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State Fair
It's one of my guilty pleasures. I consider myself a stealth fair-goer. It's all about finding those quiet spaces in the midst of all the hubbub to watch and consider and be reminded of a great number of things. My … Continue reading
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Welcome to the Alwyn Infant and Nursery School web site.
Alwyn School was established in 1907 and in 1993 moved from Alwyn Road to its current location in Mulberry walk, a short distance from the original site.
The school, which is the largest infant school in Maidenhead, caters for children from age 4 to 7 which includes the Foundation Stage and Key Stage One.
If you are new to us, you will find our prospectus and school information sections useful. If you are a parent or carer, you will find the parent & carer information section contains a wealth of information.
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Innovative Financing Mechanisms
Workshop "The Nagoya Protocol and Acess and Benefit-Sharing : example for the implementation of NBSAPs", Algiers, April 28-30, 2013
In partnership with the Algerian Ministry for Agriculture and Rural Development/General Directorate of Forestry, the Secretariat of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the ABS capacity development initiative for Africa, GIZ organised a regional workshop on Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS), 3rd objective of the CBD and defined under the Nagoya Protocol. In this framework, representatives from Algeria, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia discussed common challenges and opportunities for the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol. The decision to design a regional ABS project for Maghreb countries (+Lebanon) has been a key output of the workshop. Workshop agenda.
Workshop report.
Presentations April 28
A.Boumezbeur - Programme presentation
S.Al-Janabi - Initiative pour le renforcement des capacités de l'APA en Afrique
S.Al-Janabi - Lignes directrices pour la mise en oeuvre du Protocole de Nagoya
Film "APA - expliqué simplement"
Video "ABS - simply explained"
Film "Peuples, Plantes et Profits"
Video "People, Plants and Profit"
Maroc - Situation actuelle du processus APA
Liban - Situation actuelle du processus APA
Tunisie - Situation actuelle du processus APA
Tunisie - Le secteur forestier et les ressources génétiques en Tunisie
Algérie - Situation actuelle du processus APA
O.Rukundo - Le Protocole de Nagoya
Presentations April 29
Analyse comparée du processus APA - Algérie, Liban, Maroc, Tunisie
S. Al-Janabi - Les huit champs d'action de la mise en oeuvre de l'APA
Exemples de mesures pour créer ou renforcer les capacités nécessaires à la mise en oeuvre du Protocole de Nagoya
Workshop "Sustainable financing mechanisms for the forest sector in the MENA region", Rabat, April 3-5, 2013
In partnership with the Moroccan HCEFLCD, FAO, the Global Mechanism of the UNCCD and Silva Mediterranea, GIZ organized a workshop to discuss the necessary financing solutions to ensure the continuous provision of forests goods and services in the MENA region. Participants from Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey exchanged information on their current financing schemes and analyzed with experts in forest financing the possibility to adapt innovative financing mechanisms to their national contexts. Workshop agenda.
Presentations April 3
L.Liagre - Workshop agenda
R.Matta - Why sustainable forest financing matters to MENA ?
S.Rakotondramanga - Public Sector Forest Institutions in the Near East Region : Gaps and Challenges
Algeria - Current forest financing schemes
Morocco - Current forest financing schemes
Tunisia - Current forest financing schemes
Turkey - Current forest financing schemes
C.Besacier - Strategic Framework on Mediterranean Forests
Presentations April 4
B.Fariat - Partenariat pour les Forêts Marocaines (fact-sheet)
E.Yazici - Domestic financing for forestry in Turkey
C.Held - National Forest Funds : towards the identification of KSF for establishment and operation
D.Baba - Fonds Forestier National du Maroc
E.Yazici - Forestry finance under GEF-5
I.Chaalala - Innovative approaches to increase investment in Sustainable Land Management
A.Birouk - L'APA : Aperçu du contexte au Maroc et source de financement additionnelle
D.Mollicone - REDD+ opportunities for MENA countries
C.Besacier - AFD/FFEM project - testing REDD+ on pilote sites in MENA countries
L.Liagre - Cost-benefit analysis of REDD+ for Morocco
Presentation April 5
I.Chaalala - Lessons learned from Regional Financing Platforms
Public-private partnership for Moroccan forests
The private sector in MENA countries can play a significant role in supporting the efforts of the forest sector in maintaining and developing natural ecosystems. In this sense, a platform for allowing private companies to support forest-related projects in Morocco is currently under design. The mechanism should enable the companies:
- To communicate on their positive environmental contribution;
- To comply with their Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility CSER's strategy.
The first step in this process has been the benchmark of similar mechanisms (report).
REDD+ Analysis in Morocco
As the REDD+ approach plays an important role both for mitigation of climate change and adaptation to climate change, the GIZ regional project Silva Mediterranea-CPMF has supported a study on the "Cost-benefit analysis of the REDD+ mechanism in Morocco" (download full report and summary for decision-makers). The initiative for carrying this study was the result of a workshop on REDD+ in Rabat on June 7, 2012 (report).
Presentations June 7, 2012
O. Bouyer: "L'effet de serre"
O. Bouyer: "Le REDD+"
O. Bouyer: "Une feuille de route REDD+"
O. Bouyer: "Financement REDD+"
Concept note: "Cost-benefit analysis of the REDD+ mechanism for Morocco"
Presentation: M. Le Crom "Cost-benefit analysis of the REDD+ mechanism for Morocco"
Tunis Workshop, June 2011
National workshop on financing opportunities for the forest sector in Tunisia (report).
Presentation Y. Saadani: "Current situation and opportunities for the financing of the forest sector in Tunisia";
Presentation A. Mokhtar: "Ideas on the compensation of forest ecosystems services in Tunisia"


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Don't Box Me In lyrics
Lyrics → Artists: S → Stan Ridgway lyrics → Don't Box Me In lyricsStan Ridgway — Don't Box Me In lyrics
Stan Ridgway Don't Box Me In lyrics was added to the site 22 Jan, 2007 and since that time has 3 hits and voted 0 times. Other popular Stan Ridgway lyrics are: Pick It Up (And Put It In Your Pocket), Mexican Radio and Sweet Pig Alley.
You walk, I'll run
And follow right behind you
You call, I'll come
And I won't remember where I come from
Over there, at the end of the bar
This fish keeps swimmin' in a jar
I feel a tug on the line
Which end will I be on this time?
Don't box me in
Don't box me in
Don't box me in
Don't box me in
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One day I'll show them
Just what I'm made of
There'll be a time
When I won't remember what I was afraid of
And I'll be swimmin' in the sea
No banging on this glass for me
My eyes turned red when my life turned blue
So I'm leaving everything, that's true
And I'll jump into
A brand new skin
And then you won't be able to box me in
Don't box me in
Don't box me in
Let go
There's a few places 'round
That I've never been
There's an ocean out there
That I gotta swim
There's a river that flows
Right past my door
I wonder
I wonder...
And if sometimes I can't seem to talk
You'll know this blackboard lacks a piece of chalk.
Don't box me in
I told you not toЁcЁcdon't box me in
Don't box me in
Don't box me in
Let go
Don't Box Me In lyrics ©
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- Publisher: Rockstar Games
- Release Date: Sep 29, 2009
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For our money, it's the best portable eight-track available and one of the best reasons to put your PSP in your bag before the commute to work.
Beaterator is not the perfect music-crafting software, but for the price, it's damn good.
Beaterator proves to be a great piece of software, capable of meeting the expectations of any wannabe composer. Its limits are in fact strengths dictated by the developers' purpose: to offer an accessible music creator that might unlock the doors for those that, one day, could find themselves composing music.
A superbly produced and well executed app for your PSP allowing you to create your very own tunes.
Beaterator isn't really a game, it's more a simulation of an audio studio. A lot of samples and intuitive options to make your own great tracks, which you can save on the memory stick and listen every time you want.
This is what I like about the gaming industry: there's always a surprise waiting for you around the corner. Although the offering has obvious technical limitations and does come with a solid learning curve, Beaterator is very interesting and packs enough punch to please and intrigue any kind of gamer. Beaterator is worth checking out!
All in all, Beaterator is an interesting and unique piece of software for the PSP handheld.
Beaterator represents a challenging diversification for Rockstar, who perhaps know more about beating people up. Having said that, this pint-sized music creation title sure packs a punch.
Beaterator is your number one when it comes to creating music to your heart's content. Whether it's messing around with samples that this title came with or producing your very unique song – this "game" is for you, lots of free time on your hands recommended.
Beaterator hits hard on the PSP, becoming a new milestone in electronic music creation and editing.
I wouldn't say you're ready to start your own label with a PSP and a pocket full of dreams or anything, but certainly your start in the world of commercial hip-hop and electronic music making has never had a more accessible leg up, or been so much fun.
Easy to use, fast and very accessible. Nowadays, Beaterator is the best console solution to create high-quality musical pieces in a games console.
In conclusion, Beaterator is a rather sturdy music application for the PSP which allows users to create music on the go.
The opportunity to record your own live music over the top of your sequenced compositions, to export Midi files with your loops and to save out songs as .wavs are features that go beyond where console-based music packages have ventured before.
It's a foundational package, far from threatening the professional music development studios, but it's a gateway piece of software, bound to inspire aspiring musicians to pursue the real deal.
Beaterator is one of the most interesting PSP titles in the last few months.
If you're not a music person, you could have fun with Live Play mode for a little while, and if you're an audiophile, you may find yourself frustrated with the game's limitations – but if you're looking to compose some decent tunes for giggles, Beaterator is your game.
Beaterator works simply because it provides a decent set of audio tools, and clear instructions on how to use them. At first you may feel a little overwhelmed by all the menus and libraries, but ultimately its sheer user-friendliness, the common controls, and omnipresent video tutorials win out the day.
An amazingly well featured music making package for your PSP. It takes time and effort to yield Beaterator's fruits, but for those looking to take their first steps into music production it's a fantastic place to start.
Beaterator brings an excellent music application to the PSP which makes it possible to create some slamming tunes. It has an accessible and entertaining Live Play mode for newcomers, but if you want to create a track from the ground up, an extensive knowledge of production software or perseverance is required. Although Beaterator can't compete with professional software on PC or MAC, the low price and ability to create a mix everywhere you go makes this something worth buying. Even for seasoned professionals.
It is more of a tool for the creative ones than a traditional game. It is a simple, cheap and a rather powerful alternative to the more expensive and complicated software alternatives for the hobby musician.
Excellent stuff. For newbies this is a decent introduction to electronic music construction, and a brilliant little portable test bed for the experienced producer. It even exports MIDI.
You CAN make complete songs with Beaterator, it's just not as easy as it should be. It is a portable music studio for your PSP with many of the same features you find in expensive PC software for a mere $40, so that's saying a lot. But a portable music studio simply has to be easy to use, and Beaterator isn't there, yet.
If you're a fan of hip-hop or electronic music and interested in creating your own tracks, then Beaterator is definitely worth a look.
Beaterator is a surprisingly powerful music creation tool for mixmasters on the move.
Powerful and accessible music maker that's NOT a game.
There are lots of layers involved with Beaterator and peeling those layers back and discovering a new sound or enjoying others' creations is what makes this a success at the end of the day.
Slickly presented and impeccably well put together, Beaterator is an incredibly accomplished piece of music-making software that will keep you occupied for as long as you're invested in creating your own tracks.
Beaterator isn't a game. It's an application, which allows you to create your own club tracks. The basics are simple to learn, but the in-depth song crafting requires skills and devotion. The complexity of this small application is overwhelming. In theory, you can make your own music with it. [Nov 2010]
Enjoyable freeplay mode. [Dec 2009, p.86]
The tools are there to turn you into the next Timbaland if you've got the talent and dedication. [Dec 2009, p.103]
A luck of a game for any music-lover that's willing to find any studio mixer made exclusively for the handheld. Beaterator offers lots of content with the north american producer Timbaland, and hell if he doesn't really suit this role. A must-have if you're interested in this field.
You can make a great beat with a bunch of simple functions through the Live Play-mode, but you can also make great tracks in de Studio mode. The program offers a variety of possibilities to go very deep in the game, but seeks out the competition with the computer-software at that point. And if I have to choose between a PSP game or a computer program I choose to make my tracks on a computer for that use.
Beaterator is not a game but a real sound sequencer which allows us to create music using the hundreds of loops available or creating new ones with complete freedom. A must for all the music composers out there.
The first thing you ought to know about Beaterator is that it's not a game. The second thing is that it is not so easy to use. The third thing is that it's an excellent alternative to most sequencing programs, and an excellent portable tool for making your own music on the go and share it with the world.
We found ourselves fighting Beaterator's interface more than we'd have liked, but hey, at least we were able to make some decent-sounding tunes to play on our PSPs and iPods. [Holiday 2009, p.79]
Much as it may well be technically possible to perform a heart-lung transplant with your DVD remote, or teach your dog to fill out your tax return, one can't help but realise that there's a much easier way to go about these things. By cramming this massive suite of fully-featured audio tools into the PSP, Rockstar have unfortunately led us ultimately into an endless web of frustration, with context-sensitive assignable sub-menus within sub-menus within sub-menus; with painful load and seek-times; with scrolling around the bloody screen again and again for the bloody knob-or-button that's right bloody there.
While it's certainly a departure from Rockstar's normal games, those with an appetite for something out of left-field that has a great depth to what is capable with some time and care will be very happy with Beaterator.
Beaterator is not perfect, it's got a ways to go but the potential that it displays is incredible. It won't be long until you can have a professional recording studio and tone generator in the palm of your hand. For the time being, Beaterator is the closest you're going to get, and it's pretty damn close.
A surprisingly powerful music-creation tool. [Issue#186, p.81]
Beaterator is a good music programme for the PSP. It offers a decent platform for those starting and the experienced producer will have plenty to do. Those experienced people will move onto the pc for the more advanced software, but Beaterator is the perfect thing for the road.
We're looking forward to the kind of stuff people are going to come up with here, and as the software is designed with different entry points there should be no limit to the type of content that comes out of this game. [Christmas 2009, p.79]
Learning how to navigate and apply the many different options and variables will take some time and practice, and while I'm not saying that putting in the effort isn't worth it in the end, I am saying that today's market seems less likely to embrace a title that has a learning curve as steep as Brett Michael's declining rock-credibility.
Beaterator could've been a little more consumer-friendly, with a better hands-on tutorial and some minor sequences. Not everyone will get it, but would-be music maestros and DJs should definitely give it a look.
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Santa Cruz County Fair: Come visit us at the Water Conservation Booth, in the Harvest Buidling and where you can get information about new rebates and water-smart gardening, as well as free hose nozzles and soil moisture meters (while supplies last). Learn how to better preserve our valuable water resources!
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When you're weary
Feeling small
When tears are in your eyes
I will dry them all
I'm on your side
When times get rough
And friends just can't be found
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
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Strategies to help you get a good night's sleep
There are a hundred different ways we try to fall asleep – including counting to 100 – but those restless nights are serious and if ignored can have take a major physical and emotional toll on a person's well-being.
"We live in a society that emphasizes efficiency, and in order to be efficient, we have to sacrifice something, which often ends up being sleep," says Dr. Jacqueline Sze, Psychiatrist at The Scarborough Hospital. "However, we must put greater emphasis on the importance of sleep for our physical and mental health."
She adds that generally people with existing mental health issues such as depression or anxiety are more likely to suffer from sleep disorders, but everyone experiences stressful periods, which can affect the quality of our sleep. Whether you have a problem with falling asleep, staying asleep or interrupted sleep, the lack of rest can be detrimental to our overall health.
Short-term effects include irritability, difficulty paying attention, headaches, pain and nausea, while long-term, it can increase the risk of developing a mental health issue and even lead to mortality.
Some strategies suggested by Dr. Sze to improve sleep include:
• Rule out any medical problems such as sleep apnea, Restless Leg Syndrome, bladder issues and other physical conditions that can cause sleep deprivation.
• Rule out environmental issues that could be affecting the quality of your sleep such as noise or too much light. Make sure your bedroom is quiet and comfortable, and use your bed for sleep and sex only.
• Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on the weekends. It's understandable that life will interfere at times with your sleeping patterns, but trying to maintain a schedule will help your overall quality of sleep.
• If you can't fall asleep, get up and read a relaxing book, knit or clean – something that doesn't activate your brain. Watching television and spending time on the computer are not helpful sleep hygiene techniques.
• Develop a bedtime ritual. Humans are creatures of habit, so taking a hot bath or drinking an herbal tea every night before bed can train your body and brain to prepare for sleep.
• Stay away from caffeine, alcohol or nicotine about four hours before bedtime. You may find these can help you fall asleep, but they actually affect the quality of sleep, so chances are you won't feel rested the next day.
• Do not overuse medication to help you sleep. Medication can become ineffective after two to four weeks of consistent use and can stop working. It's better to develop good sleeping habits that will train your body to sleep well naturally for the long-term. Medications can also make you feel drowsy and tired the next day.
• It may be necessary to make changes to your lifestyle as certain activities such as staying up all night and sleeping during the day (unless you are a shift-worker) can lead to erratic sleep patterns.
• Keep a sleep diary and chart when you go to bed, when you wake up in the morning, the number of times you wake up during the night, any naps and other patterns you experience. This can be valuable information if and when you enlist the support of a medical professional.
It's important to remember there are no set hours for getting a good night's sleep. Everyone is different, and some people may need more or less sleep than others to feel rested.
Dr. Sze adds that a consistent battle with getting a good night's sleep may be an early sign of a mental health issue such as depression. Also, people who suffer from previous sleep disorders are more likely to experience them in the future. So it's a good idea to develop good sleep hygiene and discuss any concerns with your doctor.
Immunization; it's not just for kids.
When you think of immunization, it's usually in relation to children. But immunization is just as important for adults, and it's the most effective way to protect you and your family against a number of very serious infections.
"Adults often think about travel-related immunization for exotic illnesses and what vaccines they should get before they leave," says Teresa McCormack, Registered Nurse in the Occupational Health and Safety Department at TSH. "While these are extremely important, it's also important for adults to ensure they have all of their routine immunizations up to date, including boosters. There are also specific vaccines available for people over 60 such as pneumococcal and shingles."
If you're travelling, there are certain vaccines you should get depending on the country you are visiting. You can talk to your healthcare provider, local public health office, or you can visit http://www.travelhealth.gc.ca/ for more information about specific vaccines.
Some adults may not have received common vaccines due to changes in the immunization schedule when they were children, or if they have moved to Canada from another country.
"Measles, mumps, rubella and chicken pox are given to children," says Teresa. "But if you didn't receive the vaccine as a child, you should ask for it. Although these diseases are rare in Canada, you could still be susceptible to them if you travel to countries where they are more common."
Here is a list of some other vaccines you should have up to date:
Tetanus – everyone; every 10 years
Diphtheria – everyone; every 10 years
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) – everyone; once in adulthood
Influenza (Flu shot) – everyone; every year
Pneumonia (Pneumococcal) – people age 19 to 64 with specific medical conditions and everyone over age 65; once in your lifetime
Hepatitis B – People with medical, occupational or lifestyle risks and anyone who wants protection; a series of vaccines over a period of time
Hepatitis A – People with medical, occupational or lifestyle risks and anyone who wants protection; a series of vaccines over a period of time
Meningococcal – people with specific medical conditions and people living in residential accommodation including students and military personnel; there are a number of different vaccines – talk to your healthcare provider about which one is right for you
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) – females and males nine to 26 years old; three doses within six months
Shingles (Herpes zoster) – age 60 and over; once in your lifetime
The dangers in our favourite comfort foods
Homemade chicken soup, macaroni and cheese, curry and rice, bread pudding. These are comfort foods; they give us a sense of well being when sick, distressed, far from home or lonely. Each person has their own favourite comfort food, often something from childhood that is soothing and creates a sense of well being.
Although these foods bring us comfort, they are often high in sugar, fat and carbohydrates which can cause weight gain, raise blood pressure, and affect the heart and liver.
"There is actually science behind why we feel good when we eat these foods," says Wendy Levin, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator at The Scarborough Hospital. "Starchy foods raise our serotonin levels, which makes us feel good. And warm foods release endorphins which can cause us to feel less pain and fewer negative effects of stress."
But the calorie and fat count in some of these favourites can be high. For example:
- Homemade macaroni and cheese – 466 calories, 23g fat, 45g carbs
- Homemade chocolate chip cookies –330 calories, 16g fat, 46g carbs
- Beef Patty – 300 calories, 14g fat, 34g carb
- Sticky Rice Wrapped in Lotus Leaf (100 g) – 220 calories, 7g fat, 31g carbs
- Small fries – 250 calories, 13g fat, 30g carb
- Mixed Nuts (½ cup) – 400 calories, 35g fat, 15g carb
"You don't have to stop eating your favourite comfort food altogether," says Wendy. "But you can adjust the recipes to make them healthier, eat smaller portions, and enjoy them less often. Moderation is the key."
Recipes can always be adjusted by reducing the fat, adding less salt, less sugar or using sweeteners in place of sugar.
Keeping your New Year's fitness goals
The New Year is an opportunity for fresh starts and setting new goals. Improving fitness levels continues to be one of the most popular resolutions, yet it's also one of the most difficult for a majority of individuals to maintain.
"Research indicates that more than two-thirds of people who set fitness goals at the beginning of the year give up within two months," says Lori Irvine, Organization and Employee Development Coordinator at The Scarborough Hospital. "However, by following some key steps, you can dramatically improve your odds of sticking to your goals."
Lori offers the following tips when setting a New Year's fitness plan:
- Set realistic fitness goals – Ensure you speak with your physician before beginning any fitness regimen and make an appointment with a personal trainer who can help you break your overall goals into smaller, reachable targets.
- Write down your fitness goals – Simply writing down your short-term and long-term goals and the steps involved in meeting them can increase your motivation and reduce the chance of giving up.
- Tell your family and friends – Verbalizing your fitness plan and letting others know about it can help you feel more accountable to your goals.
- Prioritize and schedule regular exercise – You'll be more likely to stick to your fitness routine if it's scheduled into your calendar like any other commitment.
- Choose a gym or fitness routine that is close to your home or accessible during your commute to and from work – A convenient location means you'll be less likely to skip your fitness routine due to factors such as bad weather, traffic, etc.
- Don't try to be perfect! – Whether it's missing a couple of workouts or giving in to a treat, don't beat yourself up over the occasional slip.
- Reward yourself – Whenever you achieve or complete a part of your fitness plan, reward yourself! Buy something you've wanted for a while, go for a spa treatment, etc. Do whatever makes you feel good about all your hard work – you deserve it!
Eight reasons to have an annual check-up
Having an annual exam is a ritual for many, but others feel a trip to the doctor's office is only necessary when something is wrong. But an annual check-up may help you stay healthy, longer.
Why go to the doctor when you feel healthy?
"An annual check-up can provide your physician with valuable information should you become ill," says Dr. Irene Polidoulis, a family medicine physician with The Scarborough Hospital. "It can also help diagnose disease early and allow your physician to provide advice on disease prevention. Everyone, regardless of age, should have an annual check-up."
Dr. Polidoulis explains why an annual check-up is valuable:
- Regular check-ups allow your physician to build a health history and gather baseline health information that is invaluable should you become ill.
- Diagnostic tests, like blood tests, and routine screenings can diagnose disease before you show symptoms. Early detection of disease can result in better health outcomes.
- Studying your family's medical history and discussing lifestyle helps your doctor determine your risk factors and allows him to make recommendations about disease prevention.
- An annual visit with your physician helps build a more comfortable doctor-patient relationship. When you feel comfortable with your physician, you are more likely to share pertinent health information.
- An annual check-up isn't just about your physical well-being; it is also about your mental health. This appointment is a good opportunity to receive counselling or advice about issues like depression, stress or anxiety.
- Are you struggling with your weight or want to quit smoking? Advice about these kinds of issues can be provided during your check-up.
- If you've been healthy all year and haven't seen your doctor, the annual trip is a good time to ensure vaccinations are up to date.
- Peace of mind. Any health worries you have may be alleviated with an annual check-up.
Eight reasons to be tested for prostate cancer
There's been a lot of buzz about "Movember" a light-hearted campaign involving men growing moustaches during the month of November to bring awareness about a serious disease – prostate cancer.
As the most common cancer affecting men, prostate cancer will be diagnosed in 24,600 men in Canada this year and 4,300 men will die from the disease.
"Typically, in the early stages, prostate cancer has no signs or symptoms," says Dr. Edward Woods, a urologist at The Scarborough Hospital. "That's why it is important for men to be tested regularly, before symptoms occur. Prostate cancer is very treatable if detected and treated early."
Here are eight reasons why men 40 years and older should be tested for prostate cancer:
- Early diagnosis is imperative.
- One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime.
- The disease is more commonly being diagnosed in men in their 40s.
- When found early, 90 per cent of prostate cancer cases are curable.
- Prostate cancer often has no signs or symptoms in the early stages; proactive testing can detect the disease early.
- Due to an aging population, the incidence of prostate cancer is on the rise.
- If you have a family history of prostate cancer you are at higher risk.
- Testing for prostate cancer could save your life.
Six tips for testicular self-exams
Toronto Public Health recently launched the "Check Your Package" ad campaign aimed at creating awareness about testicular cancer and the importance of monthly self exams. Ads for the campaign, which include a photo of a man's midsection, were denied by Facebook and deemed distasteful and threatening.
"Testicular cancer is the most common type of cancer among men 15 to 35," says Dr. Henry Krieger, a medical oncologist with The Scarborough Hospital for 35 years. "In most cases, the cancer is curable if detected early. It is important to bring awareness to the significance of self exams."
When conducting a self exam, check for swelling or enlargement of a testicle; a hard lump on the front or sides of your testicles; an increase in firmness; and pain, discomfort or a heavy feeling in the scrotum or lower abdomen. If you have any of these symptoms you should consult a doctor.
Here are the steps to conducting a monthly self exam:
- Look at your testicles in the mirror and get familiar with their size, shape and feel.
- After a bath or shower, hold the scrotal skin in the palms of your hands.
- Check one testicle at a time.
- Using both hands, gently roll each testicle between your fingers.
- Gently roll your thumb over the top of the testicle. You should be able to feel the epididymis, the tube that carries sperm. This is a normal lump at the back of each testicle.
- Repeat monthly.


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The Toffees are now 10 games unbeaten in the Premier League and only sit two points off the top of the table, with home games against bottom-club Sunderland and ninth-placed Southampton to come before the end of 2013.
Sunday's win at the Liberty Stadium marked Martinez's first against the club he both played for and managed in the 2000s.
"Huge credit to the team, it's such a pleasing win because it was a difficult game," the Everton manager said.
"We showed the desire and discipline to win the game and this is a very satisfying day."
On Barkley, who he has previously compared to Paul Gascoigne, Martinez added: "The goal from Ross gave us something to be proud of and something I want to savour.
"We have a few youngsters. Ross, John Stones, James McCarthy, Romelu Lukaku, Seamus Coleman... We have a real nice blend and what pleases me is that in the group, everyone is prepared to work hard for the team.
"Ross is growing game by game and is a diamond of English football. The free-kick was an example of what he can do."
Later, Martinez added: "He's an incredible listener and young man with a lot of potential. He always comes up with something different in a game to show he can develop.
"I'm proud of seeing him grow. You could see he was fighting with Romelu because Romelu really practices his free-kicks.
"But Ross is a player who gets fed by feelings. He's a natural talent who can play in any position.
"We didn't know he could take free-kicks, but it's good to know from now on."
Martinez felt the win at one of his former clubs was as satisfying as any win during a season which has also included successes against Chelsea and Manchester United.
"We had three difficult away games. At Old Trafford, the Emirates and the Liberty and this was the biggest test," he said.
"It's easy to keep your concentration levels when you go to the other two, but unless you are 100 per cent when you haven't got the ball, this Swansea side will punish you.
"I couldn't be happier. We weren't at our best, but we kept Swansea quiet. We conceded a soft goal by our standards, but we had the desire and our determination to want to win the game was pleasing.
"It's the best satisfaction of the season."
Martinez was also confident the problem which saw Steven Pienaar limp off late in the game will not keep the South African out of the Boxing Day meeting with Sunderland.
Absolutely delighted for Ross. He has come back from a bad injury a few seasons back to become possibly the next big thing in English football since Rooney. I seriously doubt he would be making the headlines if Moyes was still in charge. Martinez willingness and ability to bring forth youth is just a joy to behold.- boggo


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Two quartets and one orchestra musician represented Vermillion High School at All State Chorus and Orchestra held in Aberdeen Oct. 30. Both the choir and orchestra members were selected by audition. The chorus numbered 917 singers and represented 146 high schools. This year's orchestra had 158 musicians from 29 schools. The students from Vermillion were – choir members (from left) Hannah Ford, Bennett Lamplot, Ellen Brown, Doug Kronaizl, Emily VanDenHul, Daniel Bellis, Jade Fostvedt, and Austin Krier, and first violin orchestra member – Jenny Sun. Directors for the students in choir is Trisha Fisher and for orchestra is John Alpers.
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The harbormaster now has the capability to charge the fees to credit cards via a mobile credit card reader.
Payments are also accepted over the phone.
"We haven't got a formal date yet," said Mr. Dollins, referencing the cut-off date for cash payments. "But we'll be sure that what we put into the rules will enhance the visitation of yachtsmen."
Bristol Harbormaster: Bring plastic, not cash for payment
- Published: 4 months ago on November 12, 2013
- By: Christine O'Connor
- Last Modified: November 12, 2013 @ 5:00 pm
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Francis Zuspan, also known as "Frank Zuspan," 61, of Mason County, admitted about December 2010, he took a 2,400-gallon sewage-hauling truck to property in Mason County and illegally dumped sewage onto the property. Zuspan further admitted the sewage was dumped into a lake and stream watershed in Mason County that connected to the Ohio River. The defendant also admitted he discharged untreated sewage onto the Mason County property on multiple occasions between November 2010 and February 2011.
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Tigers vs. Athletics: Team Grades from ALDS Game 3
By Benjamin Klein ,
The A's were on the brink of elimination going into Game 3 of the ALDS and turned all naysayers away with a huge 2-0 victory at home.
Oakland was outstanding in every aspect of the game: offensively, defensively and on the mound.
They kept Detroit from getting anything going at any point in the game and also scored runs when they needed to. It may not have been the biggest game in terms of runs on the scoreboard, but a win's a win, and the Oakland A's needed a win.
The series now goes to 2-1 in favor of the Tigers, with the A's playing at home for the remaining two games, if necessary. Now, Oakland has to come up with a big win in Game 4 to move the series to an enormous Game 5 to decided who goes on to the ALCS.
For now, though, let's take a look at the grades for each team during Game 3.
Before we get to the grades, though, check out the highlights of Game 3 in Oakland.
Watch as A's starter Brett Anderson goes six shutout innings, and the bullpen holds on to give Oakland a crucial 2-0 win, extending the series to a fourth game on Wednesday.
Detroit Tigers
Anibal Sanchez came into this game with a two-game cushion, but he still pitched well enough to win. Sanchez threw 6.1 innings of two-run baseball, while striking out three and walking two. He really only had two "bad" innings, one coming in the first when he allowed his first run of the night after allowing the first three runners to reach.
The other "bad" inning came in the fifth when Seth Smith homered off of him. Other than that, Sanchez threw a good game, retiring seven straight through the middle innings. Unfortunately for him, his offense couldn't put anything on the board, and he picked up the loss for the Tigers.
Grade: B-
Oakland A's
Brett Anderson came into Game 3 of the ALDS not having pitched in the last 20 days, and he ended up pitching the game of his career. Anderson was virtually unhittable over the course of six innings, inducing 10 groundouts and striking out six.
Anderson departed with only 80 innings and probably could've gone an inning or two more, but manager Bob Melvin decided to let his bullpen try and preserve the two-run lead that he left with. Anderson came into this game in a must-win situation and came up big for the A's.
Grade: A
Detroit Tigers Lineup
1. Austin Jackson, CF (0-3, 2 K)
2. Omar Infante, 2B (0-4, 3 K)
3. Miguel Cabrera, 3B (1-4)
4. Prince Fielder, 1B (0-4)
5. Delmon Young, DH (1-3)
6. Jhonny Peralta, SS (2-2)
7. Andy Dirks, LF (0-3)
8. Avisail Garcia, RF (0-3)
9. Gerald Laird, C (0-3, 2 K)
Detroit had an extremely tough time getting anything going against the Oakland pitching staff. They only managed to get three hits during the game and rarely were able to put anything together that could lead to a run.
The one exception out of the Tigers' lineup was Prince Fielder, who was robbed of a home run and double during the game. He himself could've turned the game around if it weren't for the Oakland outfielders playing out of their minds.
Grade: D
Oakland A's Lineup
1. Coco Crisp, CF (1-4, R)
2. Stephen Drew, SS (0-2)
3. Yoenis Cespedes, LF (1-4, RBI)
4. Brandon Moss, 1B (0-3)
5. Josh Reddick, RF (0-3)
6. Josh Donaldson, 3B (2-3)
7. Seth Smith, DH (1-3, HR)
8. Derek Norris, C (0-3)
9. Cliff Pennington, 2B (0-2)
Oakland had a good game offensively but couldn't put the game out of reach. The first-inning run coming off the bat of Yoenis Cespedes got the scoring started, but they couldn't squander anything until Seth Smith homered in the fifth.
A two-run lead in the playoffs is never safe, but the A's got lucky on Tuesday. They are going to have to produce more in the upcoming game if they plan on winning this series.
Grade: B
Most playoff teams have that one big inning where they can score a couple of runs and potentially put a game out of reach. That never happened for the Tigers in Game 3.
Detroit never got a hit when having runners in scoring position the entire, granted that they only had four opportunities.
No one could hit any of the Oakland pitchers which was also a major reason of why they lost. In order to score runs, a team has to have runners on base and be able to bring them in with the following hitters.
The A's pitching staff and defense was just too much for Detroit in Game 3, and it cost them.
The Oakland defense in Game 3 couldn't have been any better, and it all started with Coco Crisp in the second inning.
Prince Fielder hit a bomb to dead center field that Crisp sprinted over and timed perfectly to rob Fielder of a solo shot that would've tied the game at the game.
Other impressive defensive plays include Derek Norris behind the plate on a passed ball, strike-three call as well as an outstanding catch to rob Fielder of extra bases on a play made by Yoenis Cespedes.
The A's only turned one double play on the night but had a couple opportunities and also made plays up the middle and to a side look easy.
Detroit Tigers: C
Although the Tigers didn't have to win this game, it was important for them to end the series early and get a little time off before the ALCS. That didn't happen.
The offense went cold and couldn't get anything going whatsoever. The Oakland defense didn't let the Tigers come away with any cheap hits, and they took a couple of hits away from them.
It's not Anibal Sanchez' fault that they lost this game because he did the best job that he could. He had little support on offense and deserved to pick up the win instead of the loss. On a regular night, allowing two runs wouldn't be so bad. But, tonight was a regular night, and those two runs were the difference.
The momentum is now in the hands of the A's, and the Tigers can't allow to blow these next two games that would end their season.
Oakland A's: A
From the starting pitching to the bullpen to the A's lineup, they were on top of their game in Game 3 and determined to extend this series at least one more game.
Brett Anderson was untouchable on the mound, and the pen did an incredible job holding the two-run lead that he left with.
On the offensive side of the ball, Oakland wasn't too impressive but scored enough to win, and that's all that matters. Oakland got a huge run early, and the late home run by Seth Smith really propelled the A's.
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+1 to that; technology is of course a wonderful thing, but could our society run for any reasonable length of time without it? If there was a decent power outage for even a week, the trains couldn't run, pumps couldn't dispense petrol, supermarkets wouldn't be able to sell items... not to mention people would panic because they'd be so unused to not having instant information on what was going on from Twitter, News 24 etc.
Not that I'd change it for the world. Technology is absolutely our advantage. In Year 7 RE I remember the teacher trying to convince us that tigers were superior because in a one-on-one match, its natural advantages would allow it to tear us apart. Even then I thought that was absurdly artificial, because where the tiger has its teeth and claws, we have technology; not just guns or cattle prods, but bows, spears, axes, the ability & foresight to pick up a rock and lamp it round the skull with it. It's our evolutionary advantage, and it's winning. It's why I firmly believe that we're but a mere stepping stone on the path to what will be the true humans: the species that really goes out into the universe, who will be humans completely intertwined with (and indistinguishable from) our technology, utterly connected to each other and riddled with our own inventions improving us and empowering us.
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Location, indoor pool, good overall experience.
Window did not open for fresh air as it got stuffy. Even in winter we like cool air moving. Small bathroom/bad configuration for a 4 star. Old floor and bath tile.
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How To Vacation With Friends Without Killing Each Other
Every August I head to Long Beach Island for a week with girlfriends. (Yes, this is part of the Jersey Shore. No, I have never met Snooki.) This is our fourth year going and it's taken about that long to figure out how best to vacation together. One of my friends, for instance, likes to have breakfast at the exact same time each morning while reading the New York Times. Mess with this routine at your own peril and travel gods help you if she hasn't had her coffee yet.
Another mate is perpetually training for a marathon that requires a vigorous dedication to 6 a.m. exercise. And I am constantly experimenting with weird food choices (heads up, guys, I'm not eating gluten this year!) and strongly believe that if we are not all drinking cheap white wine by 4 p.m. then we are not really on vacation.
The point is, we all settle into different cycles while we're traveling, and if you're not careful then it's easy to disrupt the carefully crafted vacation balance. So if you, like me, want to maintain your at-home friendships post group excursion, follow these five simple rules.
Choose Wisely
I'm sure you've heard this delightful expression: you can pick your friends and you can pick your nose but you can't pick your friend's nose. There should be a travel version of this disgustingly conveyed wisdom, something like: you can pick your friends and you can pick your route but you can't pick your friend's route. (I'm still working on the phrasing. Suggestions are welcome.) We don't all have the same ideas about travel. Some are determined to spend their entire South Dakota vacation at Mount Rushmore while others think the state is all about the Corn Palace (I hear it's a-maize-ing). Agree where you're going and what you want to see once you get there – before you start the trip.
What are your vacation hopes and dreams? Have any pet peeves or weird quirks? What time do you like to go to bed? To get up? I know your mom says the way you belt out show tunes in your sleep is endearing but I want to know about it beforehand so I don't think we're being invaded by Broadway bandits. And if me rising early to snap a million photos of the sunrise from our balcony then babbling on about how glorious it is will make you want push me over that same balcony, I want to know about that, too. Oh, and single folks should establish a hook-up policy. Mine goes something like this: do not let me go home with anyone sporting facial tattoos no matter how passionately I pontificate about how brave it is to disregard societal notions of beauty (that is just the cheap white wine talking).
Take a Break
You are traveling together. This does not mean you are conjoined twins. If you want to ride horses in the Andes for six hours that's great, but to me this sounds like a special breed of torture. Let's go our separate ways for a bit. We might part for the hour or day or week or longer. That's cool. Like couples who pursue separate hobbies, we'll have lots to catch up on when we reunite. That old travel spark will ignite between us once again and we'll ride off together into the sunset, renewed and reinvigorated by each other's tales of solo adventure – just not on horses, of course.
Money, Money, Money
People say there are three crucial conversations to have before getting married: about children, religion and finances. Luckily, you can avoid the former two with your travel partner – but not the latter. Are you planning to split costs equally? Divide up bills based on what each individual eats and drinks? Are you going to pay for all our trips because you recently won the lottery or work in finance or both? Hash it out now and not when the Excel spread sheet is circulating two weeks after the trip and that little square next to your name says you owe more than is in your bank account.
Keep it Real
This falls under the category of obvious but important life advice (and also under the category of white girls trying to sound like rappers) but it's also vital for traveling with friends. If you're annoyed, speak up (be nice, I'm sensitive). Suppressed feelings fester under the very best conditions but in enclosed spaces like cramped hotel rooms and overcrowded Bolivian buses they positively pickle. You're bound to get into some minor scrapes with buddies on the road – the longer the trip, the more likely – but this can actually be a good thing. As long as you resolve the issue in a timely and diplomatic way and without anger-invoked defenestration from your hotel room, you'll probably find yourself closer than ever after having survived your adventure – and each other.
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Timebomb Aug 28th 2012 12:43PM
We shared a house down the Jersey shore one summer. One of the moms insisted that we do not take the breakfast cereals out of our car so her kids would not be tempted to be eating them. Thought it was odd for someone to be dictating my kids breakfast but in the spirit of the first day there, i agreed to keep them out of the house, assuming my kids would eat fruit, pancakes or eggs all week. The next morning, the mom who insisted on no cereal came into the house after a long healthy walk and place the mornings breakfast in front of the kids. It was donuts! Sugar donuts that had been sitting in all sorts or cooking oil only 30 minutes prior. I bit my tongue a bit but had the cereals in the house the next morning as an alternative to the greasy donuts.
Sally Stretton Aug 31st 2012 12:10AM
OMG, I wish I had read this blog a few years ago when I traveled with my two girlfriends from college. My BFF and I were good, but our other friend is the one I had so many issues with. We went to Miami Beach, FL. and my girlfriend wanted to just lay out at the pool and read magazines. Me and my BFF wanted to see the city and do some sightseeing. When we left our friend to do what we wanted to do, she was resentful and got a major attitude with us for the rest of the trip. We argued about everything from who was going to drive the rent-a-car to how we would pay for dinner, split the check three ways which was easiest or itemize everything. I didn't speak to her for about two months after that trip. We did make up and later when on other trips together where we had more of an understanding and gave each other plenty of space!
Woody Autumn Sep 1st 2012 7:53AM
Sally Stretton said this "...how we would pay for dinner, split the check three ways which was easiest or itemize everything."
First of all, why not ask for SEPARATE CHECKS? This would alleviate a lot of problems. If the restaurant would not provide separate checks, then use the CALCULATOR on your cell phone! The calculator on the cell phone makes it very easy to figure out just what each person owes.
Splitting the check three ways evenly, is not fair to those who did not have three Pina-Coladas at $8-$10 in addition to their $20 meal choice. My dinner was only 10 bucks total and you spent almost $40 on yourself alone. Of course you feel it is easier to split the bill evenally. I took the time to cut out coupons and present them so I could save. You did not.
It sounds to me Sally like you and your friend were the problem. Don't make others pay for your expenses.
oba.skeg Aug 31st 2012 1:32PM
Don't forget perhaps the #1 way to keep peace in the car - Radio Rules. If you're not traveling with people with similar musical tastes to you, it's important to establish a middle ground for radio/mp3s.
Or veto the guy who insists on the weird musical tastes to never drive.
Crazy Gummies Sep 10th 2012 9:15PM
I am going on a road trip for 2 nights and 3 days with 6 of my friends. It will basically be 3 couples and one single. All the couples want to split off and have time with our significant other but we don't want to leave our single friend and make him feel left out. We even thought about taking turns hanging out with him while we go on our "mini dates" but don't want him to feel he is being "babysat.". One of the couples will be splitting off from us for a while since they will be visiting a relative and then going to a coffee shop or somewhere together for a little while. We all want to spend just at least a few hours with our partners but don't want to be selfish or make him feel bad. FYI, he just got out of a relationship 3 months ago. Also, he has been on a group vacation where they spend the whole time together. On top of that, when the couple mentioned they would be splitting off for a while, he was not very happy about it. Any advice?
Scoots826 Oct 8th 2012 4:22PM
After a trip to Maine with a close friend, I'm thinking twice about riding in a car with her & always driving myself though this will be inconvenient for traveling distances. We went to her friends' home in ME. The couple made me feel very welcome. Beautiful place! Shared a bathroom with friend. I would let her shower every morning first as the bathroom was adjacent to her bedroom & I was awake most of the times before her but being considerate not to wake her so I let her wake first and shower. Then she could even go downstairs and spend one on one time with her friend, also. We were usually up between 7 & 8 every morning to get going. Only one morning did I go back to bed because I had bad cramps. She knows from past months that I have a bad time of the month; that I can get nauseous from it, too. (Hate the TMI but need your opinion). Anyway-this particular morning was the morning her friend was taking us to her craft class. She had spoken of our mutual friend & the ladies in her class wanted to meet our mutual friend. I was dragging, in pain, a bit gaggy--but managed to get ready. We were about 9 miles from a McDonald's. The craft class was on the way. I had survived several mornings already without breakfast and only coffee they had at the house that I didn't like---but would never be rude & mention it. Anyway--this morning I mentioned wanting to go into town to McDonald's because I didn't feel well & needed something in my stomach to take medicine with. My friend's response? "I don't eat breakfast because I take diet pills". (We eat lunch while out & our hosts' made great dinners but never breakfast!) Well, when we got to the craft class, I thought for sure she'd sympathize and offer me her car to go to McDonald's and get breakfast but never indicated anything. Although I made the best effort to sit there in a craft class & cut quilt square & DID enjoy the local ladies--I felt hurt and a bit angry that my friend would not consider how I felt or even remember how bad I get every month. And she knew this medicine I brought was the only thing that helps me but I needed some food to take it. Anyway--I sat thru this class for 2 hours then we still had to drop her friend off in another town for an appt then come back to McDonald's. 1:30 by then. I was half dead! And besides that, we had arrived there on a Sunday and it wasn't until Thurs afternoon that she asked if I needed anything at the store. (We were leaving in 2 days). Uggg!! I felt trapped & really don't ever want to be without my own car again. I broke my golden rule---and this was by far the worst! The trip was great though! The area beautiful! And I don't want to overshadow it with this negativity...but I can't help it. There's an event coming up about 2 hrs from here where we could stay overnight if we want & I just can't help not wanting to be trapped without my own vehicle & will probably insist I drive myself. :( Never again!!
Scoots826 Nov 5th 2012 11:11AM
Oh & the point about the bathroom & letting her shower first----she told another mutual friend of ours that she had to wake me up every morning!!! Arrghh!!


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