 8 $899 (2017 model) but $499 at Harvey Norman and $599 at JB Hi-Fi (review here)
- 7 Plus $649 (review here)
- 6.1 2018 $399 (review here)
- 6 (2017 model)
- 5.1 $329 (the subject of this review)
- 5 $268 at Harvey Norman (2017 model)
- 3.1 $249 but $199 at JB Hi-Fi (the subject of this review)
- 3 $249 but $188 at Harvey Norman (2017 model)
- 2.1 $199 (the subject of this review)
- 1 $149 (review here
- 3310 3G feature phone $89 (review here)
- 8810 'Banana phone' 4G feature phone $129 (not reviewed yet)
Nokia is hoping that having a phone in every market niche will satisfy the hordes of Nokia lovers and bring this iconic brand back to the top. It may
Review: 2.1, 3.1 and 5.1 low-cost Nokia shootout
Rather than present a separate review on each phone here is a combination review. Each phone has strengths (and very few weaknesses). But we think price sensitivity first, and needs, second, will likely drive purchase decisions.
The first impression
While all three have Nokia styling queues its evident that the 2.1 comes from either a different designer or factory. This is a typical a good, better, best scenario. You really can't go wrong with any of them provided you remember these are lower-cost phones and don't expect a flagship specification. To get that you would have to spend three-five times as much!
We issue the standard warning that you must buy the genuine model with Australian firmware as it works on all Australian Carrier LTE bands. To be blunt avoid at all cost online merchants, mobile virtual network operators carriers (unless approved), and grey/parallel market sellers.
We have changed our 'monolithic' specifications table to place relevant comments and tests after each segment. All specifications are for the 2.1, 3.1 and 5.1 (left to right):
In the box
Model TA-1093
Nokia 2.1
5V/2A charger
Micro USB cable
Model TA-1074
Nokia 3.1
5V/1A charger
Micro USB cable
Model TA-1081
Nokia 5.1
5V/2A charger
Micro USB cable
5.5", 1280 x 720, 16:9, LPTS
Oleophobic coating over the plastic screen
5.2" 1440 x 720, 18:9 IPS with
Gorilla Glass 3
Haptic touch feedback
400 nits typical brightness
1400:1 contrast
5.5" 2160 x 1080, 18:9 IPS with Gorilla Glass 3
Haptic touch feedback
Similar to 3.1
2.1: The screen is dull and has a limited colour range. Even at 100% brightness, it is unreadable in direct sunlight. Colours are not even, and there is a darker band across the top. Now that sounds pretty damming, but this is a $199 phone and it is fit for purpose.
3.1: The screen is dull even at 100% brightness. Colour is better than the 2.1, but there is still a darker band across the top of the screen. Daylight readability is better than the 2.1. Haptic touch feedback is good.
5.1: While the screen is brighter it still is not quite there. Otherwise, it is similar to the 3.1.
In all devices, there is no colour adjustment, and the adaptive brightness function is too aggressive towards battery saving. Turn it off, or you will always be adjusting the brightness.
Screenshots are 2.1, 3.1 and 5.1 and clearly show the darker band at the top. What you can't see is the uneven solid colour on the 2.1.
Qualcomm 425 28nm
4-core A53 1.2GHz
Adreno 308
1GB single-channel RAM
8GB (4.52GB free)
microSD to 128GB (dedicated slot)
MT6750N 28 nm
4-core 1.5GHz + 4-core 1GHz
Mali-T860 MP2
2GB single channel
16GB – 7.36GB free
microSD to 128GB (dedicated slot)
4-core 2.0 GHz
Mali-T860 MP2
2GB single channel
16GB (6.77GB free)
microSD to 128GB (dedicated slot)
|Geekbench rating
Single-core 461
Multi-core 1743
Single-core 661
Multi-core 2642
Single-core 846
Multi-core 3248
2.1: Qualcomm 425, 28nm entry-level processor used by many lower cost smartphone models like the Motorola e5 and Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro. To save costs, Nokia uses a smorgasbord (as is the Scandinavian way) of other branded components. So, it has a reasonable engine but few of the go-fast things that some other brands have used. There is some lag due to 1GB RAM, but overall it is fit for purpose. Forget it for games.
3.1: The MediaTek 6750N is a mid-market solution. It uses a Big/Little format allowing four of the cores to go to sleep in a power saving mode. There was no lag as experienced on the 2.1.
5.1: The MediaTek 6755S is about 80% of the speed of a Qualcomm 625. But it lacks the Qualcomm sophistication with bits digital and image signal processors, modem etc.


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A little learning can go a long way toward building your knowledge and comfort level with your newborn. This class includes information about caring for your infant in the first days and weeks of life. Breastfeeding topics include: positioning of the newborn, breast milk production, latch on, diet, growth, pumping and milk storage. Come learn everything you need to know to help your baby make a smooth transition from womb to world.
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Are you an amazing cook? Do family and friends often ask you for your recipes? Then one of the greatest gift ideas for your culinary fans, either for birthdays, holidays, or a bridal shower, is to give them a cookbook that is filled with all of your favorite recipes. Think you can't get published? Well, you actually can make a real, polished, professional-looking cookbook, complete with pictures, in less time than you think.
You can of course buy photo albums, specialty paper, and glue, and begin hand-crafting your own cookbook from scratch. According to Redbook Magazine, there are also cookbook kits you can purchase that gather together the materials required to construct it yourself. Such a treasured, personal, keepsake is certainly worth the effort you will put into it.
But, what if you could really publish your own book, beautifully bound and looking like you found it on a bookstore shelf? That is a present that will not only impress, but inspire.
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Bookemon lets you create and print professional looking books, which allows you to make a cookbook (or any other type of book you choose) that is totally your own.
Digital book-making software can make this project simple and affordable. First you create a free account, than simply upload your content from PDF or Word Files. You personalize it by customizing the pages and even upload and edit photos or drawings to accompany the text. This is an ideal way to make your own cookbook, but you can also create virtually any type of book, so the possibilities are endless.
What should you put into your cookbook?
When choosing your content, you need to think about which recipes are your favorites; which ones are they always asking for? Also consider if you want the cookbook to be a general collection of great menu items or to be more specific, like "pasta dishes".
Once you have an idea of the content you are putting in it, compile your recipes into Word Files or a PDF. To really make it professional looking, follow the same format for each recipe. For instance:
- List of ingredients, with measurements
- Any preheat instructions
- Step-by-step of how-to make it
- Time it takes to prepare, general cooking time
Next you may want to include some photos of your recipes or maybe photos of some of the most important ingredients they require. You could also include photos of family enjoying your meal (like a picture of last year's Thanksgiving table or your last dinner party) or any other photo you have that might really personalize it.
If it is your grandmother's recipe, perhaps add a photo of you and her in the kitchen. Basically, you can make your own cookbook reflect the story behind some of your most special recipes.
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It was only three or four steps to get to the bathroom when I woke up, late, Sunday morning. The grey light trying to force its way in through the blinds, the cat looping acrobatically beneath my drowsy gait.
Since Christmas, I've been wearing a FitBit Force on my wrist, tracking every move I make with it's fancy digital pedometer and accelerometer and altimeter and estimated calorie-burn computer and alarm clock and sleep timer. A trip to the bathroom in the morning becomes a matter of consequence, a record of competition. The conservation of my physique is now the ward of a few megabytes, transferred via low-energy Bluetooth.
The gadget comes programmed to push me towards 10,000 steps as a daily goal, so I'm following its request, making the effort to walk at least five miles as often as possible. I've hit the 10k mark twelve times in January. My highest count of 17 thousand came on the first of the year, as my girlfriend and I stumbled through a 5k 'hair of the dog' race, early in the morning.
On a typical day, if I drive to work, take the stairs, pace around the hall, and then come home to cook dinner and couch loaf, five to six thousand steps is an average number. If I wake up on a Saturday and watch four episodes of Breaking Bad, I'm lucky to hit 3,500. Walking to please a robot is my new errand.
This past Sunday, I deposited myself in a reading position, after my morning ablutions, eggs, and trip to the balcony to gauge the temperature. Another day under twenty degrees Fahrenheit would keep me restless without recourse.
I made lunch around noon, and realized I could kind of dance around and walk in place while the water boiled. A minute or two of that was good for seventy five or eighty steps. I picked up another 200 mid-afternoon, when I decided it was high time to run the vacuum cleaner. By five p.m., I was still shy of 2,000 for the day.
Sunset approached and a pile of indoor things sat waiting to entertain me, so it didn't look like ten thousand (much less fifteen) would happen.
Fed up with my sedation at six p.m., I rousted myself, determined to make my daily effort. I bundled up and set out for a treadmill.The first mile only took me to six thousand steps. I haven't run five miles in several months, but the wristband gave me my orders, and I followed.
After hitting ten thousand on the treadmill, and rewarding myself with a drink, I looked at the couch, considered my options, and figured what the hell… A late evening trip to the supermarket for bananas wouldn't hurt my cause.
I stepped out again, into the cold night, my tiny cyborg companion blinking lovingly beneath my sleeve.


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Fans of MTV's Daria rejoiced at last year's announcement of the decision to reboot the iconic animated series that focuses on the sarcastic, enthusiasm challenged teenager of the same name.
According to Variety, MTV announced on June 13 that Tracee Ellis Ross will Executive Produce and voice Daria's friend, Jodie Landon in a new spinoff. Joining the show will be Head Writer Grace Nkenge Edwards, who has also written for Insecure.
The series, tentatively titled Jodie will focus on the adult life of the culturally aware, and achievement-driven Landon as a college graduate as she takes on her career in the technology field. In this new chapter, topics of workplace identity, race and tech-culture will be the focus of the series.
'To have the sidekick character move to the forefront is a real metaphor for what is happening in our culture,'
says Ross in a press release. She also mentions that there may be cameos from Daria and other characters from Lawndale High.
MTV's President Chris McCarthy expects Jodie to begin airing in early 2020. The show will be the first animated show starring an African American woman since BET's Hey Monie, as well as the first spinoff in the Daria franchise with additional spinoffs and movies to be announced in time.
Daria aired on MTV from 1998 to 2002 for five seasons, which are all now streaming on Hulu.


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from participants. To do that, the agency is hosting a series of hour-long
telephone town halls in October for each of the 15 districts in its service
These interactive calls allow RTD board directors and staff to have a
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Telephone town halls are scheduled as follows:
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In this Spine Coding Source column, Teri Romano, RN, MBA, CPC, CMDP, and Kim Pollock, RN, MBA, CPC, CMDP, combine coding pearls with information related to billing and revenue collection. It is important for health care providers to be aware of coding changes and to differentiate whether they apply to government or private payers or both.
— Daniel Refai, MD
Associate Editor, Neurosurgery
Medicare eliminated payment for consultations in 2010, which resulted in significant revenue losses for spine surgeons and all specialists. All office consultations for Medicare patients became a new or established patient, or an emergency department visit if the patient was seen in the emergency department, which is an outpatient facility.
Due to this change, payment for these visits was reduced 20% or more. Inpatient consult revenue for Medicare patients was also lost. For inpatients, this meant spine surgeons must code an initial hospital care code or a subsequent hospital care code in lieu of an inpatient consultation code, depending on the circumstances.
Revenue loss
Revenue loss is not the only upshot of this Medicare payment change. It also made choosing a category of code (new, established, consultation, initial hospital care, etc.) increasingly complex. This added complexity has delayed claim submission and increased denials.
To worsen the situation, many practices believed this payment change applied to all payers: private and government. This is not true. Private payers are not obligated to adopt Medicare payment policies, although many of them followed Medicare's lead in this payer cost-saving move.
A surgical client of ours, after being advised consults could be billed to some private payers, reported an additional $4,600 in revenue in just 2 months. That represented a potential for added annual revenue of almost $28,000. If one or more of private payers continues to reimburse your practice for consultations, billing a consultation code may be appropriate in some instances. Here are examples of this for non-Medicare patients:
Steps to take
A few steps can be taken to avoid losing consultations as a source of practice income.
Start by identifying non-Medicare payers in your network or area who continue to pay for consults. Blue Cross Blue Shield, for one, is likely to still have consultations on its fee schedule and payable, if the consultation is documented and billed appropriately. Some Medicaid carriers also still recognize the consultation codes.
Another step is to review the Current Procedural Terminology rules for consultation coding and ensure your practice follows the guidelines for reporting outpatient and inpatient consultations. Because consult codes pay more, payers will be on alert for a high percentage of consults and/or a high percentage of consults billed as level 4 or 5.
Physicians should continue to indicate a consult on paper or electronic medical record encounter record for appropriate patients and ensure the consultation documentation rules are followed, regardless of the payer. This means documenting the request for the consult and sending a separate consultation report, that is personalized for the patient, to the requesting physician.
It may be helpful to develop a process to capture consultation charges. This should involve making sure claims are not submitted until a coder/biller or other staff person reviews the encounter and, based on the payer, determines the appropriate category of code. It is not realistic to expect the provider to be aware of each individual patient's payer status. This is a staff responsibility. For practices that do not currently report consultation codes, it is worth the effort to hold claims until this review is completed due to the possibility of increased revenue.
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- Teri Romano, RN, MBA, CPC, CMDP, and Kim Pollock, RN, MBA, CPC, CMDP, are consultants with KarenZupko & Associates Inc. and serve as faculty members of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons national coding and reimbursement courses. For more information, visit www.karenzupko.com.
Disclosures: Romano and Pollock report no relevant financial disclosures.


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This section details the CFIA's planned activities for its strategic outcome as informed by a number of factors, including Federal Government and Agency priorities, the Agency's Corporate Risk Profile, and the application of lessons learned. Lessons learned may be derived from a variety of sources, including: internal and external audits; internal program evaluations; stakeholder feedback and consultation; information from performance measurement (including quality management); and structured post-incident analysis following events such as significant plant pest occurrence or animal disease outbreak or a major food safety recall. This section features key areas on which the CFIA focused its efforts over the last year.
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At Shriners Hospitals for Children, the health and safety of our patients, families, volunteers and staff is our top priority. With the evolving situation regarding COVID-19, we are closely monitoring updates from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and are actively following their recommendations.
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When 2-year-old Annika first arrived at the spina bifida play group at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake City, she was incredibly shy and didn't talk to anyone. But her eyes were wide as she observed kids just like her – wheelchair-bound and with her same condition, getting out of their wheelchairs on their own, moving around and interacting with each other like any kid would. When she got home from the one-hour therapy play group, she had a whole new perspective. Her mom, Jennifer, was shocked as she saw Annika try things she never had before, like getting out of her wheelchair and navigating stairs.
Recreation therapist Laura Lewis-Hollingshead started the therapeutic-focused play groups in 2014, in comboination with physical therapy for kids who could benefit from therapeutic activities, but who didn't require the one-on-one attention of a physical therapist. Placing children in groups of similar age and diagnosis helps them learn from each other and form strong social bonds. The program continues to expand as patients and parents connect and make incredible strides.
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Jennifer has watched her daughter make huge leaps forward in the two years that she has been involved in the program. "We love play group because it gives her a chance to be with kids who are like her, which she doesn't get on a day-to-day basis." Annika is used to being the one who is different in her neighborhood. As she watches kids her age reach new developmental milestones like running and playing, it becomes more apparent how different she is. "At play group," said Jennifer, "all the kids are on equal footing, they all have their wheelchairs."
One day, as they prepared to leave for play group, Annika told Jennifer, "Mom, I'm going to Shriners and we all crawl."
"It is the best thing that we have done for her so far with her therapies," said Jennifer. "This has been extremely beneficial. I can't say enough. Shriners Hospital is amazing."
Lewis-Hollingshead loves that through the therapy-based play group, she achieves her goals as a recreation therapist by treating the whole child. "We're not limited to just the physical goals like you would be in a normal physical therapy situation," said Lewis-Hollingshead. "We actually broaden those to psycho-social goals as well. We focus on ways that these kids can interact and create friendships." Those friendships are not limited to the patients. "They extend to the parents too. We create this support network, and that ties into the child's wellness."
A moment of clarity
Lewis-Hollingshead saw 5-year-old Annika in the hallway at the hospital recently while preparing to start a new spina bifida group for kids near 2 years of age. When she told Annika that the babies down the hall were starting play group just like she had at that age, Annika wanted to say "hello." The formerly shy Annika wheeled into the play group room she knows so well, locked her chair, scooched down to the ground at the level of the babies and started interacting. Jennifer wasn't far behind and immediately became emotional about seeing how far her daughter had come. She told the parents what a great thing play group would be for them.
"One of the things I have always loved and appreciated as a recreation therapist working at Shriners Hospitals for Children is our mission and family-centered care," said Lewis-Hollingshead. "It's not just the child – the patient – it's the whole family."


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It may have been sunny for the most part but there was a touch of ground frost this morning. Nevertheless, the day picked up with some truly exceptional bird sightings…
It's not just about the birds of course so, for a change, here's today's butterfly and dragonfly list first. Butterflies seen today included: red admiral; painted lady; comma; small blue; small white; and speckled wood. Dragons included: common darter; brown darter; and migrant hawker.
A fine migrant darter from Alan Coe and shared via our Flickr page. Thanks Alan!
If you've scanned the lists above and are a regular to Old Moor, then you'll know how unusual today was. They might be common elsewhere, but a treecreeper in Old Moor's Bird Garden is always a good spot. Keep your eyes on the larger tree trunks for a chance of seeing that one.
The Bittern Hide seems to be a regular place to see kingfishers at the moment with two seen there today. In fact one group of visitors today saw kingfisher, bearded tit AND bittern in the space of five minutes!
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Then of course there was that honey buzzard sighting! Yes, you read that correctly! Just after ten this morning a honey buzzard sailed across the reserve on its way southwest. These scarce birds of prey are summer visitors and it is a good time of year to look out for them returning to warmer climes.
Another surprise today was the first autumn record of a goosander at Old Moor. Expect to see more of these smart ducks as we head towards winter.
But for many it was the Wader Scrape that provided the best views today. Here, among other things, were greenshank and green sandpiper often alongside one another. It was a rare chance to compare these two terrific waders side by side.
The long-legged greenshank and the diminutive green sandpiper from Nicola S. Thanks Nicola.
Or, if you prefer a photo…
So, to finish off tonight's blog here is one last view of the larger of those two, the greenshank. Here's a chance to appreciate the pale tail and white rump as well as the striking patterns on those wings.
Until next time.
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Sharing this Blog Post Can Change the Way People Talk About Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month – it's a time to come together to promote awareness and make it easier to talk about the abuse that plagues so many American households.
The summer I turned 21 my college apartment brought me closer to the issue. My upstairs neighbor and her teenage son lived with her boyfriend, Charles. We'd exchange smiles whenever I'd come home to her sitting on the steps or bringing groceries up to their apartment. But one night a month or two into living downstairs I woke up to a loud pounding. Black and white stills of New York city rattled hard on my walls in their frames as I heard the couple shouting.
The next day I found my neighbor, smoking a cigarette outside of her apartment. I asked if everyone was O.K. and mentioned the noises. Her eyes immediately fell away. She looked at the ground, the patches of dried grass around the complex, everywhere but at me, and then she told me. Charles was physically abusive, often. When I offered to call the police, she warned that she didn't know what Charles would do. And then she looked at me, and her eyes were wide with terror. I had never seen that look, and it stayed with me.
Many nights I sat awake on the furniture that smelled like printing toner from its previous life in my father's office, watching New York sway and hearing the thunder and voices above. Charles was 6'2 with wide shoulders and bulging arms that he often flashed around in muscle shirts. What would happen if I called the police? And worse, what could happen if I didn't?
One night I finally did, and I heard them knock fifteen minutes later. They had to knock twice and then the storm came to an abrupt stop.
The next evening, I came home to find my neighbor outside. "I'm so sorry about your door," she said. Charles had kicked in my door and broken the door frame in retaliation for calling law enforcement. "I'm leaving him, I'm really leaving this time." Her eyes were wet with tears, but there was less fear. We hugged in front of my front door that was ajar, hanging off the frame. Charles didn't come home again. My neighbor and I filed a police report together and she filed a restraining order. To this day I remember his name when I can't even remember hers, because of the fear it brought.
The experience faded over the summers since, and it wasn't until recently that anyone talked to me about domestic violence. I worked with Katie in my last position, she has a smile and an executive presence that is immediately felt whenever she enters the room. One afternoon on her way out of the office, she told me she was going to an event to speak about the domestic violence she escaped in her marriage to help more women come forward.
I was completely shocked that Katie was a survivor, and then I was disappointed by my own ignorance. One in every four women in the United States have experienced severe physical violence at the hands of a partner, and every minute, 24 Americans are victims to domestic abuse. The truth is we all work with women (and men) who have survived or are still living with domestic violence and often it's the last person you'd expect.
I asked her to let me know when she was speaking again and last Tuesday I heard Katie speak at Governor Ducey's Light Arizona Purple event.
Here are the ways she shared to help victims of domestic violence:
- Listen, they could be risking their lives to share.
"Whether it's the first time or the 21st time someone in an abusive relationship is reaching out for help, please remember that they are likely risking their life by doing so," Katie said after sharing her story. "If I would have stayed even one more hour, there's no doubt in my mind that I wouldn't be alive today to share my story."
According to the Violence Policy Center, which uses Bureau of Justice statistics in annual reports, almost three American women are murdered daily by current or former romantic partners. Many victims do not come forward in fear of escalating the situation or not being believed. When someone is reaching out it's important to take it seriously and make the time to listen.
- Ask how you can help.
In Katie's case, she was able to make it to her neighbor's house for help. "My neighbor wanted to call the police, but I begged and pleaded, just get me to the local domestic violence shelter," Katie had recalled. "I know it's confidential, and at that time I was terrified of law enforcement." (Her ex-husband had convinced her he was going to purchase police officer uniforms and send his friends in to test her loyalty.)
If someone shares an abusive situation with you, make sure you ask how you can help. Some actions can potentially put victims in more danger. In Katie's case, the domestic violence shelter advocate took her to the emergency room for the medical attention she needed. Her team at the hospital did everything they could to protect her, including assigning her an alias and a password so her family members could reach her.
- Offer the number of a shelter or hotline.
When my friend Katie was ready to leave, she already had the information for a local shelter. Even though the police were called many time for welfare checks and would ask Katie to tell them what he had done, she never shared her husband's actions with the officers in fear of retaliation. But then a victim advocate with the police department did something different.
"During one interaction an advocate did something amazing," Katie shared. "She offered me a phone number to the local domestic violence shelter and just told me to hide it in a safe place. She explained to me that the shelter services were completely confidential and told me when I was ready they would be there. No questions asked."
Need some information to have on-hand? If someone you know needs help you can give them the number for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233. She or he can also visit thehotline.org if there aren't any concerns about website information being tracked.
- Make it alright to talk about domestic violence.
I wanted to contribute on this topic because of one of the last things Katie said (through tears) at Light Arizona Purple: "We must do better, we must make it O.K. to talk about domestic violence."
I couldn't agree more.
Every year advocacy centers and domestic violence shelters see increased numbers during Domestic Violence Awareness month. Victims are empowered when they know someone cares.
"An extremely difficult part of reaching out for help is that fear that no one will believe us," Katie explained. "Victimization is real. The abuse is real. It happens in homes across the world. Domestic violence does not discriminate."
Together we can help people like Katie talk about abuse. You can make it easier for survivors to talk about domestic violence by sharing posts like this one on social and speaking more openly on the topic. We can make this difficult topic more approachable, so more women and men can come forward and seek the validation, support and help they need.
Katie called herself one of the lucky ones and offered anyone struggling with abuse this reminder:
"No matter how bad a situation can seem at the time, there is always hope."
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Naomi this is very touching and I personally know what it can do to you as an individual as my mother went through this with an alcoholic dad! I was never someone to speak openly about it as it was (in many ways) still is a painful memory and changes your world! Great list to quickly help… It's for each one of us to be aware of! While the world may appear fast and furious, there is always a hand to hold and help! Thanks for writing about this topic which is not just true in America but all across the world and in many ways a lot worser as we do not have such clear support functions.
That's such a great point about how this impacts survivors around the globe. Thank you for sharing, Mahima.
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NUTS Help
Using the Line Fitting (LF) subroutine.
This subroutine performs a Simplex fit to a set of peaks. The user must define a starting set of peaks before starting the fit process.
The parameters adjusted are each peak's frequency, intensity, width at half height and ratio of Lorentzian to Gaussian lineshape. Starting with NUTS versions dated May, 2000, it is possible to "freeze" chosen parameters so they are not adjusted during the fit process. See below.
Note that LF is not included in NUTS Lite.
Because these 2 peaks overlap, integrating does not give an accurate ratio of their areas.
Start by expanding the spectrum to show just the region of interest. Enter the deconvolution routine by typing LF or by selecting Line Fit from the Tools menu.
Begin by creating a set of peaks that match the real spectrum reasonably well, as a starting point for the fitting routine.
There are 3 different ways to enter a set of peaks.
As shown above, place the cursor on the top of a peak and click once with the left mouse button.
A red Lorentzian line is drawn at the location chosen in the previous step.
A second way to input a peak is to place the cursor below the axis at the chosen frequency. NUTS will find the closest peak maximum and put a peak there.
Notice that the second peak which was entered is red, and the first peak has changed to green. NUTS builds a list of peaks as they are entered, and the "current" peak is always in red.
A third method, not shown here, is to let NUTS select peaks using the same criteria as normal peak picking. To use this method, type P or choose Peak Pick from the Fit menu.
It is possible to select a different peak to be the current peak by moving through the list, by typing F (Forward) and B (Back) commands, which are also available from the Edit menu.
The broader peak has been selected as the current peak, so it is now shown in red.
The default peak width did not match the actual width of this peak. The fit will proceed better if its width is adjusted.
Place the cursor on the peak at half height, and click the right mouse button. The width of the red peak changes.
(Users with a single button mouse should hold down the shift key and use the mouse button when instructions call for use of the right mouse button.)
Once all starting peaks have been created, and line widths adjusted, we are ready to start the fitting process. By default, 4 parameters are adjusted during the fit for each peak: amplitude (intensity, or height), width, position (frequency) and ratio of Lorentzian to Gaussian lineshape. Any of these parameters may be "frozen", so that it is not adjusted during the fitting process (see below).
The fit is performed by typing A or selecting Optimize All Lines from the Fit menu. This is a Simplex optimization. The optimization can be aborted by typing Q
The parameters for each peak can be examined by typing I or selecting Information on Line from the Fit menu. This brings up the box shown below.
Intensity and Area are reported in two ways, as absolute and relative numbers. The relative intensity is relative to the tallest peak in the spectrum equal to 100, so is usually a more convenient number. The absolute numbers can be used to compare different spectra.
Shift is shown in both Hz and ppm.
Each peak is fit as a combination of Lorentzian and Gaussian lineshapes, expressed as Fraction Lorentzian, which is always a number between 0 and 1.
The user can change parameters by entering values in any field except Absolute Area. When a value is changed, and Apply or OK is clicked, related values are updated to reflect the change, and the peak is changed accordingly.
It is usually helpful to set the Relative Area of a chosen peak to a convenient number, which is done by entering the desired value in the box for Relative Area. All area values are then scaled relative to this.
Note the 4 check boxes labeled "Iterate", next to the Intensity, Shift, Width and Fraction Lorentzian values. A check mark in a box indicates that this parameter will be adjusted during the fit. To "freeze" a chosen parameter, remove the corresponding check mark.
The parameters for each peak can be placed into the clipboard by typing T or by selecting Type Peak List to Clipboard from the Edit menu. This can then be pasted into any text editor, or displayed on the screen using Ctrl-B. The resulting table looks like the following:
The sum of the calculated peaks can be displayed, rather than the individual peaks, by typing S or choosing Sum from the Display menu. The sum is shown above.
The Display menu provides other display options, including the difference between real and calculated peaks.
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Eurogamer has posted a transcript of their sitdown with D3 Lead Designer Jay Wilson. The interview has an interesting beginning, with Jay talking about his D1 and D2 play experiences, and how those translated into his design goals for D3. The interview also touches on innovation in D3, the isometric perspective, story focus, as well as a mandatory mention of the art design controversy. Here's a quote, with an interesting tidbit about bosses dropping sustaining health orbs mid-battle.
Jay Wilson: Or God of War. Games like that are some of my favourite games. It would be far more interesting if we could have a boss monster that wasn't just a giant sack of health that deals out ridiculous damage. We've got monsters that drop health at percentages of their damage, we also sometimes spawn monsters that are just there basically to drop health. Even there: if you have a boss that just walks around and hits you, and a bunch of smaller monsters that continually spawn and generate health, that's already a far more interesting fight than you ever got in Diablo. And that's just the bear minimum of what we can do.
And then on the role-playing side, we've been focusing on more story. We want people to be able to ignore the story if they want, but we still want there to be a denser story, we want there to be a lot of scripted events that support the story, we want the story to be better formed and more interesting. Plus we want there to be some elements that allow players to feel like they're in a role-playing game. I think that one of the differences between Blizzard North and what we sometimes call Blizzard South is that Blizzard South, led by our creative director Chris Metzen, is just a little bit more story-focused. That's not a knock, but it can't help but be something that gets into the game now, because it's also a value that I have.
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Marco Polo
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Newcastle • Aberdeen • Copenhagen, Denmark • Warnemünde, Germany • Rønne, Bornholm, Denmark • Visby, Gotland, Sweden • Klaipėda, Lithuania • Gdańsk, Poland • Newcastle
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The largest city in Scandinavia, capital of Denmark for over 600 years and home to the world's oldest monarchy, Copenhagen is the most charming of Baltic cities. Beautiful parks and gardens, attractive 17th and 18th century buildings, grand castles and the elegant Amalienborg Palace – home to the reigning Queen Margrethe II, grace the city that is laced with a labyrinth of winding canals. Cafes and restaurants spill out of brightly coloured townhouses onto the cobblestone streets in historic Nyhavn. The atmospheric waterfront area is a popular meeting place along with the world's oldest entertainment park Tivoli Gardens.
Nestled nearer to Sweden than Denmark, Bornholm has been under Danish rule since 1522. Once an important Baltic trading port, today the island is known for its scenic beauty and historic Old Town. Be sure to enjoy a leisurely stroll in the Gamle Stan (Old Town) with its cobbled streets and yellow and orange cross-timbered houses.
Beautiful Visby is a stunning sight as you sail into Gotland, its Cathedral, stone building rooftops and the old city wall are the ports stunning backdrop. Just a short walk from the ship, you can follow the old city wall round to the original entrance into the city, dating back to the 12th Century, much of the original town has survived, and wandering its UNESCO World Heritage streets is the perfect way to spend your day on shore.
As Lithuania's oldest city, Klaipeda dates back to the 7th century and there is history crammed into every nook and cranny of the city. Much of the historic centre does not exist anymore, although the Prussian influences are still clearly visible throughout the city especially in the town square and adjoining streets.
At a glance....
The 22,080grt Bahamian flagged Marco Polo cruise ship with her handsome traditional profile, beautiful teak decks and distinctive dark blue hull is a classic ocean liner. She can accommodate up to 800 guests within a warm and friendly atmosphere that reflects a truly intimate cruise experience. The ms Marco Polo is fully stabilised and air conditioned and has eight passenger decks serviced by three main lobbies and four lifts.
There is a good selection of comfortable cabin accommodation ranging from standard to deluxe with 70% of cabins on board the Marco Polo cruise ship having an ocean view. Category options are priced generally according to position, size and facilities.
For the enjoyment of our adult passengers Marco Polo cruises operate as 'child free'. This means that even during school holiday times you can enjoy the pleasures of cruising in the company of adult passengers only. We will however accept teenagers who are 16 years old or above at the time of sailing but they must be accompanied by adult passengers. Families will however be welcome to cruise aboard Discovery although it should be noted that there are no dedicated recreation facilities for children.
Our ships have some great entertainment on board, from show teams to pianists to disco. Why not start your evening with a pre-dinner drink and enjoy some of your favourite melodies? Our resident musicians invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy conversation with new friends about another wonderful day ashore.
Marco Polo offers a traditional maritime experience in cosy surroundings. Discover a wide range of comfortable lounges and stylish leisure facilities to enrich your time on board. Watch Marco Polo on The Travel Channel's Cruise Today and see for yourself.
Her wide range of public facilities include the impressive Waldorf Restaurant offering two sitting dining or the more informal Marco's Restaurant. There are five lounge areas including the theatre style Marco Polo Lounge, and a wide range of other amenities. Out on deck, there's a swimming pool, three whirlpools and a traditional walk around promenade.
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There is an outdoor swimming pool plus three whirlpools and, in keeping with her heritage, the Amundsen Deck offers a traditional walk around promenade for that daily exercise or romantic stroll before you decide to call it a night.
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Brittney Burns – Staff Writer
The first baseball tournaments at the new Parker Meadows Recreation Park were held last October. In the first month two tournaments were held at the new recreation park, sales taxes collected for Macon County increased by 5.5 percent. With nearly a year of tournaments completed, Macon County Commission Chair Kevin Corbin presented the board with the suggestion of paying off the loan on the park ahead of schedule, which will save the county in interest in the long run.
"We have increases month after month in our sales tax collections since Parker Meadows was opened for tournaments, and with the increase in revenue, I would like to discuss the possibility of paying off the loan on the project now," said Corbin. "We are up nearly $300,000 in sales tax revenue over last year, and I think a lot of that is directly attributed to Parker Meadows."
The $1.8 million loan to construct Parker Meadows was issued from Entegra Bank with a 2.2 percent interest rate for 10 years. This year, Macon County will pay $214,567.55 on the loan. Corbin suggested due to the increase in sales tax revenues, and because Macon County currently has a fund balance of $18 million, paying the loan off early would save the county in annual interest payments and it would also free up about $200,000 in the annual budget.
The largest increase in sales tax revenues since the opening of Parker Meadows was seen in March, which experienced a 34.79 percent increase.
"Generally March is a slow month in terms of sales tax for the county," said Corbin. "This year, we saw an increase of $176,182 in sales tax receipts for the county which is huge for us. From October 2015 until June 2016, the county has seen an average sales tax increase of 4.72 percent each month.
While sales taxes are generated on goods and services in the county, another indicator of the benefit of Parker Meadows can be seen in the increase on room occupancy tax collections. Room Occupancy taxes are collected from individuals who pay for lodging in the county.
According to the Franklin Tourism Development Authority, June 2016 was the best June on record since 2010. In June, lodging within the Franklin city limits generated $11,603.51 in room occupancy taxes, an increase of $506.22 over 2015. In the same month, sales tax in the county experienced an 11.8 percent or an increase of $86,610.23 over 2015.
From October 2015 until July 2015, room occupancy tax collections have increased over the prior year each month and set record collections for the county. In total, since Parker Meadows was first opened for tournaments, room occupancy tax collections within the city limits have increased by $9,739.08, with August numbers not yet being reported.
For the first full ball season at Parker Meadows, tournaments were scheduled during the weekends each month, with open dates available to keep the park open and accessible to the public.


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Cisse double retrieves Newcastle draw against Hull
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle substitute Papiss Cisse made an instant impact on his return from knee surgery on Saturday, scoring twice to recover a 2-2 draw against Hull amid fan protests against manager Alan Pardew.
Despite the second-half comeback, Pardew's side remains without a win five matches into the Premier League season.
But it could have been much worse at St. James' Park for Newcastle, which was trailing 2-0 — after conceding from Nikica Jelavic and Mohamed Diame — when Cisse came on in the 69th minute.
The Senegal forward, who has been sidelined since April, scored after four minutes on the pitch, and equalized in the 87th.
"He shouldn't have played today, really," Pardew said. "My medical staff didn't agree that he should be included today — I think he has trained five days, but ... your eye tells you sometimes that the player is fresh, he's bright.
"Of course he's not ready for 90 minutes, but he knows how to carry the jersey."
Newcastle responded to protests with an enterprising display at times although, until Cisse's introduction, the team lacked the cutting edge to make the pressure tell.
Hull exacerbated Newcastle's problems when Jelavic volleyed in the opener in the 48th minute and Diame's long-range drive increased the lead 20 minutes later.
However, Cisse dragged the hosts back into it when he beat goalkeeper Allan McGregor at his near post, and stabbed in the equalizer from Yoan Gouffran's knockdown.
During his celebrations, Cisse unveiled a T-shirt with the message 'Always looking forward, Jonas', a reference to teammate Jonas Gutierrez's ongoing battle with testicular cancer.