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A Recommended Summer Read from
Vanity Fair * New York Post * BBC
The riveting story of a woman convicted of a brutal crime, the prison psychologist who recognizes her as his high-school crush—and the charged reunion that sets off an astonishing chain of events with dangerous consequences for both
As an inmate psychologist at a state prison, Frank Lundquist has had his fair share of surprises. But nothing could possibly prepare him for the day in which his high school… (more)
Ingenious and riveting, this is a book that should not be missed by anyone interested in the way love affects us, the way the past haunts us, and the way we trick ourselves into believing in impossible futures.
Publisher: Ecco (June 05, 2018)
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Retinol Treatment for Aging Skin
Topical vitamin A in the form of retinol and retinoic acid is probably the most studied anti-wrinkle ingredient. Retinoic acid speeds up cell division thus quickening skin renewal, prevents collagen from breaking down, and helps improve skin tone. However, retinoic acid has many side effects, including skin redness and irritation.
To minimize side effects, retinol is used instead in non-prescription anti-aging creams and lotions. Retinol is slowly converted to retinoic acid once it penetrates the skin, causing retinoic acid-like skin rejuvenating effects. The slow conversion to retinoic acid makes incidence of skin irritation much less.
Old retinol formulas have encountered stability and efficacy issues. Retinol is highly unstable when exposed to air and may get degraded even before skin application. New formulations now use advanced nano-encapsulation technology to address this important retinol stability concern.
|Nano-encapsulated retinol makes
DERMAX Retinol C highly effective.
At each visit, topical retinol lotion was applied to the upper-inner (sun-protected) portion of one arm and its vehicle lotion (a popular brand of body moisturizer) was applied to the other arm. Lotions were applied up to three times a week for 24 weeks.
The fine wrinkles of intrinsic aging began to improve after four weeks of retinol use, with continued improvement throughout the study, the researchers reported. The four-week response was faster than that observed in photoaging studies. Typically, at least two to three months of topical retinoic acid therapy is needed before noting any significant improvement in wrinkles caused by photoaging.
After 24 weeks, there were significant differences between retinol-treated and vehicle-treated skin for changes in fine wrinkling scores. Retinol treatment significantly increased collagen production in six patients by about 40% compared with vehicle treatment.
The improvement was not permanent. Three months after the therapy was discontinued the difference in fine wrinkle severity had lessened between the retinol- and vehicle-treated sides but remained significant. Six months after the discontinuation of retinol treatment, no significant differences remained between the 2 sides.
If topical retinol can improve fine wrinkles, collagen deficiency, and atrophy in the fragile skin of elderly subjects, it should be able to do more on younger, less challenging skin.
______________________________________________________________________________________This was published in the June 5, 2012 issue of Manila Bulletin, Lifestyle Section. The author is the CEO of SkinStation. He received the 2011 Outstanding Chemist Award from Professional Regulations Commission for his achievements in the field of cosmetic chemistry. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.

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The UIowa Saxophone Studio will host auditions in accordance with the School of Music's official audition day(s). If you plan on coming to one of our official audition days, you must register online HERE.
2019-2020 Saxophone Studio Audition Date: February 14, 2020. For students in the US, in-person live audition is required.
Pre-Screening Audition Procedures:
All undergraduate and graduate saxophone applicants will be pre-screened through a recording round
- Send a CD (labeled with your name, contact email and mailing addresses as well as your targeted degree (BA/BM/BM with certification; MA/DMA) to:
Dr. Kenneth Tse
University of Iowa School of Music
93 E Burlington St
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1500
*Please make sure you have applied to the U. of Iowa and the School of Music BEFORE sending your recording. Recordings without an application record will not be processed. If you wish to email MP3 files, please make sure each file is less than 10MB in size and send to: email@example.com after the application process. If you wish to send larger files, please use one of the online file-sharing options of your choice (mediafire.com, wetransfer.com, sendspace.com, dropbox.com, etc.) and forward the download links.
- School of Music application and recording must be received no later than 4 weeks prior to your desired audition day.
- A letter of invitation to audition or rejection will be sent after your recording has been reviewed. Each recording will be reviewed carefully and no second try in the same audition period will be allowed. Therefore, please make sure your recording is of the highest quality both in performance and audio.
- Unfortunately, due to the nature of the audition and number of applicants, we will not be able to provide individual comments. All decisions made will be final.
Requirements for the pre-screening recording:
- Time limit: no less than 10 minutes, no longer than 20 minutes
- Undergraduates ONLY: choose 5 scales, quarter-note = 88 x 4 sixteenths, slur up and tongue down
- Repertoire: 2 contrasting movements from the same or two different pieces. Unaccompanied works are allowed. Accompanied works MUST have piano accompaniment.
- Judging criteria: tone quality, musicianship, overall control, consistency and fluency.
- You may instead send in a video of your performance of the above if you prefer.
International applicants: Although it is recommended that you visit our campus, CD or DVD is accepted in place of your live audition. You do NOT need to send in a pre-screening recording if you do not plan on a live audition. For students in the USA, in-person live audition is required.
Live Auditions Information
Undergraduate (B.M./B.A.)
Auditionees are expected to have had private instruction but it is not a prerequisite.
▪ All major and minor scales (as many versions as possible) at a minimum tempo of quarter note = 80 x 4 (sixteenth notes)
▪ Chromatic scale
▪ Two contrasting solo pieces (one lyrical and one technical) with or without piano. When pieces with piano are chosen, please bring an accompanist if possible. You may choose compositions from this list, or choose works that are of similar difficulty. It is important to choose works that showcase your strengths as a musician.
Sample repertoire:
▫ Henk Badings: Concerto
▫ Roger Boutry: Divertimento
▫ Paul Bonneau:Caprice en forme de valse
▫ Herbert Couf: Introduction, Dance and Furioso
▫ Paul Creston: Sonata
▫ Alexandre Glazunov: Concerto
▫ Ida Gotkovsky: Brillance
▫ Jascha Gurewich: Concerto
▫ Walter Hartley: Petite Suite
▫ Bernhard Heiden: Sonata
▫ Bernhard Heiden: Diversion
▫ Jacques Ibert: Concertino da camera
▫ Lawson Lunde: Sonata
▫ Paule Maurice: Tableaux de Provence
▫ Darius Milhaud: Scaramouche
▫ Alfred Reed: Ballade
▫ Jules Demersseman: Introduction and Variations
▫ James DiPasquale: Sonata
▫ Walter Hartley: Poem
▫ Jean-Baptiste Singelée: Adagio et Rondo
▫ Hector Villa-Lobos: Fantasia
Graduate (M.A./M.F.A./D.M.A.
▪ All major and minor scales (extended to altissimo range if possible) at a minimum tempo of quarter note = 120 x 4 (sixteenth notes)
▪ Chromatic scale, diminished scales, and whole-tone scales
▪ Two contrasting solo pieces (one lyrical and one technical) with or without piano. When pieces with piano are chosen, please bring an accompanist if possible. You may choose compositions from this list, or choose works that are of similar difficulty. It is important to choose works that showcase your strengths as a musician.
Sample repertoire:
▫ Luciano Berio: Sequenza VIIb
▫ David Canfield: Sonata
▫ Thierry Escaich: Le chant des tenebres
▫ Jindrich Feld: Sonata
▫ Jindrich Feld: Elegie
▫ Pedro Iturralde: Suite Hellenique
▫ Or any baroque transcriptions
▫ Warren Benson: Aeolian Song
▫ Luciano Berio: Sequenza IXb
▫ David Canfield: Sonata
▫ Jacques Charpentier: Gavambodi II
▫ Paul Creston: Concerto
▫ Ingolf Dahl: Concerto
▫ Alfred Desenclos: Prelude, cadence et finale
▫ Jindrich Feld: Sonata
▫ Jindrich Feld: Suite Rhapsodica
▫ Ida Gotkovsky: Variations Pathetiques
▫ Karel Husa: Elegie et Rondeau
▫ Lars-Erik Larsson: Concerto
▫ Christian Lauba: an etude of your choice
▫ Frank Martin: Ballade
▫ Robert Muczynski: Sonata
▫ Robert Muczynski: Concerto
▫ Lucie Robert: Cadenza
▫ John C. Worley: Sonata
▫ Michael Cunningham: Trigon, Op. 31
▫ Morton Gould: Diversions
▫ Christian Lauba: an etude of your choice
▫ Frank Martin: Ballade
▫ Leon Stein: Sonata
▫ Robert Ward: Concerto
▫ John C. Worley: September Sonata
▫ J. S. Bach: Six Suites for Cello
▫ David Canfield: Sonata
▫ Michael Cunningham: Sonata
▫ Walter Hartley: Sonata
▫ Christian Lauba: an etude of your choice
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Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) announced the company expects fiscal 2020 GAAP EPS between $2.21 and $2.37. Sales are projected in a range between a 2 percent decline and a 4 percent increase. Engine sales are projected in a range between a 4 percent decline and a 2 percent increase. Donaldson expects to repurchase approximately 2 percent of its outstanding shares during fiscal 2020.
"Our fiscal 2020 plan reflects focused portfolio management in an uneven demand environment. It is likely that uncertainty related to global trade and the political environment will keep our customers cautious, and some of our engine-related end markets are nearing the peak of their economic cycle," said Tod Carpenter, CEO.
For the fourth-quarter, adjusted earnings per share was $0.61, an increase of 5.2 percent from a year ago. Fourth-quarter sales increased 0.3 percent to $726.9 million from $724.7 million, prior year. Sales of Engine Products decreased 1.1 percent from last year on a reported basis, and the sales increased 0.9 percent when excluding the negative impact from currency translation.
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We often write blogs about what real estate agents must do to successfully run their businesses. One blog we recently wrote describes how agents should be careful about the advice they take. Not all advice is created equal.
This blog is about something that every real estate agent should be aware of, that's the need to save cash. Why must a real estate agent have cash? They must have cash because cash equates to security.
How Do You Know How Much Cash You Need?
Knowing how much cash you need means asking the right questions.
Learn how to get seller leads with our home valuation landing pages
How much do you spend each month?
Per Realtor.com, each year real estate agents spend an average of $5,000. That's the average, though, not necessarily what your real estate agent expenses are each year. Your real estate expenses could be much higher than $5,000 for the entire year. Heck, your real estate expenses could be $5,000 each month depending on your advertising costs, what your monthly transportation costs are, as well as other costs to your business.
For illustrative purposes, let's say that you spend roughly $1,000 each month on running your real estate business. That translates to $12,000 per year.
Based on $12,000 per year expenses, how much cash should a real estate agent have in the bank?
This is where it gets a bit tricky. The easy answer is that someone should have 6 months to cover their expenses for a survival fund. A survival fund includes more than just businesses expenses. A survival fund includes the cost of food, shelter, water, all the necessities of life.
Again for illustrative purposes, let's assume that you have a separate survival fund. This fund is cash you've saved to ensure your real estate business is safe. That a bad month or two won't send you into a different industry.
With that in mind, we can now calculate how much cash you should have in a real estate agent business emergency fund.
Based on $1,000 per month, the cash you should have in your emergency fund is $6,000 to $10,000. On the low end, $6,000 ensures that you can continue to run your real estate business for 6 months without having to find a job that supports your real estate business.
On the high end, $10,000 ensures that you can run your real estate business for 10 months without having to find an outside job to support the business. Either is good. 10 months might sound better. It isn't necessarily if business is good. You want to use funds to build your business.
However, if you anticipate a downturn in the real estate market, $10,000 might be perfect. You're probably thinking, "How do I build this cash reserve?" If you budget your monthly costs, and then stash some away with your goal in mind, you'll save a 6 month to 10 month emergency fund for your business in no time.


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Local News
High Summer Days Bring People To Superior's Shore-
Chel Anderson is a botanist and plant ecologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Senator increases pressure on keeping out Asian carp-
Standing on the banks of the Mississippi River, U.S.
New rideshare website for the North Shore-
Are you looking for a ride to Portage next Wednesday? Hoping to share gas expenses on a trip to the cities this weekend? Well, thanks to the efforts of a local non-profit, there&rsquo
Tall Ships sail to Duluth this week-
While residents of Duluth and tourists to the Twin Ports await the arrival of nine Tall Ships on Wednesday, July 28, people along the upper North Shore have been straining to catch sight of at l
Weekend News Wrap for July 24-
Each weekend the WTIP News Department assembles the week's important news stories to play here on North Shore Weekend.
U of M researcher says EDA is useful-
Last year the Cook County-Grand Marais Joint Economic Development Authority (EDA) obtained a grant to have a third party evaluate the success and necessity of the organization.
VA benefits in county top $1.5 million-
According to a report from the Department of Veterans Affairs the 576 Cook County Vets received over $1.5 million dollars in benefits during the most recent reporting year, 2008.
Non-Primary filings begin August 3-
City, School Board and Hospital Board filings begin August 3. Offices open for the City of Grand Marais are for one Mayor and two City Counselors.
Gunflint canoe races Wednesday-
The annual Gunflint Trail Canoe Races are happening on Wednesday evening, July 21st. This annual Northwoods event is a fundraiser with the emphasis on FUN.
Snakes In The Sun And Bugs On The Water-
Chel Anderson is a botanist and plant ecologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.


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With winter already nearing I feel nostalgic about my last trip to Seoul earlier this year. Though my trip was focused on visiting new parts of Korea (i.e. Jeju-do and Mt. Taebeksan) I made a promise to re-visit a few of my favorite places during my next trip to Korea and off course weather permitting (ㆆᴗㆆ)
For any foreign expat readers, Korea travelers, or visitors interested in learning about a few of my favorite towns/ cities in Korea here my top 5 favorite places to check out. I guarantee that you won't be disappointed in spending half a day or a few days exploring these towns/cities.
Let's explore~
1) Chuncheon(춘천) & Gapyeong(가평), Gyeonggi-do (경기도)
Just a 1-hour subway or car ride away from central Seoul, Chuncheon & Gapyeong are two towns located within Korea's Gyeonggi-do province. Chuncheon is most famous for being the city where dak-galbi (닭갈비), a well-known spicy marinated chicken dish originated. In addition, it is also the home of Namiseom Island (남이섬), a man-made island nestled within a luscious mountain terrain. Chuncheon became one of my favorite towns because of its beautiful landscapes. Being so close to Seoul it is a great town to visit for half a day or even a short weekend.
Gapyeong is a countryside town located just a few kilometers away from Chuncheon. Its majorly hilly terrain provides ample desolate locations for backpackers and/or groups of friends, MT university classmates, or couples looking to rent a pension house close to or nearby a picturesque lake basin. Gapyeong, is also home to Korea's Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원), a private garden conceptualized as a representation of Korea's natural beauty, and Petit France (쁘띠프랑스), a miniature European-like village nestled on a hillside. Only a 30 min KTX Korail train ride, 1 and a half hour subway ride, or 1 hour car ride away from Seoul, Gapyeong is a great area to visit for a weekend or weekday escape from the city.
I have personally visited the Chuncheon/Gapyeong area at least 5x since I lived in Korea. Being so close to Seoul and easily accessible via car, bus, taxi, train, or subway I often joined close friends/ classmates on short day excursions to Gyeonggi-do.
2) Paju (파주), Gyeonggi-do (경기도)
Paju is located close to the North Korea-South Korea border in the northwestern most part of Gyeonggi-do province and is home to the famed Demilitarized zone(DMZ). Here tourists and Koreans alike can visit Paju's Imjingak Nuri Peace Park, a park that pays homage to the armistice agreement signed between to the two Koreas, the Joint Security Area, which shows the continued divided peninsula, the 3rd tunnel, which the North Koreans dug when tried to invade the South, and even Unification Hill, which houses an observatory deck where civilians can take a glance into a countryside village located across the Northern border.
Surprisingly, I did not visit Paju and/or the DMZ area until my final 2 weeks in Seoul back in Fall 2015. But, even then, I only got to visit Imjingak's Nuri Peace Park along the DMZ. When I visited Paju last year we decided to tour other areas instead. The areas we visited included Provence Village (프로방스 마을), a small Western themed village with a lovely French restaurant, European bakery (식빵의달인), and dozens of small chic boutique shops.
Not too far from Provence and another area we got to visit was Paju's Heyri Art Village (헤이리 예술마을), an art village constructed by the local community of artists, writers, architects, etc. living in Paju. Heyri Art Village is home to private residences, workrooms, art galleries, restaurants, themed shops, theatres, and museums. In addition to Heyri Paju is also recognized for its growing Book City (출판도시문화재단), a permanent home for many Korean publishers. Within this designated area, visitors can visit dozens of bookstores & enjoy the city's unique book cafes. Finally, Paju is one of the go-to cities for locals or Seoulites who would like to visit and shop at Paju's Premium Outlet (파주 프리미엄아울렛) Shinsegae Simon mall; the closest Premium Outlet chain to Seoul that comprises of 165 shops.
3) Seoul (서울), Special Capital City
The capital and most high tech & wired city in the world, Seoul is a state of the art city. Possessing remnants of old hanok chibs, traditional one-floor houses (i.e. Bukchon Hanok Village) immersed within new 21st century architectures (i.e. DDP) creates a unique experience for newcomers, Koreans, and foreigners alike. What I fell in love with most throughout my 2 and half years living in the capital were a few areas/neighborhoods/ shopping centres, and parks. I highlight my favorite 'seoul spots' in my blog post Finding Seoul (소울 멋진 장소 서울에서 찾기).
For this post I'd like to highlight a few more places that definitely should be explored in Korea's capital. Depending on which season you are in Seoul, visiting the Hangang River (한강) is a must. The Hangang is a main river that flows directly through Seoul. It basin holds many picnic, park, retreat, and camping sites for Seoulites and tourists throughout the year, but primarily Spring – Fall. Among Hangang's many parks my no.1 favorite is Banpo Hangang Park (반포한강공원). Banpo Hangang Park, is a river park located on the southern side of the Hangang River. It is also the location of the well-known Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain (반포대교 달빛무지개분수) and also Sevitseom (세빛섬), a floating island that hosts venues for performances, shows, conferences, exhibitions, exclusive parties, etc. For those wishing to enjoy Hangang a different way I recommend touring Hangang on one of the hangang river ferry cruises (한강유람선) managed by Eland Cruises. I have toured Hangang on an evening cruise and loved the experience.
Further west up the Hangang is Yeoiudo Hangang Park, which is only a brief walk away from Yeoiudo's famous 63rd Building that boasts an array of themed floors and the popular IFC Mall, where Koreans and expats can find their favorite global fashion brand store outlet, if not found in Myeongdong or the Lotte World Malls. If shopping is an interest for you then be sure and visit Sindorim's D-Cube City Mall (디큐브백화점). D-Cube City is a fairly new mall built-in southwestern Seoul. The D-Cube mall is home to various domestic & global brand stores, a hotel, themed restaurants, a cinema, cafes, and a roof-top sky park. I frequently visited D-Cube for dates due to living 10 minutes away back in 2015.
Last, but certainly not least a highly recommended place to visit to feed your lust, appetite, or simple curiosity is visiting Seoul's Sinsa-dong district area, but more specifically Garosu-gil (신사동 가로수길). Garosu-gil is not only known for its high-end Seoul location, but for its posh & trendy atmosphere for Korean youth & celebrities. Housing some of the more high-end clothing stores, boutiques, and restaurants Garosu-gil is a must visit area for either an hour or even a full day.
4) Gyeongju (경주), Gyeongsangbuk-do (경상북도)
Located in North Gyeongsangbuk-do province in the southeastern region of Korea, Gyeongju was once the historic capital city of Korea's ancient kingdom Silla (57 BC – 935 AD). Due to its southern location Gyeongju's historical remnants & architecture were preserved throughout the centuries including Korea's Joseon Dynasty period (1392–1910), Japanese colonial period (1910-45), and even Korean War period (1950-53). After learning about Gyeongju's rich historical & cultural preservation I backpacked alone to the ancient city for a brief weekend in summer 2014. Spending my entire time touring the city, I visited Gyeongju's famed Bulguksa Temple (불국사), a UNESCO World Heritage site & the location of many of Korea's national treasures.
After visiting Bulguksa Temple, I boarded a city bus bound for Seokguram Grotto (석굴암), which is also located on Mt. Tohamsan and only 4 kilometers away. The Serokguram Grotto is perched on a mountainside that overlooks the East Sea and the lush landscapes of the surrounding region. The grotto represents the symbolic work of Buddhist art during the golden age of Buddhism worship at the time the of the Silla Kingdom. After completing my visit through Mt. Tohamsan I returned to the inner city areas to visit Gyeongju's Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (경주 동궁과 월지, 안압지). Once a former palace complex Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond are presently located within Gyeonju's National Park (경주국립공원). The pond and park area houses many relics and wondrous architecture.
The best way to tour Gyeonju's National Park is either by bike or on foot(*on foot is highly recommended). During my stay I toured most of Gyeongju on foot. On my walking tour I passed by fields of lotus plants & rape flowers, passed by Gyeongju's Seokbinggo (석빙고), a traditional Silla era ice storage house, and took selfies next to Cheomseongdae (첨성대), an astronomical observatory that is the oldest of its kind in the world. By the evening time I passed by a few ancient tombs, stopped by a Gyeongju Bulguk Chalbori Ppang (불국빵 찰보리빵) Bread shop to buy sweet barley filled breads, and finally toured Gyeongju's tumulis at the Daereungwon Tomb Complex & Cheonmachong Tomb (대릉원 – 천마총), where 23 large royal tombs of kings and nobles are located.
Gyeongju is a must visit city due the abundant amount of history that can be seen in present day. I fell in love with the city for being able see, walk around, and even capture the beauty of Gyeongju's historic shrines, burial tombs, temples, and palace relics.
5) Busan (부산), Gyeongsangnam-do (경상남도)
Located on the southerneast coast, Busan is the second largest city in Korea after Seoul. Busan, is a sea-coast city and home to the cultural, economic, and educational centers in the Gyeongsangnam-do province. Busan is easily accessible by plane, bus, car, taxi, train, or even boat. I have visited the city 2x before and traveled conveniently by bus direct from Seoul. During my first visit to Busan I toured the city and outer city regions with my Sogang classsmates. The second time I visited with one friend and we spent our time eating delicious seafood and relaxing.
What makes Busan stand out aside from being Korea's second most populous city is Busan's growing diversity and sea-coast lifestyle. This can be seen when visiting Busan's famed International Market (국제시장), Jagalchi Market (부산 자갈치시장), and Haeundae Market (부산 해운대시장).
The first place I visited on both occasions and a must for anyone new to Busan is Haeundae. For anyone not familiar Busan's no. 1 beach during the summer season is Haeundae beach. Here you will find Korean seafood restaurants that specialize in gomjangeo (꼼장어구이), a freshly sliced sea eel dish and Busan delicacy; and you can tour the scenic Dongbaekseom Island (동백섬), which connected by walking bridge with Haeundae beach.
As a foreign expat I visited Busan to explore its unique temples, cultural villages, markets, and enjoy some r+r during my trips. From my stays I was able to visit Busan's Beomeosa Temple (범어사), located at the edge of Mt. Geumjeongsan and constructed during Korea's Silla Kingdom, as well as, Busan's sea cliff-side Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (해동 용궁사), located in the outskirts of eastern Busan. I also got to visit Busan Tower at Yongdusan Park(부산타워 용두산 공원), tour the UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea (재한유엔기념공원), where 2,300 UN troops who served and died during the Korean War are remembered, visit Busan's Shinsegae Centrum City mall (신세계 센텀시티), one of the largest shopping complexes in the world, enjoy an escape from the cold by relaxing at Centrum City's Spa Land (스파랜드), a spa house with multiple sauna rooms and gender-separated jjimjil-bangs, and explore Busan's Gamcheon Culture Village (부산 감천문화마을), Busan's famed colorful hillside mural village.
On my r+r nights in Busan I enjoyed a night out at Gwangalli beach, eating chicken and drinking Korean beer with classmates. For my second stay, my friend & I spent the night touring Busan's International Market, where we visited the famous 꽃분이네, a real store shown the 2014 Korean film Ode to My Father. We toured Jagalchi Market, which is the largest fish market in all of Korea, ate dinner at a tuna-sushi restaurant (참치병장), and got to visit the late-night hour Bupyeong (Kkangtong) Market (부평시장) (aka Busan Night Market), which is open from 19:30-24:00 KST.
As previously mentioned Busan is the second largest city in Korea. Therefore there is certainly lots to see, eat, do, and explore. Having only visited only twice I keep Busan at the top of my list for future visits, especially around Busan's International Film Festival (BIFF) week.
These are my 5 favorite towns/cities in Korea. With that said please be sure to read my follow up blog post about My Top 5 Least Favorite Cities in Korea(한국에 내 5개 싫는 도시), which I had the opportunity of visiting, touring, and exploring while residing in Korea.
Out of my top 5 favorite towns/cities in Korea, which is your favorite? Have you been to all 5? If not, then I definitely encourage you to check out these places on your next trip or stay in Korea! o(^▽^)o
*Note: All pictures posted are owned by the Yeppunshikan author, usage of these pictures without the owners consent is strictly prohibited.


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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Lateral violence among nurses
There is a great discussion at allnurses.com regarding the age-old issue of "nurses eating their young". It is amazing to me that for all the compassion nurses have for patients and being ranked as the most ethical profession, nurses have no reservations turning on each other. Disclaimer: Not all nurses are guilty of this behavior; but not all nurses will intervene or stop one nurse from harassing another either. And lately it seems that there is a renewed emphasis on lateral violence and healthy work environments by many nursing organizations which aim to raise awareness and empower nurses to not tolerate such behavior (a great effort and much needed topic for discussion). But I have to ask will this ritual ever end?
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Sway is an online presentation and storytelling app for creating reports, presentations, newsletters and stories. You can create graphical presentations for your audience to consume on their own device.
How is Sway different from PowerPoint?
- There is no desktop app available on University PCs, instead you use a web browser or mobile app
- It creates continuously scrolling pages, rather than slides
- The design is based on templates rather than specific control of font size, font etc. You can choose which content items (cards) to group or emphasise
- Content is accessible on mobile, tablet or desktop (browser)
- It's ideal for image-heavy or for including online content
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You can access Sway through a web browser:
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How do I get help for Sway?
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At Onder den Peerenboom our full attention goes to one exclusive organization every day. All our focus is on you and your party and we are very flexible in taking care of all aspects of your meeting like for instance catering or maybe team building activities or a guided walk through the polder landscape for relaxation. Once more, since you are our exclusive guest you are sure of complete privacy. The boardroom has all facilities illke an HD projector with sound system, airconditioning, wifi, coffee, tea etc. We have sufficient parking space. The boardroom seats a maximum number of 14 people.
meeting location – the orchard
If the weather allows you so you can hold you meeting outside. You can do so either at the massive oak picknick table or you can find a different spot for instance under the walnut trees or the pear tree where we can set up a table for you. Should one of your goals be to combine business with pleasure we have some nice options for you. While enjoying snacks and drinks you and your group can make use of our terraces and petanque court of maybe play Kubb. Outside meetings are ideal to combine with one of our meeting packages
meeting location – catering
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Intravenous Chemotherapy and Plant-based Dietary Supplements (CIVCAP)
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First Posted : May 22, 2019
Last Update Posted : January 23, 2020
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More and more patients report taking dietary supplements based on herbal medicine, aromatherapy, vitamintherapy,... in the course of their detoxifying anticancer chemotherapy, to stimulate the immune defenses, to relieve and/or decrease the side effects of chemo or even to act against cancer. At European level, there are between 15 and 73% of patients treated for cancer taking a dietary supplement (in particular phytotherapy) or a great heterogeneity according to the studies. However, there is still little evidence of the efficacy of these dietary supplements. A large proportion of patients do not seem to inform their doctor about the use of dietary supplements. Patients using dietary supplements most often ignore the mode of action of these products and generally say they are not informed.
In 2015, at the West Cancerology Institute (ICO), 5 patient files were analyzed taking this type of treatment in addition to chemotherapy; in 2016, 24 files; 2017, 61 patient records and this continues to progress.
At the same time, a product appears very frequently associated with cancer chemotherapy: Desmodium Adscendens, an African plant with in vitro properties of liver protector. The Desmodium contains triterpene saponins, alkaloids, flavonoids, polyphenols, and tryptamine derivatives.
Morevover, several situations of patients undergoing chemotherapy and taking long-term Desmodium, with hepatic cytolyses were experienced, not explained by the usual treatments (case described in the literature).
Therefore, this study will evaluate these new therapeutic modalities that are included in the intake of chemotherapy in order to better know them to improve the therapeutic taking of patients and to focus on the impact of Desmodium in association with chemotherapy.
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- Determine the quantitative impact of the use of dietary supplements by patients with breast cancer and treated in a neo-adjuvant and/or adjuvant condition by IV chemotherapy in day hospital.
- Determine an over-risk of disruption of liver balance in the population of patients taking Desmodium.
- Gather a critical mass of relevant information with the objective of carrying out the evaluation and analysis of cancer care practices related to the intake of dietary supplements.
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- evaluate quantitatively the use of dietary supplements in patients during IV chemotherapy [ Time Frame: 12 months ]rate of patients taking a dietary supplement
- Evaluate the impact of taking Desmodium between the first and last cycle of treatment [ Time Frame: 12 months ]% of patients with hepatic cytolysis undergoing chemotherapy between the first and last treatments
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- all chemotherapy cycles realised at ICO
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- metastatic breast cancer
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- patient who has not finished his chemotherapy
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
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Easing the Work of Family Caregivers
Technologies supporting the vital job of caring for a loved one.
Over 33 million people in the United States, 85% of them family members of the person they care for, provide unpaid help for adults. In recent years, technology designed to address family caregivers' needs has also increased. This assistance is a good thing because caregivers never say: "I just have too much help."
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Organization & communication
Medication management
Monitoring & motion detection
Emergency response systems
GPS devices
Home automation
We discussed developments with two caregiver experts — Sara Czaja, Ph.D., assistant professor of Gerontology in Medicine, Weill Cornell School of Medicine in New York and psychologist Barry Jacobs, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist, health care consultant and co-author of AARP Meditations for Caregivers.
Organization & Communication
"Technology can be very beneficial to caregivers," Czaja said. "Technology facilitates their access to resources and also to sources of support. For one thing, they can engage with other caregivers. It also helps with logistics."
This category is a good example of Czaja's point. It's likely that life gets more complicated when a family member has a stroke. People who step into caregiving roles have a need to get and stay organized, handling logistics as efficiently as possible. They must keep track of innumerable documents — medical files, insurance documents, advance directives — as well as passwords, contact numbers, prescription and other health information. Not to mention staying on top of schedules, engaging helpers and keeping family, friends and co-workers updated on the survivor's situation. There are several platforms that can help:
CaringBridge was founded in 1997 and became a non-profit 501(c)3 in 2002. As its name implies, it provides a way for a community of concerned family and friends to stay connected and in touch. It is not a platform for caregiving task management; it specializes in keeping loved ones connected. There's a guest book where a community can pass along information and updates as well as good thoughts, encouragement and photos. This is a helpful addition even when using other caregiver apps. It allows for uplift and encouragement and shortens the amount of time spent updating your community. It's free and available on the web in the Apple App Store and Google Play.
CareZone allows you to securely manage your loved one's health information. You can manually enter or upload:
- medical files
- medication information (including pharmacy numbers, dosing, prescribing physicians, etc.)
- advance directives
- contacts
- insurance information
It includes a shareable calendar and a to-do section, so you can share information and assign tasks to others on your care team. There is a place for notes, observations and photos. You can even send a voice message to a group of up to 100. It's free and available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Though CareZone offers paid products and services, no purchase is necessary to use all of the features offered in the app.
Caring Village
Caring Village is designed specifically for family caregivers to help them easily coordinate and keep track of their loved one's care. Users can create "villages" among friends and relatives to coordinate the specifics of a loved one's care. For instance, users can create customizable care plans for their loved ones plus personalized to-do lists. Other features include a centralized calendar, document storage, a place to list medications and a wellness journal that allows you to share entries with the rest of your village. The app is available for free to consumers and is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Medication Management
Most survivors take several prescription medicines. Keeping up with dosages, instructions, scheduling and refills can complicate a caregiver's already hectic life. Medication management apps are designed to keep adhering to a medication regimen safe and simple. Features of these apps may include:
- Reminders to take your medicine
- Dosage and instruction info
- Tracking when medicine is or isn't taken
- Refill reminders, quick and easy refill ordering
- Side effect and drug interaction info and alerts
- Sharing information with caregivers
Dr. Sara Czaja
Remembering to take the right amount of the right medicine at the right time is job number one. There are calendar tools and other apps on mobile devices and desktop computers that can remind caregivers and survivors when to take their medication and how much medication to take when.
"Reminding someone to do something is called a prospective memory task," Czaja said. "It's remembering to do something in the future. There are ways that calendar functions can be set up to remind people. It offloads people's memory — they don't have to remember to take their medication [on their own]. It's a big stress reducer."
Dr. Barry Jacobs
"Medication management apps can really help caregivers do a better job," Jacobs said. "They can help them understand the medicines, keep track of which medicines they have given and which they haven't. They can help survivors and caregivers understand what to do in the event of an adverse medication event. Rather than just having a pill box and maybe a pill box with alarm, these apps can send you a text. It's just a much higher level of functionality to ensure that the patient is receiving the medicine correctly."
Everyone may not need a full-featured app. If your loved one only takes one or two medications, and reminders that alert you at the right time each day are all you're after, a simple calendar or reminder app may be what you need. But if other features mentioned above sound helpful or important to you, here are a couple of examples of full-featured apps:
Medisafe is an easy-to-use medication reminder that also provides tips, refill reminders, progress reports and discounted prescription offers. Caregivers and health care providers can also be connected to the account. It has many free features with some premium features available for in-app purchase. Available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.
MyMeds allows caregivers to schedule medication reminders that are sent via text. When their loved one has taken the medicine, they reply "yes." It's free and available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Health Monitoring
Keeping track of a loved one's condition is certainly part of many caregivers' duties. Depending on the information required, it can be a time-consuming job. Well, as they say, "There's an app for that" — in fact, several.
"I think the value of these apps is several-fold," Jacobs said. "One important part is that we know that when people are weighing themselves every day, or taking their blood pressure every day, or tracking whether they took their medicine or not, or how much they walked in a given day, they're much more conscious of their behaviors that influence health. These selfmonitoring systems often change behavior. Another benefit is they'll graph out how much you've walked in a week and how it compares to other weeks. It will take the data it has collected and give it to you in a graph or other form, which gives you a better sense of how you're doing. Then when you go to the doctor's office, you can show your doctor the phone, and they can see how your blood pressure has been trending. It provides much more detailed information to your health care team so that they can make better decisions and help you make better decisions."
A couple of examples of health monitoring apps:
eCare21 allows a caregiver to remotely monitor a loved one's glucose, heart rate, sleep, physical activity and more without being intrusive. With 24/7 monitoring via devices such as a FitBit or a smartwatch, caregivers and health providers can gather information to help them be proactive, even from a distance. Caregivers, other family members and doctors can easily access this information anywhere. The app is free and available at the Apple App Store and Google Play.
PainScale is a diary app that allows a caregiver to track and monitor a loved one's pain. It's a place to record pain triggers and intensity, activity levels, medication dosages, mood and sleep quality. The information can be compiled in a pain report that can be shared with health providers. It's free and available at the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Emergency Response or Medical Alert Systems
Medical alert devices can help stroke survivors who are at risk of falling or have limited mobility who may have trouble calling for help in the event of a fall or other injury.
"These devices have been around forever," Jacobs said. "They are quite helpful and provide a sense of reassurance that your loved one isn't on the ground for several days before someone discovers them."
You've likely seen ads for these devices on TV. They are usually a lightweight pendant or wristband that the user wears that connects either to a telephone landline or cellular network. In the event of a mishap, the survivor presses a button to contact a dispatcher who can summon emergency help or contact a friend or family member. The most sophisticated of these units can automatically activate when a fall is detected without the user having to take any action.
Can't someone simply rely on their smartphone? Probably not. Our phone isn't always on our body — just think how many times you've misplaced your phone. What about digital assistants like Alexa or Google Home, they make calls, right? They can dial phone numbers, but, right now at least, they can't call 911. Medical alerts can.
These devices are not apps. Medical alert devices that are monitored require a monthly subscription. Subscriptions can range from $20/month for a basic landline-based plan up to $80/month to include more features, such as fall detection, GPS tracking or cellular service. Some companies require contracts.
A Consumer Reports article from February 2019 offers helpful guidance on how to decide what you need from an emergency alert system and offers an overview of several brands.
GPS & Motion Sensing Devices
Keeping tabs on a loved one can be vexing, especially if they have dementia. GPS tracking devices can help. Most cellphones contain GPS hardware by default, and a caregiver can download programs that lets them keep up with their loved one's whereabouts. There are wearable GPS trackers that can be inserted into shoes or worn on the wrist. They allow family caregivers to keep tabs on a loved one without inconveniencing them.
Wearable sensors provide a wealth of capabilities for remote monitoring without being intrusive. Motion detectors can alert caregivers when their loved one has stopped moving for a long time. Motion-sensing security cameras can connect to a caregiver's phone or tablet. Other types of sensing devices can:
- keep track of unusual activity
- send alerts if the temperature is outside of previously established ranges
- tie into the lighting system to dim and brighten various rooms based upon the resident's movement around the house
- in many cases, friends and family can review sensor logs directly online.
There are a lot of these kinds of products. Google or Amazon will provide myriad choices in less than a second.
Home Automation
Staying at home is most everyone's desire, but some survivors have trouble moving around and dealing with the details — thermostats and lights and locks. Today, smart home systems with an ever-increasing cornucopia of smart features puts many of those details as close as your smartphone. Many of these apps are able to learn different schedules or be programmed to one specific schedule. Smart thermostats are able to learn and adjust according to the household's needs. Smart lights can turn on at certain times of day or night or turn on and off automatically when you enter or leave a room.
Automated door locks, security alarms, surveillance cameras and other security apparatus are safety measures that require little effort. Security cameras allow caregivers and survivors to keep an eye on the property but also allow caregivers to observe their loved ones from elsewhere when they have need to be away.
Again, there are plenty of options available.
More ways tech can help
Caregivers take care of their loved ones, but they also need to take good care of themselves. It also helps to learn about their loved ones condition and stay in communication with the health care team. Through it all, having the opportunity to learn from experts and other family caregivers can be invaluable.
Help with respite
All caregivers need time to take a breather. Generally, it doesn't just happen, you have to make it happen, especially if it is to happen regularly — which it needs to. Here are a few apps that can help you give yourself the gift of a calm mind. These examples are free, or offer a combination of free and premium features:
For caregiver depression
It is not uncommon for family caregivers to feel depressed. Here are a couple of apps that may help:
Moodkit is an app designed to help you apply effective strategies of professional psychology from cognitive behavioral therapy to your everyday life. With four integrated tools, MoodKit helps you to engage in mood-enhancing activities, identify and change unhealthy thinking, rate and chart mood across time, and create journal entries using custom templates designed to promote well-being. It can be used on its own or to enhance professional treatment. Currently Moodkit costs $4.99 (one-time charge) and is only available for Apple devices.
What's Up? is a free app that also uses cognitive behavioral therapy as well as acceptance and commitment therapy methods to help caregivers cope. It has many features including breathing techniques, a positive and negative habit tracker, a catastrophe scale that helps you put your problems into a better perspective as well as a diary for thoughts and feelings. Search for "What's Up? A Mental Health App" in your device's app store. It's free to download with In-app purchases available.
Help with sleep
CBT-i Coach is for people who are engaged in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia with a health provider, or who have experienced symptoms of insomnia and would like to improve their sleep habits. The app will guide you through the process of learning about sleep, developing positive sleep routines, and improving your sleep environment. It provides a structured program that teaches strategies proven to improve sleep and help alleviate symptoms of insomnia. It is intended to augment face-to-face care with a health care professional, but can be used on its own, however, it is not intended to replace therapy for those who need it. It was a collaborative effort between VA's National Center for PTSD, Stanford School of Medicine and DoD's National Center for Telehealth and Technology.
Caregiver apps plus coaches
Sometimes insurance companies, health systems or other health providers will offer platforms that can be quite helpful for caregivers and their loved ones. The features may vary from platform to platform but can offer a secure communication mechanism with your health care teams. They may be set up to receive questions and provide answers without having to wait 24 hours or more for a response. It may connect directly to your electronic medical records. It's a platform not just within the family, but between the family and the health care team. Most of these have supplemental human case management.
"There are ways of using the platform to connect with somebody immediately," Jacobs said. "That person may check in weekly to see how things are going and then send links to instructional videos immediately on, for instance, car transfers and leg braces or help you download a stress management program.
"These platforms are usually provided by health insurance companies or health systems for certain patients and family members that fit certain high-risk medical profiles. By increasing the family caregiver's communication, knowledge and capabilities, the insurers are hoping to foster better patient care in the home setting so survivors don't have to go to the emergency room or hospital when it is avoidable. For the most past, these are not products that you would buy. It's the basic apps that a caregiver can purchase on their own."
Consider asking your health care team if they provide this type of platform.
Caregiving courses
It is the rare person who already knows what they're doing when suddenly thrust into the role of caregiving for a stroke survivor. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and like you are doing everything wrong. Training can help with that, and the internet has made that easier than ever.
Home Sweet Home Care offers free access to more than 50 family caregiver courses and around 30 videos through its Family Caregiver Education Program.
The Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) National Center on Caregiving offers access to more than 40 free, recorded webinars on caregiver topics under categories of daily care, planning for care and self-care. Visit the FCA webinar library to view all webinars available. You can also visit the FCA's YouTube channel, which offers numerous caregiving topics and videos in English and other languages, including Chinese, Mandarin, Spanish and Vietnamese.
mmlearn.org has produced more than 300 online caregiver training videos. These were initially created to provide caregiver training for professional caregivers, but the video collection also provides training to family caregivers. The collection contains discussions with elder law attorneys, physicians, therapists and other professionals on depression, memory loss and other medical conditions.
Caregiver Action Network's Caregiver Video Resource Center has videos of caregivers talking about their experiences and what they've learned. In these videos, family members share discoveries and describe their journeys through caring for loved ones. The Caregiver Action Network also offers several instructional videos for hands-on care.
CareAware, a caregiver support service of CICOA Aging and In-Home Solutions in central Indiana, has a free, six-part video series covering the journey of caregiving, assembling and understanding key documents, and dealing with negative emotions and other topics.
It can be hard to feel confident and calm when taking on the care of another person, but with a little help from technology, maybe some of the stress can be reduced.
This information is provided as a resource to our readers. The tips, products or resources listed or linked to have not been reviewed or endorsed by the American Heart Association.


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Today is my 33rd wedding anniversary. I am writing this post quickly because I need to get downstairs and start my Pork Roast and the cake I'm going to bake for the hubby. I am happy he doesn't read my blog otherwise I couldn't post about this. 🙂
Next week, we'll be just one week away from the start of the Christmas Caroling Row Along, I hope you're making your giveaway wish list and getting ready to Deck the Halls with the Christmas season happening here at Seams To Be Sew and 41 other blogs.
Either or, today we celebrate the next sponsors for the Christmas Caroling Row Along. Michael Miller is a new sponsor this year and he hasn't let you down. He's has sent a beautiful fat quarter bundle and a fat eighth bundle and wait till you see these really fun Christmas fabrics.
Hobb's Batting is also a sponsor this year and they have sponsored past events here at Seams To Be Sew. I am a big fan of this batting and have been for many years. I haven't tried one of the types they are giving away tho (see I'm having a little teaser here) 🙂 but I am excited at the prospect of trying it… you'll have to read the post inside to see what I'm talking about… 🙂
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1 Queen Size Silk Batting Value $50.00
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and the batt I haven't tried… the silk one… I must buy me some of that.
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4 Bedroom/2 Bath Luxury Villa with Heated Pool
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This is a beautifully furnished 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home in the prestigious Westridge Community. The family room has a 52" HD TV with DVD / VCR and CD Player. The bedrooms consist of 1 King Master with TV / DVD, 1 Queen Master with TV / DVD and 2 Twin Bedrooms with Cable TV. You also have a Formal Dining Room that seats 6. There is a large pool deck with a swimming pool and lanai. Our night time swimming is accented by the LCD lighting in the pool.
Local Activities:
18 hole Championship Golf Course / All Weather Tennis Court / Community Swimming Pool / Childrens Play Area
Area Information:
14 minutes from All Disney Parks, Universal Studios and SeaWorld. Also close to all the other major Orlando attractions.
Policy: Smoking not allowed, Pets not allowed
The villa is located in the Westridge community, one of the nicest planned communities in the Orlando area. Set in the pine tree and orange grove landscape of Highway 27, the house is just 15 minutes easy drive from Disneyworld, twenty minutes from Universal Studios and thirty minutes from Orlando International Airport
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1 out of 1 people recommend staying here
Overal very happy. We did very much miss not having the BBQ as was in the specification, including a photo. I appreciate there are local rules and regulations re use of such equipment but for us one of the joys of having a villa is the ability to BBQ. Minor observations; furniture is very tired and not very comfortable to sit on in the lounge area. Again very minor, the knifes in the wooden block would not cut the skin off a rice pudding. They really need replacing. The safe we found to be unusable, we followed the instructions many times but could not open it. One related observation, it was on the floor and not easy to get at when your in the mid 70,s! As I say only minor item. We would not hesitate to come back should we plan another trip to Florida.
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Excellent! We had a great stay at this beautiful house! Everything was just as described. The home was in immaculate condition and just what my family needed for our vacation. Thank you for your thorough communication and making everything easy! We would love to stay again sometime.
Nice Villa The Villa was very comfortable and was equipped with everything we could want. Really enjoyed our stay. Only down side was a little further from Disney and universal parks than we had expected. Had a great holiday and would highly recommend.
A beautiful home! The home was very nice my grandchildren enjoyed themselves in the pool. I have visited Orlando many times and by far this pool was the warmest for this time of year. I truly loved the ambiance of the home. It was a very quite neighborhood and I was able to find all the stores that I needed in the area. I hope to return and hopefully find a new addition to the home such as a computer and more items in the game room for children under 10 years old. Davenport area was a new experience I definitely would return. I have shared my trip with family and friends which included the photo of the home on Facebook. Thank you Annick @ Sunny Orlando Rentals for your immediate attention upon my arrival. Also to the owner Julie thank you for sharing your beautiful home and have a Happy and Safe New Year!
Good times! This vacation rental was great for our family, we stayed for a full month and our kids sometimes just wanted to stay in and enjoy the amenities. The pool was a blast for the kids (6 and 8years old) and was cleaned regularly. The game room had more options then we were used to in other vacation rentals. Along with the normal Foosball, billiards and air hockey tables it also had a Wii and an Xbox. This room is outside of the A/C, but the fans provided make it very pleasant even in the middle of the Florida summer. The beds were very comfortable, and the mattresses seemed relatively new. It was close enough to all of Orlando's major attractions (less than 30 minutes to Disney, Universal and Sea world) yet far enough away to were the roads near the vacation home were not constantly clogged with traffic. There were several large grocery stores in a 5-6 miles radius, with the closest only being like 2 miles down the road. The rental provided a large amount of towels, which meant we were never short on them or linens. The hot tub in the master suite was very large, comfortable and extremely relaxing. We only found one minor negative, which was relatively unimportant to us as our son is a deep sleeper. The room located in the front of the house has a relatively large intentional opening several feet above the door. This increases airflow, but also lets more noise from the living room into the bedroom. Lastly I wanted to note that we felt very safe leaving our belongings in the house while we were in theme parks for long days. Like most other families these days we traveled with a lot of electronics and never hesitated to leave them in the house. The neighborhood was well maintained and felt very safe. The house is equipped with an alarm system that added to our sense of security even more, which was also tied into the key-less entry system. I have already recommended this vacation home to a couple of colleagues in person and would recommend anyone to stay here!
Great house for staying in Orlando! Perfectly situated for a stay in Orlando, quiet location, large pool and well equipped. Our kids loved the games room too. Kris the owner was easy to deal with and thought of everything.
Magical Florida Sunshine State - Had they pleasure of staying at this wonderful Florida villa for 5.5 weeks between June = July 2016 and will definitely be returning soon. The owner could not have been more helpful in anyway dealing with the whole processing of our rental for our magnificent holiday in the glorious sunshine state of Florida will be back soon 😎😀
Nice, Cozy home away from home. I stayed there with my 2 kids and my brother. We had a great time. Property management is friendly and reacted fast on issues. We are overall happy to have stayed there.
Great place to stay. We had a great stay at this modern villa in Davenport. The owner, Kris, is a very friendly and helpful guy who responds very quickly when you have any questions. The villa is located in a beautifull and quiet area, close to all the main attractions. The instructions on how to get in were very easy and the villa was really beautifull when we entered! It is spacious, clean, has modern furniture and has a great swimming pool AND game room. We were really dissapointed that we had to leave after one week since we could've stayed here much longer! The only thing we could not find was the bbq, but there were plenty of restaurants nearby. Kris, thank you and we will be back!!
The home is quite comfortable with 3 bedrooms really and lacking a den which is the 4th mentioned bedroom. Pool area is the best aspect of the home. Bbq facilities and sitting areas outside on the deck were satisfactory. Inside sitting was limited in the living/tv area. Bedrooms quite functional. Overall a great place for the money at the time. House is dated, but comfortable. As for location, superb and accessible for everything we wanted to do.
The service is great, nothing is a problem, some-one always available should you need them. The home is clean & relaxing, it has all the qualities you would look for, regarding a comfortable place with the pool/area to retire to after a day out at the parks or shopping etc. The house is situated in a great location, ideal for getting to the beach or local areas. There are shops situated at the entrance to Westridge which you could walk to, or a short drive to other shops etc. I like best the pool area & peace/quiet of the location, always meet some great people whilst taking a walk around in the evenings.
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Outside this villa in Westridge, FloridaThis villa is in the city but in a quiet area. It has a pool, a shared pool, outside lighting and a tennis court. Car hire is recommended as the villa is less than a 15 minute walk to at least a couple of shops, bars and restaurants; however parking is not available.
Prices and availability
Updated 28 February 2020
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Changeover days and minimum stays
- 4 August - 14 December 2020: the minimum stay is 4 nights.
- 15 December 2020 - 5 January 2021: the minimum stay is 6 nights.
- 6 January - 30 March 2021: the minimum stay is 4 nights.
- 31 March - 27 April 2021: the minimum stay is 6 nights.
- 28 April - 14 December 2021: the minimum stay is 4 nights.
- 15 December 2021 - 5 January 2022: the minimum stay is 6 nights.
- 6 January - 30 March 2022: the minimum stay is 4 nights.
- 31 March - 27 April 2022: the minimum stay is 6 nights.
- 28 April - 14 December 2022: the minimum stay is 4 nights.
- 15 December 2022 - 5 January 2023: the minimum stay is 6 nights.
- 6 January - 30 March 2023: the minimum stay is 4 nights.
- 31 March - 27 April 2023: the minimum stay is 6 nights.
- 28 April - 31 August 2023: the minimum stay is 4 nights.
Long stay discounts
- Receive 10% off if the booking is for 28 days or more.
If more than one discount matches your arrival date, please be aware that only one discount of the highest amount will be applied to your booking.
Cleaning Charge
£68.19 per booking, paid with booking
Damage Insurance
£153.24 per booking, paid with booking
Pool Heat
£80.45 per week, paid with booking
4 bedrooms, Sleeps 8:
- 1 king size bed and en suite
- 1 double bed
- 2 single beds
- 2 single beds
2 bathrooms including 1 en suite
Swimming pool
Private pool with electric heating, Size 30m x 15m
Shared pool with electric heating
CD player, Computer, DVD/Blu-ray player, Internet / WiFi, Radio, Telephone, TV Languages in English, Local, Satellite / cable
Living area seats 8, Dining area seats 6, Air conditioning throughout property, Central heating, Clothes drier, Hair dryer, Iron / board, Towels / linen, Washing machine, Car hire recommended
Cooker, Crockery, Cutlery, Dishwasher, Fridge, Freezer, Glassware, Kettle, Microwave, Oven, Pots / pans, Toaster
Outside lighting, Tennis court
Snooker / pool table, Table tennis
Suitable for
Children, Infants
Extra information
Key features: ·Spacious 1,700 sq ft, 4 bed 2-bath luxury villa ·12 minutes from Disney ·Oversize private, south / sw facing pool with Free WI-FI and International Calls ·Peaceful location High speed internet HD-TV On site manager providing 24hr guest support ·6 golf courses nearby
Private Owner From North Richland Hills, USA Member since Aug 2009
We love helping families find ways to save money when they go to Orlando, Florida. We raise the quality of our home to match the pricing and value we give to our customers.
We hope you will consider staying with us.
You can call me directly from the UK at 0845 287 8930
Kris Meier
Past bookings: 3 bookings
Response rate: 100%
Response time: within 3 hours
Last seen: 15 days ago
Number of properties: 1
We love helping families find ways to save money when they go to Orlando, Florida. We raise the quality of our home to match the pricing and value we give to our customers.
We hope you will consider staying with us.
You can call me directly from the UK at 0845 287 8930
Kris Meier


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Will I Lose Hearing with Age?
Many think they will lose hearing with age, but hearing declines from health, lifestyle and disease factors rather than passage of time. Hearing loss does NOT have to be inevitable part of aging!
Many EXPECT to lose their hearing with age because it is COMMON! But "common" does not mean inevitable with good health practices. Hypertension is "common" but is a result of poor diet and lifestyle. Just like hearing loss, it does not have to be a "normal" part of aging.
Overall health and lifestyle affect our hearing ability rather than simple aging. Here are the risks and how to manage them:
Cumulative noise: The key is "cumulative"!
- A lifetime of sound from recreation, work, etc. leads to hearing loss. If it sounds loud, it IS too loud for healthy ears.
- Avoid noisy places/activities. Use earplugs now or hearing aids later!
Diseases: Unhealthy body = unhealthy ears!
- Diseases that affect blood flow, neurological or metabolic systems affect long-term hearing.
- Smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney disease all affect your hearing! Early intervention prevents hearing loss with age.
Hereditary factors: Know your family history!
- If a relative has hearing loss protect against what caused it! Be vigilant with your own hearing.
- Take steps to stop any progression of hearing loss. Get a baseline hearing test at 40 – earlier if you suspect a hearing loss.
Deprivation/Disuse: Hearing loss deprives sound to your brain.
- If you already have hearing loss, early treatment preserves integrity and prevents atrophy in your hearing system.
- Sound deprivation from untreated hearing loss reduces your brain's ability to recognize speech sounds. Waiting makes it more difficult to treat later.
We are trained to keep your hearing healthy! Follow our plan and you'll be on the road to aging without hearing loss!


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Crusher 54 was a holodeck program used by Beverly Crusher on the holodecks of the USS Enterprise-D.
- Given the name and user, the program was presumably created by, or commissioned for Beverly Crusher.
The setting of the program was the Bridge Club, a disco in Brooklyn circa 1975. The club ran dance competitions which Crusher participated in with her holographic partner Mikey. Another character in the program was Carlos, a notoriously sleazy patron of the club.
Crusher enjoyed the program for the disco dance, more freestyle then her usual tap or jazz, and the good exercise she got in the process. In 2368 she invited Deanna Troi to join her in the program. (TNG comic: "Captain's Pleasure")
- The name "Crusher 54" is apparently a reference to one of the most famous disco clubs of the era, Studio 54. The Bridge Club and its Brooklyn location are patterned after the setting of Saturday Night Fever, the most famous disco movie of the era.
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About Uptown Charlotte
Uptown Charlotte, also known as Center City, is a bustling metropolis that serves as the hub of Charlotte, providing work, entertainment, dining, and living for families and individuals alike.
Business runs a large portion of the Uptown lifestyle. Many people choose Uptown to call home simply because it's a perfect work/live/play environment. Uptown contains the headquarters of Bank of America, Duke Energy, Chiquita and many more making Charlotte the second largest financial center in the U.S.
Every type of food imaginable is found in Uptown. Restaurants range from upscale to affordable. Many bars and restaurants are located in the Epicenter. There you can dine, drink, bowl, catch a movie or stay at the Aloft hotel. 5th Street is a unique row of nightlife that also draws attention to Uptown.
Visitors are commonly attracted to Uptown for a plethora of events and venues. Bank of America Stadium (home of the Panthers), Time Warner Cable Arena (home of the Charlotte Bobcats), and the soon to be BB&T Ballpark (home of the Knights) draw crowds not only for games but also for shows, concerts and conventions. People come from all over to enjoy a day at Discovery Place, The Mint Museum, or the NASCAR Hall of Fame
As well as being home to museums and theaters such as the Belk Theater, the Knight Theater or Spirit Square, Uptown has a few fabulous music venues. The Music Factory, located on Seaboard, is where both The Fillmore and Time Warner Cable Amphitheater are found. You'll also be pleased with The Music Factory's strip of places to eat and drink. A few options are VBGB Beer Garden, Osso, Small Bar, Maddies Diner, and The Saloon.
Johnson & Wales, UNCC Uptown, Wake Forest and Northeastern are just a few universities with uptown campuses located in the vicinity.
Living in Uptown brings great variety. "The Square" is a common term used to describe the happening corner of Trade And Tryon. This corner divides Uptown into four sections known as Wards. Each Ward is full of unique establishments and real estate. Uptown offers various types of living options from historic homes to urban lofts, and from small studio condos to luxurious penthouses.
Contact us for more information on Uptown and all it has to offer!
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A rare two-story penthouse with approximately 4,400 square feet of elegant entertaining spaces and lavish living quarters. Over two years to complete, with a zen-like feel utilizing different types of stone, tile, wood and water features. Smart home technology throughout, as well as a home theater. Four gas fireplaces, four balconies and four deeded parking spaces. Master suite encompasses the entire second floor with dual closets, sitting room and its own private entrance directly off elevator.
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Ashland Electric Bikes Better & Better Everyday in Every Way
It's a very exciting time in the electric bike industry today. The ranks of e-bike riders are growing at a healthy pace and the higher quality bikes have become very dependable. It is estimated that there are more than 20 million e-bikes being ridden today worldwide. Analysts expect that number to be 2 billion by 2050! Just imagine the world with 2 billion LESS cars on the roads everyday. That's the goal we're striving for here at the shop – less cars, more bikes. It's so rewarding to see evidence of our efforts more and more over time as we ride around town. Looking ahead, these are some of the future trends that we anticipate:
More automotive industry companies are getting involved in developing electric bikes and motor/battery systems. This will surely raise the bar on the quality and sophistication of what's available as we move forward. Crash avoidance technologies will begin to find their way onto electric bikes as well which will make them more attractive to even more people. Battery technology is constantly evolving toward greater density at lower weights and smaller sizes. My personal dream involves the day when a battery the size of a standard bicycle water bottle can support a powerful motor with a 75-100 mile range. Its a few years out still, but the day will come when it's the reality.
The trend that many folks are hoping for is one that realistically I don't see coming to fruition – the vision of a drastic price drop in e-bikes. Yes, as demand increases and production ramps up, economies of scale would in theory play a part in driving prices down. However, the growing complexity and increase in features offered, along with the fact that many parts of an e-bike are made with precious and/or limited resource materials, will most likely offset the dream of low-priced mass produced models. Think about it; have we ever seen a general drop in the price of cars? Low quality options will always be around, but we've seen too many instances of what cheap e-bikes are about. Poor quality bikes equate to a higher risk of mid-ride breakdowns and nobody likes that picture.
These are some of the changes I see on the horizon. In the here and now the picture is already quite bright. Come on in and see what's new under the sun regarding e-bikes today. We have dozens of the highest value, most dependable e-bikes available. Join the quiet revolution and begin to reap the many rewards of e-biking right now. You'll be so glad you did!


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Every Sunday, from 09/08/2019 to 10/27/2019, 5pm - 6pm
Flag Football
Kingsway Christian Church: 7981 E County Road 100 N, Avon, IN US 46123
Are you ready for some (flag) football?
Come on out and play with other guys in this fun, fall sport! A great chance to meet others and have a good time.
Starts Sunday, September 8 at 5 pm! Games will run weekly through October 27.
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NOTE IN WALLET - The Classic routine that made Wayne Dobson a star! Learn his techniques with hints and tips and then see it performed in close-up by Matthew J. Dowden. Funny, strong magic!
SILK IN CIG/CARD BOX - Want a fast and snappy piece to perform mid-set? Watch Mark James' close-up version of Wayne's routine, perfect for bar, club or restaurant. Instant reset too!
FOURSEEN - Watch Wayne's TV version and then sit in with Matthew & Wayne as they teach a streamlined routine that's perfect for stage or close-up.
RING ON ROPE - A borrowed ring jumps and vanishes from an examined rope, finally appearing inside the magicians wallet, inside a SEALED envelope!
LUCKY CARD - Wayne's new take on the classic Dai Vernon plot. Perfect for close-up workers... even use a borrowed deck if you like. Stunning magic!
Bonus Material includes:
MARK JAMES LOGICAL SPONGE BALL ROUTINE - The perfect follow on from the silk in Card Box
MATTHEW J. DOWDEN'S MST - The perfect signature transposition routine


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Nov 11
Elvis Medley from the Marfa show
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The Barton Hills Choir performed this medley of Elvis favorites during their November 3 show in Marfa.
Aaron Dembe – bass
Ron Parrish – guitar
Robert Halpern – drums
Gavin Tabone – keyboards
Permission to post granted by SONY/ATV Music Publishing.
Video produced by Gavin Tabone


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Specialists prepare to dump kidney workload on GPs
GPs will be forced to take back up to half of their renal patients currently treated by specialists and must brace themselves for many new referrals to be bounced back.
Renal units across the UK are drawing up tough new referral guidelines aimed at forcing
GPs to shoulder the soaring workload from chronic kidney disease.
GPs face having to treat a high proportion of the 10 per cent of patients set to be diagnosed with CKD under the QOF including potentially complex cases.
A Pulse survey of 43 renal departments reveals every single one is predicting a surge in referrals as a result of the QOF. More than 90 per cent are introducing new guidelines aimed at blocking GP referrals judged to be inappropriate.
Guidelines will insist patients are only referred if a low eGFR is in decline for several months or accompanied by factors such as haematuria with GPs first expected to attempt to hit stringent 130/80mmHg BP targets.
Some 85 per cent of renal units plan to shunt back to GPs patients they are currently managing to clear the decks for more complex cases.
Professor Neil Turner, consultant in nephrology at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, said his department had already seen a 'significant increase' in referrals since the introduction of eGFR in January. 'Many have been dealt with by a letter suggesting management in primary care. In anticipation of the increased number of new re- ferrals we have discharged many stable patients who were under occasional review.'
North Staffordshire Hospital said it would be sending 'up to half' its general nephrology patients back to GPs.
Dr David Ansell, director of the UK Renal Registry in Bristol, said the new guidelines were 'definitely not' an over-reaction. 'Even if you double or triple the number of nephrologists you are not going to be able to cope with the influx from GPs unless most are managed in primary care.'
But GPs said it was 'unacceptable' to block referrals because of lack of capacity and questioned whether they had the expertise to manage large numbers of CKD patients.
Dr John Givans, secretary of North Yorkshire LMC, said: 'We are not in the game of having secondary care dumped on to general practice without additional resources.'
Additional reporting by Anna Hodgekiss
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Jan 18, 2010
HFN Awarded Corporate Tax Law Firm of the Year by DealMakers
HFN was announced as the DealMakers 2010 Corporate Tax Law Firm of the Year in the DealMakers Annual Awards. This is the latest award recognising HFN as the leading tax practice in Israel.
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Chocolate Aficionados to Gather for Second Annual Event
Jan 30, 2015 04:02PM
By Jill Cueni Cohen
Chocolate is serious business in western Pennsylvania. In fact, it's SO serious that the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau has set aside one special day in which to celebrate everything chocolate. On Saturday, March 7, the second annual Celebration of Chocolate will take place at the Regional Learning Alliance in Cranberry Township's Cranberry Woods.
According to Amy Pack, director of tourism development, the high number of chocolate-related businesses, from confectioners to bakeries and actual chocolatiers, called for a local event designed to let everyone just all-out worship this marvelous food in a variety of ways. "Last year's event featured nearly 40 vendors and attracted more than 1,000 people," said Pack, noting that hourly chocolate demonstrations by local confectioners and chefs will be held in the on-site auditorium in order to allow even more people to participate.
"Last year's event received an overwhelming response from the vendors and the community," she added. "Chocolate wine, chocolate beer, chocolate bacon, chocolate sauces, fudge…people will be amazed with all the ways that chocolate can be used."
Heather Sprague, director of marketing and events for the Enchanted Olive in Zelienople, said that she's looking forward to this year's celebration and promises to bring plenty of chocolate pasta to the event. "We sold out of it last year," she recalled, adding that the pasta, which is made with cocoa powder, doesn't taste as chocolaty as it smells. "When you cook chocolate pasta, the aroma is incredible, but it has a rich flavor that goes great with cream sauces, like Alfredo."
The Enchanted Olive's booth will also have lots of dark chocolate balsamic vinegar to sell, along with other vinegars that pair nicely with the flavor of chocolate, including strawberry, raspberry and blueberry. "There are a lot of savory sauces that can be made with chocolate," Sprague said, adding that the demonstrations will make people think differently about cooking with chocolate. "It's not just for dessert."
A great family event, this year's Celebration of Chocolate will include a children's activity area, a chocolate fountain, and Willy Wonka will even make an appearance for the Golden Ticket raffle.
The event runs from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and under. Adults can save $1 off their ticket by bringing a nonperishable food item that will be donated to Gleaner's Food Bank.


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The Guthrie Theater has revealed the two shows it held back when it unveiled its 2017-18 season in early March.
The theater will stage "West Side Story" as its big summer musical June 16-Aug. 26, 2018 — the centennial year of composer Leonard Bernstein's birth — officials announced Monday, a day after an Ordway Center production of the classic musical closed in St. Paul.
And in an extraordinary coup, the Guthrie also will produce "Indecent" by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, which opens Tuesday on Broadway. The play, co-conceived and directed by Rebecca Taichman, deals with a theater controversy nearly a century ago, when a drama about a lesbian romance between a prostitute and the daughter of a Jewish brothel owner made its Broadway debut. A director for the Guthrie production, scheduled for Feb. 17-March 24, 2018, has not been announced.
"These two shows are part of the larger tapestry of the season and they're in conversation with each other and with everything else," said Guthrie artistic director Joe Haj (pictured above in a photo by Keri Pickett). "We open our season with 'Romeo and Juliet,' a 400-year-old play, and close it with 'West Side Story,' the classic book musical that it inspired."
Haj will helm "West Side Story," which never has been staged by the Guthrie and has been on his own bucket list for years. "We'll be making it for the thrust stage and doing it right," he said, thanks to a multi-year, $1 million producing gift from Twin Cities philanthropists Bill and Penny George that will allow the hiring of a full orchestra and large cast for the musical.
Haj, incidentally, saw the Ordway production. "A very good job," he said. "Obviously, I have particular ideas about how I would like to approach that work and how it might go into the thrust," as opposed to a proscenium like the Ordway's.
"These two shows round out a season that, as a whole, offers such a diversity of voices and a lot of relevant, moving conversations," said Haj. "It's very exciting."