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Level 3 is equivalent to a school GCSE and it teaches you to give a routine massage treatment for sport, relaxation, beauty or similar.
Level 4 is equivalent to a school 'A' level or university entry standard and this teaches some more advanced technique which can help in the recovery of common injuries.
Level 5 is equivalent to a university under-graduate and only on this level will you learn how to assess, treat and rehabilitate a wide range of injuries.
All awarding bodies (BTEC, ITEC, VTCT, etc) have to use the same criteria when approving qualification Levels and so they must all be equivalent to each other.
Some training providers offer a pathway up through the grades but this means you learn anatomy and massage at a very basic L3 which is not sufficiently for the clinical skills needed at L5. An integrated Level 5 qualification teaches the foundation subjects at the right clinical level needed for the advanced training to follow.
London School of Sports Massage
28 Station Parade
Willesden Green
London NW2 4NX
Main Office hours: 10am-2pm
Monday - Friday
Tel:0208 452 8855 T
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1967: Joseph E. Brady served in Sierra Leone in Kabala, Mongo Bendugu beginning in 1967
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Joseph E. Brady can be contacted at researchafsrindcom
Country of Service: Sierra Leone
Training Group: Community Development
Cities you served in: Kabala, Mongo Bendugu
Arrival Year: 1967
Departure Year: 1969
Work Description: bridge building
Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
I am married to linda and have two sons Matthew and Andrew. For the last 30 years i have been engaged in marketing,marketing research and now in foodservice consulting. The Peace Corps experience has had a lasting personal impact and prepares one to adapt quickly to any most situations.
Originally posted: December 15, 2002
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We have been checking in regularly on Edinburgh's most notorious criminal landlord, Mark Fortune, and have an update from the Council on the current legal situation. It seems that Fortune's appeal will fail this month, and he will finally be banned.
Many of you will know that EPTAG was created by tenants of his, and we have been campaigning for decisive action against him for several years now. We are understandably very happy to hear that this is finally happening.
Councillor Gavin Barrie, head of the committee that regulates landlords in Edinburgh, tells us that:
The Council has attempted, but failed to serve papers on Mr Fortune in France re his appeal about having his landlord registration revoked. The Sheriff has accepted that the Council has done everything it can to serve these papers and the last chance to notify Mr Fortune will take place by posting a notice on the wall of the Sheriff Court.
We do not expect him to respond and his appeal against being banned as a Landlord will fail and the Council will be free to take action at his properties. The Council are currently trying to engage with residents in his properties but they appear to be very well briefed not to engage with Council Officers. Some evidence of wrongdoing is being offered by tenants who are quitting the properties of their own volition but unhelpfully these tenants are leaving the country which makes their evidence difficult to use.
Once the appeal has officially failed, around the end of the month, the Council will be able to speak to tenants in the sound knowledge that any hold Mr Fortune had over them will be finished. Where evidence can be gathered and substantiated the Council will take further action against Mark Fortune via the police and Procurator Fiscals Office.
So it sounds like the slow wheels of justice are finally catching up with Mr Fortune, and we look forward to him being unable to rent out property to tenants in the near future. A big thanks to the Council for finally getting this done.
If you have the misfortune to be one of his tenants, don't be afraid to get in touch with the Council, they will support you should you wish to come forward to get help, or to give evidence of his malpractice.


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Ever since its creation in 1999 with Head Office in New Delhi, the Dashmesh Educational Charitable Trust has been dedicating its activities in the field of education and social services, particularly health education and services under the able guidance of Smt. Madhu Preet Kaur as its Chairperson and dynamic leadership S. Manmohan Singh Chawla as its Managing Trustee. Thus far, the Trust has set up SGT Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute in 2002, Dashmesh College of Physiotherapy in 2008, SGT Medical College, Hospital and Research Institute in 2010, SGT Institute of Engineering & Technology in 2010, SGT Institute of Allied Health Sciences in 2011, and Dashmesh College of Nursing in 2012 at Chandu-Budhera, Gurgaon (Haryana).
Establishment of Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary (SGT) University in January 2013 by the Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Act No. 8 of 2013 is another feather in the cap of the Trust. All the above institutions except SGT Institute of Engineering & Technology have now been brought within the ambit of the University. A number of other educational institutions are in pipeline.


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Archive for January, 2007
Playlist 1-11-07
|Cold Grits
|It's Your Thing
|What It Is (comp.)
|James Brown
|Let Yourself Go
|Foundations of Funk
|Billy Cobham
|Funky Thide of Sings
|James Brown
|There Was a Time
|Foundations of Funk
|Funky Music Sho Nuff Turns Me On
|All Directions
|The Mighty Hannibal
|Somebody in the World for You
|What It Is (comp.)
|Miss Lucifer's Love
|America Eats Her Young
|The Crusaders
|Spanish Harlem
|At Their Best
|Tommy Stewart
|Atlanta Get Down
|Tommy Stewart
|Greyboy AllStars
|Get a Job
|Fred Wesley & the Horny Horns
|Four Play
|What it Is (comp.)
|The JB's
|Givin' up Food for Funk
Remembering James
This week's Creative Loafing has a nice article remembering the legend that was James Brown. Rather than eulogizing JB in a reporter's words, author Scott Freeman let the people who knew him best tell the story. So the article is little more than a bunch of stories an quips about the hardest working man in show business.
Alan Leeds: "Cold Sweat" was one of the songs where James Brown reinvented the vocabulary of music. Jerry Wexler [vice president of Atlantic Records] told a writer that "Cold Sweat" just screwed everybody up, that it made every musician have to go back to the drawing board. Every musician in the world was saying, "Holy shit, how'd he do that?" Very few figured it out.
Check it out. It makes for some nice reading.
Also for a pretty thorough bio, including some little known facts about the man of a million monikers (including that he had his eyebrows replaced with tattoos in 1991!), check out JB's Wikipedia entry.
Also, Apache Cafe is hosting a James Brown Tribute Show on January 20.
The Godfather is Dead
Well, I'm finding it difficult to keep this blog up to date. And of course, like two days after I create it, the Godfather of Soul up and dies. This would normally be cause for an eulogy, but since I've been so slack, I'll simply make a mention of it.
I never got the chance to see JB perform live, though I've seen Maceo and many of the JB's. By the time I had realized what funk was, JB was rarely performing for the public, and when he did it was a $300 dollar affair in some faraway place. I think his popularity and success bred a certain feeling of contempt for the general public which is ironic, given his meager upbringing. Who can blame him, though, as he is almost single-handedly responsible for the birth and boom of a genre (funk). Not to mention the influences that he's had on other artists and types of music (re: hip-hop). Of course the man loved money, so maybe that was just it.
That is all I've got for now. Feel free to share your JB experiences in the slapbacks section.


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Office Phone 1-721-54-55-800
Belair Ocean View Villa – a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath villa located in a very peaceful and secure neighborhood on the Dutch side of St. Maarten. There is space to add an additional bedroom on the top level of this beautiful home which is being used as storage at this time. There is an amazing Ocean and Mountain View from the balcony and living area where you can watch the cruise ships passing by everyday. This lovely home is walking distance from the Learning Unlimited School, The St. Maarten Medical Center, Raoul Illidge Sport Complex and the Belair Community Center. It's also just a couple of minutes drive from the capital Philipsburg and Divi Little Bay Resort.
The home consists of 2 levels and there are 2 common pools available. On the top level there is a very spacious balcony, with a breathtaking Ocean view. There is a fully equipped modern kitchen, good sized, airy living and dining area and a powder room.
On the lower level of the house there are 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms that has direct access to the yard which is securely fenched in. This yard would be great for kids to play, for pets or for any outdoor activity. All the bathrooms have been re-tiled recently with Travertine tiles. The kitchen appliances are all made of stainless steel and are in great condition. There is also a backup generator installed in case of power outages. This lovely Villa comes semi furnished.
Please feel free to contact us, for any additional information or a viewing.


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Baby time is just around the corner, winter has set in, and all things cozy are abound. This made for a cozy time to shower baby with a party thrown by my sister and mom, themed "Baby, It's Cold Outside." The fete was complete with a hot chocolate bar, tiny cottons on clotheslines, twinkling lights and snowflakes, and delicious winter cocktails, or at least they looked pretty from my cranberry mocktail vantage point.
There is something to be said for entertaining with attention to detail, tasty homemade food, good cocktails and good company, and letting that carry the party; and so the gifts came unwrapped ready to display, a well wish tree invited guests to write & hang messages for mom & baby and everyone was left to eat, drink and be merry. Bambino is so loved and all that's left is his or her arrival. You can check out some of my registry picks coming soon.
The featured drink was a White Christmas Sangria; easy to make ahead of time and large batch (a good white wine, white cranberry juice, club soda, peach schnapps, fresh cranberries, granny smith apples diced, and rosemary. Hypericum (red berry) flowers and baby's breath along with a variety of lanterns dotted the tablescape for a cozy winter atmosphere.
The menu consisted of baked brie topped with pistachio and honey, caprese salad, mini roast pork sandwiches,and this recipe for Winter Minestrone Soup & Garlic Crostini. Desserts included Italian cookies (which resemble snowballs for this theme), cannolis, and mini cheese tarts, all homemade. yum.
For favors, each guest kept their mug from the hot chocolate bar and got little bags put together by my sister with hot chocolate, and this white chocolate bark, adorned with little baby footprint stamps and 'warmest thanks'.


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Pr: Deputy Minister of Finance meets German Delegation
The Deputy Minister of Finance, Mrs Caterina Papanatsiou, met with the Deputy President of the German Left Party "Linke", Mr Axel Troost, as well as with the State Secretary Minister of Finance of Brandenburg, Mrs Daniela Trochowski. Purpose of the meeting was to exchange knowledge and information relating to the tax collection policy of Greece and the State of Brandenburg and to seek a mutual cooperation in this field.
The independency of the General Secretariat of Public Revenue and the new context of cooperation between the new independent authority and the Ministry of Finance were discussed in detail. Moreover, the recently voted, by the greek parliament, bill relating electronic transactions and the voluntary tax disclosure of undeclared income were debated. As far as the voluntary tax disclosure is concerned Mrs Daniela Trochowski cited that this is a tool of permanent use, in Germany, while the main benefit offered to the tax payer is the lack of criminal penalties.
Also, within the framework of the Ministry of Finance's actions to improve tax policy were referred, among others, the adoption of the interconnection of cash registers with the Ministry of Finance as well as electronic invoices issues.
The Deputy Minister Mrs Caterina Papanatsiou underlined that the steering axes of the government's tax policy are to fight tax evasion and smuggling. The attendees were skeptical until a future meeting, aiming to a thorough examination of the above issues, takes place. A visit of a greek group at the Brandenburg Tax Training Academy was proposed by the german side in order to exchange perspectives and experiences regarding to the forthcoming establishment of a corresponding Academy in our country.


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So WHAT if not network marketing today? Is there an option if you have a vision in life?
I give you a number of examples:
A JOB – "J ust O ver B roke" – working 40 hours per week for 40 years …
A Business – being tied to a loan – what you make in the first 10 years may just be enough for covering the loan and not much more? Look at the rate at which businesses are closing down – and what happens with the loan?
Being an artist or any self-employed high trained professional like lawyers, etc, – in all of these cases you exchange work/time for money and to earn again the same needs to take place all the time – sure there may be employees – they also need their pay and the rat race goes on.
Ok – you will say network marketers go out of business too – yes, they do as of any other business or job too – but there is no risk – no loan that remains.
I have discussed in some previous posts all sorts of issues which need to be solved when getting into a network marketing business – provided this is done you are safe. Strangely enough people will do proper investigations with conventional business – my guess is – they wouldn't get a loan without a proper business plan! Banks know that a business only has a chance to work when there is a proper business plan!
The big advantage in network marketing – you can build. Yes, you can build – like building a house you can add one piece to the next and over time create a solid residual income that will be stable and set you free.
After that you – may be – work, as you love what you are doing – it becomes very fascinating and rewarding to see people we mentor grow, having success and start owning their lives. However, there is never that MUST that drives you that MUST as you need to earn money.
It will be a vocation, it will be fun, it will be worth while, to liberate more and more people by leading them to success in network marketing today.
To Your Success
Frieke Karlovits
A Mentor With A Servant's Heart


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Behind the Nantahala Outdoor Center, about 5 minutes along a back country mountain road sets the large 1 bedroom romantic cabin getaway, October Sky. The roads to the cabin are well maintained and generally easily driven by most vehicles. The area around the cabin is minimally developed and retains a peaceful natural setting. White water rafting and excellent restaurants are just a short drive back down to the Nantahala Rafting center. Mountain biking at the famous Tsali recreation center is around 15 minutes away. Bryson City and the Smoky Mountain National Park are a scenic 25 minute highway drive away. The Cherokee Indian Reservation entrance to the national park is another 10 to 15 minutes past Bryson City.
As you pull onto the gravel drive and parking area, the large two level cabin October Sky stands above overlooking the mountain side. The parking area is wide enough to easily turn most vehicles around. The gravel of the parking area surrounds the cabin creating a clean yard. In the front yard, behind a split rail fence, wait two chairs for you to spend a quiet evening in front of a stone fire pit watching the stars fill the sky over the mountain view. The front porch is just one step up from the gravel yard. More chairs wait to provide a peaceful spot to watch the sun paint the sky and mountain sides with colors and shadows. At the far end of the front porch sits the best way to start off a great romantic getaway, an outdoor hot tub with scenic views during the day and star filled sky at night. The second level also has a deck with chairs.
The front door is on the front porch, so you will have to turn your gaze away from the mountain view to enter the cabin facing forward. The natural colors and textures of the decor and real wood walls all combine into a peaceful comforting environment where relaxation can easily grow into romance. The first room you enter is the living room. Large windows, two levels high, fill the living room with the scenic sky and mountain views from the front porch. Leather sofas provide a comfortable spot to relax in front of a gas log fireplace or to catch up on your favorite show on the satellite TV .Through the living room to the back of the cabin is the full kitchen. With all cooking and dining utensils supplied, all you need to bring is some groceries and there will be no need to leave the comfort of the cabin to get something to eat. In fact you can plan a quiet romantic dinner at a quiet, private table in the cabin. The dining table sits to the left of the kitchen. There is even a dishwasher to help with cleaning up. A door to the left of the kitchen leads to the master bedroom. The same relaxing colors, natural element decor and scenic mountain views surround the comfortable king size bed. A gas log fireplace is at the foot of the bed to help with the romantic atmosphere. The master bedroom also has a full private bath
A spiral staircase in the living room leads up to the loft game area. To the right of the top of the stairs is a fooseball table. A futon with a bunk bed over it provide a seat to watch the game or extra sleeping space if you need. The loft area has sky wide views of the mountains. To the left of the stairs is a larger loft area. A full size billiard table and dart board are popular entertainment for an evening in. A large sofa offers seat to watch the fun or to admire the mountain views out the windows at the end of the loft. For a better view and some fresh air, a glass door opens to a balcony with chairs. A full bath is also on the upper level so you don't have to head down stairs and leave the fun.
15% Military Discount
Active Duty and Retired !!
Armed Forces Veterans
Two night minimum stay required.
Subject to availability. No cash value.
Must present Valid Military ID at Check In.
Click Here to Print or View Complete V.R.A. as pdf
If you have questions about this Vacation Rental Agreement, we would love to answer them for you.
Our toll free number for questions about this agreement is: 877-488-8500.
Two night's rental rate is required at the time of reservation
with balance due at check-in.
Returning Guest and Military Discounts can only be applied by
Reservation Specialist after confirmation of eligibility.
A. IF YOUR RESERVATION IS MADE MORE THAN 15 DAYS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL: A deposit of the first 2 nights will be required on a major credit or debit card (Master Card, Visa or Discover; we do not accept American Express). Balance is paid at check-in. Full payment is due at time of reservation if made 14 days or less prior to check-in (see below). Upon making your reservation, you will receive an email confirmation and a copy of our VRA. Please, read, initial and sign the VRA. You may return it by e-mail, Fax 1-828-488-7533 or when you check-in.
B. IF YOUR RESERVATION IS MADE LESS THAN 14 DAYS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL: Your reservation will be secured by phone with payment in full on a Master Card, Visa or Discover; we do not accept American Express. Upon making your reservation, you will receive an email confirmation and a copy of our VRA. Please, read, initial and sign the VRA. You may return it by e-mail, Fax 1-828-488-7533 or when you check-in.
C. All reservations incur 6.75-7% NC Sales Tax and County Occupancy Tax of 3%-5% in addition to the rental amounts and fees. Rates are subjected to applicable state sales and county occupancy taxes which are in effect during the time of your stay. Please note that these are subject to change as authorized by the appropriate governing body. Carolina Mountain Vacations will adjust your reservation to reflect current tax rates which are in effect at the time of your stay. Carolina Mountain Vacations will credit or debit your account for tax changes.
NO RENTALS will be permitted to ANYONE UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE.
All Guest are required to Check-In at our office:
40 Greenlee Street, Bryson City, NC 28713
For Directions to our office.
CHECK-IN is AFTER 4 P.M.
At check-in:
A.) Required to sign a rental agreement and Pet Policy (if applicable)
B.) Pay any outstanding balance in full.
C.) Security Authorization Hold is required on a major credit card (Master Card, Visa or Discover; we do not accept American Express). More info
D.) You will be handed printed detailed directions and information to access keys to your vacation cabin on the day you check-in at our office. Internet mapping devises and navigation systems are NOT recommended for use in the Western NC Mountains ( GPS does not always work in the mountains). Please be aware that some NC mountain roads may be steep and/or curvy. Access to some of our cabins may require driving on gravel roads or driveways. Please adhere to any recommendation or requirement for a four-wheel-drive vehicle when listed in a property description. It is highly recommended that Guests try to arrive during daylight hours for their first visit to our area to become familiar with the area and roads.
CHECK-OUT is by 11 A.M.
Early Check-In and Late Check-Out: If you are planning a late arrival time to your North Carolina vacation cabin rental, please contact our cabin rental office during business hours to make arrangements. Our office hours are 9 am to 9 pm, 7 days a week. Requests for early check-in or late check-out will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact our office no less than 24 hours in advance with requests for an early arrival or late departure. Consideration is given based upon the property's "status" immediately prior to or following your reservation.
A Security Authorization Hold is required on a major credit card at time of check-in.
The Security Authorization Hold amount ranges from ($150.00 on 1-bedroom cabins, $250.00 on 2 and 3 bedroom cabins, $500.00 on, 4 and 5 bedroom cabins). Also, an additional Pet Security Hold of $100 if applicable will also be applied to the credit card on file. Your Security Authorization Hold must be made at check-in (Master Card, Visa or Discover; we do not accept American Express). Security Authorization Holds are released within 30 days of departure in accordance with NC law. Whether or not a Security Authorization Hold is required, a guest is responsible for any intentional damage due to willful negligence on leased Cabin. A guest agrees that charges can be processed on their credit card.
Cancellations with short notice are unfair to both Carolina Mountain Vacations as well as the Cabin owner.
If you must cancel be sure to do so at least 31 days in advance of your arrival date.
a. All cancellations made within 31 days of arrival are non-refundable. In the event you must cancel your reservation within 31 days of arrival, please notify us as soon as possible. We will make every effort to re-rent the Cabin for your original dates. If we re-rent the Cabin for the total number of reservation nights, all monies (less a $75 cancellation fee) will be returned within 30 days after re-booking. If we re-rent the Cabin for less than the total number of reservation nights, we will refund the monies for this portion of the rental rate (less a $75 cancellation fee) within 30 days after re-booking. If after diligent effort, we are unable to re-rent the Cabin, the full rental payment will be forfeited.
b. If cancellations are made outside of the 31 day arrival, your deposit will be refunded minus a $75 cancellation fee within 30 days of the cancellation date.
c. Your reservation may be switched to a different cabin if you notify us 31 days or more prior to your arrival. Reservations CAN NOT be transferred to another cabin within 31 days of arrival.
d. Please remember that you are making an agreement with CMV for an individually owned Cabin. If you are disappointed or unsatisfied with the cabin due to different tastes according to decor, accommodations, location, construction, mountain road conditions, etc. and decline to stay at the cabin, this will be considered a cancellation and no rent reduction or refund will be issued. If you have particular needs such as a disability or severe medical condition, CMV will attempt to answer and address all concerns. If the Cabin is not fit and habitable, CMV will substitute a reasonably comparable property. If a Cabin cannot be substituted, CMV will refund to the guest all payments made by guest. CMV will conduct all activities in regard to this Agreement without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or familial status of any guest. Guest agrees to hold harmless Carolina Mountain Vacations for any inaccuracies.
Failure to disclose an accurate Guest count or the presence of unregistered Guests could result in immediate eviction, forfeiture of any remaining rent and an additional charge of $250 deducted from card on file.
Children 12 and under stay free.
Additional guest are $10.00 per night, per guest extra, this must be approved prior to checking into your vacation rental cabin.
Maximum occupancy refers to all persons over the age of one year old. Violations of maximum occupancy can cause property damage as well as violate local laws and regulations. (Most mountain cabins and homes run on private septic and well systems. Overtaxing these systems can cause serious problems.) Any maximum occupancy violation constitutes a breach of contract and Guest agrees that any such violation, in addition to any other remedies herein, will result in immediate eviction of Guests, forfeiture of any remaining rent and an additional charge of $250 representing liquidated damages.
Policies for Carolina Mountain Vacations Pet-Friendly Cabins
Guests will be required to sign the CMV Pet Policy at Check-In.
There are potential consequences for bringing an unauthorized pet onto any CMV property.
1. For pet friendly cabins, there is a $45 non-refundable pet fee for the first pet, $20 for the second pet and $20 for the third pet. Any misrepresentation regarding the number of pets at the cabin will be charged accordingly.
2. Pets are only permitted with prior approval. Be sure to notify us if you are bringing a dog to one of our pet-friendly cabins. If prior approval has not been authorized and there is evidence of a pet having been at the property, the penalty may include a $200 charge, immediate removal of the pet and eviction from the cabin with the forfeiture of all rental payments.
3. CMV only accepts well-behaved, housebroken dogs into our pet friendly cabins. Even though we love all pets, we regret that we are unable to allow any animals other than dogs in our rental cabins. Absolutely no cats are permitted in CMV rental cabins. For the purpose of this agreement, the term "pet" is always used in reference to a dog. In the interest of protection your dog, a leash should always be used when your dog is outside. While North Carolina does not have a state leash law, please note that cities and counties may have stricter regulations. No dog shall be tied outside the Cabin unless supervised by a responsible adult
4. As a general rule, dogs should not be left unattended in cabins. In an unfamiliar environment dogs may act uncharacteristically and unpredictably. They may get nervous and bark, causing a disturbance to neighbors. Or they may harm the cabin by chewing, scratching or making messes that they would not typically make at home. Please remember to be respectful of nearby neighbors. Always use a crate in the rare event that a dog must be left alone.
5. Legal Disclaimer: Any damages to the cabin or cabin property or another person because of a pet will be the sole responsibility of the registered Guest. Guests are held financially responsible for all physical damages to the Cabin (i.e. chewing, scratching, flea infestation, etc.) inflicted on the Cabin by the presence of a pet. If extra cleaning is deemed reasonable due to the presence of a pet (i.e. soiled furniture and/or flooring, hair on furnishings or bedding, fleas), the Guest will be held financially responsible and the credit card on file will be charged for the amount of the repair/recovery. CMV is not responsible for harm caused to any pet.


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The UEM Charity Run, this was the race I wanted to DNS from the beginning but I still went to it (the decision was made last night before I attended KPAC dinner).
The parking was a big issue. There was no parking near the start line. I had to park very far and walked to the start line. I walked about 2km (power walking) to the start line. It became my warm-up before the race. Most of my running buddies sign-up for 21km and a few of them joined 12km race. I was the only one went for the shortest distance race.
Photo from TeckWai
I was glad that I didn't sign-up for 21 as I was struggling to maintain my pace below 5mins for such a shory distance race. My body and legs felt heavy. I didn't give up and I tried my best to go forward. Yes, I tried my best and finally crossed the finish line!
This was not my best 6km race but I already tried my best. :) Glad that I did not DNS and I went for it. I hope I'll back to training very soon. Haze, please go away!


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Measles Directory
News Archive
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- Measles Outbreak Swayed Some Parents on Vaccines?
- Measles Cases Pass 150 Mark, CDC Says
- Is Measles' Return the 'New Normal'?
- Should Vaccination Be a Personal Choice?
- Measles Threat Still Looms; Vaccination Urged
- Risk of Measles Is Higher Among Infants of Younger Mothers
- Measles Can Rob a Child's Sight, Doctors Warn
- Measles Virus Linked to Autism
- Ohio Amish Rethink Vaccines Amid Measles Outbreak
- Low Vaccination Rates Likely Behind Disney Measles Outbreak: Study
- Long-Term Study Finds Measles Vaccines Safe
- Vaccine Refusal Drives Measles Outbreaks: Study
- Measles Outbreak Hitting Adults Hardest
- Cities Get Grip on Measles Outbreaks
- Calif. Measles Outbreak May Be Coming to a Close
- Measles Cases Continue to Rise Across the United States
- Latest Measles Count: 121 Cases in 17 States and D.C.
- Measles: A Tale of Two Outbreaks
- 5 Babies at IL Day Care Diagnosed With Measles
- Measles Journey Highlights Risk to Unvaccinated Kids
- Ohio Measles Outbreak Largest Since Mid-1990s
- Measles on Upswing Despite Vaccines' Effectiveness: CDC
- Measles Still a Threat, U.S. Health Officials Warn
- Measles Strikes 72 People in 10 States
- U.S. Measles Cases at 20-Year High
- More Research Discredits Link Between Autism and Measles Vaccine
- Measles Vaccine Spray Could Boost Developing Countries


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We are a small business specializing in marine bioacoustics research and technologies. We are dedicated to providing scientific solutions to address complex issues in the marine environment. Our diverse team of scientists and engineers is committed to providing clients with quality service in the areas of data collection and analysis, technology development, noise monitoring, research, monitoring and mitigation of living marine resources
News and Highlights
|176th Meeting of the ASA
|3-D-V Array
|Chief Scientist Tom Norris recently co-chaired a special session on 'Passive Acoustic Density Estimation: Recent advances and outcomes' for the 176th Joint Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America and the Canadian Acoustical Association held in Victoria B.C. Canada, 5-9 November. Please contact us if you would like more information.
|The newly developed "3-D-V" array, a fully-digital 3-D, volumetric towed array. This system is undergoing small boat field tests. Tom Norris recently gave a presentation of progress on this effort at the recent Effects of Sound in the Ocean on Marine Mammals (ESOMM) meeting in The Hague, The Netherlands.
|This summer we conducted the first systematic, line-transect survey of marine mammals in outer coastal waters off the west coast of Canada. Bio-Waves was responsible for all passive acoustic monitoring, including towed hydrophone array and sonobuoy operations for this historical effort sponsored by the Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans - Canada.
|Irrawaddy Dolphin Conservation
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What's it like? This RSPB nature reserve is set on the stunning eastern shores of Loch Lomond, where ancient oak woodland rises from the shore, giving way to moorland with wide open views. It's chilly up here in winter but that doesn't seem to deter the wildlife.
What can I see? Large mammals such as red deer frolic throughout the cold season. You might also spot pine martens, a cute kittenish member of the weasel family that makes its home among the trees. Buzzards are a common sight, too, as are black grouse, identifiable by the distinctive red wattle over their eye. Particularly keen-eyed twitchers might also glimpse a twite – a globally threatened finch closely related to the linnet.
Distance: The route stretches 4km along the West Highland Way – and then back again.
How long does it take? Allow up to four hours for the complete trek, which spans the whole reserve. Prepare yourself for a steep and possibly slippery 400-step climb up to a viewpoint. Walking boots are a must.
Getting there: The nearest train station is 56km away (Stirling) and the nearest bus stop is 22km away (Aberfoyle), so unless you're feeling energetic, a car is advisable. There's a car park at the reserve and extra spaces at the Inversnaid Hotel 500m away.
Refreshments: Bring sandwiches and a flask of tea. The Inversnaid Hotel only serves refreshments in high season and the nearest cafe is at Stronachlachar, which is five kilometres away.


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Pew Research published poll results Thursday showing President Obama leading Mitt Romney 50% to 46%. They further noted that Democrats were more satisfied with their candidate. You might think, therefore, that Obama was in great shape to win re-election in November. I have a different theory.
It's been well-noted that polls at this point in the election cycle are close to meaningless. Past candidates who were up at this point, such as Michael Dukakis, have ended up losing by big margins, while those behind before the conventions, like Ronald Reagan in 1980, have won in blowouts.
Voter satisfaction is not any better at telling us about the fall result. By a 10-point margin, Republicans were more satisfied with their choice in the early summer of 1992 than Democrats were. Democrat Bill Clinton, of course, would go on to defeat Republican George HW Bush. The average difference, since 1992, between early summer candidate satisfaction (percentage of Democrats satisfied with the candidate v percentage of Republicans satisfied with the candidate) and the eventual election result margin is 10.2 percentage points.
Besides, it's not exactly surprising that Republicans are not overjoyed with Romney. Despite his protestations, his true-conservative credentials are doubtful and he's been through a tough primary process. President Obama, on the other hand, is an incumbent who is the clear standard-bearer of his party.
It turns out, though, that there is one Pew proxy that has done very well at predicting election results: how closely voters are following election news. In presidential elections, Pew asks voters how closely they've been following "news about candidates for the presidential election". In midterm elections, Pew asks how closely voters have been following "news about candidates and election campaigns in your state and district". The questions aim at measuring voter engagement – but they may be getting at something far more important.
Studies have shown that people are selective about their news exposure. People are more likely to tune into the news when there are positive tidings for their side, while they are less likely to engage with the media when the narrative is negative. That's why Republicans are more likely to watch Fox News, while Democrats tend to tune into MSNBC. People like confirmation of their own beliefs.
It seems possible, therefore, that voters are paying "very close" attention to election news when they feel there is good news for their side – and not doing so when they fear bad news. That is, voters are internalizing the current political environment in a way that horse-race polls cannot capture.
Since 1992, there have been five presidential and three midterm past elections in which voters were asked how closely they were following the news in early summer.
What you see in these elections is that the percentage difference between Democrats and Republicans paying "very close" attention to election news in early summer has correlated very well with the eventual election result. If more Republicans than Democrats are paying close attention to election news in the early summer, then there is a better chance their candidate for president (or party for Congress in midterm elections) will do well in the fall.
The average difference in the summer margin between the percentage of Democrats saying they are following election news very closely and the fall election margin is only 2.4 percentage points. Right now, Republicans hold an 8-point advantage in the "following election news very closely" variable. This lead seems to be a very positive indication for Mitt Romney's prospects.
Now, you might say that the Republicans had an extended primary season, so, of course, they will be paying more attention to the election. There may be something to that.
In 1992, 2004, and 2008, the Democrats had the more close-fought presidential primary and, in all three years, the Democrats did worse in November than the "following news closely" variable would indicate. The average difference between early summer news following and the election result was 1.8 percentage points in these Democratic years, including a 3.7 percentage point "error" in 2008. In 1996 and 2000, the Republicans were engaged in a more newsworthy primary season and, in both years, the Republicans did 3.5 percentage points worse in November than the "following news" variable would predict.
But even taking into account the competitive Republican primary, you might expect Romney to win by 4-6 percentage points, which is still a comfortable margin.
I should note that the partisan gap in the "following the news very closely" variable almost always closes as we near the election. It also becomes less predictive. The reason for this decreasing predictiveness is probably because the closer we get to an election, the harder it is for anyone to avoid following election news. Early on, you have to seek it out – and you can shut it off.
The lack of late election predictiveness should also be read as a sign that this election is far from in the bag for Mitt Romney. We are looking at just eight years of data, which means part of this "following news" and election results correlation could be occurring by chance. The horse-race – and Obama's approval-disapproval polls – remain close.
Still, if I were Mitt Romney, I would be happy to have the "following news very closely" variable in my corner.


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CASE STUDY #3: Mindfulness to Find Balance & Effectiveness
Leading through a period of change and transition can be tough on any leader. In this engagement, new perspectives were needed for the executive in order to find greater personal balance and more professional effectiveness.
This Fortune 500 financial executive was stressed out and lacked clarity after leading his team through a tough transition. He needed to rebuild trust and develop greater team collaboration. He also needed to find his vision and purpose to lead.
Our Approach
We initiated the engagement with a two-day workshop on mindful leadership with the senior financial leadership team. Their feedback was overwhelmingly positive, so we followed up with a 3 month engagement with the larger finance team, meeting one hour per week for 10 weeks to discuss mindful approaches to work. We customized the engagement to include topics that were most relevant to this team, including focus, clarity, resilience, balance and communication.
By the end of the three month engagement, the client realized significant improvements in his overall wellbeing and stress-level, with greater productivity, attention and focus at work. His team experienced improvements to their collaboration and team effort, with more creativity, less interpersonal conflict, and less stress. Post-engagement surveys reported a measurable increase in effectiveness and productivity.


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Dealing with a Dental Emergency Until You Can Get Help
When an injury to your teeth, gums, or other parts of your mouth occurs, it's important to get help fast. Although severe pain, visible damage, and bleeding are not always present in a dental emergency, ignoring the injury or waiting to see what happens wastes valuable time, and it may result in tooth loss or infection of your oral tissues, which could spread and cause serious illness. Emergency dental care may be available through your family dentist. If your own dentist in Orlando is not available, visit a local emergency dental clinic or hospital emergency room. Here are a few helpful tips for dealing with dental emergencies until you can obtain medical help.
- Severe Toothache: Rinse your mouth with warm tap water and use dental floss to remove any food trapped between teeth. If pain persists, or you develop a fever, call your dentist. Never place aspirin on the tooth or gum.
- Knocked-Out Permanent Tooth: Rinse the tooth gently to clean it, but do not scrub it. Unless the tooth belongs to a small child or a person who may become unconscious, attempt to store it inside the mouth so that saliva will help preserve it and keep it moist. If this is not possible, store the tooth in a cup of milk and obtain emergency care within two hours for the best chance of saving the tooth.
- Broken/Fractured Tooth: Rinse your mouth with plain water, and place a cold compress against your face to reduce swelling in the injured area. Find and save any tooth fragments, and see your dentist in Orlando immediately. Untreated broken or fractured teeth can result in long-term dental issues.
- Loose Permanent Tooth: If the tooth only moves slightly, gently press it back into alignment, and hold it in place with moistened gauze. Don't force the tooth into its socket. Try to obtain medical attention within 30 minutes of the injury.
- Severe Lip, Tongue, or Cheek Bites: Gently wipe the wound with a clean, moistened cloth. To ease swelling or bleeding, apply cold compresses. If bleeding is severe or does not stop within 15 minutes, visit a hospital emergency room immediately.
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Following are the steps to Export an SSL Certificate from the Windows Server:
Step-1: Open IIS Manager.
Step-2: Click on Server Certificates option.
Step-3: You will have a list of the SSL certificates hosted on the Server. Select the certificate which you want to export, right click on it and select Export Option. OR you can directly click on Export link from the Actions panel.
Step-4: Now, you will see Export Certificate dialog box, in the Export to text box, write name of file with full path where you want to save your .pfx file or you can also click on the ( ) button and navigate to the path and assign filename for exporting.
Step-5: In the Password text box, write a password and in the Confirm password text box retype the password and click OK button.
Note: Keep this password in a secure place, because when you import this certificate in another server, you will need it.


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This set of two DVD's, 'Steps to a Likeness: Oil Portraits' and 'Steps to a Likeness: Pastel Portraits' combine video from her workshops with demonstrations using live models. Many artists new to portraiture have difficulty making the transition from working from photo reference to working with a live model.
Perri helps demystify this process with detailed instructions, tips and explanations of why something is important (i.e., the thinking process). She shows you how to achieve a likeness in your portraits with comprehensive step-by-step instructions in measuring, color mapping, warm and cool toning, and using 'lost' and 'found' edges.
Of value for both the beginner and the more advanced student, "Steps to a Likeness: Pastel Portraits was given an excellent full page review "Bringing Them to Life" by Deborah Christensen in the Pastel Journal. '…loaded with detailed information about how to paint a portrait in pastel from start to finish,' 'this is one video that you'll want to have in your collection!'


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Elizabeth Alexander offers poetic praise at Obama Inauguration
By David Carty– 1/20/09
President Barack Obama had been sworn into office, poet Elizabeth
Alexander put into words what thousands of gatherers felt as the sun
shined over Washington D.C. It was praise. Alexander's poem "Praise
Song For The Day" followed up the 44th President's Inaugural Speech,
saluting an American workforce dogged by economic hardship.
penned about those "stitching up a hem, darning a hole in a
uniform…repairing the things in need of repair" as she acknowledged
those at work during the Inaugural ceremony and possibly offering a nod
to Obama who is faced with the task of repairing America's own faulty
the latter end of her poem, Alexander's tone spoke about hope and
saluting life's simple joys. "I know there's something better down the
road," she said. "We need to find a place where we are safe. We walk
into that which we cannot yet see."
"Praise song for struggle,
praise song for the day. Praise song for every hand-lettered sign, the
figuring-it-out at kitchen tables….
In today's sharp sparkle, this
winter air, anything can be made, any sentence begun," she wrote,
finishing with the same themes of praise and hope. "On the brink, on
the brim, on the cusp, praise song for walking forward in that
those words the 2005 Pulitzer Prize finalist became the fourth poet to
speak at a Presidential Inauguration. In 1961, Robert Frost became the
first, speaking at the inauguration of John F. Kennedy – both men died
two years later.
Maya Angelou in 1993 and Miller Williams 1997,
both for President Bill Clinton, were the other two to deliver a poem.
All four came during the Inauguration of Democratic Presidents.


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Making a 'rockstar princess pumpkin' with my daughter Poppy
Hi everyone! I hope you had a lovely Halloween.
I cannot remember Halloween being such a big deal when I was a little girl but for the new generation of little people it is the thing to do and I have to say I have enjoyed every second of it.
We started off carving our pumpkin a few days ago and Poppy decided the theme for the pumpkin was going to be a 'princess rock star pumpkin', how an earth do you do one of those?
I felt under pressure because my neighbour Hannah who has become my friend over the past few months is a super mum and as I took an hour to create my rock star princess pumpkin she had finished three, one for each of her children. I was put to shame!
Halloween arrived and my joke to Poppy in the morning asking her if she saw the witch walk past the window didn't go down very well so I gave up trying anymore spooky Halloween fun.
Off we went to swimming lessons then Poppy went off with Nanny Tina while I went to work. I was itching to finish so I could get back for trick or treating. I was glad to finish so I could paint Poppy's face.
Honestly I was in my element. I know it is wrong on many levels but if there is one time that its ok to put eye makeup on my child its when she is dressing up as a pretty witch! Have I found something I am good at here… I thought she looked pretty good.
We had a really lovely Halloween and trick or treating was an absolute blast, I was truly amazed at the effort so many people had gone to to make it special for the trick or treaters. I am excited for next year's Halloween now and I will most definitely be dressing up too.
I love that the Brits are now making something that was typically known for eggs and flower throwing (when I was growing up) into a really lovely thing to do with the little ones. Bring on next October!


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Today's map provided a real workout with some seriously steep climbs for the 70 participants, who enjoyed a sunny afternoon and very pleasant conditions. Added to that, course setter Jeff played a few tricks to keep our minds working as hard as our legs. I particularly liked the small point clusters which really made you think. There was plenty of parkland to enjoy as well. Not to mention a feast of sweet treats on our return.
Although the total course length was quite short, it was also pretty tough, with winner Ian returning in 48 minutes. Second was Peter and third was Simon, running back to fitness after his injury earlier in the year. On B, Stephen and Phil both scored 65, with Stephen just a bit quicker to get back. Reg was third on 62. Ray took the win on C from Pete. Michael, Peter and Andrew were all locked on 67 points but finished in that order.
There's only one more scoring event left! Peter has kept improving and is now in top spot in A1, leaving Jim with some work to do to catch up. Ian will have to hold off Roger to keep third. Lauris will win A2 from Mark. Dale has a good lead on Noel in A3, and Allan has moved to within 2 points, but Denise could still overhaul everyone with a good run next week. On B1, Stephen and Phil are still tied on 997, and with both of them dropping 99, Phil needs 100 points to take the overall win. On B2, my spot on top is under serious threat from Lyn who has finished off the season very strongly. Ray, Pete and Charles will take out C in that order. Michael has the best score of anyone, on 999 in PW1, and will hold off Andrew and Steven. Lyn is still a threat to Ros in PW2. No such problem for Kaye who has a big lead over Pat in PW3.
All will be resolved next Saturday, when we head Way Up Upwey Way. And if you thought today's hills were tough, you ain't seen nuthin' yet!


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Weight loss isn't an easy task. More than time, you will have to invest sweat and blood in order to get the body that you would want to flaunt under the heat of summer.
Every day, you are faced with a new fad diet, a new fact on weight loss, new product, pills on slimming down, a new food with weight loss wonders and a new program to reduce weight or hcg diet. Every day is a new weight loss adventure.
This day is a start of your weight loss adventure.
Losing weight is multifactorial. You will need to tap into various areas to achieve excellent and visible results. Lifestyle and behavioral modifications are among the many ways to reshape your life and ultimately lose extra waistline inches in the end.
Some tips that you might want to think about.
- Go Green and Fibrous! It's probably about time to go GREEK. Greeks often serve their meals with fresh greens and fruits topped by olive oil. This type of serving can greatly reduce inches on your belly. Fibrous greens help regulate bowel movement, keep your gut going, remove toxins and make you feel full sooner and at longer periods. In short, you get to less and yet feel satiated.
- Consider Eggs for Breakfast. According to some studies, 2 eggs per breakfast can certainly make you slimmer in due time.
- Vitamin C in Fruits. Vitamin C is involved in the fat metabolism cycle. It is a component of citrus fruits such as grapefruits, cherries and oranges which is important in the breakdown of fat.
- Milk and Dairies – A Great Help. Calcium which is present in majority, if not all, of the dairy products is a major component in fat metabolism. According to studies, calcium can hasten combustion of fat.
- Hard Drinks Down the Drain. You might want to consider the amount of alcohol that you take in on a daily basis. One study shows that hard drinks decrease your metabolism by more than 50%. Now, that's a hard hit.
- Don't Go Easy. Get rid of the simple habits that make your life simply easy. Working out even in simple and small ways can make a difference. Rather than sitting while on the phone, consider standing up or walking around. Rather than taking a coffee break with a friend, why not take a 5-minute stroll? Instead of using the elevator, take the stairs. Take buses rather than cabs. Public utility vehicles give you an opportunity to walk and stand – burn down more calories than you know. When depressed, rather than eating why not take a jog or do an outdoor activity that you love most?
- Dress to Impress. At some point, what you wear can give you the advantage of looking way thinner than you are. Choose your clothes appropriately. If you are an XL, get rid of too much ruffles. Pay attention to your assets. Complement colors and avoid one-hue outfits.


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Or what I have learnt about Japan in 4 months..
If you asked me what I knew about Japan before I arrived unfortunately I might have said, ."..don't they have vending machines selling schoolgirls' used knickers?" Within in this one misconception lie many layers of ignorance and assumption about Japan, technology and sexuality. It's a complex county and I have been here only for a short time but I'm already undoing many of my misconceptions.
There are many vending machines in Japan. They're everywhere, but the majority of them sell drinks, plastic toys or ice cream. Some of them sell beer. A friend was telling me she questioned why the Japanese teenagers didn't buy beer from the vending machines, they have no locks or ID checks, on them, "because they are not allowed to drink alcohol until they are 20" was the simple answer. They are not allowed to, so they don't. This may have been a Japanese adult misconception too. I would imagine Japanese teens are sneaking beers out of the vending machines but I'm not sure.
But I am sure that if you put a beer vending machine in the middle of Lancing (where I used to work) the beer and quite possibly the entire machine would be gone within minutes, and the teens of Lancing would be partying hard.
2. Neon
I blame Bladrunner. Not once since I arrived have I been in a flying car zooming past huge neon billboards with beautiful women advertising exotic products. Instead if you can, imagine my shock at arriving and being given an apartment here:
I expected Gotham City and I got Jane Austen.
My need for neon led me to traipse around Tokyo seeking out 'Japan' and missing out the fact that I was right in the middle of the capital city. I was in Japan it just didn't look like the 1980s vision of the future I had expected.
I have moved away from the countryside now and have a city view with a couple of neon signs visible in the distance. Please remember I had been living for two years in Sao Paulo where billboard advertising was mainly banned in the city.
Now I was in Japan I wanted NEON.
3. Efficiency
Not only does Sao Paulo have no outdoor advertising, Brazil also has a love of confusing and protracted bureaucracy, from the simplest task to complex visa requirements. My Brazilian Visa took 6 months to obtain, my Japanese one less than 6 weeks.
One night in SP I went out to see a band. To get a drink you had to queue 3 times, first to look at the drinks menu, then a new queue to order a drink, then the 3rd queue to pick up your drink order. Although Japan is thought of as super efficient sometimes Japan and Brazil are not so different. In the Japanese supermarket you put your shopping in your basket and take it to the till. They get a new basket and put your shopping very neatly and carefully in to a new basket as they ring each item through. You then pay and take this new basket to the special bagging area (supplied with additional packing materials) and unpack the shopping again to repack it in to your shopping bags.
In contrast to Brazil however, Japanese efficiency tends to work (Brazilian bureaucracy seems to drift round making you dance but is always presented with a smile). In Japan my train has arrived on time, every day, to the minute, without fail. No leaves on the line or excessive heat on the tracks causing cancellations like good old British Rail (RIP). When I arrived in the country they took my photo at customs (thanks, I looked great after almost 24 hours travelling) and created my resident card on the spot. My Brazilian card arrived just in time, at the end of my two-year visa. Japan is efficient? Yes. Over efficient? Possibly.
4. Technology
Ok, so my first Japanese apartment had a talking bath. It would fill the tub with exactly the right amount of water to the perfect temperature. I miss her voice reminding me to put the plug in. My new apartment has an ordinary tap and the only voices I hear are the ones in my head (you are dirty, you will never be clean…).
I had one Bladerunner moment. I was in an huge electronics shop in Kyoto over excited and overwhelmed by the displays of gadgetry, fingers itching to spend spend send spend. I had that too hot shop feeling when you have six layers on and your coat is too heavy. I couldn't see the exit and I was starting to get panicked that I was going to spend two months salary on a pair of headphones. There was a female voice with a slow computerised British accent explaining the deals of the day. If the Terminator had blasted the Bose display in search of Replicants I wouldn't have been shocked.
But I digress; the technology on sale here is fantastic. I'm sure my Epsom printer is capable of world domination once I work out what the hell the instructions are saying. Or maybe the kanji are just another reminder to put the plug in the bath.
But it's just not quite as high tech as I expected. I noticed a pay phone on the train platform. Low-tech yes, but practical. It was the paper copy of the phone book underneath that disappointed me. Paper? This was not the technology I was expecting. Where were the robot butlers?
Japan has a love for paper. Not just beautiful handmade pages but cold hard cash. I have rarely seen people pay by card. This is a society that generally pays in cash. It's so safe you can carry your wealth in paper form. Every note is pristine. This is could due to the Japanese government printing extra money to boost the economy or anther example of Japanese efficiency. Either way I have always had two purses. In Brazil it was one real purse, one purse to give to the robbers. Here it is one coin purse and one hermetically sealed note storage device. No more crumpled fivers shoved in a pocket, and Sellotaped and snot stained.
5. Kawaii
Those who know me well, know among the myriad of ways there are to annoy me, a good one is to call me cute. I am not cute I am a large loud mouthed woman who stomps around arguing unnecessarily. I'm still not entirely sure why I came to the land of cute characters. They are everywhere. I saw a Police van, presumably designed for rounding up rioters or drunks? Cute little police mascot stuck on the side.
I was expecting cute and crazy fashion everywhere. I was expecting kawaii girls. What I see in reality is endless streams of school children dressed in hideous nylon sailor dresses or navy synthetic round collared jackets. Japanese school uniforms look incredibly unconformable, impractical cheap itchy fabrics. But no pink haired crazy girls in cosplay. As I sit on the train in the morning most people look the same there is uniformity in everyday Japanese fashion that you don't find in the UK. As I travel I realise my beloved Brighton is a place where anything goes and although this is sometimes carte blanche for middle class wankers to live out hippy fantasies it also makes for a more interesting train carriage.
As I attempt to assimilate in to another new culture I realise once again, that what I think I know I don't know and what I didn't know is probably a lot more useful.
Japan is fascinating and I am prepared to be surprised.


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Composite Materials Research Group, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071
An experimental test program is described in which biaxial failure envelopes were generated for unidirectional [0]8 and quasi-isotropic [0/+45/90/−45]s specimens made from Toray T800HY/3910 graphite/epoxy. Data was generated in all four quadrants of the biaxial stress plane. Fiber direction failure strengths were also found by uniaxial tension and compression tests. The quasi-isotropic compressive failure strengths are approximately 50 percent of the tensile strengths. Failure strengths in the tension-tension quadrant were essentially the same as previous tubular specimen tests made of a similar material (Swanson and Christoforou, 1986) indicating that free-edge and stress concentration effects may not preclude using flat cruciform specimens to generate biaxial failure data.
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The cutting season is a time of anxiety for bodybuilders. It is because they have to deal with the fat that they accumulated during the bulking period – sometimes fast, because of competitions they must attend. Sculpting the body to show its every muscles isn't easy, especially as fat can be stubborn in some areas, for example around the abdomen, keeping your six-pack well hidden.
For these reasons, bodybuilders are constantly on the look for new and more efficient ways to speed up the fat burning process. Because cardio must be limited to short workouts to preserve the muscle tissue, they turn to supplements.
The Cheapest: Caffeine and Green Tea Extract
Why pay loads on sophisticated names and exotic products when you can achieve results so easily and for a cheap price? As long as you don't overdo it, caffeine can help you dissolve the fat. It works even better when combined with the catechins in the green tea extract. While coffee is well known for its diuretic and metabolism boosting properties, green tea is widely employed in weight loss diets. Moreover, sophisticated concoctions marketed as cutting supplements frequently contain these two.
Carnitine to Free the Fat
View my review of MusclePharm Carnitine Core here.
Carnitine, especially combined with forskolin, goes where the fat is stored and makes it go into the bloodstream. Some cutting gels are based on this action. As you exercise and eat low calorie food, this dislocated fat is efficiently burned. Carnitine has the role of enhancing this effect, as it sends fat right to the mitochondria, where each sell generates its energy. The best ratio is: 1 tp 3 g of carnitine of any kind plus 20 to 50 g of forskolin.
Spices as Supplements
Spices are powerful, especially those with a strong taste like ginger or pepper. Just like their aroma, their potency is remarkable. Chili or red peppers speeds up the metabolism, thus triggering a fat loss effect. Ginger has a similar effect, along with increasing the production of lactic acid within the muscle. In turn, this stimulates the growth hormone production and boosts lipolysis, all essential in fat loss.
Amino Acids Supplementation
This was proven as beneficial thanks to its action on both muscle and fat. Amino acids are at the core of proteins and are very useful in gaining muscle mass. At the same time, they get involved in metabolic processes and, as the support the protein, are busting fat by using it as fuel. Take Arginine and Glutamine amino acids with breakfast and before exercise as the best form of supplementation.
Combos to Maximize Fat Burning
One supplement may do too little for some of us. For this reason, it's better to combine various supplements. It is essential to know which ones work best, so you don't combine substances that clash instead of those that make a powerful blend.
Cutting is a big challenge to bodybuilders accustomed to eating frequently and consistently. The hardest is to reduce body fat without endangering the muscular tissue you worked for so hard. It's safe to start with the supplements presented here; you may always add new ones to your routine as you find what works for you.
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El Paso, TX. Chiropractor, Dr. Alex Jimenez has treated numerous types of injuries and conditions. Dr. Jimenez knows the basics of fibromyalgia and understands the best options one should take to achieve overall relief from their pain, fatigue and discomfort.
What It Is:
Fibromyalgia is a disorder that is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain. This pain is accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe it amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way the brain processes pain signals.
Symptoms can begin after infection, physical trauma, surgery, or psychological stress. With other cases, symptoms gradually accumulate over time with no one triggering event.
Women develop fibromyalgia more than men. Many people who have fibromyalgia also have anxiety, depression, irritable bowel syndrome, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and tension headaches.
There is still no cure for fibromyalgia, but a variety of medications can help control symptoms. Exercise, relaxation and stress-reduction can also help.
The Symptoms:
Symptoms of fibromyalgia include:
- Cognitive difficulties: A symptom commonly referred to as "fibro-fog" impairs the ability to focus, pay attention and concentrate.
- Fatigue: People with fibromyalgia often wake up tired, even though they slept for a long period. Sleep is often disrupted by pain, and many with fibromyalgia have other sleep disorders, i.e. restless leg syndrome and sleep apnea.
- Widespread pain: Pain associated with fibromyalgia is often described as, a constant dull ache that keeps going for three months. To be considered widespread, the pain must occur on both sides of your body and above and below your waist.
Fibromyalgia often co-exists with other painful conditions:
Coexisting Conditions:
A person may have two or more coexisting chronic pain conditions:
- Headaches
- Irritable Bladder
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Migraine Headaches
- Morning Stiffness
- Painful Menstrual Periods
- Raynaud's Syndrome
- Tingling/Numbness In Hands & Feet
- TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disease)
It is not known whether these disorders share a common cause.
The Causes: Fibromyalgia
Doctors do not know what causes fibromyalgia, but more than likely involves a variety of factors that work together. These may be:
- Genetics Fibromyalgia tends to run in families, there may be certain genetic mutations that make an individual more susceptible to developing the disorder.
- Infections Some illnesses appear to trigger or aggravate fibromyalgia.
- Physical or Emotional Trauma Fibromyalgia can sometimes be triggered by a physical trauma, such as a car accident
- Psychological Stress can also trigger the condition
Scientists estimate that it affects 5 million Americans 18 or older. Between 80 and 90 percent of those diagnosed are women. However, men and children can also have the disorder. Most are diagnosed during middle age.
Risk Factors
Risk factors include:
- An individual's sex: Fibromyalgia is diagnosed more in women than men
- Ankylosing spondylitis (spinal arthritis)
- Family History: More likely to develop fibromyalgia if a relative has the condition
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (commonly called lupus)
The pain and lack of sleep associated with fibromyalgia can interfere with an individual's ability to function at home or on the job. The frustration of dealing with this misunderstood condition can result in depression and anxiety.
Scientists believe that repeated nerve stimulation is what causes the brain to change. This change involves an abnormal increase in levels of chemicals that signal pain (neurotransmitters). Therefore, the brain's pain receptors develop memory of the pain and become more sensitive, which is why they overreact to pain signals.
A fibromyalgia diagnosis can be made if a person has had widespread pain for more than three months. This is with no underlying medical condition which, could cause the pain.
Blood Tests
Unfortunately, there is no lab test to confirm a diagnosis, a doctor may want to rule out any other conditions that may have similar symptoms. Blood tests may include:
- Complete blood count
- Cyclic citrullinated peptide test
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
- Rheumatoid factor
- Thyroid function tests
Treatment include both medication and self-care. The emphasis is on minimizing symptoms and improving general health. No one treatment works for all symptoms. The type of treatment needed will depend on the symptoms. For example, a physician may prescribe an antidepressant to reduce pain and to also address depression. If worried or have trouble sleeping, an exercise program could help.
Medications can help reduce pain and improve sleep. Common medications include:
- Antidepressants: Duloxetine (Cymbalta) and milnacipran (Savella) can help ease the pain and fatigue. A doctor may prescribe amitriptyline or the muscle relaxant cyclobenzaprine to help promote sleep.
- Anti-seizure Medications: Medications designed to treat epilepsy can be useful in reducing certain types of pain. Gabapentin (Neurontin) is sometimes helpful in reducing symptoms, while pregabalin (Lyrica) was the first drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat the condition.
- Pain relievers: Over-the-counter pain relievers i.e. acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve) can help. A doctor might suggest a prescription pain reliever such as tramadol (Ultram). Narcotics are not advised, because they can lead to dependence and may even make the pain get worse.
Therapy Options
A variety of different therapies can help reduce the effect that fibromyalgia has on the body. Examples:
- Counseling: Speaking with a counselor can help strengthen belief in abilities and teach strategies for dealing with stressful situations.
- Occupational Therapy: Occupational therapist can help make adjustments in the work area or in performing tasks that cause less stress on the body.
- Physical Therapy: A chiropractor or physical therapist can teach exercises that will improve strength, flexibility and stamina. Water-based exercises can also help.
Lifestyle & Home Treatment
Self-care is critical.
- Exercise regularly: Exercise may increase the pain at first. But gradual and regular exercise often decreases symptoms. Exercises that are appropriate are walking, swimming, biking and water aerobics. A physical therapist can help develop a home exercise program. Stretching, proper posture and relaxation exercises can also help.
- Get Plenty Of Sleep: Fatigue is one of the main symptoms, so getting sufficient sleep is essential. Also, practice good sleep habits, i.e. going to bed and getting up at the same time each day and limit daytime naps.
- Maintain Healthy Lifestyle: Eat healthy food, limit caffeine intake. Do something enjoyable and fulfilling each day.
- Make Work Changes If Necessary
- Pace Yourself: Keep activities on an even level. Doing too much on good days can cause more bad days. Moderation and not self-limiting or doing too little on bad days.
- Reduce Stress: Make a plan to avoid overexertion and emotional stress. Allow time each day to relax. This means learning how to say no without guilt. Don't change the routine completely. People who quit work or quit all activity do worse than those who remain active. Try stress management techniques, i.e deep-breathing exercises and/or meditation.
- Take Medication as prescribed
Alternative Treatment
Complementary and alternative therapies for pain and stress management aren't new. Some, such as meditation and yoga, have been practiced for thousands of years. But their use has become more popular in recent years, especially with people who have chronic illnesses, such as fibromyalgia.
Several of these treatments do appear to safely relieve stress and reduce pain, and some are gaining acceptance in mainstream medicine. But many practices remain unproved because they haven't been adequately studied.
- Acupuncture: Is a Chinese medical therapy that is based on restoring normal balance of life forces by inserting thin needles through the skin to various depths. The needles cause changes in blood flow and levels of neurotransmitters in the brain and spinal cord.
- Massage Therapy: Use of different manipulative techniques to move the body's muscles and soft tissues. Massage can reduce heart rate, relax muscles, improve range of motion in joints and increase production of the body's natural painkillers. Also helps relieve stress and anxiety.
- Yoga & Tai Chi: Meditation, slow movements, deep breathing and relaxation. Both can help in controlling symptoms.
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In the NFL, just like in real life, be careful what you wish for. You may get it.
Brandon Marshall expressed excitement on Wednesday at the prospect of going against one-on-one coverage from the Seattle Seahawks defense, specifically in the form of cornerbacks Richard Stewart and Brandon Browner.
Best guess is that this is some sort of gamesmanship on Marshalls part, professing to hope for single coverage from two of the better cornerbacks in the NFC. Browner was a Pro Bowl selection; Sherman was All-Rookie team in 2011.
Ive been excited about this game for some time just because of that, Marshall said. Whenever you get a chance to play a little one on one, its exciting. Ive been watching film and I saw what they did against Calvin Johnson, Detroit Lions and Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals. They threw some Cover 2 in there but for the most part they do what they do. Im excited about that.
Beware the problems
The problem with that, if Marshall really is excited about his matchups with the Seattle secondary, is that Johnson caught exactly three passes for just 46 total yards against the Seahawks. Fitzgerald caught four. Neither receiver scored against Seattle.
The bigger problem with that is that the Bears have lost the only two games in which Marshall caught fewer than five passes (Green Bay, San Francisco, two vs. each). Marshall may be excited at what he has seen the Seahawks do vs. Fitzgerald and Johnson but the message there is that he thinks he can do what neither of those could do.
And the biggest problem of all is that with Marshall as the center of the offense, the Bears have the worst passing offense in the NFL (32nd in yards per game, 30th in yards per pass play). The Bears are 8-3 through little fault of the passing offense.
Still, Cutler is going to keep going to Marshall, period.
Whenever he gets in that zone he was on Sunday 12 catches vs. Minnesota, just feed him the ball, Cutler said. Just find him the ball. Just find a way. If Bs not No. 1 in the progression, go to him anyway. He just makes it happen.
Numbers vs. wins
Marshall and Cutler appear to be overlooking the fairly significant fact that the Lions and Cardinals, two 4-7 teams, both beat the Seahawks.
A major reason: While the Seahawks were dealing with Johnson, Titus Young was catching nine passes (for 100 yards, two TDs), Brandon Pettigrew snagged seven and Tony Scheffler four. The Seahawks took care of Fitzgerald but neglected Andre Roberts, who caught five passes, one for a touchdown.
Arizona and Detroit both stopped feeding their elite receivers and went elsewhere. And won.
Roberts has 50 catches this season. After Marshall (81) the Bears have no receiver with more than Matt Fortes 27 and hes a running back. Only twice this season has a Bear caught more than four passes (Forte five vs. Carolina, Alshon Jeffery five vs. St. Louis).
If not Marshall, who?
To his credit, Marshall does see the problem in the offense even as he likes seeing the ball come his way as much as it has.
Its impressive that were moving the ball, but there is a sense of urgency to get other guys the ball, Marshall said, without specifying where the extra footballs will come from. I was really excited about Jay spreading it around last week. Probably got seven or eight different guys involved, just getting a touch.
It doesnt matter if its one or two catches, as long as other guys are involved, it makes it easier for our whole team. Were going to lean on Earl a lot this week. Were going to lean on some of the other guys that are stepping up and playing this week to make some plays. Im excited.


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Congratulations, Torill… I've enjoyed following Torill's account of the endgame in her quest for the Ph.D., and it seems only fitting that an online community helps her celebrate it.
My own doctoral defense was a rather lonely affair. The only date available was 3-5pm on the Friday after American Thanksgiving. My wife suggested that we all (just the three of us at the time) fly up to Toronto together, but I knew that I would probably be sullen and bookish, and the sound of Disney cartoons on the hotel TV wouldn't help me focus. Since Canada celebrates its harvest a month earlier (owing to its shorter growing season) it was just another Friday in Toronto.
At lunch my adviser made me feel completely at ease… he never held back his criticism at earlier stages of my dissertation, so I knew that when he agreed to schedule the defense he must have felt good about my work. During the defense, the committee members pinged me on a few omissions, rolled their eyes just a bit when I insisted that a light bulb counts as technology ("Well then, what about fire?" one of them asked.) and offered a short list of typos. Nothing really serious. At one point I mistakenly attributed Watch on the Rhine to Clare Booth Luce, and the committee members all chanted "Lillian Hellman" in corrective chorus (in fact, I was thinking about the Clare Booth Luce play Margin for Error — I just misspoke). The final question asked me to explain the significance of an Edgar Allen Poe reference that Blanche Dubois makes in A Streetcar Named Desire. That was a perfectly legitimate question, because I used the Poe reference to make a point about Blanche's construction of the urban wilderness outside the Kowalskis' flat. But it had been years since I had written that part of the dissertation, so I came up completely blank. "I could speculate for you, if you like," I said, " but in order to answer confidently I'd need to look that up."
I figured they would push me until I broke, and there I was — broken. But to my surprise, they all leaned back in their chairs and clicked their pens shut, smiling. I guessed that I had lasted long enough, and that when I broke, I did so gracefully — I simply admitted what I didn't know.
Soon I was sitting in a little waiting area outside the conference hall, trying to push out of my mind the thought that the longer they stayed in there, the more likely it was that someone — or more than one — or all of them — wanted to fail me. Of course it was at this time that I thought up a good response to their "fire" question.
After the defense, the committee took me to the faculty club, and my adviser lent me his cell phone to let me call my wife with the good news. Then I got up and walked, walked, walked around downtown Toronto. Later, I met up with some my former colleagues from the Engineering Writing Center. And the night before, while walking, walking, walking, I heard someone call my name — a good friend just happend to be on his way to a pub to meet a mutual friend, so I tagged along.
Hmm… now that I reflect on it, I guess it wasn't that solitary after all. But it was difficult moving back and forth between teaching full-time and suddenly becoming a student facing the mother of all test-taking nightmares.


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Welcome to St. Paul's Episcopal Church! We are so glad that you have found us at this website. We hope that you feel at home here with us, regardless of who you are or where you are on your spiritual journey. We invite you to peruse the website, and contact us with any questions you might have (or better yet, come and visit us!)
Taking our cue from the Baptismal Covenant, the mission of St. Paul's is to proclaim by word and example the good news of God in Christ. Our vision, the way we live out that mission, is multifaceted. We are first and foremost a worshipping community, participants rather than spectators. All that we do is informed by our identity as faithful disciples of Christ, which has its foundation in and is nurtured through the spiritual disciplines of a community at worship. Among those disciplines, hospitality and service to our communities are of particular importance to us. We are a community who welcomes all into our midst, respecting the dignity of every human being. Likewise, we endeavor to build up the body of Christ and witness to the good news by serving and giving of our resources, both within the St. Paul's community, as well as to the larger communities of Columbus, our nation, and the world.
At St. Paul's, we value our connection with historical Anglican traditions, such as scripture, tradition, and reason each a means of God's revelation, the via media, and unity in diversity. We uphold the traditional orthodox formularies of the scriptures, the Creeds, the sacraments (primarily Baptism and Eucharist), and the historic episcopate. We recognize and value every person as made in the image of God, welcoming the gifts that diversity affords, and seek to equip all the saints in the baptismal ministry to which they are called.
Again, we welcome you to St. Paul's and look forward to deepening our relationship with Christ and one another as we proclaim by word and example the good news of God in Christ.


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Vietnam has protested a Chinese state oil company's posting of bids for energy development in the disputed South China Sea.
China National Offshore Oil Corporation opened nine oil and gas lots for international bidders over the weekend.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Luong Thanh Nghi said the lots lie entirely within Vietnam's 200-nautical mile exclusive economic zone and continental shelf. The statement from him posted on the ministry's website late Tuesday added that China's move was illegal and invalid.
Nghi said Vietnam strongly protested and demanded that China immediately cease the wrongful bidding.


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Congratulations to Susan whose poem, 'Opening the Windows', was one of the 6 winning poems in the Poetry Society's 'Getting Out' competition. Her poem will be featured in the winter issue (2016) of Poetry News and in her forthcoming poetry collection Half The Human Race, publishing March 2017.
Half The Human Race includes poems reflecting and developing themes of the lives of women, particularly those too often overlooked, unseen, hidden, or silenced – women made to feel "sometimes we take up too much room".
The collection includes poems from three previous collections, alongside new work. Order your copy now.


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Monday, September 15, 2014
School Life
This Little Lady has still been attending her little preschool program. She is now going three days a week for three hours. On the days she is not attending my Mom and Dad work with her at home. For right now we get the best of both worlds...homeschool and preschool. Audrey still attends her ballet and piano on Saturdays which she loves. My goals for her are to expose her to new things but still keep her schedule light and easy. I want her to enjoy her grandparents, free play, and her much needed (still) nap time.
Hoping this schedule will work for her... if we find it too tiring for her we will adjust. This past week she had her first homework assignment, had her first little behavior incident (more on that later) and had little neighborhood friends ask her to come play with them. Enjoying this time with her and feel grateful we get to help her learn and grow.
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The Vermont Medical Society Foundation hosted a physician leadership conference February 6th that aimed to... Read More
As is well documented and frequently discussed in health care circles, there is a significant imbalance in health care spending in the United States. Over 50 percent of health care costs are incurred by only 5 percent of the population. This concentration of spending also exists within the senior population. Amongst seniors, there is a subset of individuals often termed frail or high/risk who face functional decline, decreased quality of life, and significant health care spending.
The frail and high-risk population has complex health and psychosocial needs. If these individuals are prospectively identified, their needs can be addressed through comprehensive models of care that lead to improved health outcomes and a reduction of health care utilzation.
By Brian Costello, M.D., with support from Nancy Bianchi, MSLIS, of the University of Vermont Dana Medical Library.


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The Lakbay Norte crew's stomachs were already in protest as we drove down the winding road towards the scenic Blue Lagoon Beach in Pagudpud en route to Kapuluan Vista Resort for a very late lunch.The rustic tiki-like nipa entrance of the resort greeted us as we quickly alighted from our bus. The resort's architecture is rustic; a combination of traditional Filipino building style, a tinge of Mediterranean with modern minimalist touches.
We moved towards the airy lobby and further on, I can see an elevated swimming pool in the courtyard. The water's tempting, but right then, I was more interested in their food.
We trooped to their open-air restaurant and seated ourselves comfortably in their wooden benches. Their banig placemats were totally in tandem with the restaurant's native and modern motif; the bare white walls highlighting the unpainted warm wood. For appetizers, we were served Kinilaw na Tuna and Bagnet Escabeche.
I was not too fond of the tuna as the only fish dishes I really enjoy are those that are cooked to crisp, I'm really not into uncooked or kinilaw fishes. The bagnet on the other hand was fantastic! It was different from the regular big-chopped ones I am used to eating when in Vigan, rather it was cut into smaller cubes and was garnished with spring and regular onions. The meat however is not as crunchy as was expected but I devoured everything.
The main dish was composed of breaded fish fillet, charred chicken and pako (fern salad), a local delicacy. I love the taste of the burnt chicken; didn't know something that looked over-barbecued can taste this good. The fish fillet was standard fare and the pako was interesting to say the least.
Before the desserts were served, we were handed a frozen margarita. I'm not really familiar with such drinks being a good boy and all, but I liked how the sweet sour frozen drink tingles and mix with the salt encrusted in the glass. Its appearance, being truly enticing is a bonus.
The dessert was served while we were gulping down our neon margaritas; eggless leche flan.
It was okay, not too sweet, just right for those not wanting a sugar overdose. It however lacks the texture of the traditional fare, the consistency was somewhat similar to a gelatin than a flan, and this might be due to it being eggless. Now, if there's one thing I really like, its eggs; I like them fried, hard-boiled, runny, sunny side-up, encrusted in tukneneng orange coats and whatever variations thereof. In my unbiased opinion, I think they should have added eggs.
Our three-course lunch at Kapuluan Vista Resort was a very varied affair and I bet it satisfied all sorts of palate the Lakbay Norte team has. With the perfect Mediterranean backdrop and excellent food styling, I'd have to say that Kapuluan Vista is one of the most interesting food places this side of Ilocos.
Kapuluan Vista Resort
Sitio Baniaran, Brgy. Balaoi
Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
(0920) 952-2528 | (02) 697-6597
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