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Ross 4—A Possible Recurrent Nova?
Samantha J. Brown
O. F. Mills
Archival photographic data have been used to study the suspected variable Ross 4 = NSV 1436. The star is found generally to be fainter than 15th magnitude but occasionally becomes brighter than 13. The available data suggest the object is a cataclysmic variable, possibly of the recurrent nova type.
[1] http://www.aavso.org/../../sites/default/files/jaavso/ej128.pdf
[2] http://www.aavso.org/../../sites/default/files/jaavso/ej128.ps
[3] http://www.aavso.org/category/tags/ejaavso
[4] http://www.aavso.org/category/tags/abstracts
[5] http://www.aavso.org/category/tags/aavso

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What is NATCROMO?
March is "National Crochet Month", I never knew this until I joined this lovely community of Crocheters on Ravelry. And in keeping with the world of acronyms I will remember this one for sure! So many artists have entered this medium that was once reserved for the retired and our Grandmother's making new things for the home and their new grandchildren. We've gone from layettes of blankets, bibs, booties, runners, doilies and dolls to gorgeous clothing and something called Amigurumi; a fun crochet project making little things and whimsical animals, that aside the saying "You've come a long way Baby" couldn't be more appropriate for the Yarn industry. Thank you to whom ever created NATCROMO and long may you wave!


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Morgan, why are you starting another Highland Cycles in Grand Junction right now?
Morgan - "One word! Dreams!! I have big dreams. I don't just want to make a bunch of money and ride dirt bikes. I want to change the way the motorcycle industry does business. I want people to work for Highland Cycles as a life long career, be able to save money, support families and have health insurance. I want my employees to have a higher standard of living. I don't want Highland Cycles to be just a stop along the way to a "real" career, I want it to be the goal!!!
I want to spread the gospel of two wheels and what it can do for your life and your health. I want kids to learn the responsibility that comes with buying, maintaining and riding motorcycles. I want to keep people away from computer screens and video games. I want people to be excited about something wonderful. I want people to be able to walk into ANY Highland Cycles and get the very best service, parts, accessories and riding advice that there is to offer at the very best price possible.
I have BIG DREAMS!!!! Thank you all for your support and thank you God for all of your blessings!!"


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My gal pal Rebecca and I went to the set of The Social in Toronto for the first time and had a blast! Upon entering the building, you are greeted and guided to a 'hang out' lounge with music blasting to get you in the social mood.
The Social is co-hosted by Melissa Grelo (@melissagrelo), Cynthia Loyst (@cynthialoyst), Lainey Lui (@LaineyGossip), and Traci Melcho (@stayfabulous) as well as a daily guest and they chat about what's going on in our wonderful city and the world. They like to get right down to the nitty grittys and don't hold back. These women are flat out fabulous as they share their tips and stories with people around the globe.
The show loves to interact with fans and people watching at home by creating conversations via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Make sure you watch these women with your iPhone, computer or iPad, ready with your questions!
Tickets are free and you can get them at www.ctv.ca/TheSocial/Tickets
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Let the magnitude of the universe enthral you, as you discover how the world outside can be as overwhelming as what lies within us.
'Beyond Within' invites you on an exploration of what exists beyond our skies and within ourselves. Find yourself in the midst of a fascinating visual experience in Virtual Reality, through the universe, with spatial sound & cinematic music that extends your imagination.
Showcased at Magnetic Fields Festival, 2016.
Spryk + Tesselate Studios.
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Boxer (disambiguation)
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|Look up Boxer or boxer in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
A boxer competes in the sport of boxing.
Boxer may also refer to:
- Alan Boxer (1916–1998), Air Vice-Marshal of the Royal Air Force
- Amanda Boxer (born 1948), British actress
- Barbara Boxer (born 1940), American senator
- C. R. Boxer (1904–2000), British historian
- Christina Boxer (born 1957), English middle distance runner
- Edward Boxer (1784–1855), British naval officer
- Edward Mounier Boxer (1822–1898), British inventor and army officer
- Herb Boxer (born 1947), former American ice-hockey player
- John Boxer (born 1964), Australian actor
- Lim Yo-hwan (born 1980), professional StarCraft player who uses the pseudonym SlayerS_`BoxeR`
- Mark Boxer (1931–1988), British magazine editor
- Matthew Boxer, New Jersey State Comptroller
- Stephen Boxer (born 1948), British actor
- Steven G. Boxer, American chemist
- Boxer Rebellion, 1900 armed conflict in China, between the Eight-Nation Alliance and the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists or Yìhétuán, a Chinese movement referred to as The Boxers in the West
- HMS Boxer, nine ships of the Royal Navy, 1797–2004
- USS Boxer, six US Navy ships
- Boxer (armoured fighting vehicle), a European, multi-role, armoured vehicle
- Operation Boxer, a 1969 series of Israeli air attacks on Egyptian targets near the Suez canal
Transport and engineering[edit]
- Boxer engine, a type of internal combustion engine
- A flat engine, informally known as a boxer engine, in which opposing pistons reach top dead centre simultaneously
- Peugeot Boxer, a van
- Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer, sports car
- Leyland Boxer, a Leyland Motors lorry
Animal kingdom[edit]
- Boxer crab
- Boxer shrimp, a small group of decapod crustaceans
- Boxer (dog), a breed of dog
- Boxer snipe eel, Nemichthys curvirostris
- Box jellyfish
Film and television[edit]
- The Boxer (1997 film), a 1997 film starring Daniel Day-Lewis
- The Boxer (1958 film), a 1958 Mexican sports drama film
- The Boxer (2012 film), a 2012 short film starring Paul Barber
- The Boxer, aka Ripped Off, a 1972 Italian film starring Robert Blake and Ernest Borgnine
- Boxer TV Access, a Swedish digital TV provider
- Boxer (magazine), a magazine printed in Turkey
- Boxer (1984 film), a 1984 Hindi-language film
- Boxer (1995 film), a 1995 Malayalam-language film
- Boxer (2015 film), a 2015 Kannada-language film
- Boxer (2018 film) a 2018 Bengali-language film
- Boxer (2019 film), a 2019 Tamil-language film
- Boxer (band), a rock band formed in 1975
- "Boxers" (song), a 1995 song by Morrissey
- "The Boxer" (The Chemical Brothers song), 2005
- Boxer (The National album), 2007
- Boxer (Johannes Oerding album), 2011
- The Boxer (Kele Okereke album), 2010
- "The Boxer", a 1968 song by Simon & Garfunkel
- "The Boxer", a 2009 song by Editors from the album In This Light and on This Evening
- "The Boxer", a 2001 song by Carbon Leaf from the album Echo Echo
- Boxer at Rest, a Hellenistic Greek sculpture created between 330 to 50 BCE
- Boxer Codex, a manuscript written circa 1595 containing vivid illustrations depicting the inhabitants of the Philippines at the time of their contact with Spaniards
- Boxer shorts or Boxer briefs, two styles of male undergarment based on shorts worn by pugilists
- Boxer disease or Dementia pugilistica, chronic brain injury caused by blows to the head
- Boxer (grape), another name for the German wine grape Bukettraube
- Boxer (Animal Farm), a character in George Orwell's Animal Farm
- Boxer primer, a type of centerfire primer in ballistics
- Balrog (Street Fighter), a Street Fighter character based on the likes of Mike Tyson
See also[edit]
| disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Boxer.
If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.


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Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush said Wednesday that in order to grow the economy "people need to work longer hours" -- a comment that the Bush campaign argues was a reference to underemployed part-time workers.
What does Jeb Bush do for work?
He is, for now, maintaining his position at his consulting firm, Jeb Bush & Associates, and at three private-equity funds that he has helped assemble during the past two years. According to Bloomberg Politics, the funds have together raised a hundred and twenty-seven million dollars, much of it from a Chinese conglomerate, called HNA, to invest in oil and gas ventures and in the aviation industry.
Which means expensive oil and gas will be in the best interest of America, if Bush is elected president because it is in the best interest of himself and all of his oil guzzling cronies that donated to his $114 million campaign fund. Which also means cheaper, alternative forms of energy such as solar will again be ignored.
"I'm not ashamed" of those ties, Bush told a reporter for a Miami TV station in December, about his former business affiliations. "Taking risk and creating jobs is something we ought to have more of."
Yeah...risk, Jeb. Lot's of it. You and your brother boldly hide your wealth like shameless erections.


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Beauty Sleep/
Eberjey drawstring pj top / Gold Hawk lace shorts / Charlotte Olympia dream set / Love Me Sugar tassel ear plugs / Olivia von Halle pajama set / Z Gallerie candelabra / La Mer hand treatment / Equipment pajama set / Dior Créme de Rose lip balm / Forever21 unicorn sleep sweatshirt / Eberjey pajama pants / Xhileration slipper socks / HarLex iPad case / Sweetpea and Willow pom pom throw
The holidays are exhausting in the best way, aren't they? We get to spend our days treasure hunting for our loved ones, our evenings in sparkles sipping festive concoctions and laughing with friends, and our nights getting cozy to rest it off and do it all over again the next day. The busier the time, the more rewarding it is to take a load off at the end of the day. That's why I've pulled together a little set of some of the most luxurious treats for bedtime. A girl needs her beauty rest, especially at this time of year.


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"Blake proposed to Ellie at a roller skating rink so right away we knew they were going to be a fun couple. After meeting Ellie + Blake to talk about their engagement shoot, Megan - of Locklane Weddings and Events - and I thought it would be a fun project to do an adventurous engagement shoot. Some of their favorite activities together include hiking and camping so we teamed up with Moonshine Hill to create their perfect day. High Five for Love's photographic style beautifully complimented Ellie + Blake's non-traditional casual elegance. We love Chrissy and Eddie's brand of clever artistry and were thrilled that they included free-lensing shots into the day.
My goal was to style a shoot that reflects how Ellie + Blake spend their time. When they walked up to the picnic table set with bourbon and board games, Ellie laughed and said, "This looks like our Friday night!" We rounded out their day with shots in Moonshine Hill's beautiful treehouse space and hiking photos in the property's woods. Ellie + Blake love buffalo plaid so I made sure to incorporate that element into the details. Our fantastic vendors contributed beautifully to the darker, autumn palette. Brinkley Studio created a save the date with a moody mountain image and White Ink Calligraphy punctuated the moody look with bright white ink. KMiller Artistry kept her makeup and hair simple and fresh. Kennedy Occasions created a beautiful white bouquet and Nashville Cookie Co. added delicious chocolate chip cookies to their picnic."
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Kennedy Occasions | Floral Design
Nashville Cookie Company | Bakery
K Miller Artistry | Hair + Makeup
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Out of the woods/
A walk along Lough Mask offers rich rewards, writes LENNY ANTONELLI
Irish Times, 23 March 2012
WALKERS HEADING to the mountains of Galway and Mayo could easily overlook the isthmus between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask, but this narrow neck of land offers big rewards to those who explore it. There's excellent walking around the villages of Cong, Clonbur and Cornamona, on lakeshore, woodland and hillside trails. On a mild March morning I set off from Cong Abbey, on the edge of the village. The mixed woodland here boasts a warren of trails and impressive trees, including redwoods and sequoias. Lord Ardilaun – a member of the Guinness family best known for donating St Stephen's Green to the public – planted many of them, and most trails here run through his family's old estate.
The track to Clonbur winds around the forest and through old stone tunnels before entering Clonbur Wood. Signs of large-scale tree harvesting are apparent here, but you should aim for the superb northern end of the wood.
You'll come to a Y-junction at an information sign where the leftwards trail heads for Clonbur: take the right instead. This brings you to the limestone pavement on Lough Mask's southern shore, the largest example of this habitat in Ireland outside the Burren. The habitat is a patchwork of shrubs, trees, wetland and open limestone pavement. A Coillte project has restored 550 hectares (1,360 acres) of woodland, removing exotic species in favour of native vegetation.
Don't miss the superb signposted detour around White Island, where the track hugs the shores of Lough Mask. I stopped for lunch on a limestone clearing at the water's edge. Sailors on the lake in the distance were the first people I'd seen since leaving Cong two hours before.
Leaving White Island, you can follow paths back to Cong through the same woods. You could turn right on a trail south of the R300 marked for Ard na Gaoithe Forest, a pleasant mixed woodland with trails along the shore of Lough Corrib, and a safe swimming area. But the biggest attraction lies further west. The Seanbóthar is a little-known 10km (6.2-mile) trail that follows the old road from Clonbur to Cornamona, and it's one of the best paved trails in Ireland.
From Clonbur Wood follow signs for the village or the cemetery outside it. From Clonbur join the road to Cornamona and take the second right. When you come to a T-junction go right again. Soon the road becomes a car-free path.
The Seanbóthar winds across the southern flanks of Benlevy (also known as Mount Gable, 416m/1,365ft), crossing stone-walled fields that extend up the hillside. There are excellent views over Lough Corrib and its countless islands.
The remote hills and valleys of Joyce Country, named after a Welsh family that settled here in the 13th century, open up before you marking the transition from a landscape of forests, fields and lakes to the mountains of Connemara, with the Maamturk range lurking in the background.
To gain access to the summit of Benlevy, which offers a wonderful panorama, take the right turn before the T-junction I mentioned and heading for a townland named Ballard on the OSI map. Look out for a ladder stile beside a gate on your right that provides access to the hillside. You can then head down to Lough Coolin on the northern side of the hill.
Cong to Cornamona
Map: Ordnance Survey. Discovery Series. Sheet 38
Start: Cong village, Co Mayo. From Galway take the N84 to Headford; turn left on to the R334 to Cross village. Then take the R346 to Cong.
Finish: Cornamona, Co Galway. If a linear walk is impractical, there are plenty of opportunities for looped walks around Cong Forest, Clonbur Wood and Benlevy/Lough Coolin.
Time: Two to three hours for each leg: Cong to Clonbur, Seanbóthar and Benlevy/Lough Coolin.
Distance: Cong to Clonbur: 8km, Seanbóthar (Clonbur to Cornamona): 10km. Plus a further 2.3km of trails at Ard na Gaoithe.
Suitability: Moderate. With its well-marked trails and low hills the area is suitable for everyone, but Benlevy requires care as the terrain is steep and wet in places – navigation skills and rain gear are vital in poor weather. You can make your route as easy or as strenuous as you like, but some of the forest trails can be churned up, so good boots are crucial.
Food and services: Cong, Clonbur, Cornamona. Tourist office in Cong.
Further information: See irishtrails.ieand coillteoutdoors.ie for maps, route information and looped walk options.


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The waterway narrowed and they passed a dock with agricultural warehouses on the left side. At the end, the river opened wide. The father pulled the houseboat over to a dock on one of the islands, and tied it up. The island stood out on the horizon because it was one of the few places with tall trees. The two filled a backpack with sardines, crackers, apples, and two bottles of water. The boy followed his father as he took a familiar route up a slight hill to the grove of pine trees. At the base of one tree they ascended. The father pushed the boy up first with one hand. "That's far enough," the father said as the boy reached a clearing in the branches. They put their backs against the trunk and stretched out with a view of the mouth of Delta in front of them, and their houseboat docked off to the side.
"I don't understand why you can't just stay together?" the boy said.
"You are too young to understand." The father looked at the boy, and continued: "It's not about you."
"But I'm the one who has to live in two different houses."
They silently ate the sardines in thick olive oil dripping off the crackers, and then finished with tart green apples.
Back on the houseboat they set out further across the Delta with the sun going down. The father released the anchor off of Tinsley Island, and then set up the boat for the night. He rolled up his sleeves and started dinner while the boy positioned himself on a bunk bed and played with a Wolverine action figure. "His bones are metal."
"Must be nice," the father said flatly with his eyes fixed on the grill of the stove.
"He's my favorite."
Gary A. Berg has an MFA in Screenwriting from UCLA, and is the author/editor of eight non-fiction books.


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The Pojoaque River Art Tour was created in 1992 by artists William Preston and Marianne Hornbuckle as a vehicle for exposure of artwork independent of the gallery system, and for creation of community among the artists and artisans living in the Pojoaque River Valley.
Though non-juried, the tour has gained a reputation for the high quality and variety of fine art presented, and has been especially appreciated by out-of-town visitors lucky enough to visit Santa Fe the weekend of the tour, for it affords an opportunity for a glimpse into the rural artist's lifestyle at a particularly beautiful time of year. The participants have numbered from 20-35 artists/artisans located at 12-20 studios and shops, organized so for the convenience of the tour-goer.
As the tour evolved, it grew to include contemporary artists at Pojoaque Pueblo and more traditional artists at San Ildefonso Pueblo, thus becoming one of the few tours truly representing the tri-cultural nature that informs Northern New Mexico art, and creating a venue for friendship, dialogue, and shared opportunity among its participants.
The business communities of both Los Alamos and Pojoaque have enthusiastically supported the tour with funding for the past twenty-two years. The tour's proximity to Santa Fe and its compact nature appeal to the art-lover who has only one day to spend and is seeking a more adventuresome experience and personal contact with artists than the gallery tour scene. The tour from the outset has provided a positive outcome for participants and tour-goers and has made a positive impact on the Pojoaque community.


text: I caught up with my friend Richard while I was in San Francisco. I first met Richard at The Jay Maisel Workshop. We were teamed up to go shooting for a few days and hit it off. Richard humbly introduced himself as a 'consultant' but the reality is more like 'Amateur photographer, retired CEO and...a physicist'.


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The United Nations developed what is known as the Human Development Index, The HDI covers three areas: life expectancy, education, and GDP per capita and offers a broader measure of the standard of living than GDP per capita alone. The Human Development Index was created to emphasize that people and their capabilities should be the ultimate criteria for assessing the development of a country, not economic growth alone. The Human Development Index is a summary measure of average achievement in key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable and have a decent standard of living. The HDI does not reflect on inequalities, poverty, human security, empowerment, etc.
The term investment is often used in a variety of ways. Investment represents actual materials, research and development purchased and used today to produce goods and services in the future. For our purposes here, we are referring to the part of investment that is reflected in GDP, specifically the spending on new equipment, software, and structures that add to a country's stock or amount of capital. Gross Domestic Product can be separated into four components that include consumer spending, business investment spending, government spending, and net exports. (GDP = C + I + G + X) The "I" represents the amount spent on new equipment and factories, which adds to the total amount of the capital factor of production. Investment is a key factor in growing GDP.
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Beginning in the summer of 2016 I began interviewing artists on my blog about their experiences with sketchbooks. I invited these guest artists to share a peek into their sketchbooks and also share their advice for anyone wanting to begin keeping their own sketchbook.
For a long time, even after I began making art on a regular basis, I was intimidated by sketchbooks and a bit afraid to work in them. After talking to many people I found that this is a common feeling, but it's also one that can be challenged and overcome.
I believe that there is so much we can learn from one another and my aim with this series is to provoke thoughtful conversation about the practice of keeping sketchbooks and prove one of the most important truths about that practice: there is no right or wrong way to go about keeping one.
I also hope to inspire you to try something you never before thought possible, whether it's a sketchbook or something else entirely!
Although the Sketchbook Conversations series on my blog has ended, I hope that these mini interviews (and my in-depth Artist Interviews) will continue to inspire and challenge you in your own creative endeavors. I will continue to share my thoughts about sketchbooks on my blog and wish you well on your creative journeys. Thank you for following along on mine!
The guest artists:
Click on an image and join in on the conversation.
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With small children the tooth brushing routine should be getting easier, if you have persevered whilst they are toddlers. By now they will be used to the routine of having to have a toothbrush and toothpaste in their mouth, but their manual dexterity is still developing. If you leave them to brush their teeth on their own, they won't do a very effective job which could cause problems sooner rather than later, especially if their diet is poorly controlled as well.
Children really need to have their teeth brushed for them until the age of 6 and beyond the age of 6 they need to be watched and coached until the age of 12. Remember the toothbrush needs to get around all of the surfaces of the teeth, especially the surfaces near the tongue. With your help and support a good tooth cleaning technique will help to keep their teeth hygienic and healthy.


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A colonoscopy is an examination type procedure that is used to investigate symptoms of abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, constipation and other intestinal problems. It is also used as a screening tool for colon cancer. Nurses give patients information about proper preparation for this procedure to ensure accurate results.
Teach your patient about the purpose of the procedure. Tell him that a colonoscopy, helps the physician view and examine the lining of his large intestine or colon for abnormalities.
Inform your patient to maintain a clear liquid diet 24 to 48 hours before the scheduled colonoscopy. Tell him that the day before the examination, he should eat nothing by mouth after midnight. This is done to reduce the amount of residue in his bowels.
Explain the need for a clean bowel before the colonoscopy examination. Let your patient know that he needs to take laxatives as ordered to induce diarrhea before the procedure. This is done to permit a clearer view of his colon during the colonoscopy.
Inform your patient that the colonscope will be lubricated before being inserted into his rectum. This is don for easier passage and to reduce patient discomfort. Tell him that he may feel and urge to defecate at this time and a cool sensation.
Tell your patient that air may be introduced into his intestines to make them bigger and permit better viewing of his bowels. Let him know that because of this he may pass a some gas or flatus and should not attempt to control it. Make sure that an informed consent has been signed by your patient or a responsible family member before the procedure.


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Bridges are used to replace missing teeth, and are a permanent fixture which is anchored alongside the adjacent tooth. A bridge is useful for stopping existing teeth around the gap from drifting into the open space, whilst also restoring your natural bite and functionality of your teeth.
Bridges are a great alternative to dental implants, as they are less invasive, and are also more accurate than dentures if only one tooth is missing. Bridges come in many different materials and designs, allowing for a great versatility of placement and purpose. Your dentist will consult with you upon the initial examination of your mouth, and inform you on their recommendation of which particular material or design is best suited for you.
There are several types of bridges, each one serving a different purpose within the mouth:
- Cantilever bridge, where a false tooth is anchored into the gap and attached to its adjacent teeth
- Fixed bridge, , used for larger gaps. It consists of two crowns, going over the existing adjacent teeth to hold it in place, with a false tooth covering the gap
- Adhesive bridge, where existing adjacent teeth are fixed to the bridge using what is called a wing
Two appointments are generally required for bridge procedures, and will require a preparation stage and a fitting stage, similar to porcelain veneers. Your dentist will shape and move the surrounding teeth to ensure that the bridge fits perfectly. They will then make sure that your new bridge does not affect your natural bite.


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Eight year old Zion Harvey, an energetic and resilient young man with an infectious personality, lost both his hands and feet when they had to be amputated after contracting a life-threatening bloodstream infection that led to multi-system organ failure at the age of 2. At the age of 4, after two years on dialysis, he received a kidney from his mother. In April 2015, Zion was listed for a bilateral hand transplant and miraculously, only 3 months later, a gracious donor family made the decision to donate their child's hands to another child in need of a hand transplant. A few weeks ago, Zion had his surgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and became the first pediatric to receive a bilateral hand transplant.
Zion's story, cannot be shared more effectively than through this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFyP_R6wPr8&feature=youtu.be
Read the full article where this video can also be found: http://www.philly.com/philly/health/20150729_World_s_first_pediatric_double-hand_transplant_performed_at_Children_s_Hospital_of_Philadelphia.html
Additional articles with video: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2015/07/29/worlds-youngest-double-hand-transplant-recipient-woke-up-smiling/


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Juventus has decided: Felipe Melo is not within the club's plans and will be sold. Buyers would be the most reliable Corinthians, Galatasaray and PSG. The same player has accepted the transfer, particularly in the Brazilian club, but also other chances not been definitively ruled out. Melo, who was acquired in 2009 for 25 million, more than technical deficiencies pays of character misunderstandings that now prevent him from staying at Juventus.
As Amauri, therefore, Melo will not be part of the Juventus expedition in the United States: for both the selling is now a matter of hours.
Meanwhile, yesterday in Bardonecchia was the turn of Del Piero, leading to the Summer Village:
"It is the 19th year in black and white – Alex smiled – and some of the guys who are training with me could be my children."
Thinks also to the National team where, at precise question, devotes a few words to Prandelli:
"I am glad that he mentioned me and Totti, the coach is a person who can appreciate and evaluate what he sees on the field. Will be able to evaluate also what he will see this season"
Ovation. In the end, points the camera towards the fans:
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No list of city breaks in the UK would be complete without the capital, London. Home to thousands of attractions, shops, hotels and events, it's definitely well worth a visit!
This year, London also plays host to the Summer Olympic Games, which, if you're lucky enough to have tickets to an event, will be an amazing experience. If you don't have tickets but still fancy getting into the Olympic spirit, consider going along to one of the open events, such as the cycling road race or the triathlon in Hyde Park.
If sport's not your thing, there's a plethora of other things to do: take a ride on the London Eye, have afternoon tea at Claridge's, visit the shopping mecca that is Harrods, take in a West End show, or visit one of the many art galleries or museums.
Where to stay – try the Dean Street Townhouse, a boutique hotel in bustling Soho, with 39 individually designed rooms. Or the Strand Palace, in the heart of the West End.
Known for its music and vibrant party scene, Manchester has undergone massive renovations and redevelopments over the last few years. The shopping opportunities are amazing – try the Northern Quarter for vintage, King Street for designer brands, or the Arndale Centre and Market Street for high street brands – and unrivalled in the north of England, and there are also many music venues dotted around the city, which stage shows by the world's top bands and musicians, as well as smaller, more intimate venues where you might catch an upcoming local band or two.
Manchester is also home to two rather well-known football teams, so if you're a footy fan, you could try and catch a game. And if you need a break after shopping (or cheering yourself hoarse at the football!) visit Harvey Nichols for afternoon tea, have a cocktail at Socio Rehab in the Northern Quarter, or visit the Printworks for cinemas, restaurants and bars
Where to stay – it's got to be the Hilton Deansgate, the tallest building in the City. Half hotel, half swanky apartments, and with a bar that features a glass floor 23 storeys up!
Every August, thousands of people from all around the world descend on Edinburgh for the Fringe Festival. This three-week long extravaganza of comedy, theatre, music and general mayhem takes place at venues around the city, from churches to pubs, to cafes, to caves, to empty houses. Walk down the Royal Mile, in the Old Town, and you can't move for street artists and performers promoting their shows.
And if you get tired of sitting in venues, why not have a wander round Edinburgh Castle, or visit Holyroodhouse? Or if you're tired after all that culture, visit the Hotel Missoni for afternoon tea. Be warned, you may need to book in advance!
Where to stay – the aforementioned Hotel Missoni. A new, stylish and modern hotel that is the only 5 star hotel on the famous Royal Mile, in the Old Town.
Most people know that Nottingham was the home of Robin Hood and his merry band of outlaws, and if you're a fan of the legend, there is still much fun to be had in the city. Visit the Galleries of Justice, where the Sherriff of Nottingham once reigned supreme, and take a tour through crime and punishment in the city. Or if you're feeling a little more adventurous, they also run ghost hunts here!
If that's not your thing, take a walk round Nottingham Castle, or visit Wollaton Hall (which you'll see as Wayne Manor in the next Batman film). If you fancy a bit of culture, Nottingham Contemporary is a fantastic modern art gallery in the Lacemarket area of the city, often featuring local artists. Or catch an independent film at the famous Broadway Cinema (which also has a great cafe/bar).
Nottingham also has fantastic opportunities for shopping. High street brands can be found in the Victoria Centre, the Broadmarsh and everywhere in between; head to Hockley for vintage shopping galore, or go to Bridlesmith Gate for designer brands. You may even be able to visit an actual market on the Old Market Square in front of the Town Hall.
Where to stay – the Lacemarket Hotel is stylish, luxurious and right in the middle of town, surrounded by the upmarket bars and restaurants of the Lacemarket area, or if you want somewhere quieter, try the family-run P & J Hotel, just outside the city centre.
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A large part of ones admiration for art comes from the unknown circumstances it was created in. How the artist felt when making this piece of art, what went though his or her mind, and ultimately how it was achieved. The creation of art remains mostly a black box, without us ever knowing what it took to get there. And we can only try to grasp an idea of it by looking at the final (perfect) product. Usually, only the masterpieces are shown, no-one surely wants to put his or her worst art in a book, exhibition, or to showcase.
But this idea is severely challenges as the internet and social media steps in. As I have written in my latest post (On the overestimated power of social media as a source of inspiration) the so called democratization of art is in my opinion one of the most positive effects of the internet on the art world. You no longer need a publisher, gallery, or marketing manager to get your work out there. You essentially are all that at the same time (to some extent). Concerning the impact on the black box of creation though, the internet removes a large part of this phenomena. We see behind the scenes material, live updates, and to an extent never thought possible: failures. The realization, that for example even the grand masters take bad images and not everything they touch magically turns into gold.
It just leaves the question if this is a positive thing or not? I believe it is twofold. I surely admire the romantic times of not knowing the odds under which something was created, how the person behind the art really is like, and most importantly how it was done. Looking at art this way, it almost seems otherworldly. Sometimes, you fail to be able to explain and comprehend the work. It touches your emotions very deeply, and you acquire the idea of it possibly not even being human.
These times still very much exist, but there is an obvious shift visible. A large number of the newer generation of artist (corresponding to the idea of the democratization of art) work in a different manner. As aforementioned, we are now more likely to share how we achieved something and personally most novel, we sometimes also share our failures and that leaves us with a completely new way art is perceived. Stephen Shore uses Instagram and his iPhone as a new way to share his work in a very different form. It is not like he takes photographs and then shares his best ones, he also very much takes them solely for the publishing in Instagram in a one-shot kind of way he has implemented with his 8x10 camera a while ago in his work (see this article for reference).
We are left with so many options and resulting opportunities to share our work in various forms. Additionally to what always had existed. In the end, no way is better compared to the other. But nevertheless, some of the unknowingness and resulting less restrained way of thinking and interpretation gets demolished forever. On the other side, we suddenly receive much more information and can keep the technical knowledge in mind while creating our new work. Once you know how something was done, you can start developing this idea further, realize what is possible, and perform it on your own way.
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- The City of New York, host to this week's events, kicked things off with a commitment to reduce the city's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80 percent by 2050 from 2005 levels. Mayor Bill de Blasio stated the city had "a moral imperative to act." The plan largely focuses on updating buildings – the city's biggest source of emissions.
- For the first time, world leaders endorse a global timeline to cut natural forest loss in half by 2020, and strive to end deforestation by 2030. The "New York Declaration on Forests" is endorsed by dozens of governments, influential civil society groups and some of the world's largest companies. The plan to drastically diminish deforestation would reduce between 4.5 billion and 8.8 billion tons of GHG emissions annually – "equivalent to removing every car in the world from the road."
- Total divested funds from the fossil fuel industry reached $50 billion this week, with major announcements from leading organizations like The Rockefeller Brothers Fund, founded using profits from Standard Oil Company. The fund's president, Stephen Heintz, says the move is a symbolic gesture, "to send financial signals and bring visibility to the issue."
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Cleaning out closets and drawers is a necessary evil. Especially when you are preparing to move. I make notes on scraps of paper and stick them in drawers and forget about them. Some are mundane: an address or phone number; a note about work or a household chore.
These notes stopped me cold. Seeing them again nearly two years later made the tears flow. I had jotted them down in a tiny notebook I carry in my purse, a habit from many years as a journalist. They were made in May of 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Lexington, Ky. while talking to a very honest and somber doctor who tended to my father when he came into the ER for shortness of breath. Fluid. Infection. Cancer cells. An oncologist. Neurologist. MRI.
"I can't tell you it's cancer, but all signs point to it," he told us.
At that moment, all our lives shifted to focus on our patriarch. When the official diagnosis came a few days later it confirmed the early suspicions: stage 4 lung cancer. The kind that strikes non smokers. Non-small-cell lung cancer that had spread to the bone.
My father did not want to know the prognosis in terms of time. The doctors respected his wishes. They ran tests, treated a mass on his spine with radiation and developed a treatment plan that included Tarceva, an oral medication taken by some patients if they are fortunate enough to be a genetic match. Thankfully, my father was a match. As a result, he was spared the suffering and side effects that often accompany chemo.
Watching my father died was like witnessing faith in action. For decades, he'd been a Sunday School teacher, a deacon in his church and an attentive husband and father. He prayed daily and studied the Bible often. He openly shared his faith with anyone who would listen, including a chaplain who came to his hospital bedside to offer words of comfort the day before he died.
As he dealt with cancer, he continued to be the leader of our family — constantly calling or texting to check on how we were doing. After he and my mother settled into their routine of doctor visits and monthly treatments and tests, they slowly resumed their normal activities: dinner at Red Lobster; church; visiting family and friends, and tending to their grandchildren.
Daddy was not interested in all the internet research my siblings and I were doing about innovative therapies and alternative medicine. He agreed to come to Emory's Winship Cancer Institute in Atlanta for a second opinion but was opposed to any experimental treatments or trials. In his case, none were offered because he was responding well to the Tarceva.
Fred Duerson simply wanted to live the remaining days of his life as fully as possible. He took great joy in seeing his youngest granddaughter become a pharmacist, the first doctor in our immediate family. He relished being able to attend my retirement party and one last family reunion in July of last year.
Then one August eveing a few weeks after his 80th birthday — in the same hospital where we received that initial news — he died peacefully with his family by his side.
Not a day goes by that we don't think about him, talk about him, miss him deeply. Grief is funny that way. Many days you feel fine. On other days it's all you can do to get through. Faith-based grief counseling helped put my father's life and death in perspective. Our loved ones are not our own. I like to picture Daddy in heaven, reunited with his parents and siblings. Free of all pain.
The notes I found in the drawer the other day reminded me of the short, sweet text messages he sent to me during the year after his diagnosis. Hello Angela, how are you doing today? On some days, the message was a passage of scripture meant to encourage me. His favorite was Psalm 27.
"The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear?"
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Kenzo Shirai, a 16-year-old high school sophomore, won the floor exercise on Sunday at the national apparatus championships.
Shirai won with a score of 15.900 points at the meet which is used to select members for Japan's team for the world championships in Antwerp, Belgium. He becomes the youngest to compete for the national men's team.
According to the Japan Gymnastics Association, the youngest previous male athletes to represent Japan were Yukio Iketani and Daisuke Nishikawa, a pair of Seifu High School seniors from Osaka who competed at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
Koji Yamamura, Kazuhito Tanaka and Kohei Kameyama also earned spots on the men's team. They join Ryohei Kato, who earned a spot earlier this month at the NHK Cup, and Olympic champion and three-time overall world champ Kohei Uchimura.
Sixteen-year-old Mai Murakami won the women's vault with 14.500 points for her first national championship, while 17-year-old Natsumi Sasada won her second title in the uneven bars with 14.150 points. With her first championship in two years, Sasada will make her national team debut with Murakami in Antwerp.
With 17-year-old Asuka Teramoto having earned her ticket to Antwerp by winning the NHK Cup, the women's squad will feature three high school students. Yu Minobe rounds out the team after winning her first balance beam title in six years.
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Early on Saturday morning, I woke to find a sharklike Lincoln towncar parked on the lawn. I peeked through the slats in my blinds. Was I dreaming? I opened the front door and tiptoed across the grass. A man in a dark suit stepped out and tossed my suitcase in the trunk.
I called my brother and said, "Guess I don't need a ride to the airport."
HarperCollins hired the mysterious driver to whisk me to Miami International Airport. No time to bask in the rockstar treatment. During my ninety-minute flight, I folded and unfolded my notes, trying to remember what the heck I would say.
The SIBA conference (Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance) took place at the Atlanta Hilton. It's like the Cannes of indie bookstores, where everybody gets together and talks shop with the publishers. I was supposed to give a talk, but the panel's name kept changing, and I wasn't sure what to make of the sub-headline: "How people overcome obstacles in their lives to relate well with others."
Another Lincoln swooped to the hotel, under lights that pulsated like a Broadway show. In the lobby, a glass elevator rocketed up and down. (When you take a ride, your ears click. I half-expected it to crash through the roof and carry me to a chocolate factory).
I met Jen (part of the Harper PR crew...in other words, my guardian angel for the afternoon). She lead me through the lobby, past crowds of football-toting, linebacker types (apparently, some sports-related thing was also going on) and people in identical t-shirts (a family reunion?) and the SIBA folk (easily identified by their bib-sized green namecards, not to mention, tote bags stacked with hardcovers).
I told Jen, "I'm just going to talk a little about myself and the book. Is that okay?"
Her eyes crackled with humor. "I hope so."
"I mean, I'm not supposed to give a motivational speech or something, right?"
She told me: everything's going to be fine. And I believed her.
I slumped in the last row, messing with my notes. I kept thinking: Okay. I'm a professor. I can handle talking to large groups of people. Then I looked up and saw an elegant woman with Afro-puffed curls, walking, almost in slow motion, up the stage. She sat behind a table decorated in yards of fabric, like Victorian curtains, and took out a poster--the foam-backed kind that fold and stand on their own. On the front was her bookcover and her Official Author Photo.
I glanced back at my notes. Luckily, I had brought my own goodies: a tin full of pinback buttons, business cards, and a plastic sewing kit (thank you, Container Store) that I had pimped out to fit my stickers and flyers. Everything fit in my TCO tote bag...except for my own foam-backed poster (which didn't fold...and, due to its ginormous size, I had to stuff in a portfolio binder. How I managed to cram my "pieces of flair" into my suitcase that morning, I have no clue.
"I think you should go up now," said Jen. She gave me a smile and I smiled back.
I plunked myself between two older gentlemen. On my right sat a guy who wrote suspense novels. "It's all about a hero saving the world from the bad guys," he boomed. On my left sat a bearded man who had written the same book (something about civil rights in the 1950s) multiple times. "Not revisions," he said. "First person, second person, third person, fourth person..."
The other authors got into a heated discussion about books from the south, and what stereotypes New Englanders might have of them. When it was my turn, I talked about the "novels" I stapled together as a kid, stories about talking lobsters and identical sisters who lived in a treehouse. I wondered if the people in the audience (who kept trickling through the door, filling up the place) would think I was crazy. But they laughed a lot...a good sign. Or not.
On the way out, Jen said, "You did great." A woman came up to me and said, "I liked your speech!" (Is that what it was?) and someone handed me a raffle ticket. The panel's moderator, Sally, announced that she had read my book's ending twice. My eyes burned as I scribbled on her copy (my first signature...ever. I haven't even autographed my parents' copy yet).
Next, Jen lead me into the ballroom, where all the authors sat at a U-shaped clump of tables and signed stacks of books. I sat beside the Suspense Guy again. He watched me unload my TCO stickers and cracked jokes about "shameless self-promotion" while banging his fist on the table.
"Sell books!" he bellowed whenever somebody crept over to the table. Across from us, I spotted a woman in a feather-trimmed hat (I was getting a vampire/Goth vibe about her) and assorted men in ties. I stared at the mountain of TCO books. Two years of my life.
A few people picked up my book and asked, "What age is this for?" and I 'd say, "Everybody.") The first crop of book-seekers were the store owners, then a general stampede hit the floor. Now I know how Anne Rice must feel (in high-school, I used to wait hours, just to see her pull up to a bookstore in a coffin). I signed so many books, I couldn't move fast enough. Fortunately, another Harper PR angel, Elyse, stood over my shoulder, flipping the pages open like a concert pianist.
I signed whatever they wanted: For my wife. For my niece. For "Book Lover." For Kay-with-a-K. Or "Just your signature please." I kept reminding myself: Don't get used to this.
SIBA is the perfect place for an unknown author (yours truly) to meet and greet with a slew of indie bookstore owners. I had a blast talking to everybody (We're all geeks and we love books). Even the grumpy old guy who marched up to my table, grabbed a copy of my book, and blurted, "This looks like chick lit. I don't know who would be interested in it."
"Do you know anyone in high-school?" I asked, freezing the grin on my face.
"Do you know anyone in college?"
He shook his head.
"How about your wife?"
He shrugged and walked away.
When the last stragglers filed out, I turned to Elyse and said, "I've got another signing in Decatur. Is someone supposed to go with me?"
She blinked. "Is this your first signing at a bookstore?"
"I'll go with you," she said.
We got a little lost on the way to Decatur (the driver kept smacking into dead ends), but we made it to the Little Shop of Stories. Call it my dream bookstore: loaded with comfy couches, overstuffed armchairs, and its own ice-cream parlor. The awesome owner, Diane, shook my hand and piled a stack of books on a table. I took out my pen and signed every last copy. Diane mentioned her new book club for teens (Glamor Girls). They will post reviews online, which is a very cool idea.
As I turned to snap a picture of a giant frog (you know my thing for amphibians), I heard my name and spun around. To my surprise, it was Carol, a MySpace friend.
"You came to see me?" I asked. "Wow."
"I just got my Internet back and saw your message," she said.
"And I'm standing here, taking pictures of a frog," I said, laughing.
After the signing, I sat with Elyse in a cafe called Sage, just a block from the Little Shop. After the long day, we finally had a chance to breathe. There was something going on in a park across the road: kids chasing balloons and blowing soap bubbles. Music trickled on the breeze.
"What a lovely night," said Elyse, who ordered "fancy" fried green tomatoes with goat cheese (She pronounced it, "toe-mah-toes," which made me smile) and okra with globs of Tabasco sauce. Elyse wanted a "southern experience." I was content, chowing down on fries and a glass of beer.
By the following afternoon, I'd be back in Miami, feeling like I'd just woken from a beautiful dream. I'd have new classes to teach (and my own car to weave through rush hour traffic). I'd sit at the computer, typing alone in my room. But check out the bottom of my shoes. They're covered in red Georgia clay...and I refuse to wash it off.


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- How did you become part of MYB?
I was training for the Crescent City Classic. My friend Erica introduced me to Robin and the rest is history.
- When did you start walking/running?
Training last year for the CCC. I was very much not a running-unless-something-was-chasing-me kind of gal.
- What is your favorite post race/cheat meal?
Mac and Cheese
- If you could have one super power, what would it be & why?
Teleportation. I have moved so much that I have a lot of friends around the world.
- If you could run with any celebrity, who would you choose and why?
MThe Dalia Lama because he's just so peaceful.. and he probably has a slower pace which is what I run.


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AirPort Express stock-outs at Apple and Best Buy stores may point towards a looming refresh. Besides, the expectations are high for a futuristic iPhone launch.
Apple Stores and some Best Buy outlets are ready to see some stock-outs of Apple's AirPort Express. This comes amidst speculations of a trendy iPhone debut for the future. The two portals for the product are out of stocks and they are not saying when new shipments will arrive. The small Wi-Fi router is being kept in limited amounts.
It's been a year since the AirPort Express was refreshed. The first time such a device came on the scene was the year 2004. Since then twice at four year intervals, it has been renewed in an act of generational fine-tuning. The latest featured a renovated design and dual-band 802.11n parity.
However, with the MacBook Airs coming to stores in the hot month of June, Apple Incorporated made room for supporting 802.11ac, which was a notch above 802.11n. In order to accommodate and facilitate the Wi-Fi standard procedure, AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule models were also produced. The entire Mac series is expected to feature 802.11ac. These include within their purview Haswell-based MacBook Pro models and a special Mac Pro that will arrive by the end of this year.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C are purported to come on the scene sometime in the middle of September. The AirPort Express will have no part in this event whatever the rumor mill may say.
Source: AppleInsider


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Peppermint Rocky Road
15 hour drive to California with lots of snacks and fast food, eek!
Continuous holiday celebrations with family and friends.
Finally check out my collegue's restaurant downtown, including cocktails, fresh-made bread, 3 courses, and sweet treats.
Day trip to SF with the cousins and get in touch with our German roots while eating schnitzel and waffles. Discover Dandelion Chocolate, OMG.
Cookie decorating with my nieces and nephew. Enjoy a cold beer before the kids actually get there. Cover cookies with gobs of frosting and way too many sprinkles.
Frantically finish wrapping up my Red Wine and Rosemary Sea Salt that I made as gifts this year as the doorbell rings and family arrives.
Make two-kids of focaccia to go with Grandpa's Chili for Christmas Eve.
Double Christmas at my in-laws' and my parents' homes. Christmas margaritas. Eat two celebratory dinners, plus Gingersnap Ganche Tart with Coffee Whipped Cream (recipe coming soon).
Squeeze in a volleyball game with my cousin and her BF from San Diego. Get bruises from not having played volleyball in 15 years.
Christmas Round 3 - BBQing during an unusually sunny California December. Second round of Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip.
Adult cookie decorating- cue more sprinkles and too many cocktails. Sure made for a funny and fantastic game night though!
Grandma's Ginger Crinkle Cookies.
Left-overs for DAYS.
Attempt to clear out mom's fridge before returning to Canada by making TONS of kale chips and juicing everything is sight.
15 hours drive back to Canada- decide to balance out fast food with the left-over kale chips.
Feel a tiny bit better about previous week's diet, and allow a few too many finger-foods on NYE. Happy 2014!
Vow to eat clean and exercise in the new year.
Finally get back to the gym...
..... browse our pantry after being gone for weeks. Find some leftover candy canes, round up the half-open bags of chocolate chips and leftover blocks of chocolate I always have in my kitchen, think about purging the pantry of all processed food, decide to make Peppermint Rocky Road with the last half of a bag of mini marshmallows.


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"Hey doc," the patients says, "I think I got wax in my ear." I reply, "Well, that makes it hard to hear me, then, huh?" "WHAT?" - the patient yells. Oh yeah, I say to myself. "I've been having this ever since I was a kid. Every few months, I need my ears cleaned out." So, I look in there, and it's the most amount of wax I've seen in a long time.
"Sir, do you use q-tips to clean our your ears?" I ask the patient. "Well, yeah, I think I've been doing a good job at keeping things clean, don't you think?" "Well, I wouldn't recommend that because it looks like you've been pushing the wax further in there." "WHAT?"
So, we're able to get some of the wax out of there only to find a lot of redness and irritation in the ear canal. "Doc, I still can't hear. Are you sure that you got all the wax out of there?" "Well, sir, there is no more wax in there now. It looks like there is an infection underneath, and that's what causing the problem now." "WHAT?"
Without trying to scream too loud, I said, "Try out this medicine. It's an antibiotic. I think that will clear things up for you. See me in a week." The patient noded. He returned in a week. When he came back, I walked in the room and said, "Hi Sir!" "Doc, why are you talking so loud?" I smiled. This is why I love taking care of patients....


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How is your exercise routine coming along?
In this article Georgie Bull continues her getting fit for a multi-day hike series.
If you are new here, we suggest you read the three previous articles which will give you some background about how we got to this point.
– Getting fit for a multi day walking trip – some personal experience
– A hiking fitness program – 16 weeks to get fit for a trip
– Getting fit for hiking – a 12 week program
Over to Georgie:
If you have followed either closely or loosely my pounding the pavement, week by week, build up programme, or added some weight training as Amanda suggested, you will now be feeling fitter and stronger for those multi day walks.
In preparation for the hills and slush of Tasmania's Overland Track in September, I have increased the resistance exercises in my gym workouts, and done a couple of good long up and downhill walks, and can definitely feel a big difference in my cardio ability and core strength.
So now it is time for me to get serious about adding some interval training into my routine. I can do this, as I know I don't have heart problems, high blood pressure or cholesterol, or joint problems and am not on any medication. If you answer Yes, to any of these, you should check with a medical practitioner before adding interval training to your own routine.
OK, so after the first 4 weeks of gentle exercise, I gradually added some strength and resistance training – adding some hills, climbing stairs and weight training. This slowly but steadily improved my cardio and aerobic systems and my muscles for the long slogs on the OT. But now I need to push those systems a bit further with interval training, to get me easily up Marion's steps, and Pelion and Du Cane Gaps – those short, lung bursting exertions I had found so difficult on my previous OT walks.
Interval training demands 90+% of your maximum heart rate, so it can only be done in VERY SHORT bursts, and only every second day. Interval training hurts and has the potential for damage, so the slow build up to this stage is important, it should not be undertaken too early in your routine, and make sure you have a rest day in between.
Interval training involves an equal time mix of hard, fast exertion and recovery. The length of time should be determined by your cardiac fitness. It is important it be long enough that the hard and fast exertion gets you out of breath, but not so long that your heart rate goes back to resting rate in the recovery. I will start with 3 sets of 30 seconds hard / 30 seconds rest, and build up to my goal of 5 sets of 3 minutes of each before I set out on the OT.
I am excited about starting my first sets of interval training exertion. I plan to start with three sets of fast 30 second uphill power walk and cruisey 30 second downhill walk on my local hill. I will increase the length and number of sets until I get bored, then switch to my stationary bike on the verandah at home, and use the gears and speed to crank up the intensity, and freewheel as recovery. I am not sure yet what I will do when I get bored with that – maybe swimming laps at the local, heated, pool.
This all sounds great, but I will let you know how successful I am in keeping it up and adding more each week.
Good luck with your own endeavours.


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Adds a great calming atmosphere to the bathroom. I love that from the inside of the shower curtain, especially with the lights dimmed, it feels like I'm bathing in the ocean.
Material is very lightweight, so I'd recommend plastic shower curtain rings. The holes at the top are not reinforced very well (less reinforced than shirt button holes), so I think metal shower rings might stress them too much over time. Since the curtain is so lightweight, it should be fine with plastic rings.
Something I didn't notice when purchasing--there is a small city skyline at the edge of the water. Not a huge deal, but evokes a slightly different feeling than just looking out into an infinite ocean. Photo quality is not amazing, but it's plenty good enough and what you'd expect at this size on a shower curtain.
Overall happy with the purchase at the price.
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The matte grey Nokia Lumia 920 is a much desired colour for those who feel they could not carry off a red or yellow smartphone.
While the colour choice was expected to be available on AT&T it has unfortunately failed to materialize.
It does however exist, as demonstrated by its availability as an option at retailer Harvey Norman in Australia, where the device can be had for $829 Australian to be delivered by the 17th December.
Are any of our readers going to be ordering one? Let us know below.
Thanks indika for the tip.


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I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas, we did. It was so lovely to just enjoy time together and not have to worry about anything else. Christmas seems to let you enjoy the moment more. You forget about everything else and just enjoy every single moment. I love that.
December wasn't particularly easy but we are more than prepared for the harder months now. We've had a lot to deal with since July but we have. Hopefully 2016 will bring us a few easier months and better health for me.


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"The third from the oldest in a family of eight. Started working for her room, board, and clothing (no wages) in the spring before she was 8 in September for Christopher Luken. Worked there three years. Was given her first pair of leather shoes for her birthday when she was either 10 or 11 years old. Had worn wooden shoes until that time. Was required at that time to help load barley and oats which was hauled on oxen-drawn carts and to help thresh same with a flail."
Annette (Helmerichs) Clark, her daughter
This is Mary Leiner (Helmerichs) on the left and my great grandmother, Anka Maria Margaretha Leiner (Helmerichs) on the right. My great grandmother was born September 9, 1879. The two girls came to America from Weisbaden, Germany in 1898 aboard a ship named, "Friedrich der Grosse".
This is my great grandmother with a child named Robert Lewis, who, later in life, became a doctor. She took care of him for several years.
This is Gretha Leiner, my great great grandmother. She and Diedrich Leiner, her husband, came to America after my great grandmother. They resided in the Springfield, Illinois area.
Great Grandma always liked to cut and make greens. I can never remember eating them myself. She was of a short and rotund stature, and I can remember many times seeing her in my mother's strawberry patch bent over and picking berries. This is the last picture I can remember of my great grandmother. Her eyes speak volumes. A little German girl in wooden shoes working for her existence took on the world in her own way. With determination and hard work, she made her mark; not the kind of mark that rewrites history, but the foothold that others use as an inspiration to continue on. Unfortunately, I cannot say I knew her well, but I do have an admiration for her courage and her capabilities to raise a fine family.


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Here's an example of what a temporary shelter could look like. This is actually better than most of the places people are living. It's also better than what we plan to build, but clearly this person got access to some materials (doors, etc..) Most are still under sheets or if they are lucky tarps. I saw very few actual tents outside Port Au Prince.
If you notice, this one is in a field. You can see that this "home" takes up room where crops might have been growing! You see that a lot now. This results in making a bad situation worse. That's one reason the push is on now to clear rubble and build back temporary shelters in the same areas.
Joe and a few others arrive today! That will be a blessing. We have a medical team that arrives on Sunday and we hope to start seeing some of the local residents that haven't had access to medical care.
God continues to work in the lives of these amazingly resilient people! We are still seeing people come to God. The spirit here remains hopeful and positive. The laughter has returned to JoyHouse!


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|Some of Yoni and my new friends, clockwise from Top Left: actor Jim Carrey, food activist Haily Thomas, civil rights leader Terrence Roberts, historian Dr. Rita Roberts and quantum physicist and environmental activist Dr. Vandana Shiva, Ryan Beatty and his coolio guitarist, entertainment manager Josue Sejour, wordsmith and hip hop poet J. Ivy, Our resident urban yogis, The Nanny Fran Drescher, CEO of Special Olympics Tim Shriver, rapper Talib Kweli, Philanthropist and community activist Erica Ford, rock n' roll photographer Mick Rock, Magic Wands and Rathborn. Look how we all loving' one another and stuff...
" One thing that we found odd was seeing The Book of Mormon left out on the coffee table (probably not intentionally) but I'm an atheist and so I found that quite confronting and in poor taste...
In my profile I clearly state my religious views so people are aware. It might be good if you do the same. Our anti religious stance is very strong and is a factor in the places we choose." -- Valda R.
I would like Valda R. to know that my Mormon faith is similarly central to my life. I would also like her to know that it absolutely does not factor into the places I choose on airbnb or the people I allow to stay in my home. I love my faith and chances are, there are a lot of things about your faith that I love to. Whether that is a specific religion, faith in God, family, community or the potential for good in humanity. But people like this woman give atheists a bad name because most atheists I know aren't religious bigots.
While I'm at it, I want to clear something up. It's commonly quoted that more people have died in the name of religion than any other way. This statement is just untrue. The majority of conflicts that have taken place in the world are and have been political and/or ethnic conflicts.
Hitler: economic and ethnic Fascist, not religious though he almost killed off the Jewish people
Stalin: Marxist. Not religious.
The Crimean War: Territorial, not religious
WWI: Not a religious conflict
Pol Pot: Socialist, not religious though he killed a lot of religious people.
Darfur: Racial genocide -- both groups were generally the same religion.
The Civil War (US): Political/racial/economic
Armenians in Turkey: Ethnic genocide
The Rape of Nanking: Ethnic genocide
Mao: Political
I could go on, but it's gonna get too depressing. The short(er) version of the story is, hateful, self centered, opportunistic people are the reason why a lot of carnage happens. It's when we don't do business because someone is Jewish or gay or Mormon or atheist or Muslim or Catholic or evangelical. When we make others among us. That's when the problems begin. When we think it's acceptable to mark people with a star or a book of mormon against their will to warn others about their beliefs. Religion isn't the problem. Hateful, angry, people who are unable or unwilling to show love or tolerance to those who look different, go to a different church or believe different things are the problem. If you find yourself doing that, well shame on you. And if I find myself doing that shame on me. And if you find me doing it, please say something. Because to paraphrase Rabbi Jachim Prinz, the greatest sin we commit against humanity is silence in the face of injustice. So speak up. Sing out. And hopefully, one day we'll all get along.
Do you have any stories to share about discrimination in your life?
Update: Since writing this post, airbnb took down the final sentences of the review. Still not satisfied. But I feel better for having written this little note.


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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many students attend Kuper Academy? Is it co-educational?
A: Kuper is a co-educational institution that boasts between 900 and 950 students annually from K3 through to grade eleven.
Q: Where are you located?
A: Kuper Academy occupies a six acre campus and is located in the west end of the island of Montreal between highway 20 and highway 40. We have three addresses- one for each of our buildings. The Early Learning Pavilion is at 4 Aesop, Kirkland, Quebec, H9H 5G5. The elementary school building is at 2 Aesop, Kirkland, Quebec, H9H 5G5. The high school building is at 2975 Edmond, Kirkland, Quebec, H9H 5K5.
Q: How do I apply for acceptance to Kuper Academy?
A: Students are accepted into Kuper Academy through an individual selection process which generally includes a personal interview and an entrance examination. Please see the elementary and high school admissions tab on the website for further details.
Q: What is the cost to attend Kuper Academy?
A: For the 2016-2017 year, the fees are as follows:
K3 (half-day): $5,121.68
K4: A government subsidized program at $1,759.30 per year based on $7.30/day
Grade 1 to Grade 4: $12,321.78
Grade 5 : $12,380.43
Grade 6 : $12,998.91
Grade 7 & 8: $13,972.33
Grade 9 & 10: $14,187.70
Grade 11: $14,349.23
Q: Do students require a Certificate of Eligibility to attend Kuper Academy?
A: Kuper Academy is a non-subsidized institution and does not have restrictions with respect to eligibility under Bill 101, therefore students do not need a certificate of eligibility to attend.
Q: Does Kuper Academy have any religious affiliations?
A: Kuper Academy has no religious affiliations.
Q: How long has Kuper Academy been in existence?
A: Kuper Academy began in September of 1986 and steadily grew from being solely an elementary school to becoming a school that offers Pre-Kindergarten through to and including grade eleven education. Kuper's first high school graduating class was in 2003 and Kuper celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary during the 2011-2012 academic year.
Q: Are all of your teachers qualified instructors?
A: All of our faculty members are authorized to teach under the rules of the Quebec Ministry of Education. Many of our staff members have pursued advanced studies, including graduate as well as post-graduate degrees.
Q: Does Kuper Academy board students? Is there a Home Stay program?
A: Kuper Academy is a day school. We have no boarding facilities for international students, nor do we facilitate the billeting of students with local families.
Q: Are there any advanced placement courses offered?
A: Kuper Academy offers students a challenging curriculum. At the high school level, a class of students at each grade level is taking the next grade's math class. This means that students can take calculus in their graduating year. Students can take advanced French (DELF) and advanced science, as well as having the option to select from several profiles in their eleventh grade year, including: Liberal Arts (philosophy, world history, and creative writing), Communications (media literacy, effective writing, film), and Business (accounting, marketing, law).
Q: What sports teams are offered and how would my son or daughter get on a team?
A: There is an array of interscholastic sports offered to all Kuper students including, but not limited to, ice hockey, soccer, golf, basketball, lacrosse, track and field, tennis, and football. In the high school there are daily announcements and sign-up sheets for students, and they are also encouraged to check out Sports Weekly on COBA. In the elementary school, sign-up sheets are posted and try-outs are held on campus for the various sports.
Q: Are there other extracurricular activities for my child to participate in?
A: In the high school the extracurricular activities are plentiful, including student council, aviation, drama club, yoga, cheerleading, tech team, chess club, rock band, yearbook, table-tennis, green team, Free the Children, board games, SOS leadership, DJ club, debate team, visual arts club, creative writing, blood drive, leukemia and lymphoma club, and film. In the elementary school, the following activities are offered at various times during the year: French scrapbooking, halo run, geography bee, chantons et dansons, chess, folk dancing, math whiz, curling, jewellery making, knitting, choir, drama, the Skupe student newspaper, talent show, scrapbook club, arts and crafts, creative writing, and lunchtime intramurals.
Q: How do I make tuition payments?
A: Fees are payable to Kuper Academy by Visa, Mastercard, cash or cheque. They can be paid in full at the beginning of the academic year (plan A), and or in two installments in August and January (plan B) or they can be paid in seven installments over the course of the year (plan C, which includes a finance charge).
Q: Where is the nearest Metro station, train station, and bus stop?
A: There are no Metro stations near Kuper Academy, but we are on the MUCTC bus lines of the 200, 203, and 217 buses. There are two trains every morning that head from downtown Montreal to the Pointe-Claire station, and there is also a train that stops at the Pointe-Claire station coming from the western part of the island (Hudson/St.Lazare).
Q: When does the academic year begin? And end?
A: The academic year begins on the last Wednesday of August for the high school and on the Tuesday of the same week for the elementary school. The school year ends in June just before the St. Jean De Baptiste holiday, traditionally around June 23rd. Please note that the high school classes end in the middle of June in order to leave room to hold final exams.
Q: What percentage of students graduate and go on to post-secondary education?
A: Kuper high school students have a 100% success rate and after graduating most students remain in the province and continue their education within various Montreal CEGEPs. Many of our students also continue their education in some of the most prestigious New England prep schools, obtaining scholarships as a result of their success at Kuper. Currently, Kuper alumni have graduated from and are attending: McGill University, Harvard, Brown, the Wharton School of Business, Concordia, Bishops, and many others. Our high school graduates are pursuing studies in all fields ranging from medicine to business, engineering, and the arts.
Q: Do students participate in educational field trips during the academic year?
A: Kuper prides itself on being a leader in providing co-educational field experiences for young people. The program of outings includes a variety of bilingual educational experiences and Kuper Academy actively promotes educational excursions and cultural exchanges. In the past, some of these activities have included student leadership conferences, debating tournaments, visits to museums, and visits to corporations representing various industries. All Kuper students have the opportunity to participate in day trips around the island of Montreal which include visits to museums, shows and exhibits, in addition to leadership camps and outdoor adventures aiming to foster collaboration and teamwork skills. Senior students in both the elementary and the high school also have the opportunity to travel internationally to the United States and/or Europe.
Q: Are there separate times for older and younger students to use the playground?
A: The students from each building have different recess and lunchtime hours and are thus rarely out in the playground at the same time. While we embrace the idea of the 'Kuper family' wholeheartedly, we understand that it is important for children to share recess and lunch breaks with classmates of the same age.
Q: Are there scholarships available?
A: Kuper Academy offers a variety of renewable and non-renewable merit-based scholarships to students in the high school. Please see the Financial Assistance & Scholarships page under the Admissions tab for more information.
Q: Do you have a daycare?
A: Yes, from K4 through to and including grade six. K4 is the Quebec-subsidized daycare program currently at the cost of $7.30/per day with some additional charges for field trips. From Kindergarten through grade six the daycare begins after school every day and is open until 6:00PM.
Q: What time do the buildings close?
A: The ELP and the elementary schools shut down at 6:00PM when the daycare closes. The high school is open until 3:45PM every afternoon and the high school students are welcome to stay and study in the library until 4:30PM each weekday. After 4:30PM, students must be involved in an activity with a faculty supervisor if they would like to stay on campus.
Q: Do you have a Tablet program?
A: We began a pilot project two years ago that introduced Ipads within the three buildings. Staff members have been trained in educational technology and the Ipads are available in each building for students to use to support learning in the classroom.
Q: Is the Building Fund refundable?
A: The Building Fund is refundable if the student is withdrawn from Kuper Academy before classes begin for the year.
Q: Do I get a discount for having multiple children at Kuper?
A: There is a discount (according to grade level) for families that have multiple children attending Kuper.