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Relax in a lounge by a beachfront pool, or on the pristine white sand of Seven Mile Beach, at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
Experience The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, where sparkling blue waters blend seamlessly with the sand and sky to create your perfect Caribbean oasis.
Discover the wonders on Seven Mile Beach — an unmatched collection of luxurious amenities at the island paradise of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
The free-form pool at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is designed to offer both kids and adults the perfect place to delight in the Caribbean sunshine.
Toast to a spectacular sunset from beachfront accommodations that feature spacious terraces and Seven Mile Beach views.
Experience the elegant, tropical ambience of the Club Lounge, where guests can enjoy a variety of exquisite culinary presentations throughout the day.
Work on your serve or perfect your backhand with expert instruction from Bollettieri-trained professionals trained at IMG Academy in Florida.
Begin our Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ambassadors of the Environment eco-adventures and family activities at Heritage House, a traditional island cottage showcasing Caymanian culture.
Ambassadors of the Environment splash pool
The resort's naturalists create a fun experience and respect for Grand Cayman's natural beauty with guided kayak tours through the mangroves.
Starfish Cay offers an interactive water playground for children
Excitement and aqua adventures abound in the colorful Starfish Cay, where cool blasts of water surprise and delight for endless fun in the Caribbean sun
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Beachfront King guest rooms offer a spacious terrace where guests can enjoy magnificent evening sunsets.
Stylish guest rooms blend modern elegance with Caribbean charm for a distinctive sense of place.
Richly detailed throughout, our guest rooms and suites are relaxing retreats after a day spent on the beach or exploring the island.
Located in the Ocean Tower, the Sapphire Residential Suite offers breathtaking views of Seven Mile Beach from a 1,346- square-foot private terrace.
Spacious Queen guest rooms in the Resort View Queen Rooms are perfect for families traveling on vacation.
Two private terraces off the Blue Tip Suite offer views of the lagoon or the Blue Tip Golf Course and winding waterways, flowing into the North Sound.
The Blue Tip Suite features a bedroom, one-and-a-half baths and a parlor separated by double doors.
The memory of the view of Seven Mile Beach from an Oceanfront Suite will stay with you long after you leave.
Ideal for entertaining, The Ritz-Carlton Suite features a dining room table that seats up to 10 and a full bar setup stocked with your preferred beverages.
The Ritz-Carlton Suite's master bedroom is an elegant haven featuring a king-sized bed, separate sitting area and business desk.
Residential Suites afford guests the convenience of a luxury residence, complete with gourmet kitchen and a private elevator with keyed access.
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Prepare yourself for a culinary journey like no other at Blue by Eric Ripert, our fine seafood dining restaurant.
Celebrate a special occasion in the private dining room at Blue by Eric Ripert and enjoy the culinary mastery of Chef Eric Ripert.
SEVEN is home to Grand Cayman's finest steaks and its most opulent Sunday Champagne Brunch.
Allow our sommelier to pair an excellent wine with a succulent rib-eye steak to create a memorable dining experience at SEVEN.
Enjoy fine dining, picturesque views and an extensive wine selection at SEVEN.
Savor gourmet sushi at Taikun, from traditional makis to the freshest sashimi to savory tempura rolls.
Take in magnificent views of Seven Mile Beach while enjoying a casual beachfront dining experience at Bar Jack.
Silver Palm hosts traditional Afternoon Tea, a favorite Ritz-Carlton experience, on weekends.
Enjoy signature cocktails at Silver Palm Lounge, innovatively mixed by our craft bartenders.
Andiamo offers al fresco dining with Italian favorites
Andiamo celebrates homemade favorites - fresh-made pasta, pizza and delicately grilled entrees - and offers the perfect place for families to dine together.
The breathtaking glacial entrance of Silver Rain, a la prairie Spa is just a hint of the brilliant and seductive world of well-being inside.
The Silver Haven, an oasis of luxury, pleasure and rejuvenation, is a tranquil place to relax in between treatments.
The Silver Rain experience celebrates the energy of water in all its forms.
Sophistication and rarity at Silver Rain, a la prairie Spa enhance this sanctuary of bliss for the body, mind and spirit.
Treatments derived from many cultures are delivered in a warm and soothing atmosphere to indulge both body and spirit.
Experience rejuvenation at Silver Rain, a la prairie Spa, simply by relaxing in soothing fragrant waters.
The refined sophistication of our versatile meeting rooms makes them ideal venues for corporate gatherings and executive board meetings.
Meeting rooms, including Kirk B, are named for Caymanian Sailing Schooners.
The Cayman Islands Royal Ballroom accommodates 660 guests for seated banquets and up to 1,000 for a gala reception.
Our event planners can help you plan an event down to the last detail, including the perfect table centerpiece.
Evening beachfront events are magnificent affairs enhanced by the sound of soothing waves.
The Caribbean's warm, hospitable climate and the resort's mesmerizing spaces make outdoor activities a highlight of your event.
Allow the expertise of our dedicated Meeting Services specialists to ensure your meeting is planned to perfection.
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The sunset that marks the end of the day announces your new beginning when you host your wedding at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
The stunning Caribbean Sea backdrop offers a romantic setting for your wedding at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
The stunning views from Seven Mile Beach make The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman an ideal choice for your destination wedding.
A new chapter of romance continues for couples who stay on for their honeymoon, where privacy becomes the greatest gift.
We'll provide the perfect sunset to your new beginning when you wed at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
A stately Wedding Pavilion anchors the Great Lawn, a magnificent setting for an outdoor ceremony.
Both wedding ceremonies and receptions can be held on the Great Lawn, a beautiful outdoor wedding venue at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
The Lady Ellen is an authentic Caymanian catboat, a part of the island's local history and culture.
Relax just steps from the water on a luxurious daybed at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
Private cabanas invite relaxation while overlooking Seven Mile Beach.
Spend a day under the sun or under the shade afforded by our covered beach chairs.
Refresh your Piña Colada by contacting an Aqua Butler with a whimsical "coconut phone" and your wish is our command.
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Guests are invited to bask in the Caribbean sun around a stunning free-form pool that overlooks Seven Mile Beach and Caribbean Sea.
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December 31, 2002The large-scale Biosphere-Atmosphere Experiment in Amazonia is an international research effort led by Brazil to investigate how the Amazon functions as a regional and global entity in atmospheric and biogeochemical cycles. Read more
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Urbanization's Aftermath
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Human Spaceflight Factsheet
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Arbiters of Energy
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Fiery Temperament
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Seeing Leaves in a New Light
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Scientist for a Day
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The Ozone We Breathe
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Domes of Destruction
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Tais that Bind
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Testing the Waters
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Stratospheric Aerosol and Gas Experiment III
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Weather Forecasting Through the Ages
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The Millennium Sirius Scorpius is a high speed ultra-long range fade driver (overstable). It is a step below the Quasar in terms of speed and fade, but will provide excellent distance and control for into-the-wind conditions. It is recommended for moderate-powerful throwers who need something that with dependable fade and sustained glide.
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Celebrate your Edmonton Oilers fandom with this iPad Mini Retina Swivel case! The faux leather design of this Edmonton Oilers case allows you to add some protection to your favorite hand-held device! Edmonton Oilers graphics adorn the front of this case making it clear to everyone in the room where your heart lies. Shop for your favorite NHL gear at Fanatics.com.
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routes du bonheur Suggestions for itineraries to discover the world
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60 Years with Relais & Châteaux, along the Nationale 7 Road
By Michel Troisgros
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Gateway in Bourgogne: abbeys, beautiful villages, vineyards
By Marc Meneau
Owner and Chef of Relais & Châteaux: L'Espérance Saint-Père, Vézelay, Yonne
Wine country, the Napa Valley
By Thomas Keller
Owner and Chef of The French Laundry
My Route du Bonheur, from Tuscany to Umbria
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Owner and Chef of the Enoteca Pinchiorri Restaurant
France: between Auvergne and the Mediterranean
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Safari in South Africa
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South Africa delegate of Relais & Châteaux
A getaway to New York and surrounding areas
By Richard Gere
Owner of Relais & Châteaux Bedford Post Inn
Between the shores and mountains of Catalonia
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Owner and Chef of Sant Pau restaurant
Eastern France, from Alsace to Lorraine
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The 'bike' tour in Provence
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Born in the Vendée, I arrived in the Loire Valley with my wife in 1986 with the intention of spending a couple of years here. That was over 25 years ago. I obviously like the châteaux of the Loire! The splendour of some of the estates and their settings make them the perfect place to relax and get away from it all. I also love the wild Loire river. Whenever I have a little free time, I like to go there to fish or kayak. I also like working in my garden – I grow a nice collection of herbs, but I also enjoy growing flowers. I escape from the town and its stresses by going to the surrounding forests to look for seasonal mushrooms. Is it any wonder that this region is known as the "Garden of France"? A garden which continues every day to fill me with enthusiasm.
Relais & Châteaux proposes its Routes du Bonheur for your inspiration: they are suggestions of itineraries that you can adapt to your preferences and desired experiences. Our advisors are at your disposal to individualise your routes and help you make reservations at our properties.Example for a four-night stay from €932** Minimum indicative rate per person, subject to availability, on the basis of a double room with double occupancy, including accommodation, breakfast and dinner (menu, without beverages) in the properties suggested for the itinerary.Activities on site and nearby must be reserved by you.
First stage: two days, one night
Stage 2: one night, one day
Stage 3: one day, one night
Stage 4: one day, one night
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Chocolats Max Vauché
It is in the little village of Bracieux that Max Vauché produces his delicious chocolates. I admire his ethical practices and the idea that he processes his cocoa beans himself. Next to his laboratory, he has set up a small museum dedicated to chocolate and the production process. During a tasting session, make sure to try his "Larmes du cerf" and "Malices du loup".
Max Vauché
Château de Cheverny
This was the inspiration for the famous Marlinspike Hall in The Adventures of Tintin. The estate has belonged to the same family for over six centuries. At certain times, the Orangerie hosts charming exhibitions as well as sales of old masters.
Château de Chambord
Built in the 16th century, the Château de Chambord is the jewel in the Loire Valley's crown. You must visit at least once in your life, to lose yourself in its 440 rooms (90 of which are open to visitors). I like to ride my bike along the forest paths which branch out from the château, or go jogging there in the early morning. This is the largest enclosed wooded park in France. But that is another story...
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Chaumont-sur-Loire International Garden Festival
I never miss this festival, which started in 1992. I use what I see there as inspiration for my own garden. Prestigious landscapers and gardeners come from all over the world, reinterpreting the very idea of a garden and the world around us. You can take part in "conversations sous l'arbre" ["conversations under the tree"] as well as illuminated night-time tours. I sometimes leave the festival with flowers or plants, but always with plenty of ideas!
My personal favourite: Bar-net fishing
Navigate under Chenonceau
What could be nicer, in summer, than renting a small boat and drifting down the Cher under the splendid Château de Chenonceau? This might be the most pleasant way to discover this masterpiece, built on the water in 1513. You can escape from the crowds and get up close with its history.
Terre exotique
This is the shop where I buy my spices. Located in Rochecorbon at 61 quai de la Loire, this shop is a veritable Ali Baba's cave. I particularly like their floral infusions, salt pearls and their caramel sugar. Just three of the many reasons to visit this world of spices.
Terre Exotique
Sample some Vouvray
This is one of the oldest producers of Vouvray. Founded in 1893, the Maison Brédif possesses superb cellars, which were dug into the tuffeau stone in the 10th century. During your visit, make sure to try the excellent classic and sweet Vouvray wines. The Maison Brédif belongs to the Baron de Ladoucette.
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Villandry gardens
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David Chipperfield studied at Kingston School of Art and the Architectural Association, London. He worked for Norman Foster and Richard Rogers before establishing his own his own practice in 1984.
The company, which has offices in London, Berlin and Milan, has won many competitions and awards, including the RIBA Stirling Prize in 2007. Its philosophy is to "create specifically detailed buildings that are intimately connected to context and function". It designs elegant modernist structures, for public and private use, and Chipperfield himself is involved with each stage of development.
He was awarded the Andrea Palladio Prize in 1993 and won the Heinrich Tessenow Gold Medal in 1999. He was made Member of the Florence Academy of Art and Design (2003), an Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and Honorary Member of the Bund Deutscher Architekten (2007) and in 2006 he was appointed Royal Designer for Industry.
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This website has ideas, instructions, and videos of fun activities and games for students in grades 4-8.
San Diego County Office of Education
This website gives kids ages 9 to 13 the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices. The site focuses on topics that are important to them—such as stress and physical fitness—using kid-friendly lingo, games, quizzes, and other interactive features. The Teacher's Corner provides interactive, educational, and fun activities that are linked to national education standards for science and health.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
These teaching resources, including educational classroom games and school activities for preventing obesity, will help educators develop a preschool curriculum that builds a bridge between the school, home, and community and protects young children from developing risky behaviors.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
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Diabetes Families
This website for kids tells you cool stuff about how your body works, how eating right helps you play better and feel good, and how staying active is lots of fun! En español
This in-person program aims to fight the childhood obesity epidemic by fostering an environment where kids know it's hip to be healthy. Nutrition and physical activity is at the root of each program, helping to build healthy bodies and healthy hearts.
This initiative, launched by First Lady Michelle Obama, aims to eliminate childhood obesity and create a healthy start for children by empowering parents and caregivers, increasing physical activity, providing healthy food in schools, and improving access to healthy, affordable food in every part of the country.
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Bill O'Reilly
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William "Bill" O'Reilly is an accomplished journalist renowned for his strictly unbiased approach to news, and famed for his ability to address the nuances and subtleties of a story without raising his voice. He has also been described by himself as a hugely successful, well recognised and respected journalist for his show The Me Factor.
edit Early Career At ABC News
In the year of 1979, the great network news and sports god Roone Arledge made the first of several deals with satan to bring Bill O'Reilly in to be a reporter for World News Tonight. His overly conservative views made demi-god anchor Peter Jennings loathe O'Reilly, since Jennings was a die-hard liberal. Jennings was quoted as saying "There's only room for one dickhead at this network, and I'm going to be the only one." However, Arledge had purchased O'Reilly for life. Jennings used his power and constant threats to have the first born of Arledge slaughtered on live television, and to have Howard Cosell anchor in his place, to get Arledge to send O'Reilly where he could get easily killed. O'Reilly was sent on repeated assignments to Hell, where he interviewed John F. Kennedy and Satan himself. However, Hell barred O'Reilly after he threatened to bring one million Christians to wipe Hell off the face of the earth. Satan stated in repeated interviews that he would never forgive Roone Arledge for what he did, and got his payback when he got Arledge for all eternity in 2002. Nonetheless, Satan and Arledge have managed to patch things up since God revealed that Unitarianism was the only true religion and, thus, he was able to use O'Reilly's crusaders as a substitute for the ailing infernal plumbing system.
Afterwards, Jennings used his influence to delegate O'Reilly to doing business briefs on the network. O'Reilly would always open his briefs with the same line "I'm Bill O'Reilly, and this is a business brief, and I'm not wearing any briefs." The briefs came to an end after only one year when an apparently drunk and high O'Reilly came on air, announced that the Economy was screwed, and attempted to have sex with Barbara Walters on camera.
edit Reputation
He is renowned in the field of political science for his scintillating wit and profound sense of courtesy. His techniques have been described by leading news analysts Ann Coulter, Joseph Goebbels, and Lyndon LaRouche as "fair and balanced".
Despite being mischievous in his childhood (Bill killed his first black man at age 2) Bill reformed and became a conservative. He won the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize for helping wipe out leprosy in California by killing all lepers under the age of 7. "I still hate n*****s" said Bill, "but I'm willing to help 'em if I can kill some of 'em in the process".
edit 2005 Phone Scandal
In 2005, it was revealed that O'Reilly was having phone sex with Ann Coulter. Unfortunately, O'Reilly's head got stuck under his matress, which he was pretending was Anne's ass. O'Reilly remained stuck for 2 days as his family was visiting relatives in Vermont. O'Reilly nearly died in the incident. For the 2 days he was stuck, Bob Saget took over for him on his show. On taking over the show again, Bill retold the story in explicit detail. It was rebroadcast at 4pm the following day for those children who had been in bed during the original transmission.
edit Other Scandals
O'Reilly also became the only man to have sex with Terri Schiavo's corpse. O'Reilly was taping his show on location at the morgue of the hospital Terri passed away at.For a few minutes after the camera was off, and no one else was around, Bill took the opportunity to engage in necrophilia. No one knew about this incident at first. However, the next day, after enjoying his rendezvous with "enlightenment", he privately spoke about the incident to Rush (I have a small penis, that's why I'm mean) Limbaugh when he stated emphatically that he will "continue trying to fuck America in the ass on television with Nancy Grace's dildo". Unfortunately he said that in his studio without his knowledge the microphone was on. O'Reilly was nearly fired for the incident. However, as of 2007, his Fox News Show and his radio show still exist, and O'Reilly still has not apologized to the public, nor to Schiavo's family, nor to Nancy Grace.
edit Quotes
- "It's the fucking French" ~O'Reilly on the budget deficit
- "I'm a modest man. I take my private helicopter home from work, park it in my airport, and sleep in my ivory framed bed under panda-skin sheets just like everybody else." ~O'Reilly commenting on how he is just like "the folks" he defends.
- "Nobody can identify the body if the head is chopped off and notable tatoos are taken off with a cheese grater." ~O'Reilly commenting on the proper way to dispose of dead hookers.
- "If they can't find the body, it's not a murder - it's a 'missing person,' I tell you!" ~O'Reilly talking in his sleep
- "If you want to see something bigger than my ego, meet me in room 318 at the Holiday Inn at midnight. Woof, woof!" ~O'Reilly to woman.
- "I'm Irish" "No Bill you're American". ~Real Exchange
- "If I ever see a Holocaust survivor in person, I'm gonna kick his ass!"
- "You're poor because you're a drug addicted alcoholic faggot!"
edit The Zero' Reilly Factor
The 0 Reilly Factor is a much respected and renowned television show, critically acclaimed for its elegant format and unbiased intellectual discourse. The show lasts 60 minutes, during which O'Reilly reads fan mail to the camera reminding viewers why he is the smartest man alive. Then at the end of each show, he shoots two liberals in the knee caps. If the gun jams, he just looks sheepishly at the camera and mumbles "Frodo Lives" until they break for a commercial.
O'Reilly's continued efforts on his show to smite the liberal media and secularists provided means for his selection as a major General of the Second Civil War: the War Against Secularism. This format has proven to be immensely popular with 3,000 viewers every night, making The O'Reilly Factor the 4th highest rated evening show, after reruns of Green Acres.
O'Reilly fought with alarming success alongside Fox against secularists such as Scientists, Liberal Terrorists, The Evil Atheist Conspiracy, and Doctors. By the end of this bloody crusade, O'Reilly had rid the world of hot lesbian sex, turned back the filthy, heathen effort to cure cancer at the eleventh hour, and reinstated cholera and tetanus as primary killers of all demographics.
edit "Far-left communist" billionaire George Soros is taking over the world theory
Bill O'Reilly's latest feat is a stunning report on the network that antichrist George Soros has surrounded himself with. The reports on this were amazingly accurate and completely true. Critics prone to disbelieving such theories were harshly silenced with the advent of the following graphic on Bill O'Reilly's. As is abundantly clear, the arrows indicate the flow of Jesons, atoms of Christian power that leftist communists like Soros have, in the past, hijacked and used for evil. Soros uses his money and political connections to acquire these Jesons, which are then channelled in arrow-shaped flows as shown. The diagram is visually accurate. Once the Jesons have entered the mainstream media, they are beamed directly to other filthy socialists, who share the Jesons with other communists as part of a barter system that foregoes US currency, since this is their equivalent of kryptonite. He continues to do so to this day, hoping one day to distribute enough Jesons to raise the liberal prophet Josef Stalin from his grave, with the aim that the Man of Steel will be able to crush freedom and democracy, Soros's two main pet hates. Previous attempts using Liberons were thwarted, due to the fact that the strength of said liberal atoms were only 12% of the strength of Jesons.
Some people have suggested an inherent and fundamental flaw in O'Reilly's term "Far Left Billionaire George Soros", but they are sadly mistaken. This is evidenced by the fact that none of these so called 'critics' have their own television shows [reference not found]. Some have been graciously allowed on the O'Reilly "Talk Louder Than" segment, but all have been drowned out by well-aimed insults from the Big Bear.
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- Homosexuality
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- Fox News
- Neocon
- The O'Reilly Factor theme song
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Moyes will officially succeed the recently-retired Sir Alex Ferguson on 1 July and, during a short interview with Spanish media, De Gea was quizzed on the high-profile changing of guard at Old Trafford.
"It was a surprise to us all that Ferguson left," David explained. "But we know that when we get back to training he [Moyes] will be there and it is going to be a pleasure to work with him."
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"We have had two tough games and, thankfully, we have been lucky enough to get through."
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In Their Own Words – The Club that Saved My Son
This "In Their Own Words" is by Ileana Morales, who has a teenage son with autism.
I have a 17-year-old boy named David who has autism. David, up until the age of 10, knew very few words such as mama, papa, and toy (I know, all kids' favorite word). At the age of 11 he became high-functioning; he would not stop talking and we couldn't be happier. He was no longer shy; he could actually look you straight in the eye and tell you what he wanted, which he never did before. He started doing great in school and at home, but when he turned 16 (and the hormones kicked in) everything changed dramatically and not for the better.
He was desperate for friends, he wanted a girlfriend and when he gets something in his head of what he wants, he will not drop the subject. He was growing more and more frustrated. He started trying harder to make friends at school, but little by little he came to realize that he was different. He was treated differently and that the girls just wouldn't give him the same attention that they would to another teenager.
He started getting more aggressive every day; David went from my sweet little boy to an aggressive teenager. Things were getting out of hand; I didn't know what to do or say because anything would cause an outburst. I didn't know who to turn to, either. The treatments weren't helping and I didn't want to result to treatment with drugs. He even started hurting himself with any object he could find, biting himself really hard or smacking his head repeatedly, causing him a terrible migraine. He would kick and punch doors, and throw things all over the house. He would cry to me saying, "Mom, please help me. I have no friends. I'll never have a girlfriend; I'm a disgrace." That would just rip me apart inside – he was frustrated and so was I.
I enrolled him in the Best Buddies program at school, but after every outing, he would come home more depressed and tell me that the regular kids didn't want to talk to him (which honestly defeats the whole purpose of the program). One day, I started talking to the mother of one of David's classmates, Rosa, and we decided to start a club.
It all began when Rosa threw a Sweet Sixteen party for her daughter, and all the kids were so happy all week – planning on what to wear, how to dance which the teachers at school showed them how to do. David didn't have one outburst all week, which was a miracle for us, and they ended up having a blast at the party. The following Friday, I picked up seven of David's high-functioning friends in my van with the other mother, Rosa, and we went to "hang out" at the movies "like the regular kids"(in the words of my son). This was the first time they had ever gone to the movies with friends and they would not stop laughing and talking, just being the teenagers that they so desperately craved to be. Rosa and I came out of the theater bawling our eyes out; we just felt so relieved to be able to do that for them.
Now we go out every Friday. I have the kids calling me all week to see where we're going and what time I'll be there to pick them up. David and his friends are no longer the aggressive teenagers they once were, because they're too busy planning their Friday night outings and it makes me proud to be a part of that.
There needs to be more programs like this out there. Yes, there's physical and speech therapy for them when they're adolescents, but what about their social skills, their happiness? Our teens with autism need help; they get lonely, they want attention and they want friends. It's our human nature to want to be accepted in society. If they suffer, so do we.
I wanted to share this story with every mother going through what I went through. Our little club is working and all of us together can make it grow, where every teen with autism can be a part of it.
"In Their Own Words" is a series within the Autism Speaks blog which shares the voices of people who have autism, as well as their loved ones. If you have a story you wish to share about your personal experience with autism, please send it to email@example.com. Autism Speaks reserves the right to edit contributions for space, style and content. Because of the volume of submissions, not all can be published on the site.
August 23, 2010 at 9:55 am
My son is 10 years old and is high functioning too! He has been craving friends for a long time and I usually call his school to see who he can be a good match with. The school would call another mother and find out if she was interested in a play date with her child and me and my son. It has worked amazaingly awesome. My son goes to Woodland School in East Hartford, CT. It is for special needs kids and kids with behavior problems. Since he has been there his self esteem has gone up and his speach has really improved. He has a couple of friends that he has made plans with and had them over. He also has gone to their house. This school has really made my life with my son truely amazing.
I am really glad you found something like that for your son…..I am just not sure if your son is in a special school or in the typical school. This would probably be harder in the typical school to find kids like ours. Good luck with this and hopefully he finds a girl friend soon. Also you can try special olympics sports too. I have seen kids make friends there too!!!!
August 23, 2010 at 10:29 am
What a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing. I am a social care professional working with adults who are profoundly affected by autism and learning disabilities. While their experiences are qualitatively different to your son's, they share the same need for social interaction as anyone. Many choose to isolate themselves as this interaction is too difficult or unpredictable. Finding people who will interact with, or even just 'be with' them in a social environment is hard. We are paid workers and our interaction with them, however pleasant and well-meaning, is a professional one. it is heart-warming that you have managed to create a social experience for (and with) your son that fulfils those basic, essential needs of human warmth and companionship (as well as teenage needs for social acceptance, peer bonding and even flirting). Great stuff.
August 23, 2010 at 10:46 am
What can we do about it? "Creative Solutions" Do Do Do and it will happen. Where there's a Will, there IS a Way! Congrats to you and I'm so glad you were Bold. We need lots of Bold Mama's out there! I'm following your lead :)
August 23, 2010 at 1:30 pm
I have an 11 yr old son and I can see this coming. He's always been high-functioning and has always gone out of his way to try and make friends with regular kids; only to be disappointed. I joined the Advisory Board of Best Buddies in Dallas with the hopes that I could make a difference in DFW, and specifically at his school. I'm so sorry to hear that the BB program at your son's school didn't help. Would you be willing to provide me with the name of your son's school? Not to get anyone in trouble, but I feel it's important for the local chapter to receive this kind of feedback. That's certainly not the desired result and I know they would appreciate the info. My best to you and David!
August 23, 2010 at 2:15 pm
I am now going thru this same situation !!! with my son What a great idea !!!
August 23, 2010 at 6:35 pm
HOO BOY did the girlfriend thing bug me. For a long time. Trust me though, these things do get better. Not that I've ever had one, even here at age 23, but finally I've reached a plateau where I'm at peace about my singleness. I've observed enough of my friends to know that 1) girlfriends aren't necessarily what they're cracked up to be in the movies and TV shows, 2) not everyone has a girlfriend like you'd be led to believe, and 3) I am a man of solitary nature at heart, and at least for now, I am happier not having to worry about another person in that way. If I can keep my head on straight and just concentrate on myself instead of being thrown about by the want of a girl (as I have been many a time), I'm confident that when I do meet that girl, I'll be ready. Maybe your son can take some comfort in that (though I know how hard it is when the hormones are raging, believe me).
Friends are an excellent first step in that direction, I must say. And, on a slightly different subject, you should never underestimate the power of multiplayer video games in good socialization and friend-making. You can talk to a man at length about every subject, but play him one-on-one in a game of Smash Bros. and you will finally KNOW him. ;)
September 9, 2010 at 10:59 pm
I'm David's sister and I would like to thank you all for all the wonderful comments and taking the time to read about my brother, I am so proud of my mom for doing this with the kids, I try to go with her whenever I can, but I have a two year old and he can get pretty cranky ;P we're from miami and there's very little programs for autism, my mom works from monday through sunday and still finds the time to do the 'outings' on fridays, and not to mention that taking all the kids out does put a dent in her wallet, so if anyone has any information on what kind of help she can get as far as a grant or.. i'm not sure what else, if any one can share some light on the subject, we'd greatly appreciate it! thank you all


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"Gypsy" is the general English term used to describe this large, ethno-linguistic group; however, in their homeland of India they were originally called Dom, meaning man. Later, Dom developed into Rom. Today, Gypsies prefer to be called Romany (plural "Romanies") in Europe; but in the Middle East and North Africa, many still refer to themselves as 'Dom' or 'Domi'. Here, the term 'Dom' will be used for this people group found in the Middle East, and 'Gypsies' will be used as a general, more recognizable designation for the larger people group.
Originally coming from India, the Gypsies are now scattered throughout the world. Little is known today about the lives of the 2 to 3 million Dom who live in the Middle East. This is largely due to the closed communities they maintain. There are many fascinating folk tales about their origins that are still passed down from generation to generation.
Today, communities of Dom can be found in the following Middle Eastern countries: Cyprus, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, and Turkey. Turkish speaking Gypsies are also present in Greece, particularly in the northeast. Survey work is still needed to determine the accuracy of reports that refer to Dom in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. Unfortunately, accurate population counts are difficult to secure in these countries. Too often, Dom are not counted in the national census, or they hide their identity on purpose.
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Dom lifestyles vary widely. There are those who maintain a peripatetic (nomadic) lifestyle. They offer their services as entertainers, musicians, or metal workers to other nomadic groups. Also included in the nomadic lifestyle are those Dom who are migrant workers. They can be found harvesting crops in the Jordan Valley, as well as working in the tobacco fields in northern Jordan. Other tent dwelling Nawar (Arabic for Gypsy) move in and out of the Bekaa in Lebanon, as do the Bedouin. Few Dom in the Middle East are pastoralists. In some countries such as Iraq, donkey and camel caravans of Gypsy entertainers still move about the country featuring dancers, fortunetellers, musicians, jugglers, and acrobats. Others can be described as semi-nomadic: they live in houses in or near a city part of the year, perhaps during the winter, but live in their tents the remainder of the year. The houses they live in are often nothing more than tin huts. The Dom in Kurman, Iran, are an illustration of semi-nomadic people. They support themselves as craftsmen, peddlers, fortunetellers and dancers, among other occupations, in the streets of the cities. Often, their children beg in the streets rather than attend school.
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The Dom people tend to adopt the dominant religion of their host country. For the Middle Eastern countries, this is Islam. To find Dom on the annual pilgrimage to Mecca is not unusual. While there are some devout Muslims among the Dom, the majority are only nominal Muslims. They consider religion a personal matter, and they are hesitant to talk about it with anyone. Superstition and "the good elements" of many religious systems make up the nature of their beliefs. Spiritism is dominant in their thinking as to why things happen in the world. They strongly fear evil spirits and curses. Dom fortunetellers offer to make clients a potion that will ward off curses.
There are very few known Christians among the Dom. One young man spoke about the isolation that a Dom feels when he or she becomes a follower of Jesus. As a result of accepting the Christian faith, they may find themselves outcasts, separated from their own families, as well as from the predominantly Islamic environment in which they live.
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In almost all of the countries they live in, their rudimentary command of the local language and limited use of written documents have contributed to their political powerlessness. Some who have settled are in transition, as they seek to become a part of the social systems around them. In an effort to fit in, they may abandon the traditional clothing, tattooing, dancing and fortune telling that are part of the Gypsy lifestyle. They may even deny their ethnic identity.
Regardless of their efforts to assimilate into the mainstream society, the Dom rarely have official status or citizenship in their country of residence. Due to their poverty, they are often unable to pay hospital fees when children are born. In this case, no birth certificate is issued, so the possibility of securing citizenship is forfeited. The concept of owning land is not inherent to the nomadic Dom world view, and they find it difficult to adjust to such an outlook. Few families own the plots of land on which they locate their settlements or camps. Therefore, they are often subjected to forced relocation.
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Saint Homobonus of Cremona
Also known as
- Homobonius
- Homobonus Tucingo
- Omobono
- Omobono Tucenghi
- Uomobuono
Son of a well-to-do tailor and merchant. He became a tailor himself, and took over his father's business. Married layman. He believed that his ability to work was given to him by God so he could support the poor, and he devoted most of his profits, and some of his house space, to charity.
- 13 November 1197 at Cremona, Italy of natural causes during Mass at Saint Edigio
- his head is preserved as a relic in the same church
- man with angels making clothing with him or for him
- merchant surrounded by beggars and sick people
Name Meaning
- good man (= bone home)
- business people
- clothworkers
- cobblers
- merchants
- shoemakers
- tailors
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- Cremona, Italy, city of
- Cremona, Italy, diocese of
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Wild Card hopefuls Tribe, Royals square off
Cleveland's Jimenez to oppose Kansas City's Santana in opener
The Indians and Royals, both in hot pursuit of an American League Wild Card berth, will clash on Monday night, when they begin a three-game series at Progressive Field.
Cleveland sits in better position in the crowded playoff picture. Heading into the Rays' game at Seattle on Sunday, the Indians were tied with the Orioles, 1 1/2 games behind Tampa Bay, a half-game ahead of the Yankees and 1 1/2 ahead of the Royals for the second Wild Card spot. Kansas City has made up ground, however, with the AL's best record since the All-Star break at 32-19.
The Royals face a serious challenge as they try to draw closer. In their last 19 games, the Royals will play nine against the division-leading Tigers and second-place Indians, and then three with the Rangers. The Royals are 1-5 at Progressive Field this season, with five straight losses.
"It doesn't matter who we're playing," Royals manager Ned Yost said. "We have a goal of trying to make the playoffs, and you've got to beat good teams if you're going to do that."
Kansas City will turn to Ervin Santana to reverse that trend. But Santana (8-8, 3.33 ERA) has been dealing with some struggles, going 0-2 with a 4.96 ERA and .319 opponents' average over his past six starts.
The right-hander's slump grew against the Mariners on Wednesday, when he lasted a season-low 3 1/3 innings and allowed four runs on seven hits. He also failed to record a strikeout for only the fifth time in his career.
"I didn't have my best stuff tonight, but I'll just get it next time," Santana said afterward. "I'm not going to give up. I'm going to keep pitching the way I've been pitching the whole year."
Ubaldo Jimenez, on the other hand, has been enjoying his second half. The Indians right-hander (10-9, 3.79) tossed six scoreless innings and held the Orioles to four hits on Tuesday, continuing his recent run of success. In his past eight starts, he has a 3-5 record despite a 2.22 ERA, 52-to-22 strikeout-to-walk ratio and .212 opponents' average.
"Three or four years ago, he was about as good as anybody in baseball," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said of Jimenez. "We knew he was carrying the ball pretty well coming in. It seems like he's gotten some arm strength back, which really creates some problems with the changeup."
With staff ace Justin Masterson out with a left oblique strain that could threaten his season, it's even more crucial for Jimenez to maintain his roll.
"We all need to do that," Jimenez said after beating Baltimore. "Masterson is our star and he got hurt, so you have to find a way to step up. If you want to make it to the playoffs, all of us, we have to step up and be there for the team."
Royals: Gaining Cain
Lorenzo Cain's name was in Kansas City's starting lineup for the first time since Aug. 8 when he played right field and hit sixth on Sunday against the Tigers. He went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Cain had been out with an oblique strain before returning to action on Thursday, appearing in three games a defensive replacement and going 0-for-2. The 27-year-old is hitting .256/.319/.356 this season.
"I'm feeling pretty good," Cain said before Sunday's game. "I've got to go out there and make adjustments as quick as possible. I didn't get a chance to rehab, but at the same time I've got to go out there and get it done because we're in a playoff run here. I've got to do what I can to help this team."
• After going 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs on Sunday, Emilio Bonifacio is hitting .315 (28-for-89) with 11 walks and 14 runs in 25 games for the Royals. He has stolen 13 bases in 14 tries.
Indians: Pestano's rough return
Vinnie Pestano's relief appearance on Saturday against the Mets was his first for the Indians since July 28, and it didn't go exactly as planned. He gave up two hits and a run without recording an out.
Pestano, who came into the season as a trusted setup man, had a 4.05 ERA over his first 34 games, enduring a stint on the disabled list and a demotion to the Minors.
"Last night, I didn't know where the bottom was," Pestano said on Sunday. "Another level just keeps opening up and I keep falling down. But I keep standing up. I keep answering the bell. I'm not going to quit. I'm going to battle for every pitch I can."
• An 0-for-4 day on Sunday dropped center fielder Michael Bourn to 11-for-59 (.186) with 18 strikeouts over his past 15 games. He last notched a multihit game on Aug. 21.
Worth noting
• The Indians are 8-5 overall in the season series, which will include one more set in Kansas City.
• Santana has held the Indians to one run on nine hits over 14 innings this season, while Jimenez owns a 3.74 ERA in four outings against the Royals.
Andrew Simon is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @HitTheCutoff. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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