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Darkian Vanderbelt's vacation from the Earth Service Protection Agency was not supposed to include a band of isolationist orcs with insider information traipsing through his hotel. On the other hand, without the orcs, he never would've met Jaime, a part-fairy hotel employee willing to give him access to the establishment's records… among other things. Knowing there's a mole at the ESP, Dark is on his own to track down the orcs and their contraband weapons until his lover and sometime partner, Julius, shows up—and not a minute too soon: the orcs have kidnapped Jaime, and Dark will need all the help he can get to save his new flame and expose the terrorist cell.
He could picture his boss, hands waving as he smiled jovially. Take a week somewhere, Dark, relax! Everyone needs time off. Dark, properly Darkian Vanderbelt, scowled and flattened himself against the wall. His vacation plans hadn't included running into a clan of orcs. That was bad enough, but Dark knew this particular clan of orcs. He had last seen them as he was fleeing through the window of their homestead, carrying a questionably legal amount of enriched uranium. As far as the orcs were concerned, it was a sacred artifact. According to Dark's sources, it was a vital piece of the advanced weaponry being built by a warlord. Dark hadn't stayed to debate the matter.
Who thought they would need a disguise on vacation? It wasn't, he acknowledged wryly to himself, as though the orcs were going to mistake him for someone else. Well over six feet tall, Dark's skin was so black there were blue undertones, with hair and eyes to match. The spiraling blue tattoo that covered most of his right arm made him even more distinguishable. When he'd first joined the Earth Service Protection Agency, there'd been talk of having it removed, but Dark had refused. He wasn't sure he believed in magic, in the power of the designs inked on his skin to protect him, but he did believe in psychology. He'd invested too much energy in thinking of his tattoo as safety to have it disposed of.
The orcs hadn't seen him yet. It was possible they would go the other way. The Vicouer was mammoth, closer to being a resort than a simple hotel. Chance was practically a swear word in his line of work, though. Dark kept his ears tuned to their conversation and slid his eyes down the corridor. His room was on a high-end wing. There were only five doors in this hallway. He might be able to hack his way into another guest room. His own was a level down. And if the orcs spotted him, he'd be leading them right there.
His eyes latched onto the door at the end of the hall. Unmarked, it didn't look like the entrance to a suite. Perhaps a janitor's closet? He ghosted down the hall, lightly touching the handle. It was locked. Sparing a quick look behind him, Dark pulled out the lock picks he'd stored in his belt automatically. Thank the gods for old habits! The sound of voices got closer. He could hear footsteps now. Any minute—there! The lock opened, and Dark darted inside, shutting the door behind him. He crouched and set his ear to the door. There was no outcry. After a long moment, Dark breathed a sigh of relief and straightened.
From behind him, a low, amused voice asked, "Can I help you?"
Dark spun, hand going to his hip. He stopped short of drawing a weapon. The man who'd spoken was perhaps a foot shorter, skin the color of caramel, black hair cascading loose down his back. He was also damp and wearing nothing but a towel.
This was not a closet.
Dark thanked his ancestors for the skin that hid his blush. "Sorry. I… think I'm lost."
"Mmm," the man answered. "I am fairly certain I locked the door."
Dark fought not to shuffle his feet. "Oops?"
He spent an uncomfortable minute under the man's regard.
"Jaime," he said, extending a hand.
Dark reached out and took Jaime's hand in his. "Dark," he said. Jaime's eyebrows started inching up. "Because of my sense of humor." A small, startled laugh slipped past Jaime's lips.
"Of course," Jaime said. "Clearly." His eyes slid over the form-fitting black clothes Dark was partial to. "You're in the on-call chamber for this wing, in case you were wondering."
Dark took a moment to take in the bed, couch, and food heating unit, as well as the bathroom that was obviously attached. Something caught his eye, and he stepped forward before he could help himself. "Are those books?"
Jaime nodded. "My secret vice," he confessed.
"Not at all," Dark said. There were nearly fifty of them lined up neatly on three shelves. Mostly hardbound, they looked well cared-for. "I've never seen so many in a private collection. They're lovely, aren't they? The weight, the feel, the smell…."
Jaime smiled shyly. "My father's a librarian," he said.
Dark felt his eyes widen. "Really? That's amazing! Which collection?"
"Earth 301-Z."
Dark nodded knowledgably. "That's the one with medieval scripts, and the oral traditions from Africa, isn't it?"
Jaime looked at him with astonishment. "I know there are only a hundred or so libraries left, but how did you remember that?"
The adrenaline from his escape tilted on the axis of Jaime's beauty, softening into something else. He managed to keep his tone light when he spoke. "I learn fast, and I needed to research libraries a few years back." The details of the arson were best forgotten. "Plus, Africa." He gestured at his face. "Five generations back or so, before the Blending."
Jaime blinked. "Well, this is the last place I expected to run into a fellow book lover. We don't get many here." He paused. "To be honest, we don't get many humans here. Orcs, fairies, elves, goblins, but not many humans."
Dark shrugged. "Everyone wants to go somewhere exotic for vacation." Considering the amount of world-hopping he did, Dark didn't particularly feel the need. Jaime must have sensed something, because he didn't ask the obvious question.
Instead, Jaime turned toward the small bureau next to the bed. "Well, I came out to get some clothes, so…."
Dark trailed his eyes over Jaime and the bed. "Do you want some help with that?"
There was a flicker of surprise in Jaime's eyes, but he gave Dark a vixen's smile. "With getting dressed?" he teased.
Dark returned the smile with interest. It wasn't all that rare for someone to catch his attention, and he'd grown confident in his ability to pick out who would respond well to a casual suggestion. "Something like that." Jaime laughed and tilted his head invitingly. Dark stepped forward into his space. He could smell the faint scent of damp skin rising off Jaime. He set a hand lightly on Jaime's waist. His eyes lowered to the beginnings of an erection tenting Jaime's towel. "Or perhaps you need help with something else?"
Jaime's laughter was musical. Dark wondered if he had fairy blood somewhere. "That is an awful line."
Dark leered comically. "I suppose, given your position, you should service me."
Jaime groaned, shoulders shaking with mirth. "Stop, stop! Please, I'll do anything."
Dark bent down and crushed their lips together. Jaime met him eagerly, opening his mouth and sliding his tongue along Dark's bottom lip. Dark hummed his approval, giving up his initial dominance and letting Jaime lead the kiss. He was a fantastic kisser, moving his hands into the tiny braids covering Dark's head and angling their heads closer together. A soft scrape of teeth made Dark's breath hitch. Jaime proved he was paying close attention by doing it again. Dark felt blood pool lower in his body as Jaime experimented with pressure. He didn't seem satisfied until Dark was gasping noisily into his mouth, hand clenched at his waist. Dark desperately wanted to see how Jaime's boldness extended to other activities.
When Dark pulled back a fraction, Jaime looked pleased. His eyes glittered in the low light spilling from the bathroom. Dark could tell his lips were swollen, bruised from Jaime's attention. He took the moment without distraction to loosen his grip and run both hands up Jaime's naked chest. Jaime was sculpted and slim. The muscles and skin felt lovely under his hands, a welcome joy after months without this sort of contact. Pleasure, Dark had always thought, was there to be sought after. He fully intended to enjoy its arrival in his life. Carefully, Dark lowered himself so he could set his lips to work. He trailed lazy kisses over Jaime's shoulder, watching his eyes go half-lidded. He moved lower, circling Jaime's nipples before licking over them one by one. Jaime gasped, arching his back. His towel slipped lower. With a predatory smile, Dark dropped properly to his knees.
Jaime's hand tightened in his hair, and Dark leaned into it. Arousal shot down his spine. He palmed his crotch lazily, watching Jaime watch him. Jaime licked his lips.
"Tease," he said. His voice was thick with lust. Dark wanted to roll in it.
"Only if I don't follow through," Dark said. He left off, moving both hands to bracket Jaime's waist again. "So," he said, thumb toying with the knot of Jaime's towel.
Jaime's breathing went heavy. "So," he said. "I'm clean, but there's a medical station here if you're worried."
Dark raised an eyebrow. The AIDS virus that had plagued his ancestors was thankfully a thing of the past, and nothing had arisen to take its place. The wave of illnesses that had swept through the five worlds when they first Blended left people either dead or immune. The few remaining diseases were only nuisances, so even if Jaime harbored some fairy blood, it wouldn't affect them. This wasn't time to dwell, though.
"Likewise," he said. "Now, about this towel."
Jaime blew out a shaky breath. "Thought you were here to help me… dress?"
"Mmm." Dark dragged his lips over Jaime's stomach, just above the towel line. He licked a hipbone, dipping under the towel where a hint of moisture still lingered. Jaime groaned. Dark loosened the knot and let the towel slip to the floor. Jaime's cock was long and slender, springing up from a nest of silky black hair. Dark buried his nose in the crease of his thigh, opening his mouth to lick softly through the hair. Jaime tasted amazing, hot and perfect. Dark nudged forward, nosing at Jaime's balls. He wrapped one hand around Jaime's thigh, to steady him, and brought the other up to roll his balls softly. Jaime panted in response. He tongued them, loving the feel of the delicate skin against his mouth.
After a minute, Jaime tightened the hand in Dark's hair, pulling him back. Dark went willingly. Jaime's cock rubbed against his cheek. He turned his head to mouth at it. Jaime's hand loosened and he thrust forward, making a hungry noise in his throat. Dark kneaded the skin of Jaime's cock with his mouth, moving from the base back to the tip. He extended a delicate tongue and licked the moisture there, a thousand times better than the water on Jaime's skin. Dark sank into the sensation, opening his lips around Jaime and swallowing him down. Jaime felt good in his mouth. He worked his tongue down the vein throbbing on the underside of Jaime's cock, pausing to rub just behind the head. His precome tasted sweet. Either he'd drunk a vat of pomegranate juice recently, or the suspected fairy blood was fact. It would certainly explain the ease they'd had falling into bed together. Most men didn't have sex so casually in the Earth world, though Dark supposed Jaime might be from one of the other human worlds. Athos, perhaps.
Jaime grasped at Dark's shoulders, teetering precariously. Dark pulled him closer, hands sliding smoothly down his silky thighs. Jaime widened his stance under Dark's questing fingers. Dark stopped short of his ass, not wanting to be told "no" but also wanting to prevent any misunderstandings. With Jaime's cock pulsing in his mouth, stretching his jaw wide, it seemed like a bad time to stop and discuss preferences beyond the immediate.
"Ah," Jaime gasped. His hips worked in little involuntary thrusts. Dark placed a hand on Jaime's ass, pushing wordless permission. Jaime looked down at Dark, surprise and desire clear in the slackness of his mouth. Dark met his gaze boldly. Jaime slid forward again, a little harder. Dark groaned in approval, sucking hard. He let his jaw drop that last little bit, making an "o" of his mouth. Jaime panted, knees flexing as he fucked Dark's mouth. Everything spun, narrowing down to pressure and pleasure. With a strangled cry, Jaime came, spurting sweet on Dark's tongue. He swallowed, tongue reaching out for more, following Jaime back. Laughing, Jaime stepped out of Dark's reach. Dark could see the fine tremor in the muscles of his thighs.
"Now my turn," Jaime said with a grin. He fell to the floor, curling his body over Dark. He kissed him, licking Dark's lips and into his mouth. After a moment, it occurred to Dark that Jaime was chasing the taste of his come. It made little sparks dance behind his eyes. He lifted his hands to Jaime's back, but Jaime reached up and pushed his hands away. Dark was confused for a second.
Jaime pulled back, his smile wicked. He used his grip on Dark's hands to put them on the ground behind Dark's hips. "Stay," Jaime said. "I know what you like."
Dark curled his fingers into the carpet and bucked his hips. He was dizzy with how much he wanted. "Please."
Jaime cupped Dark's cock through his clothes. He gave him a long, slow stroke. "I could make this take all day."
The honeyed words wrenched another groan from Dark. He felt himself pulse under Jaime's tormenting hand. He licked his lips; let himself slip under a little. His voice was soft when he spoke, less demanding. "Please?"
Something like awe flickered in Jaime's eyes. He leaned forward for another kiss, hot and deep. "Well," he said against Dark's lips, "since you asked so nicely."
Dark didn't squirm as Jaime worked his pants down his thighs, moving only as Jaime directed. Jaime grasped him firmly. "This," he said, "is a very nice cock."
Dark worked his throat, swallowing around sudden dryness. "Thank you," he rasped. His eyes closed against the pleasure. He was already close, aching from sucking Jaime off. He registered movement a split second before Jaime's hair brushed his thighs and wetness surrounded the tip of his cock.
"Aah!" With a sharp, helpless judder, Dark came.
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2813 23rd Ave
Astoria, NY 11105
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Dining Style:
Casual Dining
(718) 728-9056
Hours of Operation:
Lunch & Dinner:
Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 12:00am
Friday & Saturday: 11:00am - 1:00am
Sunday: 11:00am - 12:30am
Payment Options:
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
Dress Code:
Casual Dress
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Beer, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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28th and 29th St.
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Astoria - Ditmars Blvd (N, Q) Astoria Blvd (N, Q)
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This Astoria classic exudes Mediterranean charm with its lovely back garden and airy main dining room. The daily picks are served whole, grilled and, if you like, de-boned
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Consistently good food, courteous
service and pleasant surroundings."
Dined on 7/12/2014
We have been dining at Telly's for
years. The food is always terrific and the renovation with the new bar area looks amazing. If the weather is good, dining alfresco is the way to go!"
Dined on 6/21/2014
Fantastic Greek food. Loved the
grilled fish, moussaka, salt cod, beans in tomato sauce, and more. Helpful and attentive service. Looking forward to a return visit."
Dined on 6/19/2014
The last couple times we've been
there it has been empty. The food is still good but the service is indifferent. Sit anywhere you want, ooh, except that table and that table. Why don't you seat me then? Asking four times to order from four different people, none of whom seemed to care. Then the waiter finally sauntering over as if we had interrupted his nap. The worst part was there was a pack of little kids from an adjacent table running around the entire time, inside and outside, up and down and screaming, in the alley way and on the street. I wouldn't normally be judgmental but two separate tables asked the parents and waitstaff multiple times to keep a better eye on their kids and the parents and the management did nothing. "
Dined on 5/26/2014
Like being in a taverna in Greece.
Great food including grilled octopus, sausage, saganaki, and wonderful fresh fish prepared on the grill. "
Dined on 5/11/2014
We have never been to such a noisy
restaurant! They need to do something to tamp down the noise level. It made it difficult for us to enjoy the company of our friends-we felt like we were screaming at each other all evening. We ordered chardonnay and were told it wasn't sold by the glass-very unusual for a busy restaurant. The branzini was delicious, but the lamb chops were grilled with no added flavor. To top off the dinner, we were told that there was no regular coffee because of renovation, whatever that meant, but the cappocinno was good, so that made up for it. Unfortunately, we would not recommend this restaurant to other people."
Dined on 4/26/2014
Solid neighborhood Greek in
Astoria. Not sure how this gets any better. Fish is always fresh and perfectly prepared. Salads are large - and I can never figure out how they get such marvelous tomatoes. Valet parking plus taking and respecting reservations make this a perfect choice for those driving to Astoria. Ooopah!"
Dined on 4/26/2014
Everything about Telly's is
amazing. I went there for Greek Easter this year and WOW WHAT AN AMAZING TIME!! They has live music (which they should do more often) the place was crowded, ppl were dancing n the food and wine were to die for! Service was great. I always love Telly's. They have never disappointed me. I always recommend this restaurant to everyone. "
Dined on 4/20/2014
Telly's Taverna was a great treat
- food was excellent! Noisy - but a great place to take the family - so it was expected!"
Dined on 4/12/2014
very accommodating to all of our
needs. the food is wonderful! Fresh great flavor grilled octopus was amazing, fish was wonderful, lamb chops and grilled chicken so much flavor my favorite is the grilled zucchini! not to mention the best donuts for dessert"
Dined on 3/30/2014
I have been to Telly's several
times, and definitely will be back. The food is delicious and varied. One of us had the octopus appetizer as a main dish. She loved it, as did everyone she shared it with. One person ordered the grilled jalapeños, not my idea of Greek fare. Their portions are generous, and the Greek Salad is incredible and fresh. We also had "horta" (dandelion greens), and lamb chops. Everything was yummy, and it is definitely a restaurant where you can try new things. The service was good, and the waiter relaxed and made suggestions as we took our time. This was a Thursday, weekends are usually much busier."
Dined on 3/27/2014
Fresh fish well prepared, great
friendly service, fair prices and pretty decent wines; we'll be back."
Dined on 3/27/2014
We eat there all the time because
the food is always delicious , and the people are so nice."
Dined on 3/8/2014
love this place! Ive been dining
there a lot for the past few years. Good salads and fish"
Dined on 2/14/2014
I've been going to Telly's since
they were on TV during the Olympics that were held in Greece. I live on Staten Island so it's a trip but worth it! Love the St. Peter's fish."
Dined on 11/23/2013
food was ok. nothing spectacular.
menu was kind of limited and they were out of various greek specialities when we arrived (pastichio and mousakka) even though we had an early reservation on a Saturday evening. Really nothing special but mediocre greek food."
Dined on 11/10/2013
was there saturday night with 6
people hads a grest experince food was excellent service good all in all a very good dining experience not myfirst time there if you want authentic greek food at a reasonable a must go ps dont foerget to check out the wine list excellent greek reds"
Dined on 9/7/2013
I have been going here for years
and I never get disappointed. Food is amazing and staff is friendly."
Dined on 8/8/2013
Consistently good Greek food and
pleasant, casual, lively atmosphere over many years."
Dined on 7/12/2013
Telly's is a true neighborhood
gem. The food is outstanding, the atmosphere is warm and friendly and the service is spot-on."
Dined on 6/29/2013
This is Milos without the scene or
the prices. I would give it five stars if it was just based on the food. The salads, the whole fish, the potatoes, the lamb chops, everything is delicious. I wish I could eat here every night. It is especially great for groups since everything is family style and the portions are large. The wine is very reasonable, too. You can have a great meal without breaking the bank. Definitely worth the trip."
Dined on 6/2/2013
Everything was good about this
restaurant, the food and service especially the fish. But when presenting the Open Table coupon it wasn't discounted until we confronted the waiter. So when presenting a coupon make sure you tell them on the onset of ordering so that they can be fully aware of the end procedure."
Dined on 5/27/2013
The food is excellent. We enjoy
everything we eat there. The fish is grilled perfectly and the appetizers and salads are perfectly seasoned. The free loukoumadis on week nights is a nice touch."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Not fancy but the food and service
is top notch. I highly recommend the whole fish and they have. Large selection"
Dined on 5/18/2013
This is the second time we're
eaten at Telly's and I cannot say enough about the food. It is as good as any food I had in Greece. There are more upscale Greek dining venues in NYC, but get yourself to Astoria and try Telly's. The grilled octopus and saganaki (fried cheese) appetizers are particularly notable."
Dined on 5/12/2013
We have been going to Telly's for
years. Outstanding food - warm and inviting atmosphere. Highly recommended!"
Dined on 3/23/2013
In an area teeming with Greek
restaurants, Telly's stands out among the competition. The seafood is fresh and deliciously grilled. The wine list is very affordable as well. If you haven't been here yet you should definitely try it."
Dined on 12/30/2012
First, they did not have the
reservation. We waited over one hour to get a table while the restaurant was half empty. Second the food was stale The service adequate but incompetent. Otherwise perfect."
Dined on 12/15/2012
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F.A.Q. – a few questions you might or might not ask!
- Who is Bicycle Beano Cycling Holidays?
- Who comes on Beanos?
- What happens each day?
- How are the rides organised?
- When are the first and last rides on each holiday?
- Will I be fit enough?
- I am an experienced cyclist, will the routes be long enough for me?
- What happens if I have a mechanical problem on the ride?
- What sort of bikes do people ride?
- Can I rent a bike?
- What do I wear?
- I am not a vegetarian – will I like the food?
- I am a vegetarian
- Can you provide vegan food?
- What is a typical menu?
- Can you take people with disabilities?
- Where are the prices for the tours?
The following questions are answered on other pages:
- How do I get to the Beano venue?
- How do I book my holiday?
- How do I pay?
- What is included in the price?
- What about insurance?
- Are there discounts for children?
- Can I see your environmental policy?
- Where does the word 'BEANO' come from?
- How do you pronounce Welsh place names?
1: Who is Bicycle Beano?
We are Jane Barnes and Rob Green. We started organising cycling holidays in 1982 after working for Friends of the Earth etc. Bicycle Beano Cycling Holidays was set up to be environmentally-friendly from the beginning. In 1990, Bicycle Beano was nominated by Tourism Concern for the green tourism award at the Berlin Travel Show. VegNews magazine (USA) gave Bicycle Beano a Top 10 Vegetarian Destination 2005 award. We have remained true to our ethos for the last 32 years. Rob is co-author of Cycle Tours Around Birmingham, published by Phillips
2014 will be our 33rd season! We are only doing two beanos in 2014 as we have no desire to be a multi-national conglomerate. We live in Mid Wales and only want to run cycling holidays in Wales and the Welsh Borders of England. We enjoy the sociability and the cycling. We cycle along on all the Beanos, and have one or two helpers who 'sweep' at the back.
Check out our green credentials: Environmental Policy.
See our Meaning of 'Beano' page for a brief explanation of the word 'BEANO'.
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2: Who comes on Beanos?
All ages are welcome. There are usually 18 to 30 people on each tour, depending on the size of the venue. On average there are equal numbers of women and men. Usually about half the group are solo travellers, the rest are couples, and sometimes we have one or two families.
In our 32 years experience of running these cycling holidays, it does not seem to matter who comes on Beanos. The fact that we cycle together and socialise together creates a cohesive group. Some people have made life-long friends. For instance, one Beano reunion group has been meeting up every year since 1988.
3: What happens each day?
After breakfast we give everyone a specially designed map and written route instructions. We start the day's ride between 9.30 and 10 am, after a brief talk about the route options. We stop for rests, to visit something interesting en-route, to look at a view, or for morning coffee etc. Lunch is usually between 12 noon and 1.30 pm, mostly at country pubs where there is a choice of meat and veggie meals. After lunch, whether you are doing the short cut, main route or longer detour, we often meet up for tea or a late afternoon drink before returning to base (between 5 and 6pm.) for tea and cake. Dinner is between 7 and 8pm depending on the ride. There is an optional bike-free day on Wednesday on the Snowdonia Beano.
4: How are the rides organised?
Each day we do a circular ride of between 35 and 40 miles, returning to the same venue each evening. Mileage depends upon terrain; when it's flat we do more, when it's hilly we do less. Most routes have one or more short cuts. There are also longer detours for those who want extra mileage.
Everyone is given a specially designed map and written instructions. We are inclined to split into groups of people who cycle at the same pace as each other. You can choose whether to cycle with a group or on your own if you prefer. There is no pressure to keep up with the group. Whether you do the short cut, main route, or longer detour, we all aim to have lunch and tea together. This means that couples who cycle at different speeds do not have to cycle together, but can still meet up en-route. We have a non-macho approach to the rides.
We (Jane and Rob) join in the rides and we have one or two helpers who cycle along at the rear.
5: When are the first and last rides on each holiday?
- Ellesmere Beano:
- People arrive at the venue any time after 5pm on Friday afternoon for tea and cakes. Dinner is at 7pm (if you are going to be late, please let us know if you want dinner kept for you). The first ride is after breakfast on Saturday morning. The last ride is on Monday. Everyone leaves after tea and cakes on Monday afternoon. If you want to stay over on Monday night, B&B can be arranged at The Grange.
- Snowdonia Beano:
- People arrive at the venue any time after 4pm on Saturday afternoon for tea and cakes. Dinner is at 7pm. The first ride takes place after breakfast on Sunday morning. The last ride is on Friday. Everyone leaves after breakfast on Saturday morning.
6: Will I be fit enough?
You do not have to be super fit. As long as you can cycle at least 30 miles a day without falling apart you will enjoy a Beano – and remember you have got the whole day to do it. Cycling with other people gives you energy – it's easy to forget the miles when you are busy chatting and enjoying the views. We have lots of breaks en-route so you can have a rest from cycling. The beauty of cycling with a group is that there is always somebody else who cycles at the same pace as you.
Staying at just one venue for the holiday means that our routes are flexible. Our rides are roughly circular and return to the same venue each day. We usually have a moderate main route of between 35 and 40 miles a day depending upon terrain, with short cuts and longer detours available if necessary.
7: I am an experienced cyclist, will the routes be long enough for me?
Usually about a third of Bicycle Beano guests want to do a bit more than the average 35 to 40 miles a day, so we provide detours off the main route to accommodate them. On most of the beanos you can choose to do 50 to 60 miles a day. Even if there is not an official Beano detour, we can suggest one.
8: What happens if I have a mechanical problem on the ride?
We have one or two helpers who cycle along at the back of the group and will be on-hand to help if anyone has a mechanical problem.
9: What sort of bikes do people ride?
Most people bring road touring bikes, hybrids, folding bikes, or mountain bikes fitted with road tyres. Occasionally people bring tandems or recumbants – we've even had a unicyclist. All our routes are on tarred roads (apart from a few short sections of easy-going off-road). Your bike needs to be suitable for on-road riding.
10: Can I rent a bike?
Sorry, but bike rental is not available on either of our 2014 beanos.
11: What do I wear?
It's usually warm enough to ride in shorts and t-shirts, May to September. Cycling shorts with a padded insert are more comfortable than ordinary shorts. Wear layers so you can peel them off when necessary. Carry a fleece, and a lightweight waterproof (preferably breathable). Lightweight long stretchy trousers are useful. Shoes should have a hard sole, but ordinary trainers (sneakers) will do. Cycling mits with padded palms keep your hands comfortable. Do not cycle in jeans – they have uncomfortable seams and are inflexible. Other suggestions are a hat with a small peak and sunglasses. Helmet wearing is not a legal requirement in the UK – it is your choice whether you wear one or not.
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12: I am not a vegetarian – will I like the food?
Yes. The food is so delicious, you won't even notice the lack of meat. It is home-made, freshly-cooked, and often uses organic vegetables and fruit from the venue's own garden (see a typical menu below). Lots of meat-eaters return to Bicycle Beano Cycling Holidays again and again because they like the food. Even though all the food served at our venues is exclusively vegetarian, we don't ostracise carnivores! A choice of meat and veggie meals are available at the lunch stops.
13: I am a vegetarian
All the breakfasts, afternoon teas, and dinners provided by our venues are vegetarian. Vegetarian food is also available from the lunch stops on our routes.
14: Can you provide vegan food?
Our venues are happy to provide vegan food as long as they are given 2 weeks notice (to allow time to obtain some items in more remote areas).
15: What is a typical menu?
All the meals provided by our venues are vegetarian. They are home-made and freshly-cooked, using organic fruit and vegetables whenever possible. All the venues have their own organic vegetable gardens.
Breakfasts are self-service veggie buffets of cereals, muesli, yoghurt, fresh fruit, toast, spreads and jams etc. A range of drinks are available including fruit juices, herb teas, ordinary and decaffeinated tea and coffee. At some venues we have free-range eggs etc.
Vegetarian evening meals are lip-smackingly designed to satisfy cyclists' appetites – delicious, nutritious, and plenty of it. Main meals can be anything from Greek moussaka, roasted vegetables, Chinese stir-fry and noodles, Hungarian goulash, to hazelnut roast with all the trimmings. Puddings include fresh fruit crumble and custard, home-made fresh fruit trifle, bread and butter pudding, and chocolate roulade with cream. Yummy!!
16: Can you take people with disabilities?
Yes, as long as you can cycle you will enjoy a beano. Wheelchair access is available on the Snowdonia Beano. Please contact us to discuss practicalities.
17: Where are the prices for the tours?
The prices appear at the end of each tour description page, which can be reached from the cycling tours page.
A simple text-only programme of our holidays is available to download.
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Collection: Texas Fashion Collection
Date: 1969
Creator: Armand, Jean Marie
Description: Dress of brown/beige coffee-colored wool. The short, A-line dress with shallow boat-neckline, short, cap-sleeves. Front and back of dress with diamond-shaped motif created by slot seams with cream background/under layer. Similar seaming across top of sleeves and joining diamond motifs around sides. Center back zipper with hook-and-eye at neckline. Lined in off-white silk(?). Designer's label: "Jean Marie Armand / Paris / Made in France" Retailer's label: "Made in France especially for / Neiman-Marcus"
Contributing Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
Date: [1960..1969]
Creator: Cardin, Pierre
Description: Dress of bright lime green wool. Knee-lenght and sleeveless, with a high neckline ornamented with 6 rows of topstitching. Empire waisted, with the lower portion of dress split into four long panels, scalloped to form petals with quilted, topstitched edges. Center back zipper with two hook & eyes. Upper portion of dress lined in lime colored acetate. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Pierre Cardin / Paris New York" Retailer's label beneath designer's label: "Marie Leavell"
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Date: 1950
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristóbal
Description: Ensemble in black and oatmeal colored wool, consisting of: A) Jacket: Semi-fitted wool in abstracted herringbone weave with black and oatmeal yarns running double throughout; moderately rounded neckline with asymmetrical mandarin collar; full-length raglan sleeves with overarm seam and undersleeve; double breasted front opening with eight round, plastic, oatmeal colored buttons and four bound buttonholes supplemented by single hook & eye inside lap at waist; vertical welt pockets on front lined in black silk; fully lined in black silk. Designer's label at inside collar: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V Paris" and "Made in France". Retailer's label at inside side seam: "Neiman-Marcus" B) Dress: Knee length dress; bodice of black wool gauze with jewel neckline; sleeveless; lapped centerfront opening with four round self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes supplemented by single snap and hook & eye; bodice gathers into seam at natural waistline; gathered hip yoke of same gauze; straight skirt of matching herringbone has three snaps at centerfront opening; folded hem; gauze is lined in black silk organdy; skirt is unlined.
Contributing Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
Date: 1960
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristóbal
Description: Ensemble of oatmeal colored wool tweed: a) Jacket of beige and black wool tweed with V-neckline with standard notched collar and wide lapels; short, princess seams; 3/4 length, set in, two piece sleeves; double breasted opening with four round, plastic, beige buttons and two bound buttonholes supplemented by single large covered snap inside lap at waist; fully lined in beige silk. Label stitched inside back neck below collar. b) Dress of same; sleeveless; falling just below the knee; deep rounded neckline; empire waist seam; straight skirt has slight gathers in front; left side underarm zipper closure supplemented by single hook&eye closure; folded hem; armhole and neck facings; brassiere strap keepers snap inside shoulders; unlined.
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Date: 1967
Creator: Armand, Jean Marie
Description: Bright red/orange wool dress and coat ensemble from 1st collection. a) Coat of bright red/orange wool. Long sleeves and collared neckline. Double breasted with large, covered snaps on inside as closure. Two pockets formed from panels on coat. Lined in red acetate. Designer's label at inside, back neckline: "Jean Marie Armand / Paris / Made in France" b) Dress . Bracelet length sleeves and jewel neckline. Knee length. Center front zipper. Hourglass shaped front panel forms pockets at left and right. Lined in red acetate. Designer's label at inside, back neckline: "Jean Marie Armand / Paris / Made in France"
Contributing Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
Ensemble - Bodystocking, Mini-Skirt and Belt
Date: 1969/1970
Creator: Cardin, Pierre
Description: Ensemble consisting of three pieces. Full-length bodystocking is of heavy ivory wool knit, in a ribbed pattern running vertically throughout body and legs, and horizontally around arms. The garment has a turtle-neck and wide flaring cuffs at legs. Center back zipper opening from top of turtle-neck to mid-back. The black double knit wool micro-mini-skirt has four over-sized belt loops with pointed ends, and center back zipper closure. The ensemble includes a wide black patent-leather belt which secures with concealed snaps. Bodystocking has two labels. Designer's label inside at back near zipper: "Pierre Cardin / Paris New York"; Material/size label on opposite side: "100% / Wool / L" The skirt has no labels. The belt is stamped on reverse: "12 1851" From the Fall 1969/1970 season. Records indicate that the ensemble was originally offered in the Maisonette Room of Neiman-Marcus.
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Eugenie Hat
Date: 1931
Creator: Lorie, Edgar J.
Description: Eugenie style hat of wine colored felt and velour with shallow crown. Ostrich plumes at crown. Label inside hat: "Lorie" Label inside hat: "Reproduction 'illegible' / Madame Lucy / 5, Rue de la Paix / Paris" Size label: "registered model / 22 1/2" Label inside hat: "Millinery Creators Guild"
Contributing Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
Evening Pumps
Date: 1960
Creator: Creation Mancini
Description: Pair of reddish-pink or coral silk satin evening pumps. Square toe shoes which have a large open area on the vamp which is backed by clear plastic and edged by braid. The plastic is overlaid with a metal net or chain mail with rhinestones at the intersections. 2 1/4" square heel covered with same material. Lined in off-white/gray leather. Stamped inside each shoe: "Made in Italy / Espressly / For / Lou Lattimore" (Espressly rather than Expressly); and "Creation Mancini / Paris / Waltea made in Italy" Stamped on sole of each shoe: "8"
Contributing Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
Date: 1948
Creator: Valerie Hat
Description: Hat of gray felt. The hat is styled as a man's fedora. The crown is of gray felt, canted backwards, with flattened top which is sunken-in. Brim slants down in front and turns up in back, and is quilted with concentric stitching. Remains of threads and holes indicate hat originally had some form of band around the base of the crown. Hat is unlined, with inner hatband of steel blue gray grosgrain ribbon inside base of crown. Affixed to inner hatband is black elasticized cord to secure hat to wearer's head. Maker's label sewn to inner hatband: "Valerie / Hat / Paris - New York", with size label sewn to edge of maker's label: "22 1/2"
Contributing Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
Date: 1955~
Creator: Fare, Roger
Description: Pair of gloves of tan suede. The wrist-length gloves are plain, with hand-stitching. Size/Designer Label stamped inside: "7 / Made in France / by / Roger Fare" Retailer Label: "Neiman-Marcus / Made in France"
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By Mike Kays
Phoenix Sports Editor
Three in various forms was Clint Kite's magic number Friday night and the 18-year-old Warner High senior and this week's Phoenix Player of the Week admitted, though maybe in a tongue-in-cheek way, he'd given thought to using that luck in lottery or casinos this past weekend.
It sure worked on the football field – 33 carries, 333 yards and three TDs in a much-needed 36-14 win over fellow A-8 contender Fairland on Friday night. The yardage was a career-high for the halfback in all three categories running out of the wing T.
He also had 3-squared in tackles – with one being a sack, as a safety.
Back on the offensive side, Warner coach Mike Burdge said it was a sight to see.
"He ran hard, broke tackles and was dragging kids with him," the first-year Eagles coach said. "It was the hardest I've ever seen him run."
Kite took that remark in stride.
"He's said that every week," said the son of Connors State women's basketball coach Eddie Kite. "So I guess you could say every week I'm getting better and better."
So goes his team, which with a core of graduation losses from an 11-1 A-8 champion in 2012 has climbed back into title contention in 2013 at 5-3, 3-1 in league play. Burdge says there's probably a mold from being a coaches' son that's helped Kite dig deep for improvement and be a leader on the field. Eddie Kite also played football as a high school wide receiver at Brownsboro, Texas.
"It stands to reason he's going to have some sports savvy because his dad is a coach," Burdge said of the younger Kite. "He's a smart kid who sees things on the field he can take advantage of."
That opportunity came often Friday in running the power sweep out of a double tight end formation.
"(Fairland) was bringing the strong safety over to the tight end-wing side, our guards pulled and the line did a good job of blocking it down," Burdge said.
Kite says his improvement has come in part from a willingness to listen. On the year he's carried the ball 122 times for 704 yards and 13 touchdowns while catching 13 passes for 141 yards.
"My dad's always taught me to be a coachable player and that would get you further in life, you know, being able to do what people in higher authority tell you to do," Kite said.
The win over Fairland (4-3, 3-2) put the Eagles in a spot to rebound from a loss two weeks ago to Summit Christian (8-0, 5-0). By beating Afton (7-1, 4-0) on Friday, Warner would put itself in position to jump into a three-way tie for the lead and with a points tiebreaker possibly deciding whether they repeat as district champs, should Afton knock off Summit Christian in week 10. Either way, Friday's win and Kite's performance has the Eagles looking toward the postseason.
"Being as young as we are and being able to pull together as the year has progressed shows how much we've grown. And if that continues, well, I think we'll see good things happen," Kite said.
Week 8 honor roll
Clint Kite, Warner – Ran for 333 yards on 33 carries and three touchdowns in the Eagles' 36-14 win over Fairland
Chandler Puckett, Hilldale – Completed seven of eight attempts for 123 yards and one touchdown and rushed for 28 yards on two carries and one touchdown while playing only the first half as the Hornets beat Keys 54-20.
Hunter Woods, Hilldale – Had three rushing touchdowns while amassing 65 yards on 13 carries, all in the first half, in the Hornets' win.
Bradley Campbell, Hilldale – Caught five passes in the first half for 77 yards and a touchdown in Hilldale's victory.
Tramal Ivy, Muskogee – Caused a fumble which led to a touchdown on the return and had one sack and quarterback pressure in the Roughers' 56-14 loss to Jenks
J.R. Singleton, Fort Gibson – Ran for 167 yards on 27 carries and completed five of 16 passes for 120 yards as the Tigers fell to Cascia Hall 34-28 in overtime.
Deshay Bear, Checotah – Rushed for 113 yards and one touchdown on 17 carries as the Wildcats beat Idabel 42-6.
Roman Rodriguez, Wagoner – Finished with 72 yards on 10 carries and touchdown runs of 12 and two yards, the latter coming with 41 seconds in the fourth quarter left to lift the Bulldogs over Cleveland 28-21.
Lawrence Evitt, Wagoner – Had 19 carries for 202 yards and two touchdowns in the Bulldogs 28-21 last-minute win.
Eric Casey, Vian – Amassed 179 yards on six carries and four touchdowns while also returning a punt 63 yards for another touchdown as the Wolverines beat Wilburton 61-14.
Rylee Simon, Vian – Completed six of eight passes for 151 yards and a touchdown in the Wolverines' victory.
Casey Pryor, Eufaula – Rushed for 118 yards on 28 carries as the Ironheads fell to Roland 30-22 in overtime.
Gunner Ford, Eufaula – Completed eight of 14 passes for 119 yards and two scores in the Ironheads' loss.
Nick Kingfisher, Sequoyah – Had an 85-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and ran 14 yards for another as the Indians fell to Jay 48-14.
This week's schedule
All games 7:30 p.m. unless noted
Tahlequah at T. East Central
Putnam City at Muskogee, 7 p.m.
T. Webster at Wagoner
Stilwell at Fort Gibson
Hilldale at Sequoyah
Keys at Jay.
Checotah at Eufaula
Stigler at Valiant
Haskell at Wellston
Vian at Hartshorne
Kansas at Hulbert
Haileyville at Gore.
Afton at Warner
Liberty at Porter
Cave Springs at Porum
Midway at Grandfield
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The typical verbiage about autism, in addition to the oft-cited "1 in 88," is that four or five (or six, depending on whom you consult) times as many males as females have autism. Researchers, led by Harvard instructor Elise Robinson and publishing in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, report that they've found the key to this ratio: that some kind of 'protection' of being female 'mutes' genetic autism risk factors in girls. This effect of being female, we might infer from the current findings, is so powerful that it takes a tsunami of genetic risk to swamp the female factor and produce an autistic girl.
The researchers looked at large databases of fraternal twins to address their central hypothesis: If girls need to inherit more risk factors to be autistic than boys do, then autistic girls will be more likely to have an autistic sibling compared to autistic boys. Fraternal twins–one girl and one boy–provide a good data source because they have presumably shared similar environments from the womb onward and share 50% genetic similarity. With environment and genetics diminished as possible confounders, the remaining variable is the sex of each twin.
Their results supported their hypothesis: More siblings of girls with autism also had autism compared to siblings of males with autism.
A first implication of these results is that if a girl's got enough risk factors to be autistic, then the family itself must be chock-a-block with genetic risk factors for autism, raising the likelihood that a sibling will have it, as well. The second implication is that because autistic boys were less likely than autistic girls to have an autistic sibling, girls are more protected (or boys less so) because of their sex.
These authors examined twin pairs who scored in high percentiles for autistic traits, so these children showed intense symptoms of autism. And that leads me to my questions about the work, which is beautifully designed with a huge database.
My first question is, Are we certain that girls are less likely than boys to have autism? Evidence suggests that autistic females tend to manifest their autism differently from autistic males, yet most diagnostic criteria seem to be tailored to the male manifestations and most studies rely on these criteria. In fact, I know one diagnosed autistic woman who was excluded from a study of autistic adults because her family reported that she engaged in imaginary or pretend play as a child. But the thing is, autistic girls do engage in imaginary or pretend play more than autistic boys, so why would that be an exclusionary criterion?
The current study relied on a suite of autistic traits in a general population, including social interaction and repetitive behaviors, to identify the children in the top percentiles for showing these traits. This approach was intended to do away with the problem of underdiagnosed girls by using traits, rather than a diagnosis. But if the characteristics they use simply show up more in autistic boys than in autistic girls–and many do–how do we know girls weren't overlooked?
Which leads me to my second question: Are we asking the wrong question here? Is the issue that boys outpace girls when it comes to autism rates or that a girl or woman with autism can look a lot different from a boy or man with autism? There is a known diagnostic sex bias: Girls who meet diagnostic criteria for autism are less likely than boys to be diagnosed with it unless their symptoms are quite intense. The authors address the question of differences in how autism looks between girls and boys but focus on the idea that girls might have to show greater severity compared to boys for a diagnosis. But what if instead, they just show a different set of traits?
The girls' 'protection' might not come from protection against autism. Instead, it might come from being autistic in a different way from boys, a way that clinicians have yet to recognize, a way that leads researchers unknowingly to exclude autistic females from studies. It might not be that girls are better at "hiding" behaviors, as some suggest. Instead, their behaviors differ from those of autistic boys in ways that researchers are just beginning to understand.
If that's the case, then girls' real 'protection' isn't 'muting' because of their sex. It's that they go unseen, and that's a different kind of 'muting' from the one the authors hypothesize in this latest study.
Of course, the tricky thing about saying that autistic girls show different behaviors than autistic boys is that autism is diagnosed entirely on the basis of behavior. If you find a large group of girls who seem sort of autistic-like but don't quite show the "standard" behaviors associated with autism, you could make a good argument both that the existing criteria/screening tests don't have enough sensitivity, OR that those girls don't really have autism, but rather some other condition.
You are so missing some basic points . We rarely had autism until US passed a law that said you could never sue a vaccine maker in regular courts thus kids went from a few vaccines to more than 70 containing aluminum, thimerosal(Mercury) fetal cells (affecting DNA) formaldehyde, Peanut by products(Sudden peanut allergies Hmmm.) embalming fluid, rat, monkey,even now dog kidney cells. What do you think is going to happen to a baby's brain at 3 hours old? Girls have the estrogen component that protects them more from toxic chemicals and some other advantages in their structure. 1 in 6 children NOW are developmentally disabled and climbing from toxicity!. "Vaccine court already paid 2 BILLION 3 hundred million for some vaccine damages.
It is interesting that a type of accelerated brain growth is studied as almost exclusive to males with regressive autism. Females that are much rarer in this subgroup were not reported with this anomaly nor others in other autism subgroups studied.
While a study is currently in progress at this point in time with the same research group linked below, specific to those with autism spectrum disorders, the linked research suggests that language development delays in the general population are associated with high levels of prenatal testosterone among males but high levels of prenatal testosterone among females provides a protective effect for language development.
At least in these two studies it appears that females may have advantages associated with language development that males may not share at the same degree that females share.
These factors do not appear to be studied in the article referenced in the topic research, but they seem to be potential inherent factors beyond the ability to socially adapt to the social cultural environment specific to females as highlighted in the links in your analysis. The inherent factors linked above cannot yet be discounted, overall, as factors that may also provide advantages in social adaptation, that males do not overall share, to the same degree.
Anorexia seems strongly associated with females with autism spectrum disorders, specifically Asperger's syndrome, as noted in one of the links in your analysis. Androgyny has also recently been associated with high functioning autism. Non-verbal learning disorder symptoms are met in the majority of individuals diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. Hyperlexia, pragmatic language impairments, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and auditory processing disorder are associated as well. Some of these conditions alone parallel some or most of the observed behavioral impairments currently associated with ASD's.
Other associated genetic and health conditions are fragile X syndrome occurring more often in males, 22q11 deletion syndrome, Noonan's syndrome, regressive autism with abnormal brain growth specific to males as indicated in the linked study above, immune system problems, mitochondrial dysfunction, GI problems, and other conditions that may underlie some of the observed behavioral impairments defined as ASD, as contributing factors.
Per the Boston study the higher percentile ASD traits associated in males with female siblings on the spectrum, were more likely associated with language development delays, that at least the two studies linked above suggest females may be protected from to some degree potentially because of biological determinants.
The DSM5 criteria has now narrowed down what use to be potentially 2027 combinations of criterion elements to meet just the criteria for autistic disorder down to 11 combinations, for one Autistic Spectrum Disorder where the mandatory 3 elements in the social communication criterion are described broadly per impairments in developing and maintaining peer appropriate relationships, social-emotional reciprocity, and non-verbal impairments.
Sue Swedo, chair of the DSM5 working committee, in a video from the APA linked below, clarifies that RRBI's may be met by history alone, per DSM5 criteria, but the three mandatory criterion elements in social communication are life long severe impairments, limiting and impairing functioning in everyday life.
Swedo describes ASD as a disorder of social reciprocity. Interestingly it appears that the ICD11 beta revision to date is removing the requirements of RRBI's and renaming Asperger's disorder as social reciprocity disorder, and describes Autism as a disorder of "reciprocal socio-communicative interaction, together with restricted interests and repetitive behaviours".
There are a large number of contributing factors specific to identified learning disorders, genetic conditions, and health conditions including an eating disorder, that appear to underlie and/or are contributing factors associated with ASD's.
However, the criteria changes in both the DSM5 and ICD11, may no longer capture all of these contributing factors to what will be defined and observed as Autism Spectrum Disorder in the DSM5 and the named conditions in the ICD11.
The social-cultural adaptations that females are under more pressure to adapt to than males, are a key issue in why females may be missed in a diagnosis, however the androgyny and anorexia association may also contribute as factors to behavioral impairments associated with ASD, because of social-cultural pressures to adapt to gender roles that androgynous individuals may not be comfortable with.
In the case of males it may be to repress social-emotional reciprocity and in the case of females the pressure may be the opposite to increase social-emotional reciprocity, because of social-cultural expectations.
In either case RRBI's may or may not result as an adaptation to social abuse and/or isolation when perceived social adaptation requirements cannot be met. In this scenario the result to date could be increased diagnoses of ASD for males over females in puberty.
These type of social stresses are identified as one of the most difficult of social stresses that often leads to social abuse and social isolation. I think the association of androgyny is a factor in this issue that has barely surfaced in research, and just one of many contributing factors that may or may not lead to an actual diagnosis of ASD differing in prevalence among males and females specific to the prevalence of those contributing factors among males and females.
The DSMIV criteria for PDDNOS and Asperger's syndrome requirements for diagnosis were broad enough where an individual could still be diagnosed with social-cultural adaptations in social communication in two out of four of the optional social interaction criterion elements.
While it is possible for RRBI's to be met by history alone per DSM5 criteria, as identified by Sue Swedo, all three of the Social Communication mandatory criterion elements must be currently observed for a DSM5 diagnosis for ASD. The result of this, by technical standards, means that it is likely that even fewer females, who have developed social-communication adaptations, will be diagnosed on the spectrum in the future.
These social cultural adaptations for females and differences in presentation of ASD are being researched and studied almost entirely in countries outside of the US, per the identified research in your analysis, in the link for for the research by Gould from the Lorna Wing Research organization in the UK, Simon Baron Cohen in the UK, and clinical observation by Tony Atwood in Australia.
These issues are highlighted by the National Autistic Society in the UK, but seem to be greater dismissed and/or overlooked in the US. The final details of the approach by the ICD11, specific to the issue of social-cultural adaptation remain to be seen. But, there definitely are many more questions to be asked and pursued for answers, specific to why more males are diagnosed with ASD than females.
The most likely explanation is in the physiology and genetics of autism. We have good solid research that there is a substantial pathology that either is or contributes to Autism (that we interestingly define by behaviors).
For instance we know two things 1. autism and viruses have been inexplicably linked for decades and 2. that viruses have gender specific responses.
That's one instance where gender differences are most likely related to physiology / genetics there are of course other instances.
Is being female protective ? In the above example the answer would lead us down the positive path.
Once again exciting multidisciplinary science and medical research is leading to better understandings of many aspects of autism.
How we perceive and therefore understand neurodevelopmental and other 'psychiatric disorders' is undergoing a profound change … fortunately this is being embraced by the highest levels of US Government and you can see Tom Insel on this video expressing the 'new' view.
It's a pity some voices were not listened to over the last decade.
Thanks for sharing that link. I have only seen Tom Insel in one presentation with the IACC, and was impressed in relationship to what I had since from the CDC. Tom Insel is not the run of the mill government agency head paid by tax payers. I did not place the connection with his position as the head of the NIMH, until now.
His presentation was unusually similar to what I remember of Steve Jobs, without the eccentricity of dress, in the video linked. He was convincing that he is the man that has the next "big thing" people are looking for. I was almost expecting the announcement of a new "I-Pad" brain at the end of the video. But, instead was presented a picture of Bill Gates and a visionary quote.
The behavioral model of autism has not worked very well at all, and is likely at the source of much dissension in what is described as an autism community, because it has been a catch all for so many potential related learning disorders, disease, genetic disorders, and other related conditions that share the same observed behavioral impairments
There is at this point in time no clear neurological origin of what this so called "Neurodevelopmental Disorder" is described as from an observed Behavioral Impairment view.
Tom Insel seems to provide a confident stance of a soon to come actual neurological identification of disorder in autism, schizophrenia, OCD, Bi-Polar and other disorders of what he describes brain disorders of wiring, circuitry, and connection, instead of the current behavioral disorder model that evolved from the mental disorder model in the science of mental health.
This is really not too far off from what Henry Markram identified in his "Intense World theory of Autism" without all the flowered talk about locked in genius ready to escape. He too considered it a disorder of brain circuitry, but described it as a result of a type of potential "epigenetic assault" that could be altered with early intervention. Which he too, could not yet clearly describe the tools to accomplish this goal.
I was particularly impressed by Insel's bio in the Wiki link above, as a type of modern Renaissance man. It is not often that one sees someone at this level in government which such a varied background in so many areas of expertise.
It's unfortunate that we cannot find people like this to lead the country:). But wait, we already have at the highest level of government in the US, or at least something close to it.:).
And by the way, while I think it is likely that some of Insel's viewpoints clash with some of the viewpoints from the APA, I don't think that the folks in Europe like Lorna Wing, Uta Frith, Christopher Gillberg, or Simon Baron Cohen would disagree with Insel's approach at all, as they have always identified autism from a neuroscience point of view, but do not have the tools at their disposal that Tom Insel has as a director of a powerful US government agency. I think the IACC has a powerful, clear, and passionate mind at the helm.:).
Times changed dramatically for Tom Insel as he took a very close look at what the research was saying, particularly in what will be remembered as a watershed year – 2012.
The physiology, neurology and gentics of ASD children research evidence began to mesh togetherand three clearly important major areas of investigation have emerged.
The Immune System
Common Genetic Pathways
Inflammatory and other biomarkers
We are once again seeing the human body more correctly as a dynamic system that interacts and inter-relates from the beginnings of development.
The symptoms 9behaviors) of ASD are an endpoint .. we need to travel back further to instigate the beginnings of early intervention and medical management.
That endpoint is quality of life.
I think the recent research discussed in the article linked below more specifically illustrates what Insel was discussing in the video associated with Schizophrenia.
The article describes Maternal Prenatal exposure to infection potentially resulting in an epigenetic effect in adolescence from environmental stress factors, such as chronic stress from bullying, leading to a genetic expression that results in changes in the brain that ultimately lead to the behaviors associated with schizophrenia in young adulthood.
Two potential factors of prevention are identified in protection from exposure to maternal infection as well as protection from chronic stress among individuals that might be identified at greater risk.
I find this extremely interesting as what is currently seen as neurodevelopmental disorders can potentially, in some cases, be the result of an epigenetic influence that may be tempered through preventative measures.
Non verbal learning disorder symptoms are associated in the majority of cases of what is currently identified as Aspergers syndrome in the US. Right hemisphere brain lesions are a factor in identifying Non-verbal learning disorder, so organic brain damage may be a factor at play in what eventually leads to a diagnosis of Aspergers syndrome, currently, in some people.
I don't think at this point anyone understands the source of those right hemisphere brain lesions, but this is certainly an avenue of research associated with Mr. Insel's visionary statement of what will come next in research that could make a real difference in the future lives of many children and adults.
I personally think the answer for many cases of ASD lie within the parameters of epigenetics. But, I also believe there is the potential of a greater understanding of positive epigenetic influence as well as negative epigenetic influence, particularly in the general area of healthy minds and bodies that may result from social-cultural environmental factors in what may be identified as a beneficial lifestyle, that many children, currently, likely do not share. But instituting the change, once more fully understood, may be difficult on a large scale in modern culture.
If any of these positive focuses of research is left out, and others which are far beyond my limited knowledge, people in the future are also more likely to be left out in expanding their horizons.
Mr. Insel's statements are encouraging to future generations of individuals that might otherwise struggle with neuro psychiatric disorders. I'm not sure it will move much farther than prevention of difficult symptoms of these disorders, but those people in the future, do count in unlimited numbers.
In the state of Western Australia, a couple has been granted a sex test for their IVF child before inplantation to lessen autism chances…
you might have heard about it. I was wondering if there have been similar decisions taken worldwide ? the ethic implications of this are.. massive IMO.


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This time last year we voiced our fears of an impending funding crisis for the HIV response. With many donor governments introducing austerity measures, funding commitments were revoked and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria was forced to cancel its Round 11 funding.
These decisions could have had a huge impact on Alliance programmes and undermined the progress being made in the HIV response. In response we published a hard-hitting report, Don't Stop Now! How underfunding the Global Fund impacts on the HIV response, clearly highlighting the effects these cuts would have on individuals and communities. It included impact studies from Bangladesh, Bolivia, South Sudan, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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In May the Global Fund announced it was back in the business of funding new programmes and that it would 'freeze' its 55% rule. The pressure to continue financing HIV, from us and others in the development sector, has prevented the significant decline that many predicted, but some pledges still needed to be honoured at that time.
We continued the fight at AIDS 2012, the 19th International AIDS Conference. Representatives from Linking Organisations and the secretariat were speakers in key events and 'Don't Stop Now' took to the street joining a 2,000 strong public march during the conference.
In December 2012, to coincide with World AIDS Day, we launched a report Calling for a UK Blueprint to achieve an HIV-free generation. Simply maintaining its HIV spending at around 7.1% of its official development assistance (ODA) and honouring the commitment to spend 0.7% of gross domestic product for ODA , would make this possible.
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They fought on opposite sides of World War II, but a German Secret Service officer and a U.S. Seaman stood next to each other recently in a Santa Margarita Catholic classroom.
The octogenarians told tales and answered questions about the war to end all wars in Scott McIntosh's World War II class. McIntosh, who has been teaching for 11 years and at Santa Margarita for 10, called it one of the top three classes he has ever had. "It was pretty intense," he said.
So intense that even after the bell rang for lunch, students remained glued to their seats for another 10 minutes.
At the center of attention were Dr. Werner Langer, 85, a lieutenant in the Waffen SS, and Ernesto "Ernie" Schimmer, 85, a Seaman First Class in the American Navy. They made two halves to a unique whole in a remarkable day in the classroom.
Schimmer was a Southern California kid. He graduated from Santa Monica High in 1943 and joined the U.S. Navy. He traveled throughout the Pacific and served as a powderman on the big gun of the U.S.S. Kalinin Bay. The escort carrier was the adjacent ship, in Tokyo Bay, to the U.S.S. Missouri on which Douglas MacArthur was among those who formally accepted the Japanese surrender on Sept. 2, 1945.
Langer was 15 when he met German dictator Adolf Hitler, and he was in boot camp three years later. He was in special forces that laid low during the day and killed Russians at night. He was eventually captured and taken as a prisoner of war.
Langer emphasized that he was not a member of the Nazi party. "He got a little fired up about not being a Nazi now or then, but you're pretty much thrust into what you're going to do," McIntosh said.
Langer was the real attraction. He converted to Christianity in 1957. A member of Hitler youth, McIntosh said "he spoke highly of Germany but he did not speak highly of Hitler."
Students said the two men "brought to life" a part of history they had been studying in the elective course. In the first semester McIntosh teaches about the Civil War, the second semester is devoted to WWII. For four years he has had veterans speak to the class, but it's the first time he had someone who fought for the other side.
"I would say it's definitely one of the top three classes of my career in the sense that you see the history come alive," McIntosh said. "The very first time I had two World War II vets come in was pretty special. It was the first time I had ever heard them speak. But this is definitely up there."
Though he may have been fighting on behalf of Germany almost seven decades ago, Langer had some good advice for those rapt audience members.
"Be proud Americans," he said, "and stand up for your people."


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anyone apart from me heard mentality in culture that if some one does not fit culture, maybe for highly moral reasons, that some people who are supposedly nice and upmarket incrowd, can get so high minded they feel they can pressure police to just lift them into prison? Like picking up a nun objecting to a whore racket, just to get rid and culturally dissociate? I think it has been in air a lot around Barnsley, particularly for the last few years.
People are not taught by good leaders to avoid ruthlessness and learn that being left out of big paid accepted culture may be due to discrimination or illegal practices by business leaders. That is hardly mature. Yet society asks for no better level of adulthood. Adult discipline is a difficult matter. You wonder who they have got on the inside and made society's 'forgotten ones' by means of such ruthlessness? Anyone prepared to cry out and get such talk stopped?
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