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Breaking News 9
Sat, 19 November 2011 at 07:40
All 213 competitors are now at the first camp, Mardi Khola, and are enjoying the Nepalese music and festivities around the camp fire. The fog has finally lifted and everyone can now stare in awe at the spectacular mountains that surround us. The cybertent has been busy all evening with competitors eager to blog about what lies ahead. Checkpoint teams were sent out this afternoon and are set ready for tomorrow. There is a mild chill in the air, but it has not stopped any socialisation around the camp and by the fire.
Breaking News 8
Sat, 19 November 2011 at 03:30
The sun has been attempting to show its face after a week of cloud, rain and fog in Pokhara. The 7 day forecast for the race area shows not much chance of rain, which competitors are pleased about. Competitor breifing and gear check has finished, with most backpacks weighing in around 11kg (before adding water). Everyone will very soon be heading off to Camp 1, on a rice field near the Mardi Khola river.
Breaking News 7
Sat, 19 November 2011 at 08:15
Competitor briefing and gear check is under way at the Fulbari Resort, Pokhara. Mary K. Gadams, CEO and Founder of RacingThePlanet, has addressed the 200+ competitors, which includes 25 4 Deserts Club members. Now Race Director, Sam Fanshawe, is speaking, telling competitors of the "Nepali flats" they will encounter (i.e. rolling hills) and the 6 cable bridges on course.
Breaking News 6
Sat, 19 November 2011 at 05:00
A full day of volunteer training was completed Friday and volunteers are ready for action. Third time volunteer, Jaimie Waite, says "I've learned it is going to be tough, but I'm ready". The fog in Pokhara lifted just enough to allow some flights to land Friday afternoon and most competitors have now safely arrived, though some are still en route taking the 7 hour bus journey from Kathmandu. The Fulbari Resort is now a sea of competitors preparing for what lies ahead - the known elevation changes and the unknown weather.
Breaking News 5
Fri, 18 November 2011 at 15:15
The volunteer training is underway with 16 of the volunteer team of 22 having volunteered or competed at an event before - 2 of whom are 4 Deserts Club members. Listening to experienced volunteers explaining why they keep coming back, Vibeke from Denmark commented "I am afraid I might become addicted!" Aine's husband is competing and she said that volunteering may be a stepping stone to her competing in the future. Competitors have been steadily arriving throughout the day although, due to foggy conditions causing flights to be delayed from Kathmandu, many have had to make plans to travel by alternative methods. Meanwhile a press conference in Pokhara has also taken place.
Breaking News 4
Fri, 11 November 2011 at 12:00
RacingThePlanet CEO Mary Gadams and Event Director Sam Fanshawe are doing one of the final reviews of the course. Check out the Official Facebook page for photos and updates.
Breaking News 3
Fri, 11 November 2011 at 10:00
Event Director Sam Fanshawe reports that the temperature in Pokhara, Nepal, at 6:45am was a pleasant 12-15 degrees Celsius. Perfect for a morning run!
Breaking News 2
Tue, 8 November 2011 at 12:00
4 Deserts Champion 2010 Ryan Sandes is interviewed by Go Trail Magazine about his upcoming race in Nepal. View his interview in the 4 Deserts Pressroom.
Breaking News 1
Thu, 22 September 2011 at 09:00
The fourth event in the roving race series, RacingThePlanet: Nepal, starts on 20 November 2011. Sign up for breaking news to receive regular updates throughout each stage.
Stage 1: Breaking News 9
Sun, 20 November 2011 at 20:15
Stage 1 has finished. Mark Lehmkuhler was very happy with his performance today - he said he didn't have to take a break at all and was running the flats and downhills. Belinda Wikstrom described her day as "splendid", having been following behind Ryan Watt for most of it. Ryan was missing his race buddy Johno who didn't come to this race. Three competitors have withdrawn (Tye, Youngblood, Ruzza) and went back to hotels in Pokhara. Stage 2 will start at 7am tomorrow during which competitors will encounter their first Nepalese cable bridge as part of the course.
Stage 1: Breaking News 8
Sun, 20 November 2011 at 16:37
At 4:37pm there are 198 competitors at Camp 2. All competitors met the cut-off time of 4pm at Checkpoint 3. Three people have withdrawn from the race: Phil Tye, Brad Youngblood and Stefano Ruzza. The last two competitors on course are Phek-Yoon Chong and Monica Otero. Meanwhile, Kathryn Harrison and Erin Sprague at Camp 2 are proud of their newly named "Tent Kum Booty" who are all arrived at Camp. Earlier, when Erin and her companions asked someone on the trail "How far to go?" and they replied "Not far, only 1km", they all exclaimed "That's really far!".
Stage 1: Breaking News 7
Sun, 20 November 2011 at 13:00
Jeroen Touw (Netherlands) just crossed the Stage 1 finish line into Camp 2 saying "The weather is spectacular! It feels like I have no backpack at all!" Just behind him were Matt Nelson (USA) and Alex Chapman (UK) and then 'Team Running With Luci' members George, Jesse and Mike. Caileigh Lombard (South Africa) is also across looking very fresh, saying "I was conserving energy as it's just the first day."
Stage 1: Breaking News 6
Sun, 20 November 2011 at 12:10
45 competitors have finished Stage 1 and are now using the time to rest and put up their feet at Camp 2. First female to cross the finish line was Stephanie Case of Canada at 11:18am. The South African men are doing well, with Ryan Sandes taking first place today and Chris Edwards coming second, exactly 1 hour behind Sandes. No teams have arrived at Camp 2 yet.
Stage 1: Breaking News 5
Sun, 20 November 2011 at 10:15
South African, Ryan Sandes, is the first through the Stage 1 finish line at 10.08.14 with no one in sight. Ryan is looking fresh, strong and appreciative of the scenery - "that was absolutely stunning". It is turning out to be a beautiful blue sky day. Founder and CEO Mary Gadams says "This is the first time I've seen Fishtail Mountain. From this campsite, it certainly is an impressive sight".
Stage 1: Breaking News 4
Sun, 20 November 2011 at 09:29
Ryan Sandes passed Checkpoint 3 at 9:29am (Nepal time). He is feeling great and is amazed by the scenery. Checkpoint 3 is by a tiny village from where you can see the icy peaks of Annapurna South and Fishtail Mountain. From here, the trail leads downhill through trails and village roads to Camp 2, which is only 5.5km away.
Stage 1: Breaking News 3
Sun, 20 November 2011 at 08:45
Checkpoint 1 has closed with Etsuko Kida bringing up the rear. The first competitor, Ryan Sandes (South Africa) reached checkpoint 1 in 20 minutes and has already passed checkpoint 2. He took a few sips of water but stopped only for a moment before heading on. Sandes looked strong and said thanks when someone commented on the red fresh flower lei that he wore around his neck.
Stage 1: Breaking News 2
Sun, 20 November 2011 at 07:00
At 7 am, RacingThePlanet: Nepal 2011 kicked off with nearly 220 competitors from 40 countries. Competitors awoke to majestic mountains hovering over the campsite. Mark Macy, a veteran of nine Eco Challenges, said 'We are just here to enjoy it....our racing days are over." Mark is competing with Marshall Ulrich and Bob Haugh, both of the United States. Today's stage is 27 kilometers with steep climbs.
Stage 1: Breaking News 1
Wed, 21 September 2011 at 00:00
The fourth event in the roving race series, RacingThePlanet: Nepal will start on 20 November 2011. Breaking news for Stage 1 will be posted on this day.
Stage 2: Breaking News 9
Mon, 21 November 2011 at 20:45
After a second day of racing, Ryan Sandes remains the men's leader, while Samantha Gash will start tomorrow wearing the leader's bib for the women. German team, Mannshaft Alster, are currently the top team. Everyone at Camp 3 is settling down to bed.
Stage 2: Breaking News 8
Mon, 21 November 2011 at 13:45
The latest competitor to come through Checkpoint 3 is Kozo Niidome of Japan in 137th place at 1:42pm, shouting "Go Japan!". When asked about the cable bridge he just crossed, he said, "Very high, very scary." The 76th competitor across the finish line at Camp 2 was Stephen Major together with Craig Dungey. Craig said it was a "sensational day on a beautiful sub-tropical course and the back drop to the camp made me run faster". Nick Ellis replaced his broken trekking pole with a piece of bamboo which is both stronger and easier to hold than its predecessor - he is going to tidy it up, put a sock on it as a handle and use for the rest of the week.
Stage 2: Breaking News 7
Mon, 21 November 2011 at 12:15
82 competitors are now through Checkpoint 3, which is about 25km through today's 32km stage. Sophie and John Power were in 78th and 79th place respectively. When asked how they were enjoying their day, John said "Awesome! I'm loving the views and the bridge was amazing." Sophie commented that she was "Running on empty" (she was sick yesterday), "but it's beautiful." When Yutaka Fujioka passed through CP3 earlier he smiled and said "namaste" with hands together to greet the village children. Luke Carmichael had a slight mishap and required stitches and treatment for a dislocated finger at Checkpoint 2. However, he has already now passed through CP3 looking good!
Stage 2: Breaking News 6
Mon, 21 November 2011 at 11:10
Race leader, Ryan Sandes, has finished Stage 2, arriving at Camp 3 at 10:43am followed by Michael Ormiston at 10:57am. Emanuele Gallo and Stefano Gregoretti crossed the line together just after Michael, and were then followed by Sean Abbott. Michael Ormiston said "The course was amazing but it's getting hot out there".
Stage 2: Breaking News 5
Mon, 21 November 2011 at 10:30
News from Checkpoint 3: the leading woman, Katrina Follows, has just passed through CP3. The first 5 competitors through CP3 were Ryan Sandes at 10:02am, Michael Ormiston at 10:15am, Sean Abbott at 10:18am, and Emanuele Gallo and Stefano Gregoretti at 10:23am. 4 competitors have withdrawn this morning: Keir Oxley, Marshall Ulrich, Roger Moroney and Travis Robinson. All 4 are well.
Stage 2: Breaking News 4
Mon, 21 November 2011 at 09:45
The first woman to pass through Checkpoint 2 was Katrina Follows at 9:30am. Earlier, at Checkpoint 1, Derek Kwik commented "I am just having a low energy day. I will get there." Checkpoint 3 set up already last night, camped in the middle of a small village where staff and volunteers were continually entertained by dozens of adorable local children. Checkpoint captain, Alina Brown, said "Last night we were in bed by 8:30pm but we could still hear the kids outside the tent waiting for us to come out. Someone brought out a portable radio with loud Nepalese music and the kids yelled out 'Dance party!' We will have a dance party today when competitors start coming through!"
Stage 2: Breaking News 3
Mon, 21 November 2011 at 08:15
Stage 2 is now underway with Ryan Sandes of South Africa and Stephanie Case of Canada sporting the yellow leaders bibs. The start line kicked off with Black Eyed Peas blasting from the speakers. The first few hundred metres were a scramble of a slippery slope causing a bit of a bottleneck. On wishing one competitor all the best for the day, the response was "I'm going to need it". It is a hilly and technical course, but there is no doubt it is beautiful especially with the blue cloudless skies.
Stage 2: Breaking News 2
Mon, 21 November 2011 at 07:00
206 competitors started Stage 2 this morning at 7am. Competitors not starting today are Daniel Anderson, Andrew Espin, Robert Graham and Monica Otero (as well as Tye, Youngblood and Ruzza who withdrew yesterday). All competitors must make it to Camp 3 by 5:30pm for this 32km stage called "Bridges, Valleys and Mountain Views".
Stage 2: Breaking News 1
Mon, 21 November 2011 at 05:00
Satellite issues at Camp 2, Naya Pool, have prevented blogs and scores being uploaded to the website through the night. Please bear with us as we find a solution to get this information to you asap.
Stage 3: Breaking News 12
Tue, 22 November 2011 at 19:30
Results for Stage 3 are now posted on the Results page of the website. Ryan Sandes has a lead of more than 1.5hr over Stefano Gregoretti in 2nd place. Sam Gash will retain the women's leader bib tomorrow, but with only less than half an hour's lead on 2nd place female, Stephanie Case. Skelligs Chocolate Team (Ireland) have overtaken Mannshaft Alster Team (Germany) for 1st placed team overall.
Stage 3: Breaking News 11
Tue, 22 November 2011 at 17:50
All 181 competitors that are still in the race are now across the finish line and resting at Camp 4. Last across the line was Mark Lehmkuhler at 5:46pm. He made it through Stage 3 today with a sprained ankle. He sends a message to his wife and kids to say he is looking after himself, so not to worry, but that he loves and misses them. Camp 4, "Camp Ghara", is the highest camp of the race, at an altitude of 1792m.
Stage 3: Breaking News 10
Tue, 22 November 2011 at 15:05
179 competitors have passed through Checkpoint 3 now. So far there have been no withdrawals on today's course. Norwegian Gunnar Faehn is enjoying watching competitors arrive at Camp 4, saying "This is the best race of my life" (which is saying something - he's done 5 RacingThePlanet races and over 100 marathons!). However, he does add that this race will "be my last. I promised my wife."
Stage 3: Breaking News 9
Tue, 22 November 2011 at 14:00
Caileigh Lombard and Jim Serpless, the two youngest competitors, came into Camp 4 together in 44th place. Caleigh sent a message to her 4 Deserts Club member mum, Kimberly Dods - "Hi mum, just arrived at camp. Great run. Thinking of you. The last 4.5kms were the toughest of my life but has been a great day."
Stage 3: Breaking News 8
Tue, 22 November 2011 at 13:00
Daniel Chapman and Davide Lugato were welcomed across the finish line to the mountain-top Camp 4 in joint 23rd position. Daniel said "I knew I was in trouble when the locals told us to enjoy the hill". Volunteer Vibeke said about Camp 4 "This is the most stunning camp I have ever seen". As Christian Zagal walked to a tent at Camp 4 with his water he simply said "That was easy". Stefano Gregoretti had a plan to run today and make up some time so that he can go slowly tomorrow on the steps down.
Stage 3: Breaking News 7
Tue, 22 November 2011 at 12:00
First woman has arrived at camp - Samantha Gash at 12:00pm.
Stage 3: Breaking News 6
Tue, 22 November 2011 at 11:50
At 11:44am, six people had arrived at Camp 4 - Ryan Sandes, Stefano Gregoretti, Ryan Bennett, Michael Ormiston, Emanuele Gallo and Blair Turnbull. Meanwhile, 150 competitors are through Checkpoint 2 at 11:50am.
Stage 3: Breaking News 5
Tue, 22 November 2011 at 11:20
Race leader Ryan Sandes has finished Stage 3 in first place, arriving at Camp 4 at 11:18am.
Stage 3: Breaking News 4
Tue, 22 November 2011 at 10:30
34 competitors are through Checkpoint 2 at 10:20am. Ash Mokhtari was the most recent through, while Stan Lee, Malcolm Girling and Christin Zagal had just left. All looked good. Ryan Sandes keeps the lead running through Checkpoint 3 at 10:16am, followed by Italy's Stefano Gregoretti at 10:21am who was feeling "fresh as sunshine" and looked like he was just on a morning stroll. Five minutes after him came Michael Ormiston, Ryan Bennett and Rob Heaslop who are now starting a 650 metre climb to Camp 4.
Stage 3: Breaking News 3
Tue, 22 November 2011 at 09:15
69 competitors have passed through Checkpoint 1 at 9:15am. As he came out of the little town of Beni, Nick Ellis said "Very cool little downtown, all they are missing is a Star Bucks". Gunnar Faehn was running just behind him and Peter Clarke walked purposefully in front at 9:14am. A water station has been set up about 10km after the start and prior to Checkpoint 1. Volunteer Alex Leckie is stood there with some Sherpas and half of the town of Beni to top-up competitors' water.
Stage 3: Breaking News 2
Tue, 22 November 2011 at 08:45
Ryan Sandes leads Stage 3, passing through Checkpoint 1 at 8:24am. He gave a thumbs up and said "Today seems a lot easier than yesterday." Erin Sprague is celebrating her 28th birthday today and is wished a great day from her family!
Stage 3: Breaking News 1
Tue, 22 November 2011 at 07:30
Stage 3 kicked off at 7am with 190 competitors starting. Chris Sharrock was looking great and smiling as he crossed the startline. Mark Jaget was getting a position up at the front ready for a good run. 9 competitors who withdrew have been taken to Camp 5, which is in local tea houses. They will spend 2 nights there and welcome competitors who will join them after Stage 4.
Stage 4: Breaking News 12
Wed, 23 November 2011 at 17:00
The last competitor, Mark Lehmkuhler, reached Checkpoint 2 at 4:45pm, with another 7km to go to Camp 5. John Murphy from the leading team, Skellings Chocloate Race Team, said "A very challenging course and a very close race for the teams, but anything could happen on the Long March tomorrow". He is apprehensive about the Long March but looking forward to it. Competitors have been treated to a meal of local dal baht at the tea houses. Gareth Andrews said "It's the best thing that has happened in 4 days", with consensus all round that it is "delicious".
Stage 4: Breaking News 11
Wed, 23 November 2011 at 14:35
Boss and Lanz of Team Mannshaft Alster have recently crossed the finish line into camp at 2:21pm. 117 competitors have now reached camp, with about 60 more to reach the village of Birethanti.
Stage 4: Breaking News 10
Wed, 23 November 2011 at 12:05
Katrina Follows of the UK has just won Stage 4, Women's Division, placing 8th overall in a time of 4h10 m. She asked: 'Please tell me I can buy a Coke' as she crossed the finish line. The top three men for Stage 4 were Ryan Sandes of South Africa, Michael Ormiston of Australia and Luke Carmichael of the UK. James Fairweather of the UK just crossed the finish line of Stage 4 in 22nd place. Finishing just before him was Davide Lugato of Italy and Samantha Gash of the UK. We asked James what he thought of the stage and he said 'I was cursing all the way down the stairs. The real highlight was having Marshall Ullrich fill my water bottle at CP2." Marshall had to withdraw earlier in the race due to a stomach bug. Marshall walked out early this morning to support competitors at the second checkpoint.
Stage 4: Breaking News 9
Wed, 23 November 2011 at 11:45
James Johnstone came into Checkpoint 1 smiling but saying "That was miserable" after the long, tough climb from camp. His wife, Katie, was 1.5 hrs ahead - if she beats him by more than 5 hrs, he has to do the dishes! Mark Lehmkuhler said "I have never been so happy to see any village as I am to see Ghorepani". The last person arrived at CP1 at 11:28am.
Stage 4: Breaking News 8
Wed, 23 November 2011 at 11:15
26 people are through Checkpoint 2. Douglas Girling was the 23rd and said "I have seen 35,000 steps not 3,500!". Competitor #194, Gandhi, came to Checkpoint 1 in 163rd position and said "The course is fabulous, tiring, relentless and all that but still enjoyable". He was sick yesterday but is glad to have stayed in for today. #97, Chida, came to CP1 saying she was sick and lost the flags. #105 came in just before her and said "Man, you are sick, you lost the flags and you are still kicking my arse".
Stage 4: Breaking News 7
Wed, 23 November 2011 at 11:47
Ryan Sandes has just won Stage 4 in a time of 3h 47m. He crossed the finish line saying "Those stairs were tough and I twisted my ankle twice but I still feel good." Charles Cartledge is very happy with his 148th place ranking so far, exclaiming "Woohoo! I am gaining on yesterday!". It is a beautiful day with clear skies. Almost all have now reached the highest point of the course, Gorephani. The last competitor is Meiki Ki Kwong of Hong Kong, almost at Checkpoint 1.
Stage 4: Breaking News 6
Wed, 23 November 2011 at 10:20
Sean Abbott was 3rd through Checkpoint 2 at 10:18am. He said "It is tough. I hope my legs hold up". The 5th person through CP2 was Katrina Follows. Bob Haugh and Mark Macy of Team Stray Dogs were posing for photos at Checkpoint 1 with Annapurna in the background, and said they were both doing "excellent". Rod Rutherford, Marilena Wilkinson, Voon Siang Lee and Max D'Auriol were all also enjoying the stunning views and rest at CP1.
Stage 4: Breaking News 5
Wed, 23 November 2011 at 09:55
100 people are through Checkpoint 1 at 9:50am, with the 100th person being Tommy Boss. No one is saying much, as they're all rather tired after the 1200m climb. The back of the pack have about 3km more to go until CP1. The first team through CP1 was Irish team, Skelligs Chocolate. The leaders are expected at camp soon.
Stage 4: Breaking News 4
Wed, 23 November 2011 at 09:05
At 9am there were 15 competitors through Checkpoint 1 in total. The most recent was Stephanie Case as 2nd place woman. Amazingly, the 2nd person into checkpoint 1 was also the first female, Katrina Follows. She was only 9 minutes behind Ryan Sandes.
Stage 4: Breaking News 3
Wed, 30 November 2011 at 08:45
Race leader Ryan Sandes has passed through checkpoint 1 at 8:40am.
Stage 4: Breaking News 2
Wed, 23 November 2011 at 08:30
It was a cold night last night at Camp 4 so competitors were up at 4:30am as soon as the campfire was lit. 179 competitors started this morning, but then Ted Hodgkinson turned back due to a knee injury from yesterday which would cause him to really struggle going down today's 3500 steps. The course takes competitors up to Gorepani, which is at the base of Poon Hill, then down the 1000 year old Gurung Steps and across two cable bridges to Tikkadhunga before the final flatter section to the teahouses of Birethani where competitors will stay. Mark Lehmkuhler is currently the last competitor due to his sprained ankle, but he's in good spirits.
Stage 4: Breaking News 1
Wed, 23 November 2011 at 06:45
Competitors spent the night at Ghara, the highest campsite of the course (1792m) with spectacular stars. They awoke to crisp air and dew on the ground. During the night, 20 Sherpas left camp to start Stage 4, basing themselves every few kilometers to assist competitors along the steep uphill climb if needed. Competitors began Stage 4 at 6:30am. Today's stage will reach the highest altitude of the course (3200m) followed be a very steep descent of more than 3500 stairs. A helicopter is on hand to provide assistance if required and special repeaters for radio communications have already been taken by Sherpas to the top of Poon Hill.
Stage 5: Breaking News 22
Fri, 25 November 2011 at 12:15
All 170 competitors have finished the 72km Stage 5 of RacingThePlanet: Nepal. The last 2 competitors across the finish were husband and wife Katie and James Johnston at 11.49am. Most competitors are up and about socialising in camp. Nicola Eckstein summed up her week - "It has been hard, but absolutely amazing. If I said I've loved every minute that might be a lie, but almost every minute! At times I've had to dig deep, but I got here. Its been a fantastic week".
Stage 5: Breaking News 21
Fri, 25 November 2011 at 11:00
167 competitors are now at Begnas Lake Camp. Norman Lyle and Max D'Auriol are the most recent two to arrive and are in great spirits. Max is proudly sporting a hat which says "60 years old and still on the road" while photographer Zandy Mangold snaps some shots. After a cloudy and misty morning the sun is now shining over the camp and lake.
Stage 5: Breaking News 20
Fri, 25 November 2011 at 07:15
160 competitors are now at Camp 6 after the 'long march'. The most recent to arrive was Aurore Ankarcrona at 6:54am. She was greeted at the finish line by her mom, Sandra. Only 10 are now remaining on the course. Competitors arrived steadily throughout the night, following winding dirt roads. The weather was cool with mist which made the trail very slick. Volunteer Aine Foley-Smith commented that "Sweeping at night is pretty cool." Stephanie Case, who was the first female for Stage 5, wanted to say that she was thinking of her mom all day yesterday and that they were likely both throwing up at the same time. She misses her. Meanwhile, Katie and James Johnstone were craving pizza last night as they walked at the back of the pack. They have already raised USD15,000 for their charity Child Welfare Scheme. "We're doing this for the kids," says James.
Stage 5: Breaking News 19
Fri, 25 November 2011 at 02:28
It is quiet at camp 6. Only the last few arrivals into camp, including John Krummins, are sitting around the campfire making some food before they head to their tents to recover from a long day. An impressive 119 competitors have completed the stage so far. Everyone is through to checkpoint 5, the overnight checkpoint, but they will have to leave by 4am. The final cut-off is at camp, at 2pm today.
Stage 5: Breaking News 18
Thu, 24 November 2011 at 23:07
Sixty-three competitors are through to Camp 6, the finish line of Stage 5. Almost all competitors have reached Checkpoint 5, the overnight point, where some may rest. Rebecca Pattison, Mark Lehmkuhler, Patty Nooney, Jan Peter Firnges and Jenna Mosimann have withdrawn and are resting comfortably at camp or in Pokhara.
Stage 5: Breaking News 17
Thu, 24 November 2011 at 20:10
22 people have now completed Stage 5 and are at the beautiful Begnas Lake Camp. Competitor Luke Carmichael, who fell and dislocated and cut his finger earlier this week, said he also had a couple of falls on the course today which was slippery in parts. American, Sean Abbott, has been checking in to find out how his father Bill is doing, who is still out on course. Photos and a mid-stage update have just been posted on the website.
Stage 5: Breaking News 16
Thu, 24 November 2011 at 19:35
125 competitors have now passed through Checkpoint 5. The most recent through were Lee Moo Woong, Jack Mortassagne and Chuck Wilson. Jack said "It's a tough old day". Sarah Diaz said her "favourite part is at night". Pat Prendiville had food on his mind - "I've been saving these chips for Checkpoint 5 on the long march - been dreaming about this for the last 4 years". John Krumins remarked "I don't need warm clothes I just need to walk faster"!
Stage 5: Breaking News 15
Thu, 24 November 2011 at 18:15
It was a fight to the finish for Italian Stafano Gregoretti and Australian Michael Ormiston who sprinted through the finish line chasing one another just seconds apart. Michael fell to the floor with exhaustion and relief. A few minutes later, American Ryan Bennett stormed through in 4th place claiming he is never going to run again (we will see about that!). In 5th place overall was Canadian Stephanie Case, the first woman to finish the 72km Stage 5. Her relief to cross the finish line was expressed with tears of joy. She has been one of many suffering from a stomach virus but pushing through. Read her inspirational blog online!
Stage 5: Breaking News 14
Thu, 24 November 2011 at 16:50
The first competitor has just crossed the finish line of Stage 5 - the long stage of RacingThePlanet: Nepal. Ryan Sandes said "The first four sections were great, it was slow going and technical. At one point I thought I was going to be running through the night", but the South African is back at the final camp well before the sun sets. Mark Lehmkuhler has withdrawn from the stage earlier today with a sprained ankle.
Stage 5: Breaking News 13
Thu, 24 November 2011 at 15:15
Checkpoint 2 is currently waiting for the last three competitors to come in: Katie and James Johnstone and Mark Lehmkuhler who is pushing on despite his injured ankle. Checkpoint 4 has seen 55 competitors pass through now, with Lawrence Baca the most recent to arrive at 3:05pm. At Checkpoint 5, Douglas Girling arrived in 18th position and said "Beautiful course, would love to stay and chat but got to go". Katrina Follows was very cheerful in 19th position and she stopped for a bowl of noodles.
Stage 5: Breaking News 12
Thu, 24 November 2011 at 14:30
Ryan Sandes is still leading Stage 5, passing through Checkpoint 6 a matter of minutes ago at 2:26pm. Michael Ormiston is about half an hour behind, while Stephanie Case retains the women's lead. There are 8 Checkpoints on today's long stage.
Stage 5: Breaking News 11
Thu, 24 November 2011 at 13:40
Ryan Sandes just came through Checkpoint 5 at 1:37pm. It's a long climb up the hill to CP5 and he said "You're going to get some grumpy people coming up that hill"!
Stage 5: Breaking News 10
Thu, 24 November 2011 at 13:05
7 competitors are now through Checkpoint 4 (35km): Ryan Sandes 12:22:16 Michael Ormiston 12:48:59 Ryan Bennett 12:49:53 Stephanie Case 12:52:11 Stefano Gregoretti 12:53:59 Sean Abbott 12:55:55 Sebastian Guevara 13:00:13
Stage 5: Breaking News 9
Thu, 24 November 2011 at 12:25
Race leader Ryan Sandes is now through Checkpoint 4 at 12:22pm, 5 hours after starting Stage 5 this morning. Checkpoint 4 is approximately 35km through Stage 5, so is about the halfway point of the 72km "Long March".
Stage 5: Breaking News 8
Thu, 24 November 2011 at 12:05
10 competitors are through Checkpoint 3 (26km) at 12 noon. Ryan Bennett and Michael Ormiston were close together, 20 minutes behind Ryan Sandes. Following were Stephanie Case (1st lady), Sean Abbott, Stefano Gregoretti, Sebastian Guevara and Blair Turnbull. Samantha Gash is in 11th place, 2nd female, (20 mins behind Stephanie).
Stage 5: Breaking News 7
Thu, 24 November 2011 at 10:45
Fourteen competitors have come through Checkpoint 2 in a tiny village called Tulatek at 10:30am. The most recent competitor in was Yataka Fujioka who has really picked up the pace. Yutaka took it easy yesterday and is now enjoying running. He thinks that the beginning of the course, that was described as difficult, is rather moderate. Many others are finding it tough but praise the view of the mountain tops. Stephanie Case is now in the women's lead coming in at 10:20am and Sam Gash second at 10:25am.
Stage 5: Breaking News 6
Thu, 24 November 2011 at 10:05
Ryan Sandes has passed through checkpoint 2 in first place at 10:02am. There are now 179 through checkpoint 1 with Norman Lyle of Ireland the latest to pass through. Weather is sunny and warm. Mark Macy said 'Best race ever. Loved the Dal Bat meal last night. Feeling so much better today'.
Stage 5: Breaking News 5
Thu, 24 November 2011 at 09:45
95 competitors are through Checkpoint 1 at 9:40am. Peter Clarke just came through and said "It has been the most spectacular views of any RacingThePlanet event and the nicest people ever."
Stage 5: Breaking News 4
Thu, 24 November 2011 at 09:00
Samantha Gash has just passed through Checkpoint 1 at about 9am, 15 minutes behind the first woman, Stephanie Case. Looks like another competitive day ahead for the leading women!
Stage 5: Breaking News 3
Thu, 24 November 2011 at 08:50
Race leader, Ryan Sandes, came through Checkpoint 1 at 8:45am. He said the course markings were good, though he got lost once but it was his fault. The next two sections are slick. Stage 4 results and blogs are updated on the website, except for about 10 blog posts that will be posted later today.
Stage 5: Breaking News 2
Thu, 24 November 2011 at 08:40
176 competitors strated Stage 5 this morning at 7:15am. Known as the 'Long March', Stage 5 is a total of 72km, and competitors have Thu and part of Fri to complete this stage. Alex Chapman decided not to start this morning but was doing ok. Ryan Sandes is about to reach Checkpoint 1 at 8:40am.
Stage 5: Breaking News 1
Wed, 21 September 2011 at 00:00
The fourth event in the roving race series, RacingThePlanet: Nepal will start on 20 November 2011. Breaking news for Stage 5 will be posted on the 24 and 25 November. Stage 5 takes place over two days.
Stage 6: Breaking News 7
Sat, 26 November 2011 at 13:10
The last competitor, Hugh Kerridge, has crossed the finish line, marking the end of RacingThePlanet: Nepal. The hotel is quiet as competitors hurry off to have their first shower in a week!
Stage 6: Breaking News 6
Sat, 26 November 2011 at 12:00
Only 2 competitors remain on the course, while all who have finished relax on the grass at the Fulbari Resort, soaking up the sunshine. Nick Ashley-Cooper, who has now completed his 4th RacingThePlanet race, says this has been the most amazing race, his best so far. "Nepal is tailor-made for this kind of thing".
Stage 6: Breaking News 5
Sat, 26 November 2011 at 11:10
The most recent across the line at 11am was Douglas Maclagan, who was emotionally and enthusiastically welcomed by the CWS (Child Welfare Scheme) children and team. Next to cross the line was Team Running with Luci, proudly carrying the American flag. They arrived to the open arms of family and friends who have flown in from the US for this special moment.
Stage 6: Breaking News 4
Sat, 26 November 2011 at 10:40
55 competitors have now completed RacingThePlanet: Nepal. The most recent three included Stefan Lanz, Tommy Boss and Randall Coghlan. Michael Ormiston limped into the finish line, but has secured his 3rd place overall. 2nd place Stefano Gregoretti came across the line to lend his support to his worthy competition. It is a constant and steady flow coming across the finish line and competitors are digging into their well deserved sodas, beers and pizzas.
Stage 6: Breaking News 3
Sat, 26 November 2011 at 10:15
After being rowed across Begnas Lake this morning to the startline, the final 13km stage of the race kicked off at 9:10am. Ryan Sandes was the first person to cross the finish line at 10:09am, winning the entire race by over 2 hours in total. Stefano Gregoretti came in just 3 minutes behind Sandes and takes 2nd place overall. The finish line is at the Fulbari Resort with a local band playing music while locals cheer competitors across the line.
Stage 6: Breaking News 2
Sat, 26 November 2011 at 08:45
The 6th and final stage began at 8am with competitors boarding small boats to paddle across Begnas Lake, a 45 minute trip on the tranquil waters. Competitors must then finish the final 13 km of the race, with 130 metres of elevation. It is still a close race between some competitors for placings, so it is sure to be an exciting finish.
Stage 6: Breaking News 1
Wed, 21 September 2011 at 00:00
The fourth event in the roving race series, RacingThePlanet: Nepal will start on 20 November 2011. Breaking news for Stage 6 will be posted on 26 November.


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This is a monthly update on a personal challenge I set for myself in 2013. My goal: living lagom on $20,000 a year. Please note that these posts will be loooong.
Here's the first update of the year!
the numbers
|Cell Phone/Internet
|In Home Entertaining*
|Coffee Shops
|Baby Shower
* Estimated portion of meals amount.
categories explained
I'm not going to go through all the categories every month. I'll just update you on any new additions.
Rent: Includes rent for a four month sublet in a furnished bachelor apartment with some kitchen items. My rent includes utilities, cable (uh-oh), Internet and laundry. This is not the cheapest sublet, but I like it.
Transportation: I took the bus a few times this month. The rest of the time I walked or got a ride with my sister. We generally run errands on Saturdays, as well as go to the farmers market together. I asked her if she wanted gas money, but she said she'd rather I babysit once the baby arrives. Bartering at its best.
Cell Phone/Internet: I have an iPhone, so this includes voice, text and data plan. The data plan comes in handy when I'm out and about. I also can't guarantee that I'll have Internet included at my next apartment.
Insurance: Even though I don't have dependents, I have life insurance. Why? Because I've learned from personal experience that having some insurance to handle a decease's final affairs helps those managing their estate. I like term insurance. Full stop.
Laundry: I used the coin-operated laundry machines at my sister's apartment before I moved out and I bought laundry detergent. This category would also include any dry cleaning that I do, which I normally don't.
Groceries: Includes all meals, snacks and entertaining that take place at home. I received a $20 gift card for a gourmet food store for Christmas. This amount was not recorded in the total for Groceries, as gifts are exempt.
Household: Includes kitchen and bathroom supplies, as well as any equipment I purchase. I had to buy a kettle, glass food containers and a few other items when I moved into my new place.
Grooming: Includes any hair and beauty products, as well as haircuts.
Entertainment: Includes books, coffee shops, eating out, movies, music, etc. I received $40 worth of Starbucks gift cards for Christmas . . . that's why that number is so low. I also have a movie gift card for $25 that I haven't used as of yet.
Gifts: Includes any gifts that I buy throughout the year. I'm throwing my sister a baby shower, so that's her main gift, but I'm also making something for the baby.
Yoga: I decided to take yoga through a community program. The cost includes 12 classes.
Baby Shower: I had to rent a church hall for my sister's baby shower as quite a few ladies are attending. The shower is next month, so there will be added expenditures such as food, drinks, decorations, etc. Even though I'm a minimalist, those in attendance are not.
observations and insights
The mantra for Your Money or Your Life when recording your expenses is: no shame, no blame. You're just confronting the truth about the choices you've made in your life. So with that in mind, here's what I learned this month:
- I feel like I spend a lot of money on food. I did move into a new place, so I had to stock up on some basics. However, if I include the gift card I received at Christmas, I spent nearly $200, with almost 15 percent of that going towards snacks. Snacks! I have an idea on how to address this, that I'll share with you in a future post. I didn't eat out all month, which could also explain the higher food amount.
- That being said, eating an (overall) healthy diet is important to me. There aren't many coupons out there for broccoli and I'm not really a coupon clipper. Plus, I like to try to buy organic products when I can, especially if they're on the EWG's Dirty Dozen. Some things are non-negotiable.
- I sure like Starbucks . . . but we already knew that. It will be interesting to see what this amount will be next month, since I no longer have the gift cards to rely on.
- I bought a magazine. Magazines are an old gazingus pin** of mine. I bought it because one article caught my eye. Instead of making sure I would want to read the rest of it, I just grabbed it. I find this happens a lot with magazines. There's usually just one or two items that you want to read, but you get suckered into buying the whole thing. Next time, I'll read the article on the spot or on my next visit to the library. I do subscribe to MoneySense magazine. I don't pay for my subscription, as I redeemed Air Miles to get it.
- Another gazingus pin of mine appears to be reusable coffee tumblers. (I get the irony.) At first, I wasn't going to mention buying a new one. But I need to be true to myself in this challenge. I didn't need a new tumbler. I just wanted one. I did take a few days to think about it before I purchased it, but it was definitely an indulgent purchase. I will donate my other one.
- I didn't buy any clothes this month. Not a stitch.
- I also didn't give any money to charity. I generally spend my 1 percent charity fund closer to the end of the year. I will update this category with any donations made before then. I'm thinking a part of my fund should go towards my local library as I've been relying on it heavily for books and movies.
- Even though my numbers are unique to me, there may be some similarities with your own budget. For example, you may not be hosting a baby shower, but perhaps you throw a monthly dinner party or need to plan three kiddie birthday parties a year.
- I wouldn't say tracking my expenses is fun per se, but it has been very eye-opening. I probably should've done a bit of a pre-track before announcing to the world my challenge. But overall, it looks like I'm still on the road to meeting my goal. Though every month is different. Time (and the numbers) will indeed tell.
** Gazingus pin is any item that you have a hard time passing by without buying.
tips of the month
This month's tips are food-related. Even though I feel I spent a lot on food, it would've been worse if I hadn't followed the below:
- Eat a plant-based diet for one month (or longer). Can't do it? Then just during the week. Still too hard? Fine, one day a week! C'mon, you can do that.
- Cook all your own meals for one month. No eating out. Just one month.
- Pack a lunch! I don't mean just for work, but on weekends too. Once I get into the car with my sister on our weekly errands run, I have no idea when I'll get back home. My sister is the queen of detours. So all month long, I packed some food whenever we went out, so that I wouldn't be tempted to buy something while on the go.
the living lagom part of the equation
Now that we've looked at the numbers, it's time to measure if I was really living lagom. Wait a minute . . . you can't measure that! I know. So you'll have to settle for my own personal interpretation of living well on less.
books of the month
I love books! But I noticed that I'd been mostly reading non-fiction. In fact, I couldn't remember the last novel that I'd read. (Lies. It was Fifty Shades of Grey.) So I've decided that each month, I'll read a book of fiction that intrigues me. First up: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley.
What an amazing book! Parts of it seemed vaguely familiar, so I may have read this in high school. I highly recommend this book if you haven't read it or if you haven't read it in a long time, it's worth revisiting.
My takeaway is that I would rather live in an imperfect world with meaning, than a "perfect" world without any. And that I'd definitely be sent to an island.
I'll also be reading a book each month on living well on less. This month I read, Money Secrets of the Amish by Lorilee Craker. Lorilee wanted to learn how she could apply some of the money savvy of the Amish into her own family's life. I too find the Amish intriguing, so I enjoyed getting a little peek into their lives.
The main tips I took away from this book are: you don't have to buy something new to buy something good, limit gifts to children, wear things out or find a different use for them and you can get cheaper food by buying directly from farmers.
movies of the month
I also love movies (almost as much as books). I only went to the theatre once this month. I saw Les Misérables. I liked it very much and sang all the way home.
I borrowed many more movies from the local library. I particularly enjoyed the movie Anonymous. I was never really into Shakespeare in high school, but then my friend co-created a comic entitled, Kill Shakespeare, and now I find him very fascinating indeed. Plus, I love a good conspiracy theory.
Other worthy mentions include Inside Job, a documentary about what really happened in the lead up and aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis. As well as, We Need To Talk About Kevin. A very disturbing film, especially in light of the recent tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut.
song of the month
All the music that I own is digital. My grandmother gave me $20 for Christmas (the kid is on a budget too). I decided to put the money onto my iTunes account. Each month this year, I'll pick a song and think of my granny. She might even get her own playlist.
For January, I've selected My Way by Frank Sinatra. I think she'd be happy with my Ol' Blue Eyes selection, since she's missing her own Ol' Blue Eyes. However, she may not appreciate my future choices . . .
mind, body & spirit
Each morning after I wake-up, I like to do some affirmations. It's a excellent way to start the day on a positive note. I made some of them up myself and borrowed some from other people. I also do a nightly prayer to give thanks for all that I have.
I signed up for yoga. I thought it was time to upgrade from the fake yoga moves I've been doing and get the basics down. I'm taking classes through a community program. It's very low-key (read: no lululemon), which is great because when I tried taking classes at larger studios, I felt a little intimidated. Plus, the teacher is really friendly and practically a pretzel.
I also did a lot of walking, including walking through a local park on the weekends. It's refreshing to be out in nature, even if it's frozen.
And finally, I wrote. Definitely good for the spirit.
favorite experience of the month
I had my friend Pam over for lunch at my new place. I can't count the number of times she's made me meals and the most delicious cappuccinos. So I finally got my chance to treat her. I recreated a vegan sandwich we had at a restaurant once, with mango and dark chocolate for dessert. Hopefully, this can become a regular experience.
I wasn't kidding. These posts will be looong. While I hope you get something out of reading my updates, I'm also writing them for myself to see what kind of progress I make over the course of the year.
One month down . . . eleven to go!

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I am udergoing a Breast Augmentation in few weeks. I have talked to 3 doctors in a day but then they give me confusion in which profile implants i should have. A doctor told me to have a high and others told me to have a low profile implants. I am planning to have a 400cc mentor moderate (low) profile. Do u think i would have more natural looking and feeling breasts than having moderate plus or high profile for a flat-chested transexuals like me? i am 22, 5'8" and 140lbs .. thanks in advance!
Best Profile Implants for Flat-Chested Transgender MTF?
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Proper profile implants for M to F transgender patient?
The reason you are confused is because many plastic surgeons have minimal experience with M to F transgender patients, or have a tendency to use a certain profile implant with all their patients, female and transgender alike. This is wrong, IMHO.
At 5'8" tall, you would be considered a tall female, but your present chest and breast base anatomy is masculine (relatively wide, with taut skin and youthful robust musculature). Your surgeon and you should first determine the implant size needed to give you the breast volume you wish (that presumably is proportionate to the rest of your body), and once that is determined choose the implant profile that achieves that volume with the best match to your breast base diameter. Depending on size this would likely be moderate profile implants, or with somewhat larger implants, moderate plus profile implants.
This should be considered only when hormone therapy has enlarged your breasts as much as possible (12-18 months after initiation of hormone therapy; most patients will develop no more than about one cup size of breast tissue).
Because M to F transgender patients do have more pectoralis muscle bulk and taut skin than their physiologically-female flat-chested counterparts, anywhere from 1/3 to half of transgender patients will benefit from consideration of tissue expander placement to stretch the lower pole muscles and skin to yield a natural teardrop shape and adequate skin/muscle coverage for appropriately-sized implants. Simply placing implants in every transgender patient unfortunately can yield too-small, firm, convex-up, concave-down shaped breasts with wide cleavage. Totally unnatural look AND feel.
Obviously, it's not just about profile!
Assessment of muscle and skin tightness must be determined before recommending this two-stage surgical approach (or not), but doing this when appropriate will often minimize the need for multiple re-operations to try to obtain adequate size, position, shape, and softness of implants in the transgender chest.
As you can see, one approach and profile does NOT fit all!
There are a few plastic surgeons who perform significant numbers of transgender surgeries, and have office staff, nursing staff, and the associated capabilities that many plastic surgical practices do not have. Seek these practices and surgeons out, and obtain a few more consultations. It will be worth the time, effort, and (saved) expense of an improper choice. As anyone who does do significant numbers of transgender augmentations will tell you, this is NOT simply placing implants as we do in our non-trans female patient! For several examples of my transgender patients click on the web reference link below. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
Web reference: http://www.mpsmn.com/photogallery/transgender-m-to-f-breast-augmentation-breast-enlargement-with-implants-7061
Breast Breast Implant for Augmentation in TransGender Male to Female
Regarding: "Best Profile Implants for Flat-Chested Transgender MTF?
I am udergoing a Breast Augmentation in few weeks. I have talked to 3 doctors in a day but then they give me confusion in which profile implants i should have. A doctor told me to have a high and others told me to have a low profile implants. I am planning to have a 400cc mentor moderate (low) profile. Do u think i would have more natural looking and feeling breasts than having moderate plus or high profile for a flat-chested transexuals like me? i am 22, 5'8" and 140lbs .. thanks in advance!"
Our colleagues in Thailand do more of this surgery than almost anyone else and the world and I would defer the details to them. I would like to give you a few points to think about.
The BEST looking / feeling breast augmentations are seen in woman (or tans gender MTF) who have enough breast tissue to cover the implants they choose. If you do not have female breasts, you should consider going on hormone therapy until you develop such breast tissue. The MORE breast tissue between the skin and the breast implant, the more the ripples of the implant would be covered and the more attractive the result.
For this reason, I would recommend a Mentor High Profile (similar to their MP plus) or moderate profile silicone gem implant placed via a Keller funnel (which allows the use of shorter silicone gel breast implant incisions). The silicone gel implants ripple less than saline implants and would feel more natural in your case.
Dr. Peter Aldea
Breast implant profile
Choosing the best breast implant for breast augmentation requires an in person consultation to evaluate the patient's physical characteristics such as skin laxity and width of natural breast. In general, moderate profile breast implants are better suited for wider breasts, whereas higher profile implants are preferable for narrow breasts with more tissue compliance.
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Depends on your goals
Web reference: http://www.transgendersurgery-sanantonio.com/mtf-male-to-female-surgery/mtf-surgery.html
Transgender Breast Augmentation
Most M to F patients have only nominal amounts of breast tissue to work with, even with hormone use. The use of hormones prior to augmentation is important to lay the "groundwork" for the procedure. The relationship between breast diameter (the width of the base of the breast) and desired final breast size will be the key factor in determining whether to use a moderate or high profile implant. The skin envelope is usually very tight in transgender patients and often takes several months to fully relax. There may be a small number of M to F patients that benefit from tissue expansion prior to placement of the final implant, especially in those with a very constricted (tight) inferior pole (the area beneath the nipple).
The best way to come to a decision is to consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with experience with breast augmentation in M to F transgender patients. Be sure to share your goals and expectations with the surgeon. Best of luck!
Best profile implants for MTF transformation
It is best to first select the proper width of the implant so that it matches your chest width.This will avoid a large space between the breasts and give the most natural shape. The projection can then be determined based on your desired look and the laxity of your chest skin. This often varies between a moderate profile or a moderate plus profile implant. In my experience in transgender surgery, the high profile implants are rarely useful as their lack of width combined with the tightness of the overlying skin makes them look quite unnatural. Your photos would be an example of someone who would likely not have a natural result if high profile implants are used.
The best next step for you would be to consult with a plastic surgeon well versed in this type of surgery. Read reviews of his/her work with transgender patients. During the consultation, they can discuss the implant options with you, and help you to decide how best to proceed.
Best of luck with your top surgery.
Jeff Rockmore
Best Profile Implants for Flat-Chested Transgender MTF? #transgender# Breast Augmentation
You would benefit by considering form stable shaped textured implants. I would place them under the muscle through an incision at the bottom of your breast. While these are not the only option, they would provide a very natural breast shape. They also have a lower complication rate than round smooth implants as you referenced above.
Regarding size, while I don't have the chart in front of me, typically the surgeon will measure your breast width and then arrive at a breast implant size that will fit your shape. Transgender patients can often handle larger sized implants mainly due to the broadness of the chest and shoulders. You don't seem to have this issue can then choose amongst the different profiles based on how large you want to be post operatively. Hope this helps.
Web reference: http://www.feminizationsurgery.com/
Style of implant
I would recommend the Mentor High Profile implant. You have a small torso. The high profile implants will give you nice projection.
Profile of implant
You can easily determine which size and profile of implant fits you best by trying on some implants int the plastic surgeons office. Just bring in a very tight T-shirt or sports bra and try on various implant sizes and profiles.
All the best,
Dr Repta
Web reference: http://aaaplasticsurgery.com
Implant style
Based on your height, weight, and body habitus, the moderate profile implants would look the most natural. I would use a higher profile implant if you are narrow, and the moderate profile implants in your size range are too wide. It sounds like you are on the right track with what you have chosen.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- His name is Phoenix, and vets at the Buffalo Small Animal Hospital are hoping the gentle Jack Russell Terrier will live up to his namesake.
''Phoenix is doing very well," said Dr. Miguel Diaz. "He's healing and progressing as we expected. Slowly his burn wounds are healing and he's made a lot of progress."
Dr. Diaz and the staff at the Buffalo Small Animal Hospital are doing everything they can to make sure Phoenix beats the odds. Nearly 2 weeks ago, Phoenix was found by firefighters on Herman Street after he was set on fire. Officials believe someone may have used an accelerant to set the puppy on fire. Phoenix suffered third degree burns on his entire body. There was also concern Phoenix suffered some respiratory damage.
"He's made a lot of progress and his spirits very high," said Dr. Diaz. "He seems to be very happy but prognosis-wise, we still battle with the skin especially his left hind leg is of a lot of concern."
While Diaz and his staff are monitoring Phoenix's recovery, some people are calling for changes in the state's animal cruelty laws. An online petition at petitionsite.com is calling for a second animal cruelty offense within five years, which is currently a misdemeanor, to be prosecuted as a felony. State Senator Mark Grisanti is also calling on lawmakers to pass legislation that would create a state registry of criminals convicted of abusing animals.
"Any petition and law that protects our animals and is directed to control this from happening is always good," said Dr. Diaz. Diaz say he hopes Phoenix's case also calls attention to the need to adopt animals in need of a good home. Meanwhile, he believes the loving puppy who suffered so much will one day lead a normal life.
"He's moving around more, playing and barking a little bit more every day. He's definitely a fighter," said Dr. Diaz.
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My name is shadow!
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- Breed: Donkey/Mule/Burro/Hinny Mix
- Color: Gray
- Age: Senior
- Size: Medium
- Sex: Female
shadow's Info...
I am up to date with shots.
Shadow is a shy donkey who we rescued from a low end horse auction. She was just left at the auction yard and faced a not so good future. Then we got her and she will never know the horrers that she could have faced.
Shadow is halter broke but can be hard to catch. she is fearful but once you show her you mean her no harm... she loves to have her back scratched and her ears rubbed! shadow would do best in a situation where she can just be loose in a large pasture with a few friends to keep her company. she does not like dogs and would make a great watch donkey for a flock of sheep or goats. Adoption fee;$400.
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Why Adoption is a Great Option
shadow, a Bangor Donkey/Mule/Burro/Hinny was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Donkey/Mule/Burro/Hinny for sale in Bangor, or seeking a Donkey/Mule/Burro/Hinny from a breeder in Bangor.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Bangor already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Bangor breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Donkey/Mule/Burro/Hinny breeders who help with Donkey/Mule/Burro/Hinny rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Bangor paves the way for another one to be saved.


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seca 360° wireless – the new era of weighing and measuring
Now the company is taking an important step in the direction of future technology with its offer of a unique system solution that is seamlessly integrated in modern medical practice and hospital equipment. The new seca 360° wireless system resolves the problems of precise data capture, transmission and interpretation of weight, height and other general health parameters. This step advances seca from a product provider to a system provider.
When you step onto the scale every morning in the privacy of your own home, it's unlikely that you stop to think about the scale as a precision instrument in the practice of medicine. But in many fields of medicine, close monitoring of weight is extremely important. Body weight, for example, is used to determine fluid levels in burn patients in the intensive care unit. Medical personnel closely monitor the physical development of premature infants with low birth weights for whom every single gram counts. Growth disorders and malnutrition can be diagnosed only when exact measurements of weight and height are known.
Moreover, exact knowledge of weight and height are becoming even more important against the backdrop of the so-called "obesity epidemic". Overweight has developed into a global problem. Worldwide it is the fastest-growing health risk, with the concomitant diseases of diabetes mellitus, lipometabolism disorders and high blood pressure. The World Health Organization (WHO) has referred to this problem as an epidemic for years. Approximately 20% of adults in Europe and more than 30% of adults in the USA are considered obese.
On top of that, fewer doctors have to care for increasing numbers of patients. More than ever before doctors want to be able to do more in fewer steps. This goal is achievable only when future-oriented medical technology designed to save the user time and effort can get a foothold in medical practices and hospitals.
In the past 170 years seca has developed from a manufacturer of all kinds of scales to a specialist for medical scales and measuring instruments. No other manufacturer offers such a broad assortment. The goal: in all medical fields in which weighing and measuring the patient are essential steps, we want to help doctors by providing groundbreaking technology and customized products. With the unique product system seca 360° wireless, we have once again achieved our goal.
seca 360° wireless system – the complete solution
With the seca 360° wireless system seca presents not just one product but a complete network for diagnostic support. seca Managing Director Robert M. Vogel said, "seca 360° wireless is the first product system of its kind in the world. It eases the workload of doctors and nurses because it puts the measurements exactly where they are needed and supports the interpretation of the data."
The connected seca scales and measuring instruments transmit the data via a special medical wireless protocol into the seca network. The user can decide for himself where data are received – on a seca 360° wireless printer or directly into a PC equipped with the software seca analytics 105. The software guarantees the quick analysis and interpretation of the measurements. If an Electronic Medical Record system is in use, the seca 360° wireless system forwards height and weight to it and makes other analyses available as PDF files. Thus the seca product system is "EMR integrated" and prepared to handle digital patient files.
The benefits for the user are obvious. In many examinations it is standard practice to assess nutritional condition by weighing and measuring the patient. The seca 360° wireless system saves time in data capture and documentation and offers a completely new type of assistance with diagnosis. Variances with standard values are recognized early and presented in clear graphic form.
During product development seca worked closely with internationally respected scientists and doctors from the fields of pediatrics, nutrition and internal medicine. Managing Director Vogel said, "This system was developed with specialists in daily practice within the scope of extensive studies. In doctors' offices or hospitals, anyone interested in error-free documentation of results and fast data analysis will be impressed by seca 360° wireless."
The launch of the product system seca 360° wireless kicks off a new era in weighing and measuring and presents the manufacturer in a new light as seca advances from a product provider to a system provider.
The seca 360° wireless product system in detail:
• Baby scale seca 376
The wireless baby scale seca 376 has an adjustable damping function, BMIF and HOLD functions. It transmits weight measurements at the touch of a key quickly and securely over the seca 360° wireless network.
• Measuring station seca 285
The new measuring station seca 285 makes weighing and measuring possible in a single step. The Body-Mass Index (BMI) calculated from these two values is automatically shown on the three-line multi-function touch display. The weighing capacity is 300 kilograms. Results are wirelessly transmitted to a seca 360°wireless printer or PC.
• Column scale seca 704
The wireless column scale seca 704 can weigh up to 250 kilograms and simultaneously receive data from the seca 360° wireless stadiometer for quick and convenient calculation of BMI.
• Stadiometer seca 264 and Stadiometer seca 274
The digital stadiometers seca 264 (wall-mounted) and seca 274 (free-standing) with white backlit display in the headpiece are both known for their great stability. The seca Frankfurt Line guarantees precise positioning of the head and therefore exact measurement results. Both stadiometers transmit height measurements wirelessly to seca 360° wireless scales, printers or a PC.
• 360° wireless printer seca 465
The 360° wireless printer seca 465 eliminates the extra step to a PC and offers additional analysis options for total energy consumption or BMI. The printout can also be customized, for instance, with a practice or hospital logo.
• 360° wireless USB adapter seca 456
The seca 360° wireless USB adapter seca 456 equips PCs to receive data transmitted by seca 360° wireless devices.
• Software seca analytics 105
Via the seca 360° wireless USB adapter seca 456, the medical software seca analytics 105 can receive and interpret data sent by seca products to the PC and compare the data to statistical norms. Three modules – "Cardiometabolic Risk", "Growth/Development" and "Energy" – assist in data interpretation.
The advantages of the new seca 360° wireless system at a glance:
Time-saving measuring and analysis
Obtaining the patient's height and weight is an essential step in making a diagnosis and therapy decisions. Until now medical personnel had to handwrite the data into the patient file. That takes time. With seca 360° wireless, data can be stored directly in the seca database, fed into an EMR system and analyzed and formatted by the software seca analytics 105. The software compares the measurements with statistical norms and visualizes the results in such a way that the doctor can skip the time-consuming step of comparing the results to reference charts.
Error-free data capture
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Boys Tennis: De La Salle's Steven Hill brings tenacity to court
By Jeff Vorva For Sun-Times Media March 30, 2014 9:56PM
Steven Hill, of De La Salle. | Gary Middendorf/for Sun-Times Media
Boys Tennis 2014
1. Lincoln-Way East: Singles player Tom Emola and strong doubles teams will make East tough to beat this season.
2. Sandburg: Sophomore Jonluke Passett has huge potential after qualifying for state last year. State doubles qualifiers Jimmy Gradowski and Trent Sichelski are back.
3. Lemont: Junior Nick Urban should help Lemont pile up points in the state tournament. A breakout season may be ahead for junior Nathaniel Burner.
4. Andrew: Coach Mike Maratea already has a bona fide area power with the doubles team of Austin Wabi and Alan Wang. Maratea is eager to see how heralded freshman Nick Karczynski will fare.
5. Oak Forest: The Bengals made big strides in 2013, going 17-4 in duals and sending the doubles team of Tom Dagenais and Matt Nadeau to state.
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Rami Ariabe, Oak Lawn, senior; Ryan Champlin, Lincoln-Way Central, senior; Tom Emola, Lincoln-Way East, senior; Jack Geissler, Joliet Catholic, sophomore; Steven Hill, De La Salle, senior; Sam Knuth, Lincoln-Way North, junior; Jeremy Miller, Homewood-Flossmoor, senior; Kyle Scheffers, Marian Catholic senior; Nick Urban, Lemont, junior; Brendan Wolan, Stagg, junior.
Updated: May 1, 2014 7:26AM
De La Salle has been blessed by having two of the best tennis players in school history in the same graduating class.
In the fall, senior Khalia Powell finished in the ninth- to 12-place slot in the girls tennis finals despite being unseeded. Her's was the highest finish in school history.
Now, Steven Hill will take aim at school history on the boys side. Jason Buegel finished sixth in 2000 to set the school mark.
Hill will have to put together a monster run in the state tourney for that to happen. He's played 14 downstate matches in a high school career that started at Lincoln-Way North for two years and has ended up at the Chicago school after he's moved from Frankfort to the Morgan Park/Beverly area.
Hill isn't making any predictions on where he'll finish, but said he would be "going in with the tenacious mind-set that I usually have.''
Hill said his "swiftness around the court" is a strength of his game. He wants to improve on his backhand and to keep his emotions in check.
"I get real stirred up," he said. "When that happens, it gets a little hectic up top. I've never been thrown out of a match, but I've gotten a good amount of warnings. I usually get the message and try to tone it down."
Veteran De La Salle coach Steve Hopkins hopes for a big finale to Hill's prep career.
"I find Steve to be a very hard working and focused young man who wants to do well in both the classroom and on the tennis court," Hopkins said. "I've enjoyed coaching Steve and look forward to him having a very successful year, though he does have his work cut out for him having to play against some top-notch competition this season in the Catholic League."
Hill grew up in Chicago and developed a love for tennis that started with a Clissold Elementary School after-school program called Love to Serve. A few years later, he loved everything about the game and chose to pursue it over basketball.
"I started out as a basketball player and I was pretty good," he said. "I wasn't bad on the court but when I was on the bench, my attention went everywhere. I was cool when I was in the game. But when it was time to sit down, my thoughts were everywhere. In tennis, you are always in the game. I needed a sport like that."
Hill said he's getting a lot of Division III looks and a few nibbles from Division I schools including Howard. Hill said he would wait until after the season to see where his future school will be.
It's no surprise that two of the better players in De La Salle history know each other well. Hill said he respects Powell but never has lost a match to her.
"I grew up playing tennis with her; I've known her for a long time," Hill said. "She doesn't beat me. I don't want to lose to a girl, but if she ever did beat me, I might start cheating."


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Support Group for Nurses
- 1Jul 6, '10 by firefly443I am an RN working to start nursing support groups at the hospital where I work. Do any of you have support groups for nurses at your hospital and would you go if it was offered? We are hoping to give nurses a place to talk and destress. Any ideas would be great! Thanks!
- 2Jul 6, '10 by BluegrassRNI'm being completely serious when I say....we have one and it's call the *bar*.
About 3 times a year, our floor organizes some outing. We usually go out to a chocolate/wine/coffee bar, and then those who want to go later can go out after the bar closes. We also have informal get togethers, maybe after a bad night we'll all go out for breakfast and unwind. This spring several of us did a 44 mile relay run. None of us are runners. It was pretty pathetic, absolutely hilarious, a wonderful bonding experience, and we are planning on doing it again next year.
For those who don't want to drink, they are welcome to come with us to the bar. However, I *do* like to drink, and I'm usually the one who organizes the outings. It's not my assigned job, I just do it because I like hanging out with my coworkers. The people who want to do something different are more that welcome to organize something else.
Our hospital is too small, I think, for a support group. I would honestly never go. I feel pretty supported and confident in my practice. If I had an issue, I'd take it to my director.
- 10Jul 6, '10 by Ruby VeeQuote from firefly443i'm not sure what your area and your workplace are like. i personally would not feel safe going to a support group where i work. even though it's supposed to be confidential (or at least, i'd hope it would be) i'd worry about any negative feelings i expressed getting back to management. it's happened.i am an rn working to start nursing support groups at the hospital where i work. do any of you have support groups for nurses at your hospital and would you go if it was offered? we are hoping to give nurses a place to talk and destress. any ideas would be great! thanks!
- 4Jul 6, '10 by PetiteOpRNNot only will it get back to management, it will get out to your coworkers -- the ones who contribute to the stress.
- 0Jul 6, '10 by CNL2BI think it's pretty sad state of affairs that this thread has even started. I also think it is a true testament to the reality that is nursing today. No one should need a support group for their JOB. Yes, I understand that sometimes we have catastrophic things happen at work that require debriefing, but generally professional debriefing is the exception to our practice, not the rule.
I don't see any accountants out there that say they need a support group.
OP, I am sorry you are having such a stressful time at work.
- 0Jul 6, '10 by PostOpPrincessI would think that the support group is for many other things going on in a person's life besides the job.
How about helping another nurse figure out how to handle a child who is having problems at school?
How about giving tips to new nurses when they are first time moms or dads?
How about giving information on how difficult grad school or how easy it may be?
Those kind of support groups are needed too.
- 5Jul 6, '10 by FribbletQuote from CNL2BAccountants have a support group. It's called AA.
I don't see any accountants out there that say they need a support group.
- 1Nov 27, '10 by s4bell1How sad that RN's would feel unsafe voicing concerns and/or frustrations. We are a profession. This is our career choice and YES we should be supporting each other. I think a group that focuses on uplifting the RN professional is needed in every realm of nursing. New RN's need support, seasoned RN's need support, and those becoming burnt out need support. Our hospital does not have such a group but I do think it is a well intentioned idea that should not be brushed off so quickly. Please let me know how it turns out for you. Like anything worth while...it talkes a while to work out the kinks but the end result will be rewarding
- 0Nov 27, '10 by carolmaccas66I tried to start up a monthly coffee club so we could all have a whinge & de-stress, but no-one was interested. Some said they have young families (understandable), and r tired from shiftwork, but I don't think people realise getting away from family & the work place can be a real tonic.
No-one wanted to make the effort.


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The Vampire Diaries to Explore Family, Friendship on Season 4by Matt Richenthal at . Comments
We may be months away from The Vampire Diaries Season 4 - an extra month, no less, with The CW pushing its fall premieres back until October - but producer Julie Plec was on hand for a panel at the ATX Television Festival in Austin this weekend and offered up a number of teases to keep fans buzzing throughout the summer.
And it all starts with a friendship that will turn into a major focus of the new season.
"I always look at Caroline as Stefan's future Lexi," Plec told an enthusiastic crowned. "You've seen little pockets of a friendship spark between them, and I see Caroline in the long run of the series becoming that important in Stefan's life."
What will bring the pair together when TVD returns? The desire to help Elena with her transition, Plec said, explaining that "Caroline is an acolyte of the Stefan school of sobriety."
Among other tidbits revealed at the panel:
Caroline and Matt will "have another moment," according to Plec.
Alaric may return, even with Matthew Davis starring on Cult and his character confirmed to be dead. "As long as Jeremy can see ghosts and Alaric is out there in the universe, then there's a window there," Plec said.
Without delving specifically into the love triangle, Plec did acknowledge that Damon has grown over three seasons, saying he has done terrible things in the "name of love, pain, abandonment, self-preservation, survival and family" and that "he's going to keep evolving and Elena's feelings for him are going to continue to evolve."
Finally, it's "time" for the arrival of Bonnie's dad, Plec spoiled: "This year is a big year of transitions. It's the end of senior year, and there's a rich home life for everybody we're going to explore."
Writing on Season 4 of The Vampire Diaries begins today. Which of these storylines has you most excited?
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I think elena wil develop the bad girl attitude from being a vampire, unable to adjust easily she will fall in with damon, while caroline and stephen try to reason with her they will get friendlier with each cuz of the common goal
the love triangle is complex! But then elena should give damon a chance,dont you think?
I really hope Elena and Damon get together. Damon loves Elena so much and has gone through so much heartbreak with her. I hated his character at first, but he has evolved so much and it would be great for him to finally get love from Elena.
omg she didt die
@Caitlyn just a FYI the author of vampire diaries really has no say in the books or show period, she was the author but the publisher is known for ghost writers. They are the ones with the say in both the books and show, the actual author was actually fired after the most recent book being published.
This series is not supposed to stay true to the books. That's what makes it such a good series. They are not striving to be the exact picture of the books, they are taking an already good basic story and growing on it. Yes that may seem disrespectful to the author, but she must have had some idea what she was signing on to. Regardless of changes, she must be intrigued to see her characters taking on different lives and choices. She must also love seeing that people, including the book fans, enjoy the show nonetheless.
And your comment about the Twilight author being on set so things didn't get changed? If you've actually read THOSE books, you'll know that 3/4 of the entire movie was different and she had no power in changing that or preventing it in the long haul. She did not go to set everyday to monitor everyones moves, she went to see her book grow into a movie franchise. Not to be a nitpicker and be bitter over changes. Just saying. Lay off maybe.
@fevie I think that even thought none of us want either one of the boys to be alone there's NO WAY IN HELL that either one of them would EVER be with Katherine again they have stated it before. But I think if the producers actually made her nicer maybe it could happen but that's not Katherine's personality at all.
...before the accident where elena meet damon..,it was said that elena ask damon what elena wants and damon say 'elena want love that consume her..,and also passion and adventure with a little bit of danger' and when elena ask what damon wants ..,damon say he wanted that elena have all what She wants..before damon compelled her to forget.. and @ the departed while talking to matt elena Say she want love that conSume her.. So i think this season 4 is very intriguing and interesting.. maybe katherine will end up to stefan..,and elena to damon..
REALLY? I'm always so disappointed when I read comments of fan pages with Series' like this. HAS ANYONE EVER ACTUALLY READ THE BOOKS? Why doesn't anyone ever mention them? ... Yes it's a fabulous show! But it's not JUST a show. It is a piece of art a writer created and darn it! THEY HAVE COMPLETELY TRASHED IT! The story line is so off its ridiculous. I hope she sues them like the writer of the Sookie Stack House Novels and is smart enough, like the woman who wrote the Twilight Saga, to GET HER BUTT ON SET! ... Again, I love this show. I'm just sick and tired of television using someone else's creation (characters, over all theme) and reinventing it. It's theft. I know she gave her permission. She probably LOVED the money at first. But I can't help but wonder if she watches it now what exactly she thinks. If I was her, I would be hurt and feel betrayed. And I'd make darn sure I had a better attorney the next time a Network wanted to buy my work - so it didn't get bastardized.
Damon deserves a litle bit of luv frm elena


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Back in 2006, I foolishly co-signed a 6-year auto loan for someone and they missed the very last payment on the account by 30 days. The credit union absolutely refused to give me a GW adjustment no matter what I tried, so I have to live with it. The ding is from March 2012 and I've been letting it age so I can move forward with my life, but now I'd like to request a CLI on my Bank of America 123 Cash Rewards Visa. My limit hasn't changed in two years and while the limit was decent at the time I got it during rebuilding, it no longer fits my financial needs.
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Louise Barden moved to Memphis from North Carolina in 1988, shortly after graduating from Florida State University. Her father had taken a job at FedEx, so the Bluff City quickly became home to a woman who had spent her youth bouncing around the country in a military family. Twenty years later, well into a rising career with First Tennessee Bank, Barden learned how quickly the business world could be turned upside down.
"I became a severe workaholic [in 2008]," says Barden, interviewed in her 10th-floor office in the First Tennessee building downtown. Upon being named executive vice president for corporate banking, Barden was greeted by the most dramatic economic crisis in generations. "We were understaffed. There was a lot of credit deterioration and a lot of pressure from the regulators to clean things up.
"[The financial meltdown] made me more patient, but also more cautious in some regards," Barden says. "Our job is risk mitigation, so it has certainly enlightened me to the extraordinary number of risks that are out there. We tended to think of performance deterioration as being 10 to 15 percent. Most companies we deal with hadn't dealt with severe revenue reductions. But during the late-2008 and 2009 period, we saw really good customers with 25 to 40 percent losses in top-line revenue.
"Fortunately, most of our clients have taken really hard steps and cut expenses," Barden continues. "Most are on stable footing now."
Barden oversees a division with 28 employees, one responsible for managing a portfolio of more than $2 billion, with more than $65 million in annual revenue. Leadership is at a distinct premium in this new economic world, where risk has been redefined and credit much more a privilege than a right. Barden describes herself as an analytical leader (in contrast to some of the social leaders she teamed with for Leadership Memphis). When she reflects on her eight months in the Leadership Memphis program, the word that keeps coming up is connectivity.
"I was in a group made up largely of people new to Memphis," says Barden. "They were all established leaders, but from entirely different disciplines. I spend most of my time in the business world, with other bankers and CFOs. My class was at least 75 percent nonprofit executives. Some of them were corporate oriented, but everybody had a chance to see how much all these agencies are doing for the city, and how important it is to help each other. Even though I've been here 20 years, there were places we visited that were new to me." (Each Leadership Memphis meeting takes place at a unique venue, pertinent to that day's topic of discussion.)
As she met and got to know her LM classmates, Barden found herself gaining more from those around her than from any self-reflection the program offered. "It wasn't so much about developing yourself as a leader," she says. "It was about bringing your leadership skills to a new level for the Memphis community. Think about your leadership skills beyond your micro world. All of us, as individuals, need to get out and use our leadership skills to embrace the community. It's that connectivity between different groups."
Barden mentions a familiar philosophical irony to the way Memphians view their city, one that can often be measured on a negative/positive scale based on the length of time spent here. "The goal of Leadership Memphis is to build up the city," says Barden, "and build up the city by building up neighborhoods and communities. And the main thing that came out of the class discussion was that folks who have been here a long time tend to think negatively about the city. But most of the new folks had a different impression. They were positive and readily able to call out the things that are good about the city. A resolution the class made is that we have to be the people who speak positively about Memphis."
Among the topics Barden's class covered was education in Memphis, with two full days devoted to an area that has burdened city leaders for decades. Speakers included the superintendents for Memphis City and Shelby County Schools. "We have a couple of severe problems," notes Barden. "Our education level is not where we need it to be. And we have too high a poverty level. They go together. Everyone has to contribute to those needs. The city has to support those [impoverished] communities. This isn't a new idea. It's perhaps one that's undersold, how much work and effort is going into this. Our group generally felt that the media is fairly negative in its portrayal. When people came to talk with us about the school consolidation, there was a lot of positive there."
How exactly does a group of established leaders — with a variety of credentials — tackle a problem as profound as poverty (and its impact on education)? "Everyone can do something, no matter how little," says Barden. "Participating where you can, supporting your schools, supporting your neighborhood. Our group was connected to the Binghamton neighborhood. Just going to Binghamton and using the restaurants, for instance, can help lift a community."
Barden chuckles when she reflects on one exercise that led to gifts her class donated to a community. She's been sworn to secrecy on the details, but let's just say her team did some "building" beyond metaphorical terms. Brainpower goes a long way, but there comes a time for hands-on action. All a part of modern leadership, the Louise Barden way.
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