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Twelve walkers joined Joy on the western side of Talybont reservoir on a glorious hot summer morning to begin the long two mile haul up the mountainside to the ridgeway of Craig y Fan standing at 720 metres.
Setting off across the road and ascending almost immediately very steeply up a grassy bridle path, past the northern edge of the Talybont Forest and passing over a broken stile, during the gradual pull up Allt Lwyd the only sound that could be heard was distant bleating from sheep in the fields and ever quickening heartbeats.
Pausing for morning refreshment before reaching the top of the hill, the views extended across the beautiful Talybont reservoir in the valley below, 3km in length and surrounded by steep forested hills, woodland and farmland and which was constructed during the 1930's to supply water for the city of Newport.
Overlooking the reservoir stands the hump of Tor y Foel or 'the bare mound' and beyond that the misty outline of the Black Mountains, whilst ahead of them the escarpment loomed large with the outline of Carn Pica half way along.
Refreshed and reaching the summit of Allt Lwyd at 654m and continuing along the ridge there were magnificent views to the southwest overlooking Talybont Forest and the Blaen y glyn valley.
Ahead of them stood the last steep part of the climb up onto the escarpment at Craig y Fan and having made it and pausing to regain their breath, a lonesome para glider hung in the air above the ridgeways to the west.
There was very little breeze during the climb to cool them and even at the top the air was still as they continued along the edge of the escarpment towards the re-built beehive-shaped Carn Pica, a landmark for miles around marking the site of a Bronze Age cairn, with its delightful views towards the tranquil looking Llangorse Lake below Mynydd Troed and the outline of the ridgeways of the Black Mountains.
With blue skies overhead and following weathered pathways on the uneven plateau of Waun Rydd which rises to 769m, and encountering several small groups of other walkers who were tramping in the opposite direction, a scramble across steep-sided wet peat bogs led them to the crossroads at Rhiw Bwlch y Ddwyallt.
Then it was time to turn north and beginning the gradual descent along Gist Wen, the views westwards towards the central Beacons were breathtaking. About half way along the rough track a stop was made for lunch on the grassy hillside whilst overlooking Brecon and the patchwork of fields in the gorgeous Usk Valley below.
Unfortunately a colony of flying ants decided to pay a visit resulting in quick sprays of insect repellent and the urge to move on before being bitten.
Then continuing along narrow pathways below the summit of Bryn, a sharp descent over the open moorland led to a lower rough pathway and a grassy track through the tall ferns, where sheep were congregating as if in enjoyment of the views over Llanfrynach in the valley below.
Passing through a gateway and following a pretty sunken path downhill through meadows to a quiet road and continuing their descent, an almost fully grown lamb which had escaped onto the road and was in a panic was swiftly returned into the field by the leader, as the group crossed the meadow, heading through a small patch of shady woodland and a footbridge over an almost non-existent stream.
Steep steps led up to Ty'r Eglwys, which at the start of the 19th century was the only house in the area of the small hamlet of Llanfeugan which during its time has also been known as Llanfeigan, Llanvigan, Llanfigan, and in 1251 was recorded as St Meugan, whilst in 1522 reverted to Llan Migan and in actual fact is unnamed on the OS map!
The pretty but rather isolated 13th century church was unlocked so there was time to explore the very neat interior. Set on ground between two small streams that run into the River Usk, the church is dedicated to St Meugan who travelled around Wales founding churches and was said in folklore to have connections with both King Arthur and Merlin.
In 1834 the churchyard was described as having some of the finest yew trees in south Wales and in 2012, twelve trees in various stages of decay were found to form a very rough circle around the church and classed as 7-of the female species and 5-of the male. The church is constructed on a medieval site possibly 7th century and was reconstructed during the 14th and 15th centuries and restored in 1891 by S.W. Williams. At the front of the church near the entrance gateway is a preaching cross with no head that was partially destroyed by the Puritans in the 17th century.
Heading up a rough bridleway towards Cornwall Farm, before deviating downhill through pleasant fields to reach the village of Pencelli, a lovely old stone bridge led over the canal and a stop was made at the Royal Oak for a well-deserved cooling drink in the pub garden.
Refreshed, a two mile flat journey along the canal towpath past several narrow boats that were moving and yet more that were moored up, brought them into Talybont-on-Usk.
Considering it was the Brecon Jazz Festival weekend the area was not that overcrowded and re-crossing the canal by bridge to join part of the Taff Trail, the group headed uphill along part of the Bryn Oer tramroad.
Bryn Oer or 'cold hill' was a horse-drawn narrow gauge railway completed in 1815 that had its name anglicized to Brinore by the industrialists that built it. A grand scheme was devised by Benjamin Hall to build a new 8-mile tramroad from Tredegar via the limestone quarries at Trefil to connect with the Brecon and Abergavenny Canal at Talybont-on-Usk, which would carry limestone, iron and coal on which he would receive tolls. By the early1860's the Brinore Tramroad was in trouble and although the tonnage rate was lowered to encourage more traffic particularly carrying coal, by the late 1860's the tramroad ceased working.
After passing through the woodland where logging is taking place, the dam of the Talybont reservoir could be spotted through the trees and leaving the Taff Trail and descending to cross the dam, a stretch along the road led them back to their start as the sun continued to stream down.


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The Molonglo Monument
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DEAN CROSS is a First Nations trans-disciplinary artist.
He has been formally trained in both Contemporary Dance and Sculpture, and works across the sculptural and pictorial fields. Through this he attempts to re-evaluate and re-construct what it means to be Australian in the 21st Century, and how that fits within our globalised world. He has been involved in numerous exhibitions and prizes including Tarnanthi at The Art Gallery of South Australia (2017), The Churchie Emerging Art Prize (2016), and The Redlands Konica Minolta Art prize (2015) and this years C3West project with the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney. Dean is also on the Board of Directors of QL2 Dance, Australia's premier youth dance company.
Dean was born and raised on Ngunnawal/Ngambri country, however his ancestral roots lie within the Worimi Nation.
The Molonglo Monument seeks to remind the viewer that underneath the turgid Lake Burley Griffin the Molonglo river still runs.
Its banks once served as a meeting place for the Ngunnawaland Ngambri people and, as is most often the case with colonial architectural 'advancement', those banks were flooded and buried to make way for a memorial to the man that designed our nation's capital. Now its waters are the home to fat carp, plastic water bottles and Canberra's darkest secrets. However The Molonglo Monument floats serenely above it all, anchored to its place in history.


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on Friday and went for a little drive in the country.
We had fun taking some random shots of local scenery for our Country Journal.
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"Each blade of grass has its spot on earth whence
it draws its life, its strength;
and so is man rooted to the land
from which he draws his faith together
with his life."
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Joey Burrard
Really cold in the room during lunch time
The good andar service wrre good. However it das expensive.
First time to this particular Joey's. Great location (tough to park as with all downtown restaurants which is why I transited there), nice interior, really good food and great service. Easy to sit and chat as it wasn't necessary to shout to be heard.
We received a friendly welcome right away and table was ready to go for 6 of us for our reservation. Our server was very nice however service was slow. Took a while to get our drinks and we were not checked on enough to see if we needed anything. Food was good and although server checked back a few minutes after happy hour was officially over, it was honoured. One of our party ordered dessert and when it was delivered, server didn't check to see if he had cutlery. It wasn't our first time here and other visits were much better. A little underwhelmed this time but would try again
The sever seemed a bit grumpy, rarely smiled but overall was attentive.
We are 4 ladies who were in for lunch. The service was excellent with a number of people looking after us. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Would definitely come back to this restaurant.
Great food, tasty. Variety. You will find all sorts of dishes from soups and sandwiches to curries and salads! Th ahi tuna club is awesome!
I was very disappointed with our whole experience. We always went to Joeys on broadway and always always had the lobster cream ravioli with prawns. It was also my birthday which the restaurant was told about. First No One wished my a happy birthday and no dessert comped and they changed the recipe of my dish and so I was not a happy birthday girl. Our service was okay, the server was very nice but we hardly ever saw her and she didn't really seem interested. Overall not a place we will go back to.
Bad service even though restaurant was not busy.
We had great service and great food. It's close to work and the prices are pretty average these days. Only find it awfully noisy and difficult to hear each other talk. On the other hand that usually means people are enjoying themselves
The food was great and served quickly; however, our waitress disappeared after our food arrived, and we waited for a long time to get our bills.
It was good. The waiter didn't really listen very well but got it right ;-)
The market chicken salad is amazing!!
We enjoyed our meal though it's challenging to hear each other. Our waitress was lovely and did everything well for the most part. We lost her for a while and thought she'd left because it took her so long to come back to our table so we could order dessert.
Friends from away
Good restaurant in Vancouver. Service was good. We will go back there the next time.
Visiting Vancouver
Worst service - please see Yelp review dated Aug 30th by Robin S
Outstanding menu, food, AND service by Sam !
Something for everyone on the menu and everything was fantastic! We were a table of 4 and everyone ordered something different. Sam was great by answering our questions about the menu and telling us the best sellers and we never wanted for anything. Desserts were terrific also! Will definitely eat there again if back in Vancouver!
Fabulous restaurant from appetizers to dessert. Burgers were fantastic - apple pie was excellent. Loved the atmosphere - laid back and classy.
Food and service always great! First summer visit; so nice to enjoy the weather on the patio.
The food was good but not great. The service was slow and unprofessional. When your server doesn't break down your change properly so that he is forcing his tip on you it puts you off. This should be in a standard training program.
Loved the ambience and the place. Have come here a couple times and the place always makes me feel very comfortable and happening.
Made a reservation and requested the patio when we arrived we were told they don't accept reservations on the patio but yet there was a table outside with a reserved sign on it. We were then seated inside and were given a patio table shortly thereafter. I then received an email from open table saying sorry to hear you could not keep your reservation, when I received this email I was already seated at Joey's
I am from part of Asia, and me and my friends visited today. In our case, we can share every food without who has an epidemic. So, we said that we do not meed share dishes. And the staff asked me 3 times even thought I said I am fine. That is why I wrote about my country at the beginning of this. Anyway. Foods were nice but the staffs were not really.
I like the ambience of the place, service was good. However the barbecued salmon rice bowl I ordered was way too salty and the sauce was excessive. Requested the staff to strain the sauce. Manager promptly offered to replace with new order, which I appreciated. I would go back & try other dishes, but strongly suggest the kitchen staff to go easy on salt & sauce.
We were one of only a few tables inside but put near kitchen door which was very noisy from kitchen staff yelling....
Nice place, friendly staff and lovely food.
Very good experience!! I had the herb crust salmon and recommend it !!
My friend & I were there for happy hour. I thought the food (we had flatbread) was excellent & a very good portion. Good drinks/service/ambience rounded our visit off quite nicely!
Server was excellent, can't remember her name but she is studying to become a dental hygienist if that helps! We were disappointed when the Broadway Joeys closed😔 It was closer for us since we live in Tsawwassen, but the Burrard an Robson is very good too😊👍
Service was poor and staff were not very welcoming. Food was good though.
Great food. Good service. Very noisy.
Happy hour is fantastic. Would always come back for the food. However I have never been here without having multiple servers. It's always confusing knowing who our server is. Otherwise fantastic dinner.
Always great food, lots of choices and great drinks
Excellent food and service and a nice atmosphere. Large portions. Recommended for a quick bite or something smarter.
Great good & delicious drinks. Presented beautifully, server was pleasant and helpful. Food came quickly but you didn't feel rushed.
Hello JillO, thanks for the positive feedback! I am happy to hear that we hit the mark for you throughout your entire experience and made you feel right at home! Hope that you pay us another visit soon. Have a fantastic week! Sincerely, Jesse Cera General Manager JOEY Burrard
Servers were super friendly and accommodating. Food was ok - lettuce wraps were very spicy but the salmon bowl was very tasty !
Great sever
Thanks for the great review. It was a pleasure serving you as a customer! I truly hope to see you back in at JOEY Burrard soon! Sincerely, Jesse Cera General Manager JOEY Burrard
We are frequent Joeys patrons, and love and strongly recommend our local restaurant( Coquitlam!!) to anyone, unfortunately our most frequent visit at the burrard location was incredibly disappointing. The food and the ambiance were wonderful , but our service was terrible. Being a server my self, and coming in for Valentine's Day, I know it would be busy and chaotic. Irregardless, a server is still expected to do their best, which my partner and I feel like our server did not. When we first entered the location we were not greeted by a host right away, but by a passing server who then showed us to our table. We then waited for roughly 10 minutes, until my partner had to flag down a server for service. Once our drinks were taken by the same server who sat us, we waiting a few more minutes for our actual server to come by and ask us for food. The food partially arrived, and when a server in the same section noticed us looking around, they notified our server to help us. At the end of the night, I felt as though our server did not deserve the tip, but her section partner did( he picked up our dishes and notified our server when we had isssues).


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Galilee network of footpaths, roads and bicycle paths links sites central to lives of Jesus, disciples
Israel hopes to attract Christian tourists with a new pilgrimage route unveiled in the Galilee, a network of footpaths, roads and bicycle paths linking sites central to the lives of Jesus and his disciples.
Developing sites linked to Jewish history has long been a priority for the Jewish state. But the Gospel Trail, inaugurated recently by Israeli tourism officials, is a nod to the growing number of Christians traveling to the country in recent years, outnumbering Jewish visitors.
Tourism Ministry launches new initiative geared to attract Christian pilgrims to Holy Land, offer tours to sites including mother of Jesus Christ birthplace near Nazareth, Tomb of the Virgin near Jerusalem
More than two-thirds of the 3.45 million tourists in Israel last year were Christian, double the amount of the previous year, and about 40 percent of them defined themselves as religious pilgrims, according to Israel's Tourism Ministry.
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De Bruyne and Hazard the Premier League's best - Gudmundsson
Kevin De Bruyne could return to start for Manchester City against Burnley on Saturday and Johann Berg Gudmundsson believes that his rival is in the top two players in the league, along with Eden Hazard.
Man City are top of the Premier League despite being without De Bruyne since August due to a knee injury, but the Belgian has trained with his club throughout the international break.
De Bruyne topped the assists chart with 16 last season, but in his absence, Gudmundsson has emerged as the joint-top assist provider with four for Burnley in the league. The in-form Iceland midfielder scored against City last season at Turf Moor and hopes his side can once again shock the champions of England.
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"It was a big moment for me [to score that goal] because City at that moment, and probably still are, the best team in England," Gudmundsson told Goal. "It was a nice moment and hopefully we can do similar things in the next game. We know it will be tough because the quality in their side is unbelievable.
"Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard are up there as the top players who I enjoy to watch in the Premier League. At left-back, I thought Alonso was quite tough because he goes up and down all time, he is difficult to track. I haven't yet played against [Benjamin] Mendy but he looks like a really good player."
Meanwhile, Gudmundsson is beginning to get highlighted by Sean Dyche and a host of pundits for his outstanding creative performances at the Lancashire club.
The 27-year-old thinks that Dyche has gotten more out of him than any other manager so far, which is some praise considering that he has played under Louis van Gaal, Ronald Koeman and Dick Advocaat.
"I've been playing really well and I have obviously set up a few goals," said the man with five assists and a goal to his name in all competitions. "My game at the moment is in a good place and it is nice when people pick it up and talk about. It is still early days and only a few games in. I want to keep this up for the whole season to get more goals and assists.
"Up until now, I am happy with how things are going but I want to keep it up throughout the season. It is just experience and at the moment I am enjoying football. My body is fine, I have no injuries and nothing to worry about.
"It is the team that I am in at the moment. I work well with them, I know what they expect from me and everything at the moment is in a good place, both on and off the field. I think Sean Dyche is definitely the manager who has given me the most. He gave me confidence, he made me believe that I am an established Premier League player.
"His training methods are good and he will be honest with you. He tells you exactly what he wants from you so I think he is definitely the manager who has got the most out of me and I hope he can get even more out of me this season.
"It has shown with Burnley over the last few seasons now in how well he has done with one of the smallest budgets in the Premier League. The Dutch coaches helped me a lot as well, but I have to say Sean Dyche has been my best coach because I am playing my best football yet under him at the moment.
"I am extremely happy at Burnley at the moment. I signed a new contract and I am looking forward to carrying on doing well.
"I always wanted to play in England. I went to Charlton first in the Championship and worked my way up. I always wanted to play in the Premier League.
"In Iceland, it is the biggest league and the one you follow. That was always my aim and I am extremely proud that I am able to say I am a Premier League player."
Gudmundsson now lives in Manchester himself, with the city being in close proximity to Burnley. The winger's assists from the right have drawn comparisons to those of David Beckham and he said the former Manchester United star was the player that he grew up admiring the most, with the Old Trafford outfit dominating the Premier League in his youth.
"In world football, I followed David Beckham in England. I watched the Premier League and English national team and he was the standout character there," he continued. "I had a few idols. Obviously, for people here in Iceland, Eidur Gudjohnsen was definitely one of them.
"He was a fantastic player and I was lucky enough to play with him as well. He was obviously in our Euro 2016 squad as well. He was one of the players in Iceland who I definitely looked up."
Gudmundsson's career path was an unusual one. His parents got work in London and he moved with them and joined Chelsea's academy before moving to Fulham's facility nearby.
He suffered his biggest career setback at Fulham with an injury to his cruciate ligament coming ahead of the west London club's decision on who to offer scholarships to. Gudmundsson made the move back to Iceland with Breidablik, before joining AZ and Charlton on his journey to the Premier League.
He now believes that this moment gave him the work ethic to ensure he made his dream become a reality.
"My parents lived in London for work. That's why I went to Chelsea and Fulham," he concluded. "When I was at Fulham I tore my anterior cruciate ligament in my knee. I had an operation and after that I didn't get offered a scholarship.
"My family decided to move back to Iceland. I started playing football with my friends again. I played one season in the top league in Iceland and then AZ came in and bought me from Iceland. It was a good experience though, to be in England.
"It was definitely difficult but at the same time it spurred me onto better things because I always wanted to be a professional footballer. Setbacks are not ideal, but they can give you some extra motivation to get you to your goal and that definitely happened for me.
"In the end it all worked out fine for me. If I hadn't done my ligament, what would have happened? I don't know. That's just football and injuries are something you have to get used to."


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Lovely Tea Towel
My wife saw this the other day and bought it for me. I am not sure, if it's a hint to tell me to do more washing up , or something else I hope that no one is offended by this, as it's just meant to be fun
How do I know my youth is all spent?
Well, my get up and go, has got up and went
In spite of it all, I'm able to grin
When I think of where my get up has been
Old age is golden, so I've heard It said
But sometimes I wonder, when I get out of bed,
With my ear in s drawer and my teeth in a cup,
My eyes on the table until I wake up
As sleep dims my eyes,
I say to myself
Is there anything else I should lay on the shelf
But I'm happy to say as I close the door
My friends are the same, perhaps even more
When I was young my slippers were red
I could kick my heels over my head
When I get older my slippers were blue
But I could still dance, the whole night through
Now I am old, my slippers are black
I walk to the store, and puff my way back
The reason I know, my youth is all spent
Is my get up and go, has got up and went
But I don't mind, when I think with a grin
Of all the grand places, my get up has been
And since I've retired from life's competition
My schedules all scheduled (with complete repetition)
I get up each morning and dust off my wits
Pick up the paper and read the 'obits
If I see my name missing, I know I'm not dead
So I eat a good breakfast, and go back to bed.


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Metro Detroit weather: Temperatures rise into low 50s
Gusty winds arrive around midnight
DETROIT – It won't last long, but Wednesday's high temperatures will be coming close to midnight.
Those numbers will be in the low 50s in our Metro and South Zones and upper 40s in our West and North Zones. Expect showers and a few thunderstorms, too, but no severe weather.
Gusty winds will move in with the cold front near midnight, but they'll be a lot lighter than Tuesday night -- only 30 mph or so.
We'll stay wet through 2 to 3 a.m. Temperatures will drop overnight to a low in the mid-30s.
Thursday will be mainly dry. Wet weather will be just to our south and east. A quick shower or even some light mix in our South or even Metro Zone isn't out of the question, but most of us should stay dry.
Temperatures will stay steady in the mid-30s.
We'll remain dry from Friday through the weekend. Temperatures will be at their coldest Friday with highs in the upper 20s and nighttime lows in the mid- to upper teens.
We slowly warm up from there. Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 30 degrees. Sunday will feature a bit more sunshine with highs above freezing, in the mid-30s.
The first half of next week will finish in the 40s. Check out those numbers in the 10-day forecast.
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The Board
The Board is a collegial management body elected for the period of 4 years. The Board is formed of 7 members.
The Board elects the President, considers and approves the university's strategy, examines and assesses information on the organisation of activities of the university and its financial status.
Members of the ISM Management Board, 2018–2022:
Members of the ISM Management Board, 2018–2022:
- Dr. Ramon O'Callaghan, Dean of Porto Business School
- Dr. Jurgita Šiugždinienė, Associate Professor at Kaunas University of Technology
- Vytautas Gaisrys, MB "Exedra Corporate Finance", Owner
- Mantas Katinas, "Invest Lithuania", General Director, ISM alumni
- Dr. Vilius Kontrimas, JSC "Advantes technologies", Director
- Justas Kučinskas, JSC "Investicijų ir inovacijų fondas", General Director
- Arūnas Laurinaitis, JSC "Averditum", Director


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Teachers told him he'd be incarcerated or dead by graduation – he proved them wrong
Life for Treon McClendon, now the assistant director of diversity recruitment and outreach at Indiana University, hasn't always been easy. He found himself in trouble a lot as a child but turned his life around and is more driven than ever.
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Royers lock – Soil investigation
For the design of a lock it is necessary to perform an extensive soil investigation, it enables the designer to calculate with the correct soil characteristics, so that no conservative assumptions need to be made. This article discusses the components of a traditional soil survey in Belgium, briefly discusses the soil survey carried out in the Royers lock project and finally explains some of the challenges that occurred during the design of this lock.
In Belgium, a traditional soil survey consists of the elements discussed below.
- Probing: a cone is pushed into the ground and the resistance is measured. At the same time, local friction is also measured; this friction number is an aid in the interpretation of the different soil layers.
- Drilling: a tube is drilled into the soil and the soil in this tube is brought to the surface. The extracted soil can be named by a geologist, possibly with the help of characterisation tests in the laboratory. A borehole can be used to calibrate the probes. During a drilling, undisturbed soil samples can also be brought to the surface. Laboratory tests can be performed on these undisturbed samples to determine the characteristics of the undisturbed soil. For example, tri-axial tests can be performed to determine the resistance characteristics, e.g. for calculations of the lock chamber walls. Or compression tests can be performed to determine the stiffness characteristics of the subsurface, e.g. for settlement calculations of the lock.
- A borehole can also be transformed into a monitoring well to determine the groundwater levels and the phreatic heads of the various soil layers. For example, overstrained groundwater can be traced.
In the case of renovation project of the Royers lock, it was initially possible to fall back on the many ground probe searches that had already been conducted in the vicinity of the project. Within the framework of this project, probing, drilling and monitoring wells were executed, to check the available data and to map the exact location of the different layers in the project area.
The soil structure consists of the following layers:
- Quaternary soil layers: heterogeneous, also many replenished and excavated soil from the time of construction of the existing lock.
- Tertiary sand layers: Formations of Kattendijk and Lillo
- Tertiary clay layer: Boom clay
The tertiary soil layers are well known, as they occur in the wide surroundings of Antwerp. A wide range of studies is available and can be used to determine the soil characteristics. The number of lab tests in the framework of this project was therefore limited. The tertiary sand layers have a strong glauconite content, which has an influence on the construction methods, e.g. the penetrability of sheet piling and tubular piles. The Boom clay will swell considerably when relieved (excavating the construction pit) and will reset when reloaded. Consequently, it is important to know the correct stiffness characteristics and permeability of this clay in order to be able to properly estimate the movements associated with it with their corresponding course over time.
Specifically, for this project there was concern about the settlement behaviour between the bridge cellar and the adjacent door chamber and the settlement course of the doorway. In addition, the future construction of the Oosterweel connection near (<30m) the new Royers lock also had to be considered. The tunnel of the Oosterweel connection will be constructed deeper than the starting level of the lock and will cause relaxation and horizontal deformation of the ground layers under the lock, which could lead to unacceptable differential settlements of the lock. To control this risk, it is planned to build a shaft next to the lock from which compensation grouting can be applied. By injecting grout under high pressure, the settlements under the lock can be counteracted. These injections will be controlled by continuous settlement monitoring of the various parts of the lock.
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To support and drive the rapid growth of its African portfolio, Radisson Hotel Group has reinforced its development team with the introduction of senior development professional Ramsay Rankoussi, VP of development for the Middle East, Turkey and French-speaking Africa. Ramsay has been with Radisson Hotel Group for more than five years, initially overseeing the growth of the company in the Middle East and Turkey. He is supported by Erwan Garnier, director of development for French- and Portuguese-speaking Africa. Also joining the group's African development team is Caryn Venter, coordinator of development for Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Friday, June 12, 2009
Arlington in rap
As far as I know, there isn't a Columbia Heights song anywhere, unless I missed one. Anyone know of any?
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No but we were featured in that Walle video featuring Lady Gaga, remembers????ReplyDelete
ugh arlington... DB Central!
- AnonymousJune 12, 2009 at 4:11 PM
its just as applicable to CH.ReplyDelete
Dude, not even close...my car was stolen last week, you posted pictures of cars on fire on this blog last week, there are gang presences in CH, go to http://crimemap.dc.gov/ and open your eyes...2 murders, 1 sexual assault, 12 robberies, 3 assaults, 42 incidents of property crime -- all within 1500 feet of 1400 Irving st. within the last month. You think that happens in Arlington?ReplyDelete
Give me a break.
This video clip was funny, but to insinuate that CH is like Arlington, is not even close.
Plus there are only 2 Starbucks in CHReplyDelete
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Vaccines Europe (VE), The European Vaccine Initiative (EVI), The Sclavo Vaccines Association (SVA) and EATRIS due to meet in Brussels for penultimate workshop ahead of the final project summit with top stakeholders in the vaccine field.
Key opinion leaders in the field of vaccine research and development are meeting in the upcoming IPROVE consultation workshop in Brussels on 12 and 13 March 2015. The objective of the workshop is to formulate a consensus on future vaccine R&I activities and identify key gaps and needs to be addressed over the coming years to bolster vaccine innovation and connect across Europe the appropriate expertise needed to meet the challenge of current medical needs.
Led by representatives from each of the IPROVE partners – Vaccines Europe (VE), the European Vaccine Initiative (EVI), the Sclavo Vaccines Association (SVA), and EATRIS (the European Infrastructure for Translational Medicine), – over 50 distinguished scientists from leading academic and public health institutions, regulatory bodies, research and programming bodies, industry, and policy-makers will discuss key challenges in vaccine research proposing recommendations for targeted areas where EU support through funding and programming measures will be key over the coming years to fully leverage vaccine potential as a public health tool and source of economic growth. The workshop will also feature participation from representatives of the European Commission, the World Health Organisation, as well as the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI), the largest EU-based public-private partnership between the life science industry and the European Commission.
The consultation workshop expects to cover:
- Antigen selection and vaccine design
- Novel technologies and routes of immunisation
- Vaccine manufacturing and quality control
- Accelerating and simplifying data interpretation from clinical studies
- Research infrastructures
Representatives from the World Health Organisation, Sanofi Pasteur, GlaxoSmithKline Vaccines, Novartis Vaccines, the Danish Statens Serum Institute, the Università della Svizzera Italiana, Imperial College London, the University of Gothenburg, the University of Oxford, the Università di Siena, and University College London have been confirmed to lead or moderate various sessions featured during the two-day meeting.
Mike Watson, Chairman of the IPROVE Steering Committee as well as VP Policy at Sanofi Pasteur, commented: "The historical monolithic R&D model is viable for fewer and fewer projects. It is clear that more and more future vaccine R&I successes will rely on effective sharing of expertise and resources. If we can do this more effectively across European centres of excellence, we are confident that the final IPROVE roadmap will provide the clear vision, the organisational and process recommendations and impetus to empower the key stakeholders at EU and national levels to re-energise vaccines research excellence, productivity and efficacy in Europe, keeping us as a true world leader."
The IPROVE project – which is organised around six key topics – is considered crucial to strengthening Europe's competitiveness and leading position in vaccine research. This aims to ensure that in the future Europe will continue to maintain its leadership position and capacity to tackle unmet medical needs.
IPROVE analyses the entire vaccine innovation chain, from needs identification and conceptualisation to discovery and development, including interventions necessary to improve education curricula, as well as issues around vaccine perception and awareness by the public and healthcare professionals.
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A final consultation workshop expected to take place later in April 2015 will discuss R&D needs specific to the field of therapeutic vaccines. The launch of the final IPROVE strategic roadmap will take place at the end of the year. This roadmap is designed to shape strategic decisions regarding priorities for future vaccine investment at EU-level as well as at the level of individual member states.
For more information about the IPROVE consortium, please visit http://www.iprove-eu.eu/ or contact firstname.lastname@example.com
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Details of IPROVE project
Start date: 01/12/2013
End date: 01/12/2015
Project cost: €623,419.40
EU contribution: €496,367
Coordinator: Vaccines Europe/EFPIA
The IPROVE consortium comprises four renowned organisations in the vaccine field in Europe
- VE/EFPIA (www.vaccineseurope.eu)
Vaccines Europe (VE), a specialised group within the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), representing all major research-based vaccine global companies as well as SMEs operating in Europe.
- EVI (www.euvaccine.eu)
The European Vaccine Initiative (EVI), a leading European Product Development Partnership supporting the development of effective, accessible and affordable vaccines against diseases of poverty.
- SVA (www.sclavo.org)
The Sclavo Vaccines Association (SVA), a non-profit association whose main objective is to promote vaccine research targeted towards the discovery and study of advanced immunisation technologies.
- EATRIS (www.eatris.eu)
EATRIS, a European consortium of 75 academic institutions of excellence in translational research, working together to advance candidates into clinical development
This project has received funding from the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme for research, technological development and demonstration under grant agreement no 602167.


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Antique Armchairs come if the form of carver arm chairs or as an Upholstered Chair. They originally would have been stuffed with anything from wool to straw to provide a sort of comfort but this changed to horsehair in the 17th century. In 1828 techniques changed by adding coiled springs and this made the armchair far more comfortable leading to more comfortable overstuffed designs. Anything from leather to knot-pile fabric to more fine silk or needlework was used to upholster them. Today, antique chairs mainly get reupholstered using a more simple plain fabric but done in the traditional manner and by trying to keep as much as the original stuffing as possible as this keeps them as authentic as possible but allowing them to fit in with modern living. Antique Armchairs are usually very comfortable, especially if they still have the original removable cushion. They are very well constructed with solid frames as good solid woods were readily available throughout the Georgian and Victorian periods. Have a look below at our lovely examples available for sale.
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Fine Quality Upholstered Antique Victorian Armchair. Dating from around 1880 in the Victorian period this quality antique armchair has been newly reupholstered. It has a slight winged back, fixed seat cushion and sits on splayed back legs and beautifully turned front legs. All the legs are mahogany and retain the original brass castors. The chair has been professionally reupholstered in a lovely cream jacquard linen fabric supplied by 'Art of the Loom '.
Pair of Quality Antique Edwardian Upholstered Fireside Chairs. This antique Edwardian pair of quality upholstered fireside chairs date from around 1900. They have 'slight' wing backs with curved arms and a loose feather filled cushion. They stand on four elegant walnut legs with pad feet, the front ones being of a cabriole design with lovely carved shell motifs while the back ones are splayed. The chairs are upholstered in a dusky pink fabric and are very sturdy, ideal for everyday use.
Quality Pair of Antique Walnut French Fauteuils. Dating from around 1890 this beautiful quality pair of antique chairs are superb examples of the open armchair described as 'Fauteuils'. They have fabulous decorative carvings on the exposed walnut with an ornate top to the back finished with carved finials. They stand on delightfully turned front legs and slightly out-swept back legs. They have been upholstered in a very regal fabric with matching braid trim, all of which is in a very good, clean condition.
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Comfy Antique Edwardian Upholstered Armchair. This Comfy Antique Edwardian Upholstered Armchair has been professionally reupholstered in a neutral expensive fabric supplied by 'Art of the Loom'. The chair stands on mahogany legs, the back being splayed while the front are turned, all are finished with castors.
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Quality Pair of Regency Walnut Antique Carver Armchairs. This beautiful pair of carver armchairs date from around 1830 in the Regency period and are constructed from walnut. They have reeded backs with out-swept reeded arms and delightfully turned upright supports with moulded edges. They stand on turned front legs, splayed back legs and the seats have recently been upholstered in a Regency design green stripe fabric.
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November 21, 2018 By Dr Manju Nair
The Infertility Handbook: Signs of Infertility in Men and Women
Infertility doesn't come with inbuilt alarm bells. Which is why, if you've been struggling to conceive a baby, it's a good idea to watch for warning signs your body might already be giving you.
Infertility may be influenced by the male or female partner. And while many couples experience no symptoms whatsoever, others might notice subtle clues, triggered by underlying conditions.
Signs & Symptoms of Male Infertility
An individual suffering from Male infertility
Drop in Libido
Fertility and sex drive are both products of hormonal health, inherently linked to each other. If you find yourself slipping out of your element in bed, your lack of libido could point to a fertility problem.
Swelling in the Testicles
Pain in the testicles is usually a manifestation of an underlying condition that could be a factor of infertility.
Erectile Dysfunction
An inability to cause or maintain an erection could be a sign of low hormone levels, which could, in turn, lead to difficulty conceiving.
Ejaculatory Problems
Likewise with ejaculation. Problems ejaculating could be your body's way of alerting you that all is not well and that you might need specialist help.
Hard Testes
As a harbour of healthy sperm, testicles play a critical role in the reproductive mechanism. Shrunken or hard testicles, therefore, could be a cause for concern, indicating that something's not right.
Must read – What are the male infertility fundamentals?
Signs & Symptoms of Female Infertility
A female suffering from infertility
Irregular Periods
First off, it's important to define what a 'regular menstrual cycle' is. The average menstrual cycle is considered about 28 days long, but anything within a week over or under this range is considered normal too. If your periods are predictable, but not exact – a 31-day cycle one month, a 34-day cycle the next, and so on – it's likely that your menstrual cycle is fine. However, if your periods are so erratic that you are unable to predict them at all, you should have yourself checked for hormonal imbalances or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), both of which are precursors to infertility.
Painful Menstruation
Menstrual cramps are part and parcel of periods, but when they become so crippling that you're unable to go on with your daily life, you should have yourself evaluated for an underlying condition. Endometriosis is a common culprit of debilitating menstrual cramps, and can also seriously interfere with fertility.
Absence of Menstruation
Factors like stress, excessive exercise and heavy dieting can derail your menstrual cycle from time to time. But if you haven't had your monthly visitor in months, there's likely a deeper rooted reason that needs diagnosing.
Hormonal Imbalances
When your hormonal equilibrium is skewed, your fertility can be compromised. Skin problems, a reduced libido, excessive facial hair, weight gain and thinning hair are all signs of hormonal imbalances.
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Must read – Why are you not conceiving?
Not all cases of infertility exhibit outwardly signs or symptoms. When it comes to seeking help, it's wise to meet a fertility specialist if you've been trying to conceive for at least a year (if you're a woman under 35) and at least six months (if you're a woman over 35). Nonetheless, it's worth priming yourself to spot signs and symptoms of infertility early to save yourself the heartache of a late diagnosis. By seeking help at the right time, you can get a golden head start to building your family.
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This is Finlay's story. His Plagiocephaly diagnosis and treatment. Before Finlay arrived on 10th February 2013. I had never heard of Flat Head Syndrome. I never knew babies could be born with flat spots on their heads or go onto development them. Nor had I heard of torticollis, a tightening of the neck muscle. Then why should I have? I had a relatively straightforward pregnancy and we had no indication our baby would be born anything but normal and healthy. Although Finlay was born healthy, his head was far from normal. He had severe Plagiocephaly, a form of Flat Head Syndrome. Unusually, Finlay was born with it due to his positioning in the womb. This is Finlay's Journey through Plagiocephaly diagnosis and treatment.
Looking back, Finlay's head shape was looking evident on my 20 week scan. His head measurement was off the scale. At the time the sonographer did not see this as a concern. I would often joke my baby was going to have a gigantic head. I too, however, was not worried, I had no reason to think everything was anything but normal.
My waters broke on Friday 8th February, I was 10 days overdue. However, I never went into labour and was admitted to the maternity suite on the morning of Sunday 10th February for induction. I was getting close to 48hrs without any waters and there was a risk of infection. At this point it was discovered Finlay was an undiagnosed breech. As my waters had broken they could not turn him, so for safety, we elected for an emergency C-Section.
The operation was remarkably straightforward, but due to emergencies I didn't get into theatre until late afternoon. Although not what we had planned our little Finlay arrived at 4.10pm weighing an impressive 8lb 150z. I didn't notice straight away the odd shape to Finlay's head. Even though I remember the midwives mentioning something when they were cleaning him up. Nor did I really notice how he struggled to move his head to the left and favoured sleeping on his right. It just wasn't overly obvious if you weren't looking for it. Looking back though it's clear to see, especially when he was laying with his head to the side. The back of his head protruded to a point, while the left side was completely flat. His forehead was also misaligned and a had a lower left cheek and a smaller eye. This was deformation from the Plagiocephaly.
Finlay had the usual paediatric exams. The doctor said he had an unusual head shape due to him being breech. He had apparently grown under my ribs. Although I'm sure this had some influence, he was not breach at my 20 week scan and his head shape was obvious back then. The doctor said Finlay's head plates had crossed to the point that his fontanel was closed, he literally didn't have one!. However, I was told not to worry and his plates would move back into the correct position over the next few weeks. We were sent home with no advice other than it would right itself and not to worry.
After 6 weeks there was still no improvement but the doctors nor the Health Visitors were concerned. Finlay also appeared to be in quite a lot of discomfort in his neck. He still would only ever lie with his head to the right and if he tried to move it the opposite direction he became very uncomfortable, breastfeeding was almost impossible. He also started to suffer extreme bouts of reflux. However, we were told everything was normal everytime we questioned it. The only advice I was offered was to contact a cranial osteopath for private treatment. They could help with the torticollis in Finlay's neck. This would be at a cost of £32 per session, but naturally, we paid.
We booked in for an initial 3 appointments and there was an improvement, it helped Finlay's colic and reflux. In the end, we carried on treatment and had about 9 sessions over a 3 month period. His head seemed less pointy on the back, but his facial features were still distorted. The flatness on the right still seemed quite severe to me. When I questioned it, I was made to feel like I was overreacting. The advice from my Health Visitor was 'it would self-correct and it didn't matter anyway, no one is perfect'. I was fuming, why would no one take my concerns seriously? There had yet to be a significant improvement to the flat spot, would it really self-correct? I also wondered how could we tell if there was an improvement, there were no measurements to start with?
When the osteopath stroked Finlay's flat head one day and said his hair would cover 'that'. I went straight home and googled 'wonky baby head'. Finlay was almost 5 months now and I was worried for him. I came across Technology in Motion, an image and the word 'PLAGIOCEPHALY'. I emailed them with some pictures. They responded straight away and advised Finlay was suffering from Plagiocephaly and from the picture it looked to be within the severe section of the scale. I couldn't believe that after 5 months I had some answers, all received in one email conversation with a private specialist. Why could the GP's and health visitors not have informed me of this?
Finally a Plagiocephaly Diagnosis and Treatment!
I booked an appointment with the clinic, the initial assessment was free, and they would measure how severe the flatness was. The clinic advised that most people contact them with exactly the same story. However, they advised If a baby starts to shows signs of Flat Head Syndrome, repositioning techniques can be extremely successful within the first 4 months of birth. This is the preferred method of treatment, but this information was rarely given to parents. I'm not sure how effective repositioning would have been on Finlay as his Plagiocephaly was quite severe from the start, but I often wonder if we were given the correct advice if we would have been here today.
Technology in Motion were really informative and never once pressured us into treatment. In fact, they don't even recommend treatment in milder cases. Finlay was measured, his flatness was 19mm which placed him in the severe category. He was given a Plagiocephaly diagnosis and treatment suggestion of a corrective helmet. There was no question about treatment even though it cost over £2000. We were just not willing to take the risk of it not righting itself, this was our little boy's life, his future. It was hard finally having a Plagiocephaly diagnosis and treatment suggestions, but also a relief at the same time, but why hadn't this come sooner?
Two weeks after the assessment Finlay had his helmet fitted. He took to it straight away, there were no issues with him wearing the helmet, even though he had to wear it 23 hours a day. He did get a little sweaty now and then, but it was the middle of summer and on the hottest days we let him have a breather. We were advised to contact the charity Headstart4babies who provide financial assistance to parents on low incomes. We initially paid a £500 deposit to begin treatment, and we had 3 months to find the rest of the money. Luckily Headstart provided us with another £900 and through them, we fundraised another £3000 – more than enough to pay the charity back and to add more to the pot for the next family.
Technology in Motion were really attentive at each review. They would examine Finlay and the helmet and adjust it if there was any inclination it was getting too tight. We had fantastic results in the first weeks and Finlay's Plagiocephaly continued to decrease at every appointment. We were advised that he would most likely be in treatment for 4 months. After almost 4 months, Finlay seemed to be pulling more at the helmet, which was a sign of it being outgrown. Our final appointment confirmed he had in fact outgrown the helmet, slightly early, but in 101 days his Plagiocephaly had reduced to 7mm, his facial asymmetry had practically disappeared and Finlay was discharged from treatment and his helmet journey ended.
Today he is a normal happy 5 year old, he has no lasting issues from his Plagiocephaly diagnosis and treatment. Although I can still see a very slight mishap, you would never know his Plagiocephaly was so severe. As a mum to anyone who is worried about anything to do with your children, always trust your gut!
Do you have a Plagiocephaly diagnosis and treatment story? Did you have trouble getting a diagnosis too? Did you helmet or not? Please let me know your experience, especially if they are more positive than ours!
15 Comments on Plagiocephaly Diagnosis and Treatment – Finlay's Story
This is very interesting and sad to hear the NHS didn't take this seriously. Whilst it wasn't a direct health threat imagine the potential psychological impact as he grew up. If you have the ability to correct it then it makes sense to act as young as possibly. I have seen quite a few babies wearing these helmets and it's good to understand why now.
So glad to hear that his helmet sorted out the flat head. I think this is more common than we think it is – I know quite a few babies who have had it.
Oh Heidi i am so glad to hear that helmet helped to correct the issue , i would do the same thing as you did if my daughter had a flat head syndrome
How frustrating it must have been that you weren't listened to, it shows how a mother's gut instinct is so often right. Pleased to hear that you persevered and were able to get the right help for Finley in the end.
That must have been such a worrying time for you. I'm so glad you managed to get the correct treatment for Finlay eventually.
This was such an interesting read. Sounds like you did the right thing by taking matters into your own hands. Happy to hear all is well today.
Wow what an incredible story! I can't believe that the HV,GP and midwives all dismissed your concerns. Especially the health visitors, who always, in my opinion, seem to be pushing something on you or making you feel like you're not attentive enough/doing it right. I'm so glad that you googled it and found a specialist , what an awful lot of money! So amazing the charities like this exist to help parents financially in their times of need; I'm glad his flat head is no longer flat and he is a happy, bouncy 5 year old!
What an amazing story. I know what Torticullis is too… my youngest has it… although doctors & health visitors told me she just held her head like that.
At my insistence we were referred to physio which confirmed I was write and her lopsided head wasn't normal. The physio also said it would have been easier to rectify if we had been referred earlier – as in before she turned into an uncooperative little monkey with strength to rival the world's strongest man!
I'm so pleased you followed your gut.


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The suburban shopping mall acts as the core of suburban development on a low density basis and a large land consuming low density sprawl. This human environment has been criticized especially today, when scientists are warning the global population about the dangers of climate change. In the dynamics of metropolitan development, retail competition and changing client demands, the life of a suburban shopping mall has a time of growth, an apex and a decline until closure. Old facilities are substituted by brand new ones multiplying land consumption and dictating new patterns of mobility. In the perspective of retrofitting suburbs with the objective of sustainable human settlement, we need some strategies of change for suburban shopping malls. This paper will present the work of the city planning workshop of the University Federico II (Naples) to face regional housing demand. Following the New Urbanism theory of redevelopment of the shopping mall in multiuse urban development, exercises of urban design are being explored to figure out whether the epitome of suburbanization could change into a compact, high density city core. Keywords: shopping mall redevelopment, New Urbanism, metropolitan area, sustainable development. 1 Introduction City planning has been more and more challenged, in recent years by ecological problems, the United Nation worldwide program on climate change being the
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How many celebrities have you seen recently with a cute frenchie pup tucked under their arm – Lady Gaga has got Asia, Hugh Jackman has Dali – and of course David and Victoria Beckham have the beautiful Scarlet.
French Bulldogs are fast becoming the most popular dog in the UK!
So anyone who is anyone has a French bulldog it seems.
However don't be fooled by the cute face and the huge ears. Owning a Frenchie, like any dog, is a huge commitment.
French Bulldog Breed Standard
French Bulldogs have a wide head and shortened face with a black nose. The ears should be "bat-like" and stand proud on the top of the head.
The large eyes are set wide apart and the dogs have an intense stare full of intelligence and curiosity.
They were originally bred for bull baiting, so have a heavy deep and muscular chest. The legs are short and muscular, especially the forelegs.
The coat is short and thick and the most common colours are dark brindle, fawn, white and pied (white with patches of dark brindle or fawn).
They are naturally born with a very short tail which is either bunny style or corkscrew.
Their average weight is around 12-14kg for males and 10-12kg for females.
French Bulldog Ears
Contrary to what many people think, French Bulldogs are not born with bat like ears.
Their ears grow rapidly from birth but flop down like a retrievers ears.
From about week 4 as the calcium develops, their ears start to lift.
The funniest sight is when you come down one morning to a litter of puppies and one ear on the first pup is standing proud, while the other is still flopped over.
Both ears on the pups should be standing by about week 6, but it has been known to take up to 6 months in some puppies.
So don't worry if you go to view pups and their ears are still floppy. This should soon change.
Apart from their inquisitive and loving stare, the main attraction of Frenchies is that they have an endearing personality and make a wonderful companion dog.
They develop a superb and affectionate connection with their owners.
They are more suited to indoor living so will want to spend most of the time on the couch beside you.
This breed needs companionship and will not thrive without it. The Frenchie cannot be owned and ignored.
They get along well with other dogs, animals and children.
Their deep affectionate relationship with their owners can cause problems in that they can suffer from separation anxiety if left alone for long periods.
This can also lead to unwanted behavior as they vie for their owner's attention.
Common French Bulldog Health Issues
French Bulldogs are normally a healthy breed but their are certain illnesses to which they are prone.
Like all breeds of dog, Frenchies can have their fair share of health problems which can prove expensive when requiring vet treatment – here are a few of the most common French Bulldog health issues:
- Joint problems
- Thyroid problems
- Hereditary cataracts and other problems with their large eyes.
- Being short-nosed, they can suffer from breathing problems.
- It is also more difficult for them to regulate their temperature and can easily overheat and get heat stroke.
- They can only withstand short periods of exercise (which is another reason why they may have become much more popular with urban dwellers)
Let's go into some more detail on the main risks to a French Bulldog's health
Part of the Frenchie charm is their "pushed-in" bulldog face. Unfortunately, this feature means a short airway which can lead to breathing problems. Narrow nostrils can add to the problem so sometimes it is necessary for the vet to operate to widen the nostrils to assist breathing.
Any treatment involving a general anesthetic is risky with a Frenchie, again due to their flat face, they require increased monitoring and careful sedation.
Frenchies don't need huge amounts of exercise and should never be exercised in the heat of the day. Their flat face and short airway means they have huge difficult in regulating their body temperature and can overheat very quickly.
French Bulldogs can suffer terribly from allergies and itchiness. Owners can spend a lot of time researching why their Frenchie seems to be allergic to anything and everything from their food to the grass in the garden.
Skin Problems
Frenchies can suffer in varying degrees from skin problems. Itchy, broken skin, constant paw licking and bald patches are just a few of the problems commonly seen. These problems can often be controlled with diet but may sometimes require vet treatment.
Cherry Eye
This is an unpleasant looking but relatively painless condition that affects a small number of dogs. The dog's third eyelid prolapses from its correct place out of sight in the corner of the eye, and protrudes over the visible portion of the eyeball. A red mass appears at the corner of the eye near the nose around the area of the tear duct. Cherry eye problems can also produce a sticky discharge as well. It is possible for an experienced owner to treat cherry eye at home initially but recurring episodes will need a visit to the vet.
Hereditary/Juvenile Cataracts
This type of cataract will show up at an early age and in most cases is inherited. One or both eyes may be affected and the cataracts may not appear in both eyes at the same time. There is no proof that eye colour has any bearing on the likelihood of developing juvenile cataracts. Many dogs with juvenile cataracts can lead normal lives well into their older years before cataracts impair their vision dramatically. Unfortunately, in some instances, the cataracts are severe enough to cause blindness at a young age.
Patellar Luxation
Patellar luxation is the term used to describe the slipping (dislocation) of the kneecap. The patella in dogs is a small bone held in place by ligaments that shields the joint where the femur meets the tibia (the stifle) and acts like a lever.
As the knee moves, the patella slides up and down in a groove in the femur. Dislocation or patellar luxation occurs when the small bone of the patella jumps out of the groove in the femur.
The patella can dislocate to the inside or outside. Patellar luxation can occur as the result of injury or genetic problem (present at birth). French Bulldogs fall just outside the top quartile of dogs likely to suffer from patellar luxation as a result of a genetic deformity.
Research has shown that approx 5% of dogs will suffer this problem.
Patellar luxation can be detected by a veterinarian and is normally graded 1-5. Dogs with grades 1-2 will likely not require corrective surgery, however those graded 4-5 will most likely require surgery to correct the condition, ease pain and prevent arthritis.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia is the failure of the hip joints to develop normally, gradually deteriorating and leading to loss of function of the hip joints. It is one of the most common skeletal diseases seen in dogs and often begins while a dog is still young and physically immature. Early onset usually develops after four months of age
Heart Murmur
Murmurs are extra heart vibrations that are produced as a result of a disturbance in the blood flow enough to produce audible noise. Murmurs are classified according to a variety of characteristics. They are graded in degrees if severity from Grade I to Grade VI.
Generally, a heart murmur will only require out-patient treatment from your vet. Puppies with low-grade murmurs may require little or no treatment and often murmurs will settle themselves within the first 6 months.
Anyone who owns a french bulldog (or two) will be glad to extoll their virtues. They will give you a million reasons why you should of course get yourself a frenchie – your life isn't complete without one.
They will talk endlessly about the breeds great intelligence, their loyalty, what great companions and watchdogs they are, how good they are with kids etc etc.
French Bulldogs are very intelligent and can be easily trained with one major caveat; being a bull breed they can display extreme stubbornness on occasion!
They are also not the most patient of breeds. They will react best to short and repeated periods of treat training.
It is important that their owners lay out the rules for acceptable behavior and establish themselves as the leader. In doing so you will have both an obedient and very loving companion.
However a Frenchie is first and foremost a Bulldog and as such needs a firm hand and a clear indication of what you expect from them as regards behavior and obedience.
Your approach to french bulldog training is all-important. You may find the following tips useful before you start:
Short Attention Span
French Bulldogs are a highly intelligent breed but they have a short attention span. In saying that they are very much food driven – the will do almost anything for a treat. Frenchies are also eager to please you so you will need to plan your training schedule around short, sharp sessions with lots of treats and even more praise for a job well done.
Keep Training Fun
Keep in mind that frenchies are very independent thinking dogs, if the exercises seem boring or pointless to your dog their stubborn streak will raise its ugly head and they will do nothing you ask. Keep it fun – keep it interesting – keep it exciting.
Short training sessions not only to take account of their short attention span but also to to reduce the possibility of overheating – French Bulldogs cannot dispell body heat quickly and are prone to over-heating if over-exercised or over-'stimulated.
Clear, Calm and Consistent
Use a strong clear voice at all times, don't shout and scream – it confuses the dog and leaves you frustrated.
Be consistent in the commands you use when training your frenchie, find one word that conveys praise and another that leaves him in no doubt that you are displeased – make sure you carry plenty of treats when training as reward for good work.
Frenchies are also known for their need for human attention and contact. They are very tactile little dogs and love nothing more than being close to you even if its just sitting on your foot. Use this need for attention and love to enforce the behavior rules you set in your home.
Although they are incredibly cute, frenchies are heavy, solid little dogs and often play in a rougher manner than other dogs both with their litter- mates and their owners. You should be sure that your dog knows the basic "NO" and "LEAVE" commands before being allowed to play with younger members of the family. Obviously young children should never be left unattended with a dog of any breed- better safe than sorry.
French Bulldogs are generally playful and will be demanding of your time and attention not only as a puppy but as an adult dog. Be prepared for the possibility of some bad behavior if your frenchie feels they're not getting enough attention. Some owners find a set play-time each day is the way to control their dogs behavior ie if they know playtime is coming,they're better behaved.
Last but probably most important, be very patient with your frenchie. They are very intelligent and eager to please but they are still dogs. It may take a few sessions before they fully understand what you expect from them.
History of the French Bulldog
Counter to their name, records indicate that the French Bulldog breed was derived by breeders in England wanting a miniaturised version of the English Bulldog. The majority of the breeding was carried out around the Nottingham area by lace makers.
When the lace trade died off in England, many of the lace makers moved to France in search of work – and their dogs went with them. They were an immediate hit and acquired the name French Bulldog. They were especially popular with the Parisian "belles de nuit" (ladies of the night – prostitutes!) and the French upper classes.
Although the original Frenchies had rose ears, which are folded over, it was when the breed hit America that the bat like ears were favoured. Their most distinguishing feature, the bat ears, did not go down well with the original European breeders. It was only through the persistence of a newly formed French Bulldog Club of America, that the bat ears eventually became a breed standard. The breed exploded in popularity in the early 1900s reaching an initial peak in 1913, which has only recently been surpassed!
Some Interesting Facts About French Bulldogs
There was a famous French Bulldog on the Titanic on its way to America on the ship's stricken maiden voyage. The dog was a show champion Ch. Gamin de Pycombe. Sadly, like so many of the passengers, little Gamin perished. The owners had insured her before the journey for a sum equivalent to $20,000 in today's money.
Although a French Bulldog has never won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the same French Bulldog did win best of breed for 5 consecutive years in the 1950's. Ch. Bouquet Nouvelle Ami only relinquished the title after she was retired, and her owner went on to win Best of Breed for the next 10 years with other dogs. A record which stands until this day and will likely never be broken.
The popularity of the French Bulldog is on the rise again. The American Kennel Club reports them as being the 11th most popular breed in the USA and has become the most popular dog in the UK.
Frenchie owners just love talking about their fur babies. If you show that you are willing to learn about the breed before you buy, they will bend over backwards to help.
Don't be intimidated by the apparent wealth of knowledge that Frenchie owners have. Like everything else it comes with experience of owning one of these special dogs.
- 1 French Bulldog Breed Standard
- 2 Temperament
- 3 Common French Bulldog Health Issues
- 4 Training
- 5 History of the French Bulldog
- 6 Some Interesting Facts About French Bulldogs
- 7 Summary


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