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On the coast, cutting it close to Britain
On the coast, cutting it close to Britain
Great Britain and the rest of Continental Europe are closer than the United States and Russia (really, we're 59 miles.) From the white cliffs of Dover to Calais it is just 21 miles, and a popular route for those who attempt to swim the channel. This was also the last part of France to be in English hands during medieval times. It wasn't until 1547 that France recaptured the town after centuries of English rule. And why wouldn't they want it back? It's a beachside beauty.
In the words of Shakespeare in Henry V, let us now "march on to Calais without impeachment."
There are two main ways to get to or from Calais. From Ville station in the city center there are frequent shuttle buses to either the Channel port or to Calais Frethun Eurostar terminal. SNCF France has frequent trains operating to Lille or Boulogne, and occasional schedules directly into Paris. The new Eurostar station at Calais Frethun outside the inner city serves the "chunnel" connections into Britain.
Most consider Calais just a commuter city. But there's plenty to see beyond stretching your legs. Less than 15 minutes from the train station, visit the famous Rodin sculpture Les Bourgeois de Calais. The statue serves as a monument to an occurrence in 1347 during the Hundred Years' War, when the city was under siege by the British of over a year. The statue is found just in front of the distinctive Flemish Renaissance style City Hall – one of many buildings using this distinctive architectural approach.
Like long walks along the beach, lighthouses and horses? Calais is your very own personal ad. This seaside town offers you the opportunity to horseback on the sand and a charming little pier where you can hold hands with your paramour. Who needs Paris ?
Should you be heading to The City of Light, the TGV will take you there in 90 minutes. Closer to Calais, visit Dunkirk – just six miles from the Belgian border. One hour or so east by train, the city has the third largest port in France, behind Le Havre and Marseille and is famous for its boisterous Carnival. Thanks to Eurostar service, be in London's St. Pancras station in a bit over 60 minutes.
Just west, find a coast not known to most outside Europe. The Côte d'Opale runs from Calais to Boulogne-sur-Mer. Just as you can see France from the Cliffs of Dover on a clear day, you can see England from this vantage point. It too has beautiful cliffs such as Cape Blanc Nez and Cape Gris Nez. The coastal landscape has inspired artists and writers – including Victor Hugo.
Come to Calais and travel around with your France Rail Pass – you won't be le miserable.
Getting to and from Calais
|From Paris
|From London
|From Lille
|From Wimille Wimereux
|From Boulogne
|From St Omer
|From Hazebrouck
|From Etaples
|From Amiens
|From Arras
|To St Omer
|To Wimille Wimereux
|To Boulogne
|To Hazebrouck
|To Etaples
|To Rang Du Fliers
|To Rue
|To Dunkerque
|To Lille
|To Amiens
|To Ashford
|To Ebbsfleet International
|To London
|To Arras
|To Paris
Calais station(s)
Trains are convenient way to reach any town and city in Europe. All main towns have a railway station, while major cities have more than two railway stations. Nearly all railway stations are located in the city centre. Check our map to locate railway station(s) in Calais.
Calais city guide
Customer reviews
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"Timely, Confortable, inexpensive for the superior class "
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"Took the very short trip to Calais to pick up our car. It was smooth, on time and efficient. A great way to travel "
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"There was no indication anywhere as to where to go once we reached Stuttgart from Paris. Language was a problem since we don't speak German or French. Contradicting instructions were given by the conductors as to where to connect to the next train to Regensburg since there was no direct train from Stuttgart to Regensburg. Other than that, the ride itself, once we got on the train, was okay. "
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"A convenient and quick service to Paris, marred only by duplicate booking of several seats in my 1st Class compartment. There were however many empty seats for me to occupy so it was not too disruptive. "
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"Very comfortable trip across to France from London. The carriages were very clean and easy to access. Luggage storage was easy with storage for the larger bags at the front of our carriage, then a double rack system above our seats for backpacks and smaller hand luggage. We were a group of four so had a central table which was great to share food or play cards, etc. Good sound system to let us know when our station, Calais-Frethun had arrived. "
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"To londen train was on time. There was no room to store the buggy. Return train late because problems in Paris. Normal time at Calais. The ride was okay. "
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"Train travel in Europe, comfortable, easy, value for money "
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"Train was on time and reached the destination on time. Seats were very comfortable. It would have been great if there was an announcement in English to confirm whn u reach the destination. "
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"Nice ride. The only problem is the lack of more services in the Calais-Frethun station - No restaurant, Not enough restrooms. Not enough benches or seats in the waiting area. Other than that the ride was very nice and we enjoyed it. "
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"When we were dropped off at bus station from the ferry bus we weren't sure how to get a bus to the Railway station in Calais so we taxied. The journey was comfortable and there was a storage area for our bags. We taxied from Paris Nord station to b "
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Summer holidays coming to an end
For most, it is now time to get back in training and put in the hard pre-season work, but some players are still enjoying the dying embers of their summer holidays. We will take a look at both sides of the story in the latest 'Last week in the VELUX EHF Champions League'.
Elverum are set for their first campaign in Groups A/B this season and from their opening training session it is clear to see the hype which has been generated. Fans came out in force to support their club and welcome the new arrivals.
German champions Flensburg returned to action with their traditional trip to the Ahus Beach Handball Festival in Sweden. As well as getting an enjoyable workout in the sand, Flensburg showed their class by reaching the final, where they were beaten by Lugi.
The next generation of VELUX EHF Champions League stars are currently competing at the Men's Junior World Championship in Spain. Slovenian club Celje is famous for young talent, so it's no surprise that they are well-represented in the so far unbeaten Slovenian side, while their new signing Diogo Silva leads the top scorer charts with 48 goals in five matches for Portugal.
Za mladinsko reprezentanco 🇸🇮 je izjemen skupinski del tekmovanja. 5⃣ tekem je prineslo 5⃣ zmag, po vrsti so padale reprezentance 🇹🇳, 🇯🇵, 🇺🇸, 🇷🇸 in včeraj še domačini 🇪🇸. Aktualni evropski prvaki so tako med 16 najboljšimi na 🌍, kjer jih čaka 🇰🇷. Srečno fantje v lovu na 🏆🥇🥈🥉! . . . #rkcpl #rkcelje #rkceljepivovarnalasko #rokomet #handball #handtastic #hardwork #team #teamwork #teamspirit #teameffort #slovenija #slovenia #celje #spain 📷: @dominikpekec
The Face App challenge took social media by storm last week as the world shared pictures of what they may look like when they are older. Unsurprisingly, top handball players were no exception to the craze.
Before hopping into pre-season action with rival clubs, Kielce's Blaz Janc, Veszprém's Manuel Strlek and Plock's Marko Tarabochia enjoyed some downtime together in Greece.
Szeged's Stanislav Kasparek went further afield to beautiful Bali.
While his teammate Jonas Källman treated himself for his birthday while in Iceland.
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Welcome to my first Project 100 Pan post.
So its been something like 16 (?) days since i purchased a single beauty related product. And i tell you what, its been so good so far. I keep blinkers on at work & have stopped frequenting my favourite shops & boutiques. I have actually been burning though what i have & i can actually say at this point in time its actually kind of fun.
1 Herbina Maja Spa Body Lotion – This body lotion was a gift from an International beauty blogger. I really really loved this product. It smelt very sweet & flowery, but BF says its watermelon! If i was to ever come across it again i would buy it in a heartbeat.
2 Clean Shower Fresh Body Souffle – I fell in love with this as soon as i used it. Was everything i expected it to be. I am hoping i can pick up another in this years boxing day sales. Well that is if I've finished P100P. I did a full review on this. Its here if you would like to see it.
3 Norsca Anti-yellow Stain Deodorant – I've actually been through a fair few bottles of this. My previous job required me to wear white tops. I freaking hate deodorant stain & get quite paranoid about it so this was a god send. Its never ever stained any of my clothing & it smells very fresh & clean. I still use it now even though my uniform is black. You can generally pick it up on sale too.
4 Illamasqua – Succumb Powder Eye Shadow – I need to replace this immediately. Its my go to colour for a base for my eyes. Its the most prefect colour ever. Its classed as a soft peachy nude with a matte finish. Its just perfect. I was using just about every single day & i feel a little lost without it.
5-a YU.BE Lip Therapy – This lip balm contained vitamin E & camphor. It did taste really strong but i actually like camphor & i didn't have any problem with that. It was very soothing & really helped my dry lips. Its based on a Japanese formula but its actually made in America. I was available at Mecca/kit years ago but then just disappeared. Sad face as they actually have some other great products I purchased mine online recently though. Its not stock from years ago… ha.
5-b Naurko Basics Hydrating lip Balm – Strawberry – Im seriously sad that my Naruko lip balm are coming to an end & running out fast. I found them to be absolutely fantastic. Im trying desperately to find them again but i think its safe to say they have been discontinued & i have no chance. Strawberry was delicious. Tastes like strawberry sauce! I review the whole set here if you would like to see more.
5-c Naurko Basics Hydrating lip Balm – Mint – Ah always predictable & safe mint. Yep its mint, nothing too dramatic here. It was really soothing in my lips & very protective.
6 SK-II Facial Treatment Essence – This was part of my Current Skin Care Routine for September. I purchased this 75ml in i think February & i have only just finished it now. I was only using it at night. Its ever so hydrating & my skin would just lap it up. Im keeping my eye out for the SK-II christmas packs to see what they have on offer & I'm hoping to replace this then. I have substituted this with Shiseido Eudermine Lotion. I have only used it for a few nights now but i think we are going to be firm friends.
7 Marusan Selena Multi-layer Cotton Puff (80 Sheets) – These cotton sheets are pretty fantastic. They have 5 layers to them so you can use them for DIY facial masks using an essence or toner of your choice. They never fluff or pill & are very sturdy. Seriously worth the $3.99USD (aprox $3.84 AUD). I always add a few boxes to my cart when i order from imomoko.
8 Innoxa Super Sensitive Eye Makeup Remover – mmmm I'm so happy this has finally finished. I really did not like it. It stung my eyes, it was a pain to use & it was useless in removing anything. I did a review here if you would like to see it. I most certainly won't be replacing this.
9 Kanebo – Kracie 3D Hadabisei Moisturising Sheet Mask – I grabbed a box of these when i was in Japan as i had never seen a 3D mask before. They had a display of it in the chemist & it was actually my BF who spotted them. Yep i just had to have it. These have a lovely rose scent & are very hydrating. They have the added benefit of collagen, hyalauronic acid & seaweed extract. The 3D aspect is kind of gimmicky but they do a fantastic job in adding a boost of hydration to my skin.
10 My Beauty Diary – Royal Jelly Sheet Mask – Ah My Beauty Diary. Always a staple in my box of masks. This one is like all the others, fits well, has loads of essence & just feels amazing on my skin. The royal jelly helps plump fine lines & has fantastic skin healing properties. My skin always feels deliciously smooth & plump after using this.
Samples – Sadly i haven't quiet finished 10 so i'll put them on the next.
Oh and as for the money earned so far, well i haven't found a jar so that too will appear in the next post.
Product tally: 10\100
Money tally: $20.00


text: Many Palestinians settled in Jordan after Israel's creation Prosecutors said Adnan Abu Oudeh was also charged on Thursday with stirring internal strife following legal complaints by several Jordanians who deemed his comments unpatriotic. The charges carry a maximum sentence of three years in prison, lawyers said. Abu Oudeh who was a senior aide to late King Hussein during clashes between the army and Palestinian guerrillas in 1970 said those behind the complaints had misread his remarks. "I am surprised because they have misread the conclusions of my comments and understood it as an accusation against the state when I am one of its pillars," Oudeh said. The political empowerment of Jordanians of Palestinian origin is a sensitive issue in a country with a population of over 5.7 million, many of Palestinian origin. While Palestinians have a strong influence in business and the private sector, they are widely seen as being marginalised in the public services, the army and senior government posts. Many settled in Jordan after the creation of Israel in 1948 and others are refugees of successive Arab-Israeli wars. SOURCE: Reuters


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Champaign Police Community Relations Plan Posted Online for Comment
Champaign city officials are hoping for plenty of feedback on a draft version of their plan to improve police-community relations. The plan was posted on the city's website last week, and city spokeswoman Joan Walls says they'll be taking comments online through this Friday.
Walls says the plan is distilled from the input they received during the community forum they held on the issue last March. About 300 people attended the forum, which was held in the wake of the fatal shooting by a police officer of Kiwane Carrington last year. Walls says this is a chance for the forum participants to provide feedback on the plan developed from their discussions.
"We released this draft plan to the Forum participants as promised", says Walls, "to ask them to take a look at it, to make sure we've not lost any important information. And if there was something that maybe they heard at the Forum that perhaps was not included, to provide us with feedback. And so there's an opportunity for them to do that, through an electronic survey."
The draft plan lists 32 specific actions meant to improve relations between Champaign police and the community, especially youth.
Walls says the feedback from both forum participants and the general public will be incorporated into the draft plan to be discussed by the Champaign City Council at their August 24th study session.


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Good morning. It's another Terror Tuesday, and today we finally have the memo that Obomba's DoJ says claims outlines their legal justification for assassinating Americans…or anyone else they want to murder. (my bolds throughout)
From NBCnews.com:
A confidential Justice Department memo concludes that the U.S. government can order the killing of American citizens if they are believed to be "senior operational leaders" of al-Qaida or "an associated force" — even if there is no intelligence indicating they are engaged in an active plot to attack the U.S.
The 16-page memo, a copy of which was obtained by NBC News, provides new details about the legal reasoning behind one of the Obama administration's most secretive and controversial polices: its dramatically increased use of drone strikes against al-Qaida suspects, including those aimed at American citizens, such as the September 2011 strike in Yemen that killed alleged al-Qaida operatives Anwar al-Awlaki and Samir Khan. Both were U.S. citizens who had never been indicted by the U.S. government nor charged with any crimes.
NBC says such strikes are emerging as a central issue just before John Brennan's confirmation hearings to head the CIA; Brennan, of course, being a 'key architect' of the program, and acknowledging them in a speech last year claiming drone assassinations were "consistent with the inherent right of self-defense." AG Eric Holder endorsed the constitutionality of the targeted murders of Americans in a speech last year when "government officials determine the target poses "an imminent threat of violent attack."
But the white paper brings an even more expansive parsing of 'self-defense' and 'imminent attack' than either had described earlier.
It refers, for example, to what it calls a "broader concept of imminence" than actual intelligence about any ongoing plot against the U.S. homeland.
Instead, it says, an "informed, high-level" official of the U.S. government may determine that the targeted American has been "recently" involved in "activities" posing a threat of a violent attack *and* "there is no evidence suggesting that he has renounced or abandoned such activities." The memo does not define "recently" or "activities."
The paper lays out a three-part test for making the targeted assassinations of American lawful. The capture of the suspect must be 'infeasible', *and* the strike must be conducted 'according to the law of war principles'.
If, for example, 'US officials' determine that a capture operation might pose 'undue risk' to US personnel, then assassinating them is okey-dokey. No muss, no fuss; no risk to our Special Forces or contract mercenaries, etc. Remember also that any male of 'military age' anywhere near other putative 'bad guys' can assassinated, but he can prove posthumously that he was 'innocent', his family might receive blood money from the military's coffers.
The undated memo is entitled "Lawfulness of a Lethal Operation Directed Against a U.S. Citizen who is a Senior Operational Leader of Al Qa'ida or An Associated Force." It was provided to members of the Senate Intelligence and Judiciary committees in June by administration officials on the condition that it be kept confidential and not discussed publicly.
Whew. The members of the Senate Judiciary and Intelligence Committees had to remain silent; I'm sure they wanted to object (for the cameras, mebbe).
The white paper also includes a more extensive discussion of why targeted strikes against Americans does not violate constitutional protections afforded American citizens as well as a U.S. law that criminalizes the killing of U.S. nationals overseas. It also discusses why such targeted killings would not be a war crime or violate a U.S. executive order banning assassinations.
Read this heinous White Paper here and weep for our nation's soul. Then get pissed and tell everyone you know about this. Organize, resist, and take care of one another.
Rise like Lions after slumber
In unvanquishable number ~
Shake your chains to earth like dew
Which in sleep had fallen on you ~
Ye are many ~ they are few.
~ Percy Bysshe Shelley
You can also read at this morning's Guardian: 'CIA rendition: more than a quarter of countries 'offered covert support'. Report finds at least 54 countries co-operated with global kidnap detention and torture operation mounted after 9/11 attacks.' (by the Open Society Justice Initiative (OSJI), a New York-based human rights organization)


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Agudah South Simchas
Mazel Tov!
Mazel Tov to Charlie & Mushkie Zolty on the Bar Motzvah of their son Gavriel!
Mazel Tov to Sruli & Lindy Wolff on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Binyamin!
Mazel Tov to Bentzy & Mimi Chinn on the birth of a baby girl!
Mazel Tov to Shimon & Judy Sturm and to Mrs Neuberger on the engagement of Hillel to Sarah Emmerich.
May the Zivug be Oleh Yafeh, and may they see much nachas from them!
Baruch & Tamar Wise on the recent birth of their daughter Ana-el Miriam
Mazel Tov to Devorah and Yanky Solomon on their recent marriage!
Mazel Tov to the parents, Rabbi & Rebetzin Kaufman & Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Solomon, and their entire families!
Mazel Tov to the grandparents,
Rabbi and Mrs Yeshua Heschel Kaufman, Mr. and Mrs. Aryeh,
Mr. and Mrs. Pinchas Solomon & Mrs. Vera Solomon
Ari & Yehudit Hofstedter on the birth of a baby boy.
Mazel Tov to the grandparents, Rabbi Uri & Miriam Kaufman & Rabbi Dovid & Shiffy Hofstedter
Shragee & Didi Rosenzweig on the birth of a baby girl, Tzirel Glikel Martha Emma.
Hillel & & Daniella Lichtenstien on the birth of a baby girl, Ariella Hinda.
Aydel & Baruch Zlotnick on their recent marriage.


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Our BPA practice is focused on simplifying processes to create streamlined work routines. That means enhanced productivity and improved service delivery to your students, faculty, and staff. We have used BPA to assist in developing requirements for Workday® deployments.
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Sunday, January 22, 2017, at Hotel Novotel Bengaluru Techpark.
This session is focused on the key mindset differences that Scrum recommends and the practical challenges to implement it in a traditional organization.
Topics to be discussed:
# Current reality of software development.
# Why Agile?
# Agile Manifesto and Principles.
# Scrum Framework at a glance.
# Empirical process vs predefined process.
# Forming high performing teams.
# Role of a Manager in Scrum.
# Playing with backlogs
# Distributed Scrum
# Scrum at scale.
# Scrum beyond software development.
# Being a Certified ScrumMaster.
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This gun helps you apply the two pac Vettec Glue more efficiently.
Recommended for anyone who is using Glue On Shells, Flip Flops, Easyshoes, and especially designed for use
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Also available, Vettec Glue & Mixing Straws.
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The Coolest Cooler – Battery, Blender, USB, and More!
The Coolest Cooler is literally the coolest cooler ever! It's an awesome cooler that comes in three fun colors: Blue Moon, Classic Orange, and Margarita Green. This is great to take to the beach, to a picnic or party, and any other event during those hot summer days (even the hot winter days in the Northeast). The Coolest Cooler can become a part of epic memories with loved ones, family, and friends.
It's 24 x 19 x 17 inches and weighs about 38.5 pounds. The Coolest Cooler includes a built in ice-crushing blender with rechargeable battery, which is great for refreshing cocktails and smoothies. It's good for approximately 16-24 pitchers of whatever kinds of drinks you fancy. It also comes with a Bluetooth outdoor speaker which is splash proof. It's amazing to enjoy hours and hours of your favorite songs to relax and listen to, or even dance to!
There's also a built in Waterproof USB charger, LED lid light, and bottle opener, and double wide wheels. The Coolest Cooler also contains built in plates, a ceramic knife, a corkscrew, and a removable divider/ cutting board. Basically all the things you need to have an amazing time wherever you are. There's absolutely nothing out there like the Coolest Cooler. It really puts other coolers to shame. It's fun, convenient, easy to use, a definite must have for any event.
You can pick up the Coolest Cooler for about $379.00 on Amazon. As long as the Coolest Cooler is present, you know it's a guaranteed party starter!


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Winchcombe is a "Walkers are Welcome" town and a prime centre for people who love the outdoors, especially walking. The status is given to towns and villages that have something special to offer walkers. With pubs, shops and accommodation coupled with a lovely atmosphere and a great location, you can't go wrong.
The historic town is a great walking centre and offers a variety of walks to suit all ages and abilities. There are town walks, historical walks or walks across the unspoilt Cotswold landscape. The variety is diverse, including a Roman villa, a Neolithic burial mound, a steam railway, common land and impressive views across to the Malvern Hills and Wales.
Alternatively there are walks where you can discover the beautiful views of the Cotswolds and the flora and fauna of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Click on the walks summary to see a variety of suggested walks, which are available to download.
- Books of walks around Winchcombe are available from the Tourist Information Centre and other outlets. The walks range from 2.5 to 14 miles
- The official guide to the Winchcombe Way and the Isbourne Way are available from the website or local stockists
- We also offer some downloadable route guides describing walks that include a map. These can be found on the walks page and can be used with an OS Explorer 1:25,000 map.
Winchcombe can probably lay claim to more long distance walks than any other town!
The Cotswold Way National Trail passes along the High Street, taking walkers to Belas Knap long barrow and Cleeve Hill in one direction and Hailes Abbey, Stanton and Broadway in the other. Take the Marchants 606 or Sunday service 606S and walk back. Alternatively, there is now a W2 service between Winchcombe and Cheltenham. The W1 service is a direct route to Winchcombe and the W2 is the more direct bus from Winchcombe to Cheltenham.
There are several new Cotswold Way Circular Walks within easy reach of Winchcombe. Some are figure of eight walks, so you can choose to do the full walk or just the first loop. You can download the routes free from the Cotswold Way website.
The other long distance walks are:
The Gloucestershire Way
The Gloucestershire Way – this 100 mile route starts in Chepstow, meanders through the Forest of Dean before reaching the Cotswolds. Here it forms a loop to Stow on the Wold and Winchcombe on its way to Tewkesbury Abbey. Take the Gloucestershire Way west over Langley Hill to find the Millennium carving of a shepherd with his dog.
- The Isbourne Way
The Isbourne Way – a 14 mile route follows the River Isbourne from its source on Cleeve Hill to its confluence with the Warwickshire Avon at Evesham. Starts at the Washpool on Cleeve Hill, passes through Winchcombe, Toddington, Wormington and Sedgeberrow, and ends at Evesham.
- The Wardens Way
The Wardens Way – this 14 mile walk leaves Winchcombe and heads through the hills via several villages to Bourton on the Water. The walk passes through Naunton, Guiting Power and the Slaughters. This route provides a link between the Cotswold Way National Trail and the Oxfordshire Way
- The Winchcombe Way
A 42 mile figure-of-eight route centred on Winchcombe. The route passes through tranquil villages, across Cleeve Common, past ancient sites, historic houses and spectacular views.
- The Windrush Way
Another 14 mile walk to Bourton on the Water, this time taking to the hills. This route passes through lost medieval villages on its way to the River Windrush.
- St Kenelm's Way
A 60 mile trail from the Clent Hills, identified as the scene of his murder, to Winchcombe and his final place of rest by order of the Pope. This trail recalls the alleged journey taken by the monks of Winchcombe with the Saint's remains.
Alternatively take the GWR railway from Winchcombe Station (Greet) and alight at Gotherington Halt and return using the footpaths.
Taking the Lead – Your dog's welfare
We want you and your dog to be safe in the Cotswolds. Here are some tips from the Kennel Club on protecting your dog:
Wherever you go, following these steps will help keep your pet safe, protect the environment, and show you are a responsible dog owner.
- Control your dog so that it does not scare or disturb farm animals or wildlife.
- When using the new access rights over open country and common land, you must keep your dog on a short lead between 1 March and 31 July – and all year round near farm animals – and you may not be able to take your dog at all on some areas or at some times. Please follow any official signs.
- You do not have to put your dog on a lead on public paths, as long as it is under close control. But as a general rule, keep your dog on a lead if you cannot rely on its obedience. By law, farmers are entitled to destroy a dog that injures or worries their animals.
- If a farm animal chases you and your dog, it is safer to let your dog off the lead – don't risk getting hurt by trying to protect it.
- Take particular care that your dog doesn't scare cows, sheep and lambs, or wander where it might disturb birds that nest on the ground and other wildlife – eggs and young will soon die without protection from their parents.
- Everyone knows how unpleasant dog mess is and it can cause infections, so always clean up after your dog and get rid of the mess responsibly. Also, make sure your dog is wormed regularly to protect it, other animals and people.
In addition, the National Farmers Union say:
- Cows are nosey and may come to investigate, especially if you have a dog with you
- Don't panic or run if cattle follow you – stay calm and walk quickly and quietly around the herd
- Remember cows can be protective of their young. Never get between cows and their calves – go around the herd and rejoin the path as soon as possible


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Thoughts on writing, grammar, the moon, and friends--whatever comes up.
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I love First Friday's here. And this set continues with the high standards of those before.
Each take on the red headed doll is different, haunting, emotional, impacting me with the visual images and worse, I want to read more, and there is no more.
Well done.
~LA Sartor
Well, oops on my entry! That's supposed to be "two-year-old" son, not "two-month-old." I thought I proofread it so carefully! Aargh...
Dean, I fixed it. Such a good little story!
These all have such a haunting quality--they start my imagination working and I want to go further into the stories. Love them!
Oh my gosh! These are all beautiful and very different. Loved reading where the photograph took each other--and absolutely fell in love with each story! What a neat exercise!
Thanks, Ellis. I enjoyed it!
I enjoyed this as well. I often did similar exercises with my students when I taught creative writing at both the high school and university. Interesting that we each responded in a different manner: nonfiction article, short story and poetry.
I loved these stories--each so unique and well done. Jacqueline posted the link to this blog on a writer's forum and I'm glad she did. I'll be checking back for more First Friday Posts!
Three unique interpretations, all wonderful, proving again the limitless bounds of the imagination. Love this feature.
Loved all of these. What different takes. This is a wonderful exercise, Ellis, and you always choose the most intriguing photos. First Friday can't come fast enough.
Wow. Fantastic roundup. The first two were like short films, and I love Jacquie's poem. That photo is cer-eepy.
Great job! Isn't it funny how three authors can write so differently?
Another fun Friday picture time! I loved all of them--thanks!
Thanks for fixing my goof, Ellis! It was fun to see what Joyce and Jacquie made of the picture, too. Always fascinating, the way a writer's mind works. :-)
These were wonderful pieces--all three. And what a photo. Kudos to all.
Loved these, each so creative and each so different. The reason authors should never worry about someone stealing their ideas. We're all different!
I love First Fridays and the great snaps you find, Ellis. These were fun to read and the different interpretations always remind me how we writers see things so differently.
I can see how this would be fun to do. It was certainly fun to read three such inspired responses.
Very well done! Several years ago, 19 authors who wrote short stories for Amazon Shorts wrote an anthology with each story inspired by the cover - a window overlooking a courtyard. The variety of stories was amazing!
What a terrific post. And it's so fascinating the completely different versions each author came up with. Beautiful poem, Jacquie.
The photo reminded me that I still have Barbie's head in a box somewhere. My mother threw away the body not realizing the value an orignal Barbie would bring some day. Who knew?
Wow, great stuff. An evocative photo and three unique responses. And thanks for the inspiration--I wrote a quick piece, too.
Nikki, why don't you post it in a comment? They're such fun to read, it would be nice to see another one.


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The truth is I really do love autism. I do. I love autism because it has changed me and made me one hundred times the person I was before my boy was gifted to my life. I accept and love autism because I accept that my boy is who he is meant to be, he is made exactly as he was meant to be made and the journey we are both on is about helping to strengthen his weaknesses and sharing his radiance.
I don't believe he is a mistake or that he needs to be cured.
I don't believe in lost puzzle pieces.
I don't believe there is any part of my boy that needs fixing.
You may not agree with me and that's okay because, honestly, this is not the first time I have cut against the collective autism grain. Not the first time he and I have stood alone against autism and the majority speakers. For me and my boy, this is our autism, our journey, our one bold stand and I can only speak for our travels. I understand if you don't see your journey the way we see ours. We have embraced traditional therapies as well as consistent discipline and structure but we have often rebelled against the well traveled paths, the flavors of the month, the trendy therapies and we have stood our ground educationally.
Despite the behavioral melt downs and emotional struggles, I will brazenly tell you I would not go back and change one thing if I could. I see him as such a gift and a blessing and, if granted just one wish, I would ask for no do-overs. He has brought radiance to our lives and I just don't know who we would be without him but I'm certain we would be less. I am not sure who he will be "when he grows up" but I know he will continue to be brilliant no matter how close to or far away from perfection he may or may not be ♥. He will be perfectly himself and that will be enough.
Autism is just as beautiful as we let it be if we are fearless enough to let it be.
When I think of changing anything with autism or undoing it…I think, my goodness, there is so much I would lose, so much I wouldn't know, so much I would be incapable of seeing and understanding. And then I realize…NO WAY…I would not change a thing. Different is indeed NOT less. Different can even be more and it can be brilliant if we let it be. That's why I love autism…for all of its beautiful imperfection, for all the ways it grows the adults into better people and allows the child to be the teacher of some awe inspiring lessons. Autism is audacious like that and the audacious truth about autism is that it is brilliance, wrapped up in a mystery, just waiting to be unraveled if you are fearless enough to unlock the sparkle.


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Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Teaser Tuesday
My teaser today comes from the book called: The Bookseller by Cynthia Swanson.
pg. 43
Tears well in my eyes as I study the photographs. So many of these faces, like my cousins', are those I do not see often enough. Some, like Aunt Beatrice and my grandparents, are people who have passed out of my life already. I think suddenly about what it means to grow old.
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July 20, 2018
Mindful Shopping
"But It's On Sale…."
As the sidewalk sales are plentiful and large sections of stores/boutiques are having big sales, we get so easily tempted to tell ourselves…"oh it's only X dollars…I'll get it!!"
Before you hit that GREAT SALE, mindful shopping
And as much as I LOVE shopping, I'm here to tell you to hold off!! Unless it ABSOLUTELY flatters you and you aren't just buying it because you're in the mood, just wanting something new, etc.
I recently read that the average American throws away 81 LBS. of clothing each year… that's WILD! And if you're not tossing, then those unwanted pieces may just be taking up great real estate in your closet/drawers.
Before you hit that GREAT SALE, mindful shopping
This is just a friendly note to challenge you to buy what looks best on you. If there is a new style, color, print you'd like to try that you aren't sure about, then a sale may be your way to go!
Consider me the stylist bug in your ear really making you think before your next purchase :o)
And I've been a victim of many sales, but working on it and wanting to help you out as well!!
Have a stylish, fun week.
Much Love to you,
Do you need help feeling more confident? Want to learn more about styles? I would love to chat with you and see how I can help. Be sure to visit HERE to see how I can better help you.
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As seen on BBC2′s 'Antiques Road Trip'.
The only one of its kind open to the public, this beautiful 15th century Wealden hall house stands in a traditional cottage garden on the edge of the Ashdown Forest in picturesque West Hoathly.
The house was owned in turn by Henry VIII, Thomas Cromwell, Anne of Cleves, Mary I and Elizabeth I. It is now furnished with 17th & 18th century country furniture and domestic objects while the garden is planted with over 170 culinary, medicinal & household herbs. The resident curator gives fascinating tours of the house and garden if requested and you are welcome to bring a picnic to eat in the cottage garden. Download a property leaflet.
Plan your visit: Practicalities, Families, Schools, Adult Group Visits & Tours.
Open: March to October 10.30am to 5.30pm. Sunday 12pm opening. Closed Mondays except during August and Bank Holidays.
Admission: Adult £3.85, child £1.85, concessions £3.25, family £10.00 (1 adult and 4 children, or 2 adults and 2 children), Garden only £1.00.
A reduced price for groups of 15 or more is available, please contact The Priest House for more details.
Gift Aid: Are you able to Gift Aid your admission? If you are a UK tax payer then we can convert your admission to a donation.You pay no more and Sussex Past can recover 25% of your donation from the Government. In return, you will receive a ticket giving you 25% off the admission price, on any returning visits to The Priest House, valid for 1 year.
Contact: The Priest House, North Lane, West Hoathly, West Sussex, RH19 4PP.
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Susan Church BSc (Hons), RNutr (Public Health) is a Registered Nutritionist with over 25 years experience in food composition and dietary assessment.
Susan spent 13 years working for the UK government on nutrition surveillance and policy, specialising in dietary surveys, such as the National Diet and Nutrition Survey and the Low Income Diet and Nutrition Survey, and food composition, including management of McCance & Widdowson's The Composition of Foods.
She provided advice on food composition, food consumption and nutrient intakes to individuals, organisations and committees at local, national and international level, including participation in European projects. Susan managed surveillance and research and development programmes on dietary surveys and nutrients in food, from design, commissioning, and monitoring of projects, to evaluation, reporting and publication of results.
Since 2005, Susan has been a freelance Registered Nutritionist, remaining closely involved in this area, working on major food composition initiatives such as the European Food Information Resource network, Public Health England's nutrient analysis programme and the production of the 7thsummary edition of McCance & Widdowson's The Composition of Foods.
She also undertakes nutrient analysis of recipes and diets using nutritional analysis software and has undertaken recipe analyses for a range of applications, including for government, food manufacturers, websites, magazines and cookery books. In addition, Susan provides training and advice to nutrition professionals on food composition and nutritional analysis of recipes.
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Recipe Analysis: Maximising Accuracy is usually held twice a year in April and September, in London and elsewhere. Bespoke training is also available for businesses – please contact Susan for further information.
No, I do not offer this service to individuals. If you would like nutrition advice, I recommend that you consult a registered dietitian or registered nutritionist offering individual consultations. More information, including links to websites that can help you to locate a registered dietitian or registered nutritionist in your area, is available at NHS Choices.
Fees are available on request as they vary depending on the number of recipes, their complexity, and the outputs required. However, owing to low overheads, Susan is able to offer very competitive rates.
Susan has specialist expertise in nutritional analysis and an outstanding knowledge of food composition data sources. She is able to offer impartial advice and accurate recipe analysis at competitive rates.


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If you are special someone enjoys a challenge, loves trying something new, and would relish magnificent 360 degree views of the Gold Coast region, then a SkyPoint Climb Gift Certificate is the ultimate gift idea. Completing the Climb is an achievement in itself - so add to their celebration and turn it into one they will remember forever.
Purchase your Gift Certificate and show your loved ones just how much you admire their adventurous spirit. The SkyPoint Climb Gift Certificate is valid for 12 months and we have a range of different gift vouchers on offer including:
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Step into the open air and conquer SkyPoint's highest summit by day, witnessing breathtaking 360 degree views of the Gold Coast's golden beaches, the city skyline and lush hinterland.
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As the sun sets over the hinterland, journey to the SkyPoint Climb summit and marvel at the amazing view, it is a picturesque and magical experience!
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Reward yourself after you conquer Australia's highest external building walk with a delicious meal from SkyPoint's all-day dining menu. This package includes the SkyPoint Climb (day and twilight options available) and a $20 dining voucher ($15 for pensioners and children) to be used on any of the all-day dining menu options.
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Adult Bible Study
Wednesday night at 6:30pm
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Group Leader: Pastor Clint Carter
Any questions contact Pastor Clint email@example.com
Youth Group
Sunday night at 6pm and Wednesday night at 6:30pm
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Group Leader: Greg Smith
Any questions contact Greg Smith. firstname.lastname@example.com
First Saturday 9-11:30am and Third Thursday 6pm
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Group Leaders: Bobby Kersey & Noah Martinez
Any questions contact Clint Carter
Ladies Bible Study
Tuesdays at 10:00am
(Adult Education Bldg. Room 401)
Group Leader: Barbara Broom
Ladies Bible Study is back! We meet on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Join us to share / study / grow with your sisters in Christ. Everyone is welcome!
Kingdom Kids
Wednesday night at 6:30pm
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Group Leader: Andrea Confer
Bring the children! Kingdom Kids is divided into two age groups. The Squires are from Kindergarten - 2nd grade, and the Knights are 3rd - 5th graders. For information about our activities, please pick up a copy of Kingdom Kids News, a monthly newsletter that has the activity schedule and event descriptions. On the back of every issue is Parent Connection, which will keep you up to speed with the Children's Church lessons so you can reinforce the concepts learned on Sundays.
Any questions contact Andrea Confer email@example.com
Bible Buddies
Sunday night at 6:00pm
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Group Leader: Andrea Confer
Bible Buddies is for kids K4 - 5th grade. This is a great time for learning various Bible skills.
Good News Club
Tuesday at 2:30pm (during the school year)
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Group Leaders: Andrea Confer and Clint Carter
If you are interesting in helping with Good News Club at Waterloo Elementary, please contact Andrea Confer.
Celebrating Recovery
Monday night at 6:30pm
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Group Leader: E.J. Speed
Celebrate Recovery's focus is to fellowship and celebrate God's healing power in our lives through eight recovery principles and twelve Christ centered steps.
Grief Support Group
1st Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm
(Adult Education Building Room 401)
Group Leader: Sandy Griffin & Rhonda Cantrell
Have you suffered the lost of a loved one and struggling to recover. Cedarwood has a group for you. The Grief Support Group is a group of people going through the same things you are.
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Everyone knows those funky looking colorful lava lamps, right? They can be pretty fascinating to look at, especially for kids!
Well, here you will find an easy tutorial to replicate those same lava lamps at home using Mason jars!
Making them can be a really fun activity to do with your kids! They will LOVE it, trust me!
Plus, as a decoration, these can give a really cool vintage feel to your home.
Enjoy and don't forget to send me pictures of the results! ;)


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I woke up at two PM today after a very long day yesterday. Long, but also more pleasant than I'd anticipated, all things considered. I did, after all, have a date with a humongous needle.
The following post is a public-service announcement for radiologists, as well as anyone and everyone who needs to have an MRI Arthrogram on their hip in the near future, be you athletic, arthritic, or accident prone. My radiologist took a very different approach to the procedure. Instead of entering vertically, he went in horizontally. While I was initially skeptical (read: ready to bolt out of the room), his technique was much less painful than the standard method. I never want to have a "normal" hip MRA again.
As I mentioned in my last post, the standard operating procedure for performing an MRA on the hip involves sticking a really big needle into the patient's groin. This sucks for several reasons.
Even though your radiologist has magical x-ray vision to guide you, because she or he is entering vertically, their margin for error goes up. I once had a radiologist wiggle a needle that was a good six inches inside of me because he realized he hadn't quite hit the spot he needed to.
By entering horizontally, the radiologist was able to do that guess work ahead of time. He had me lay on a "pointer." Instead on manipulating a needle, he manipulated that pointer, until the x-ray showed that he'd found the right angle to get where he needed to go. After that, all he had to do was match the angle of entry laid out for him.
Standard hip MRAs also suck because…. you're sticking a needle in a human being's groin. If you had to stick yourself with a needle, would you rather stick it in your stomach or your arm? Answer's pretty simple right?
I was worried at first that going in from the side of my hip would mean travelling through more muscle, and—since the tear they're looking for is on the groin side of the hip—reduce the likelihood of the dye actually illuminating the part of the acetabulum that needed seeing. The latter concern won't be fully assuaged until I get my results, but the former… that was pretty instantaneous. A giant needle in the side of your hip is less painful than a giant needle in your groin, period.
Now that I've had this procedure done both ways, I can say with certainty that it takes longer to recover from the MRA if you enter through the groin. While this new approach caused a different kind of pain (a pain with which I was unfamiliar, and therefore unprepared for) it was easier to walk immediately following the procedure. Today, instead of feeling like I have a water balloon in my groin, I feel a soreness that, if unpleasant, is certainly more bearable. It just feels like my side is a little tender, a little swollen. It's pain, sure, but it's not exactly going to ruin my day.
I was terrified when I first realized I was going to be worked on by a "rogue radiologist," so I asked him why he opted for this non-traditional approach. His response was very heartening. To paraphrase, when he began practicing, he realized that he'd only ever been taught by radiologists, and that there may just be other doctors out there who knew things he didn't. So he sought out orthopedic surgeons and asked them at what point of entry patients feel the least pain, and changed his approach accordingly.
And yet it is.
No radiologist in their right mind is going to change the way they perform a hip MRA because their patient walks in holding a copy of my blog post, but I want to encourage people to circulate this post to their doctor friends, and especially their radiologist friends. If even one doctor finds themselves moved to have a conversation based on this story, than this post was 100% worth my time.
"The Six Million Dollar Scholar" is the personal blog of Andrea Milne, a Ph.D. candidate in modern U.S. History at the University of California, Irvine. To get the story behind the blog's name, click here.


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January 10th is the feast of St Gregory of Nyssa (OrthooxWiki here; Pope Benedixt XVI here and here; Georges Florovsky here).
Gregory sees an example of the mystical ascent to God in the figure of Moses the Lawgiver and in the appearance of God on Mount Sinai.
The people were ordered to purify themselves, and the mountain was covered with a cloud and illuminated by fire.
"By the power of God alone and without any other implement the air formed itself into individual words. These words were not only distinct, but they proclaimed the divine commandments."
The people were afraid to ascend the mountain to listen, and only Moses entered the cloud.
He himself became invisible when he penetrated the ineffable mystery of the Divinity and was in communion with the Invisible One."
The appearance of God begins with light, and Moses had once seen God in His radiance in the Burning Bush. Now, having become closer to perfection, he saw God in a cloud and, sheltered by a cloud, he participated in eternal life.
In Gregory's interpretation the first steps away from the path of error are light. A closer examination of that which is hidden leads into a cloud, which replaces visible things.
Finally the soul enters the innermost sanctuary of the knowledge of God "which is enveloped on all sides by the divine cloud. Everything that can be seen and comprehended remains outside, and all that is left for the vision of the soul is that which is invisible and incomprehensible. In this cloud is God."
The Divinity is "beyond the reach of the understanding." As man ascends, the "inaccessible nature of Divinity" gradually becomes revealed to him and reason sees God in "the invisible and incomprehensible," in "a radiant cloud."
Even when it reaches this cloud the soul realizes that it is as far from perfection as if it had never set out. According to Gregory, it is exactly this that is the highest truth of all.
Our true knowledge is that we do not and cannot know because that which we seek is beyond our cognition. By its very nature the Divinity is higher than knowledge and comprehension.
The first principle of theology must be that God is inaccessible. That which can be contemplated cannot be conceptually expressed.
Whoever claims that God can be known merely shows that he has abandoned the One Who truly exists in favor of something which exists only in the imagination and which does not contain true life, for this life cannot be expressed by concepts.
Georges Florovsky (1893-1979; Eastern Orthodox): "St Gregory of Nyssa" in The Eastern Fathers of the Fourth Century.


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Physically they may look flushed and their eyes may be red and glassy. As the individual continues to drink they become sleepy, have trouble understanding or remembering things, and begin to easily lose their balance. Their vision becomes blurry and they become confused, dizzy and may stagger. Many people that drink become highly emotional or aggressive. The more the individual continues to drink the more sever these effects actually become.
Many of us have someone in our life, a relative or a friend who is battling an addiction to alcohol or knows someone who is. This is why it is of utmost importance for the youth of Los Angeles to be educated on the dangers and consequences of alcohol. This will allow them to achieve their goals and dreams without the detour of battling an addiction to alcohol in their lifetime. Narconon Arrowhead wants to make sure that Los Angeles' youth have every opportunity to prosper as they become young adults working in the community. This is why Narconon Arrowhead has our drug educational specialist travel to Los Angeles and its surrounding areas to speak with the youth in their schools about the dangers and realities of alcohol abuse. The best defense against any addiction is knowledge.
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Most companies claim that integrity is foundational to their mission. In practice, however, it is becoming increasingly difficult to protect a company's reputation. Learn more at https://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=1929
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In dramatic scenes outside a school in Sao Paulo an armed robber's attempt to hold up mothers outside a school backfired lethally when a brave off-duty cop emerged from the frightened crowd and gunned him down.
Footage shows the suspect named as Elivelton Neves Moreira, aged 21, approach the private school as mothers with their children gathered for a Mother's Day Celebration. However, his attempted robbery was thwarted when military police officer Katia da Silva Sastre, aged 42, pulled out her service weapon and fired three shots at close range. Moreira fired once but missed.
Moreira, who would later die in hospital, was then pined to the ground by Sastre who put her foot on his back and pointed her gun at his head.
Officer Sastre, the mother of two girls, was hailed a hero by the Sao Paulo Governor Marcio Franca for her bravery under fire. She had shown "dexterity, technique and courage," he said.
The officer, who has two decades of experience in the military police, said she wanted to shoot the man at a close range and neutralize him before he could hurt anyone. "I reverted to the training. I just thought about defending mothers, children, my own life and my own daughter," Da Silva told Brazilian newspaper O Globo.


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Article-based lesson
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Article-based lesson
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In today's post I am using one article for two speaking lessons or conversational sessions. Before I move on, let me explain what I mean by a conversational session. This is a lesson during which you share an article with your learner, and you just talk about the article. It is a freer type of lesson. If you see opportunities for linguistic development, seize them. If your learner asks questions about words or grammar points, go ahead and answer them. The main goal is to get the learner to talk though, have some sort of chit-chat session. This is for those days when your BE students are tired and want something more laid back. The fact that this is a lesson based on authentic material makes it more motivating for your learners.
You can use this material with your Business English students or even adult learners. It is more appropriate for learners who are B1+ and above. When I used it, we spent about 30-40 minutes reading and talking about it. The lesson is based on the BBC news article which can be found here.
Lesson 1
Brief lesson description:
The lesson begins with some warmer questions and questions related to a picture. Students then move on to read the article in sections and answer the questions following each section.
Lesson 2
Brief lesson description.
If you have two or more learners, why not try jigsaw reading? What you can do is cut the text in two pieces. Put your students in pairs. One student reads one part of the article and takes notes, the other student reads the other half of the article and then takes notes. Once both students have read and taken notes of their halves, you take away their articles and then tell them to summarise the whole text and tell it to you.
My experience using this article:
This article got my learners talking initially about the Barbie doll and information related to this childhood toy (contoversial and non-controversial). We then talked about big companies making mistakes in marketing, the marketing of toys etc. We also discussed the Chinese market and the difference between the Chinese and European customer/ market.
The Lesson
The article and pictures were taken from the BBC news website. The Questions are my own creation.
Enjoy the session and please let me know how it went : )
Till next time.....
My experience using this article:
This article got my learners talking initially about the Barbie doll and information related to this childhood toy (contoversial and non-controversial). We then talked about big companies making mistakes in marketing, the marketing of toys etc. We also discussed the Chinese market and the difference between the Chinese and European customer/ market.
The Lesson
Warmer questions:
1. When you think of childhood toys which ones come to your mind? Are there any you associate with girls?
2. Look at the picture. What do you think the article is about?
3. The title of the article is Can Barbie conquer China. Tell your teacher what you think the article is about.
4. What steps would you take in order to promote the Barbie doll in China?
Can Barbie conquer China article from BBC news (Business) link found here
At 36,000 sq ft it must have been the biggest Barbie house ever created.
In 2009 the world's largest toy maker, US firm Mattel, set its sights firmly on the Chinese market, opening a flagship store in Shanghai.It was using a toy that in her 50 years had conquered all before her.Created in 1959, Barbie is today sold in 150 countries and has won the hearts and minds of little girls as far afield as Mumbai and Buenos Aires.She has thrived almost everywhere, despite regular criticism from feminist groups who have decried her influence on young girls' body image and ambitions. Even in markets where she is triumphant Barbie continues to court controversy.But it is in China, arguably the most important consumer market in the world, where the all-conquering doll has stumbled on her kitten heels.
The Shanghai Barbie store closed in 2011, just two years after its grand opening.Now, as Barbie attempts to crack China once again, has Mattel learnt from its earlier failure?
1. When did Mattel first open a store in China?
2. Was the opening of the store successful?
3. Think of reasons why the launching of the store was not successful and tell your teacher.
Now read the next part of the text
Barbie's CV
- On 9 March 1959 Barbie was unveiled at the New York Toy Fair; the date is her official birthday
- Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts
- Mattel claims she has had more than 150 careers
- She became a business executive for the first time in 1985 and an astronaut in 1965
- More than one billion Barbie dolls have been sold around the world
1. When's Barbie's birthday?
2. How many careers has she had? Can you name a few?
Now, read on.
Trouble in store
The 2009 opening of the Shanghai store was not done by half measures.It was not so much a shop as a lifestyle concept.A grand spiral staircase surrounded by more than 800 different Barbies climbed the building.And it was not just aimed at children.
The entrance to the spa at the now closed Shanghai Barbie store
Mattel was marketing the Barbie lifestyle to women in their 20s.Clothing lines for women as well as young girls were part of the key products. Real life brides-to-be were invited to coo over a Vera Wang Barbie wedding dress. "It was confusing," says Benjamin Cavender of China Market Research Group. "No-one knew what the brand stood for and so instead of going for cute they went towards sexy." As well as clothes and design-your-own dolls, shoppers could eat in the Barbie restaurant, relax in the Barbie Spa and drink in the Barbie cocktail lounge.
But the problem was not enough people knew who Barbie was. "It wasn't like in other countries where generations of women had grown up with Barbie," Mr Cavendar says.
"They created this massive experience but not enough people came to find out about it as the concept of Barbie wasn't a pre-existing draw in China."
1. What were some of the problems with the Barbie store?
Now, read on.
Don't think pink
The massive store was located on Huaihai Road, one of the most prestigious shopping streets in Shanghai.But on the ground floor it was not clear to anyone passing exactly what was inside - you had to enter the store and climb an escalator to feel the impact of the design.
Plus a pink light shone outside. In China, a pink light district is associated with a much more adult style of trade than selling toys and clothes.And despite the location being sought after, it wasn't easily accessible for shoppers."There was nowhere to park your car and it was not near a subway station," says Mr Cavender. "If you can't get to it and you don't already know about Barbie, you're just not going to go."
1. What was the problem with the colour of pink?
2. Are there any other problems regarding the location of the store mentioned in the article?
Now, read on.
Too frivolous?
"Joy and learning are like oil and water in China," a Mattel executive recently told the Wall Street Journal.
His point was that the first time round Barbie may have been too frivolous for the Chinese market.The toy market in China, however, is big - and growing.Between 2009 and 2013, it nearly doubled in size to be worth about £5.5bn (53.8bn yuan; $8.7bn), according to Euromonitor.Video games are far and away the biggest category in the market.
But Mattel has done well - as a company it is the fifth biggest toy maker in China with 1.4% of the overall market.Its most successful offering is the more learning-oriented Fisher Price brand, the 14th biggest toy brand in China, according to Euromonitor. And Barbie could be going the same way.
1. What do you understand by the phrase "Joy and learning are like oil and water in China"
a. oil and water mix well.
b. oil (learning) is heavier/ more important than water (joy)
c. learning and joy do not go together
2. What games are popular in China?
Now, read on.
Barbie's back
In 2013 Mattel brought Barbie back to the Chinese market. Only this time instead of clothes by Oscar De La Renta she had a violin and you could buy Barbie for the much more affordable price of $13 (£8.20).This year there was another launch - a "specialty" Barbie doll in the likeness of Chinese actress Fan Bingbing.
Heralding the launch of the doll Mattel declared: "[Fan Bingbing's] collaboration with Barbie will give purpose and meaning to play and help ignite the spark inside girls across China to 'Shine Your Way'."So it's clear that Barbie has learnt that to succeed in China today you have to have a sense of purpose, but then she didn't get the keys to the super-deluxe dreamhouse and the perfect boyfriend Ken by being just a pretty face.
Fan Bingbing, the face of Barbie in China in 2014
List the changes Mattel made to the launching of the Barbie doll in China
The article and pictures were taken from the BBC news website. The Questions are my own creation.
Enjoy the session and please let me know how it went : )
Till next time.....


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text: In 1929 Hermann Fendt built the first real tractor with the help of his father. Until 1959 they called this type of vehicle 'Dieselrösser'. This tractor had a 1 cylinder diesel motor which could generate a power of 6PS. Furthermore, it was equipped with a ZF transmission unit and a Sachs clutch. The model Dieselross F18 followed in 1938 and was the first tractor which had pneumatic tyres and a change underload and independent power take-off shaft. However, no one suspected that Fendt would become one of the most important manufacturers of tractors in Germany. The green tractors from the Allgäu quickly made a name for themselves and stood early on for reliability. A further milestone in the Fendt story was the introduction of the Fendt-Farmer range in the 60s and the introduction of the Vario transmission system in 1995. To this day Fendt belongs to the most popular German producers of tractors and is always finding new ways and possibilities to make the work of farmers easier and still more efficient. Fendt has in total 7 different tractor series on the market today. The 200 V/F/P, 200, 300, 400, 714-124, 800 and 900 series are all equipped with the extra Vario which points to the Vario transmission unit. The tractors which back then could generate a power of 6PS now have a performance of up to 390PS/ 287kW (Fendt Vario 939).


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Buck up, Bears fans! Backup QBs? We've lived it before (Paging P.T. Willis)By Justin Kaufmann
Buck up, Bears fans! Backup QBs? We've lived it before (Paging P.T. Willis)By Justin Kaufmann
The overcast skies on this dreary Monday morning are not a coincidence. Chicago is in mourning. News should be confirmed today that Bears Quarterback Jay Cutler will miss the remainder of the regular season and quite possibly the playoffs, due to a broken thumb on his throwing hand.
Now is the time, Chicago. Let it all out. Get it out. I know. It hurts. Let's all take a moment to share a cry. Here, I'll help. There will be no more of this:
It will probably be more of this:
This news comes after Jay Cutler arguably had his best day as a Bear. With his arm, his legs and his toughness, Cutler showed why the Bears went out and got him. He also was leading a now 7-3 Bears team that many Sunday morning analysts said is the only team that could give Green Bay a run for the title.
I've received condolences far and wide from friends and family. It kind of feels like a loved one has passed.
The Bears become the only legitimate NFC playoff contender to lose their starting quarterback for the season. But this isn't the first time. We all remember the smashing success stories of back-up quarterbacks leading their team to playoff glory. Stories like Steve Fuller, Doug Flutie, Mike Tomczak, P.T. Willis, Shane Matthews, Steve Walsh and Kyle Orton. All of those names bring back victorious memories, right Bears fans? Oh wait. Yikes.
It's not all gloom and doom. Hanie and the Bears are in a position to still win some games and still contend for a playoff spot. And truthfully, the team is not in a dire situation like when, say Shane Matthews or P.T. Willis was forced into action. Hanie seems to have a grasp on the offense and showed glimpses of competence during the NFC Championship game after Cutler left with a knee injury. And the Bears are in rhythm with an easy schedule in front of them.
But still...can someone cook me up a casserole? I'm mourning and in no mood to cook.
Here are some random observations from watching the Bears beat up on the Chargers:
- Cutler was brilliant. But to quote This is Spinal Tap: "There's a fine line between stupid and clever." Cutler was just on, and somewhat lucky. There have been many games like yesterday where Cutler throws three picks instead of threading the needle for a third down conversion. There were a couple throws that were "brilliant" that I've seen before, when they were called "reckless."
- Does Mike Martz like Caleb Hanie? I don't think he does. Uh-oh.
- The Bears defense was penalized for "excessive group celebration." (Insert Occupy Chicago joke here). Mine? The Bears were penalized for excessive group celebration. Refs pepper-sprayed the unit and moved them back half the distance to the goal line.
- So who do we blame on the interception play that Cutler broke his thumb on, trying to stop the Chargers' defensive touchdown (which he did, and saved the game). The pass was intercepted because Johnny Knox slipped on the route. The announcer (Phil Simms) blamed the slip on Knox leaning forward too much. What? Is that the reason? Is anyone blaming the Soldier Field turf? Either way, Cutler's injury was caused by the Bears' biggest weakness: Either bad receiving play or terrible turf. So Jerry Angelo or Rahm Emanuel actually broke Cutler's thumb. You pick. Oh, and I dropped Knox from my fantasy team for that play. I know he had a good game, but I don't want players on my squad falling down on the job. It's the principle.
- I don't like to gossip, but maybe Cutler broke his own thumb after hearing that his lady is being accused of messing around with a Kardashian's man.
- Look! A Roy Williams' sighting! Roy Williams caught a few passes on one scoring drive. It was as close to a QB/#1 WR relationship we've seen in a while. They were in rhythm and it was less about the play call and more about Williams winning his battle on every play. That's what a #1 WR does. Man, that would have been awesome for the month of December.
- So the dude from Avatar is doing the Call of Duty commercials? You are a movie star. Can you give some of the scraps to other hunky actors? Jeesh.
- Maybe it's time for Charles Tillman to get a sponsorship deal. He's going to make the Pro Bowl this year, but I'm talking something along the lines of UFC. Or maybe some new chip product that packs a punch? Or Charles Tillman's Fruit Punch! Charles Tillman's Punch Out! Charles Tillman's school for street fighting!
- Did you see the shot of Virginia McCaskey yesterday? Close up, she was drinking what looked like a can of Diet Dr. Pepper. Is she sneaking in her own beverage to Soldier Field? What's up with that, security?
- Finally, the new holiday commercials have really ramped up. I'm putting my resources into a holiday themed blog post: Has anyone ever bought their spouse a Lexus as a holiday gift? Most Lexus dealers will probably lie and say they have, but I need to get to the bottom of this. It just seems really far-fetched, right? And really, with the economy in the crapper, I'm going to buy my wife a $50,000 car, plus $350 for a huge, red bow?


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Tired of Tic-Tacs? Try biting down on South Korea's new golf ball-sized "kiss apple" instead.
Nothing kills romance like bad breath, but if Tic Tacs aren't your thing, consider chomping down an apple before leaning in for a kiss.
At least that's what researchers in South Korea are suggesting, with their pocket-sized "Kiss Apple" developed to combat halitosis. How To Prevent An Awkward First Date
Considering the zestiness of South Korean cuisine, it isn't surprising that that researchers at the country's Rural Development Administration are eager to engineer new breath-freshening solutions. Not to mention that apples are healthier than Altoids. Apparently, Morning Breath Is Super-Sexy In The Morning
"We want young people to eat many apples and came up with the idea of portable apples for your bags," said researcher Hwang Hye-Sung, who aims to mass-produce the apples within two years. 5 Kissing Mistakes To Avoid
Toting an apple in your clutch may sound inconvenient, but don't worry, science has got you covered. Researchers say that the apples will be the size of a golf ball. Pretty manageable, right? And unlike mints, the "kiss apples" can clean your teeth while freshening your breath.
Potential South Korean customers aren't so convinced. Kim Min-Jung, a 28 year-old office worker, told reporters that eating an apple on a date can ruin the romance unless you were already expecting a kiss. We can't say we disagree. It's hard to go wrong with a pocketful of cinnamon breath strips. Surreptitiously popping in a mint can be awkward enough, so quietly chewing an apple before kissing somebody requires a finesse than most of us simply don't possess.
If you are interested in replacing mints with natural breath fresheners, though, there are plenty of foods and herbs you can consume while waiting for South Korea's "kiss apples" to hit the market. Crunchy veggies like carrots and celery increase saliva production, which rinses out odor-causing bacteria. Vitamin C-rich fruits like berries, oranges and melons not only curb bacteria growth, but they fight gum disease and gingivitis, two major causes for halitosis. If you love dairy, eat a serving of yogurt each day to reduce hydrogen sulfide in the mouth. Finally, if you're on the go, carry a sprig of fresh coriander or rosemary in your pocket. Chew on a leaf before greeting your date with a kiss, and he'll surely lean in for another one before the night's over.


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We have all at one time or another taken pictures of things we find interesting and close to our heart, (i.e. family members, our pets, homes, nature, etc…), all in an attempt to capture the moment at its best. With new technology, we are able to capture images of the most intriguing minute object and study its colors, texture, structure, and size, enabling us to learn more about nature, our body and the iris and its influence in our lives.
The eyes however are one of those minute structures that have fascinated humans for thousands of years. The interest in iris study has been named "IRIDOLOGY." This study dates back to Egyptian times, Bible writings and others. What is of particular interest, is that it was taught as part of medical studies in the USA, until the early 1930's, and it is still in use in the medical field today in different parts of the world, mainly Europe. After 1935 alternative practitioners embraced this study and brought it to our attention.
Today, research from past iris studies is used as a foundation. At present, clinical research is being contributed by our medical colleagues from Germany, Italy, France, Russia, England, Australia and Greece. These studies include areas of Embryology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Emotional, Psychological, Time Risk, Sclerology and several others areas. Given this new research, iridology has a new terminology being "Multidimensional Iridology" termed as such by Dr. Daniele Lo Rito.
As hospital waiting rooms overflow and doctors' offices reach their limited capacities, baby boomers are seeking new modalities for their health issues. Some of these issues involve symptoms before disease sets in. In recent years, iridology is looked upon by many as their alternative option of choice. The very fact that Iridology is being used by some medical doctors around the world as a diagnostic tool, earns consideration as a science that opens doors on many levels. Being in this country & for all intended purposes, we will use this study as an analytical and not a diagnostic tool, therefor not replacing your medical doctor's professional advice and recommendations.
First I would like to thank Coach Don White for extending this opportunity to enlighten the public on this topic.
IRIDOLOGY: In Multidimensional Iridology we exam several zones, including the pupil, inner pupillary border (IPB), iris and sclera.
The pupil zone is a relatively new research and is subdivided into 36 squares. A team of medical doctors brainstormed to see what if, any information can be determined by specific signs found within these 36 geometrical divisions of the pupil. Being part of their research team, I had the privilege of seeing a 76% attainability with this work, including our thyroid. For the purpose of our example, the 4th square is one of the zones examined for possible symptoms related to thyroid (see picture below)
Another area that we examine in iridology is our blueprint/genetics, the iris. The probability of two irises producing the same code is nearly impossible. Its unique pattern is formed by the 10th month of age and remains unchanged throughout one's lifetime. Therefore there are two areas of interest when we examine for thyroid potential genetic predisposition. The first is related to gestation and the second is genetics.
Let's consider the time of gestation! Ask yourself, is it possible that situations, physical, emotional, or otherwise during time of gestation, are felt, recorded, and retained by the developing embryo? Is there truth to this statement, "(Psalm 139:16) your eyes even saw me as an embryo, all its parts were written in your book regarding the days when they were formed, before any of them existed."
What if the embryo records and holds these memories? What is the end result of these memories for the unborn child? If the trauma occurs during your second month of gestation, the thyroid may be altered! Note the chart developed for these organs and its relation to the organ under consideration, our thyroid. In the first chart you will see the embryogenesis chart and in the second an example of the iris representing the thyroid zone in the ascending colon.
The next observation is the iris structure. In the same iris picture this person not only has the embryogenesis as demonstrated above but note the opening of fibers located in the thyroid genetic iris chart, this genetics iris zone is added to our equation.
The increase percentage of reliability is attained as we merge other iridological signs. Example, pigmentations are not a part of our iris genetic structure, rather they will appear during our lifetime holding two significance, color and location. Note that in this picture there is a pigment located between 2 and 3 o'clock, our thyroid zone in the iris.
The Inner Pupillary Border (IPB), holds information directly related to our spinal cord. The IPB is a representation of 26 spaces (7 cervical + 12 thoracic + 5 lumbar + 1 sacrum + 1 coccyx = 26). An alteration in the zone representing C7 vertebrae may be an indicator for verification of spinal subluxation. The spinal vertebras bring energy to different organs, as is the case with C7.
Nutrition – (A) – Glucosinolates is a natural ingredient found in raw cruciferous foods such as cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. Once these foods are chewed
they release an oil that inhibits the uptake of iodine. You can minimize the effects by properly cooking these foods. (B) – Low fat diet! Vitamin A and D are fat soluble needed for protein and calcium assimilation. (C) – There are two types of soy products, non-fermented and fermented. Soy milk, meats, nuts and chips are nonfermented, not good for the thyroid that is underactive. On the other hand, for most people fermented soy, like miso, natto and tamari are healthy but still questionable for hypothyroidism.
Environmental – Radiation exposure, environmental contaminants, are triggers for 30% of autoimmune thyroid disease, 70% of this risk goes to genetics.
Emotional – If you are constantly battered by words that give you a sense of insecurity, either stemming from the present and/or past, that sense of psychological disturbance may affect your thyroid.
Physical – A study published in 2005 in "Neuro-endocrinology" showed that exercise 30 minutes a day, five days a week, can help reduce the symptoms associated with hyper or hypothyroidism. It also brought to light that this routine of exercise increases the circulation level of the thyroid related hormone.
Habits – I recently had two chimneys cleaned by two different companies. Their new technique is to clean them from the inside of our home! Picture the scene, the worker sitting on the floor, head in the fireplace and black dirt coming down as they proceed to clean the chimney. All this soot with no protection for what he was breathing. When I made mention of the possible benefits to having a mask, they both mentioned that the work at our home was not enough to put a mask on! Do you agree? When is it enough! Smoking, drugs, hygiene and pollutants can they be a catalyst to throat issues including thyroid?
As the different points of view confirm our thyroid under consideration, we recommend verifying with your doctor, either in past or present exams, if that organ was or is in question! Next examine the family history, genetics can play a role in the future outcome of that organ. By examining all areas that may be influential: habits, environmental, emotional, physical, nutritional etc…, one can minimize the negative influence that will trigger a medical illness.
In conclusion, our human body has so many complex organs masking untold stories, that will only be completely unveiled when science and nature form a bond of union.