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There can be varied types of influenza or flu, and not all are the same! At Urgent Clinics Medical care, we vouch to offer assistance and help on all kinds of things that patients and their families need to know about flu. Here's a quick take on facts about Influenza A and Influenza B.
What's Influenza A and Influenza B?
Influenza virus is of three types – A, B, and C. Type A and B are known to be most common and can be the precise reason why you have been coughing and sneezing off late. Type A flu can infect animals, and birds often work as hosts. Typically, Type A is responsible for mass flu conditions. On the other hand, Type B is only seen in humans, and in terms of symptoms, the reaction is lesser. However, even Type B flue can be harmful to a great degree, especially when symptoms are ignored.
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The symptoms in Influenza A and Influenza B are pretty common and similar, including:
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If you have fever for more than three days along with vomiting and nausea among other symptoms, don't delay in seeking help from the doctor. It is also advisable that parents of younger children check with a pediatrics at the onset of the symptoms to avoid further complications.
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There is annual flu vaccination for influenza A and B, which is effective to a good extent. If you have an infection, always avoid public outings for at least couple of days. Avoid going to public places during the rains, and if you have major issues like weakness and nausea, don't miss on taking medical advice. Flu isn't always avoidable, but it is a good idea to avoid unwanted rush, especially in the rains.
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Earlier this week, the annual Google I/O developer conference began at the company's Mountain View campus in California.
The speakers discussed new features, updates, upgrades and future movements, but one thing was notably missing: improvements on privacy.
From what we've heard so far, we can look forward to advancements in Google Assistant technology, making the voices sound more human; built-in editing tools for Google Photo; and a rollout of the company's Tensor Processor Unit 3.0, amongst other things.
If attendees were expecting a focus on privacy in the wake of a year of scandals within other tech companies and heightened privacy concerns, then they were left wanting. None of Google's newly announced features have any real impact on the privacy of users, and none focus on privacy or security specifically.
However, Sundar Pichai did talk the talk, at least, saying:
We are in an important inflection point in computing, and it's exciting to drive the technology forward. But it's clear that we cannot just be wide-eyed about what we create. There are very real and important questions being raised about the impact of technology and the role it will play in our lives.
It's made us even more reflective of our responsibilities.
While this doesn't exactly constitute a commitment to greater privacy or security controls, it does at least show that the CEO is aware of the potential repercussions of not considering user security as the global conversation around privacy becomes more serious.
Google risks missing out on hgue opportunties to reaffirm its dedication to user privacy, and in doing so may lose the confidence of its users.


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Last Thursday, I lost approximately 40% of my hair.
Oh, don't worry: this isn't the story of some traumatic event that made my hair fall out overnight (Although, to be totally honest, the thought of having to live with my natural hair after 6 months with extensions WAS pretty traumatic…): it was just time for me to have my Great Lengths hair extensions removed – and a sad day it would've been, too, if it weren't for the fact that… I'll get to that shortly.
This was a day I'd been dreading since the moment I had my extensions fitted, back in June, but I knew the time had come, so I headed back to Taylor Ferguson, in Glasgow city centre, feeling a bit like Samson must have when he woke up and realised he'd been de-haired.
The removal process itself was really straightforward: and, sure, it took two stylists the best part of an hour to remove all of the bonds (They apply liquid to dissolve the glue, then use heat to gently slide them off the hair…), but other than the occasional bit of gentle tugging, I didn't feel anything at all – other than a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach, obviously, every time I glanced into the mirror and saw another strand of hair being pulled from my head. So, I basically spent the whole time just sitting there repeating the mantra, "IT'S NOT YOUR HAIR, AMBER. IT'S NOT YOUR HAIR."
As alarming as it is to see "your" hair literally coming out in clumps, this is, of course, the removed extensions, and the good news is that, once removed, they're gathered up, and then donated to the Little Princess Trust, who'll use the hair to make free wigs for children affected by hair-loss. So, as sad as I was to see my beloved Great Lengths go, I'm really happy to know that they'll benefit someone else in this way -it's a great cause, and one I'm really happy to be able to support.
I have to admit, though, I was REALLY nervous about seeing my natural hair again without the extensions. When I had them fitted, I'd been reassured by both Great Lengths themselves, and by the team at Taylor Ferguson, that the extensions wouldn't damage my own hair in the slightest: there's always that tiny bit of doubt in your mind, though, and I knew that, even if the hair underneath was totally fine, it was going to feel super-thin without the extra help it had been getting for the past six months, so, yeah: I was worried.
Luckily, though, I was – as is often the way with me – worrying about nothing, because here's my hair once the extensions came out:
PHEW! Still there, then!
(And no, they didn't curl it: I was instructed not to bother washing it before my appointment, so this curl is from about three days earlier…)
This looked a whole lot better than I'd been imagining, but it FELT really thin, compared to what it had been like with the extensions in. It wasn't actually any thinner than it had been when I started this process, of course (So, no, the extensions didn't cause any hair loss or bald spots, and really shouldn't, as long as they're good quality extensions, which had been properly applied. This is why I'm glad I went with Great Lengths,and had them fitted at a salon I knew I could trust – you really don't want to take any risks with your crowning glory, do you?): it was just such a contrast that I think I'd have cried if I hadn't known what was coming next…
As for what WAS coming next: well, first of all, there was the best shampoo I've ever had in my life, not even joking:
I guess the one downside of having hair extensions is the fact that, while you DO obviously wash them, you never really feel like you're giving your scalp a good scrub, because you're having to try your best to be super-gentle and avoid damaging the bonds. So, as much as I was dreading the day I'd have to have my extensions removed, I was also secretly looking forward to running my hands through my hair, and having it shampooed properly. So, yes, this was absolute bliss, seriously. And, afterwards…
It was time to start again. Because, luckily for me, in one of those moments where you have to pinch yourself just to make sure you're not imagining things, when it was time for my original extensions to be removed, Great Lengths asked me if I'd like another set.
Umm, lemme just think about that for a second…
I wrote a fairly in-depth post about the application process last time I had Great Lengths hair extensions applied, so I won't repeat myself. What I did want to touch on here, though, were the reasons why I was so happy to be able to repeat this process: and why I genuinely felt heartbroken at the thought of having my original extensions taken out.
See, the fact is, this year my self-confidence – which has never been very high – hit rock bottom. Any time I mention this, most people assume it's some kind of post-partum body image crisis, but, honestly, my figure has been the least of my worries. I think I got pretty lucky in that respect: sure, until I lost the baby weight, I feel pretty crappy about myself, but, once the weight was gone, I more or less stopped thinking about it. My clothes all fit me again, and while I know a lot of women say that, even when they lose the weight, their body just looks different, mine looks pretty much the same to me (Albeit with the addition of an attractive scar across my abdomen…), really. I'm not saying I'm 100% happy with it – I mean, what woman IS, really? – but I'm not any more UNhappy with it than I was before I got pregnant… it's everything ELSE I've been unhappy with.
I'm not going to give a list of all of my flaws here, because, well, I'm not 14 years old any more, writing Dear Diary entries about how none of the boys at school will ever like me, but suffice it to say that there have been times this year when, if I could've covered up all of the mirrors in the house, I would have. I know that probably sounds odd coming from someone who frequently posts photos of herself on the Internet, but it's true: for every photo I've posted here, there have been at least 50 I've deleted, because I looked like Gollum in them. Truth.
And, I mean, I've always felt a bit like that, to be totally honest: but, in the days BM (Before Max), there was generally something I could do to make myself feel a little bit better. I had time to wash and style my hair every day, for instance: time to put on a full-face of makeup, even when I wasn't planning to leave the house; time to plan outfits, or shop for things that were just right. Now, by contrast, I don't have time for any of that. Sure, there are days when I do manage to pull something together and look vaguely presentable, but there's a good reason why outfit posts have been a bit thin on the ground this year, and it's that, 6 days out of 7, I'm so short on time that I end up leaving the house wearing something I just threw on at the last minute, and without any makeup. I get told I look tired a lot. It's actually just how I look without makeup.
So, in short, I know it's not the done thing to admit this, because we're all supposed to be body positive these days, and constantly banging on about how we're ALL BEAUTIFUL, but this year I REALLY haven't felt beautiful: in fact, I've barely even felt passable most of the time.
But I've had good hair.
And I honestly think it's the one thing that's saved my sanity on the worst days: the ones where the bags under my eyes have been suitcase-sized, and I've gone out in public looking like it was the baby who dressed me, rather than the other way around. This year I have not looked my best, to put it mildly.
But … I've had good hair.
And the fact that it wasn't actually MY hair didn't really matter to me, because it was thick, and swishy, and it held a curl for days on end, and didn't have to be washed every day. So I could get up every morning, release it from its messy sleep bun, and instantly be like, "Hey! I don't own a single item of clothing I don't hate, and I look like I've recently been exhumed, but my hair is ON POINT." And it – normally – was. It was as if EVERY day was a good hair day – and without a whole lot of effort, either, because, although hair extensions do require more maintenance than natural hair does, once I'd got my routine down, I found I only had to wash my hair a couple of times a week – if that – and the rest of the time, I didn't even have to think about it. I could just trust that it would look OK, every day, without me having to do much: and that was kind of life changing, really – insofar as hair can ever really BE life-changing. (And I think we all know that it CAN, amiright?)
All of which is to say that when Great Lengths kindly offered me another set of extensions, I felt a bit like I'd had a last-minute stay of execution: I know I'll have to go back to my natural hair soon… but I don't have to do it RIGHT NOW, which is a pretty big deal for me, really.
This time around, I decided to go for 20″ extensions, rather than the 18″ I'd had last time – mostly because, as you can see from the 'before' photo above, I knew my own hair had grown almost as long as the original extensions had been, and I wanted to be able to see the difference. I mean, go big or go home, right?
It took stylist Leanne a good couple of hours to fit the new hair, and then it was time for a quick trim by Taylor himself:
Here's the finished result, right after the extensions were fitted:
And here it is a few days later, styled with a loose wave, which is how I normally wear it:
As with the last time I had Great Lengths, I'm so impressed with the colour match: the extensions blend seamlessly with my natural colour, and, as I had long hair to start with, I don't think anyone who hadn't read my blog would realise I was wearing extensions. And that, I think is the best result you can hope for with something like this: for people to look at you, and, simply think, "Great hair!" rather than thinking, "Great extensions!"
So, thanks again to Great Lengths for allowing me to have decent hair for another few months – and, of course, to the team at Taylor Ferguson for, once again, doing such an amazing job of fitting them for me!


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The DII College Sweet 16 is scheduled to kick off in just over three weeks, and there's still a lot up in the air. Two of the three regional sites are determined, but a third hasn't yet been identified, and 13 of the automatic bids have been linked to a conference, but there's still a question about a possible 14th automatic bid.
These can be seen as growing pains in the process of moving the championships from the spring to the fall, a move that wasn't confirmed by USA Rugby until late July.
For the rounds of 16 and eight Nov. 23 and 24, Salisbury, Md. is home to one four-team regional, and James Madison is hosting another two regionals in Harrisonburg, Va. USA Rugby is still trying to nail down the fourth site, which would be its western-most. The Semifinals and Finals will be at Furman University in Greenville, SC Dec. 7 and 8.
13 conferences have automatic bids. There are three entities from which a 14th automatic bid might emerge – the Gold Coast Conference Intercollegiate Rugby, Colorado College and a group of teams from Northern California. It's not clear exactly what the process or pathway would be for Colorado College or the winner of either the NorCal bunch or the Gold Coast.
What is known are the 13 conferences who have an automatic berth. Of them, only one has crowned its champion, the Northern Lights. Minnesota-Duluth has punched its ticket to a second-straight Sweet 16 by going 6-0.
Below are the other conferences who have an automatic bid and where they are in the process of naming a champion.
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Deep South – Nov. 9 Championship Game between ULL and Troy.
Gateway – Principia, Southern Illinois, Central Missouri and SLU all still in it with two weeks to go.
Great Lakes – Grand Valley State has clinched the North Division with an undefeated record and will face the South champ, which looks like it might be Kent State.
MARC – Quarterfinals Saturday, Semifinals Nov. 9 and final Nov. 16.
York @ Notre Dame College
Villanova @ IUP
Scranton @ Rowan
Lock Haven @ Drexel
New England – Semifinals Saturday
Rhode Island vs. Norwich
Coast Guard vs. New Hampshire.
NY Upstate –
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Le Moyne vs. Buffalo State
Hamilton vs. Colgate
Niagara vs. Oswego
Geneseo vs. Ithaca
Potomac – Semifinals/Finals Nov. 2/3
Salisbury vs. John's Hopkins
Towson vs. Georgetown
Rugby Northeast – Nov. 9 Championship Game. Bryant is in the conference final, and they'll likely meet either UMass Lowell or Bentley.
Southern – Nov. 9
Semifinals, Nov. 16 Championship Game. UNC-Wilmington has clinched the
Coastal Division, Furman the Mountain Division and Appalachian State the
wild card spot. UNC-Charlotte can clinch the Piedmont Division with a pair
of wins this weekend in games they'll be favored. If Charlotte falters,
East Carolina still has a chance to get into the semis.
Tri-State – Fairfield, Marist, Seton Hall, Vassar and Molloy all still in hunt for Nov. 10 semifinals and finals.
WIIL – Saturday Quarterfinals, Semis/Finals Nov. 9/10
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BETTENDORF - The mom of a Sandy Hook shooting victim is turning her grief into a mission to help others.
"I wanted to be part of the solution," said Scarlett Lewis, speaking at the Genesis Trauma Conference on Friday, November 2.
She shares a special empathy for first responders.
"They were so courageous," she recalled. "We really relied on them fully during our darkest moments."
Darkest moments from the Sandy Hook School shooting on December 14, 2012. Scarlett's son, Jesse, just six at the time, hailed as hero.
"I'm incredibly proud of Jesse for saving nine of his classmates' lives before losing his own," she said. "That courage and bravery reminds me of first responders."
Three words that Jesse wrote on a chalkboard at home that day would be prophetic.
"He wrote three words - nurturing, healing and love," she remembered. "That's what started it all for me."
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"It teaches all that is statistically effective," she said.
She embraces social and emotional learning. The foundation's curriculum is now taught nationwide and in some 65 countries.
"I don't know another way to break the cycle than teaching kids these skills and terms," she said.
After personally enduring a tragedy like Sandy Hook, she has a new outlook.
"Every school shooting is 100% preventable," she continued.
Preventable, she says, even in light of more recent tragedies.
"Children that grow up with these skills and tools will not want to harm themselves or anyone else," she said.
It's a caring philosophy from a mom who lost so much.
Those three words from her son leaving a lasting impact.
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Jennifer Aniston Wears a Gold Rolex Day-DateJune 15, 2016
Rumors have been swirling this week about a possible pregnancy for Jennifer Aniston and husband Justin Theroux. The couple was married in 2015 after being engaged for three years. Although many celebrity publications have reported the news, Aniston's reps deny that the couple is expecting a child.
|Jennifer Aniston wearing a gold Rolex Day-Date at Husband Justin Theroux's HBO Premier (photo: mirror.co.uk)
The beautiful and stylish actress has been photographed wearing several Rolex watches through the years. Her chic style of dress is complimented by the classical design of the watches. She is shown wearing a gold Day-Date in the photo above, showing off her engagement ring on the red carpet at the premier of Theroux's HBO hit show The Leftovers.
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A curious thing struck me just now, as I watched the latest furore over David Hogg, Emma Gonzalez and the other brave survivors of the Parkland school shootings. These teenagers have been using their experience to stand up against guns in America, and they are facing a huge backlash from the American right wing. They've been attacked on social media and mainstream media by conservatives, who are calling them everything from "spoilt teens" to "actors" as they spearhead marches and a major activist movement in the United States.
This has coincided with Malala Yousufzai's surprise visit to Pakistan, where she and her family returned to Swat five years after her shooting. The backlash against Malala has been long and well-documented, but it reared its ugly head over this Easter weekend as Malala was feted at the Prime Minister House and then taken to her home town under heavy security. Again, people took to social media to call her an "actor", an "agent", claim that she was being "prepared by the West" to lead Pakistan one day.
That's when I realized that these both, in countries far apart, are EXACTLY the same phenomenon. Teenagers who have survived being shot, nearly killed – and who have gone on to lead movements for change. In Malala's case, education and rights for girls in Pakistan and beyond; in the Parkland teens' case, safety for students in schools, and gun control in the United States. It's almost as if the detractors are reading from the same playbook, accusing these teenagers (Malala is 20 now) of hating their country, wanting to dismantle its very tenets, being puppets of greater political forces.
The hatred and vitriol is the same, too. But so is the bravery and strength of these young people, who are standing up for what's right, who are channeling personal trauma and tragedy into a greater cause. And their youthful innocence robbed from them too soon, they've had to grow up overnight and take responsibilities on their shoulders that nobody of that age should have to bear.
I have supported Malala fully for years. I believe in her cause. These young people give us all reason to hope for change that leaders and politicians have been too cowardly to pursue. Their energy and idealism, the purity of their beliefs, inspires millions around the world. Malala won the Nobel Prize for her struggle and for her vision. The Parkland teens will win similar accolades in time.
I'm reminded of a verse in the Bible: "The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, The leopard shall lie down with the young goat, The calf and the young lion and the fatling together; And a little child shall lead them." (Isaiah 11:6-9). This verse refers not to children leading adults, but to a world of peace where a child has nothing to fear from a leopard or a lion or a wolf. Malala Yousufzai and the Parkland teenagers make me believe that such a world is possible after all.
(You can read an interview with Malala Yousufzai for Teen Vogue here, in which she has a message for the Parkland shooting survivors. Thanks to Asian Feminist for pointing this out to me. Also, Michael Kugelman of the Wilson Center wrote an op-ed for the Dawn on the similarities (and differences) between Malala and the Parkland students. Read it here.)


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The Founding of Mantova
This version of the founding myth is reported in Virgil's Aeneid. A competing version tells that the city of Mantova gets its name from Manth, the Etruscan god of the dead in the Thyrrenian pantheon. Virgil's version of the myth is also found in the Divine Comedy, in Canto XX of the Inferno, in which Dante himself and his Mantuan guide, Virgil, encounter the seers. Pointing out one of these souls Virgil describes the Mantuan countryside, the Lake of Garda, and the course of the Mincio, which flows into the Po at Governolo, and then asserts, with reference to the legend of Manto:
"Fer la citta' sovra quell'ossa morte;
e per colei che 'l loco prima elesse,
Mantua l'appellar senz'altra sorte"
"The city was built over those dead bones;
and for she who first chose the place,
Mantua it was named with no other choice"
The legacy of the Dukes of Mantova is most apparent today in the Palazzo Ducale, an architectural complex comprising several buildings connected by various corridors and galleries, and including internal gardens and courtyards. In the Palazzo Ducale one finds the famous Camera degli Sposi (Chamber of the Newlyweds), with frescoes by Andrea Mantegna, dedicated to Ludovico Gonzaga and to his wife Barbara of Brandenburg. Another must-see in Mantova is Palazzo Te, designed by Giulio Romano in 1525 at the behest of Federico II Gonzaga. This palace, home to Federico's "official" lover Isabella Boschetti, was built on a small wooded island in the midst of a lake since vanished. It contains the famous Sala dei Giganti, the Sala di Amore and Psyche, and the Sala dei Cavalli (the Gonzaga horse stables were famous all over Europe at that time.) Of course the city contains many more buildings of note, both secular and religious (more about Mantova) The immense Piazza Sordello, bounded on one side by the Palazzo Ducale, is the center of the old city, reached immediately by crossing one of the bridges spanning the Mincio. Palazzo Te is at the other end of the city, presumably to keep wife and official lover as far apart as possible.
Naples Redux
Naples' artistic and cultural patrimony dates back two millennia, but there IS a vibrant, young Naples of music and spectacle awaiting the adventurous visitor. A place of modern entertainment, where various types of contemporary music can be enjoyed, is Galleria 19 (read: Galleria Diciannove), which is located on via San Sebastiano, in Naples' historical center, very close to Via dei Tribunali.
As glossy and hip as any equivalent establishment in the Haight or in SoHo, Galleria 19 offers disco, contemporary pop, jazz, instrumental and vocal, often with local musicians and singers performing live. The locale, reached by going down a few steps from street level, is a remodeled old book repository, long and narrow, with the stage at the far end and a hypermodern bar along the left side. Comfortable chairs and love seats are strewn along the right side, leaving a center space for dancing. Want to rearrange the furniture to suit your group's seating preferences? By all means forget stuffy american rules and redecorate: this is free-form Naples, where rules are kept to a minimum.
The ambience is a suggestive, atmospheric blend of severe ancient walls wearing the latest fashion in art and lighting. Most of the clientele, young people in their twenties and early thirties, are there in their evening best. Nowhere else in all of Naples will you see such expanses of long, stockinged female legs, ending in feet encased in pumps sporting 8-centimeter stiletto heels. As for the quintessential little black dress, this is the place to show it off, and they are little indeed. The young men do their best to keep up, in their form-fitting short coats and pants from Fusco. Definitely a feast for the eyes.
Palazzi, porticoed squares and a Cathedral of pure Tuscan forms
Faenza's outstanding architectural attractions are concentrated in the two contiguous main squares: Piazza del Popolo, lined by two spectacular porticoed wings, and Piazza della Libertà. The Palazzo del Podestà and the Town Hall, both of medieval origin, stand in Piazza del Popolo. Along the east side of Piazza della Libertà one finds the splendid Cathedral. Of clear Tuscan influence, it is one of the highest expressions of Renaissance art in Romagna. Built to Giuliano da Maiano's design, it was begun in 1474 and completed in 1511. Opposite the Cathedral the open gallery known as the Goldsmith's Portico, built in the first decade of the 17th century, and the monumental fountain whose bronzes date to the same period, attract the eye. The Clock Tower, in front of the entrance to the Piazza, is a postwar rebuilding of the 17th century tower that stood at the crossroad of the cardo and the decuman gate of the Roman Faventia.
Napoli sotterranea
The treasures of Naples are endless. I know the city, and yet in the course of three days there we found things new and undreamed of. One of these is Napoli Sotterranea, the subterranean city above which the modern city is built. This consists of an extensive network of underground passages, caverns and cisterns, whose deepest recesses date back to pre-Christian Greek times. Above the Greek layer one finds structures dating from Roman times, and above these one finds medieval walls and artifacts. The underground city exists for several reasons: first of all, in constructing their buildings, Neapolitans simply used the surrounding tufa, the volcanic rock ubiquitous in the region. So, as a palace or a church went up, a hole was created by the quarrying of the building material. A key use for this growing network of underground passages, then, since ancient times, was the storage of water for the city. The water came from springs in the Apennine mountains, according to the ancient techniques of the Romans, who were able to build long aqueducts without pumps. Amazingly, this water collection and delivery system persisted into the 19th century, when, because of contamination from seeping sewage, it was abandoned in favor of the current hydraulic system.
Message from my cousin Mimmo. We're vacationing in Palinuro (which I already knew), come join us for the weekend, we have reserved a bungalow for you right next to our villa. We have no plans, no appointments, no internet, no house, no car. It's a rare state of Nirvana. We have our telefonini and some dollars. Change some of those right away, switch to the vertiginously expensive euro. TIP: it's always better to change to a currency in that currency's home country.
So, what can I tell you about Palinuro, the ancient mariner? Well, let's don't talk about the ancient mariner, go to Wikipedia if you are interested, there IS a story. Let's instead talk about the little town which is named after him. First of all, you can travel from Naples to Palinuro for free. Or maybe it just happens on Fridays. Be that as it may, we did honestly try to buy train tickets, but time was short and the lines were long and the ticket machines didn't work. So we got on the train ticketless, resigned to paying the fine when the conductor came. But lo!, no conductor in sight for the entire 2-plus-hour trip, hence the proverbial free ride. And did I mention the free entertainment? Opposite us there sat a gentleman who would not stop obsessing about the train's punctuality. On a little piece of paper he noted the arrival and departure times at each station, kept a tally of the number of seconds we were early or late, and a running (mono/dia)logue on the train's performance. After the fourth stop it was all I could do to keep from ripping pen and paper from his fingers and tossing both out of the window!
All Roads lead to Rome
So, here's a question: how does one get to Italy by the fastest and most economical route? Answer, one drives from one's home on the Peninsula to San Diego on a Friday, drives back to the Peninsula the following Monday, pauses three days, then drives to Spokane, Washington. After five days in Spokane he boards a flight from Spokane to Seattle, a second flight from Seattle to New York, and a third from New York to Naples (not Florida, Italy!) Then he rides a train or a car from Naples to Rome, and voila, e' arrivato!
I kid you not, friends, Romans and countrymen, this is the odyssey, or calvary, depending on your point of view. And I will spare you the details of the trasloco from hell. For there's beauty, justice and righteousness in this chain of events, as I will explain below.
One goes to visit foreign cultures in part to experience and savor the differences relative to one's own. In a sense, the starker the differences the more rewarding the visit to foreign parts. But what is the culture we have in the Bay Area? Multiethnic, multilingual, admixtures of Asian elements, European, South American, etc. etc. Everything is diffuse, boundaries are fuzzy, hybrid customs proliferate, cultural transitions become matter-of-fact and ordinary. Transitioning from such an environment to a foreign milieu is inevitably a gentle and gradual process for a traveler already cushioned against cultural shock by years of exposure to foreign customs and practices.
Il Teatro San Carlo a Napoli
The construction of the Teatro San Carlo was only one aspect of a general urban renovation whose purpose was to give Naples a physical appearance in line with the dignity and the prestige of the capital of a great kingdom. Within the scope of this general plan, the San Carlo was conceived as a fitting symbol of the royal power and of the dynasty's support of the musical arts, a passion long inbred in the depths of the Neapolitan psyche. The San Carlo replaced the old (1621) and small Teatro San Bartolomeo, which was eventually made into a church.
Italian Tours
Starting in the spring of 2012, the Istituto Educazione Italiana will begin offering guided tours to Italy of approximately two-weeks duration. The tours will concentrate on history, art and culture, as well as gastronomy and leisure.
The tours are organized by Mario Fusco and Angelica di Chiara, both natives of Italy and knowledgeable of the language and culture of the country. By using their extensive network of contacts in Italy Mario and Angelica are able to offer uniquely customized tours not available from commercial organizations. Mario and Angelica accompany each tour and provide value added in the form of language instruction, historical narrative, insights in the art and culture, and personalized interactions with "real" Italians in Italy. And of course they will deal with any unforeseen circumstances that might arise while traveling. The personal approach makes it also possible to contain costs and to offer significant value for the traveler's money.
The first tour if offered in May-June 2012. Please go to the Italian Tours page for details.
Little Known Italy – BOLOGNA
The relative obscurity of the city (compared to Florence and Venice, say), is perhaps due to the lack of an overarching artistic or architectural masterpiece to serve as a magnet for the attention of tourists and art aficionados, such as the David in Florence or the Sistine Chapel in Rome. And in fact the artistic importance of Bologna is due primarily to an homogeneous aggregation of first-class architectural and artistic masterpieces out of which it would be difficult to single out a distinct work for special recognition.


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Bereavement Quotes That Provide Comfort In Times Of Grief
Updated December 06, 2019
Reviewer Deborah Horton
When someone you know is grieving, you want to comfort them and make them feel better. But in times of grief, our words can have the exact opposite effect. Instead of providing comfort and solace, they can make a grieving friend feel even worse. If a friend or acquaintance is experiencing grief, and you're not sure what to say, here are bereavement quotes and poems that can provide much-needed comfort.
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What to Never Say In Times Of Grief
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler have made extraordinary contributions to the subject of grief. And in their extensive work, they've gathered up some of the worst things you can say to someone who is grieving. Of course, when we say the wrong thing, it's not because we are callous or careless, it's simply because we don't know better.
So, while it might seem counterintuitive to first focus on the wrong things to say, it's a helpful approach to begin with. That's because when you know what not to say, you can avoid these hurtful words and find something more fitting and appropriate, including comforting bereavement quotes and poems. Kessler shares the 10 worst things you can say to someone who is grieving, and here are three of them:
- "I know how you feel." When we say this, we mean it in the best way, but the truth is, most of us have no idea how someone else experiences grief - even if we have experienced death and loss, too. That's because everyone's experience is unique and specific to them. The truth is, we don't know how another person feels.
- "At least he or she lived a long life, and didn't die young." While the intention is good, these words can be hurtful. Sure, it's beautiful that they lived a long life, but that doesn't mean you should grieve them less. Death is always a great loss no matter when it occurs.
- "Be strong." This might work for a boxer going back into the ring, but for someone who's grieving? This can send the wrong message. Being strong calls to mind the British call to "Keep a stiff upper lip." But what does this translate to? When you tell someone to "be strong," you're essentially telling them that having sad feelings, or any feelings, is weak. But there's nothing weak about coming face-to-face with intense and difficult emotions. In fact, it takes incommensurable strength and great courage to feel grief and allow it to take its course.
In fact, emotional responses are not only necessary but healthy and healing. As a writer, F. Alexander Magoun's shares, "Tears have wisdom all of their own.They come when a person has relaxed enough to let go and to work through his (her) sorrow. They are the natural bleeding of an emotional wound, carrying the poison out of the system. Here lies the road to recovery."
Does that mean grief has to be expressed with tears? No, of course not. But it does mean we should provide a non-judgemental space for those who need to do so. In addition, being a compassionate presence for people who are grieving is probably one of the most important things we can do.
That's why Kessler says that one of the best things to say when someone is in grief is nothing. However, doing this can be one of the most difficult things you can do. After all, when you see someone in pain and suffering, you want to alleviate and console them. You want to make them better and to fix the situation. However, it's important to remember that grief isn't a problem you need to fix. It's a valid response to intense loss. What's more, it's an experience that we need to honor and respect.
And that's why those three sayings we just discussed are usually so inappropriate. They try to do away with grief and dismiss it. That may be because it's uncomfortable to sit with grief. And to sit with someone who is grieving.
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However, as Sandi Caplan and Gordon Lang share in their Grief's Courageous Journey: A Workbook, "Grief is neither an illness nor a pathological condition, but rather a highly personal and normal response to life-changing events, a natural process that can lead to healing and personal growth. The transition through this difficult time is a courageous journey."
Bereavement Quotes And Poems For Times Of Grief
It's important to acknowledge grief and allow it to run its natural course, which includes the five stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance). This doesn't mean you shouldn't say anything, especially if you do feel called to offer words of consolation and comfort. But even if you want to reach out, it doesn't necessarily mean you know what words to say.
And that's perfectly alright. Sometimes, we just don't know what to say. And if that's the case, here are some inspiring bereavement quotes that can be very helpful in times of grief.
On the one hand, they act as a small window into the experience of grief and offer up a small fraction of what someone may be experiencing. On the other hand, they may give you kind words to offer to your friend, family member or acquaintance.
On The Loss Of The individual
Philosopher, Arthur Schopenhauer, offers this deeply poignant bereavement quote to consider:
"The deep pain that is felt at the death of every friendly soul arises from the feeling that there is in every individual something which is inexpressible, peculiar to him alone, and is, therefore, absolutely and irretrievably lost."
Schopenhauer reminds us that the death of someone can't be fixed by filling in space with something, or someone, else. For example, when parents lose a child, people say, "You can always have another one." Or, when a wife loses her husband, sure, she can remarry, but that doesn't erase the fact that someone is lost.
So, when you want to offer your condolences to someone in grief, one way to approach the situation is to honor the person who has passed on. For example, you can share your favorite memory of him or her. You can also bring old photographs of them.
Of course, these words and actions can and will never bring the person back, but it does honor the fact that they were absolutely unique and irreplaceable. And while these aspects are what make a loss so profound, they can also provide comfort during times of grief. Nancy Cobb's little bereavement poem shares as much:
"Remembering is an act of resurrection,
Each repetition is a vital layer of mourning,
In memory of those we are sure to meet again."
On the Unfathomable Nature Of Grief
The author and scholar, C.S. Lewis, shared his own experience of grief in a powerful and personal book, A Grief Observed. But far from being academic, Lewis' writings are honest reflections on loss following the death of his beloved wife, Joy Davidman. What makes them so powerful is how brutally honest Lewis is. He was a devout Christian. However, he doesn't hide behind trite religious cliches. Instead, he grapples with grief, and how even his devotion couldn't diminish grief.
"Talk to me about the truth of religion, and I'll listen gladly. Talk to me about the duty of religion, and I'll listen submissively. But don't come talking to me about the consolations of religion or I shall suspect that you don't understand."
Why would Lewis, a devout Christian, and erudite scholar, say something so extreme?
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and David Kessler write in On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss, "When a loss hits us, we have not only the particular loss to mourn but also the shattered beliefs and assumptions of what life should be."
Even for Lewis, grief was overwhelming and all-encompassing, and something that all of his former beliefs couldn't explain. This serves as a tender reminder that grief doesn't discriminate and that it can be a powerful force to experience. Therefore, when someone is grieving, it might be wise not to offer what Lewis calls "consolations of religion" because it might come across as insensitive and that you don't understand.
On Why Living With Grief Is So Hard
When the young poet, Kevin Young, lost his father, he searched for a collection of poems that spoke to his grief. However, the annals came up empty. So, Young created his collection of poems on grief called, The Art of Losing: Poems of Grief and Healing. It includes 150 "devastatingly beautiful poems that embrace the pain and heartbreak of mourning," including Young's poems, along with those of other writers. One of Young's bereavement poems called, "Redemption Song," depicts why the continuation of life makes grief more poignant.
"Finally fall.
At last the mist,
Heat's haze, we woke
These past weeks with
Has lifted. We find
Ourselves chill, a briskness
We hug ourselves in.
Frost is greying the ground.
Grief might be easy
If there wasn't still
Such beauty - would be far
Simpler if the silver
Maple didn't thrust
It's leaves to flame,
Trusting that spring
Will find it again.
All this might be easier if
There wasn't a song
Still lifting us above it,
If wind didn't trouble
My mind like water.
I half expect to see you
Fill the autumn air
Like breath…"
If you would like to offer solace to your loved one, but don't know what to say, sharing bereavement poems like this can be comforting and a way to honor their experience of grief.
On How Grief Can Be Depressing
One of the fives stages of grief is depression, and the American poet, Emily Dickinson, captured this phenomenon in the following bereavement poem called, "After great pain, a formal feeling comes-"
"After great pain, a formal feeling comes -
The Nerves sit ceremonious, like Tombs-
The stiff Heart questions was it He, that bore,
And Yesterday, or Centuries before?
The Feet, mechanical, go round-
Of Ground, or Air, or Ought-
A Wooden way
Regardless grown,
A Quartz contentment, like a stone-
This is the Hour of Lead-
Remembered, if outlives,
As Freezing persons, recollect the Snow-
First-Chill-then Stupor-then the letting go-"
Why is this poem helpful? For one simple reason: when another person experiences grief, it can be difficult to understand how they feel. What's more, when they move into depression, it can be hard to reach them or relate to them. However, this poem reminds us that this is not only a normal progression of grief, but also nothing to be alarmed at, or something to try and "fix."
On Being There For Someone In Grief
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Poet, Kelly Roper, has the perfect words to offer someone in times of grief with her poem called, Whatever You Need. You can share this entire poem with your friend or family member, or you can simply use her words whenever the time is right:
"Whatever you need,
Whatever we can do.
We want you to know
That we're here for you.
If you just want to talk
Or need a shoulder to cry on,
We want you to know that
We're here for you to rely on.
However lonely you feel,
You definitely are not alone.
We are only as far away
As the nearest phone.
So don't hesitate to call,
No matter what you need.
We'll rush to your side
With all Heaven's speed."
When someone experiences grief as a result of great loss and death, it can be difficult to know what to say. And this is completely normal and understandable. However, these bereavement quotes and bereavement poems can offer some inspiration and guidance when it comes to offering comfort and solace in times of grief.
If you'd like to understand grief further and how you can support your loved ones when they experience it, here are the four books we mentioned in this article:
- A Grief Observed, by C.S. Lewis
- The Art of Losing: Poems of Grief and Healing, by Kevin Young
- Grief's Courageous Journey: A Workbook, by Sandi Caplan
- On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss, by Elisabeth Kugler-Ross and David Kessler
Professional Support In Times Of Grief
We've discussed that grief isn't an illness or problem that has to be fixed. However, grief is a powerful experience that challenges the individual deeply. And sometimes, having a supportive professional therapist can help someone move through grief.
The professional therapist doesn't try to help the individual "get over" grief. Instead, they help the individual process and understand their own unique experience of grief - to see that what they are experiencing is safe and normal, even though it is incredibly difficult. Along with words of comfort through bereavement quotes and bereavement poems, a professional therapist may be helpful during times of grief. Read below for some reviews of BetterHelp counselors, from people experiencing similar issues.
Counselor Reviews
"Sarah is a kind person that listens intently, focuses on issues, and then helps find successful strategies to deal with those issues. Never once did I feel that she was judging me or talking down to me. She was easy for me to open up too, she was professional, and she took me seriously. Together we discussed issues of loss and grief from the passing of my father, which had become more than I could handle alone. She not only validated my feelings of loss, but she also helped me find ways to mitigate those feelings, break them down into their roots and causes then address those. Coping with grief and loss is hard work, but Sarah helped me find the tools I needed within myself to do that hard work and ultimately find success. I am a stronger person now. I am happy and confident. I may not know what is around the next corner, but I know that whatever it is, I can handle it."
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We have discussed words to say when someone is grieving, and combined with your presence, compassionate and non-judgmental presence; you can offer great solace in times of grief. There is support for you to lean on.


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At 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, a public ceremony on the campus of Clemson University will mark the planting of a grafted clone of the Newton apple tree in a patch of soil surrounded by scientists.
The Clemson University architecture and landscape architecture programs have been recognized as two of the country's "Most Hired From" by DesignIntelligence.
Katherine Schwennsen, FAIA, professor and director of Clemson University's School of Architecture, has been named an American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) 2018 Educator Honor Award winner.
Knowing there is growing need for affordable technology to detect and deter drones, the National Science Foundation has awarded Clemson and Duke universities with a $750,000, three-year grant to create a more economical solution for public spaces. The effectiveness of their designs will be tested at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park and Sarah P. Duke Gardens.
Clemson University's Master of Architecture (No. 20) and Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (No. 17) have both placed in the top 20 on DesignIntelligence's annual survey "America's Best Architecture and Design Schools." The graduate program also was ranked ninth in the country for its focus area in Architecture + Health.
Alternative transportation is coming to Clemson, and it's coming by bike, with BikeShare, a new bike rental program on campus, leading the movement. Organizers say they hope the program will make a significant impact on quality of life at the University: They see it as a way to bring a cheap, efficient, healthy and environmentally […]
Clemson students travel to Egypt each spring to analyze a historic landscape, suggesting design changes to revitalize the region. Work on past projects has received international acclaim, including meetings with the Egyptian governor, a National Geographic presentation and numerous awards by national and international organizations.


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Gypsy follows the lives of an American family, centred around the evolution of stripper Gypsy Rose Lee from child backup dancer for her sister to a famous striptease artist, as well the ambition and dreaming of her mother Madame Rose. Looking at the trials and tribulations of showbiz and the strain on family relations, Gypsy was full of impressive performances, however overall didn't quite pack a strong a punch as it could have.
Ashleigh Weir as Rose must be mentioned, as her performance was impressive. Even with microphone issues she filled the theatre and her performance of numbers such as 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' cannot be faulted. She was stand out. Laura Pujos as Louise/Gypsy also performed well, really emphasizing the evolution of Gypsy from meek to assertive to good effect. Finally, Tom Taplin's number and accompanying dance were amazing: really polished, entertaining and left the audience wanting far more from him.
The supporting cast also performed well, and special mention should go to the children who were part of the act at the beginning; they really seemed comfortable on the stage. The live dog also went down well with the audience.
The live music was impressive and executed well, however the musical prelude to the play and some of the interludes between scenes were slightly too long, with the audience left wondering if something had gone wrong backstage. However, the performance was a good one. The use of lighting is also worth a mention; giving the stage a very showbiz feel. Costumes were well done and looked professional.
There were technical issues with the performance. Weir was challenged with her microphone continually cutting out, and while she did cope with it very well and the audience could still hear every word, it did distract from the overall performance. Furthermore, someone's microphone backstage was on for most of the second half, meaning dialogue was often less clear as whispering could be heard from off-stage.
Overall, it felt like there was something missing from the play as the audience was not sure who to be relating to, sympathising with or being happy for over the course of the play. When the performance itself ended, there was a slight sense of confusion as to how the characters had evolved over the course of the play and whether the relationship between Gypsy and Rose could be salvaged or not. It was as if the audience didn't know whether to be hopeful or sad, lessening the impact of the final scene.
Gypsy is full of great performances, with musical and dance numbers that are polished and very impressive, however overall, issues such as technical faults meant the play didn't quite hit the mark. Although the cast and crew did perform to a high standard, perhaps the stage just wasn't quite big enough to really convey the bright lights and dark shadows of showbiz and the struggles and strains of family life.
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S3 Averts 15 Tons of E-Waste from Landfills at City Event
S3 Recycling Solutions averted more than 15 tons of electronic waste from landfills after completing two e-waste collection events in Germantown, Tenn.
During the City of Germantown's 2018 semi-annual Amnesty Dumpster and Recycling Days, S3 collected items from Germantown residents such as printers, computers, monitors, cell phones and other electronics. A limited quantity of surplus e-waste was also collected at the City of Germantown official offices.
S3 regularly partners with municipalities, corporations and other organizations to host similar events throughout the country. "Our corporate mission is to maximize security, stewardship and sustainability through technology recycling solutions," S3 CEO Rod McDaniel said. "Events such as this not only support our customers' business objectives, but they also create sustainable solutions for our community as a whole."
Celebrating 10 years in the electronic recycling industry, S3 is a Tennessee-based company that provides e-waste solutions and data destruction services for corporate and government entities across the U.S. and in Canada.


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Patel Burkhalter Law Group would like to introduce David King as the newest member of our litigation practice! David is a seasoned trial attorney with extensive experience handling a wide array of subject matters, including construction disputes, commercial litigation, insurance defense and coverage issues, personal injury suits, and property damage suits. David has tried cases in numerous state and… Read more »
Patel Burkhalter Expands Corporate Practice
Patel Burkhalter Law Group would like to welcome Susan Craighead to the corporate team! Susan has fifteen years of experience in all phases of corporate and business law, representing privately owned companies, individual owners and management level personnel. She represents both domestic and foreign-owned inbound companies in all stages of their lifecycle. Susan's experience includes… Read more »
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Dive Brief:
- The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) has canceled a $100 million project that would have brought a new recycling facility and a waste-to-energy facility to Franklin County. Florida-based Team Gemini, who was to build the facility, reportedly defaulted on rent and "improperly suspended the project," according to a letter from SWACO's lawyers.
- The plan, which was in the works for three years and slated for completion in June, called for Team Gemini to receive and buy recyclables from SWACO, sell them, and landfill what was not recycled. However in addition to the rent problem, there were other concerns including "the feasibility of this technology on this size or scale," said Ty Marsh, SWACO's executive director, to The Columbus Dispatch.
- SWACO has taken possession of the property and is working to figure out how to profit off of its waste.
Dive Insight:
Deals are made and deals fall through, especially with capital-intensive projects dependent on flailing recycling markets.
Even existing MRFs are shutting down—including those owned and operated by industry giants like Waste Management, who has shuttered 1/5 of its facilities since 2014. This has been an industry trend for over three years, with devalued materials and higher operation costs driving the plant shut downs.
In Ohio, Team Gemini couldn't raise the money to build the large facility. However, "The failure of the Team Gemini project in no way diminishes our interest in leveraging the waste that's generated in Franklin County for greater economic opportunity," said Marsh, as reported in The Columbus Dispatch.
SWACO will continue to work to extend the Franklin County landfill's life beyond 30 years without expanding its size—a goal that the Authority set fairly recently, but now may have trouble achieving.


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Come Join Us!
We invite you to attend the 2019 Disciple Nations Alliance Global Forum
11 – 15 March 2019 in Panama.
About Vishal
Vishal Mangalwadi and his wife Ruth are longtime friends of the DNA. Vishal is an international lecturer, social reformer, cultural & political columnist and author of seventeen books, including The Legacy of William Carey and Truth and Transformation: A Manifesto for Ailing Nations.
Vishal is also the founder of Revelation Movement, a ministry to help groups and individuals around the world join together to disciple nations through church and Internet-based education and use the media to present truth.
Vishal will be speaking each evening at the Global Forum on the topic of biblical truth and societal transformation. These sessions will be fruitful, challenging, and encouraging for all who attend.
Your Stay in Panama
Radisson Summit Hotel & Golf Panama is set in a tropical rainforest within the Camino de Cruces National Park, just 1.2 miles from the Panama Canal. It offers two outdoor pools, a nature trail and an 18-hole golf course. It is 30 minutes from the airport.
The average high temperature in Panama this time of year is 33°C (91°F) average low is 23°C (73°F).
What is the Cost?
Registration Fee: $60.00 USD
Payable to the DNA online or by wire transfer.
Registration fee includes transportation between the conference venue and Tocumen International Airport.
Lodging and Meals
*Once your registration has been received and approved by the DNA, delegates are responsible to book and pay for their own room with Radisson Summit Hotel. Instructions on how to do so will be included in your registration approval email from the DNA.
Single Occupancy (1 person) = $114.65 per person x 4 nights = $458.60 USD (1 king bed)
Double Occupancy (2 people) = $79.45 per person x 4 nights = $317.80 USD per person (2 queen beds or 1 king bed)
Rates include:
– Accommodation in standard rooms
– Daily continental buffet breakfast
– Daily buffet lunch
– Daily buffet dinner
– 1 non-alcoholic drink per person with each meal
– Use of facilities
– Tips and taxes
– Internet WIFI
Transportation and Visas
All delegates should fly into Tocumen International Airport. Transportation between the airport and the venue is included in your registration fee.
The Forum program will begin with dinner on Monday, March 11. Delegates should plan to arrive at the airport on Monday to catch the shuttle to the venue.
The Forum program will end late evening of Thursday, March 14. Plan to depart Friday after breakfast to catch a shuttle back to the airport.
Wikipedia provides the following information in English regarding the visa policy of Panama here. Should you require a visa to enter Panama, please follow this process:
- Submit your Registration Form below. We will review your information and notify you whether your registration is approved.
- Upon approval, submit your payment of the registration fee.* Upon receipt of payment, we will send you instructions on how to request your visa letter.
- Send us the information we need to create a visa letter, and we will send you the letter within 5 business days.
*If you pay your fee and then your visa is denied, send us documentation of the visa denial, and we will refund your full fee. You must send us this documentation by Friday, February 15 in order to get a full refund.
Important Deadlines
- Last day to send payment to confirm your reservation: Wed., 27 Feb.
- Last day to request a refund for your registration fee: Wed., 27 Feb.
- Last day to reserve lodging and board with the Radisson Summit Hotel: Wed., 27 Feb.


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Product Description
This case is specially designed for Apple Watch Series 2, also fits Apple Watch Series 1, Apple Watch (2015).
This case has 2 size: 38mm and 42mm. Please choose the right size for your watch before ordering.
1.User-friendly design for quick and easy installation.
2.Soft and flexible material, durable and will not scratch your watch.
3.Precise cutouts for quick access to screen, button and sensor.
4.Electroplated surface aims to make your watch more elegant.
5.Slim and lightweight, add negligible weight to your watch.
6.Protection for side of watch against scratch.
Material: TPU
Colors Available: Jet Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Crystal Clear
What You Get
UMTELE Plated Case for Apple Watch x 1
Notice: This product does not include Apple Watch and watch bands.
- This exquisite case is specially designed for All Versions 42mm Apple Watch Series 2 / 1, Sport/ Edition/ Nike+
- Electroplated coating is applied on this case, which make its surface shinny(except for the clear case). This sleek case can definitely make your watch look much more elegant and luxury
- Through precise process, this case fit the Apple Watch very well. You can have accurate access to the screen, power button, the Digital Crown and the speaker
- Made from high quality material, this case is soft and flexible. It will not scratch your watch. Instead, it can provide your watch effective protection against being scratched
- Slim and lightweight design that adds minimal bulky to your watch. 12 months no-hassle warranty . Accept return if you are not happy with the quality.


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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!!! | $15 individual | $75 teams |
Join us On August 25th, 2018 11AM to 4PM
22Fitness in collaboration with FUEL Fitness. The 22 Fitness battle run 2018. is a 2 Mile sprint filled with obstacles and challenges. Open to Teams or individuals!
Teams up to 5*
Registration begains at 11 AM
Event begans at 12 PM
Root River Parkway Picnic Area 2
North Root River Parkway, Greendale WI.
Sponsor Booths $125
for sponsorship opertunities please email Dan at email@example.com
All Ticket Sales are Final! No Refunds!
Bring proof of purchase day of the event to the 22 Fitness registration table.


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I still love the people of the church. I cared for them my entire life.... I didn't want to leave them behind but I couldn't be like them anymore.
Category: cry
Five Minutes Ago
Five minutes before, he was marrying the woman who had just died after sixty years of marriage. And less than five minutes before then, he was scrambling on the decks of a sinking ship.
Angry Outcasts
Parents, your children are more important than your religion.
I Was Tired
"I don't think any of us knew how tired you were," my friend said after I moved away. I didn't realize at first how right he was. When I arrived in Orlando, I thought I'd find a job right away, but in fact I stayed inside with the lights off and couldn't move for days which … Continue reading I Was Tired
Death and Dry Bones
I loved being a minister. The job fed my soul and drained it at the same time. I don't think I can go back. I want to try to explain but it's going to take some time. The following is just one of the reasons I'm done. The minister helps people cope with death. I've … Continue reading Death and Dry Bones


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Figma #250 – Racing Miku 2014 EV:MIRAI
The glamourous Miku ver. 2014 Mirai in her sexy biker-girl costume! (please not that bike is not inclusive with the figma)
In stock
Product Description
The electronic once again racing toward the future!
Racing Miku 2014: EV MIRAI ver. is going to be challenging the Pikes Peak Hillclimb with the electric motorbike 'TT Zero 13 Kai', and is now being transformed into a figma too!
- The Hatsune Miku GT project official character 'Racing Miku' joined forces with the electric bike manufacturer 'TEAM MIRAI' to become the 'EV MIRAI ver.'. The 2014 version features a bike suit!
- She comes with two expressions including a slightly surprised looking expression as well as a smiling expression.
- A helmet and shift: body to display her riding on a motorbike.
- A flexible plastic is used for important areas, allowing proportions to be kept without compromising posability.
- Motorbike not included.
- Product Name
- figma Racing Miku 2014: EV MIRAI ver. (???? ???????2014 ???? ??? ver.)
- Series
- Hatsune Miku GT Project
- Manufacturer
- Max Factory
- Category
- figma
- Release Date
- 2015/09
- Specifications
- Painted non-phthalate PVC non-scale articulated figure with stand included. Approximately 130mm in height
- Sculptor
- Max Factory (Seki/Taizou)
- Released by
- Max Factory
- Distributed by
- Good Smile Company
- Please note that the images shown may differ from the final product.
- Paintwork is done partially by hand and therefore final products may vary.
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Additional information
|0.5 kg
|22 × 15 × 7.5 cm