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Rep. Jinkins appointed to Civil Legal Aid Oversight Committee
Last week, Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, was appointed by House Speaker Frank Chopp to the Civil Legal Aid Oversight Committee. Rep. Jinkins replaces former State Rep. Jamie Pedersen on the Committee. "The Office of Civil Legal Aid does such important work in our communities, helping the most vulnerable among us," Rep. Jinkins said. "Foreclosure, caregiver problems, access to disability services, these are difficult things for any of us to deal with. And for those living in poverty, who do not … Continue reading
Reps. Jinkins and Fey Hosting February 22nd Town Hall
27th District Legislators Senator Jeannie Darneille, Representative Laurie Jinkins and Representative Jake Fey will give a mid-legislative session update and answer questions from constituents on issues important to them. Here are the details: What: District Town Hall When: Saturday, February 22, 10am-12pm Where: Jason Lee Middle School Cafeteria, 602 North Sprague Ave, Tacoma Residents of the district are encouraged to attend and let legislator know what matters to them this legislative session. Doors open and sign-in begins at 9:30.
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This has been a very busy week for State Rep. Laurie Jinkins. On Tuesday, as Chair of the House Judiciary Committee she presided over one of the most hotly contested issues in Olympia – the gun initiatives. Tuesday's hearing drew hundreds of supporters for the dueling initiatives - I-594, requiring universal background checks and I-591, outlawing universal background checks. Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, retired astronaut Mark Kelly also came to speak in favor of universal background checks. … Continue reading
House passes first paid sick and safe leave for Washington state
Today, in a 52-45 vote, the House passed HB 1313, allowing for some paid sick leave for all workers. The prime sponsor of the bill, Rep. Jinkins spoke in favor of its passage on the House Floor, saying, "Getting sick shouldn't mean getting fired. You shouldn't have to choose whether or not to stay home with a sick kid or put food on the table for your family at the end of the week. But that's what's happening today. One … Continue reading
Rep. Jinkins – diabetes prevention extraordinaire!
Rep. Laurie Jinkins has lived with diabetes almost her entire life. When she was diagnosed with "childhood onset diabetes," now known as Type 1 Diabetes, insulin pumps were huge, weighing more than 4 lbs. Thankfully, medicine has come a long way since them. However, in the last 100 years since treatment has improved, the rates of diabetes have skyrocketed. Today, nearly 26 million children and adults in the US have diabetes. And, it is expensive. Treating diabetes costs an estimated … Continue reading


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Making Sounds, Making Music, and Many Other Activities for Infants
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Recent research on brain development emphasizes the importance of the environment and relationships during the child's first three years of life. Making Sounds, Making Music, and Many Other Activities for Infants: 7 to 12 Months was written for care givers, early childhood educators and families. The ultimate goal of this book is to assist in promoting healthy develop of our youngest children. It should be a part of all parents' and caregivers' libraries. The book focuses on the growth of the whole child by including norms for physical, language and communication, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Authors: Herr, Judy
Title: Making sounds, making music, and many other activities for infants
7 to 12 months
7 to 12 months
Publisher: Clifton Park, NY : Delmar Learning, 2003.
Characteristics: viii, 132 :,ill. ;,28 cm.
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Statement of Responsibility: by Judy Herr, Terri Swim
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
Subject Headings: Babies Development. Child development. Early childhood education Activity programs. Handicraft
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In earlier reviews already enough has been said about the huge possibilities without writing any code. In addition, I would like to remark that with coding the possibilities are even bigger. First of all, you can code your own specific validations beyond the range of standard validations already provided. A special in-company registration number? Some country zip-code? All possible. The huge forum provides you with all information required.
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Last it support a lot of detailed css-classes, so you can set-up any theme or design you desire.
I found one drawback, BreezingForms does not support Joomla 2.5 multi-language functionality. Of course you can copy your form and translate it, but that I don't like due to the increasing maintenance of complex forms.
Josetta does what it promise, only I found out that's not enough. It transferred my site (250 articles, 9 complex menu's) without any remark.
However, after importing I noticed some unexpected result: First of all there is a big difference in approach between JoomFish and the multi-language capability of Joomla 2.5. JoomFish keeps only track of differences, true translated parts, while Joomla 2.5 needs a complete language structure. I found out, this is especially valid for menus. Fox example in my Dutch / English-website I use the same words for example for 'Home' and ' Contact' in the main menu. Because they are not translated in JoomFish those items are not transferred either by Josetta in the UK-part. Unfortunately I have a lot of these non-translated items.
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Jupgrade does converts modules (and all other stuff) and luckily you can combine Jupgrade and Josetta. You upgrade first with help of Jupgrade, and use Josetta to import the menus, categories and articles. Because Josetta simply adds them to your (upgraded) site, it's wise to delete the original upgraded items, by Jupgrade, first. In my case I ended with some partly translated menu's, see above, but all articles. Due to the new menus added by Josetta, I lost complete the link with all upgraded modules, e.g. which module had to show-up at what article. So that was for me not the best solution possible.
Finally I decided to add, directly in the SQL-tables, the translated articles to the upgraded site by Jupgrade. Via SQL I also duplicated the menus for the UK-translation. That, of course, request some knowledge of SQL and the database tables.
Please note I don't use Josetta's translation management functionality.
Thanks for your review, it's pretty fair that you acknowledge the fact you haven't used Josetta for what it's been designed for, assisting in creating multilingual content. The Joomfish importer is an additional, no-cost, tool that was added to help users transitionning, when possible, from Joomfish.
That's why it only transfers sections, categories, articles, menus and menu items (it says so in clear on the front-page where you start the import wizard).
We've tried to accomodate as much as possible the difference in concept between Joomfish and Joomla multilingual, but as you pointed out, it's not always possible. When that happens, only a user can manually fix or simply do things.
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The Chowda House ~ Red Bank
- Angelina May 9, 2013 02:03 PM
Just curious if anyone has been here yet?
re: equal_Mark
Actually they do have prices:http://www.thechowdahouse.com/images/...
re: sockster
OK, I see the link down at the bottom of the page. May have to check out the Fish & Chips...
Stopped by last night and was impressed. A clean, bright space with both a takeout counter and a nice dining area. Preparations are being made for an alfresco dining area out back which will be open by the official grand opening on June 8th. Not sure if it is a temporary situation, but for those with kids they currently have booster seats but no high chairs.
Started out with a cup of Manhattan clam chowder, which was nicely seasoned and featured lots of clams as well as veggies that were still firm. Portion was large and only $2.95.
Then I opted for the Fish & Chips. 3 decent sized battered and fried pieces (cod I believe) served in a basket on home sliced fries with a small container of nicely dressed cole slaw. Some tartar sauce and malt vinegar are provided as accompaniments. I generally like my tartar sauce with a little more zing. The fries were quite good and I hope they are able to maintain the quality as fries made from fresh sliced potatoes are notoriously difficult to produce consistently given the variability of moisture and starch.
I would have enjoyed some more slaw, but honestly this meal is offered for a mere $9.99. This is $5 to $9 less than similar dishes offered in the area! Other menu prices here are equally reasonable. Service was prompt and friendly.
All in all a nice addition to the shore seafood scene, which has long been dominated with impressive views coupled with overpriced mediocre seafood. Hopefully Chowda House will be able to maintain the focus on the food even when the inevitable crowds start swarming in...
re: equal_Mark
Nice review, Mark! Funny, we were going to try it last night, but instead we headed to Mossutto's in Wall for some amazing pizza!!! (as always)
Thanks for taking one for the team! This is definitely on our "go to" list. Is it located in the Galleria? Do they have specials as well as what is on the menu?
Thanks again!!
re: Angelina
It is actually south of the Galleria. It is on the other end of the block where Senor Peppers is located, directly across from the train station. Yes, they do offer some off menu specials. I'd liken them to a mini version of Mr. Shrimp in Belmar.
Sounds promising! Plan to give them a try very soon. I was excited to hear about the malt vinegar, brings me back to the excellent Fanwood Chippery days!
After many delays, a new Fanwood Chippery is said to open soon.
So I had to post about this place! We went this past Sunday (Mother's Day) and I am so glad we did!!
First off, the place is super clean and cozy. They have a huge outdoor backyard that will open soon with picnic tables. The waitress was very friendly, and the owners were very kind as well! A delight to speak with!
Now, the food. The NE clam chowder was very tasty. Had a lot of clams, not loaded with potatoes like most places. My mother and I were very pleased with the soup. My husband had an appetizer of the fried clams and they were excellent! Huge clams..the belly of the clam, not those rinky-dink ones most places serve.
We also had delish fresh oysters, and I have to tell you..we have not had oysters like this in quite some time. I never like to order them because they aren't usually fresh. Last time we were at Avenue in Long Branch we were so disappointed in the freshness of the oysters. Chowda House gets and A+ from us on these oysters!!!
For dinner, both my husband and I had the seared scallops. They were so good! Reminded me of this off-the beatn path place in Cape May. They were delish! My mother had scrimp scampi over linguine...again..FRESH! I know I sound so repetitive, but usually seafood is not always the freshest in some restaurants, but this gem of a restaurant was! Her sauce was nice and garlicky, too!!
My daughter had the kids fish & chips..I should say I had the kids fish and chips!! She ate the fries, and we all shared her fish bites! so good!!
No room for dessert, but we will definitely be back ASAP!! We even overheard the table next to us complementing the owner on the quality and the taste of all their dishes! Overall, we were all very pleased!! Well worth a trip. It is a BYOB, located across from the train station in Red Bank. I am very happy we had our Mother's Day meals here. Worth the trip for us and you should all check out the place!
The owners were very gracious, and the waitress was great, too!!
Next time in Red Bank, check out the place!!
re: Angelina
Thanks, Angelina. Those fried belly clams have made me decide where I'm goin' the next time I head to Red Bank.
re: MGZ
Not being a big "seafood" guy, I think I've established that on these boards, there are a few seafood items that I do truly enjoy.
One are fresh clams roasted on a grill with drawn butter on the side. Another are those frozen and processes fried clam strips, but fried belly clams? That's a new one too me, my first impression is they must be chewy, no?
I also really enjoy Ne clam chowder as well as GOOD fish n chips, so I do have every intention of checking this place out.
re: jrvedivici
First off, fresh clams on the grill are a thing of beauty. Even if they're cooked over gas flames and paired with cheap canned beer.
Second, fried whole clams are not chewy. The "belly" of the soft shell clam (Ipswich, usually) is actually less chewy than the muscle normally used for the strips. My own personal favorite fried clam would be makin' cherrystones at home, but I still haven't figured out how to make 'em like my Grandmother did. I'm gettin' close, but I think it may have something to do with the fact that we dug 'em ourselves and that vegetable oil was different in the 70s-80s.
I'm unlikely to get to RB 'til late June. Do me a favor and go try 'em?
re: MGZ
I think there is something about a woman when she becomes a grandmother, she sprinkles everything with a little love that we cannot replicate. From your fried clams, to my meatballs, so very close but just a little off. (Could of course be the oil, but my story is more for the readers)
Anywho, if you ask me to bring some BYOB with me to the Chowda house, then I'm pretty sure I can do ya the favor.
re: jrvedivici
I love grilled clams also! I plop down a half drunk beer right on the grill and jam a stick of butter in it and pour it all over the clams when they open. Heaven!
re: Angelina
I thought oysters were either fresh or not fresh - not fresh entailing sweating and wriggling in bed in pain and fear if not the hospital
Stopped by again tonight; again, no downsides. Started with the NE Chowder. As mentioned earlier, good clam to potato ratio. Also the clams were tender but firm, not rubbery or mushy.
Followed up with the Raw Bar special which is 3 oysters and clams on the half shell for $7.95. Come On! Anywhere else and just the 3 oysters presented here would have easily been $10. One note: it would be nice if more than a couple wedges of lemon were offered as an accompaniment. Mignonette or wasabi aoli perhaps? Luckily a few drops of my emergency bottle of chipotle sauce was there for me.
Finally I had a plate of the Skipjack Sliders which were nice little bites of fried flounder served on small buns accompanied with tartar sauce (duly enhanced with some lemon juice and more of my chipotle sauce).
For what it's worth I got takeout here several nights ago, which included their Shrimp Scampi, which did not miss a beat!
Now if only this place could snatch up the lease at Irwins Marina down in Marine Park where Boondocks is now, we would be talking a serious combo of excellent seafood AND an a heavenly view!
re: equal_Mark
=Mark - the wasabi aioli or mignonette will cost you the extra 2 bucks!
re: equal_Mark
Place sound great, I'm looking forward to giving it a go.
re: equal_Mark
mark, or they can take over bahrs LOL
I definitely want to check this place out soon.
I'm surprised no one fairly mentioned that The Chowda House hasn't even had their grand opening yet! They are still working the bugs out. Grand opening is this weekend, I believe - live music, etc.
We had lunch al fresco - the outdoors seating has a delightfully beachy atmosphere - a nice taste of the shore away from the shore traffic!
The wedge salad with blue cheese and bacon was perfect - the tabasco lemon aioli for dipping the fried clams or fish is not to be missed. Best fresh-squeezed lemonade ever.
The bugs we encountered can all be fixed: they were short-staffed, the FRESH fries were cooked soft, the fried clams had a nice light coating but were not not juicy at all (8 clams per order), the mussels in garlic and white wine lacked mussel juice, white wine, and were too heavy on the butter. I like a salty broth for dipping, not so much butter that I start feeling guilty! They were slightly overcooked TO MY TASTE...
I was happy to give this feedback to the owners and NOT just post online. Only posting online helps no one, and the owners were so grateful for the feedback. I will be keeping an eye on this place - it could be quite a gem, especially if the offer more grilled options than fried.
re: SusieQQ
Thanks for the heads up, SusieQQ. I grabbed a cover page coupon this evening.
re: chowhounder411
Did you have the fried clams?
Ok the time has arrived that I gave this place a try. The wife has heard me mention it, thanks to this very thread, so tonight she established this as our destination!
***Disclosure*** This hound is not a big seafood guy.
One of the biggest reasons I wanted to try this is because I love NE clam Chowda. However on a humid 80+ degree night, in a suit and tie, chowder is the last thing I want. So we started with the whole fried clams and shrimp cocktail. The whole fried clams (vs. clam strips) was a first for me. Apprehensive to say the least, I really liked them. I anticipated them to be tough and chewy, but they weren't at all, very nice. The shrimp cocktail was good too, but not jumbo as I had hoped. 16/20's are a decent sized shrimp but I always hope for u-10.
Entree's wife; fish and chips myself; fried seafood platter. Fish and chips were good, nice size filets (cod?) prepared in a light and flakey beer batter. Served with homemade slaw and fries both of which were good.
Mine consisted of a fried filet (flounder?), shrimp and scallops. Everything again was very good, mine served with the same fries and slaw.
Both had their home made ice tea which was very refreshing.
All and all a cute lil seafood place. Not a very elaborate menu but they seem to know what they are doing.
They had the lobster roll for special and I probably should have ordered that. In my opinion this place should be doing some lobster bake, or clam bake buckets. 2 whole lobsters a few clams, mussels a corn cob $29.95 and you should have a line out the door. The place screams a bucket of coronas and finger seafood to me.
It was too hot for me to check out the outdoor dining, but I stand by my assessment above.
I wouldn't discourage anyone from checking it out, I'll go back but as my disclosure said I'm not a seafood guy, so my next visit will wait till mid winter, prime Chowda time.
re: jrvedivici
Good review. I hope to check this out sometime this summer. Is there parking? I usually avoid RB because parking can be a bear.
re: Jerseygirl111
Chowda House is on the west side of RB so parking is not really an issue...
re: equal_Mark
Thank you!
re: Jerseygirl111
Jerseygirl, the place is right by the train station. Grab some beers and just take NJT there. Otherwise, you can park at the station. My first visit, however, is gonna involve the rails and a taco at North of the Border After.
re: Jerseygirl111
Just promise to save room for a taco for desert?
re: Jerseygirl111
There is a parking lot next to it however I'm not sure if its for the restaurant. I parked on the street directly across from the restaurant, as previously noted there is ample on street parking.
On a side note; when leaving I noticed significant progress has been made to the old Little Kraut location, including the name San Remo now adorning the facade. I guess whatever the hold up was has been resolved.
View of the dining area out back. Perfectly shaded for dining alfresco now that the heat & humidity have abated somewhat. The little raw bar is open on weekends.
The plastic container on the plate with the Raw Bar appetizer ($7.95) is the chef's private habanero salsa. Pretty darn fiery!
re: equal_Mark
large pieces of shell or sand?
It is funny. I haven't been there recently but this place must be doing ok. I was in brothers the other night and sitting at the bar having a pie. Half the bar was talking about the chowdah house and how they like it. (the local drinkers there.) I am now in the mood for a lobster roll : )
re: corvette johnny
C'mon CJ do you think =Mark wouldn't know the difference between a pieces of shell or sand? Shame on you! lol
My money is on a novice shucker in the kitchen. Both clam and oyster shells will splinter a bit if you don't know the right spot to start opening the shell. God knows about 25 years ago there were many people with shell bits in their clams and oysters when I was learning how to shuck. All these years later it will still take me a few try's to find the sweet spot for opening those lil suckers.
re: jrvedivici
yeah now that I think of it, you are right. I have had some awful sandy ones with big grains of sand that made you feel like you bit into a piece of shell though. (not at chowdah house...other spots)
As our first choice was overbooked last night the wife and I gave Chowda House a try.
We were there at about 6 pm on a Friday night and the place was empty.
Interior is kind of noisy, I would not describe it as cozy unless old dive tanks qualify as cozy. It being November, outside dining was closed. There was a rope running across the front of the restaurant, apparently there is a step between the counter and the tables that is an elderly person liability trap.
I ordered the fried seafood combo and the wife ordered the scampi. Even though there was no one in the place, it took about 20 minutes for the food to arrive. While we were waiting we saw numerous members of the kitchen staff running in and out of the kitchen, including what looked like the owner in an apron to take a cell phone call. While we were there one other table arrived.
While we were waiting the waitress brought us an amuse bouche consisting of a chunk of "cajun" shrimp hiding in a corn muffin slathered in ranch dressing. While I salute them for trying, it was not something I would want to order on its own.
When the food arrived it was inconsistent. The fish and scallops on the fried platter were dark brown, overdone and dry. The shrimp were a lighter shade and slightly moist but cold. French fries were, again, dark brown. Cole slaw was also nothing special. The scampi was better, not overcooked with fresh garlic and what seemed to be a little white wine in the sauce. Portions were ok but not overly large at $ 19.95 for the platter and $ 13.95 for the scampi.
We spent some time talking with the wife owner afterwards while paying the check, and asked how they were doing. She indicated things were ok but could be better. They are getting some take out business off of the train, but on a Friday night they should have been way busier.
I have the sense that it is difficult to make something go on the west side of Red Bank, while leaving we checked out the San Remo location (former little Kraut). Most of the construction permits were more than a year old but it still isn't open.
Both Navesink Fishery and Barnacles do a better job with sea food in my book, and we have had bad experiences with Blue Water in Red Bank. While we would go back, we felt the Chowda House was overpriced for what they offered, and certainly could have done a better job with the preparation given that the place was empty.
It's a shame, because I think Red Bank could really use a place like the Keyport Fishery with simple seafood prepared well and priced reasonably. This isn't it.
re: vikingkaj
A few weeks ago in a last minute decision decided to go back and give it a other try. 8:30 on a Sat night there was nobody in the place, based upon a drive by visual, I decided to go elsewhere.
I think the writting is on the wall for the anticipated longevity for this place.


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2-Day Combo: Sydney City Tour, Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise and Blue Mountains Day Trip
Read what other Viator.com travelers think about the 2-Day Combo: Sydney City Tour, Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise and Blue Mountains Day Trip. What they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved, it's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
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Great tour of the city and the Blue Mountains. Harbour Lunch Cruse was great.
I would take this tour again.
Awesome one....
A good value for the two tours that are included. The Blue Mountains day trip was excellent with a stop in a small town for tea, a visit to Scenic World, with views of the Blue Mountains and the rain forest, and a visit to Echo Point for a close-up view of the Three Sisters. The Sydney tour was nice with stops to view the city from different parks, a short tour of the Rocks district, and a visit to Bondi Beach. The lunch cruise is OK and I would recommend it if you are not doing any other harbor cruises.
Ann S
This 2 Day Tour was perfect for us to see as much as possible in the 3 days in Sydney before our cruise. We had an early pickup, 7:15am from the Sydney Harbour Marriott, on both days, on time. The city tour gave us a glimpse of all the best sites and different areas of the city. The commentary on the coach was interesting by a very nice guide. Important to me was the cleanliness of the coach ,I hate trying to take pictures out of dirty windows! We visited Bondi Beach, advertised as Australia's most famous surf beach. Not crowded at this time of the year and a nice walk on the boardwalk and in the sand. Our 2 hour Sydney Harbor tour by catamaran started at Darling Harbor. We had an excellent seafood buffet and everything on the boat was very clean, including the restrooms. The cruise took us under the Sydney bridge, great view from the outside deck, of the Opera house and Fort Denison. Tour ended at Darling Harbor, but we were told to stay on if we needed to go to Circular Quay, a couple minutes walk from our hotel. The next day was a real treat to visit the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains! Seeing the famous three sisters and Jamison Valley, closer look at Echo point. A little confusing with the crowds and 3 different rides, the very steep incline railroad, the cable car and skyway, at Scenic World, but walked on the valley floor, interesting with relics of the area's coal-mining past. Rides were not included in tour price. The private collection of native animals and birds at Featherdale Wildlife Park. Especially, so close and personal with the koalas and kangaroos. Stopped at Waradah Aboriginal Center with performers in traditional paint and costumes, explaining and playing the didgeridoo.Visited a quaint mountain village called Leura and ended with a visit at Homebush Bay, 2000 Olympic Game Site. Dropped back at the hotel at 6 pm. A very full and long day, worth every penny! Couldn't have seen and experienced so much on our first visit to Sydney without ya!
This is a great trip to do. The city tour was great taking in all the best sights of the city, then you go on the lunch cruise which takes you under the Harbour Bridge, great views of the Opera House too. The buffet lunch was great for us adults, Seafood, rice, curry, salads etc but not a great deal for my fussy 9 year old, although she did like the puds. The Blue Mountains trip was fantastic, loved it and so did my 2 children. Stopped off at Leura for morning tea, which was a lovely quaint village. Try and include the Scenic Skyrail Cableway etc, if you don't have it you can always purchase it there. Riding worlds steepest railway was really good fun, the cable car back up was great too. Went to Echo Point to see the "3 Sisters" views were absolutely stunning. Defo recommend this trip.
We had a short stay in Sydney and this tour covered the basics. The tour guides were excellent
The Blue Mountains with the cable car, railway and Skyway rides was awesome. The Featherdale sanctuary was a great place where they allow you to take pictures right next to the Koalas and Kangaroos without charging like the other parks do. The Sydney city tour and Harbour lunch is a must do.
Great 2 day experience. We only had 3 full days here and this was perfect. We could have spent more time at the wildlife park because there was so much to see. Steven, our tour director, was great. I would definitely recommend this tour.
This was definitely worth the money. The driver the first day was excellent;very helpful and informative. The city tour was interesting and the harbor cruise and lunch was very nice. The Blue Mountain tour was so beautiful! I would definitely recommend this two day package to anyone. We saw a lot in a short time.
Mine was a last minute trip to Sydney and I had a limited amount of time to explore. My goal was to see as much as I possibly could without feeling rushed or exhausted. The 2-Day Combo: Sydney City Tour, Sydney Harbor Cruise and Blue Mountain Day Trip helped me successfully accomplish my goal. The staff was helpful and knowledgeable. Great tour!
Visiting different Sydney neighborhoods and Bongi beach was nice and informative
This trip was awesome! I didn't have a lot of time in Sydney, so I am glad I did this tour. I saw everything I wanted to.
The koalas and Kangaroos were awesome, and the adventure park was a very unique experience.
Definitely recommend to anyone who likes tourism, animals and adventure.
We were picked up at our hotel promptly at the specified time. Our driver and guides were both excellent. The harbour cruise included a seafood buffet that was great and although I am selective about what seafood I eat, there were plenty of different dishes to choose from. The bus tour portion included stops at St. Kilda and Brighton beach, both of which provided some wonderfully colourful photos and experiences.
On the second day, we headed out to the Blue Mountains on a day much better than had been predicted. The Blue Mountains had mostly cleared off after the bush fires, which provided good photo opportunities. Our first stop was the Featherdale Wild Life Park and this was truly a highlight of my entire six week holiday. I was so excited to be able to touch so many of the animals exclusive to Australia. If this had been the ONLY stop on the tour, I would still have been satisfied, but we went on to the Jamieson Valley in the Blue Mountains. There were beautiful views of the valley and the Three Sisters rock formation. Following that we opted to take the 4 different ways to see the valley. We rode the cable car, tram and steep railway as well as walked on the valley floor.
It wasn't over yet. We then went to Leura where we were allowed some time to shop in the lovely independent shops were vintage, new and art items could be purchased.
It wasn't over yet. On the way back because we were ahead of schedule, the bus driver took us through the 2000 Olympic facilities at Homebush.
I doubt if anyone could ask for more from a tour.
A good day out with knowledgable and friendly driver. Recommended as a "must do" when on Sydney. Loved it all.
What a fabulous two-day experience! The harbor cruise was fantastic with wonderful views of the sights and a yummy lunch. We took the cruise after the city tour so we almost felt like experts listening to the recorded information about the places we were passing. The Blue Mountains tour on the following day was even more impressive. Getting out of the city center is a must when visiting Sydney and the Blue Mountains are simply spectacular. A visit to the Featherdale Wildlife Park only enhances the experience because you are allowed to get ridiculously close to the animals. Couldn't recommend this combo more highly!


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250 m² living area, 150 m² terrace, 2200 m² garden, pool and tennis
Very beautiful villa with all modern conveniences, 11x5 m infinity pool with alarm system, automatic filtration and salt electrolysis (without the taste of chlorine) and panoramic seaview.
There are 5 bedrooms, 11 beds including 1 baby cot, 2 shower rooms, a large 60 m² living room and all the rooms are air-conditioned.
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Sight-Seeing Tours Viet Nam - Travelers visit to Shwedagon, the most outstanding pagoda, dominating the skyline of Yangon with a magical golden flash. Then they enjoy the panoramic sunset, from the peak of Mandalay Hill.
Sight-Seeing Tours California - Dana Wharf has the BEST Sportfishing and Whale Watching tours in Orange County, Ca. We have been serving the public since 1971 from Dana Point. We also have FREE PARKING for our customers!
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Shanty Cliffs, NY
If you go west on Route 8 out of Wevertown NY, about five miles past the Eleventh Mountain trailhead, you'll find a parking area near the confluence of Shanty Brook and the East Branch of the Sacandaga River.
From there you can catch nice glimpse of Shanty Cliffs and begin hiking toward the outcrop that hovers 700 feet above the road. This past weekend I was with former DEC forest ranger Steve Ovitt, looking for a hike that would let us enjoy the peaking foliage.
We started by walking down to the river for some easy, beautiful views. Then we set off up the west side of Shanty Brook.
Hooper Garnet Mine, NY
Garnet mining is an important part of the history of the Gore Mountain region. And, right in our neighborhood, is an old abandoned garnet mine; the Hooper Mine on Garnet Hill.
The garnet from this area was (and is) prized for the way it fractures, making it very valuable for abrasives like sandpaper. In 1878 the Barton family began mining on the backside of Gore Mountain.
Twenty years later Frank Hooper started his mining operation near Balm of Gilead Mountain. Hooper's mine wasn't as rich as Barton's, but to some extent, he made up for it with ingenuity.
Vanderwhacker Mountain Fire Tower
The name Vanderwhacker first came onto my radar when I realized that the state land crossed by the Raymond Brook Ski Trail was part of the Vanderwhacker Wild Forest.
The Vanderwhacker Wild Forest is a diverse and discontinuous DEC construct, the center piece of which is Vanderwhacker Mountain and the Fire Tower.
With 1700 feet of elevation gain in two and a half miles I figured my wife, our daughter and I could handle it, even with a late start.


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Authors: Woodson, Jacqueline
Title: Our Gracie Aunt
Publisher: New York : Hyperion Books for Children/Jump at the Sun, 2002.
Characteristics: 1 v. (unpaged) :,col. ill. ;,30 cm.
Summary: When a brother and sister are taken to stay with their mother's sister because their mother neglects them, they wonder if they will see their mother again.
Local Note: 15 29 53 61 70 71 72 97 102 103 109 112 118 188 231 274 278
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Statement of Responsibility: by Jacqueline Woodson ; illustrations by Jon J. Muth
Subject Headings: Brothers and sisters Juvenile fiction. Child abuse Juvenile fiction. Aunts Juvenile fiction. African Americans Juvenile fiction.
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Lucca North End
- Address:
226 Hanover St.
Boston, MA 02113Neighborhood:
North End
- Cuisine:
ItalianPrice: $31 to $50
Lucca North End
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.luccaboston.com/
- Phone: (617) 742-9200
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:30pm; Bar Menu: Daily: 5:00pm - 12:15am
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Italian
- Executive Chef: Patrick Duffy
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: We have four private rooms that can accommodate anywhere from ten up to one hundred guests. Email us or call us directly for additional information and availability
- Private Party Contact: Tania vonMagnus 6177429200
- Entertainment: Yes
A word from Lucca North End
Lucca has become one of the most talked about restaurants in Boston. Zagat survey names them, 'Best New Italian Restaurant' and they won a coveted Best of Boston award for their elegant and lively bar. Whether you join them for a relaxing dining experience or a little later for cocktails and to sample their late night menu, you will be won over by Lucca's elegant charm and warm ambiance.Continued
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Lucca North End reviews from OpenTable diners
130 reviews since July 27, 2014
- Food4Service3.9
- Ambiance4Noise LevelModerate
fit for foodies (61)special occasion (55)neighborhood gem (51)romantic (49)notable wine list (44)good for groups (32)hot spot (26)vibrant bar scene (15)scenic view (13)great for outdoor dining (8)late-night find (8)great for lunch (5)kid-friendly (2)great for brunch (1)Show More
- Lucca LosesLisaRlovesfoodDined on 11/22/2014Went online to find the best Italian restaurants in North End & Lucca rated high for their food but wine & dessert were the clinchers. We ordered a variety of pastas and none were over the top excellent. The pasta sauce was a bit watery in 1 dish with sausage, the pasta with smoked ham was very salty & the bolognese left our palettes dulled, not enough seasoning throughout & the consistency not so great. To top it off our waitress was uninterested, offered no specials until we asked & never offered dessert, just brought our bill, so we left. We had much greater expectations & left discouraged, review didn't represent well.
- OkOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 11/21/2014The food was bland. Options good but food did not have enough flavor. I will not be going back.
- Lucca is always great!LilPVIPDined on 11/18/2014I lived in the North End for 5 years and knew every restaurant, Lucva continues to be one of the best in the neighborhood. It is a bit more fancy than some of the Italian restaurants so good for work dinners as well. I would highly recommend it!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food, really loud.LoriDined on 11/15/2014We had a great dinner her on a Saturday night. I will say that it was packed and loud, but again, it was on a Saturday night. Food and service were great.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lucca: restaurant of last resortOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 11/15/2014Lucca is unpleasantly loud. The food is bland and incredibly overpriced. No need to return.
- Simply amazingMattmanVIPDined on 11/14/2014Phenomenal meal. Outstanding service. The short ribs were incredible. This restaurant is a must visit.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Tremendous place, best Italian food in Boston.AudimurphDined on 11/13/2014Food, staff and ambiance, best in Boston. Every trip to Boston, Lucca North End is a must stop by for a meal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Birthday CelebrationfoodlvrVIPDined on 11/9/2014Based on Boston Magazine and Lucca's web site I made Lucca the restaurant choice for my daughter's 23rd birthday. We were a party of 5 and all of us were more than pleased with our appetizers and entrees. There was an extensive Italian wine list. We enjoyed a bottle off white and a bottle of Procecco. A most enjoyable evening.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Avarage - not moreCriticmeDined on 11/8/2014Slightly above avarage prices for a slightly below avarage food/test. Was expecting more for a $30 dish!Special Features:
- Visitors from South CarolinaOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 11/8/2014We were in Boston for a few days and had to visit the North End. We went on a Saturday night, the place was packed. Because we used Open Table, we were able to get a reservation in prime time. Staff was very nice and we felt very welcome. The only issue was that the food was just not spectacular. My cod was overdone and my wife's lobster arrabiatta was not very exciting (limp pasta with a sauce that was pretty basic. There are so many restaurants in the small area, that we would probably try somewhere else next time we visit.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Two thumbs up for Lucca !Dadouss4everDined on 11/8/2014Tasty Italian food with style ! A must each time we are in Boston.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointedMrFoodieDined on 11/4/2014Expected a lot more for an Italian Restaurant in the North End, gnocchi with "confit duck" had me so excited until the moment I tasted it, ....food there needs LOVE period.
- Great spot, small portion sizeAmandaLeighDined on 11/1/2014Great spot, small portion size - had a nice table by the window by my request, and a free dessert! Nice touch.Special Features:
- Lucca's was Perfect italian Dining!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 10/25/2014What a great dining experience in the North End! Service was impeccable, food was outstanding and it was as fun an environment for a catch up with an old friend as it would be for a romantic evening.Special Features:
- FoodnomadDined on 10/24/2014Great food, befitting ambience the only grievance would be that that bearer was constantly interrupting our conversation in the name of "checking on food / service" which was annoying.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Unfortunately Just routinePianoProDined on 10/21/2014On a street full of choices for Italian food, I probably could have done better. The choice was made by looking at reviews and ignoring the poor ones for Lucca. The service was fine, but the restaurant noisy and busy. The mussels were cooked well, but the sauce lacked any zing. The Cesar Salad was fine. The rigatoni with meat sauce was fine--but the baked shells were overbaked and dry. The salmon was overdone. The prices were medium to high.
- Great experience.FBECVIPDined on 10/18/2014Not amazing but I'd go again. Solid all around. Calamari appetizer was very good. Bolo genes rigatoni was best dish we had at the table.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent!ExcellentVIPDined on 10/16/2014Exactly as we hoped for. We are tourists but the owner treated us as locals---food-service and ambiance everything you would want in a great North End restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Bland, loud, serviceableOpenTable Diner Since 2009VIPDined on 10/11/2014Seemed to have found a tiny spot almost in mid-aisle to wedge in our table, with the result that we were bumped numerous times by waiters. Service was just serviceable. Noise level was extreme, so loud we had to almost yell across our 3-person table to be heard. The food was okay, somewhat bland, with a very tomato-y lobster pasta sauce that overwhelmed other flavors. Cod was cooked to a nice flakiness but had almost no flavor. Definitely not worth the price. Overall, would not return.
- Fabulous4kidsphewDined on 10/11/2014This is the 3rd time that I have eaten at Lucca Restaurant since the beginning of summer. Every meal has been better than the last. Service is impeccable.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not impressedfoodiegrrrlDined on 10/9/2014One of the hostesses was super rude. Waiter was slow, rude and inept. Food wasn't good - there were four of us and none had a dish we were impressed with. Wouldn't recommend this place or go back.
- What a find!TheCoatesDined on 10/9/2014We made reservations online, received a reminder via email, and had a table when we got there...in front of the open air windows facing the street. Waitstaff was perfect (I waitressed for 22 years...I know what is good and what is great!). The food was fresh and the pasta cooked to perfection. We will go back the next chance we get. Wonderful experience!Special Features:
- might try againnorthendlovaDined on 9/28/2014We went to Lucca with another couple. We ate early on a Sunday night and they seated us right at the floor-to-ceiling open window which was great. The waiter had absolutely no warmth and while he brought the two requested glasses of wine he forgot the one soda. I was encouraged by the waiter to get the halibut (one of the pricier items on the menu) but it was dry and just "ok." Everyone else seemed to enjoy their meals; a gluten-free lobster dish, the scallops, and the creamy orrechiette. I tried a bite of the scallops which were divine. the calamari appetizer was served with squid ink gnocchi which, unfortunately for appearance-sake, looked like black meal worms. Will probably go again but get the scallops, some wine and people watch.
- food and service was outstanding.tvigsDined on 9/27/2014the calamari was superb and the pasta dishes different but tasty.service was very good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Poor service, Good FoodJessicaDined on 9/27/2014My experience at Lucca was not a good one. Before going to an event I allowed 1.5hrs to eat dinner at Lucca before an evening event. It took almost 40 minutes to get our wine, appetizer, and bread basket and then we had to scarf down our $30 entrees in the last 5 minutes of the meal to make our next event. The waiter took my wine glass away without asking if I'd like a second glass and did the same with my friend, but she wasn't event done with her wine. The food was delicious, but I was sad to eat my $120 meal in a matter of minutes.Special Features:
- Warm wine and average foodTravelerDined on 9/24/2014Went based on Wine Spectator review and the wine list is great. Ordered two magnums of red wine that were served warm, which was too bad. The food was pretty average to below average. Service was prompt and the ambiance was great.Special Features:
- Mailing it inlaxdinerDined on 9/23/2014Unfortunately, Lucca, like so many restaurants in the North End, is just not focused on quality food and service. Admittedly, the service was so bad that the food might not have been too bad but it was brought to the table cold and in one diners case late. That one meal was comped but for a business dinner that is not the issue. 5 diners are trying to be polite and not eat while we wait on one person's food for 15 minutes. Night started on the wrong foot when the waiter couldn't understand how to take an order for grey goose up. I received an absolutely filthy dirty martini that was not consumable. Location is great but please realize these restaurants are their to churn tables to get more tourists through the door.
- Consistently greatdipiedDined on 9/18/2014I always have an amazing meal and a great time here. Service is top notch and the menu is always great.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- LOVE IT!!CabinFeverDined on 9/13/2014One of the best Italian restaurants in the North End. A must try!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Chat, drink and eat!Greenegirl53Dined on 9/12/2014My friend and I meet for drinks and dinner to catch up every other month. Lucca is one of our favorite spots to do it. Good selection of wine, appetizers and entrees. We sat at the bar and the service great. Check your credit card when you get home though. Somehow she was charged twice! The calamari was delish as was the chicken entree. It was easy for us to chat with each other's and those around us. I enjoy the bar scene at Lucca! Will be back soon!!!Special Features:
- Best steak I've ever eaten!Stephleone24Dined on 9/12/2014Most amazing steak, vegetables, duck, and pasta of my life! Was so full I couldn't try dessert but it looked great!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Less than expectedgoldenrenDined on 9/11/2014After two different taxi drivers recommended this place, and finding reviews raving about it, my wife and I were somewhat disappointed. The food was good but not great, and not worth raving about. My appetizer, duck confit in a crust, was very very good, but my main course, lobster in pasta, was not. The lobster was not fresh, or else previously frozen, and the sauce was gooey. My wife's oysters were fine, and she devoured her veal chop with tuna oil and capers. The bread was served with something that looked and tasted like green putty. With all the great North End restaurants, we would probably not go back.Special Features:
- High End in the North EndAPCGVIPDined on 9/5/2014Reserved a table at Lucca for my husband's birthday...Our cab driver got lost finding us, so we were running a few minutes late. Called to let them know, and they were very gracious--told us they'd have a nice table waiting for us, and thanked us for letting them know. We arrived and true to their word, our table was waiting. Service was very attentive, if stuffy. Dinner itself was excellent--My husband had the verdura salad and the salmon for dinner. I had the Caesar salad and the filet for dinner. We were pleased to find our favorite wine on the menu. I was disappointed that no one read the special note on my reservation that asked for a piece of tiramisu with a candle in it to be charged to and sent the to table, as that didn't happen.Special Features:
- Great foodOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/30/2014Halibut was the best we have ever had. Calamari was fantasticSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Our favorite placeFanofLuccaDined on 8/30/2014Lucca is one of our favorite restaurants. My husband and I shared our first date there, got engaged there, and have been back a few times in between. It is an intimate setting perfect for a special night or just dinner out. Food is outstanding. A plentiful basket of bread is brought to the table. Appetizers or sides are shareable. Entree size is just right. Youre not leaving there hungry!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- North End GemBabsDined on 8/30/2014I have dined at Lucca's on several occasions, and it never disappoints. Had a delicious caesar salad and seared scallops. Others had pasta dishes, including Pasta Bolognese, which they said was very good. It can sometimes be loud if there are large family groups, which didn't bother me, but some diners might prefer to dine later to avoid big family groups.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- lostmama89VIPDined on 8/29/2014The lobster pasta and the tiramisu were excellent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Disappointedkr35Dined on 8/29/2014The food here is average. We had family in town who were excited to experience the famed North End and its food, but this was a disappointment. Service was great and atmosphere was nice, but the food - from the bread in the beginning to dessert - was just blah. We will not go back.
- Cattle CarPrimetimeVIPDined on 8/28/2014Billed as an intimate little spot with authentic old world cozy flair, this mega restaurant is anything but. Crowded lines of tables for six pressed against one wall. The food was tasty, but we will try another authentic Little Italy establishement next visit to Boston.
- Always goodEJLADined on 8/25/2014Came in for a business dinner this week, and they sat us at one of the tables by the window. We didn't realize it was Dine Boston week, but that turned out to be a happy accident. I tried the Wild Boar appetizer for the first time, and it was phenomenal. Followed that with the Rigatoni Bolognese, which I've ordered every time I've been, and it didn't disappoint. The desserts weren't especially great, but I was already full from the prior two courses anyway. The only down side to the meal was our waiter seemed to disappear for long stretches and never quite gave a direct answer to a question. That said, I'm sure I'll be back soon.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Sleeps Up To Four, Lots Of New Furnishings And In Excellent Condition
You have found the right property. This is a beachfront unit where you can walk right out onto the white sands of world famous Sapphire Beach Resort and Marina.
The unit has a king bed and this area can be separated from the living area via four large sliders. There is both an indoor and outdoor dining table, along with a full kitchen (4 burner stove, oven, microwave, and full sized refrigerator). The bathroom has a tub/shower, twin sinks and toilet. There is central air conditioning if you are hot, though the sliders open up to accept an incredible ocean breeze.
If you know the resort, it is located in the A Building on the first floor. So you open the sliding glass doors and walk directly out onto the best part of the beach. There isn't a better location on the property.
This unit is under professional management by Hibiscus Homes Realty.
If you are not familiar with the property, SBRM is located only half a mile from the town of Red Hook. This is where you can find numerous restaurants and bars, in addition to shopping and the ferry to St. John. There is also a marina on the property for any boating excursions you may wish to take: fishing, sailing, powerboats, jet skis, para sailing- you name it. There are two tennis courts. There is a Budget Rental Car as well. But the highlight is the incredible beach, which also offers great snorkeling. And the views of St. John and the British Virgin Islands are incredible.
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Imagine constant pain so severe it changes your life. That is what many people who have fractured a vertebrae live with every day. From car wrecks, to osteoporosis to cancer, the fractures can be caused by many things, but there wasn't much out there to help people. A new procedure is allowing doctors to relieve back pain almost instantly.
Running, fishing, raising horses - nothing could stop the foster mom of six.
"I didn't have any worries about health," said spinal cord injury patient Mary Ann Weyer.
Then, one day, she said, "it happened so fast. Bing. Bing. Bing. One day I was healthy. The next, I was in the hospital, the next day I had broken bones."
Within six months, Mary Ann Weyer was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of cancer where plasma cells in the blood grow rapidly and cause bone destruction. Radiation sent her cancer into remission, but she was left with six spinal fractures.
"I had no idea what people went through when they had pain, until it happened to me," said Weyer. "For me the cancer wasn't scary. It was the idea of not being able to take care of myself and being incapacitated."
Interventional neuroradiologist, doctor Marcel Maya at Cedars Sinai uses balloon kyphoplasty to fix the problem.
"This is an internal cast, where we put cement inside the fractured spine," said Maya.
It is non-surgical, so there are no incisions. Instead, four needles are inserted into Mary Ann's back, creating a small pathway to the fractures. Orthopedic balloons are inserted and inflated.
"You can see the balloon getting thicker," said Maya.
Then the cement fills the opened area.
"You see the cement filling the spine and restoring the normal height and strength," said Maya.
Two hours after the procedure, Mary Ann's on her way home, scar free, pain free and ready to live again.
"To not have pain, is to have life," said Weyer.
Besides this treatment, there is little help for people with spinal fractures. They are basically told to go home and rest. Recovery can take one to three months. With balloon kyphoplasty, recovery is usually less than ten days.
BACKGROUND: Multiple myeloma is cancer that starts in the plasma cells in bone marrow. Bone marrow is the soft, spongy tissue found inside most bones. It helps make blood cells. Plasma cells help your body fight infection by producing proteins called antibodies. In multiple myeloma, plasma cells grow out of control in the bone marrow and form tumors in the areas of solid bone. The growth of these bone tumors makes it harder for the bone marrow to make healthy blood cells and platelets.
SYMPTOMS: Multiple myeloma causes a low red blood cell count. This makes you more likely to get infections and have abnormal bleeding. If the bones in the spine are affected, it can put pressure on the nerves, resulting in numbness or weakness of the arms or legs. Other symptoms include bleeding problems, brittle bones that are more likely to break, fatigue due to anemia, fevers without any other cause, and shortness of breath due to anemia. (Source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov).
TREATMENT: If you have multiple myeloma and aren't experiencing any symptoms, you may not need treatment. However, your doctor will regularly monitor your condition for signs the disease is progressing. If it is, you may need treatment. ( Source: The MayoClinic)
NEW TECHNOLOGY: Balloon Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that can repair spinal fractures. It takes about an hour per fracture level to treat a fracture with Balloon Kyphoplasty, and the procedure can be done on an outpatient or inpatient basis. Balloon Kyphoplasty can reduce or eliminate your back pain from a spinal fracture, as well as restore vertebral body height and proper alignment of your spine. Early and effective treatment (fixing the broken bone) may reduce the consequences of spinal fractures, especially those associated with other treatments, for example, prolonged bed rest or use of analgesics. Other benefits include sustained improvement in mobility, improvement in ability to perform activities of daily living, and improved quality of life. Although the complication rate with Baloon Kyphoplasty have been demonstrated to be low, as with most surgical procedures there are risks associated with the procedure, including serious complications. (Source: www.medtronic.com)
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In PV I did scuba diving for beginners at las caletes. Rafael my dive master was awesome. We did a little class then down we went. I had a camera he showed me many things and took my pictures under water. I wish the water would have been clear you could only see about five feet. After diving they provided lunch. Oh yeah we go to the private beach by boat hitch also had free drinks and the staff told you about the area and provided short little skits to keep you entertained.
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