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Marrakesh – or Marrakech – is a town in the north west of Morocco in Northern Africa, best described as a heady cocktail of the old and the new. While tourism is its main earner, it is still a functioning city.
The hustle and bustle of modern life jostles with ancient tradition along the thin alleys and in the market squares. The criss-cross of telephone wires and honking traffic jams intertwine with the archways and intricate patterns of Moorish design.
The heart of the city's artistic culture is music. In the medina quarter of Marrakesh is a square called Djemaa el Fna. Here you can hear some of the country's best musicians playing alongside street musicians, snake charmers and story-tellers.
This is also where the annual Marrakesh International Film Festival is held, an event that is making great strides in its prestige and has been compared to Cannes.
The Festival of Popular Arts takes place around the end of June or beginning of July and the Gnaoua Festival takes place in the third week of June in Essaouira.
There is so much to see in this dusty, vibrant city and really there is no bad time to visit. The summertime heat is extreme, so. follow the locals and rest in the peak of the day's heat. Or you could escape to a luxurious hammam, a traditional Turkish spa.
The cold of the winter nights are a startling but exotic contrast to the warm days.
Dress code in Marrakesh
Although there is no specific dress code in Marrakesh, if you dress like you're headed for the beach you'll stick out like a sore thumb. Respect the culture around you by covering your shoulders and kinees. Long trousers and shirts with collars are usual for men while women should cover legs and arms to avoid unwanted attention.
Marrakesh climate
Marrakesh enjoys a hot, semi-arid steppe climate with incredibly hot summers, warm winters and comfortably hot springs and autumns. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies between 6°C and 38°C, rarely dropping below 5°C or rising above 43°C. There is a large difference between the daytime and night time temperatures across the seasons, with average highs during the daytime dropping 13°C-15°C by the coolest part of the night.
Rainfall is very low all-year-round, contrary to the sunshine hours which are consistently high throughout the year.
Spring Weather in Marrakesh
Spring – classed as March, April and May – is the best season to visit Marrakesh because the weather is pleasantly warm, with just a small amount of rainfall. At this time of year the average temperature is around 19°C, climbing as the season progresses. Average highs range from 25°C to 29°C, whilst average lows range from 11°C to 15°C.
Since the temperatures drop so sharply at night, the evenings can feel a bit chilly at this time of year, so make sure you take a light coat or jacket to keep you warm after the sun sets.
Each day, Marrakesh enjoys between eight and nine hours of sunshine, along with a median cloud coverage which ranges from 33% (mostly clear) to 47% (partly cloudy). With such a high number of sunshine hours and such little cloud coverage, you'll get plenty of sun during your spring holiday in Marrakesh, so make sure you take light and airy clothing, plus suntan lotion with you to avoid sunburn and heatstroke.
After winter, spring is the wettest season of the year for Marrakesh. April is the wettest month, when 39mm of precipitation falls over an average of eight rainy days. March sees a similar 38mm of rainfall over eight days, but May sees just 24mm of rainfall over five days, when the spring season is transitioning into the much drier summer. When it rains, it will most often be in the form of thunderstorms or moderate rain during this season.
In addition to thunderstorms, sandstorms are also a current occurrence in Marrakesh in spring. This season is usually fairly windy, with the daily maximum wind speed ranging from 5 m/s to 6 m/s.
When winds get strong, they can pick up sand from the nearby Sahara Desert and blow it westward over the city, causing harsh, dry conditions and reduced visibility. When they're at their most severe, these sandstorms can even reduce visibility by so much that almost all transport comes to a halt.
When these sandstorms occur, there's very little you can do except to cover your nose and mouth with a scarf and seek shelter indoors or huddle near a building until the storm passes.
Summer Weather in Marrakesh
Summer – classed as June, July, August and September – is the hottest season for Marrakesh, characterised by clear blue skies, blazing sunshine and barely a drop of rainfall. During this season, the average temperature is 27°C, peaking at 29°C in July and August which are the resort's hottest months. Average highs range between 33°C and 38°C, whilst average lows drop down to between 19°C and 21°C.
However, it's not uncommon for temperatures to spike into the early- and mid-40s during heatwaves. Despite the summer evenings in Marrakesh being balmy, the significant drop in temperature between the daytime and night time can bring some much welcome relief from the consistently high temperatures.
Remember – Marrakesh is far from water and escape from the heat can only be found indoors or far away in the Atlas Mountains. Architects have built the city into a maze of high walls, narrow alleys and paths to create cool, shadowy walkways. This works to some extent but only to temper the heat. Luckily, humidity is low, helping to make the high temperatures a bit more bearable.
The first three months of summer are the sunniest, when the resort boasts an average of 11 hours of sunshine each day. This drops down to nine daily hours by September, when summer is transitioning into autumn.
Median cloud coverage is remarkably low during this season, ranging between highs of 33% and lows of 13%. These figures mean that the sky will be mostly clear for the majority of your holiday, so make sure you pack plenty of light and airy clothing and regularly slap on the suntan lotion.
Summer is the driest season of the year for Marrakesh. July is the driest month, with just 1mm of rainfall whilst September is the wettest month of the season with just 6mm of rain falling over the course of three wet days. The most common forms of precipitation for this time of year are thunderstorms, so be prepared for the odd stormy day during your holiday.
Autumn Weather in Marrakesh
Just like spring, autumn – classed as October and November – is also a great time to visit Marrakesh, when temperatures are pleasantly warm and rainfall is low. At this time of year, the average temperature is 19°C, which drops as the season develops.
Average daytime highs range from 23°C to 29°C and fall significantly down to 16°C and 11°C after dark, providing some much-welcomed respite from the heat of the daytime. Evenings can sometimes get a bit chilly – especially toward the end of November – so make sure you pack a light coat or jacket to keep you warm.
Despite it being autumn, October and November are still very sunny months, with an average of eight and seven daily sunshine hours apiece, respectively. Median cloud coverage stays steady throughout the season, ranging from lows of 33% up to highs of 37%. With such high sunshine hours and low cloud coverage, you'll have plenty of time to work on your tan and enjoy the sun during your autumn holiday in Marrakesh.
Compared to the dry summer season, autumn in Marrakesh is relatively wet. Rainfall starts out at 24mm over the course of six days in October and jumps up to 41mm over seven days by November.
This rainfall is often welcomed, as it helps cool and freshen up the air, and comes in the form of dramatic thunderstorms. Flash flooding can sometimes occur but any inconvenience caused is usually brief.
Winter Weather in Marrakesh
Winter – classed as December, January and February – is the coolest time of year to visit Marrakesh, when the resort enjoys mild days and cold nights. During this season, the average temperature is 13°C, with January being the coldest month of the year. Average daytime highs fall between 19°C and 21°C, whilst average night time lows drops down to 6°C-8°C.
While this is still a great time to visit the city, your need to be prepared for cold nights and not expect to be able to handle the icy waters of outdoor pools. Much of North Africa is desert and to the south of Morocco is the Western Sahara. While the coasts of Africa can receive temperate or even Mediterranean-type weather, the interior regions are mainly arid.
Even though it's winter, December, January and February still see a fair bit of sunshine, with 7-8 hours of full sun each day. Median cloud coverage at this time of year is consistently low, ranging between 34% and 42%. These figures translate into clear skies and sunshine for the majority of the season, with just a few cloudy spells.
Winter is the wettest season of the year for Marrakesh. February is the wettest month, when an average of 38mm of rain falls over seven wet days, followed by January with 32mm over eight days and December with a comparatively dry 13mm over seven days. When it rains in winter, it's most commonly in the form of moderately heavy downpours which are over with just as soon as they began.
The Atlas Mountains, which stretch down the eastern section of Morocco and pass by Marrakech, trap winds bearing precipitation. This is the reason as to why the foothills of the area – where Marrakesh sits – receive plenty of fresh water, whilst the surrounding areas are remarkably arid.


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Morgan (2016)
92 min., rated R.
Nine times out of ten in the movies, God-playing science experiments that are driven by hubris and the technology to tamper with life never end well. Of course, if that were not the case, there would be little conflict and no movie. This time, if 2009's "Splice" and 2015's "Ex-Machina" got around to reproducing, "Morgan" could be the spawn. It may not be as innovative as either film, with heady themes that aren't as provocatively conveyed, but as the feature debut of Luke Scott (son of Ridley, who produces), this is a solid calling card. As an involving, slickly forbidding sci-fi thriller, there is just enough in "Morgan" to recommend.
In an off-site lab in the upstate New York forest, a close-knit unit of scientists have holed themselves up for years to make history. Following two attempts, Dr. Simon Ziegler (Toby Jones) and Dr. Lui Cheng (Michelle Yeoh), along with behaviorist Amy (Rose Leslie), married researchers Darren (Chris Sullivan) and Brenda (Vinette Robinson), and Ted (Michael Yare), finally reach a breakthrough with synthetic DNA to create a biological organism in the form of Morgan (Anya Taylor-Joy). She—actually, it—looks like a young woman but is really only five years old with remarkable intelligence. After a recent setback where Morgan attacks Dr. Kathy Grieff (Jennifer Jason Leigh), corporate sends in someone to assess the situation and determine whether or not the prototype should be terminated. Enter businesslike risk-management consultant Lee Weathers (Kate Mara), who first gets to know the proud faculty and then interviews the subject through the protective glass window of Morgan's observation room. Lately, Morgan is not behaving quite like itself, and when she starts to see that her "friends" and Lee may need to end her, the doctors that gave Morgan life will realize what separates humanoids from humans. They should have all taken an exit after someone says, "I think this project is headed in the right direction."
Recalling other movies once the narrative progresses with some predictability, "Morgan" finds its strengths in director Luke Scott's command of a chilly, precise tone, moody style and efficient pacing. If the film has any problems, it's most certainly not in the look but in the script by Seth W. Owen (2010's "Peepers"). The first half is nicely deliberate in devoting some time to get acquainted with the characters, who may be defined in broad strokes, but the viewer is at least able to understand their perspectives. When characters do neglect common sense for the love of their work and time spent with Morgan, the turn of events into body-count horror territory is expectedly sealed. It could have gone down more cerebral avenues of interest, but this is a commercial work that fashions a rather fair balance between cautionary ideas concerning sentience in artificial intelligence and eruptions into violence. On a genre level, it is satisfying but a lesser continuation from how it began.
It is admirable for a film to position Kate Mara as a steely troubleshooter when the part very easily could have been played by a male action star. That would have been the wrong choice because as Lee Weathers, Kata Mara is very effective as a professional trying to gain charge of the situation and do her job without letting emotions get in the way. As her follow-up project to "The Witch," Anya Taylor-Joy is chilling as Morgan, an "it" who's overly capable of much more than she lets on. There is such an eerie stillness about her that even that sweet face of hers can turn menacing and then back to poignant and almost empathetic. Rose Leslie (2015's "The Last Witch Hunter"), as no-boundaries behaviorist Amy, who has the biggest connection with Morgan; Boyd Holbrook, as flirty nutritionist Skip; and Jennifer Jason Leigh, in a glorified cameo as the doctor who remains injured and in bed for most of the film, round out the stellar cast. Paul Giamatti also shows up in the middle section as the flippant, arrogant psychologist Dr. Shapiro, tearing into one tense evaluation scene across from Morgan.
There is a certain clever reveal about one of the characters late in the film, and while it can be predicted if one pays attention to a conversation and someone's demeanor, it is not clumsily telegraphed. The previous 80 minutes or so aren't there to merely trick the viewer, either. With that said, "Morgan" isn't without one final hitch—did we need the spelled-out coda before a perfectly clear final shot?—but this is a largely smart and aesthetically sleek debut effort from a first-time filmmaker with a veteran's DNA. Even if "Morgan" might live in the shadow of its like-minded precursors, it nevertheless ensures that Luke Scott is capable of great work in the not-too-distant future. Fingers crossed.
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Jolly Jandia holidays 2019 / 2020
If you're looking for your 2019 / 2020 holiday, then Jandia could be the place for you. Located on the south-west peninsula of Fuerteventura, this town sits on a forever-expanding stretch of heavenly beach. The Pico de la Zarza mountain is one of the main attractions here and, at around 807m, is also the highest point of Fuerteventura. Jandia lends itself perfectly to families who are looking for an exciting and memorable getaway this year.
Morro Jable is a neighbouring fishing village, which doesn't lie far from Jandia. This quaint harbour serves some of the best and freshest seafood in all of Fuerteventura whilst also boasting a range of bars and nightlife.
Parque National de Jandia is a huge national park that covers most of the south-west peninsula. Rare flowers and wildlife, including kestrels and vultures, can be spotted whilst enjoying a stroll through this stunning landscape. The cosmopolitan nightlife, fabulous bars and restaurants plus the exciting activities you can take part in, will truly make your 2019 / 2020 holiday something to remember.
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You can actually climb the slopes of the Pico de la Zarza mountain range to see for yourself the stunning views of the island. Be sure to take plenty of water, food and sun cream - this hike takes around five hours and there isn't much shade! The walk is absolutely worth it if you want to see nature at its best. The vivid flora and tiny green lizards are a wonderful sight when stopping to take a breather.
The town of Playa de Sotavento is just a 20-minute drive from Jandia and, once a year, a windsurfing and kitesurfing competition is held here. This competition is packed with spectators so why not join them? The promenade is lined with some great little cafes and bars where you can stop for a bite to eat away from the heat of the day.
Eating out
If you choose to holiday in Jandia, then prepare to be impressed by the outstanding variety of food that is served here. The cuisine is mostly Spanish and Mediterranean so if you enjoy tapas, fresh seafood and succulent fruit desserts, you've come to the right place! Visit Steak House Rock Café up in Morro Jable for a tender, juicy steak or why not try one of the local pizzerias for a traditional wood-burned pizza created right in front of your eyes. This quaint fishing village serves nothing but the freshest of fish caught that day. If you fancy a mouth-watering seafood platter or fresh mackerel, then you mustn't miss out!
Vegetarian and vegan options are available at many restaurants so there is sure to be something to satisfy everyone's appetite. A lot of the German bars serve delicious cocktails until late so why not treat yourself to a refreshing mojito or a sweet strawberry daquiri before taking a midnight stroll under the magical moonlit sky.
Jandia holidays are perfect for families, especially your little ones. La Lajita Oasis Adventure Park is a zoo housing only the most interesting of animals. Located just outside of Jandia, this park will be sure to entertain your children with its elephants, giraffes and monkeys, plus camel rides and sea lion shows. This day out is sure to create some life-long memories.
Fancy your chances at becoming a deep sea diver? Then look no further than the PADI scuba diving excursions. These insightful courses teach you how to dive in a matter of days! Experience the mystical underwater world with the help of professional PADI instructors and receive your globally-recognised PADI certification. This qualifies you to dive up to 18 meters anywhere in the world! These courses are family-friendly and a once-in-a-lifetime experience for anyone aged 10 years old and over.
Action & Adventure
If fitness is what you're into, then you might enjoy the Volcano Bike tour. Begin your day with coffee on the beach before mountain biking around the south of Fuerteventura. The bikes are delivered to your resort with this excursion so you don't need to worry about hiring any yourself. Many cyclists claim that bike-riding enables you to see more than you would from a car or bus and they couldn't be more right. There are plenty of chances to stop off and take pictures of this stunning island and observe the beautiful nature.
Enjoy a spot of golf at Jandia Golf with its challenging courses and picturesque views. The welcoming and friendly staff here are sure to cater to your every need so you can leave your worries at home whilst you unwind with this relaxing sport. A golf buggy is highly recommended as there are a lot of elevations on this scenic course.
Jandia boasts one of the best beaches in Fuerteventura and the Canary Islands, stretching a whopping 32km along the coast. With a great selection of beach bars and cafes to choose from, you don't need to worry about going hungry. This beach is ideal for a family day out relaxing in the warm sunshine. Whether you're paddling in the blue waters of the Atlantic or taking part in one of the many water sports on offer, you will be sure to end the day with a smile on your face.
If you want to find a quieter spot to unwind, you can walk further up the coast, away from the busier parts. Sotavento lagoon floods twice a month for around 4-5 days. It is well worth a visit to see the effects the ocean has in this area. If you fancy getting an all-over tan, there are some nudist beaches in the area too. Check out the tide times whenever you visit the beaches, you don't want your towel getting soaked!
Jandia prides itself on being a relaxing, family-friendly resort so the nightlife here isn't as hedonistic as it is in other resorts. The idea of nightlife in Jandia is a delicious family meal coupled with a bottle of wine and a stroll along the beach. However, rest assured there are some great little haunts between Jandia and Morro Jable where you can listen to music and have a go on the karaoke if you must! Live entertainment in the shape of traditional Canarian music is often on the cards.
The Cosmo shopping centre on Avenida Saladar Morro is probably the best place to really let your hair down. Here you are practically swamped with a choice of lively bars playing everything from dance to hip-hop music. You can even try a little salsa dancing before taking the 5-minute walk to Mafasca Disco to dance and drink until the early hours!
Jandia holidays aren't all about family get-togethers. This town is the perfect spot to spend a romantic break with your partner. The Catamaran boat trips make for a fantastic day out watching dolphins leap into the air and sea turtles gliding through the azure waters. All drinks are inclusive in this excursion and time stands still whilst watching out for fascinating sea life, sipping on a cold glass of champagne.
Take a trip to the fabulous Cosmo shopping centre to shop for quality items, such as clothes, perfumes and souvenirs. Everything is tax-free here in Fuerteventura so take advantage of it. Maybe you're looking for a unique beach cover-up or little trinkets to take home for your loved ones. You can spend hours in this place so don't forget to stop for a coffee and a croissant in one of the local cafes. The centre is great for a night out too so stop by for a fruity cocktail and a salsa when the sun sets.
This laid-back, friendly resort is the perfect destination to escape the mundane ways of everyday life. The lazy atmosphere is perfectly suited to anyone who wants to spend a week or two enjoying quality time with friends and family. You can be sure to find yourself down at the beach most days and the powdery sand stretches so far that each day is different! There is nothing more satisfying than eating good-quality food and drinking ice-cold beverages whilst people-watching from the promenade.
Local markets take place on a weekly basis so you can rummage around the pretty stalls for bargains. Take an excursion to roam the hidden coves and lagoons along the coastline before cooling down with a swim in the sea. The natural beauty of this island, with its infamous mountain and colourful flowers, is what it is remembered for.


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Cognitive Perceptual Deficits in Elderly Delirious Patients
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Objectives: The aim was to examine the cognitive deficits caused by delirium, with the specific goal of investigating the prevalence of cognitive perceptual deficits. To ensure this deficit is not a result of a general cognitive impairment the perceptual abilities of the delirious patients were compared against those of Alzheimer's dementia patients. Participants: Fifty-two patients were recruited (34 female and 18 male; mean age 82.4, SD=5.4); 19 cognitively unimpaired, 19 delirious patients and 14 Alzheimer's dementia patients. Procedure: Participants were given a battery of tests including the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and a Brief Attentional Task (BAT) test, to assess general cognitive functioning and the inform the delirium measures; the Delirium Symptom Interview (DSI), the Memorial Delirium Assessment Scale (MDAS) and the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM). Participants were also tested with memory tests from The Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer's disease (CERAD) and subtests from the Visual Object and Space Perception (VOSP) battery. Results: Cognitive perceptual deficits in delirium were identified. The delirium group performed significantly worse than the cognitively normal control group; in Position Discrimination (U=97, p=.012,), Dot Counting (U=78, p=.002), Incomplete Letters (U=43, p<.01), Shape Detection (U=58, p<.01) and Object Decision (U=78.5, p=.002) The delirium group's performance was significantly worse than the dementia control group for two tests; Incomplete Letters (U=35, p<.01) and Shape Detection (U= 61, p=.007) Conclusions: Cognitive perceptual deficits are a feature of delirium. Delirious patients performed comparatively worse than Alzheimer's dementia controls and cognitively normal patients in standardised tests of cognitive perceptual processing.


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The use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace does not just impact the user but everyone in the work environment. Substance abusers may have poor work performance, frequently call in or arrive late to work, and struggle with productivity, leaving coworkers to pick up the slack or cover for the user. Employers run the risk of deadly or dangerous accidents occurring, having employees that aren't dependable or perform poorly, or even fraudulently file for workers' compensation claims and benefits.
What should you do if you suspect someone is abusing drugs or alcohol? There are signs that are typical of intoxication but, as drugs and alcohol affects people differently, some of the following signs may be confused with common illnesses. If you think you are witnessing a coworker with signs abusing drugs or alcohol, you should tell your supervisor or human resource manager as soon as possible. Some signs and symptoms to look for are:
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Roberto Luongo tweet finds him all set to play with Eddie Lack
Marcus Hondro
Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo has but recently lost his goaltending partner of the past 4 or so seasons but already seems prepared to move on with someone new. Luongo sent an amusing tweet, or his alter-ego strombone1 did, to Eddie Lack.
Op-Ed: If Canucks deal Schneider to Oilers, could they get Eberle back?
Marcus Hondro
Whether Canucks GM Mike Gillis is looking to create a better market for Roberto Luongo by floating Cory Schneider's name can't be known. But the more options he appears to have the more likely a team trying to lowball him for Luongo will raise the ante.
Op-Ed: Vancouver media lose logic when floating Roberto Luongo buyout
Marcus Hondro
Vancouver - The Vancouver Canucks will not buy out Roberto Luongo. Veteran reporters may be speculating about that happening but there's as much chance of it as there is of Gary Bettman winning an NHL fans popularity poll.
Op-Ed: Vancouver Canucks should start Schneider tonight, likely won't
Marcus Hondro
There will be few who will agree Vancouver Canucks coach Alain Vigneault should start Cory Schneider over Roberto Luongo tonight in the fourth game of their opening-round playoff series. Luongo's done good things in this series, less so Schneider.
Ref passes to Hawks' Carcillo, ends Cory Schneider shutout bid
Marcus Hondro
Vancouver Canucks goalie Cory Schneider was likely told by his parents as a kid not to blame the ref when things went wrong. But Monday night he lost a shutout not because of himself, sloppy defence or forwards refusing to come back.
Roberto Luongo's parents visiting and trying 'to be supportive'
Marcus Hondro
It has been much talked and written about, the difficult day that Vancouver Canucks back-up goalie Roberto Luongo had this week. He wasn't traded and he'll stick to sitting on the bench with a ball cap on. His contracts, he said, "sucks."
Op-Ed: Mike Gillis takes asset Roberto Luongo, turns him into albatross
Marcus Hondro
Maybe it's the opposite of pulling a rabbit out of a hat, what Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis did. Gillis had an asset, Roberto Luongo, that he no longer needed and instead of turning him into something, he turned him into nothing.
Henrik all-time Canucks scorer, Sedins 19th in NHL family scoring
Marcus Hondro
The Vancouver Canucks have a new all-time scorer in the person of their captain, Henrik Sedin. Sedin passed another Swede, their former captain, Markus Naslund with two assists in a 4-3 home loss Friday.
Op-Ed: Canucks should trade Roberto Luongo for one thing - more goals
Marcus Hondro
Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis can talk to reporters until the new CBA is done in a decade, endlessly telling them that he's happy having two great goalies and it's all working out fine, thank-you. But if he doesn't trade one, he will hurt his team.
Op-Ed: It's hockey in Vancouver so media nourishes a goalie controversy
Marcus Hondro
It was bound to happen. It does most seasons in many Canadian NHL cities. What happens? The media ignites a goalie controversy. In Vancouver this year the Canucks created fuel for it but make no mistake who's fanning the flames.
Roberto Luongo wants trade to Florida but claims he'd go elswhere
Marcus Hondro
Roberto Luongo talked to the Florida Sun-Sentinel newspaper Monday and said what some media, Digital Journal included, have said all along: he wants to go to Florida. He spoke to the paper as Scott Clemmensen and Jose Theodore worked out on nearby ice.
Trade talk: Roberto Luongo brings Chicago Blackhawks into play
Marcus Hondro
Vancouver - Fans will decide for themselves if Roberto Luongo opened the door to a trade to the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, but arguably he did. It's a destination that pundits have all but ruled out - at least until now.
Vancouver Canucks lock up Cory Schneider with 3-year deal
Marcus Hondro
Vancouver - The Vancouver Canucks may have dodged a bullet by locking up goalie Cory Schneider on Thursday. It's a 3 year deal that reports say calls for the 26-year-old to make $12 million over the length of the contract.
Is Luongo trade talk about driving up the price - for Schneider?
Marcus Hondro
Vancouver - It hasn't been considered by anyone else, and if presented to Bob McKenzie or Pierre LeBrun or Doug McLean they'd call it a greater work of fiction than 'Slapshot'. Nick Kypreos might even get mad: "Are you kidding me?" he might bellow. "Not a chance!"
U.S. hockey mag cites source, says Roberto Luongo back to Florida
Marcus Hondro
The latest of a flurry of trade rumors concerning Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo comes courtesy an American magazine called The Fourth Period. The magazine says Roberto Luongo is only willing to go to the Florida Panthers.
Longer Luongo deal isn't done, less likely to be 'hockey trade'?
Marcus Hondro
Vancouver - It seems logical, even obvious, that the longer the Vancouver Canucks go without trading Roberto Luongo the harder it'll be to find a taker willing to make a 'hockey trade.' That will force a salary dump.
Price of Luongo (or Schneider) goes up after 2 NHL goalie moves
Marcus Hondro
Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis should be thanking his lucky stars right now, or at least thanking his goalie stars for being so good at such a good time. For the price of whichever puckstopper he trades this summer has just gone up, maybe considerably.
Keep Luongo and trade Cory Schneider for...a potential superstar?
Marcus Hondro
Vancouver - It seems the subject of goaltending and the Vancouver Canucks is giving scribes enough material to last the offseason. In the absence of playoff hockey, for Canuck fans it is a topic more popular than a Justin Bieber tweet is to his legions of Beliebers.
Op-Ed: Canuck GM Mike Gillis is faking by saying both goalies could stay
Marcus Hondro
While Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis said on a Hockey Night in Canada radio interview that keeping both his goalies is a "distinct possibility" and Cory Schneider's agent said much the same thing, don't believe them. They're both faking.
Op-Ed: Pundits wrong, Canucks will get healthy return for Roberto Luongo
Marcus Hondro
If the Vancouver Canucks look to trade Roberto Luongo - and it seems they will - there's a notion that not much will come back the other way. But like in industry, the market in hockey is set by supply and demand and that suggests a healthy return.
Vancouver Canucks out of playoffs, now comes Roberto Luongo trade
Marcus Hondro
Vancouver - The Vancouver Canucks played 25 games in the Stanley Cup playoffs last season and came a win from winning it all, so there was not much expectation of change over the summer. This season, with only 5 playoff games, things are different.
Luongo sits: 'You have no idea how incredibly difficult that was'
Marcus Hondro
The ins and outs of NHL goings-on are not always known to fans and media, but when it comes to telling a player he's sitting it's easy enough to see how tough a chore that would be. You wanna tell a gold-medal winning veteran goalie he's benched?
Cory Schneider back in, Mason Raymond healthy scrath for Canucks
Marcus Hondro
After beating the Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-3, Saturday night, Cory Schneider will get another start, coach Alan Vigneault told media Tuesday. While Schneider will play the Wild in Minnesota tonight, winger Mason Raymond will be in the press box.
Canucks' goalie Schneider weighs in on the Tim Thomas affair
Marcus Hondro
Despite his being 14 years younger, Vancouver Canucks' goalie Cory Schneider, for some, may be the more mature when it comes to the issue of attending team events. He was asked to weigh in on Tim Thomas' snub of the White House and sounded well, mature.
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Lots of shows attract repeat audiences. But "Naked in a Fishbowl" gives its fans what no other production can: a new episode each week.
This weekly, hourlong sitcom about four New York City women — think "Sex and the City," minus the gross materialism — is improvised. Miss a show? No problem. An edited, 30-minute version soon becomes available on the show's Web site, nakedinafishbowl.com.
It was conceived five years ago by director Hugh Sinclair and Wayne Parillo, who collaborated on the film "What Men Talk About." But the actresses in it stole the show, which led to a theatrical offshoot, "What Women Talk About."
A two-season run and a Fringe Festival appearance later, the show's back, but with a different name.
"Most people were kind of turned off by the original title," says Lauren Seikaly, who plays Bonnie, a married mother of two. "Even my agent wouldn't come. He's not my agent anymore."
Sinclair says the "Naked" refers to the fact that the show draws upon its actors' own lives — though Seikaly has a more prosaic explanation: "We thought that we had to have the word 'naked' in it to attract men."
She and Brenna Palughi, Katharine Heller and Lynne Rosenberg play 20- and 30-something best friends, although supporting characters have been added.
"The whole reason the show worked is because we had an instant rapport," says Seikaly about her co-stars.
Sinclair agrees. "They've become really great friends," he says. "I think that comes across onstage."
The premise of each show is devised in advance; from there, the performers wing it. Recent episodes have revolved around the appearance of sex toys at a child's birthday party and a gay-rights rally gone awry.
More than 80 episodes have been filmed, although only clips from the older ones can be seen online. Negotiations are under way for selling DVDs of the full-length versions.
The show will clear out in August when the Fringe Festival takes over its theater, then return in September. Sinclair hopes TV beckons, though Seikaly isn't so sure.
"We targeted Comedy Central and other places," she says. "But they basically said, 'You guys are great, but we just don't know what to do with you.' "
Judging by the loyal fan base that's kept the show going on and off for half a decade, it would seem audiences disagree.
"Naked in a Fishbowl" plays Monday nights at the Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St., through Aug. 9. Tickets are $35; 212-691-1555.


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This is the smallest of the Wood County Parks. While it does have a trail, it's purpose is mainly for wildlife habitat preservation.
The preserve is open from 8:00 am until 30 minutes past sunset everyday.


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The Secondary School Tuckshop is available for Secondary School students to use at recess and lunch times from Monday to Friday. A variety of healthy food items are available. Lunches can be pre-ordered online via Flexischools.
Primary School students are able to access the Primary School Tuckshop at recess and lunchtime on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. To place an order, simply log on to FlexiSchools.
We are always looking for more volunteers - no experience is needed as tuckshop staff are more than willing to assist. We welcome any time you can give, whether it is once a week, fortnight, term or month, if only for a few hours. Volunteering is a great way to meet other parents and become part of our College community.
Please come and join our team! Hours are 8.30am to 1.45pm. Menus and price lists are available at the beginning of each term. If you would like further information, please contact Diane Paterson in the College Shop on (07) 5477 3457 or via email to email@example.com You are assured of a very warm welcome.
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Secondary School Tuckshop Menu
We can provide cupcakes for your child's class to celebrate their birthday.Order online through Flexischools with at least 5 days' notice.
For Primary School students, we will deliver cupcakes directly to your child's classroom teacher. Secondary School students can collect their order from the Secondary School Tuckshop to be eaten during the recess or lunch break. Cupcakes are vanilla with assorted icing and cost $1.00 each with a minimum order of 20.


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The Story of the Christmas Tree
The Christmas tree with its green foliage has its origins in very ancient beliefs in magic, during the winter solstice, when all nature seemed dead, evergreen branches were thought to ensure the return of vegetation and new life. According to Norse mythology, evergreen trees represented the World Tree, whose branches and roots joined together heaven, earth and hell.
In many cultures, trees figure represent symbols of enduring and renewed life, since the colour green is a universal emblem of immortality. For instance, the Egyptian used palm branches with 12 shoots as sacred expressions of the completion of the year. Palm branches were also carried during their funeral processions as symbols of life after death.
The Romans decorated their homes, temples and statues with foliage during the December festival of Saturnalia. This was a season of great goodwill towards all, schools were closed and no battles could be fought. Punishment could not be inflicted on any criminal and distinctions of rank and class were put aside.
The Jews also had a celebration that fell during this time- the Feast of Lights. For eight consecutive days an eight-branched candlestick would be lit in every Jewish home.
The early Christians realised it would be impossible to abolish all the old traditions and so wisely retained the green tree and the burning lights-but gave them a new interpretation.
In justification, they quoted the prophet Isaiah who has spoken of the 'righteous branch' and foreseen the day when 'the glory of Lebanon shall come unto you: the fir tree, the pine tree and box tree, to beautify the place of My sanctuary.'
How the first modern Christmas tree came into being is related to numerous legends.
- Scandinavian story tells of the violent deaths of two lovers and a consequent occult: a beautiful tree grow out of the blood-soaked soil at the spot where the murder took place. Flaming lights miraculously appeared on it at Christmas time every year, and nothing could put them out.
For Germans, the tradition of the Christmas tree began with an incident that is said to have occurred when St Boniface arrived from England in AD 718 to convert the pagans.
He was determined to root out all that was heathen and to this end, he cut down a sacred oak in the city of Geismar. To pacify the angry worshippers he planted a fir tree in its stead and declared this to be the symbol of their new faith. It so happened that this event took place on Christmas Eve.
Martin Luther the father of the German Reformation has also been credited with the introduction of the modern Christmas tree.
Returning home on a snowy Christmas Eve in 1517, he was deeply moved by the beauty of the glittering stars overhead.
Wishing to describe this inspiring spectacle to his wife and children, he dug up a small fir tree and put it into the nursery.
He then lit up its branches with candles, just as the starlit trees outside had appeared to him that cold winter night.
It took long time for the tree to become part of Christmas celebrations in English speaking countries.
- The first Christmas tree recorded in the USA was put up by Hessian soldiers in 1176. They were mercenaries hired from Prussia (now Germany) by King George III of England to fight in the Revolutionary War.
- The first English Christmas tree appeared at a children's party held at Queen Caroline's Court in 1821. German merchants based in Manchester had just introduced trees to the region, thus starting the trend.
The popularity of the Christmas tree throughout the UK is due almost entirely to Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's German-born husband. He has a Christmas tree placed in Windsor Castle in nostalgic remembrance of his homeland.
This royal example was soon copied by the general public and the custom then spread throughout the world.
i didn't know christmas tree story is so unique. Thanks for sharing
Nice job. I enjoyed reading it very much.
Great hub Rosario... Very informative, before reading your article, I had no idea of all the history behind the Christmas Tree...
Take care and prosperous new year to you and yours
So very interesting indeed.
Thank you for sharing and I now look forward to reading many of yours also.
Take care and have a great day.
This is very interesting reading and I thank you for the information that you have so painstakingly prepared. As a christian and professing in my belief of a God and his son, Jesus Christ, I would also like to say that although the Christmas Tree is a part of our celebration of that time of the year in December, The most important factor in Christmas celebration is that we are recognizing that Christ was born and that he was to be our king and in Him, we are all cleansed of our sins. Thanks.


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How to be the Best Bridesmaid Ever!
You've been asked to be a bridesmaid and you know everything that is expected of you for this honored task. In fact, you know you're going to rock the basic duties and want to step up your game. Lucky for you we know exactly what you need to do to be the best bridesmaid ever!
Be the Bride's Eyes and Ears
"A photographer will be around most of the day, there are so many memories to capture. Having a bridesmaid who is familiar with wedding guests and can help keep things energetic, fun, and on schedule is every bride AND photographer's dream! Having another bridesmaid on the look out for the little things the day of the wedding is also so important. Keep on eye on the bride and when she needs her bouquet held, train picked up, a tissue, makeup/hair fix. Bridesmaids have a big role of keeping the bride a priority and helping create lasting memories and beautiful photographs to look back on!" – Courtney, Owner of Courtney June Photography
Get Assistance From Professionals
"Event planners aren't just for the bride and the wedding day. Bridesmaids can use an event planner for coordinating the bridal shower, bachelorette party, or a dress shopping brunch. A wedding planner can help you find the perfect location for the guest list, help you design a theme around the event, provide insight into cost and deals/promotions going on, and help with choosing ideal vendor partners for the event. They have experience with all types/styles of events, so utilize their expertise to help you throw a stress-free, fun event for the group." – Jaime Engebretson. Owner of J'aime Events
Let Them Eat Cake!
"Now, more than ever, adding color, texture, and other fun elements to wedding cakes really lets the unique personalities of a couple shine through. These same rules apply to wedding shower or bachelorette cakes too! Bridesmaids will find working with a cake designer is a fun way to provide the party day with something totally unique. The only caveat is that the more details, and the higher quality baker you pick, the higher the price. HOWEVER, a good cake designer will be able to make suggestions based on your budget that might help you save a bit, if cost is the biggest concern. They'll show you how you can REALLY add flair and personality to a centerpiece cake!" – Michelle Engebretson, Owner of Happy Caker Bake Shop
Make Friends With The Vendors
"Our farm is a big place with over 100 beautiful acres! So being the point of contact for the happy couple, as a trusted bridesmaid, would be wonderful. We have an onsite event host that would be delighted to establish this type of relationship with members of the bridal party. This ensures the couple isn't caught up in logistics and can truly enjoy their special day!" – Kelly Dennis, Owner of Golden Oak Farm
Be Picture Ready
"Too often when bridesmaids enter the wedding ceremony, they carry their flowers too high — up by their chest. The perfect way to showcase your dress and bouquet is to position your flowers at your waist and tip them forward slightly. This technique will emphasize the flowers rather than the underside of the bouquet. One exception is if you have embellishments at your waist. In that case, carry your bouquet lower, not higher." – Lynette Dorfner, Owner of Lynette's Touch of Design
Give Her a Unique Wedding Gift
"Being a bridesmaid is an honor. Yes, you're running around trying to get things organized and keep the bride calm, but you're doing it because you love and value her. It can be difficult to express your appreciation for the blushing bride individually. A group gift is the perfect way to show her that you care. By grouping together, you can provide something thoughtful, grandiose, and unique that expresses your collective love for her. For something truly unique, consider renting a luxurious bridal suite that will give her a bridal experience she will never forget.
This gift offers the bride and bridal party a beautiful space to get ready in while surrounding her with luxuory and comfort. These days, most bridal parties take candid photos that show them spending time together and getting ready for the wedding ceremony. Of course, these pictures are all the more special if they are taken in a beautiful bridal suite. Hiring an aesthetically pleasing space for the pre-wedding celebrations is a gift that the bride will always remember through the beauty of her pre-wedding snapshots." – Heidi Mathson, Owner of Dream Day Dressing Rooms
Make the Wedding Day Prep Fun
"Make the time you guys spend getting hair and makeup done fun! I love when bridesmaids bring their favorite tunes and crank them up while they're getting ready. It really sets a fun and relaxing mood for everyone, and is a great stress reliever for the bride too." – Jody Winter, Owner of Winter Artistry
Keep Things Positive
"Having the honor of being a bridesmaid is so special and can come with so many responsibilities. I think the best part is watching the bride enjoy special moments and helping to keep the day positive and energetic. There is a marriage to witness, but mostly you're there to help a really special friend ensure she feels beautiful and has the best day of her life." – Stephanie Fleek, Owner of Oh Sugar Studio
What do you think of these tips for being the best bridesmaid ever? Do you have any others to add to the list? Share with us in the comments.
Special thanks to the following for contributing to this guest post:
Styling and Coordination: J'aime Events / @jaimeevents
Venue: Golden Oak Farm / @goldenoakfarm
Photographer: Courtney June Photography / @courtneyjunephotography
Bridal Gown: Annika Bridal Boutique / @annikabridal
Tuxes: The Black Tux / @theblacktux
Make-up: Winter Artistry / @winterartistry
Hair: Natalie Lanners Make-up and Hair Artistry / @njlanners
Robes/Shawl: Oh Sugar Bride / @ohsugarbride
Bridal hangers/Hand lettering: Danika by Design / @danikabydesign
Bridesmaid Jewelry: Style by Cia / @stylebycia
Cake Design: Happy Caker Bakeshop / @happycakerbakeshop
Furniture: Dream Day Dressing Rooms / @dreamdaydressingrooms
Invitations: Chalk and Home / @chalkandhome
Florals: Lynette's Touch of Design
I love love love this!!!! Great advice from amazing vendors and SUPER lovely images Courtney!!
Keeping things positive is MAJOR!
Great advice. Bridesmaids need to help keep brides calm and help them have fun!
Aww very sweet! if I ever get asked to be a bridesmaid again (most of my friends are married!) I will definitely keep these in mind 🙂
I loved being a bridesmaid for my sister and my best friend last summer. Throwing bridal showers, helping with planning, keeping up with details on the wedding day – everything about it was fun for me! These are great tips!
Great tips and photos. It's important for bridesmaids to know that they too can contribute to a bride's special day in subtle, but helpful ways.
Super cute post! Every bridesmaid should read this!
This is such great advice.. I don't think people who have not yet been married understand how stressful planning the event can be. These are gorgeous pictures by the way!
I haven't been asked to be a bridesmaid yet, hopefully soon! This was a fun post.
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Monday, October 23, 2017
Swords & Wizardry Continual Light - One Week Later - Still Holding #1 Hottest Small Press at RPGNow
SWCL has held the Number 1 spot in the Hottest Small Press category at RPGNow steadily since last Tuesday (and is currently at 14 in Bestselling Titles) It also secured a "Copper Pick" rating at RPGNow.
Print sales of Swords & Wizardry Continual Light currently happen over on Amazon. There, SWCL sits at the 72nd spot in Books - Science Fiction & Fantasy - Gaming
Swords Wizardry Continual Light - Print
There's a bunch planned going forward for Swords & Wizardry Continual Light, both from third parties and myself. Good times ahead.
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Say, are then any plans for a dedicated G+ community (or whatever) where dinguses (dingi?) such as myself can post fan created content, or do you think the OSR community sites at large will suffice? Now that Continual Light is a available, I can see using the existing S&W networks of nerds, but there's also stuff like optional classes which are specific to Continual Light. 'Cause I'm super heterosexual, but I like elves a lot, and I'm already getting ideas about optional elf classes.
*all divisive pejoratives in this post, such as dingus/dingi, nerd, heterosexual and elf/elves, are used in the most inclusive sense possible.Replies
on the G+ side, the Swords & Wizardry Community has a dedicated SWL channel - i think that would work fine.Delete
The Tavern's Discord Server has a dedicated SWL channel also - use this link to join the server - https://discord.gg/fReGmuD
of course, we can also share it here at The Tavern
oh, and there is a Slack server I had been using to organize Torchlight submissions, but that got put on hold - I may need to start using that again.
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I tried a couple searches and nothing really seems to fit my situation.
There are tenants that live in the basement and every time they cook, the smells come up in to the main floor. I think the smell is making it's way through cold air return in to the basement straight up to the cold air return on the main floor.
Is there anything I can do to stop this? It can be pretty strong at times.
Answer: I would think the smell is wafting through the floors. Each apartment should have individual heating/Ac units and should have their own returns and should not be tied together. A range hood vent outside over the stove might help reduce the odor.
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This is a little cabinet I picked up a long time ago and just loved all of its little drawers. It was a sheet music cabinet but my friend bought it after its makeover and she is using it as a scrapbook paper cabinet.
This was a pretty simple makeover. Opera Glasses by Behr painted on the cabinet and then I gold leafed and sealed the wooden bar to bring out that detail. When you have a piece that has so many of the same detail, keep the rest simple because then the detail will pop. It helps that I have a great color in it as well. Opera Glasses is a great navy color that I have used many times since and keep the swatch in my purse for color matching in case they ever decide to discontinue it!
Yes, I love it that much.


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November 5, 2009
Best Laid Plans
they only depress us and give us the blues.
My mom used to say that to me, and really? It bugged the crap out of me. It's cutesly and rhymes and it's a little annoying.
Like many annoying things in life, it's also true. Part of the reason it's annoying if someone says it to you is because they're right about the fact that you'e holding on to something you should let go of. Regret isn't something I'm very fond of. I think it's a waste of time and that energy is much better spent looking forward, not back.
I had my second appointment with my midwife yesterday and it didn't exactly go as I had planned. She got my records from my endocrinologist and whatever was contained therein indicated to her that I have had high blood sugar levels. And if I have high blood sugars and/or am at isk for gestational diabetes, she can't treat me. If I have high sugars, I have to have a doctor and a hospital birth.
ARGH! First off, I have NOT had high sugars. I have been diagnosed with insulin resistance, but they've never had me monitor my sugars until now. I passed my glucose tolerance test during my last pregnancy without even having to do the 3 hour, and passed again when not pregnant. I specifically asked my endocrinologist after my bloodwok whethere I was at risk for diabetes because it was something I was really concerned about and one of my reasons for wanting to lose weight. She said that I'm not prediabetic or high risk for diabetes. As fa as I am/was aware, I was put on Metformin ONLY to treat PCOS and my irregular cycles, and it had nothing to do with my insulin levels. But it doesn't seem like that fact was noted in my chart.
At my last appointment at the endocrinologist, I met with her ARNP, and she is a diabetes specialist. I thought I was going in for a followup on my bloodwork and instead I was met with a plethora of information about gestational diabetes, a blood sugar monitor, and the distinct feeling that I was being told I was going to GET gestational diabetes for sure. It was fairly upsetting for me, I was unhappy because I didn't feel like it was a positive way to look at things, and I was fine through my last pregnancy. However, she never told me anything about how high my risk was for getting GD or why. Thinking about that, and after my appointment with the midwife yesterday, I find myself wondering if she even knew what that appointment was for, and whether the nurse and the endocrinologist are even talking, and whether I am misunderstanding something about my being teated with Metformin. I'm wondering what my chart says and if it's correct.
I hate being confused about my own medical care, and I think I deserve to have correct information about my treatment and what is happening to my body.
In the end, we scheduled another appointment for 2 weeks and my midwife is giong to call and clarify things with the endocrinologist and my primary care doctor. For now, I've started taking my sugars every morning, but I'm worried. The TARGET level for pregnancy is 95 fasting, ie when you first wake up in the morning. But the normal acceptable range is large, from about 80 to 130 depending on where you look. This morning I tested at 104. So... higher than the target, but not super high. It just sucks that even if my levels are OK, if they're not PERFECT my whole pregnancy and birth plan could change.
She also told me that it would be good if I didn't gain any weight. I've lost 10 pounds since I got pregnant, so it's okay to gain that back, but I'm worried that I'll gain too much weight and that will suck especially since I just lost 30 pounds. I would like to not gain that back during the pregnancy, but I'm already feeling stressed out about monitoring my diet carefully and trying to eat right when food aversions and cravings come and go.
I broke down after the appointment yesterday and cried. I feel betrayed and I found myself almost wishing I'd never been diagnosed with insulin resistance. Of course I realize that without all my diagnoses and treatment I probably would not have even gotten pregnant in the first place. But I'm annoyed that my body can't just cooperate. I've had myself really excited about how this birth experience would be and it's really hard thinking about never getting to experience the birth I really wanted.
Today it still sucks. But I know whatever happens, it will turn out okay and as long ast he baby is healthy that's what is really important. I'm trying to prepare myself for the possibility of letting go fo this particular dream and moving on to just loving and looking forward to my new little son or daughter. For now, it's just 'we'll see.'
P.S. Unisom? Best thing ever. I am still not feeling 100% but in the last week things have GREATLY improved and I've been throwing up once a day or NOT AT ALL! Woo! I'm still tired, but things are definitely improving.
P.P.S. The baby is doing fine, we heard the heartbeat. I can't wait to feel him/her moving around.
8 comments:
- Mighty M said...
Oh, so sorry all this is going on! How frustrating!!
- Allison said...
Rachel, this is not how midwifery care should make you feel. Nothing you have said makes you seem like a bad candidate for an out-of-hospital birth. Birth Centers do sometimes have stricter "rules" though. If you want to talk about this let me know, I might be able to help. Midwifery is the world I live in! :) Hugs!
- Mimi said...
I'm sorry things aren't going as you had hoped. I'll pray that everything works out for the best. Don't forget, this is a long process, and things could change any number of times!
- Dumblond said...
Hmmm. I didn't know that if you had gestational diabetes, you couldn't have a more natural, mid-wife experience...I guess it's good that I never really wanted that with my first one...I was being constantly monitored for diabetes...
I hope things turn out better for you. And I'm glad to hear that you are feeling a bit better.
- Melissa aka Equidae said...
our best plans for some reason always seen to fall apart but jsut relax breathe and let everything in gods hands!
- Enz said...
What a mess this is. I can understand how you must be feeling.
It sounds like you need to sit down with your endo and ob/gyn and talk about what YOUR condition is and how/if it will affect your pregnancy.
Deep breaths...it is all going to work out in the end.
It can't hurt to monitor your blood sugar, the leap from high insulin to diabetes is very small and happens quickly. I can tell you the exact date my blood sugar went from normal to diabetic, but it was after years and years of normal blood sugar with high insulin levels.
Hang in there.......it WILL all work out.
- Michele said...
Holy wow woman! Sounds like you need to do what I did - on a notebook, write down a bunch of questions that pop into your head every single day and make a point to ask them. Like you said, it's frustrating not knowing exactly what's going on. It can cause undue worry and stress which can cause more issues.
I hate you're so stressed and wish there was something I could do to help. Being on the opposite coast of the US makes that a bit of a challenge LOL! This is like when Chris was pregnant.. she even took a few videos to show me the baby moving and stuff. There's you a vlog idea for later on :) We long-distance friends want to be a part of it too :)
- Megan R. said...
I feel your pain. It is VERY good that the RN/Midwife are going to talk with the endocrinologist, hopefully that clarifies things some.
If you are concerned about your sugars (probably a good idea to be since your fasting isn't under 100), I would just follow the GD diet. It is a REALLY good and healthy diet even for those who don't have GD.
I had to follow it since I did have GD, and I only gained 9lbs with Carson. And he was 11lbs, so really, I lost weight. About 2 weeks after he was born when all the swelling went down, I weighed 25 pounds less than I did before I got preggo!
I'm so sorry all of this has you so stressed!


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What does it mean to be European? – RUB-Europadialog #1 @Asturias
During a 5-day workshop organized by the Institute of Cultural Studies (IDF) of the University of Bochum, in conjunction with the University of Oviedo and financed by the Foundation Mercator, weLand visited the stunning region of Asturias, Spain, and discussed, together with many people from all over Europe, "what does it mean to be European?". What follows are the ideas weLand came up with:
What does it mean to be European? Being European does not mean to not be Italian, Spanish or Hungarian. Our country has given a lasting contribution to our identity, which can be then completed but not canceled. It goes that within ourselves exist two identities at the same time, let's say the Italian and the European one, living together in harmony without mutually exclude in no way. Being European does not mean to be Christian. Religion does not represent (anymore) an essential social or political component of European identity. Therefore, being European means that one is free to believe or to not believe, just as one is free to live and organize his or her life according to this condition. As a consequence, being European means to adapt spontaneously to the natural circumstances that distinguish human beings from each other. People's life must be respected and protected as such and individually, namely beyond language, gender, religion, culture or country of origin. Being European does not imply a limited geographical space, which means that everyone can be European regardless the place of birth. Being European means to share fundamental values, in turn indispensable to each other, which are: peace, equality, social justice and freedom. There is no peace without freedom, equality and social justice. There is no freedom without peace, social justice and equality, and so on. These values will be never perfectly fulfilled, but what makes them perfect is the permanent and devoted progress towards them. Whoever agrees with these convictions is welcome, whoever repudiates them, should leave our community. Being European means to have full knowledge of European history, the one that, throughout a common path, made Europe the product of different peoples and religions. We left behind war, peace, dissension, friendship, blood and wonderful masterpieces. Denying any of these facts, thus denying cultural, economic and interfaith relations that turned us into one and not into many civilizations, would mean to deny our history and ourselves at last. This is what to be European means. Our times, which see Europe positively realized as never before, call mature European citizens to take a clear and daily responsibility, in order to preserve such richness in our every single thought and action.


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