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Sandra of Alexandria, VA writes:
I truly can't figure out what is going on. So, I was reading through your blog to try and locate the answer. However, we are all so different, aren't we. :) I am a 5'6, 125lbs, women. I had an injury and herniated 2 disks in my neck a few years ago.
Here is my story in brief form: I had a Select Comfort mattress for about 11 years. It was a great mattress for me, except after my injury it made a huge difference in how comfortable that mattress was. The bed became increasingly uncomfortable and had a huge divit in the center. So, fast forward... about 2 months ago I start mattress shoping. I tried a Sealy South Court that felt great in the store, but was way too hard when delivered, I couldn't even sleep on it. The people at the store allowed me to exchange it (for a fee) for their Gold/Tan Sleep to Live brand 400 series. I have never had lower back pain until I tried that thing. It was horrible. The store told me that it was probably a defected mattress and they wanted to make me "happy" and allowed me to exchange it for "what would be perfect support" the Green 400. I don't know if these matresses are all defective or it is just me, but again I am having very bad lower and middle back pain on this mattress. It also feels very lumpy. I have had it for a week now. Do you think it will get better if I just stick with it? Have you heard anything great about these mattress? What would you suggest would work for me - should I try a latex? I like the Nature's Rest. Is S&F's latex just as good?
Thank you so much for your time. I can not tell you how frustrating and expensive this ordeal has been. I truly appreciate any help you can give me. All the Best to you!
Hi Sandra,
You wandered into one of the most expensive stores in the US. And even though you over paid for the South Court, (everybody does), you could have minimized your dilemma by simply getting a soft topper for that. Instead, you exchanged it for, not one, but two of the worst mattresses on the market. The only reviews I hear about those beds are bad. And if you check with the BBB, the reviews on that store are also bad.
Shopping and research is something you do before you buy. Now is too late.
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We checked into the run-down 19th-century château, wondering what a great chef could possibly be doing in a place like this. Our top-floor room was shabbily furnished in faded red brocades, without a snippet of style. Looking for escape, I went down to the "bar"—a couple of worn armchairs and two tables—for an apéritif. Though I was sitting just a few feet from the receptionist, she was chatting with the bellman, and no one offered me a drink. Finally I had to ask. As I sipped my Ricard, several couples stopped by the front desk. "Oh, we really love our room!" one woman said. "Love the décor," a second couple said. They all seemed to be in a great mood. I looked around for a hidden video eye: Was I on a Gallic version of Candid Camera?
In the château's restaurant, L'Oison—with its crystal chandeliers and heavy red curtains—I ordered the multi-course chef's tasting menu. Etchebest's cooking was no less than stunning. He used regional ingredients in a very modern way, and his flavors were clean and surprising. The result was much lighter and more refined than traditional Perigordian cuisine. A delicate ravioli of langoustine in a frothy cream sauce sat atop julienned cucumbers tinged with cumin. Lasagne of seared foie gras and wild mushrooms were heightened by an extravagant black truffle emulsion. And could those crunchy little garlicky matchsticks actually be cèpes?The sleek tableware from Spain—a white Bidasoa porcelain plate with an oversized rim and a teacup-sized depression in the center—contrasted with the décor of the room as much as Etchebest's cooking did. A trio of Grand Cru chocolate desserts attested to his skills as a pastry chef as well.
The next morning I asked to see some other rooms in the château, determined to solve the conundrum of the gushing guests. The tour was led by Etchebest, who, as I learned, is general manager as well as chef; he and his wife, Dominique, have undertaken to turn around the long-neglected hotel. Besides putting in his new menu, he told me, they were two-thirds of the way through renovating the rooms. The entire second floor was finished, and he showed me the new rooms. Whimsical (Louis XV chairs upholstered in tangerine-hued crushed velvet), and playing on local themes (the Dordogne room has furniture made from sticks and rocks), they were more stylish and appealing than anything else we'd seen in the Dordogne. These were the rooms occupied by the giddy guests; bad luck had put us on the floor that had yet to be redone.
Much of Château des Reynats' renovation will be completed by this summer. And five euros says Etchebest will be the region's next big star.

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Caring For, and Learning From, a Relative with Intellectual Disabilities
Susie Breitenstein, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, is an assistant professor at the Rush University College of Nursing and a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Nurse Faculty Scholar. Breitenstein is a child and adolescent psychiatric clinical nurse specialist; she works with children and families with developmental and intellectual disorders.
My Uncle Greg was born in 1947. He was the 5th of six children. About six months after his birth, my grandparents were advised to place him in an institution. Greg had the genetic disorder, Trisomy 21, more commonly known as Down Syndrome. In 1947, there were few services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and very little expectations for independence and cognitive and social abilities. In fact, institutionalization was considered the best option for the child and family. My grandparents rejected this option and chose to keep him at home and raise him with his siblings. This was not an easy decision as they were told that he would never walk, learn, or participate in society.
Throughout his life my grandparents, Greg's siblings, their spouses, and his 25 nieces and nephews took great joy in his accomplishments and his personality. After he learned to walk, every evening my grandfather would take him on a walk in the neighborhood. When he learned new things, his family rejoiced. When he participated in family, religious and social events, we applauded. When he sang 'Silent Night' off key, we beamed.
Greg was full of life—the friendliest and happiest person I've known.
During Greg's life, many changes occurred regarding understanding of Down Syndrome and treatment options for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. In fact, in 1959, the chromosomal abnormality causing Down Syndrome was discovered. In the 1960s there emerged the field of developmental pediatrics and understanding that an enriched environment can support cognitive function. In the 1970s, the right of every child to a free and appropriate education was established.
Parenting and caring for any child has its ups and downs and it is the same with a child with Down Syndrome. The challenge with a child with Down Syndrome, however, is that depending on the child, the level of independence varies. In my uncle's case, he was not able to live independently, needed assistance with activities of daily living, and required lifelong care. Greg could not be left alone as he loved the outdoors and frequently wandered outside, he had chronic respiratory problems, and toilet training was a huge undertaking. In his early years, because there was no school for him, so my grandmother spent most days with him. Later, as more services and programs were available he was able to participate in a workshop and social events.
There were emotional and financial challenges associated with caring for a child and dependent adult. In fact, more challenges arose as my grandparents aged and started to make a plan for his care after they were no longer able to care for him. They transitioned him to a group home prior to their inability to care for him.
My family was fortunate in that they were able to support his transition. However, today with shrinking state budgets and funding, many families with adult children with Intellectual Disabilities are unable to make these transitions to alternative living situations until the caregiver is physically unable to provide the care.
My uncle died eleven years ago. His last years were not easy for him. My grandparents had died while he was living in a group home. He developed dementia and became agitated, impulsive, and required several hospitalizations. After his death, his family came together to celebrate his life.
Our family was blessed to have my uncle; his presence in our lives was a gift, bringing immense joy. Greg was the keeper and originator of many family traditions. In fact, he lives on through these traditions.
There are support groups for those experiencing challenges similar to those my family faced:
National Down Syndrome Society - www.ndss.org
National Down Syndrome Congress - www.ndsccenter.org
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On The Trail
News from Monday's Filing
On Monday, Mike filed more than 13,000 petition signatures from Hoosiers in all 92 counties to secure a place on the ballot for the May 8th primary. Below is a sample of some of the news coverage from this major milestone for the campaign:
AP: Indiana gubernatorial candidates gear up
Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Pence turned in more than 13,000 signatures from supporters to get his name on the statewide ballot for governor. Pence and about 100 supporters walked 92 boxes of signatures Monday morning to the Indiana Elections Division. "Today, I'm going to make it official," he said to cheers outside the Indiana Government Center South in downtown. "I am seeking the Republican nomination for governor of the state of Indiana."
Indianapolis Star: Front-runner Pence is first to turn in signatures to get on ballot
Standing next to his wife, Karen, Pence said Monday that he plans a positive, issues-oriented campaign. Pence said he wants to bring a "common-sense and common values" approach to the office. And he wants to build upon the work of Gov. Mitch Daniels, who is in his eighth and final year as governor. "It is going to be a people-centered campaign that will carry our message for an even better Indiana to the four corners of the state," Pence said. "And we will be carrying our message to every community, in the city and on the farm."
WIBC: Pence Files Petitions for Gubernatorial Bid
Pence led a brigade of supporters in carrying 92 boxes, one for each county, into the Indiana Election Division office. He boasts he collected nearly triple the required 45-hundred signatures.
Evansville Courier & Press: Indiana gov hopefuls get ready for ballot
As supporters crowded behind him, Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Pence dropped off boxes containing 13,000 petition signatures to get himself onto the ballot for the Indiana governor's race. That made him the first candidate to file for the governor's race. "We're going to have to have a governor that's willing to stand up to the avalanche of federal red tape and government programs that are stifling our economy and stifling our growth," he said.
WSCH 99.3 FM: Mike Pence Makes Gubernatorial Run Official
It was no surprise that Mike Pence would file to run for Indiana's next governor.The current Sixth District Congressman has been campaigning and vocally promoting himself since announcing his intentions last May. What was a surprise, however, was the overwhelming number of petitions Pence brought with him to the Secretary of State's Election Division office at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis on Monday.


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Mr. John and Mrs. Samantha Holt
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Mr. and Mrs. Holt
John and Samantha
Mr. John Holt and Mrs. Samantha Thuente
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On the outer envelope:If a woman uses her maiden name professionally and socially, the outer envelope should read:
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Medical marijuana and post-traumatic stress disorder: Vet petitions Board of Health
At 11 a.m. this morning, vets, lawyers and activists hope to present a petition to Ned Calonge, Colorado's chief medical officer, asking that post-traumatic stress disorder be added to a list of conditions that can be treated by medical marijuana.Brian Vicente.
The battle over PTSD and medical marijuana has been going on for months, notes Grimsinger's attorney, Sensible Colorado's Brian Vicente -- and he doesn't expect it to be easily won.
"What has happened in the past is, Dr. Calonge has out of hand rejected any petition that's come his way and not allowed a public hearing," Vicente says. "But we think at the very least this deserves a public hearing. We think the petition shows beyond a shadow of a doubt that certain individuals who have PTSD benefit from medical marijuana, and we hope the state will recognize that."
Also arguing on behalf of this action is Kevin Grimsinger, who's become the Colorado poster child for PTSD and medical marijuana. Grimsinger, an Army veteran who lost parts of both legs to an Afghanistan mine, is the face of the current fight. Earlier this week, he was profiled by Denver Post columnist Susan Greene, and he'll speak at today's rally, which will take place at the health department's offices, at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South.
According to Vicente, Grimsinger represents plenty of fellow men and women in uniform who feel as he does but are reticent to take a public stand.
"We've been hearing from veterans for years who have been injured in the line of duty protecting our country and have PTSD related to that," he says. "And they're concerned about the lack of veteran access for medical marijuana for PTSD. Currently, veterans face criminal prosecution for possessing or using medical marijuana to alleviate any sort of medical condition, and we just think that's unconscionable. People who have served our country deserve the best access to health care possible, and we want to make sure Kevin and folks like him have that access."
These arguments were marshaled in March, when Boulder Representative Sal Pace presented an amendment to list PTSD among conditions that can be treated by medical marijuana. At the time, the health department actively fought against the amendment, with staffers passing out a document to legislators arguing against this change, which was eventually voted down.
This move chagrined the likes of Wanda James and Drew Milburn, both of whom are dispensary owners and veterans who say they've seen medical marijuana help those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. In addition, Sensible Colorado has spent weeks talking to vets about the PTSD issue and gathering data that's part of the petition.
The document "lays out the multitude of research that shows many people finding relief for PTSD symptoms by using medical marijuana," Vicente allows. "There are studies from abroad and studies from the U.S. that show this. And really, the state has a very low bar in that, as per the constitution, they must accept petitions to expand treatable conditions, and the petitioner only has to show that the individual 'might' benefit from the use of medical marijuana. The word 'might' is written in the constitution."
As such, Vicente goes on, petitioners don't have to incontrovertibly prove that medical marijuana is beneficial to everyone with post-traumatic stress disorder -- just that it might help them.
"We feel it's a fairly reasonable standard," he maintains, "and we want to make sure doctors have this possible treatment in their arsenal, and are able to advise patients to use it as necessary -- especially veterans, who are in a very difficult quandary. Most Veterans Administration doctors will not recommend medical marijuana, because it's federally a Schedule 1 controlled substance, which means it has no medical efficacy in the federal government's view."
Thanks to this designation, Vicente says, "we've heard from dozens of veterans that if they choose medical marijuana, and their VA doctor learns about it, they can be taken off all medicine. And we find that incredibly disturbing."
Calonge has not been receptive to such arguments in the past -- so what are the options for Grimsinger and Vicente if he rejects their call for public hearings on the PTSD issue?
"I think they're setting themselves up for a costly lawsuit," Vicente says. "And I also think it's poor public policy and disrespectful of our veterans."
Look below to get more details about this morning's event, as well as to look at a letter from Grimsinger to Calonge and the petition in its entirety:
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Page two of our repair and troubleshooting tips for the AT&T and Lucent Merlin Legend
telephone systems covers repair issues that may occur with a single or group of Lucent
Merlin Legend phones.
To begin, Merlin Legend has the capacity for 200 Lucent MLX
telephones and should a single phone become a repair issue the most likely cause
originate with the cable, jacks and the device. However there are telephone systems
repair issues that can arise from the Merlin Legend control cabinets. The main cabinet
or expansion cabinets, expansion modules, power units and telephone lines. These
problems will usually affect more than a single Merlin Legend telephone, yet it could
Check the Phone by exchanges the non working phone with a known working telephone of the same Merlin Legend MLX model. Make sure the exchange includes line cords, as well as hand set cords.
All MLX telephone systems jacks are the same and most of the function of two different models should work with jacks installed for a different model. Programming may be different and might cause confusion. Using the same model of Phone will import the same features and programming from the telephone system.
If you know the telephone system port location of the control cabinet, directly connecting the telephone to it's extension port would eliminate or confirm a cable repair issue.
If the problem is with the telephone set, the best repair method would be to replace the telephone, or if possible replace the component of the phone, cord, handset, etc.
If the repair problem exist with the telephone system port, moving the cable at the phone system carrier may resolve the problem, of course the extension number will be changed, however if you are familiar with programming of the Merlin Legend you will be able to make changes in system programming to restore the values of the old port to the new port. The quickest method would be to use extension copy moving the values to the new port.
Lucent Merlin Legend Expansion Carrier
Knowing the physical location of each telephone extension in a Lucent Merlin Legend telephone system gives an advantage in troubleshooting the telephone system should a need for repair occur. Knowing which port a particular is connected to will save time when troubleshooting telephones. To make a map or chart you will simply make a two column list label on column port number and the second column telephone extensions. Take a Merlin Legend MLX telephone to the Control Unit disconnect the first extension briefly and insert the telephone you are using to identify the telephone extension connected to that port. Press intercom and dial (Feature 00) the telephone display will give the extension number assigned to the Port. Do this for each extension port on the telephone system and in the future you will be able to identify where each telephone connects to the Lucent Merlin Legend telephone System. AT&T and Lucent Merlin Legend telephone systems ports are Installed from Merlin Legend MLX 408 expansion modules and MLX 008 expansion modules . The eight jacks located at the bottom of the 408 modules are the ports for MLX telephone extensions the four top jacks are for the four telephone lines the module supports. The count starts from the left as the first slot of the main control carrier and continues right with the next MLX 408 or MLX 008 module. Ports of each module is counted from bottom to top.
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Last week, I was fortunate enough to be part of history! To celebrate the launch of the new Glorietta mall, the organizers decided to break the Guinness World record of having the most people modeling on a catwalk. I knew that it was going to be a crazy, busy event so I dressed up in the comfiest way possible. Soft layers, minimal accessories & flats are a MUST since there will be fittings & a lot of running backstage. I'm so lucky my mom is a make up artist so I was able to avoid the long line/wait for hair & make up! I always request for smoky eyes since it's the look that best highlights my features & goes well with any outfit.
Congratulations to AVA & Globe Tattoo for a successful event and thank you also to Folded & Hung for letting us model your clothes! :)
Black halter top from Mango, black shorts from Better than Naked
Flats from Crocs
Studded vest from Forever 21, necklace from SM Accessories
Hair tie from Goody
David & I had a difficult time taking outfit shots because it was soooo windy! I couldn't even look at the camera properly! Haha Have a great week ahead! xx
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Benchmarks - Copy
Directory Copy From NAS - 64kB reads
Directory Copy To NAS - Predominantly 64kB writes, wide scattering under 16kB
File Copy From NAS - 4GB file copy, 64kB reads
File Copy To NAS - 64kB writes
The battle rages on in this last benchmark graph. We can't definitely call a winner based on performance, both NAS perform so well and have their strong and weak points.
One thing is certain though; 10GbE is able to increase the performance of most tasks and will accelerate your office productivity.


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I bought this mirror that's a bright, gaudy gold. What kind of stain could I use to tone it down? Should I paint it instead? |
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Watered down black or brown paint might work. It might also look nice with a antique shade of 'rub and buff' on it letting a bit of the brighter gold show through. I'd keep it metallic looking regardless. There are some nice looking metallic spray paints you could try. It's a beautiful mirror! |
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Watering down the paint may make it too runny and difficult to control....onother option (and there are many) is using a gel stain, "Burnt Umber" is the most used color for antiquing, I think. If it were mine, I'd experiment with a "dry brush" technique first with paint I had or buy a cheap sample...it would take very little paint. Just barely dip the brush tips in paint, dab brush on paper towel to remove paint, then apply the minimal amount left on brush in a criss-cross or stipple way- rub off what ever you don't like while paint is still wet. You can probably YouTube search "dry brush technique" and see different application how to's. It's fun! If you don't like what you get from playing around...you can always paint it a sold color....and begin again.... I have a beat-up gilded frame mirror that is antiqued with flat cream paint- it has an french antique look - it was a gift from my mom, an estate sale purchase- just saying that light tones can calm down the shine too. Your mirror looks nice above that dresser : ) |
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link below to answers to this similar question..... |
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Thanks for the answers. I bought Valspar antiquing stain at Lowes and I have some Minwax stain in a walnut color. Would you go with one of those or just craft paint? |
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Early Soy Exposure Doesn't Make Boys More Feminine
One of the concerns most often raised by anti-soy groups is that because soy contains high levels of isoflavones, which mimic the female sex hormone estrogen, chronic exposure to high levels of soy in early life can lead to more feminine and less fertile males. However a new study, published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives last month, has found that early life exposure to soy products does not result in more feminine behaviour in younger children.
The study, conducted by researchers at the Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), involved 3,664 boys and 3,412 girls who were 3.5 years of age. The researchers evaluated the childrens PSAI scores, which is a measure of the type of gender-linked activities a child participates in (higher scores indicate more masculine play while lower scores indicate more feminine play).
The researchers found that neither early soy exposure (exposure to soy milk or formula at <4 months age and/or sustained use at 6 months), or late soy exposure (soy milk or formula use between 4-15 months of age), were associated with PSAI scores in males. Interestingly, early soy exposure was associated with slightly higher (more masculine) PSAI scores in girls although scores were still in the normal range. Late soy exposure did no significantly influence PSAI scores in girls.
Other factors associated with higher PSAI scores in both boys and girls included: smoking during pregnancy, presence of an older brother, and advanced maternal age. Higher levels of maternal education were associated with lower PSAI scores in boys and higher PSAI scores in girls. Children, particularly boys, who had been primarily breast fed during infancy tended to have sightly lower PSAI scores than formula fed children.
The research comes on the back of several other studies published in the last few years that have looked at the effect of soy foods on males. One well known study, published in 2008 by researchers at the Harvard School for Public Health, found that those who consumed soy based foods on a regular basis had lower sperm concentrations than those who consumed little or no soy. The findings were controversial however in that the relationship was only significant in overweight and obese men, and only for those at the highest end for soy food consumption.
Other studies have found no relationship between soy intake and sperm quality. In 2008, Canadian researchers looked at the effects of soy protein isolate and milk protein isolate on sperm quality in 32 healthy males. No significant differences were found in sperm count, motility, or morphology, between the soy and milk protein groups. The researchers concluded that "Consumption of soy protein of low or high isoflavone content does not adversely affect semen quality in a sample of healthy adult men."
Further evidence against a relationship between soy intake and male fertility can be found by the observation that Asian males tend to have similar levels of fertility to Caucasian men, despite consuming much more soy, although any differences in fertility due to soy consumption may be masked by the fact that Asian men are less likely to be overweight or obese than their Caucasian counterparts (obesity is a fairly strong risk factor for low fertility).
In any event, scientific evidence to date does not support a strong link between soy intake and either femininity, or lower levels of fertility in males and parents should not be unduly concerned about introducing soy products to their children for these reasons.


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Craycraft is a populated place located in Adair County at latitude 37.094 and longitude -85.203.
The elevation is 948 feet. Craycraft appears on the Montpelier U.S. Geological Survey Map. Adair County is in the Central Time Zone (UTC -6 hours).
Adair County: Cities & Towns | ZIP Codes | Schools | Features (airports, churches, hospitals, etc.)
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Craycraft, KY
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A Very British Trip Report (Cruise Edition) Day 7
DAY 7 WEDNESDAY 21st MAY
Whos going: Me: Kev, 45. Wife: Tam, 39. Daughter 1: India, 12. Daughter 2: Georgia, 9. Want to know any more than that? Go look at http://freespace.virgin.net/kevin.stringer/index.htm its really not too painful. The alarm goes off at 6:00 am when we are all sound asleep. Thank you Disney for allowing us just enough time to recover from the 5 hour time difference before making us rise at this awful hour to go through immigration prior to enjoying the delights of St Thomas. Never mind, this is the first REAL day of our holiday because . er . Because I say it is ok? Down in Rockin Bar D we line up at 6:30 am as instructed. We meet Mandy and Mark. Mark says I hope the photos turn out ok. What photos? The ones I took of you last night dancing with a beer in your hand. Doh! I can only pray for some disaster to occur at the processing lab. Tam is not feeling all that special again and we ask at Guest Services about whether she should see someone. As soon as she mentions she has been sick they tell her she must go to the medical centre when it opens at 9:30 am. I suppose they are still being extra careful after the Norwalk virus thing. Plans for an early exit from the ship are now well and truly scuppered. Tam has taken a sea sickness tablet and has started to feel a little better, so we go to Parrot Cay for breakfast where the chef prepares my usual omelette. Its like watching an artist at work. Back in the room we get ready for the day and then go to deck 10 to pick up some towels and enjoy the view over the harbour. Its very pretty with lots of small boats bobbing around. The Explorer of the Seas pulls in behind us. Late again, eh boys? Our ships better than your ship! Our ships better than your ship! Down to the medical centre at opening time where Tam fills in copious forms detailing every event from conception to present day and eventually gets to see the old doc. When I say old this is not entirely accurate. Nearly all the staff are female and some of them are rather attractive. Im thinking of developing a quick allergy myself. We finally manage to leave the ship at 11:00 am with Tam feeling much better. We get a taxi from the port to Megans Bay ($6 each plus $3 entry to the beach) and the lady driver (must be my lucky day) gives us a lot of information about the place as we go. Megans Bay was left to the people of St Thomas with the stipulation that no hotels can be built on it. This is what you think a tropical beach should look like. A mile of pure white sand bordered with palm trees and vegetation, the sea is even more turquoise than yesterday. Lots of people remain by the stretch of beach where the taxis drop off, but we walk right up to the far end where there is hardly anyone about. The girls go straight into the water closely followed by Tam. I realise things are back to normal for her when she says Im starving. Then, at 12:30 pm, a most undesirable event occurs. The wind gets up, the clouds roll in and it starts to rain. Flippin cheek! Doesnt it know Im on holiday? Its still warm so the girls carry on building sandcastles and playing in the surf, while Tam and I sit under a tree and wander where we can get a blanket for our legs. It starts to pour down so we take cover and survey the scene for half an hour or so until it eases off. The taxi ride back is in a vehicle that looks vaguely like the trucks you ride in on Kilimanjaro Safaris. There are 15 of us crammed in and we get some magnificent views of both sides of the island. I have to say that I enjoy St Thomas more than St Maarten. They are quite different from one another. St Maarten struck me as being poorer than St Thomas and is more old Caribbean. The buildings are probably more authentic and we certainly see more locals than tourists. St Thomas looks more modern (at least the part we saw), altogether more Americanised. Not that I think this is a bad thing. As Ive already said, I prefer St Thomas, I think it is prettier. Back on board the Magic we have lunch of hamburgers and chicken sandwiches which Tam declares the best meal of the holiday so far as her appetite is now fully restored. A quick trip to the stateroom and then we are off again, this time on the tramway (a cable car) up the mountain beside the port. The view from the top is fantastic, especially of the Magic and that inferior white boat beside it. There is a bar and a few shops up the top, but it is still quite expensive at $15 for adults and $7.50 for children. A quick look around the shops and its back on board at 4:15 pm. Just before 5:00 the Magic leaves port. We pass the white ship and wave to the sad souls aboard. Sympathetic lot us Disney cruisers. Its strange how quickly you come to view the ship as home. We return to the wild ocean. Its actually more of a tame ocean at this point. Ive seen rougher billiard tables. Lets hope thats not tempting fate as its overcast and trying to rain. We all shower and get ready for the evening. I wear a suit and tie as we are going to Palo tonight. First we are off to the theatre to watch Who Wants to be a Mouseketeer. This obviously runs in a similar format to the TV show. They choose a contestant by row and seat number then, if its a child, a parent can go up with them and if its a parent a child comes up with them to sit in the hot seat. There are 3 lifelines: 50/50, ask the audience and ask the panel. The panel are chosen from volunteers and one of them is Cindy, the lady who took Georgia to the cinema the other day. There are 10 Disney related questions and if you get all 10 correct you get a free 7 night cruise for 2 people! The first question is worth $20, the second $40 etc up to $80 for the 4th, which is the first point at which your money is safe. The 7th question is for $175 and this is the next safe point. So off we go to pick the contestant. Row L. Thats our row. Seat number 33. Hold on, whys everyone looking at me? Oh, oh. In a theatre containing approx 700 people, Im the one! I grab hold of India and push her up on stage, hiding behind her. We are introduced to the audience and India sits in the hot seat with me standing behind her. The first couple of questions are quite easy so we are up to $40, but the third one has us stumped. How many legs support Spaceship earth? Im convinced its 3, but thats not one of the options. The chap running the game says its better to take a 50/50 than ask the audience as there are may be a lot of CMs out there who are very knowledgeable and you should keep this up your sleeve for later. We go 50/50 and get left with 4 or 6. Great. WE are very nearly going for 4 when Rich (the question master) says Its REALLY big! At this point I finally work out that they hold your hand up to $80 so you go home with something. A quick change of mind and India answers 6. Correct! Im still going to look for myself in Epcot next week. We get the next question right as well so weve now got $100. The next question is a bit tricky. Which of the following Disney films has the most songs: a. Song of the South b. Cinderella c. Alice in Wonderland d. The Jungle Book India thinks its The Jungle Book, but Im not so sure. We ask the panel. Cindy and the rest of them come up trumps with Alice in Wonderland. We agree and now have $125. The next question is also difficult: In what State is the film Old Yeller set? a. Wyoming b. Arizona c. Kansas d. Texas We dont really have a clue, so we ask the audience who have to clap and cheer as the answers are read out. There doesnt seem much in it, but Texas seems the loudest, so India says that. Correct! We now have a guaranteed $175 and are 3 questions away from a free 7 night cruise! The next question comes up. In the animated TV series, which of the following is not one of the Mighty Ducks? a. Slapshot b. Grin c. Another one we cant think of d. Nosedive No lifelines left, its a 4 to 1 shot. We go for Grin. Wrong. Its Slapshot. Thats the only one I knew was an ice hockey term, so probably would have been the last one Id have picked. Never mind, we had a great time and have ended up $175 richer. We go backstage where we sign a form to say we are not Cast Members and have the $175 added to our stateroom balance. We are also given a Who Wants to be a Mousketeer Contestant pin, which we are told is quite rare and can sometimes be found swapping hands on e-bay for up to $200. Very nice. We return to our seats to watch the rest of the show. The last couple on (a father and son) go all the way to the cruise question. (How come I know the answer to most of their questions?) It is another Mighty Ducks question where you have to name their manager. The answer is Phil but they get it wrong. Shows that nobody must watch the Mighty Ducks. Tam and I are off to Palo, so the girls decide to have pizza from Pinocchios and then go to the kids club. Palo is a much more intimate dining experience than the other large (yet lovely) restaurants. You sit at your own table in an Italian style restaurant. I would rate this on a par with somewhere like Jiko. The only difference is this one is free! You only pay $5 each plus gratuity and beverages. With a $30 bottle of wine our bill is still $57, but a great meal. Tam starts with a salad as shes still being a little careful, while I get all adventurous and opt for the calamari. This isnt bad. Not so amazing that I would rush out and have it again quickly, but fine. For main course Tam has the wild mushroom risotto and I plump for the filet mignon. Both are excellent. For dessert we have the signature dish of the restaurant, Chocolate Souffle. Id read so much about this that I was prepared to be disappointed, but Im not. It really is superb. Just the right blend of spongy chocolate and gooey liquid centre. Liz from Manchester is our server and she is wonderful too. Tam and I both agree this is the best overall dining experience on the cruise. By the way, its belting down with rain outside and just before we start our meal I glance out of the window to see a couple of bedraggled waifs trying to peer in. What are the parents thinking letting children roam around like that? Hang on, theyre ours! Theyve been trying to find something to eat as both Pinocchios and Plutos are shut, I presume because of the weather. I go out to talk to them and they eventually go to eat with Fred and Natalyn at Parrot Cay. After our meal Tam and I return to the stateroom to get changed. We find India and Georgia there. Georgia didnt want to go to the kids club and poor India bursts into tears as she really wanted to go and watch them make Flubber. Even though shes a little madam sometimes, Georgia doesnt like to see India upset, so agrees to go in the end. Once actually there, they enjoy it enormously. Me and Tam go to Rockin Bar D to watch a comedy magician. Again, first class entertainment. Its 80s night afterward, but Tam is once again slipping into the arms of Morpheus, so we go back to the stateroom around 11:30 pm. Quite an eventful day! |
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Phew, the tension!! Back to the swotting for you four, was it Shirley's fault for not rehearsing you properly at the SW meet? I thought you were going to win that cruise!! Shame on you for not knowing your Mighty Ducks and letting the UKDIS down....
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Fantastic that you got to go up on stage - I do hope you were wearing something tasteful
I would have no clue about the Mighty Ducks (sorry Fiona) !!
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A fun read as usual. Carolyn
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Wow what a great day! Who are the Mighty Ducks?
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Sounds like fun was had by all. I wouldn't have had a clue about the Mighty Ducks either.
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Actually Sam I had my suit on as we were going off to Palo afterwards.
Didn't let the UK DIS down on the sartorial front even if the knowledge was not quite up to winning a cruise. Kev |
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Ok then!!! Glad to hear that Tam made a quick recovery
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Wow! You got to be a contestant on Mouseketeer - what a very cool memory!
I got chosen for the panel last August and that was 'bad' enough, being on stage infront of the people made me nervous enough answering our questions - I don't think I could ever do the contestant bit - I'd be a gibbering mess. (What do you mean, 'what's new?' ) Congrats on hitting the $175 mark
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Makes 4 servings (as part of mezedes)
Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr (includes draining)
- 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt (14 to 16 ounces; preferably Greek)
- 1 (14- to 16-ounce) seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped), peeled, halved lengthwise, and cored
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 medium garlic cloves
If using a regular supermarket brand of yogurt (not Greek), drain in a paper-towel-lined sieve set over a bowl 1 hour. Discard liquid.
While yogurt drains, cut cucumber into 1/2-inch cubes. Transfer to another sieve set over a bowl and toss with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, then drain 1 hour. Rinse cucumber and pat dry.
Mince and mash garlic to a paste with remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt using a large heavy knife. Stir together yogurt, cucumbers, garlic paste, and salt to taste in a bowl.
Cooks' note: Cucumbers in yogurt can be made 2 hours ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.
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- Calories83
- Carbohydrates9 g (3%)
- Fat4 g (6%)
- Protein4 g (9%)
- Saturated Fat2 g (11%)
- Sodium923 mg (38%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat0 g
- Fiber1 g (2%)
- Monounsaturated Fat1 g
- Cholesterol14 mg (5%)
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India: Technology in a Thatch Hut
During our recent travels, we spent some time in India learning more about the cultural landscape and the great work some ministries are doing there. While we were visiting different areas, I took this picture. Located in a poor village, this thatch hut has no running water or sewer, yet it does have satellite TV.
The government has created some initiatives that help make televisions more widely available, but the contrast is still surprising. It makes me wonder how having access to information might change poverty over the course of generations.
It also got me thinking…someone living in these conditions could be exposed to the Gospel while watching their satellite television. From a thatch hut in India, the poorest of the poor could hear a message of hope from somewhere across the globe.
If that's possible, then what could that mean for the future possibility of using technology to share Christ with the world? This experience only increases my resolve to use these tools to reach the world, whether it's satellite TV in a thatch hut in India or a mobile phone in the middle of Africa.


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A power outage that occurred during an intense thunder and lightning storm over Kamloops has shut down operations at the Domtar pulp mill until later Friday.
Backup systems kicked in at about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday when the mill's power variance detection equipment was tripped.
Stuart Lister, Domtar's manager of corporate communications and public relations said Thursday the trip is under investigation, but the storm was active at the time.
"There was lots of lightning (Wednesday) night in the city," he said.
Staff took advantage of the downtime to start maintenance that was scheduled to begin next week. Lister said the work concludes today and the mill will resume operations.
Lister said it's not known if the power failed on BC Hydro's system or Domtar's. Nor did he know if the investigation into the outage would conclude Friday.
"Power is restored, we just can't flip the switch on our end," said Lister.
BC Hydro reported 50 customers in the Kamloops area went without power for several hours Wednesday night. About 500 customers were left in the dark in Salmon Arm.
The storm rattled communities throughout the Southern Interior, with Kelowna, the Shuswap and Vernon taking the brunt of the abuse. Environment Canada meteorologist Doug Lundquist counted 2,800 lightning strikes in the region.
The B.C. Forest Service recorded 24 spot fires in the Kamloops area. Fire information officer Kevin Skrepnek said the lightning was accompanied by rain, which prevented the blazes from consuming no more than two combined hectares.
Lundquist said as much as 50 millimetres of rain deluged Kelowna during each of the two fiercest hours of the wicked weather. But only trace amounts were recorded at Kamloops Airport.
The storm uprooted trees and left roads washed out in the Okanagan but no such carnage was reported in Kamloops.
Lightning touched down on a house on Badger Drive in Dallas and a mobile home at the G&M Trailer Park on the Tk'emlups Indian Reserve. Fire and Rescue assistant chief Dennis Fayers said damage to each home was minimal.
Thompson Valley Disaster Kleenup is repairing one of the residences. Owner Reg Dennill said lightning hits homes in Kamloops a couple of times a year.
The strikes can start fires and play havoc with home electronics, he said.
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Our bodies can do remarkable things.
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School board to ask for pre-kindergarten funding againBartholomew Consolidated schools will try again to convince voters to pay for pre-kindergarten classes for the community's poorest students. The school board decided last night to approve the language of a referendum that would appear on the fall ballot. A similar referendum was turned down by voters in 2012. State law at the time did not allow any description of the plan for the money. BCSC Superintendent John Quick said a change in state law will allow the district to have some space on the ballot to explain the proposal. "That was an issue with us in 2012 when we tried it...the law didn't allow you to describe what your question was. Our local legislators helped us get that law changed and you are able to add a description. Which we think is just a fair thing, to tell people why you are voting on this issue." The proposed tax increase would add about $16 to the property tax bill of the owner of a $100,000 home with standard deductions, school officials estimated. It would provide an estimated $1.8 million for the pre-kindergarten education in the school district. Quick said the funds would provide pre-kindergarten for the district's poorest students -- those who qualify for the free and reduced price lunch program. "It does raise taxes but the reason is that we want to be able to get those students who can't afford pre-kindergarten in the door," Quick said. School board member Polly Verbonic said many community members do not realize how poor those students actually are or how different their lives are than those who had more normal upbringings. She said she has worked with some of those children during her time with the Book Buddies program and at the Busy Bees Academy and was amazed to find out how chaotic their lives are. Last Updated: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 7:57:15 AM |
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MoreAccommodations in southern Peru range from luxury resorts to spartan hostals that run less than S/30 per night. Hotels rated $$$$ usually have more than standard amenities, which might include such on-site extras as a spa, sports facilities, and business and travel services, and such room amenities as minibars, safes, faxes, or data ports. Hotels rated $$$ and $$ might have only some of the
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