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A day tour of the highlights of Lima, Peru, visiting Cathedrals, catacombs and the beach…
Peru: Cusco – Seat of ancient Incan Kings
Again we had to rise early as we have an early morning transfer to Cusco, the ancient capital on the Incas, lodged high in the Andes range. The flight from Lima was relatively short and the landing in among the huge peaks was truly spectacular. Once again we were lucky to have a guide to meet us to take us to the hotel in the centre of old Cusco. One of the first things we noticed about Cuzco is the thinness of the air here – at over 12000 feet altitude sickness is a real problem. As soon as we reached our hotel, the Los Andes, we sat down to catch our breath, and partook of the coca tea – an ancient and seemingly potent aid for preventing the worst effects of altitude sickness.
As we had a planned afternoon tour of ancient Cuzco and the Incan ruins we walked down to the main plaza, Plaza de Armas, in the colonial part of the city to find somewhere for lunch. Fortunately we found a wonderful little restaurant and settled down for a wonderful 3 course meal. Our bellies full we returned to the hotel to await our tour bus.
The first stop on the tour was the large Cathedral, catchily known as the The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin. This is the most prominent structure overlooking the square and is adjoined to a church on either side, the Iglesia Jesus María and Iglesia El Triunfo. Inside is an elaborately carved wooden altar, covered in gold and silver plate. The carved wooden choir stalls are acclaimed to be the finest in the country. Also of interest is the painting "The Last Supper", which portrays Jesus and his disciples gathered around the table, on which is a central platter with the local Incan delicacy, 'cuy' or roasted guinea pig, laid on it.
Leaving the central plaza we made the short journey to the Coricancha Inca Ruins (a Quechua word meaning 'Golden Courtyard'). The Inca stonework is all that remains of the ancient Temple of the Sun, dedicated primarily to Inti, the Sun God. This was the most important temple in the Inca Empire, . The walls and floors were once covered in sheets of solid gold, and the courtyard was filled with golden statues. Spanish reports tell of an opulence that was 'fabulous beyond belief'. The Church of Santo Domingo was built on the site, using the ruined foundations of the temple that was flattened by the gold hungry Spanish in the 17th century. This is a fine example of Inca stonework being incorporated into the structure of a colonial building. Major earthquakes have severely damaged the church, but the Inca stone walls, built out of huge, tightly-interlocking blocks of stone, still stand as a testimony to their superb architectural skills and sophisticated stone masonry.
We climbed back on our tour bus and traveled high into the hills above the city. Our first stop was Sacsayhuamán, another incredible set of Inca ruins. Leaving the tour bus we got the opportunity to have our photo taken (for a small gratuity) with a lady in traditional dress and her alpacas. The ruins of Sacsayhuamán is the closest and the most remarkable of the Inca ruins to Cuzco. Its proximity to Cuzco and the dimensions of its stones resulted in it being used as a quarry by the Spanish conquistadors, providing building material for their colonial buildings in the city below.
The complex suffered such destruction by the Spanish conquistadors that little is known about the actual purpose these magnificent buildings served. It is usually referred to as a fortress, constructed with high, impenetrable walls, although it is also believed to have been a ceremonial or religious centre. The ruins cover an enormous area, but only about 20 percent of the original complex remains and are a fine example of extraordinary Inca stone masonry. It is estimated the complex took 100 years to build, using thousands of men in its construction. The massive blocks of stone fit together perfectly without the aid of mortar, one of which weighs over 300 tonnes and stands 16ft (5m) tall. The magnificent centre was the site of a infamous bloody battle between the Spanish and the Inca people in 1536 that left thousands of the native people dead.
Today, Sacsayhuamán holds the annual celebrations of Cuzco's most important festival, Inti Raymi, the sun festival, a spectacular and colourful affair that re-enacts the Inca winter solstice festival every June.


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Here at Kingsfield we consider ourselves to have been very blessed with the dogs that we currently have. They are outstanding in their conformation, health and temperaments, and as American Eskimo and German Spitz breeders it is our goal to produce pups that are as equally outstanding.
Because we enjoy the time we spend with our dogs at shows and competitions, we breed them on a very limited basis so as not to interfere with those competitions. Each litter is carefully planned in advance and, therefore, we do take names for our waiting list(s).
All puppies come with AKC (or AKC-FSS for German Spitz) and/or UKC registrations, will be up to date on their shots and wormings, and will come with a one-year health guarantee. We offer lifetime support for each Kingsfield puppy, and always appreciate regular contact and updates about our pups.
Pups can be shipped by either air or ground transport for an additional cost. Please contact us with your address and/or local airport so we can estimate what the shipping costs would be.
For the very best nutritional supplement to build and maintain general health and immune systems, we use and highly recommend NuVet Plus on our puppies and dogs of all ages. All puppies are started on NuVet Plus to help strengthen their immune system, and if you choose to continue to use this product, we will extend the health guarantee for an additional six (6) months.
Still have questions? Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.
However, we are planning a Klein litter for the fall/winter of 2017. Check back for more details.
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Left to right; Ch. Marquis One Lucky Dog "Lucky" and Gr. Ch. Fyreburst Koko Kisses "Koko"
(This picture is the courtesy of, and displayed with the permission of Today's Breeder magazine, Nestle Purina Pet Care.)
This litter was born May 20, 2017, and we have two male pups still available. Just now in the weaning stage, these pups are really starting to develop their individual personalities and we are having a ball watching them play and grow. Here are a few candid pictures of this litter.
This is a repeat breeding of UKC Ch./AKC Ch. Ptd. SR Kingsfield Marquis "Mark" and UKC Ch/AKC Ch. Ptd. Kingsfield Diamonique "Midge".
The first breeding of Mark and Midge has produced one champion so far, UKC Ch. Kingsfield CWK Seek Ye First "Seeker", with other littermates competing and doing well in their quest for their championships.
Here is a picture of Seeker - just being part of the family.
And pictured below is his brother "Noah", our own Kingsfield Bring on the Reign.
If you would like more info about any available pups from this litter, please contact us.
Pictured here winning Reserve Best Puppy in Show at his first show experience; Kingsfield Bring on the Reign "Noah".
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WOLVERINE BATTLES THE MAGIC, MYSTERY AND MAYHEM OF MORGAN LE FAY! Wolverine's lived many lives – X-Man, Avenger…movie star? Not exactly. But he's followed an aspiring young actress to Los Angeles for a little sunshine and some semblance of a normal life. But behind the gilded golden façade of 1930s Hollywood lurks an unholy cult led by MORGAN LE FAY. Their prey…the young Hollywood hopefuls – including Logan's lady! Will the mighty Logan's claws crumble under the onslaught of the arcane sorceress' magical powers? Find out this September!
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Marin History Museum closes, but new group hopes to reopen
The Boyd Gate House is a little jewel of Victorian architecture only a couple of blocks off the main street of San Rafael. It has a big front porch, handsome roof gables and a brick chimney, the very picture of genteel country life from Marin County's quiet past. For years, the house has been the home of the Marin History Museum.
So it was a shock when neighbors out for a walk the other morning saw trucks pulling up outside the 136-year-old mansion, and workers moving in and out of the museum, throwing all kinds of stuff, including display cases and boxes of books, into a debris box. It looked to the neighbors that the hired crew was throwing history into a Dumpster.
That incident is part of a dispute that has rocked Marin's historical community. It turns out that the Marin History Museum has gotten itself into such a financial pickle that it is closing down after 80 years. Worse yet, the museum's board of directors has sold some of the collection's artifacts and are offering more for sale through a Sacramento estate liquidation company.
"It's sad," said Laura Ackley, a historian and author who just completed a book on the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition. "It's heartbreaking," said Michelle Kaufman, who spent eight years as the museum's collections manager and director. Save Marin's History, a new group that wants to replace the museum's current board and revive the institution, calls what has happened an "outrage."
A cautionary tale
It is a long and ultimately sad story — and perhaps a cautionary tale — of how a well-respected community organization came to grief because it dreamed an impossible dream. It is also a story of management problems, and the effects of the Great Recession.
Marin has a long and colorful history. A lot of what made California famous happened in Marin. The cast includes everybody from Sir Francis Drake to the Grateful Dead.
Eventually, the Marin History Museum had a collection of 200,000 photos and 20,000 artifacts, way too much to house in the pretty little Boyd Gatehouse, which was its headquarters.
So in the 1990s, the museum decided to build a grand archive and exhibit space in Boyd Park, next to the Boyd Gatehouse. By 2004, the organization had raised $8 million in cash and pledges. That's a lot of money. But the project had problems: traffic issues, parking issues, sewer issues, water issues. "It just kept getting more complicated,'' said Richard Torney, who was on the board then.
So that idea was shelved in favor of a new idea to attract a younger audience. Marin was the home of music royalty: Journey, Metallica, the Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Jefferson Starship, Huey Lewis, Bonnie Raitt, Otis Redding, rock impresario Bill Graham.
The new focus was a music museum called Marin Rocks, in a space in downtown San Rafael. It would cost about $7.2 million. "It was ready to burst into reality like heavy metal thunder," according to a story in The Chronicle.
By September 2009, the museum had raised more than $2 million, including $250,000 from a benefit concert by Metallica.
But it wasn't enough. The Marin History Museum's official version is that the recession of 2008 hit nonprofits badly, and "donor behavior changed across the economy ... the Marin Rocks pledges were never fulfilled," the museum said.
Kaufman, who was collections manager then, recalled what happened: "The board shut down the project, and the executive director, a staff of 11 and 38 consultants were let go."
A year later, the board gave it another go, but that failed, too. "That put the institution in jeopardy," Kaufman said. "They raised a lot of money, put in a lot of time, and had nothing to show for it. The community lost faith in the board."
Moved twice, closed
Things went badly after that: The museum moved briefly to a satellite location in Novato, then back to San Rafael. It then, in effect, closed down.
"The Marin History Museum has been out of funds, with only enough to barely survive,'' board President Jean Zerrudo said in a statement. She said the board had voted to terminate operations as of Aug. 31.
But that is not the end. Save Marin's History wants to step in and take over the museum. Ackley, Kaufman and Torney are involved along with several others and an anonymous donor. They want to replace the current board and bring new life to the museum. "We have some donors who are ready to go," Kaufman said. "We know the community, We know how to turn things around.''
So far, the old board hasn't responded. The last chapter of Marin history has not yet been written.
Carl Nolte is a San Francisco Chronicle columnist. His column appears every Sunday. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com Twitter: @carlnoltesf


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Spring seems finally to be upon us and things have started growing with gusto in the Station Garden. Unfortunately a good proportion of them are weeds!
Jean, Nadia and I met at the garden for a spot of weeding and general tidying up on 14 April. It was good to see several things sprouting up aside from weeds. A plethora of forget-me-nots are covering many parts of the garden. Other than where they were interfering with other plants, we left these because they look very pretty. The flowers are edible and can be used to garnish salads (or cocktails!)
Chard and perpetual spinach have been growing apace, although the leaves looked a bit tough for culinary use. Nadia cut them back for composting. Hopefully they will now grow some tender young leaves that we can harvest on a cut and come again basis throughout the summer. What appears to be a purple sprouting broccoli plant (did anyone plant one last year?) has also survived the winter.
Other randoms include some peas that have self-seeded. I've stuck in some of the dried out fennel from last year as makeshift canes for them to climb up. Other plants doing well include onions and garlic, wild strawberries, gooseberry bushes, and many herbs (sage, rosemary, oregano, marjoram, lemon balm, and bay and parsley in pots).
More planting is waiting to be done. Tomato and basil seedlings are maturing in the plastic greenhouse at the garden, and I'm popping down most evenings to water these and the plants in pots. I have dwarf beans, courgettes and summer squash coming on in my mini nursery at home, some of which will be planted out in the garden.
6 May is the 150th anniversary of Wivenhoe station and celebrations have been organised by the lovely Off The Rails from 12 noon. Many people are expected to visit the Station to view the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, an exhibition of photography and other artworks, and there will be stalls, kids activities and fun in the car park of the Station pub. The garden will be open to visitors from 12-2; come and have a chat with us and see what we're doing there.


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With a stay at Hana no kumo in Ito, you'll be minutes from Ayashii Museum and close to Izu Oceanic Park. This 4-star ryokan is within close proximity of Mori Art Museum of Izukogen Fairy Tale and The Cat Museum.
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You want longevity in a pellet grill: As the Traeger brand name has been around for a few decades, you can have some peace of mind that you're purchasing a grill that should have replacement parts available for the foreseeable future. And Traeger grills tend to have good longevity ratings, working in top condition for several years, as long as you follow the manufacturer's maintenance recommendations.
I bought this grill in May 2018. Had to return it to Ace 9 days later because it wouldn't keep temp or would go out and fill up with pellets. I had to have the GM of Ace fight for me to get a new grill from Traeger. Once I did the new one seemed to work for about a month. Since then this one does the same thing as far as heat and pellets. I thought this thing was supposed to be a set and forget grill. If I don't watch the heat it will be 200+ degrees over the set heat or sometimes be at ambient temperature and I have to pull me meat, grill and grease tray out so I can empty the heat pot of all the Unburned pellets. This thing is nothing but trouble. Does it cook great meat? Yes! When it works and you babysit it the whole time. On top of that customer service is about as useless as ** on a boar! They will try and tell you it's something you've done wrong. I will be buying another brand smoker and giving this one to someone who like to deal with troubles.
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Many bodybuilding articles begin with a detailed analysis of the anatomical and kinesiological relations of muscles, just to sound as scientific as possible. Most of these articles are written by sports scientists or philosophers, who surely possess significant theoretic knowledge, but they might have never seen a gym from the inside.
My knowledge about bodybuilding is more of a practical kind: I received my "diploma" in the school of life. The major subjects were trying-again-and-again, and making mistakes. And my classroom was the gym. And even though they say learning is a lifelong process, I think I have already received a doctorate for my "thesis" I "submitted" during the past three Mr. Olympia events. So you may call me Professor Haney. And in today's class I'm going to talk about back training. Take your notebooks – class is about to begin!


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ATHENS, Ga. – The University of Florida men's swimming & diving team finished day three of the 2019 SEC Championships in first place with 636 points on Thursday at the Gabrielsen Natatorium. Maxime Rooney broke the Georgia pool record in the prelims and followed that up with a stellar performance in the finals as he broke the record for a second time.
Robert Finke, Kieran Smith, and Grant Sanders swept the 400 IM A Final. This is the first time since a team as swept an individual event since 2013, when Gators Marcin Cieslak, Sebastien Rousseau, and Cameron Martin swept the 200 Fly. Finke placed first with a personal-best time of 3:40.94. Smith clocked a career-best 3:41.50 and finished in second. Sanders completed the sweep in third with a swim of 3:42.87. Alex Lebed recorded a season-best mark of 3:44.93 and placed second in the B Final. Ross Palazzo finished in second place in the C Final with a career-best 3:46.46.
Rooney followed his prelim performance with an outstanding swim in the 100 Fly A Final as he broke the Georgia pool record for the second time in as many swims. Rooney's time of 45.06 is currently the fastest in the NCAA and is an NCAA A Cut. Rooney currently ranks fourth in Florida history. Kacper Stokowski recorded a sixth-place finish in the A Final with a mark of 45.96. Will Davis added a personal-best swim with the fastest time in the B Final with a time of 45.99. Davis moved into the No. 6 spot in the UF record books. Brennan Balogh clocked a career-best swim of 46.79 and won the C Final.
Khader Baqlah collected a bronze finish in the 200 Free A Final with a swim of 1:32.71. Trey Freeman swam a career-best 1:34.09 and placed seventh. Dakota Mahaffey placed fourth in the B Final with an effort of 1:35.30. Erge Gezmis notched a personal-best mark of 1:35.77 and placed fourth in the C Final. Grady Heath collected a fifth-place swim of 1:35.91.
Nick Lydon led the divers with a career-high points total with 331.30 and placed 16th on the 3-Meter. Alex Farrow added a score of 292.60 and placed 23rd. Lyle Hayes-Macaluso tallied a point total of 225.90 and placed 31st.
Sanders and Smith started the prelims strong as the pair finished first and second, respectively, in the 400 IM prelims. Sanders notched a personal-best time of 3:42.17 and Smith added a swim of 3:42.32. Finke earned a spot in the A Final with his sixth-place mark of 3:44.12. Lebed picked up a spot in the B Final with a swim of 3:45.28 and placed 10th. Palazzo swam a 3:47.98 and collected a spot in the C Final with his 17th-place finish.
In the prelims, all four Florida swimmers clocked career-best marks in the 100 Fly. Rooney led the charge with a blistering 45.32 to post the fastest time and break the then Georgia pool record in the process. Stokowski placed fifth in prelims with a personal-best swim of 45.72 and earned a spot into the A Final. Stokowski's time is the fifth-fastest in UF history. Davis finished in 12th after his mark of 46.47 and picked up a spot in the B Final. Balogh posted a time of 47.10 and earned a slot in the C Final.
The Gators had six of the seven swimmers make a final in the 200 Free. Baqlah and Freeman qualified for the A Final. Baqlah had the fifth-best swim with a mark of 1:33.86. Freeman notched a time of 1:34.17. Mahaffey was the lone swimmer from Florida to qualify for the B Final with his 12th-best swim of 1:35.29. Gezmis collected a C Final spot with his effort of 1:35.88 and placed 20th. Heath posted the 21st-fastest time with a 1:35.92. Beach clocked a personal-best time of 1:36.03 and finished the prelims in 23rd. Christoph Margotti swam a 1:37.27 and finished in 34th place.
Day four begins with the 200 Fly prelims at 10 a.m. ET on Friday.
Team Standings
1. Florida – 636
2. Missouri – 625
3. Texas A&M – 492
4. Tennessee – 442
5. Alabama – 441.5
6. Georgia – 436
7. Kentucky – 386.5
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15 Best Boutique Hotels in Sydney
The boutique hotel is more than just a place to rest your head for the night, it's a unique experience with that extra touch of detail, which has the potential to make your stay in Sydney even more memorable. Sydney is brimming with boutique hotels, old and new, that are reshaping the hotel landscape. The modern quirky decor, contemporary vibe, gourmet food and personal service are just a few of the reasons why you should forgo the usual hotel chains and step into the world of contemporary uniqueness. And if that's not enough, some are even pet-friendly for those who can't bear to part with their four legged friends. Here's the 15 best boutique hotels Sydney has got on offer.
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QT Sydney
When it comes to cool hotels in Sydney, look no further than QT. Flush with 200 guest suites, out of towners and locals alike can soak up the Sydney night life from the hotels prime location right in the centre of the commercial district. The selective room décor pays homage to its historic location amongst the Gowings and State theatre buildings, and is guaranteed to leave an impression.
49 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000
QT Bondi
One of the fanciest hotels you'll find in Bondi Beach, the QT Bondi promises opulence and glamour within its 69 oversize apartments and studios. All rooms are designed by renowned Australian designer, Nic Graham, and feature at their poshest end the Gould suites. Take in the city views from your personal balcony, relax on the kind sized bed, and take advantage of all the creature comforts that you can expect from this lush boutique hotel.
6 Beach Road, Bondi NSW 2026
Ovolo Wooloomooloo
This 5 star hotel on Sydney's Woolloomooloo Wharf, offers old charm with modern technology. The Ovolo's sleekly designed rooms are fitted with modern furnishings like iPad, Smart TV and plush luxurious bedding. Just a 15 minute walk from the Sydney Opera House and close to the Royal Botanical Gardens, you'll never fall short on things to see and do.
6 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
Pier One
Nothing says "I'm in Sydney" like views of Sydney Harbour and the Harbour Bridge. Built on the water, Pier One mixes eclectic federation style decor with modern contemporary. The Harbour View Suite offers a lavish room with warm tones and exposed wooden beams, plus full views of Sydney Harbour. Head down to the Pier and pop into The Kerrigan, where you can pick and taste all the good stuff and sample the local beer.
11 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay Sydney NSW 2000
Watson's Bay Hotel
Just a few kilometers outside the city, Watson's Bay luxury boutique hotel has got the beachy vibes covered. The waterfront location alone makes in one of the best boutique hotels Sydney has to offer and features view of the city skyline as well as Sydney Harbour. Sun, seafood and relaxation are all on the agenda, especially at the Watson Bay Beach Club. Fill up on sashimi tasting plates and sip on lavish cocktails in the beach clubs expansive outdoor space.
1 Military Road, Watsons Bay Sydney NSW 2030
Adge Hotel
If you're looking for cool hotels in Sydney with a boutique vibe, Adge Hotel's boutique apartments are sure to satisfy. Eccentric decor and graffiti wall art are littered throughout the hotel and the colourful yet tastefully designed rooms are a welcome change from the usual cookie cutter chains. The services are above and beyond what one would expect, from the welcoming cheese platter to the personal grocery shopper, the attention to detail is what really sets this boutique hotel apart from the others.
222 Riley Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010
The Terminus Hotel
Recently reopened after a 30 year hiatus, The Terminus Hotel in Prymont has been restored and rebuilt to boutique perfection. A former pub, the 170 year old building's history is intertwined in the design of the hotel's interior, maintaining some of it original features. Terminus boasts nine sleekly designed rooms offering comfort and function with historic charm and all the amenities you need.
61 Harris Street, Prymont Sydney NSW 2009
Larmont Boutique Hotel
In the heart of Potts Point, Larmont Boutique Hotel Sydney offers one of the best luxury boutique experiences in the avant-garde hub of the city. If retail therapy and restaurants are your idea of a perfect getaway, Hotel Larmont is perfectly situated just minutes from the best shopping strips, cafes, bars and restaurants.
14 Kings Cross Road, Potts Point Sydney NSW 2011
Hotel Ravesis
For some summertime glamour look no further than Hotel Ravesis. The flamingo pink art deco style hotel is the perfect spot for a beachfront stay and offers two floors of unique boutique rooms with wrap around terraces and ocean views. You won't even have to leave the hotel for a night out. Chef Peter Streckfuss has you covered at the indoor dining area and a late night club area has DJs and events happening most weekends.
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Paramount House Hotel
Housed in the former headquarters of Paramount Picture Studios, Paramount House Hotel offers urban glamour in Sydney's Surry Hills. Each room pays homage to the buildings history; exposed brick, reused timber and artefacts found on site have been incorporated into the design. It's perfectly situated close to Oxford street along with it's bars, shopping and night life making it one of the best boutique hotels Sydney has to offer.
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Hotel Palisade
Hotel Palisade's tranquil setting and luxury style boutique rooms ensure an indulgent and unique stay. Just a 10 minute walk to Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay, it's perfectly located for those who want to be near the centre of the city but not directly in it. Rooms are designed with a nod to Hotel Palisade's rich past with meticulous attention to detail. Hand painted murals by Sydney artist Neill Mallard are featured in every room and lend to the nautical theme captured in the design.
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The Ultimo
If you're after something really different, The Ultimo is one of the first astrology themed hotels in not just Sydney but the world. 95 rooms in this heritage listed building, offer comfort and luxury, but also a travel guides on things to do, see and eat all based on your star sign. This hotel is really designed with the modern traveller in mind, and is a great place to use as a base for exploring the city. Not only that The Ultimo is perfectly situated to discover and explore Sydney's Chinatown.
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The Old Clare
Newly renovated in 2015, The Old Clare is a remodeled watering-hole of the old beloved Clare Hotel. Situated in trendy Chippendale, it's a hotel trying to stand out from the rest. It spans over 2 historic buildings, the Old Clare and Calrton Brewery Administration building, and boasts 62 rooms, seven of those in boutique style. The seven boutique suites are all differently designed with styles ranging from stylish and cozy to opulent and lush. With three new restaurants and a rooftop pool and bar, you'll never run out of things to do.
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Just a short walk to Kings Cross Station and Sydney's Oxford street, Medusa Hotel is one of the best boutique hotels Sydney has on offer. The carefully curated unique rooms at Medusa offer comfort, privacy and some pretty spectacular surroundings. Want to bring your pet? Medusa includes several dog-friendly rooms along the private courtyard.
267 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst Sydney NSW 2010
Hotel Harry
For something a little different, Hotel Harry sits in a century old Victorian building in Surry Hills' vibrant artistic hub. The old architecture is married with the modern contemporary style of the rooms. The location alone makes it one of the best boutique hotels in Sydney; just a short stroll to pretty much anywhere in Sydney including the Opera House, The rocks precinct, Botancial Gardens, Oxford street and more.
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I live in Virginia and want to do some section hikes on the AT in the state. Any opinions on the best sections of the AT in Virginia? I am thinking of doing around 150 mi. or so.
I live in Virginia and want to do some section hikes on the AT in the state. Any opinions on the best sections of the AT in Virginia? I am thinking of doing around 150 mi. or so.
SNP in October is hard to beat. Really good section there. You have a town at the beggining, end and halfway thru with some campgrounds, lodges and amenities along the way.
Down in SOVA you have damascus nobo thru the grayson highlands that could be coupled with some of Tennessee, or further north past fox creek into va.
I also really enjoyed Harpers ferry sobo towards SNP.
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US 311 near Roanoke to Rockfish Gap is about 150 miles. That was my favorite part of VA.
Second place would be Rockfish Gap to Harper's Ferry, also a little over 150 miles.
It's all good in the woods.
Shenandoah has a major plus factor for people new to this activity. Namely, you're never far from civilization. It's like doing your first high-wire act with a net -- you can concentrate on your walking, without fear of major injury if you miscalculate.
Forget something? Over-estimate your abilities? Just don't enjoy doing this? Then just head for Skyline Drive and get a ride to your car -- no harm, no foul.
Three ridges wilderness.
To me, the best part of the trail is the one that you're on! Pick a spot to start, pick a place to stop. 'nuf said.
Ok I clicked the reply button too soon. All suggestions above are solid. You're just a few clicks from Chester Gap where you could pick up SNP to the south and the wonderful roller coaster to the north. I'd start close to home and then go from there
With almost 1/4 of the AT in Virginia alone, there's a little bit of most everything to be found.
I find the SNP to be boreing. I like a bit more challenging trail. But it is a good place to start and if it's close to home, that's a plus.
I like the Glasglow to Waynesboro section. I think it's the most interesting section, but it's probably the hardest. That section proves Virginia is anything but flat.
The AT - It has it's ups and downs...
SNP if the waysides are open.
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Shenandoah is great, especially in October.
If you want to do SNP, I would recommend tacking on the rockfish gap to highway 60 section to get closer to your 150 miles. It is an excellent section, and is a much quieter and more remote feel than SNP (where you are close to the road most of the time)
You could go southbound and finish at highway 60. Or you get the harder terrain over first (starting at highway 60) and then enjoy the relatively easier section of SNP and some waysides if they're open still.
I personally didn't love SNP. Not that amazing of views on the AT in many sections, close to the road often, busier than other sections. But I was there in May, not October, and fall makes everything better!
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I'd go Damascus north for 150 or so. My second choice would be Waynesboro south for 150.
My least favorite part of the state, from a pure aesthetics standpoint, is Waynesboro north, including SNP.
I would add that while the AT through SNP is not wilderness, there are many side trips that are great. In some cases, you can use side trails to bypass sections of the AT so it isn't necessarily an out and back. For example, the Rose River is a great alternate to the AT starting at big meadows.
SNP has always been a magical place for me. I've hiked the AT and side trails there since the 1970's... Now whenever we are there (even backpacking) we try to plan in a few nights in PATC cabins along or near the AT. Always memorable.
I did Damascus north to Marion two years ago.. loved it
Headed to Front Royal Monday going South. 30° bag good enough ?
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Is the Oscar Curse Real?
Halle Berry explained the difficulties and the challenges she goes though as an African-American actress in her interview with The Guardian. She continued on how winning an Oscar hurt her careerby stating "Everybody talks about the Oscar curse. People win Oscars, and then it seems like they fall off the planet…The moment I won the Oscar, I felt the teardown the very next day." This theory may hold some truth as other actress's such as Mo'nique, seem to be experiencing this curse as she too won an Oscar.
According toBaller Alert, Mo'nique publicly admitted last week that she was originally cast for the role as Cookie Lyon in FOX's new hit TV show "Empire", but was passed up when network producers heard rumors of her being hard to work with. Co-creator of Empire, Danny Strong, took the time to respond tweeting, "Mo'nique was never offered roles in Empire … setting the record straight".
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We got the call yesterday, though not totally unexpected, that my husband's grandmother had passed.
She was a lovely lady - not afraid of hard work and a wonderful conversationalist. When my then boyfriend (and later husband) would take me to visit, she'd always have lunch prepared complete with dessert. After our children were born, she was always delighted to see us and her great-grandchildren.
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CONFLUX is the occasional papers series of the Urban Studies Program at the University of Washington Tacoma. Derived from the Latin word confluere, Conflux literally means "to flow together." We believe this imaginary of urban flows and socio-spatial interconnections captures the inherent dynamism and vitality of cities and urban processes all across the world. The word conflux also suggests the kind of intellectual space we hope to nurture here. We intend this series to serve as an active resource for various participants "to meet up"—faculty, staff, students, UWT alumni, citizens, colleagues near and far, community members, public officials, and public activists.
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Tacoma's Japanese Language School: An Alternative Path to Citizenship and Belonging in Pre-WWII Urban America, Lisa Hoffman
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Yogi Adityanath is the new Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's selection of a pure Hindu leader for Chief Minister post have been a shock for religious minorities and we are getting all sort of positive and negative response.
"My government will work for all, not specifically for any caste or community" said Yogi Adityanath and have been intiated major steps since taking charge of the office.
Five big decision taken by Yogi Adityanath so far:
Sealing illegal slaughter houses
All illegal slaughterhouses would be closed down, there have been incident of sealing of slaughterhouses after Yogi Adityanath was sworn-in. Tunday Kababi in Lucknow that is famous for it's buffalo meat, it have to shuts one outlet due to meat shortage. For the first time since it opened it served the restaurant served chicken and mutton kebabs to its customers.
Banning Tobacco
Banned chewing of paan, gutka or tobacco in all government offices in the state. He was reportedly furious over red coloured stains of paan or betel leaf inside office complex. This is a common site not only in UP but everywhere in India.
Asset Declaration
The Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have ordered all its officials to declare there assets within 15 days. The party's national spokesperson Srikant Sharma said, "As uprooting corruption is the main agenda of our party, the CM in his first introductory meeting with his ministers directed them to give details of their income, moveable and immoveable properties with 15 days to the (party) organisation as well as the secretary (to CM)."
Crackdown on Non-Government advisers
The earlier Samajwadi Party government have appointed many non-government advisors, the post were offered to there relatives and political favourites. The new Chief Minister have sacked all services from said advisers, vice-chairmen and chairmen.
Anti-Romeo Squad
In order to control the sexual harassment incidents the new government have asked UP police to constitute Anti-Romeo Squad. Which will be present outside school and colleges to ensure safety of school and college going girls.
Who is Yogi Adityanath.
Mahant Yogi Adityanath was born as Ajay Singh Bisht into a Garhwali Rajput family on 5 June 1972 in the village of Panchur, in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand.
His father Anand Singh Bisht was a forest ranger. He completed his Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from the Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University in Uttarakhand.
He left home around 1990s to join the Ayodhya Ram temple movement. He came under the influence of Mahant Avaidyanath, the chief priest of the Gorakhnath Math, and became his disciple. Subsequently he was given the name 'Yogi Adityanath' and designated as the successor of the Mahant Avaidyanath.
He has been the Member of Parliament from the Gorakhpur constituency, Uttar Pradesh for five consecutive terms since 1998. He is also the founder of the Hindu Yuva Vahini, a militant youth organisation that has been involved in communal violence.
He was appointed as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, a state in north India, in March 2017 after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured majority in the 2017 state assembly elections in which he was a prominent campaigner.


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GWR AGM December 2014
Another great day with a really good attendance and importantly some new faces. Below are a list of presenters with links to what they read.
Margaret Dwyer's " If " by Rudyard Kipling.
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Enid Hogan 'If' Personified.
Lorna Clayton 'Her Toenails.'
Storytellers Parramatta – Skit, much of which was adlibbed, see photo.
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While many are chattering about Fidelity Charitable (which collected—don't call it raised—philanthropic dollars totaling $4.6 billion last year) firmly bumping United Way (which only collected $3.7 billion) from the top of The Chronicle of Philanthropy's newly released "Philanthropy 400" list, I'm having very different thoughts—though they are pretty much the same thoughts I have every year when I look at this list.
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The 2% Solution
Year after year, charitable giving makes up only 2% of America's GDP. I don't care what the actual number of dollars is because it still always amount to the same small percentage.
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What will the new public health system in England deliver in the next year to make us all healthier?
Last year was a year of enormous transition for public health. Public Health England was established from more than 70 predecessor organisations as an executive agency of the Department of Health. Local public health departments were transferred from NHS Primary Care Trusts to local government with a ring-fenced grant of £2.79 bn for the next financial year.
If 2013 was a year of transition, 2014 must be the year where the new public health system in England is seen to make a difference.
Top of the list must be dealing with the health effects of austerity. Public health experts have raised concerns about poverty, and food poverty specifically, in the UK. Supporting financial inclusion has to be a priority but this work needs to be properly evaluated to ensure it improves wellbeing.
Public health staff also have skills in evidence-based prioritisation, evaluation and assessing outcomes. With budgets getting ever smaller, and new opportunities such as the Better Care Fund, there should be chance to put these skills into practice. Assessing the health impact of government policy at national and local level will also be important.
Smoking remains the leading behavioural cause of premature death and of health inequalities in the UK. The government's change of mind on standardised packaging for tobacco is welcome. The result of the independent review in March 2014 and the government's response will be landmarks in tobacco control this year.
Emerging evidence on e-cigarettes needs to be rapidly translated into effective policy ahead of the regulation of these products by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in 2016. Comprehensive tobacco control at a local level will remain vital, including taking new opportunities to denormalise smoking such as smokefree play areas and school gates.
Alcohol, food and physical activity will also be important areas for health improvement. However success will depend on the ability of public health teams to influence decisions made by licencing, planning, transport and a host of other local authority departments. There is reason to be optimistic with a number of areas already taking action.
It will also be necessary for Public Health England to pull this trick across Whitehall. The track record of previous regimes of getting health into all government policies has had limited success.
The new public health system will also need to engage effectively with the NHS. NHS England has recently issued advice on commissioning for prevention, and local Public Health teams will have a vital role in making such aspirations a reality. Better control of high blood pressure at a population level would be a good start. The Better Care Fund could also provide an opportunity to influence commissioners towards prevention and early intervention.
There will also be opportunities to integrate services where that makes sense, for example genito-urinary medicine and contraception and sexual health services. Another example of integration could be stop smoking or physical activity programmes as part of the pathway for the management of long term conditions.
Mental health and wellbeing will also be hot topics in 2014. Whether this is dealing with the mental health impacts of austerity or the public health challenge of dementia, there will be plenty to do. There is an increasing 'mortality gap' between those living with mental illness and the general population. This is both unfair and preventable. Public health, with its links across local government and with the voluntary and community sector, is now ideally placed to tackle loneliness and isolation. This work is also important in developing community resilience which is of increasing importance in emergency preparedness.
So whatever 2014 has in store, the opportunities to improve the health of the public will exceed the resources, both human and financial. Priorities will need to be set and a demonstrable difference made during the year. 2015 is not only the general election year, but is also the public sector financial 'cliff edge'. We want to see 2015's New Year's resolutions to invest more in public health approaches, not cutting back because it's not seen to make a difference.
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Learn how to get ready and compete in a judged plein air paint-out from multiple award winning painter Ed Cahill. Plan and execute paintings for fun and prizes with some smart suggestions that will improve your paintings immediately and enhance your chances for success. Ed will show you how to choose subjects that are relevant and unique and will catch the eye of judges and buyers. Learn how to plan, scout out sites and manage your time. The art of the Quick-Draw will be discussed. Also get a list of do's and don'ts that will help you plan for this paint-out and those to come. Get your work ready to judge with tips on presentation, framing and timing.
Finally Ed will paint with you for two days, one in the charming town of Blue Ridge and also a day along the Toccoa River. This workshop is devoted to teaching all who wish to succeed— beginners to more advanced students.
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The 2020 Plein Air Event, in conjunction with the 18th Annual International Worldwide Artist Paint Out, offers four days of art and adventure in the North Georgia Mountains. Recently designated as one of the top five Art Towns in Georgia by Georgia Council for the Arts and the Georgia Municipal Association, Blue Ridge provides a multitude of opportunities to capture the spirit of plein air art. The 2020 Plein Air Event provides master workshop, a quick draw event, silent auction and county-wide paint outs, all which culminates in the Plein Air awards and exhibit on Sunday.
The 2020 Plein Air Event is an open invitation to all artists, amateur and professional, to paint the natural beauty of our area. Artists are welcome to bring their easels and capture the awe-inspiring fall scenes of Fannin County & Blue Ridge, Georgia. This year's event will offer a special workshop with renowned plein air artist Charles Cashwell.
Additionally, we are continuing our quick draw event for awards at the one-of-a-kind Horse Creek Stable Rescue Sanctuary on Friday. On Sunday, September 13th, artists will return to the Art Center to submit up to two (2) pieces of artwork for judging and exhibition. Prizes totaling $1,000 will also be awarded for this year's event.
We encourage all participating artists, 18 years or older, to submit their plein air art work for our Plein Air exhibit on display from September 13 – October 11, 2020 in our Studio Gallery. All artwork on display will be exhibited during the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association 2020 Fall Arts in the Park festival, which is estimated at over 7,000 attendees in two days.
Cash prizes totaling over $1000 will be awarded to those who participate in the various opportunities available throughout our Fall event. Participants must be 18 years or older to submit for prizes and awards.
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Daventry District Council has carried out a review of polling districts, places and stations in the District. The purpose of the review was to try to ensure that electors have reasonable facilities for voting and that they are accessible for everyone with a disability, if practicable.
The Council was required by law to carry out this review, which started on 8 March 2019 and concluded on the 9 August 2019. There were two phases of public consultation, the details of which are outlined below.
The final report was approved by councillors at the meeting of Full Council on 25 July 2019. The changes will be in place for the May 2020 elections.
You can view the full report to full council and appendices below. Alternatively they are available at the council offices or from your Parish Clerk.
Final Report
Appendix 1 - Proposed Changes
Appendix 2 - Proposed No Changes
You can view all the documentation online below:
The first phase of the review sought to gather as much information as possible about the existing polling stations and their suitability. People were asked for their views on this during a consultation period which ran from 8 March 2019 to 12 April 2019. Data was also collected about proposed housing developments and population changes.
This information was analysed and the Returning Officer put forward proposals for change which were the subject of a further consultation (see Phase Two consultation section below).
Please select a document from the list below and/or use the navigation at the bottom of the list to move between document pages.
The second stage of the consultation put forward proposals for change, with people invited to comment on these proposals during a consultation which ran from 14 May to 18 June 2019.
In most cases the recommendation was to keep the current polling arrangements, however a number of changes were put forward, including:
Please select a document from the list below and/or use the navigation at the bottom of the list to move between document pages.


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This yogurt is real! Made from whole milk unprocessed straight from the cow. For a plain yogurt, it has an amazing, soft flavour. Furthermore, it is organic (I like to mix it with fruit and a little maple syrup!). I toured the facility many years ago and was impressed by the simplicity of it and their philosophy. Interestingly, some Naturopaths believe that yogurt is the key to the health of the traditional Hindu diet.
Welcome! This blog documented my my thoughts and insights as I progressed through the 4 year naturopathic medicine program in Canada and now provides some highlights of an ND's private practice. It includes links for those interested in becoming a Naturopathic Doctor as well as resources for students and patients interested in the field. My clinic is located in Airdrie Alberta.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Exceptional Products III
Exceptional Products II
If you choose to eat meat (for a complete protein source, vitamin B12 and Iron) then eating grass fed, free range or organic meat ensures that your selection will be free of the hormones and the subtherapeutic antibiotics required to grow conventional meat animals.
My favourite meat is Buffalo (Bison) which is very lean and unlike beef, does not marble. Buffalo are more efficient eaters than beef cattle and produce a healthier meat (slightly higher in protien, lower in cholesterol, lower in saturated fat and higher in Omega fatty acids). However, grass fed organic beef will also be leaner than conventional beef.
3. Mountain Lake Bison Range: www.mountainbison.com4. Hoven Farms Organic Beef: www.hovenfarms.com
For a list of healthy meats close to you, check out The Eat Well Guide.
Friday, May 30, 2008
BIOMERIDIAN Machine
My results? According to the machine, I presented with normal values for 6 of the 14 organs/systems. The remainder showed that I was either Excess or Deficient to some degree. Most curious to me was a 65% deficient (Mid) respiratory system. Now after a year of extensive studying, with little time to exercise, I could have believed a massively deficient cardiovascular system, but respiratory? I realize that Toronto air quality is poor, but this seems extreme for a young, apparently healthy person!
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Even patient care in conventional medicine is suffering from the overuse of scientifically proven diagnostic machines. Take a look at this inspiring TED video on the value of a doctor's touch presented by Dr. Abraham Verghese.
I'll end with this quote that sums up this issue very well. "The childish faith in the magic of technology is one reason the American public has tolerated inhumane doctoring." The Lost Art of Healing: practicing compassion in medicine by Dr. Bernard Lown, MD.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Hamilton Health Symposium II
However, when a person is put on an exercise program, we must be careful not to put too much emphasis on weight loss. It may be surprising to know that a "fit" overweight person may have a lower risk of disease than an "unfit" normal weight person. Research has shown that, "low cardiorespiratory fitness was a strong and independent predictor of CVD and all-cause mortality and of comparable importance with that of diabetes mellitus and other CVD risk factors." (1)
The key here (from a Kinesiologists perspective) is the benefits of attaining some cardiovascular fitness. If you are interested, look up Dr. Robert Ross (from Queens University) who has recently published many papers on the necessity of exercise/physical activity for the prevention or management (in the case of diabetes) of many diseases far beyond what diet alone can do.
1. Wei et al. Relationship between low cardiorespiratory fitness and mortality in normal-weight, overweight, and obese men. JAMA 1999; 282:1547-53.
Hamilton Health Symposium
Research shows HIT exercise is very comparable to endurance exercise in regards to cardiovascular benefits (the newest research is done by Dr. Gibala at McMaster in Hamilton):
1. Gibala et al. Similar metabolic adaptations during exercise after low volume sprint interval and traditional endurance training in humans. J Physiol. 2008 Jan 1;586(1):151-60. Epub 2007 Nov 8.
2. Warburton et al. Effectiveness of high-intensity interval training for the rehabilitation of patients with coronary artery disease. Am J Cardiol. 2005 May 1;95(9):1080-4.
3. Gibala et al. Metabolic adaptations to short-term high-intensity interval training: a little pain for a lot of gain? Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2008 Apr;36(2):58-63.
4. Gibala et al. High-intensity interval training: a time-efficient strategy for health promotion? Curr Sports Med Rep. 2007 Jul;6(4):211-3.
Naturopathic Movies III
1. The Story of Stuff www.storyofstuff.com
2. The Meatrix www.themeatrix.com
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
1. First Do No Harm
2. Identify and treat the cause of disease
3. Teach the principles of healthy living
4. Heal the whole person through individualized treatment
5. Emphasize health promotion and disease prevention
6. Support the healing power of nature
Monday, May 26, 2008
ND Program
Click on CCNM courses or BINM courses for a complete course listing of the ND Programs in Canada.
As stated earlier, a 4 year Bachelors degree, with the specific prerequisites, is required. Then, throughout the 4 years of school in Naturopathic Medicine, many courses are the same as that of conventional medicine including: physiology, anatomy, embryology, immunology, histopathology, biochemistry, microbiology, differential diagnosis, physical and clinical diagnosis, laboratory diagnosis, pathology, primary care, obstetrics, pediatrics, radiology, ethics, and minor surgery.
Additionally, even though Naturopathic Doctors (ND's) are not yet licensed to prescribe drugs in all provinces in Canada, pharmacology is still a mandatory course which is important to be aware of drug-herb interactions and this also compliments a traditional understand of how botanical medicine works.
Furthermore, unlike Medical Doctors, ND's study clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, spinal/joint manipulation (chiropractic), health psychology, Asian medicine, Homeopathy, massage and hydrotherapy. Added to the foundation of science, some philosophies of Naturopathic Medicine (found in both Homeopathy and Asian medicine) will introduce controversial concepts of mind-body connection and spirituality that are not highly regarded by western medicine.
Ultimately, the intense 4 year curriculum prepares ND's to be primary health care providers that compliment conventional medical care by MD's.
For promotional videos from each school visit: Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Running and Memory
Check out, "High impact running improves learning" published in Neurobiology of Learning and Memory in May 2007 (Volume 87, Issue 4).
Our Drinking Water
Here are 2 newspaper articles from Toronto that discuss the subject (there is a lot more info to be found by doing a simple Google search).
Fresh drinking water is often taken for granted in Canada. Will we really run out of water? Check out www.goblue.org for information about Canada's fresh water. (Canadians use an average of 125,000L/person a year versus Americans use 30,000L/person a year. Measure your water Footprint to estimate how much water you use).
Glycemic Index Old Paradigm
The article is called, "Different glycemic indexes of breakfast cereals are not due to glucose entry into blood but to glucose removal by tissue."
The authors are: Simon Schenk, Christopher J Davidson, Theodore W Zderic, Lauri O Byerley, and Edward F Coyle.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Book Review 4
If you are very interested in understanding Chinese Medicine, this book is for you. It explains the deep immersion of Chinese Medical thought in Taoism and how the the relationships and patterns of the Chinese organ systems work with acupuncture and herbs. Additionally, it does make interesting comparisons/contrasts between western and eastern medicine.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Book Review 3
Udo Erasmus was one of the pioneers in turning the trend away from fat free products (the idea that all fat is bad). Science has gone a little further than what is in this book but, it was a beacon of light at the time and is still an excellent read to understand the basics of fat biochemistry and how it effects health.
Here is a link to a website for this book.
Activites and Interests
Being in the outdoors is one of my favourite places. I thoroughly enjoy mounting biking, rockclimbing, snowboarding/skiing, hiking and camping. I do run but purely for the sake of fitness. I never got overly involved in team sports but do enjoy playing soccer and volleyball with friends.
If I am indoors, I love to play table tennis. Also, I play the guitar when I have time and enjoy jamming with my wife who plays excellent piano. Additionally, I find the strategy of chess fun.
Photography is another one of my big interests; mostly landscape and sports. Although digital is substantially more convenient than film, there IS a difference in the pictures, even at 10 Megapixels (although maybe only visible to the trained eye). Well, even though this is true, the cost of developing and ease of photo editing has lead me to nearly all but retire my trusty Nikon F601 for the D80.
I am enjoying developing my son's appreciation and respect for nature. I have a tremendous passion to preserve what is left of nature (According to the Toronto Zoo, 250 acres a day of rain forest are cut down a day to support North America's insatiable desire for fast food meat). As such, I am a conservationist and support the preservation of farmland (from the grips of suburbia), as well as habitat conservation, preservation of drinking water and specific managed wildlife hunting. I am shocked at the gross disconnect people in the large cities have with nature (ie. meat comes from the grocery store on a white Styrofoam and the shiniest, polished apples are the healthiest). A recent study showed that school children were able to identify hundreds of brand names advertised on T.V. but were unable to identify 10 plants or animals that were commonly found in their area (Source: The 11th Hour).
I am also a dedicated Christian (not affiliated with any denomination) and continue studying spirituality. Although several of the forefathers of naturopathy were ardent Christians (Vincent Priessnitz, Sebastian Kneipp, Adolf Just, Emanuel Felke, etc.), Christianity is currently not at all prevalent in naturopathic medicine.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Naturopathic Movies II
This 5 disk series will show you our planet like you have never seen it before! This is the most amazing documentary I have ever seen. It is visually spectacular with footage that few humans will ever experience.
Every person should see this series to appreciate the awesome beauty of our planet and also to be informed about the issues surrounding conservation that are so time sensitive.
The series is available on DVD at many stores including online at Amazon.ca.
Monday, May 12, 2008
1. Who Killed the Electric Car?
2. SuperSize Me
3. The Corporation
4. The Matrix (the first movie only - the last 2 deviate substantially from productive philosophy!)
5. The Road to Wellville (Comedy- you may need to be a naturopath to find this movie funny!)
Friday, May 9, 2008
So, I began work as a bike technician at a popular outdoor gear store and worked my way up the retail ladder until I was the assistant manager and staff trainer. At the same time, I passed more levels of snowboard certification so that I became an instructor trainer. My ultimate ambitions involved teaching something that was centered around the outdoors and health. So, for several years I worked towards becoming a corporate trainer for the outdoor retail chain and a provincial/national snowboard coach.
As I worked towards these goals, I realized that I wanted to have a greater impact, more directly, on people's health. However, the largest obstacle that stood in the way was the thought of University after a 7 year hiatus from high school. Fortunately, I had amazing encouragement from friends. So, my research revealed a degree program called kinesiology which combined exercise and health physiology - exactly my interests. At that time, I just heard of Naturopathic Medicine and although I was interested, initially my primary goal was to became a Sports Med Doc or possibly a Chiropractor. However, by my second year of university, I was convinced I would go into Naturopathic Medicine.
In one sense I went full circle as my grandparents and mother grow a full produce and herb garden, regard the benefits of exercise, carefully select a healthy diet, use hydrotherapy, and only use medications as a last resort when dealing with an illness.
I now have a beautiful wife (whom I met at university) and two charming sons born Feb 6, 2008 and April 13, 2010.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Plastic Drinking Bottles
The National Geographic Green Guide has some very good information on Bisphenol-A as well as the materials of Plastic Water bottles.
UPDATE July 26, 2008: Nalgene has now came out with a Bisphenol-A free plastic water bottle!! Also, check out Camelback who apparently was the first company to remove BPA from their plastic bottles.
Honey Bee Disappearance
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Book Review 2
This is a comprehensive yet easy to read book that I believe is foundational to naturopathic medicine.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Book Review 1
If you enjoy history and want to get an understanding of the trials and persecution that naturopathic medicine (and the nature cure forefathers) survived, then this book is a must.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Who are Prospective Patients?
Exceptional Products
Support your local health food store. The first "Health Food Store" was started by a Naturopath, Bennedict Lust in the early 1900's in New Jersey.
So far, I have yet to come across a more innovative nutraceutical company. They also use Organic ingredients: www.new-chapter.com
**Note: all the products listed here I have personally encountered (I do not get paid to put these products on this blog-I just really like them!)
What to Expect
5. Style of Practice. There are many different approaches to how naturopathic medicine is practiced. With 6 major modalities learned in school (see History link above), most Naturopaths practice the ones that they identified with the most. As such, some Naturopaths may appear to have quite a different perspective than others. Some Naturopaths even employ a prescreening procedure to ensure patients are aware of their special interest or focus. The naturopathic schools are currently working hard to ensure Naturopaths are primary health care practitioners - like a Family Physician (Naturopathic Doctors in Canada now undergo a minimum of 8 years of post secondary schooling). However, the nature of the profession will ensure that there will always be some differences in the style of practice.
6. Mind-body-spirit. Each naturopath has individual beliefs and interpretations on how these three things connect. Some ND's maintain a pure scientific approach to natural medicine while others may be more inclined to involve their spiritual/religious beliefs into their practice.
Student Life
As I mentioned earlier, the workload of the schooling is probably double the volume of undergrad. At CCNM, there are points during the year where a student will be taking up to 11 courses at once. So, there is not a lot of time for life outside of school - although the Naturopathic Students Association (NSA) and Social Class reps do a great job of setting up social events.
One thing I noticed almost immediately as a new CCNM student was how supportive the students were. The team atmosphere is unlike any school I have attended. I can't help but think of the sharp contrast between the student body here and that of one particular class in undergrad called, "The Sociology of Heath and Illness." Although the class itself was one of the most interesting classes I took, most of the students in that course were pre-med students and some of the perspectives and ideas presented on the online class discussion board were shocking (in my own faculty -kinesiology-the students were very competitive but much friendlier!).
The atmosphere and dynamics at CCNM may also be influenced by the predominantly female student population. In any case, when the course load and exams get intense, everybody soldiers through it together. Remember, you should find most of the material relevant and very interesting (unlike some required courses in undergrad!) which makes dedication easier.
Are You Prepared?
Academic Prerequisites
All the naturopathic schools have very similar entrance requirements. Unlike other Canadian Medical schools, an undergraduate degree is mandatory for entry into both Naturopathic schools in Canada. Furthermore, there are specific course prerequisites: General Biology (one year), Biochemistry, General Chemistry (one year), Organic Chemistry, Intro Psychology (one year/half year for Boucher) & Humanities (one from a choice), Physiology (one year for CCNM). Some of the American schools also require Physics as well as a Math (algebra based) course.
**Note: if you do not have all the pre-medical sciences, CCNM does offer these through its Continuing Education Department.
The Application Process
There are no MCAT entrance exams for naturopathy (medical schools may weight MCAT scores at 15% of the applicants pre-interview admissions criteria - the remainder is 50% academic record, 25% life experiences and 10% reference letters. Source: University of Calgary, 2008). Instead, your academic record carries the most weight, followed by your extracurricular/volunteer/ employment (life experiences) and entrance letters will get you to the interview stage.
To prepare for your school interview and entrance letters, it helps if you are currently, or were in the past, the patient of a Naturopath. The experience of being a patient will show a relevant and much deeper understanding of the issues of naturopathic medicine.
Also, one of the application questions usually includes an understanding of the history of naturopathy. If at all possible, get the book Nature Doctors by Friedhelm Kirchfeld & Wade Boyle - you will need it in first year as well (it is available on line through Amazon and Chapters).
Volunteering or working somewhere in the health industry will also show your dedicated interest in health and helping others.
1st Year Prep
A strong science background will help ease the volume of required learning in the first year. If at all possible, take a university Human Physiology course and especially Anatomy. Although neither course is mandatory for acceptance, they are both recommended by most naturopathic schools. These are year long courses and Anatomy will be one of the most time consuming courses to learn because of the immense amount of memorization. I was fortunate to have a taken Anatomy (with cadaver labs) and was able to enjoy the review and learn some additional things that I missed the first time around. As such, I was able to put a minimal effort into studying Anatomy and focus on other courses that I had never encountered before (My wife and I also had a baby which took a bit of time!).
The intensity of naturopathic college is probably unlike anybody can prepare you for. A typical day (of 1st year) at CCNM can range from 8:30am to 6pm spent in classes with a 1 hour break to eat. Also, although the exams are slightly more applied than most university exams, a passing grade for each course is a minimum of 65-70% depending on the school . As such, many students go to class all day and then study until bed. This leaves very little time for family or a second job. The possibility to work might be better at Boucher because their trimester system lengthens their school year, but they take fewer classes at once.
School is very expensive, about $20,000 per year. So make sure that you work out your financing/loans so that you are not forced to work part-time during school. This can be a battle and I am by no means an expert on financial advice-it's tough! Both schools in Canada are eligible for government student loans (If more funding is needed, an educational Line of Credit to Naturopathic Students is most easily acquired through the CIBC). A few people do choose to work part-time throughout the year because it is a break from studying or relaxing atmosphere etc. but, I still don't know how they do it!
Remember though, if this is your passion, you will be able to do it!
Accredited Schools
1. Bastyr University (Seattle, Washington)
2. Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (Vancouver, BC)
3. Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (Toronto, ON)
4. National University of Naturopathic Medicine (Portland, Oregon)
5. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Tempe, Arizona)
6. University of Bridgeport (Connecticut)
**Note: Not all Provinces and States are regulated for Naturopathic Doctors and therefore some people can call themselves a "naturopath" without the accredited training. Furthermore, a Naturopathic Doctor (ND), Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD) and Doctor of Natural Medicine (DNM) are not equivalent. Therefore, make sure you support someone who has gone the distance and graduated from an accredited school.
For a list of accredited and upcoming candidate schools, go to the Council of Naturopathic Medical Education.
Here is my experience with the two Naturopathic Schools in Canada:
I had the privilege to tour and receive an interview with both schools. At the time, it was a very difficult choice between the two schools as each offer their own benefits. One advantage both Canadian schools have over the American schools (with the exception of SCNM) is the inclusion of acupuncture and TCM within the ND curriculum.
CCNM is large and established and exudes a feeling of security. It has the Robert Schad Naturopthic Teaching Clinic which sees more than 26,000 patient visits per year. The location also offers the Paracelsus Herb Garden which I absolutely love. (Interestingly, we found rent to be on average much cheaper in Toronto than Vancouver). Over the course of the 1st year, most of my professors knew me by name and some would stop and talk in the halls. Our 1st year September class was 82 people and approximately another 50 people from the January intake joined us in second year (this "January Intake" option is exclusive to CCNM and has advantages and disadvantages discussed later). The Unity Summit, which happens in the 1st week of school, is a must and it did not take long before I knew everyone in my class by name. The curriculum at CCNM is organized into a semester system which puts CCNM students out at the same time as the university students in May. This does make for a nice long summer break after 1st year for September intake students to revitalize their bank accounts or relax and prep for the next year (Sorry January intake). However, the shorter semesters give the impression of cramming 5 years of school into 4 years - do not underestimate the intensity.
Boucher is at a fancy location in New Westminster (Vancouver) near the harbor front. The class sizes are small (they told me a max of 35 people per class) and the students I met appeared to have a tremendous amount of pride in their school. My interview was conducted by a Naturopathic Doctor who was on Boucher's Board of Governors, and I definitely felt valued and privileged to spend nearly an hour talking with her. Boucher also organizes the school year into a trimester system which I think has some great benefits. Although Boucher students only get 2 months for summer, I believe that the trimester system, which spreads out the amount of material required to know over a longer period of time, is very conducive to learning.
Different Strengths
I noticed a slight difference in the focus of modalities between each school, although the curriculum appears to be nearly identical. One difference the graduates informed me about when I visited Boucher was their proficiency and competence with the physical modalities i.e. joint/spinal adjusting. As of yet, a lot of people are not aware that Naturopathic Doctors are trained in adjustments, i.e. Chiropractic medicine. My impression was confirmed by several students that either transferred to Boucher from CCNM or visa versa. Correspondingly, at Boucher there was possibly less focus on Botanical Medicine and TCM.
Alternatively, at CCNM, interest in physical medicine seems to be at an all time low (It is interesting to note that the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Canada's only accredited Chiropractic college, is just 5 minutes up the street from CCNM!). However, my 4th year intern was exceptional at spinal adjustments and there are additional opportunities to become proficient at this modality at CCNM if students take them. (Now, after completing my internship, I can say that I enjoyed helping people with soft tissue and spinal problems and confidently utilized adjustments when indicated.)
My point is not that one school is superior to the other in any way, but there are definitely some subtle differences that are hard to tease out from face value. Ultimately, I believe that your education will be the result of what you make of it.
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Curriculum Vitae
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine 2007 – present
4 year Naturopathic Doctor's program
University of Calgary 2003 - 2007
Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology
· Exercise and Health Physiology Major
· Presented research on snowboard wrist injuries at the AB Athletic Therapists AGM
University of Northern British Columbia 2002 - 2003
·Biology (101 & 102) and Chemistry (100 &101)
· English (170 & 270) and Math (115)
Certified Exercise Physiologist (CSEP - CEP) 2007
Personal Fitness and Lifestyle Consultant (PFLC) 2007
Level 1 Technical NCCP Volleyball 2004
Level 1 CSIA (Ski instructor) 2003
CSF Level 1 Freestyle Coach (Snowboard) 2003
CASI Level 3 Snowboard Instructor 1997, 1999, 2003
CSF Level 1 Race Coach (Snowboard) 2000
Level 1 CASI Evaluator (Snowboard) 1999
NCCP Level 2 Coach (National Coaching Theory) 1999
University Church 2003 - 2007
· Sound set-up coordinator
Prince George Bike Helmet Collaborative 2000 - 2002
· Researched injury prevention strategies and presented helmet safety sessions
Nancy Greene Snowboard League 1999
· Fund raising events and consultant for snowboard racing specifics
Canada Olympic Park, Calgary, AB. 1997, 2003 - 2007
Outdoor Programs Supervisor (Summer)Adult and Teen Ski/Snowboard Lessons Program Coordinator (Winter)
Planet Organic Market, Calgary, AB. 2006 - 2007
Grocery ClerkKinesiology 479, University of Calgary, AB. 2007
Personal TrainerCanadian Association of Snowboard Instructors. 1999 - 2004
Level 1 Course Conductor/EvaluatorCoast Mountain Sports, Prince George, BC. 1999 - 2003
Assistant Manager (2000 – 2002)Key Holder (1999 - 2000 & part time in 2003)
Purden Ski Village and Purden Lake Resort, BC. 1997-2001
Snowboard Instructor and CoachGeneral Park Maintenance
Copperwolf Cruising Consultants, Calgary, AB. 1997


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Geneva Arts FairJuly 25, 2015 - July 26, 2015
Express your originality with the artwork you discover at Geneva's nationally-acclaimed outdoor gallery of juried art. More than 140 artists will show their work – from drawing, painting and sculpture to ceramics, glass, textiles and jewelry. All art is available for sale.
Go to the Geneva Chamber of Commerce website for more information.
The Geneva Arts Fair provides a great opportunity to stop by Wildwood and dine in our main dining room or Dodson Place courtyard or just have a relaxing cocktail and appetizer in the Wildwood lounge or the bar patio.
On Saturday and Sunday we'll be outside grilling tenderloin steak sliders on the bar patio between 11:30 am to 4:30 pm.