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A radiologist is a doctor with specialized training to diagnose ailments using imaging technology. There are four main types of radiology jobs that focus on various parts of the body. Upon graduation and certification, a radiologist can choose to work in the specialized fields of cardiovascular radiology, chest radiology, breast radiology, or gastrointestinal radiology. Often, doctors will refer patients to these specialized doctors when focused care is needed.
Radiologists are vital to the medical profession because they use images to diagnose ailments. Images can be created safety through the use of x-rays, radioactive substances, or even sound waves. Doctors with radiology jobs are trained to read these images and deliver an accurate diagnosis so the doctor can find the most effective treatment.
A cardiovascular radiologist diagnoses diseases of the blood system, such as the heart, veins, and arteries. Cardiovascular radiologists most often use radiation to diagnose and treat patients with heart disease. Cardiovascular radiology often picks up problems in the blood system before symptoms even begin, which can save lives.
A chest radiologist examines the body for illnesses in the chest and thorax area. They also examine the area for heart and lung disease. Chest radiology studies all of the bones and hard tissue, and identifies any abnormalities that would not be discovered without x-ray.
A breast radiologist focuses on breast health. Breast radiology is used as both a preventative method and a diagnostic method for breast cancer. After a certain age, it is common for women to be checked by a breast radiologist regularly for signs of breast cancer.
A gastrointestinal radiologist focuses mainly on the stomach area. This specialty checks for gastrointestinal health, and also is used to diagnose abnormalities in the gastrointestinal track and stomach. A gastrointestinal x-ray requires the patient to swallow a chalky white liquid called "barium" in order to coat the stomach and get a better view of how the organs are functioning.
Like any other medical profession, radiology jobs require a medical degree and license in order to practice. Radiologists are also required to complete several years of in-the-field education, usually satisfied by hospital or clinic residency. This amount of time varies depending on the specific radiology job. A radiologist must also pass an exam and become board certified by a radiology board. These institutions vary based on the country in which the radiologist wishes to practice.
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Personal Hygiene for Kids-Oral Health
The importance of taking care of one's teeth can not be over estimated. Teaching children oral health starts very young. The American Dental Association actually recommends that a child visits the dentist by their first birthday or as soon as the first tooth appears. With young kids, it can be very difficult to get them to cooperate by opening their mouths widely, etc. Conrad is the one who takes care of the children's mouths each evening which includes flossing and brushing. He has come up with many schemes by telling them stories and the like. It gets especially interesting if you name the toothbrush. Here is an easy, low-cost experiment to do with your children who will understand this at a very young age.
Take two apples. Explain that these are two "teeth". The apple peel is like the tooth enamel. Take a fork and stab it into the one apple numerous times telling them that these holes are bacteria. Now set both apples on the counter for the next few days and see what happens. You will soon discover the one apple who was poke numerous times with a fork will have begun to rot. Explain that this is exactly how it is with teeth. If you don't floss and brush your teeth will soon rot.
Just 4 Fun~Floral Flip Flops
Summer is on its way! Simple flip-flops adorned with fabric flowers go with any outfit. Get fabric flowers at Dollar Tree or Michael's or some other craft store. Cut the stem off the flower right below blossom. Attach with a dime size dollop of hot glue or Gorilla glue. For some flip-flops a single blossom such as a sunflower or daisy is enough. For other's try a row of violets or small size blooms and attach along the straps. This is a very simple craft and can save you much money if you like pretty flip-flops as much as I do. I'd love to see your personal creations! Remember to supervise children especially if using a hot glue gun.
Just 4 Fun~Mommy and Me Wooden Spoons
This is a fun easy craft for Mother's Day. You could also do it Grandma and me wooden spoons.
What you'll need:
- 2 wooden spoons, one larger than the other
- Yarn in your choice of colors
- Scissors
- Ribbon
- White craft glue
- Pony beads
- Wiggle eyes
- 2 small pink pom-poms
- Black marker
- Pink and red crayons
- Felt
- Buttons or pom-poms to decorate clothes
How to make it:
- Take a long piece of yarn and fold it back and forth so that each length touches end to end until you have a small handful. Tie a piece of ribbon in the center. Don't tie it too tight, just enough to gather it together. Tie into a bow, trim ribbon ends, and cut all the looped ends to create the hair.
- Pipe some glue around the top of the wooden spoon and press the yarn hair onto the "head."
- Glue on wiggle eyes, a pom-pom for a nose, and use marker to draw on mouth. Use a pink crayon for cheeks and red for Mom's lipstick.
- To make a necklace for Mom by stringing some pony beads onto a piece of ribbon. Tie around neck of spoon.
- To create the dress, fold the corner of a piece of felt down and place spoon (face down) onto the felt, the folded corner will be the dress's neckline.
- Fold the felt over one side, then fold the other side over. Glue in place.
- Slide off the spoon and trim the bottom straight to create dress. Slip the spoon back into the felt dress and glue in place.
- Repeat these steps for the child's spoon as well.
- Decorate the dresses with pom-poms, buttons, and ribbon.
Craft creation -By: Amanda Formaro-Difficulty: Easy-Age: 6 and up
For more information and fun ideas for mother's day. Check out www.kaboose.com click on Mother's Day Crafts.
Just 4 Fun~ Easter Craft
"Plant a Resurrection Garden"
What you will need:
potting soil
grass seed for shade
small flower pot
water basin for display
Place potting soil in basin. Bury the small flower pot. Liberally sprinkle grass seed over the area. Create three crosses from the twigs and place in soil. Place in a warm sunny place. Spritz with water several times a day. Will sprout in 7-10 days. Plan ahead. Christ is risen indeed!!! Praise God!
Photo courtesy of Melissa Holt via facebook.
Just 4 Fun~Binoculars
"Saving the green, saves you green."
This is the quote for this days craft. "Going green" is really in style right now. This craft is not only using up normal household wastes but also a creative way of keeping kids busy.
What you will need:
2 or more empty toilet paper rolls
miscellaneous craft supplies such as stickers, pom poms, foam shapes, ribbon, etc
This craft is extremely simple. Take two empty toilet paper rolls and staple together. Have child decorate the binoculars any way they want. Attach a yarn string or cording for a neck piece. Send child outside to discover his world!


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|Liam, jumping for joy at his mum and dad's wedding
|2 Kenwood mixers, the old and the new.
|Peg people...from left to right, Liam, Kieron, Jodie and baby Izzie
|Liam, jumping for joy at his mum and dad's wedding
|2 Kenwood mixers, the old and the new.
|Peg people...from left to right, Liam, Kieron, Jodie and baby Izzie
|Matty, had the enormous responsibility of carrying the cake to the wedding venue.
but who would ever notice the slight cake imperfections, when Jodie's beautiful radiance shone so brightly .
Hello Janice:
This was obviously a joyous occasion. The happiness of it all shines through every line. As you say, possibly the cake was somewhat overshadowed by the sheer exuberance of the wedding but it certainly looks very professional from here. What a responsibility but you have carried it off to perfection!
Congratulations to the happy couple!
Goodness gracious but you are brave! I love the idea of having three layers of different cake -- keeps everybody happy that way. And the cake looks wonderful and so special. Your daughter looks a very beautiful and happy bride.
It's just great to be able to read your blog again. Thank you for being such a faithful reader while my online capabilities were so limited.
I didn't think offering to make the cake was brave at the time..... I did this last week though ! It has been good to read your blog while you've been away, but I'm looking forward to greater contact with the new net book, hope it is as good as you hope.Delete
Janice, it looks superb - so elegant and professional and I know it matched Jodie's gorgeous flowers too from the fb photos.
My recent cake attempts were failures though I had to go ahead and finish one of them for Ruy's birthday, otherwise we'd have had nowhere to stick his candles. I need a foolproof chocolate cake recipe that can be made in one tin - that middle-sized one looks just right.
Glad you had such a good day.
Thanks Annie... I had no real doubts about the cakes themselves... I just wished I had practiced the icing more. Those flowers were very strategically placed !
The chocolate , middle tier is a Mary Berry tray bake sponge mix recipe...couldn't be easier...honest.
It was a brilliant day, we're still grinning from ear to ear. Jxxx
The cake looks very stylish, and sounds delicious! My sister made my wedding cake, and when I look at photos (which I don't very often, but strangely did today) it is all the more special for being home made. What a happy occasion it must have been - your daughter looks radiant. I bet, though, that Matt was glad when that part of his role was over!
Thanks Alix... as I said, the icing didn't really cope with too close inspection.....but it was home made.... and my first ever wedding cake. ( I suspect it will be my last as well ). Matty coped very well with his onerous responsibility, but I think he needed several stiff drinks afterwards !Delete
What a beautiful, happy bride!
Your post just bubbles through with the happiness of it all.
The cake looks wonderful...I'd never have thought of doing different types of layers.
Just one thing...does Matty have nerves of steel? Rather him than me even if the car was travelling at walking speed!
Oh, she was so beautiful ( she is always beautiful, but she just shone all day, as brides should). Thanks for the comments about the cake.... as mentioned....close inspection was best avoided. Matty was a star, no one else volunteered for the job, and he managed very well. Husband, Mark, father of the bride drove the car.....very carefully. JxDelete
The proof was in the eating and the slice served up Janice was delicious! I have to agree with the fly in the web - Matty must have nerves of steel. If anything had of happened on the journey maybe we would never caught sight of him again but as with everything else on the day it all went perfectly. A day that will live long in the memory.....
It was a great day wasn't it Rick. I'm glad the cake actually tasted ok... or at least the top tier did. ( Mark and I have had several pieces of the bottom fruit tier since the weekend...and that's pretty good too ).
Matty did well didn't he....but perhaps I am to blame for the number of alcoholic drinks he subsequently felt the need to consume. It was lovely to share the day with the Bewsey bunch ( or most of them) ....looking forward to the next family wedding, with Mark and Shardae. Jx
Well done. The cake looks wonderful and the occasion happy. Congratulations to the family.
My Kenwood chef 'died' a couple of yeas ago but had done excellent service. It was a 1981 (wedding present) bright orange model with the stainless steel bowl and just about every attachment going. The bowl was a great size for making large fruit cakes.... not that I have any wedding in the pipeline!
Thanks Gaynor...I was incredibly sad at the moment I threw the old Kenwood ( minus the brilliant pyrex bowl) into the electrical appliance recycle skip. If the new one makes as many great cakes as the old one has in its lifetime, it will be brilliant. J.Delete
Not for any comparisons but because I'm very proud of my friend, check out www.scattercake.co.uk - My best friend, also Annie, is brilliant at everything from playing the piano, painting, fine art and baking, and she now has her own cake business based in Oxford. She is such an artist and - damn her - makes fantastic chocolates too!ReplyDelete
You made the cake so quickly Janice even though your Kenwood died, you did a brilliant job - it looks fantastic, and I bet it tasted delicious.
So pleased that everyone had a wonderful day, and congratulations to Jodie and Kieron and their little family. Look forward to seeing the wedding photos next.
The bottom tier, which was a fruit cake was actually made about 6 weeks ago... I only had the chocolate middle tier and the plain sponge and chocolate sponge top tiers to make the week before the event. However...it was pretty stressful ! It was a beautiful wedding , although of course, I may be a little biased.Delete
This cake is truly a labor of love, Janice, and to me looks perfect in every way! We were just at a wedding a few weeks ago and all marveled at the wedding cake, much like yours, for we knew it was homemade. Once we tasted it, we knew for sure.
Liam looks like he is having fun and Jodie, well, Jodie radiates bridal beauty and happiness. I'm smiling these many miles away.
Thanks Penny, it was a truly perfect day. Some of us have been humming Lou Reed's "perfect day" since Saturday. Weddings can certainly bring out the best in people.ReplyDelete
What a beautiful cake Janice...I never knew you could bake so well. It looks awesome. The Bride looks very beautiful. What an honor to be asked to bake a cake for the wedding.
Congrats to your family!!!! Looks like a fun day with lots of memories to last a long time.
Made with love and eaten with happiness - I bet it tasted wonderful, Janice. :-)ReplyDelete


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Eating consistently healthy meals at home can be a chore; hence the appeal of fast food, which is quick and convenient, and one of the few things you can still buy for under $5.
How do they make fast food so fast? In many cases, it's because you're buying low-quality, highly processed foods. A 15-year study has shown a strong link between fast food, obesity and insulin resistance. Study participants who ate fast food more than twice a week were more likely to develop obesity and type 2 diabetes. With 60 percent of all Americans either overweight or obese, there is obvious reason to limit your intake of fast food, if not avoid it altogether. But when life gets unmanageable, the convenience of fast food can be irresistible for even the most disciplined. On those days, follow these tips to make sensible fast-food choices.
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Which fast food is healthier: a salad with ranch dressing or a fish sandwich? While fish in general is an excellent choice, fast-food fish is usually fried, and fried anything should not be on your diet plan. A salad also has great health potential, but if it is soaked in dressing, you may as well eat a bacon cheeseburger.
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Avcor had a wonderful Christmas lunch where we gathered to have a nice meal of barbeque, exchange gifts and stories and to hand out awards and prizes. Everyone received an Avcor bag, lotion and their Christmas bonus. Additionally we had a drawing for five $50 gift cards. We had the private dining room at Dickey's all to ourselves and reveled in the joy of the season. Christmas is a special time at Avcor. The good tidings of the season spill over and make our office a wonderful place to work. We take the entire week of Christmas off and shut down the facilities to spend time with our families.
We also recognized Rogelio Solozano's 30th anniversary with the company by giving him an Avcor watch. This was also awarded at the Christmas lunch.
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It's only in the last year I have really grown to appreciate the facial oil. From plain and simple oils like Coconut to the fancy oils that cost mega bucks, I've found them an essential addition to my night time skincare routine. And also they are great for massages and just additional hydration.
Currently I have about 7 in my skincare box (which I will blog about eventually). My favourite currently this this gorgeous one from Madara, which is an organic skincare brand on the higher end of the scale. Superseed Radiant Energy Organic Facial Oil is for boosting dull and tired skin and skin that lacks firmness.
They say: The multivitamin anti-oxidant power of Blueberry, Cloudberry, Cranberry seed oils is synergistically blended with the revitalising action of Blackberry, Black Cumin, Parsley seed oils and wrapped in the skin softening trio of Pumpkin, Borage and Golden Jojoba seed oils.
For a face oil to be worth a premium price for me, it has to be a mix of oils are are not easy to blend up yourself which is true for this oil. Also can we talk about the packaging? It comes in a gorgeous cardboard tube and the bottle itself is glass.
Little story; H2 is in love with bottles with dropper tops. He frequently steals this face oil and carries it around with him like a toy to chew. Really.
The oil itself smells delicious – I am a huge fan of aromatherapy so I really appreciate a well blending oil. When you breathe this one in it's fruity and zingy, quite refreshing and powerful.
This is called a "dry oil" because it sinks in fast. I actually don't like dry oils as they make my skin feel more dry after and this one did not – it definitely leaves a slightly film on the skin which I like as it makes me feel protected! You can use a few drops however in the day time and it doesn't really affect your make up either.
Here is the oil which has a nice texture which isn't overwhelming and sinks in fast.
The thing that I love the most about this oil is that the following day my skin really does look radiant. It's the best face oil I have used for this purpose of looking more alive?! It works, for me at least.
It is expensive at £40 for 30ml – it's one of the dearer ones in my collection although I'd say the average price for a good face oil is £30 anyway. Also I use only 2-3 drops a time. Madara also make a Hydration and Age Recovery face oil depending on your preference.
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Weight Vest
The workout today called for a bit of deadlifting (my legs are getting their butt kicked this week!), some floor presses paired with RDL's, and a fun little weight vest metcon. I was able to very comfortably pull 445.5# for a single, and this got me excited to work up my 1RM in the near-500# range next week! The floor presses and RDL's were great supplemental work, and I got to 87.5 and 100 kilos respectively. Then I moved on (after a few minutes rest) to my metcon:
100 meter bear crawl
10 jump overs
75 meter bear crawl
10 jump overs
50 meter bear crawl
10 jump overs
25 meter bear crawl
10 jump overs
20 burpees
10 jump overs
This was just fun. The 20# vest made it pretty tough of course, but it was cool. I wanted to get to the track, but bad rain and my inability to organize my time led me to stick to The Gym. So, I used the GHD as my hurdle, which was actually pretty cool. The only tough part was that I had to turn around a bunch when getting the longer distances on the bear crawl. Physically it wasn't all that demanding, it was just doing new movements, and that was the point. I finished in 11:06 and am pretty sure it would be a bit better in a different setting, like out in the woods somewhere!
On another note, things are starting to build up for me at the gym, clients are beginning to come in and I'm excited, I miss training people! Also, I got the final fixings and screws needed to get my pull up rig up and running in the gym, so I'll be putting it all together tomorrow morning and posting about how I did it! Can't wait to have this thing up and usable!
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Josh, you are going to get 500#! I can't wait! Just make sure rest enough man! I would say at least 10 days after that 445# pull.
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My weekend at Carey's blessed me with fun, laughter and memories, and our visit to the market on Sunday added a huge tray of ripe yellow plums to the bounty. What on earth could I do with them?
I wanted to make as many goodies as possible and stretch their taste into a variety of genres. Not for me a huge batch of jam or a plethora of chutney. Oh no, this had to be a mission of making, a few days of kitchen creativity where those gorgeous yellow plums could spread their sunshine sunshine in every direction.
From that £1 tray I have conjured up plum and mint jam, a spiced chutney, a French style liqueur with almonds and this amazingly sweet and tart Spicy Plum Ice-cream to tempt the taste buds and lift the palate at the end of a meal.
I love ice-cream, really good ice-cream. I was brought up in Musselburgh where the famous Luca's Ice-cream Parlour reigned supreme, winning all the UK awards for their creamy rich confection. I thought I knew and liked icecream having had this bounty on my doorstep since early childhood. However, it wasn't until I worked on the beautiful island of Sicily in the 1980s that I found out what real ice-cream was all about.
They do ice-cream properly in Sicily. They make it rich and creamy, they pack it with natural flavours and fruits to die for. They know a thing or two about their subject and many Sicilians have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of the perfect scoopable creations. Ice-cream is in the blood there, in fact some say it was invented on this rugged island where volcanic heat from the fearsome Mount Etna meats cool breezes from olive groves and the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean sea.
Every village has an icecream parlour rather as every village boasts a pub in the UK. People take their evening stroll and gather for icecream with friends and family in delightful surroundings. Tall stools pulled up at high counters, cafe chairs at tables on the roadside. Menus like those in the finest restaurant boasting nothing but ices in every shape, form, taste and texture.
I really grew to love and appreciate ice-cream while I lived in Sicily. I learned that natural is best, a little goes a long way, and that the marriages of sweet, savoury, spicy and tart should all be considered and embraced as perfect partnerships.
No longer would I look on white synthetic as an acceptable substitute for the real thing.
I love making my own ice-cream and toying with flavours. I would rather make a small half litre pot of something special than a big batch of so-so ordinary.
This golden plum ice-cream is a really rich and creamy, it is full of fruit but lightly spiced and makes me think of Sicily and those evenings at ice-cream parlours where deciding on dessert was always way more exciting and challenging than picking a drink in a pub.
This is sunshine and happiness, summer fruit with a touch of autumnal spice. Warm and cool, fire and ice.
What do you think of when you eat really good ice-cream? Does it take you back to childhood, to beaches, holidays or family memories? Or does it carry you off to far flung places?
Come on share your stories, let me know. Let's share a scoop of memories today.
Karon x
Spicy Golden Plum Icecream
- 600 g/1 lb 5 oz yellow plums
- 100 g/3 1/2 oz caster sugar
- 1 vanilla pod
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 50 ml/2 fl oz double heavy cream
- 50 ml/2 fl oz Greek yogurt
- 50 ml/2 fl oz cream cheese
- Wash the plums and cut in half removing the stones.
- Place plums, sugar and spices in a small pan and add the sugar. Heat gently to dissolve the sugar and slowly cook the plums, this takes about 20 minutes.
- When they are tender remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Puree the plums in a food processor till completely smooth.
- Stir in the cream, Greek yogurt and cream cheese and chill in the fridge for 1 hour to let the flavours develop.
- Churn in an icecream maker and then freeze until ready to serve.


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Get a taste for Italian life on this one-week trip to Sorrento.
Live like a Local in Italy - Sorrento and save 15%
Prices starting from $1829 CAD
What's included:
- Your G for Good Moment: Migrantour with Co-op Casba, Naples
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Local Living Moment: Agriturismo Tour, Sorrento
- Your Foodie Moment: Pizza Making Demonstration, Sorrento
- Guided tour of Pompeii
- "Path of the Gods" hike
- Island of Capri visit
- Scenic boat ride from Positano to Sorrento
- Limoncello and pizza making demonstrations
- One evening cooking demonstration
- Orientation walks in Naples and Sorrento
- Transport between destinations and included activities
(Photo: Antipasto Cooking Class - Sorrento, Italy)
Additional highlights:
Spaccanapoli Street
Immerse yourself in the heart of Naples' old city with a walk down the narrow Spaccanapoli street. Wander into quirky shops, grab a slice of pizza, or sample some limoncello.
Archaeological Museum Naples
Visit the museum's outstanding collection of pieces from ancient Rome, as well as stunning mosaics and murals discovered in Pompeii.
Underground Naples Visit (Napoli Sotterranea)
Journey 40 metres under Naples' Historic Centre to a labyrinth of caves and tunnels that holds more than 150 cavities, hollowed by the Greeks to build the city's walls and temples.
Cooking Class
Refine your culinary skills with an optional cooking class. Discover the secrets of the delicious local cuisine.
Basilica di Sant'Antonino
Built in the 11th century, Basilica di Sant'Antonino is the oldest church in town and is dedicated to the city's patron Saint Anthony the Abbot. The church boasts a collection of medieval artefacts, along with St. Anthony's bones, and two whale bones to commemorate this rescue of a child from a whale.
Marina Grande
Wander along this picturesque stretch of sand to and get a feel for local life on the sea. Lined with pastel coloured houses and colourful fishing boats, this is the perfect place to sit down for the catch of the day.
Correale Museum Visit
Take a tour of the extensive collection of Neapolitan art and crafts, with bonus additions of ancient Roman and Greek artifacts. History not your thing? A visit to this 18th-century villa is worth it just for the breathtaking coastal views and a walk through its floral gardens.
Blue Grotto
Take a visit to the Blue Grotto, or 'Grotta Azzurra' - Capri's most impressive natural wonder. To enter, lay back in a wooden rowboat and glide into the cave. Take in the fantasy-like blue waters as you float on the surface.
Funicular to Monte Solaro
Hope on a bus toward Anacapri to reach the chairlift that will take you to the summit of Monte Solaro (Solaro Mountain). From here, enjoy amazing views of the Bay of Naples, and surrounding Salerno. Opt to hike down, or take the chairlift.
Via Camerelle
Take a stroll down colourful Via Camerelle. Sip espresso and window shop the boutiques along the way.
Villa Jovis (Tiberio House)
Built in the first century B.C., this cliff-top villa is the grandest of all island residences that once belonged to Emperor Tiberius.
(Photo: Lemon Farm - Limoncello Tasting - Sorrento, Italy)
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Day 1: Naples
Arrive at any time.
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2: Naples/Sorrento
Start the day G Adventures supported Migrant tour of Naples. Transfer to Sorrento and your home for the week, an organic lemon farm. Enjoy a guided tour of Pompeii en route.
Your G for Good Moment: Migrantour with Co-op Casba
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 3: Sorrento
Tour the agriturismo's lemon groves. Before dinner, enjoy a pizza-making demonstration.
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Day 4: Sorrento
Set off on the beautiful "Path of the Gods" trail that climbs along ridges high above the coastal towns of Positano and Praiano. Finish in Positano, then take a scenic public boat ride back to Sorrento. End the day with a limoncello tasting.
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Day 5: Sorrento
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Day 6: Sorrento
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Day 7: Sorrento/Naples
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New Delhi, Jan 20 (PTI) Debutante Bangladeshi directorRubaiyat Hossain is ready with his feature film "Meherjaan"starring versatile actors Jaya Bachchan and Victor Banerjeeand based on a Bangaladesh-Pakistan love story.
The Rs one crore film funded by Era Productions is astory of Meherjaan (played by Jaya Bachchan), a Bangladeshigirl who falls in love with a young Pakistani army officer whorefuses to join the war and saves her from being raped byother Pakistani troops who do not however spare her cousinNeela and kill her father.
"The young Pakistani officer and Meherjaan create aworld of love and fantasy in the midst of war. However, thisworld collapses and Meherjaan loses most of her family in thedevastation of the War", says Rubaiyat.
The director says "Meherjaan", which also featuresleading Bangladeshi actors like Humayun Faridi and KhairulAlam Sabuj, "looks at war from the women''s point of view. Itis looks at history through womens recollection of war.
"It talks about national politics also speaks aboutthe very personal intimate emotions of women. It is also afilm that tries to look at the canvas of war and find aflicker of hope in love and compassion that can reach acrossman made boundaries", according to Rubaiyat who has done herMA in South Asia Studies from the University of Pennsylvania.
"Meherjaan", which is slated to hit cinema hallsacross Bangladesh on January 21, already boasts of a castspanning across the subcontinent including Pakistani actorOmar Karim.
For a debutante director, to rope in actors likeBanerjee, who plays grandfather to Meherjaan and Neela andJaya Bachchan is a casting coup of sorts.
Both Banerjee and Bachchan, known for being choosy inselecting films, were impressed by the script and story of"Meherjaan" which looks at the Liberation War, according tothe director, in a "different perspective" - from the point ofview of a woman.
"They (Victor Banerjee and Jaya Bachchan) liked theircharacters and the narrative. Both of them liked the idea of anarrative where love prevails over everything else", thedirector told PTI in an email interview.
She says she was lucky and honoured to have workedwith "great and powerful actors" like Victor Banerjee and JayaBachchan both of whom "got very involved in the process" ofmaking the film.
"It is sort of a dream project. I want to shoot inIndia, Pakistan and Bangladesh, reflect on their past asundivided sub-continent versus today''s divided us. Today, wemay be politically split apart but culturally, spiritually andartistically we don''t need to abide by man-made boundaries",says the director.
Following are the excerpts from the interview with thedirector of "Meherjaan":
Q. What prompted you to make Meherjaan?
A. I did my MA in South Asian Studies from universityof Pennsylvania. My thesis was on the rape women, namely thebirangonas (Bangladeshi women dishonoured by Pakistani troopsduring Liberation War) of 1971. I primarily looked at thenationalist representation and marginalisation of women''spersonal narrative of war.
As I went through my journey learning about thebirangonas of 1971, I became deeply involved with the issue, Ifelt as a Bangladeshi woman, who has been privileged to beeducated and given the chance to raise her voice, I reallyneeded to work more on bringing out and valuing womensexperiences in 1971, the inception point of this nation....Iimmediately decided on a film that would examine and look at1971 not only through womans eye, moreover, through a femininenarrative of love, submission and spirituality.
Even though I wanted to speak of the birangonas, theviolence of rape, and the negligence towards women''sexperiences of war, I strongly felt the film had to end on apositive note, I wanted the film to heal the wounds of 1971and give us, especially women who had suffered in 1971, thestrength, courage and positive spirit to move forward.
Q. Several films have been made on Bangladesh''sLiberation War. Do you think you have adopted a differentperspective to the subject in the film?
A. I believe Meherjaan is different perspectivebecause it looks at war from the women''s point of view. It islooks at history through womens recollection of war. It talksabout national politics also speaks about the very personalintimate emotions of women. It is also a film that tries tolook at the canvas of war and find a flicker of hope in loveand compassion that can reach across man made boundaries.
Q. For a first-time director, it is not easy torope in a versatile actor like Victor Banerjee and JayaBachchan. And yet you have pulled off a sort of coup by makingthem act in your film. How did you did it? Apparently, bothmust have liked the script, the story and the roles. How wasyour experience working with Victor and Jaya?
A. Yes, both actors came to Bangladesh. VictorBannerjee came for 10 days and Jaya Bachchan came for 7 daysof shoot. I have been honoured to work with these great andpowerful actors. I got very lucky because the moment I had metMr Bannerjee and Mrs Bachchan, while I gave them thenarration, I felt a connection was established. They likedtheir characters and the narrative, both of them liked theidea of a narrative where love prevails over everything else.
Also there is a theme of spiritual love running through thefilm.
Human love gets surrendered to a higher level. Forexample, Jaya Bachchan''s character, the role of Meherjaan, agirl who fell in love with the enemy soldier in 1971, does notdwell on the loss of her lover: rather she moves on,internalises and heals the wounds of 1971, finds solace innature, become a sculptress.
Once these respected actors came on board they reallycooperated with me and allowed me the room to work best forthe narrative. They both were both very involved in theprocess and all I can say is I have been lucky to get actorsof this magnitude. They actually read up all the notes andmaterial, and I have gained a whole lot of confidence fromworking with them. .
Q. In your film, you have shown a Bangladeshi girl falling in love with an enemy soldier. From a Bangladeshi''spoint of view, you know this is a very sensitive issue, giventhe untold brutalities of the Pakistani army during theLiberation War. Why did you choose such an incident? Do youthink it has the potential to spark a controversy inBangladesh?
A. I wanted to tell a story of love. Extreme andimpossible love. Love that is unfathomable. And it isparticularly because of this I chose this love relation withan enemy soldier. Yes the brutality of Pakistani soldiersover Bengalis are little known to the world. In fact, a lot ofthe world looks at 1971 as a war between India and Pakistan.
In reality it was our freedom movement and our struggle for aBengali homeland culminating in 1971. All these issues havebeen addressed in the film.
A major character of this film is Neela, Meherjaan''scousin. Neela is raped by the Pakistani soldiers, her fatheris killed and she becomes pregnant from rape. Meher on theother hand is saved from being raped, by a Pakistani soldierwho had denied war and left his own kind. This young man andMeherjaan create a world of love and fantasy in the midst ofwar, however, this world collapses and Meherjaan loses most ofher family in the devastation of war. Meherjaan is very much astory of 1971. I don''t think there is scope for anycontroversy here.


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"The growth opportunity in Myanmar is fabulous," Numaligarh Refinery's Managing Director P. Padmanabhan said in an interview in New Delhi. "We're talking to the Myanmar government."
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Dead Space 3 has made its presence known in my home. Or, rather, it's made its presence known due to the intense expressions of concentration on the faces of the gamers here, along with the firmly-but-not-too-tensely-gripped controllers in their hands and head-hugging headphones cushioning their ears. There have been no audible gasps or screams from either of us, because Dead Space 3 is not a horror game. Much like last year's Resident Evil 6, Dead Space 3 is gore-filled and gross, but it's not scary.
I'd call Dead Space 3 a third-person action-shooter with critters, but I'd never call it a horror game.
Come to think of it, I can't name the last true 'horror' game I played. Oh, I've played games that blend the genres of horror with third-person action and RPG elements, but pure horror? I watched someone played Slender. Does that count?
Genre is a tricky thing. I work with books in my professional life, and throughout more than ten years of this, I've learned that genre fiction – science-fiction, mystery, romance, thriller – is the kind of thing that can make people turn their noses up. You can also lure people into interesting new places with it, which is why I try to keep a copy of Dan Simmons' The Terror on hand. It's the perfect blend of literature and horror. It's a fusion of genres, and it works; it converts people to a new way of looking at books. Books make up a cut throat world these days; you have to be on top of what your audience wants if you want to keep pushing ahead.
The same can be said for video games.
We separate our genres into a few different categories: RPGs, action-adventure, third- or first-person-shooters, horror, family, to name a few. By locking into a few set ideas of what makes a game fit into its respective genre, we automatically develop expectations about a game. As with all genres, though, we've got at least a half-dozen variations, and within that variable lies the real idea of what the game in your hands is. Still, expecting one thing can hurt or improve your experience as a player.
When looking at a squad-based tactical game like Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, I go into it expecting stealth, clever set ups, and not as big of an emphasis on action. What I've found playing this game is that this is true, up until the scripted moments of guns-ablazing action, which actually threaten to drag me out of the experience. The first few times it happened, I thought I'd done something wrong, and wasn't being careful enough. Instead, the game created an action setpiece, thereby making me scratch my head and wonder if I was still playing a stealth game, or a third-person shooter. Ultimately, it's a fusion of the genres, and it works. The action keeps the tension high and makes you want to keep tearing through the mission, gunning for the best possible score, while still making sure that you're sneaking most of the time.
Other games like Dragon Age 2 look like RPGs on the surface; after all, Dragon Age: Origins was an RPG, so it's sequel should be the same, right? Instead, I'd categorize Dragon Age 2 as an action game with RPG elements of leveling up, unlocking new abilities and prestige classes. Constantly hitting the attack button in combat, switching to a power, and then moving on to the next enemy is more the hallmark of action games. It's not a play approach I associate with RPGs. That said, as a genre fusion of action and RPG, Dragon Age 2 works.
Where genre fusion runs into trouble is when it's not obvious what audience a game is trying to appeal to. Take Mirror's Edge, which tries to blend two wildly dissimilar genres into one, with mixed results. A first person game with platforming elements was an interesting idea, but its execution left a lot to be desired. Platforming is a game style that relies on perception and a full awareness of a player's surroundings; constrained into a first-person perspective, platforming becomes awkward and unbalanced. As a gamer, you rely on your eyes to continue on in the game; when your eyes are used to perceiving a style of gameplay in one fashion, they don't adapt as well to a new. First-person platforming is not to first-person shooting as third-person action is to third-person shooting.
Along the lines of first-person shooting, the Call of Duty: Black Ops games, from their name alone, seem like they should be one type of game, but are more of another. The Call of Duty franchise suggests action and intense combat, but the subtitle of Black Ops suggests stealth and a more careful approach. The games, of course, are Call of Duty games, which means first person shooters with full-blown action. While I still liked Black Ops 2, especially as I was easing into playing first person shooters, I had to keep my expectations in check.
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Genre twists our perceptions of how a game should be. Fusion gives games a fighting chance in the current market, as well as allowing them to put their own spin on an established formula. Horror games are scary only as long as you feel helpless; action games are only engaging as long as you feel in control. Put them together and you get an interesting experience in gameplay.
At the beginning, I noted that Dead Space 3 is an action game with horror elements. That's not to say that it hasn't made me jump a couple of times, but I hear the monsters long before I see them, and by the time they show up, I'm ready for them. That's what third-person action games have taught me to do: always be aware of your surroundings and listen. Horror games taught me to run away, or to fight smart, but when the creatures attacking me are weak to pinpoint dismemberment and the impressive stomp of my boot, they don't make me want to run away.
It's an action game; I'm fully in control and I'm not scared of the dark corridors or rooms, because I've got a flashlight and several cleverly assembled weapons. I'm fighting nightmarish creatures, but I'm in an action game that has no illusions of being a horror game. Which is why I think Dead Space 3's monsters are more afraid of me than I will ever be of them.
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Here's to 2013 #
A Life-or-Death Situation, Robin Marantz Henig, New York Times
How the beliefs and convictions of a proponent of the "right to die" collides with her husband debilitating bike accident. Indispensable.
Bread and Women, Adam Gopnik, New Yorker
A beautiful glimpse into bread. Must-read if you know someone French.
Join Wall Street, Save the World, Dylan Matthews, Washington Post
Beyond, the witty title, the story of people revisiting how to help people meaningfully.
How James Turrel Knocked the Art World Off Its Feet, Leslye Davis, New York Times
The most breathtaking art expo I've seen (ever?) and the article that made me want to see it
Slow Ideas, Atul Gawande, New Yorker
For a change-obsessed Silicon Valley, a reminder of what it sometimes takes for important process to spread.
19: The True Story of the Yarnell Fire, Kyle Dickman, Outside
This year's Snow Fall, without the smoke and mirrors. Well, with some smoke.
Into the Wildfire, Paul Tullis, New York Times
The counter-intuitive science and management of forest fires.
Change the World, George Packer, New Yorker
A look at Silicon's Valley social changes and foray into politics (answers and follow-up worth reading too)
Survivorship Bias, David McRaney, You Are Not So Smart
What do the Department of War Maths, diets and superstar CEOs have in common?
How Not To Die, Jonathan Rauch, The Atlantic
Another dive into the dark world of unwanted medical treatment and how low-tech innovation can play a role
The Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food, Michael Moss, New York Times
Inside the Battle of Hoth: The Empire Strikes Out, Spencer Ackerman, Wired
An hilarious tactical analysis of Darth Vader's stupid strategy during the Battle of Hoth
A Pickpocket's Tale, Adam Green, New Yorker
Oldies #
Federer as Religious Experience, David Foster Wallace, New York Times
If you enjoy tennis, you have to read this.
I do not fear death, Roger Ebert, Salon
Roger Ebert: The Essential Man, Chris Jones, Esquire
Achieving Your Childhood Dream, Randy Pausch
Not on this list #
Any of the 20 articles I've read this past year about how and why the French are unhappy.


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Review: Drinking With Men
At 15 years old, Rosie Schaap told fortunes in the bar car of a commuter train in exchange for drinks, thus beginning her lifelong love affairs with bars. She later dropped out of high school and became a Deadhead for a while before earning her GED and going on to college, always seeking out a local bar to call her own. She relates the lessons learned and the friendships formed to broader aspects of life in her memoir, Drinking With Men. Schaap says,
Of course we drink for solace, we drink for comfort, and the drink does its job; it is a calmative and helpmate. But you can drink anywhere. You can drink at home. A bar gives you more than drink alone. It gives you the presence of others; it gives you relief from isolation. When you are a regular, it gives you community, too.
I liked Drinking With Men, but didn't love it. I guess I really had mixed feelings about it. I found it to be well written and thought provoking and I thought Schaap was sincere and articulate but I grew weary of her story before it was over. Schaap's a great storyteller, so I was fascinated with her life at first and was amazed at the things she did, all the while remaining unscathed. But after a while, I was a little put off by the drinking to excess and wondered if she'd ever grow up. She seemed to struggle to find her way, only feeling at home in a bar and, after a while, I had trouble relating to her. I think those more familiar with bar culture and those familiar with the bars she's frequented will enjoy this book more than I did.
Review copy provided by Penguin Books. I am an Indiebound Affiliate.
February 21, 2013 7:48 am
I am familiar with bar culture…since I almost grew up in one. And you can have it! Lol
February 21, 2013 8:54 am
A book I read last year has a similar theme. It's also a memoir, called The Tender Bar by J.R. Moehringer. It is excellent. It takes place in Manhasset, Long Island, and centers on a local bar that forms the backdrop for much of what Moehringer does growing up and as a young man. It was one of my top books of 2012.
February 21, 2013 9:36 am
This one is new to me. I'm not really sure if I would like it, but it does sound interesting.
February 21, 2013 10:51 am
I think I'd have the same reaction as you.
February 21, 2013 1:23 pm
I heard her interviewed on NPR and wondered if non-bar people would enjoy the overall book or not.
February 21, 2013 1:35 pm
It's really an interesting subject. I haven't had alcohol in 30 years. And, yet, I found The Tender Bar fascinating. Even though much of it was in the local pub, it was just very engrossing to follow the lives of the regular bar patrons. I guess it depends on who's doing the writing.
February 21, 2013 4:17 pm
Not a drinking girl and I don't frequent bars. This one is probably not for me!
February 21, 2013 8:48 pm
Not sure about this one. I am intigued but not sure how long it would hold my interest.
February 21, 2013 9:09 pm
Not my kind of memoir. Doesn't sound inspirational.
February 22, 2013 8:05 pm
I can understand how this story would have worn on you after awhile. I think when memoirs linger too long in the excess and low points and take forever to come to some redeeming event, it's just sort of depressing. In any case, wonderful review. Thanks for your honesty!


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Data structures fundamentals
Strengthen your understanding of data structures and their algorithms for the foundation you need to successfully design, implement and maintain virtually any software system. Theoretical, yet practical, DATA STRUCUTRES AND ALGORITHMS IN C++, 4E by experienced author Adam Drosdek highlights the fundamental connection between data structures and their algorithms, giving equal weight to the practical implementation of data structures and the theoretical analysis of algorithms and their efficiency.
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Urban Initiatives Studio's masterplan for Grays Town Centre received a major boost towards its implementation, as Thurrock Council secures over £10 million from the Local Growth Fund to deliver a new crossing of the rail line, public squares, retail, leisure facilities, residential and offices. http://www.yourthurrock.com/2017/02/03/thurrock-council-bosses-delighted-grays-town-centre-10-million-investment/
Five days ago the Mayor of London has announced 11 new Housing Zones, including a Housing Zone in Feltham town centre. Subsequently to preparing the Feltham Masterplan, which was published by the LB Hounslow in October 2015, we helped the Council in preparing the successful Housing Zone Bid for Feltham. The new Housing Zone Funding will support the delivery new homes and infrastructures and help to realise the ambitious vision for the town centre. Feltham is the second housing zone that Urban Initiatives Studio was instrumental in delivering, following on from our work in Rainham and Beam Park in LB Havering that achieved Housing Zone Status in June 2015.
At yesterdays Landscape Institute's Awards Ceremony our project 'Middlehaven Development Framework - A new Park as the catalyst for regeneration' was 'highly commended' in the category Urban Design and Masterplanning. The judges said 'A radical attempt to deliver residential development on a site that was failed by traditional development models.'
The Middlehaven Park, which we designed as part of the project is planned to be opened before the end of the year.
Feltham Masterplan Launched
The Feltham Vision and Concept Masterplan prepared by UIS was successfully launched by London Borough of Hounslow last week. Mathieu Procter from Hounslow Council presented the Feltham masterplan to a packed venue on Thursday 08th October. More than 80 residents attended the event at the library in Feltham to learn how the centre will be improved.
The Feltham Vision and Concept Masterplan is a strategic document that sets a direction of travel for Feltham Town Centre indicating how it might evolve in the future and bringing coherence and structure to future development. It aligns with the ambitious Hounslow Local Plan, which was adopted in September 2015, and will form a key part of the evidence-base for the West of the Borough Plan. The council held two successful stakeholder engagement events in 2014/15, as well as a public exhibition at Feltham Library and online during February-March 2015. The plan is now available from the council's web-site for download.
Two projects by Urban Initiatives Studio head the presentation of the London Borough of Hounslow at MIPIM this year. The Feltham Town Centre Masterplan promotes an enhanced town centre and development opportunities in this important hub next to Heathrow. The Golden Mile Project set outs an ambitious vision and framework for this employment corridor, that will retain and enhance its commercial identity and reinforce its role as a gateway to London.
See the movie and read more at http://investhounslow.com/mipim-2015/
"Ambitious plans to turn a congested stretch of the A4 Great West Road studded with faded Art Deco landmarks into a thriving new gateway to London are unveiled today.
Urban Initiatives Studio for Hounslow Council has drawn up the proposals for the so-called Golden Mile section of the route from Chiswick to Syon Lane in Brentford.
The stretch was built in 1925, when Brentford High Street became too clogged up, and quickly attracted companies such as Firestone Tyres, Gillette and Macleans, which built major factories in the Twenties and Thirties.
Hounslow council leader Steve Curran said: "We want to bring back the glory days to the Golden Mile, which is already home to some major companies."
Evening Standard
A new satellite town to Lima
UI Studio has been commissioned to develop a vision and concept masterplan for a new satellite town to the Peruvian capital Lima. The 800ha project site is located thirty kilometres to the south of the capital in the foothills of the Andes and overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It benefits from direct access to the capital via the Transamerican highway. Currently growth around Lima is characterised by uncoordinated and fragmented urbanisation, which also threatens agricultural and open lands in the Pachacamac valley. In this context the site provides an opportunity to comprehensively plan for future growth in a sustainable way.
UI Studio has been commissioned by Thurrock Council to develop a vision for the regeneration of the centre of South Ockendon. Developed as a post war overspill estate, the centre and its facilities lack efficiency and are less fit for purpose now. Competition from nearby Lakeside Shopping Centre has led to substantial vacancies in the shopping parade, which further undermines the attractiveness of the centre. The Council is the main landowner and the study will explore the potential to regenerate and revitalise the centre, to rationalise community facilities and to realise council assets. Central to the Council's aspiration is a new community hub acting as a one-stop shop that will accommodate voluntary, council, health, youth and other community facilities under a single roof in a purpose designed building. The study offers an opportunity to redefine the centre of South Ockendon and provide a new heart for the community.
Over the course of the week at MIPIM the London Borough of Hounslow will be presenting the Golden Mile Vision and Concept Masterpan prepared by Urban Initiatives Studio.
The key principles of this masterplan will be embedded in the Council's Local Plan - the statutory planning document that will provide the vision and overarching direction to guide the future development of the corridor.
The Golden Mile corridor contributes significantly to the overall composition of Hounslow's and West London's economic output. Today the corridor continues to be a prized destination for global, European and UK Head Quarters where 200 companies employ around 25,000 people.
Not since its conception in 1925 has a coherent, overarching vision for the Golden Mile corridor been considered. The ethos and spirit of innovation, manufacturing and knowledge was instrumental in shaping the employment corridor we have today and continues to attract multi-national companies to the borough, but over time many new challenges have emerged. In particular the corridor is operating in a more competitive market and faces new economic, social and environmental pressures.
The vision proposes four areas of transformational change including:
These exciting, transformational projects will help to future proof the area as one of West London's most successful economic corridors!


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August 8, 2013
The City of Durham to Implement KUBRA's E-Payment Platform
Mississauga, ON — August 8, 2013 — KUBRA, a customer interaction management solution provider, announced today that the City of Durham will deploy the KUBRA i-doxs™ suite Utility Edition (UE) to support IVR, Web, and E-Bill payment transactions. The City of Durham provides water, sewer, stormwater, and yard waste services to approximately 80,000 customers.
In an effort to streamline payment processing, provide payment and e-billing options, and improve customer service for its citizens, the City of Durham released a RFP in the spring of 2012 for an enterprise electronic presentment and payment solution to support City-wide services that will provide the Department of Water Management with enhanced technology. KUBRA was successful in winning the RFP to support the City's online payment initiatives.
"The City of Durham was looking for a solution that could effectively integrate with their IVR platform and provide improved functionality for their one-time payment and enrolled e-billing channels," said Rick Watkin, President and CEO of KUBRA. "We are happy to form a union with the City to execute on their objectives and to provide an improved experience for their customers."
The City of Durham will leverage the KUBRA i-doxs Suite UE B2C to provide its citizens with e-billing capabilities, one-time IVR, Web, and Call Center payments and outbound customer notifications via IVR and email.
About KUBRA
KUBRA provides customer interaction management solutions to some of the largest utility, insurance, financial services, healthcare, and communication companies across North America. Our portfolio of integrated multi-channel outsource solutions includes document print and mailing, e-billing and self-service, document management, and payment solutions. With over 500 clients and 1 billion customer interactions annually, KUBRA enables innovative performance-driven value to its clients every day.


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In this week's edition of Wrestlerotica, the podcast that combines wrestling and erotica, we have two stories to share. The first story is titled "The Microphone Part 1" and was written by WOWEFA member: Charlie. After the end of Monday Night Raw, a fan finds himself in the backstage area. As he continues to explore, he hears some moaning and upon further exploration finds Lillian Garcia enjoying herself. He decides to then join in.
The second story is entitled "Rosa's Glamazon Internship" and was written by WOWEFA member: Big Chief. Rosa Mendes has been obsessed with Beth Phoenix for weeks when Santino Marella decides that they will use her as an intern. At first Beth is dissatisfied with this new arrangement, but she quickly learns that having Rosa around can lead to some very fun things.
Intro/outro music is the song "My Stepdad's A Cop And My Stepmom's A Domme" by NOFX.
If you enjoyed this week's episode, please be sure to like/review/subscribe to us in Itunes. Visit us elsewhere online including Facebook/Instagram/Twitter/Tumblr and of course, our official website: Wrestleroticapod.com.


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