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Steingaden Things to Do
Other sights and churches are close by
Pfaffenwinkel region of Bavaria is rather compact. It forms almost a square with a diameter of approx. 40 km. Thus, many of these gem churches of the region are in easy reach, less than one hour drive from Steingaden. I have visited many churches during my short stay in the region and will write separately about most of them. The ones in easy reach...more
Nearby Ilgen with another church jewel
Not far away from Steingaden is another gem of Bavaria's churches. From what I have read it was once built as a pestilence chapel; these had been built together with the cemeteries for pestilence victims way outside of towns. End of 17th centurs it was reconstructed by Johann Schmuzer from Wessobrunn, one of the central figures of Bavarian Baroque...more
Wies Church - marvellous pilgrim church
What can be said about this marvellous church that hasn't been said already? It is certainly one of Bavaria's church jewels, with accolade by UNESCO, and receives countless visitors during the year. The story has it that a statue of Christ (The Scourged Saviour) which was in the house of a farmer family, suddenly showed tears in 1738, followed by...more
Beautiful and spiritual monastery garden
The most charming part of Steingaden in my opinion is the monastery garden. It was created in 2008, by the locals and the school kids and kinder garden kids, lead by the local fruit and garden association (something like the horticultural society). It is not only charming but also very much spiritual in there. Plants and plant groups look as if all...more
Don't miss the old cloister remains in...
Once inside of Steingaden's church, please make sure that you step outside the little entrance on the right hand side to look at the remains of the cloister. It is very archaic, a nice contrast to the splendour of the Rococo-Baroque church. This is the only wing which is left after secularisation. Core of the cloister is the little fountain chapel...more
Little chapel at the entrance of...
This little chapel at the entrance to the former monastery ground is also something that shouldn't be missed. The door is open during the visiting times of the church. The chapel is dedicated to St. John and was built by Welf VI, so it is part of the original complex. It is said that it should be a remembrance to the church of the Holy Sepulchre in...more
Steingaden's church is another rococo...
As much as I liked the interior of Wies Church, Steingaden's Welfenmünster, or St. Johannes Baptist, the church of Steingaden, impressed me maybe even more. I don't know what it was, maybe that it is the parish church and thus relates more to the daily life of the locals, or maybe because it is a marvellous combination of all architectural styles...more
Dominikus Zimmermann
The architect Dominikus Zimmermann (1766) is buried in the Romanesque chapel of St. John to the entrance of the church.more
The cloister
Of the original abbey built by the monks in 1147 has remained the western cloister, some frescos to the entrance of the church and the beautiful Romanesque front door.more
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Gasthaus Graf
Schongauer Str. 15, 86989, 86989
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Scholderhof in der Wies
When I was looking for accommodation in Bavaria's Pfaffenwinkel, I came across Scholderhof via...more
Gasthaus Ilgen
Ilgen 2, 86989
Steingaden Restaurants
In Steingaden: Zur Post (better not…)
Should I recommend this restaurant? Maybe although only for salads and light snacks. On my second evening in the region after an exhaustive sightseeing day I only wanted something to eat, so I didn't look further (my bad luck...). Gasthof zur Post was conveniently located in Steingaden's centre and they had outdoor seating as well, so I stopped for...more
Next to Wies church, very good meals &...
Next to Wieskirche (Wies Church) Gasthof Schweiger is located and from what I saw and ate the dishes are pretty good. On my first evening after having visited the church, I had an excellent huge salad and a pancake soup here. Both were very tasty, especially the salad. Together with a latte macchiato before and apple spritzer (mixture of apple...more
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Steingaden Transportation
Steingaden - public transport or own car
I was here by car so I had all the freedom to come and go as I liked and to zigzag through the region as I liked. But when I spoke about this with the lady at my farm stay, she said that although public transport is quite good in the region (Pfaffenwinkel), it would be impossible to see all the sights I have seen by bus.
Nevertheless, Steingaden is conveniently located at the bus tracks between Füssen and Weilheim and Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Füssen, all towns in Bavaria which get a fairly big amount of visitors per year (especially Füssen with Neuschwanstein Castle nearby). Apart from that, public transport in rural areas is always good, because not everyone has a car and people do need to have possibilities to move around.
Steingaden does not have a train station, but the nearby towns of Weilheim, Peissenberg (Peißenberg), Peiting and Schongau do have and are connected to Munich. All these have bus connections to Steingaden. Have a look at Pfaffenwinkel's "Getting around" page: on the right hand side is the network for download (trains and busses).
Bavaria's "Bayern Fahrplan" has an excellent interactive websitewhere you look up trips. However, this is covering all Bavaria, so maybe the several bus lines listed on the so-called:
RVO Weilheim part of Deutsche Bahn website
RVO Garmisch Partenkirchen part of Deutsche Bahn website
will give better information. (Regionalverkehr Oberbayern = regional service Oberbayern). The bus lines are linked to individual new sites with pdf download of the respective schedules.
Here is the schedule of bus line no 9606, which runs between Füssen and Garmisch Partenkirchen, with stops in Ettal, Oberammergau, Steingaden and Wies Church. This is most probably the most frequented bus by visitors to the region of southern Bavaria.
Other bus lines which stop in Steingaden (but not all at Wies Church) are:
9822 (circling between Steingaden, Rottenbuch, Peiting and Schongau),
9821 (Steingaden – Schongau and back),
9651 (Füssen, Steingaden, Wies Church, Weilheim and back),
All individual schedules are available via the RVO Weilheim link above.
Don't worry if this seems to be available "only" online. It is not. Each tourist office in the region, the one of Steingaden included, will happily provide you with a 120 page leaflet of the bus schedules for the actual year.
If you come by car, there is a big car park area north of Steingaden's market place. It is free of charge and from there it is a quick walk to the market place and Steingaden's marvellous church.
Parking at Wies Church does cost a fee. However I did never check how much it is, because I had my parking place in front of the farm I stayed at.
Location of Steingaden's parking area on Google Maps.
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Steingaden Shopping
Shopping in Steingaden - some general...
The village of Steingaden and surroundings is located in a much laid back and rural region of Bavaria. This means that any shopping, opening hours and types of shops, is fitted for the locals' needs and not so much for visitors. Visitors used to long opening hours I mean. Restaurants close their kitchens often at 21:00 in the evening, or even earlier (rule of thumb: the more remote, the earlier). Shops close at 18:00 and for 1-2 hours after noon time.
I saw a small grocery store in the south of Steingaden, most probably privately owned according to the missing signs of the typical chain stores. In Steingaden's centre are two bakeries and a bank with ATM machine, as far as I could see. There is a gas station at the corner to the turnoff to Wies Church, which closes at 18:00 and on 17:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. They have a small amount of supplies like snacks and sodas and also a coffee machine, but they clean it half an hour before they close. In nearby village of Wildsteig (east of Steingaden) is the cheese "factory" Schönegger Käse Alm, although factory isn't the proper term in my opinion. They make cheese, ecological and organic, and also sell it on their property.
The next bigger town is Schongau, approx. 10 km to the north. There you can find bigger chain supermarkets outside of the town centre and other shops inside the centre.
Location of Schönegger Käse Alm (cheese "factory") on Google Maps,
Location of Steingaden bank and ATM machine on Google Maps,
Location of Steingaden's gas station on Google Maps.
© Ingrid D., October 2011 (So please do not copy my text or photos without my permission.)
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Steingaden Local Customs
The master builder is buried here
Dominikus Zimmermann was a famous master builder and plasterer. He not only built Wies Church but also several others in the region. You will come across him many times during travels in the region. At Gasthof Schweiger, the restaurant next to the church, is a plaque (actually a painting in fresco style) which says that he stayed there during the time of church building.
And he rests on the most appropriate place: on the cemetery at Steingaden's church. He doesn't have a grave like we are used to, but there is a plaque and an old rosebush planted where he is buried. I found that a very moving way to remind us visitors of him and his work.
Location of Dominikus Zimmermann's resting place on Google Maps.
© Ingrid D., October 2011.
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Steingaden Warnings and Dangers
The weather..... is unpredictable (haha)
Of course this is not a real warning or danger tip, but one of the "be aware" kind, especially for the dreamer ones like me. This is the part of Bavaria which is close to the Alps and that means that weather can change quite quickly.
When I was here in early October 2011, I arrived at beautiful sunshine and rather warm temperatures (approx. 25°C all the time). The forecast was optimistic for the next days but dreaming me just didn't think of changes... I heard that it would get colder at the end of my planned days and luckily I found a Tchibo shop (usually for coffee but also for other daily items) nearby where I could buy at least a new fleece jacket (although I have already several..., but at home). But even though the weather forecast said "snow down to the lower regions", my "summer-programmed" brain didn't realise that this can mean indeed snow. So I was shocked to put it mildly when I woke up on October 8 and saw snow on my bathroom window. Oh my... It stayed for a couple of hours but since the temperatures were not below freezing it didn't stay. Luckily the temperatures were rising again on the following Sunday which made it easy for me to drive back home. Which was good because my car did not yet have snow tyres....
So be prepared. Bring warm clothes even if the forecast is good and sunny!
© Ingrid D., October 2011.
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Steingaden Sports & Outdoors
Hiking around Steingaden
Steingaden is an ideal base for easy and prime hiking. It is located at two major prime long distance hiking paths:
Prälatenweg, or Prelate Path (another word for priest), is 145 km long between Marktoberdorf and Kochel am See (Kochel at the lake). Its symbol is two croziers (bishop's crook) like in my photo: the white sign at the bottom right side. The website is in German only but already the main page gives a lot of impressions of the several towns it leads through. And it reminded me to upload also the photo of the cute fountain in Steingaden, the one with the round little monk who sits there, feet in the water and his sandals on the fountain enclosure. The name of this hiking path comes from the many churches and monasteries along the way. It can be hiked in steps or on an approx. 7 days hiking tour with our without backpack (luggage transport can be organised). The advantage of this path is certainly the view to the Alps; it is often also called "Alpenpanorama-Weg" (Alp Panorama Path). On the German Pfaffenwinkel website (sadly not on the English version) is a description of the path and a small map with little picture icons for download (right side on that website link).
König Ludwig Weg ("mad" King Ludwig Path), which is approx. 120 km long and leads from Berg at Starnberger See, where the king drowned in 1886, to Neuschwanstein Castle near Füssen. This one at least has a path description in English.
And then there is the hiking path from Steingaden to Wies church. It is 8 km long and takes approx. one hour one way and leads through the forest and partly marshland. The marsh parts are covered by planks, that is why this path is being called "Brettlesweg" (Brett = plank). The website link is in German only but has path and altitude information.
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Magic evenings in Wies with organ...
In my previous tips I already described how quiet the surroundings of Wies Church are as soon as the masses of day visitors are gone. In October 2011 this was after approx. 6 p.m. But the best of my staying next to the church was the organist who started playing or exercising in the evenings. Often I sat on my balcony and just listened and had this...more
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Although a great many part of the buildings of the former Premonstratensian monastery is no longer there, the remaining ones still form a homogeneous picture of the town. These buildings have been lovingly kept in shape and house all different businesses by now, restaurants, bakeries, pharmacies and private homes. The locals are very proud of their...more
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San Antón, 74, 18005 Granada, Spain
Vita San Anton
Granada, 1.1 km from the city centre. San Antón, 74 see on map
Hotel located in the centre at 400 m. from the old town and the shops and in front of the exhibition centre. It is as well at 60 m. from...
Hesperia Granada
Plaza Gamboa, s/n, 18009 Granada, Spain
Hesperia Granada
Granada, 343 m from the city centre. Plaza Gamboa, s/n see on map
Built in 2003 in a historical style, this hotel comprises a total of 68 rooms. Guests may make use of the foyer with 24-hour reception...
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Palacio de Mariana Pineda
Carrera del Darro, 9, 18010 Granada, Spain
Palacio de Mariana Pineda
Granada, 401 m from the city centre. Carrera del Darro, 9 see on map
NEWLY RENOVATED JULY 2012!|The palace dates back to the 17th century and features a magnificent central patio where a wonderful pillar...
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Molinos, 12, 18009 Granada, Spain
Granada, 646 m from the city centre. Molinos, 12 see on map
Property Location With a stay at Molinos in Granada (Central District), you'll be minutes from Campo del Principe Plaza and Plaza Nueva....
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Los Galanes
Avenida Fernando de los Ríos, 32, 18100 Granada, Spain
Los Galanes
Granada, 3.3 km from the city centre. Avenida Fernando de los Ríos, 32 see on map
The Los Galanes hotel is located in the outskirts of Granada, just at the entrance from Armilla by the A-44, which crosses through...
Camino Nuevo sel Cementerio, 46, 18009 Granada, Spain
Granada, 1.4 km from the city centre. Camino Nuevo sel Cementerio, 46 see on map
Property Location Located in Granada (Genil), Arabeluj is minutes from Carmen de los Martires Gardens and Manuel de Falla Museum. This...
Urban Suites Granada
Cuesta De Gomerez 23, 18009 Granada, Spain
Urban Suites Granada
Granada, 378 m from the city centre. Cuesta De Gomerez 23 see on map
Urban Suites Granada is located in Granada's old town, in Gomerez slope that rises to the Alhambra and near the Great Via of the...
Domus Selecta Casa del Pilar
Hospital de Santa Ana, 12, 18009 Granada, Spain
Domus Selecta Casa del Pilar
Granada, 329 m from the city centre. Hospital de Santa Ana, 12 see on map
The hotel Casa del Pilar is located in a 17th century building, located in the old town of Granada. Nestled at the foot of the Alhambra,...
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Terraza Monasterio
Gran Capitan, 1, 18002 Granada, Spain
Terraza Monasterio
Granada, 476 m from the city centre. Gran Capitan, 1 see on map
Unforgettable time in Granada. The Los Jerónimos is a small and pleasant hotel located in the historical centre of Granada. Thanks to its...
Apartamentos Alhambra
Placeta De Las Escuelas, 2, 18010 Granada, Spain
Apartamentos Alhambra
Granada, 638 m from the city centre. Placeta De Las Escuelas, 2 see on map
Renovated in 2010, these 7 tranquil, family-friendly city apartments have 2 terraces with Alhambra views. One of the complex's terraces...
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ESPN will begin its portion of the Sprint Cup schedule this weekend with the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
ESPN will televise both the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series races at Indy, while Fox Sports 1 will still have some Cup and Nationwide practice sessions. FS1 will televise the Truck Series race at Eldora Speedway on Wednesday.
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Sprint Cup practice, 9-10:50 a.m. (ESPN2)
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I never have played soccer, nor will I probably, but these shoes are very comfortable as they are light and fit very well to the foot. they also can take a serious beating be it running,hiking, getting dunked in water, tennis, and just about anything else you care to test them at. My last pair was about 2 years old, and the main reason I got new ones was because I had finally managed to wear down the back of the sole to the point at which the while base under it was showing. Support wise these shoes are pretty decent, however, I would imagine older people or simply those with flat feet might want to look into custom inserts, as these are certianly not running shoes. over the last 6 years I have owned about 5 pairs of these shoes, first the classic ones and the last two have been the millennium ones. All of them held up far longer than most shoes. the leather might look bad after a year and a half of rough use, but the shoes remain solid and I find after about a year or so they really start to mould to ones feet and get even more comfortable. I think another great aspect is the fact that these shoes are not flashy, yet they do not look like plain black shoes. on a side tangent, I wish this box to write reviews in were larger, all this scrolling is a pain. *ignore the what is my soccer level thing, as mentioned I do not play soccer. ... read more
Excellent shoe design. A little more substantial than the Classic design. Appearance is over done with too many logos, ice., the toe logo and the gold color addition give it a tacky look. Give it the Classic motif.... it looks more professional. ... read more
It's been years since I last had a pair of Sambas. I decided to get another pair and I really wish I would have tried them again sooner. They are my go to every day shoes. Comfortable, great arch support and classic. ... read more
Never played indoor soccer, but I used this shoe for hiking, conoeing, caving, walking around town, school, church, pretty much every dang thing you can think of. I really love the style and reliability the most, but the comfort is also really good. ... read more
These shoes were meant to be for indoor soccer but are sooooo much more. These shoes are super durable and have a lot of grip. They have suede which makes them pretty good for skating too. They are very comfortable and when you compare them to a different type of shoe they feel a lot better. I would definitely recommend these shoes to anyone because they are great for sports, running, and just walking around. ... read more
Had a billion pairs of sambas in the past. Best shoes ever. These are not those shoes. Now I buy a pair and all of the sudden they're over a size too small, Way too narrow, have a huge arch, and "take weeks to break in." Adidas you have ruined your best product. Do not order these. ... read more
These shoes are absolutely amazing. They're stylish, comfortable and I can wear them when playing indoor soccer as well as wear them casually to a event. Great quality as well. I definitely recommend you buy these! ... read more
I had a pair of the white classic Sambas and I used to rock them all the time, till the sole came unglued. I have been buying Adidas for 30 years and this never happened. Then my wife bought me a new pair and they changed the label on the tongue to red from blue. RETURN... If they change the label back, I might buy another pair and hope the sole stays in tact. ... read more
Comfortable, stylish, and affordable. I've had my (first) pair for over a year now and it still looks great despite how much I've worn them. The sole still looks near brand new, at first glance you wouldn't even be able to tell they've been worn at all. The arch support is great, and the all around comfort of the shoe is just amazing. These bad boys are super durable, look stylish and clean with almost any outfit you pair them with (retro sneakers are simply timeless) and are affordable on almost any budget coming in around $60 on most websites. I accidentally got the wrong size on the first pair I bought and have them to a friend (who they fit perfect) and he pretty much says the same things I do about these shoes. They've become his favorite pair of kicks and he wears them any chance he has. All in all I can't recommend these shoes enough or say enough great things about them. I really hope these never fall out of production and Adidas continues to produce these with the quality standards they have thus far. Love you classic samba's. Never change. ... read more
I got my Samba's for my 13th birthday back in like 2005 (i'm 23). Samba's are THE UTILITY SNEAKER! Everyday wear, pick-up games, lifting shoes whatever. Surprisingly one of my favorite shoes to commute via bicycle on because of the sole's ruggedness. These shoes have been with me through college, trips through the middle east, and i'm still wearing them today in the gym and around town. Dear Adidas, Thank you. P.S. If we could get some white colour on the gum sole, you'd make one happy boy. ... read more
The inside sole of the sole is too thick, it very tightly pushes my foot to the roof the shoe -- and this is after I've loosened it. The problem is, the shoe isn't soft, it doesn't bend properly when walking, the result =it slips off from the back / the heel portion. I tried removing the soles and then walking; it seemed t alleviate the problem a small amount, however; the shoe was very minimally comfortable. ... read more
These are legit the dopest shoes on the market. Not only are they super comfortable, but they look amazing in addition to the tiro 15 training pants. I couldn't be happier with them, and they fit perfectly. Great job Adidas! ... read more
I love these shoes with a pair of decent khaki shorts and casual shirt. To me the guy that doesn't want to wear running shoes these are just right, and to guys that play or have played soccer you will understand what I am saying.. ... read more
This shoe was worth every dollar and cent. For 60$, I got a shoe that was both stylish and versatile. Even after two months of constant use, my shoes still look virtually brand new, unlike my old shoes which yellowed and wore out after a while. My only complaint was that they were very, very tight when I first wore them, but they got better once I breaked them in enough. Another quality product from a renowned shoe manufacturer. ... read more
I ordered a size 10, which is the same size that all of my tennis shoes are. The length was fine. However, the width is definitely too narrow. I do not have wide feet either. Just the design of the shoe. I would not recommend for people with normal width feet or wider. ... read more
I am using this shoe for work. i work forty hours a week on concrete and my feet feel fine all day long. i have been using this shoe exclusivity for over four years and bought the current two pair so i have backups. They will last me a couple of years. ... read more
Let me start by saying that this is my second pair of Sambas. The first pair was bought in 2002 and I used them for a variety of activities and sports including Tennis and outdoor basketball. That pair was stolen in 2013. Yes, someone stole a pair of 11 year old shoes because they are just that good. When I set out to find a replacement, I was disappointed to see that the updated version had a different insole that placed some awkward cushioning under the medial aspect of the foot. After numerous attempts at finding an alternative, I ended up buying a pair anyway. The good news is that the extra foam that was bothering me was very easy to remove. Was able to peel it off in less than 15 seconds and these babies feel just like my old Sambas. ... read more
I'm a big guy. I have a size 14 W foot and I'm over 6 feet tall. I always wanted Sambas but didn't think that they would be wide enough. After talking with an Adidas online specialist and some of my soccer buddies I decided to try them out. I figured the return policy is good so why not. I am NOT going to need the return policy. They fit great right off the bat! Now after a few days, as the leather has broken in, I don't even feel the shoes on my feet. They are incredibly comfortable. I will never get another kind of sneaker. Sambas for life! ... read more
These Sambas have seen me through adventures from the Appalachian mountains to the far side of the world. They have hiked passes on the Rwenzoris and walked the cobblestones of Sevilla. When the shoelaces literally disintegrated to dust in the heat of South Sudan, I replaced them with construction line, then later with tough outdoor lashing cord. They took a beating in Bangladesh and have walked the streets of Kolkata for a year. Now the journey of these fine shoes is finished. RIP Sambas. #AdventureShoe — in Calcutta, India. ... read more
This is the worst buy ever. During my first indoor practice with these the sole came apart at the toe and the insole separated from the bottom of the shoe and ripped itself when it slid around when I was playing. The laces are of poor quality and the hole in which the laces go through (I don't know the name) ripped. Terrible. ... read more
I've been wearing sambas as my everyday shoes since the early 2000s and I'm sad to say they've changed the way they fit. This new pair is very narrow and crunches my toes up together. They are extremely tight around the ball and arch of the foot. I've worn them over 10 years because they were the most comfortable shoes on the market, but these hurt my feet. I decided to suck it up and wear them for 3 days thinking they just needed to be broken in but the result was just some very sad hurt feet. ... read more
What more can I say. I recently had to retire my Americano's. I've had those for nearly 4 years. I chose to replace them with the Sambas since they don't make Americano's anymore. It's exactly what I expect from Addidas. Once these babies break in it'll be even more comfier. I have flat/ wide feet and these are just perfect for them. The Suede hold up pretty well in the rain. I recommend these for everyday daily wear. ... read more
I just bought these and have only worn them for a couple of days. First thing I notice is that they are killing my feet. They are too narrow on the sides, and trust me I am not a wide shoe guy. I get alot of compliments that they look cool but I am not sure it is worth the blisters on the outsides of my feet. If you have super narrow feet, these are your shoe. ... read more
This is my second pair of these shoes, and the only reason I got new ones is because my first pair was scratched and scuffed. My first pair are still a perfectly functional pair of shoes, which I wear to work it. These shoes are comfortable, durable, and functional. I have used mine for: soccer, ultimate frisbee, biking, work, and casual wear. These are awesome shoes. ... read more
I have been wearing Adidas Samba Classics for years.....every day of the year. I have a walking disability and after many many tests of wearing many many other brands, the Samba Classic is the ONLY shoe I've found that not only gives my foot the support it needs, but is incredibly comfortable. I"ve gotten more compliments on these shoes....from total strangers I might add....than any other piece of clothing I've ever worn. I buy 3 or 4 pair at a time "just in case" something happens ....can't EVER be without my Samba Classics! ... read more


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Involuntary Mental Health Treatment Laws: The 'Rights' and the Wrongs of Competing Models?
Terry Carney
University of Sydney - Faculty of Law
October 6, 2010
RETHINKING RIGHTS-BASKED MENTAL HEALTH LAWS, pp. 257-274, B. McSherry, P. Weller, eds., Hart Publishing, 2010
Sydney Law School Research Paper No. 10/94
This Chapter argues for retention, in renovated form, of a 'rights' model of mental health legislation, built around re-structured mental health review hearings providing not only protections for 'civil' rights through prompt and full interdisciplinary review of the basis for involuntary detention, but also fully engaging the medical (treatment) and social (functional) aspects of involuntary mental health care. It is argued that these wider responsibilities of mental health tribunals are a key constituent of plans for advancing socio-economic as well as the traditional civil rights of mentally ill people at various levels of interaction with government or civil society. This expanded range of functions will advance both the right to health, and assist in realising the right to social participation (or 'social citizenship').
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Keywords: mental health, involuntary treatment, community treatment orders, human rights, reform
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The Gettier Problem and Legal Proof
Michael S. Pardo
University of Alabama School of Law
Legal Theory, Vol. 16, 2010
U of Alabama Public Law Research Paper No. 1596709
This article explores the relationships between legal proof and fundamental epistemic concepts such as knowledge and justification. A survey of the legal literature reveals a confusing array of seemingly inconsistent proposals and presuppositions regarding these relationships. This article makes two contributions. First, it reconciles a number of apparent inconsistencies and tensions in accounts of the epistemology of legal proof. Second, it argues that there is a deeper connection between knowledge and legal proof than is typically argued for or presupposed in the legal literature. This connection is illustrated through a discussion of the Gettier problem in epistemology. It is argued that the gap or disconnect between truth and justification that undermines knowledge in Gettier cases also potentially undermines the success of legal verdicts.
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Keywords: epistemology, legal proof, knowledge, truth, justification, belief, acceptance, verdicts, judgments, Gettier, material error, probatory error
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Philadelphia police have discovered that four breathalyzer machines routinely used to test motorists for alcohol and drug impairment were improperly calibrated, throwing at least 1,147 recent or ongoing DUI cases into uncertainty.
"We screwed up, folks. We screwed up, plain and simple, and now we're paying for it," Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey said yesterday morning at a news conference at police headquarters.
District Attorney Seth Williams promised that anyone whose case included evidence from the improperly calibrated machines will be permitted a retrial. His office is mailing letters to affected defendants. This comes at a time when court officials are crusading to cut a crippling backlog in a clogged court system in which some cases linger in limbo for months or even years.


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Auckland - The New Zealand Rugby Union has opened the path to outside investment in their Super rugby franchises, inviting bidders to buy management licenses in four of the union's five teams in the southern hemisphere competition from 2013.
The NZRU would retain the ownership of the Auckland Blues, Waikato Chiefs, Wellington Hurricanes and Canterbury Crusaders and be responsible for contracting of playing and coaching staff, the NZRU said in a statement on Friday.
The Otago Highlanders, the other New Zealand side in the southern hemisphere competition, would not be included, NZRU chief executive Steve Tew said in the statement, as they were already seeking other opportunities.
"This is an early phase to get a real view of the level of interest in an opportunity to be associated with New Zealand's brand of rugby and what is considered to be the world's best rugby competition," Tew said.
The decision has been mooted for some time by the NZRU, who have been forced at various times to bail out all of the Super rugby teams, which are run by the provinces, and a number of domestic provincial sides.
The NZRU will also underwrite about NZ$10 million ($7.8 million) of the operating loss from the recent rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Tew said during the tournament the NZRU stood to lose about NZ$13 million this year because of the World Cup cutting into sponsorship, television and gate revenues.
The successful licensee would have the right to manage, operate, select and promote the team brand and the matches played by that team.
Their revenue-generating opportunities would include naming rights and non-rugby activities, but the teams would have to remain in New Zealand as part of the license agreement.
Expressions of interest would close on March 9, 2012 with shortlisted parties to submit a proposal by April and formal agreements concluded by June, the NZRU said.
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Well, Thursday night was absolutely crazy and fun. So that's wonderful. TMI, perhaps, but I hooked up with a guy I've had a crush on for ages, and it made me feel good to know that even though I am not very happy with my body, somebody else was. That's shallow and maybe sad, but whatever. I felt better about myself. Less wonderful was my binge on Friday night, very late night, while drunk. Though I can eat anything to excess, this was a 'full on' binge of desserts from 2 different fast food restaurants. I'm going to buy some 'emergency' primal sweet foods to keep in the house. Not trail mix or anything 'dangerous' like that, but some canned pumpkin and coconut flour and stevia. Emergency cake ingredients. I got up really late on Saturday and collected myself. Fasted all day, which was easy considering I was up eating till about 4am. Went for a hike, did some volunteering. Better than wallowing or continuing the binge, right? I had kombucha and coconut water and a wheatgrass shot to fortify myself. Fairly normal day on Sunday.
I am looking forward to the week. I know that I have a good routine down, and binging is a non-issue when I have my fun classes at the gym in the evening. I'll get back to feeling as good as I was last week.


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OVERALL: My husband and I are in our 30s/40s and took this cruise for our 5th anniversary. We have cruised on NCL twice before and have been loyal to NCL and "Freestyle" cruising, except that our most recent cruise was on Celebrity. We booked this cruise because of the Breakaway's amenities and the itinerary to Bermuda and back. Overall, we had a great time and loved Bermuda and the ship. However, we noticed some differences in NCL from our last experience that made us reconsider whether we truly will be as loyal to NCL in the future as we once thought. There was a lot more nickel and diming going on, and there were no midnight buffets, etc. Staff was fine but no one really stood out as being exceptional.
BERMUDA: We took the bus and ferry. St. George is definitely worth a trip and can be seen in several hours. This was my favorite part of the trip. We went to Horseshoe Bay the last time we were in Bermuda, so we went to Jobson's Cove and Warwick Long Bay this time (same bus), and we had the beach all to ourselves. Jobson's Cove also doesn't have the long walk that Horseshoe Bay does. It has some pretty scary toilets but no beach chairs, restaurant, etc. We loved this beach. The public transportation is great and inexpensive.
EMBARKATION: Leaving from NYC was fun and sooo easy. From the time we got to the port to the time we boarded, it was roughly an hour. Lines were controlled.
PASSENGERS: Leaving from NYC, you'll have a lot of NY passengers. There were a lot of families. It was not a party cruise but a much younger crowd than some cruises we've been on.
SHIP COMMON AREAS:The ship was not as big as I thought it would be, so it really was a manageable size. The common areas were really nice -- modern and really not tacky for a ship. The outdoor restaurant seating was nice, and the bars/lounges were lovely. We liked the Spice H2O area and unfortunately didn't use it much except to see what was going on at night. It would have been nice to have a third bank of elevators mid-ship. The layout of the ship was great. O'Sheehan's was so cute -- it looked just like an Irish pub. We didn't go to the ice bar -- it was $20 pp, which included two drinks each.
DINING: Overall, the food was good. The Garden Cafe buffet was pretty good. We noticed some inconsistencies -- sometimes there was real whipped cream for berries, and sometimes it was Cool Whip. The caramel sauce for ice cream was gross, but the bananas foster sauce for French toast was amazing. We would get hors d'ouevres there (cheese and fruit) and take them to our room before dinner. Overall, the buffet was OK. O'Sheehan's food was pretty bad, but we loved the atmosphere. The Manhattan Room was good, especially for main dining room food. It tended to be busy, with a short wait. We also ate at Savor and thought it was good. We got a specialty dining package before we left -- Le Bistro, Cagney's and La Cucina for about $110 for two people, plus a bottle of wine.
Le Bistro - The four cornets appetizer was disappointing, but everything else was very good. Service was great, and we loved the ambiance.
Cagney's - What a disappointment! The steak was great, the appetizers were OK, but the sides were awful. Dessert was good, but our waiter was a jerk!
La Cucina - This was the surprise favorite. We went twice, and the service was great. The bread with four dipping sauces was good. The first time was had pizza, it was amazing! The second time it was OK. The entrees were really good, as were the desserts.
Raw Bar - We had appetizers at the Raw Bar, which is next to Ocean Bu by Geoffrey Zakarian. The ceviche and tuna tartare were great. Sadly, the fish had a slightly odd texture due to having been frozen, but the quality and flavor were great, and at a great price. All the items on the menu sounded great. They ran out of oysters halfway through the cruise but said they'll be sure to have enough for future sailings.
I have to say that the food isn't quite as good as our last NCL cruise and also not as good as Celebrity, but the range of specialty restaurants is great.
ACTIVITIES: There are the usual activities -- bingo, art auctions, zumba, hawking stuff from the spa, etc. I was glad to see some crafts and trivia. We didn't participate, but it seemed like they had a decent number of activities. We enjoyed the table tennis (4 tables), ropes course, climbing wall, and water slides. The water slides were fun and scary! The ropes course was a blast. The staff was friendly and also seemed attuned to safety. The casino was a good size and mid-ship, such that it gets a lot of foot traffic each day. The shopping was standard -- store selling clothes and ship logo merchandise, duty free liquor and cigarettes (which had great prices), perfume/beauty store, and jewelry store. The daily store promotions revolved around $10 Bijoux Terner items and $20 watch sets, etc.
SPA/GYM:The gym was nice and of a good size, though there wasn't enough equipment for peak times. Generally there was space, though, and peak times seemed limited. We bought spa passes, which were $200 per person for the duration of the cruise. We each got two small loofahs and two small jars of mud with our passes. The spa is beautiful and well-equipped. It has great views, too. There were heated loungers (which were at a premium, but I went to the spa daily and there was only one time I didn't get one), a large hot tub pool, a smaller hot tub, sanarium, sauna, steam room, and salt room. This was perhaps the quietest area on the ship. Even though the pass was rather pricy, it was worth it. There were some minor issues such as the caulk coming up in places, etc., that obviously NCL didn't anticipate on a brand new ship, and I'm sure they'll fix these. The spa also comes with use of a locker and robe. The locker room staff was so friendly! BTW, there weren't any sizeable spa promos. The big deals seemed to be an extra 15 minutes of massage if you have the 8:00 a.m. appointment and small discounts off certain facials on port days. Generally spa prices were more than they are on land, even at a nice spa in a major metro area.
ENTERTAINMENT: Another reason we booked this ship was the entertainment. Burn the Floor was great, and I felt that Rock of Ages was as good as a touring production. Both were excellent. Rock of Ages is NOT for young kids. We didn't see Cirque Dreams, as we heard the food wasn't that good and would rather pay the money to see Cirque du Soleil, but heard nothing but positive reviews from other passengers (it's $30 pp, and $40 pp for premium seats). We sadly missed Second City. Howl at the Moon was great. The NCL entertainment is really top notch. Each show is repeated enough so that you can see all the shows at least once. Getting reservations in advance was a new concept to us, but we booked all of them online, and this worked great.
ROOM: We stupidly booked room 5706 -- an inside cabin on deck 5. This was the smallest inside cabin I've ever been in. I liked the modern styling. The bathroom was a decent size and had plenty of storage. The room itself had enough storage but some of it was awkward to access. Also, there weren't any drawers or shelves with railings, so socks, etc. were prone to falling off the shelves. The room had a hairdryer, safe, and cheap shampoo and body wash that was in a dispenser. No robes, slippers, conditioner, etc. There was plenty of well-conceived lighting. Overall, the room was fine. Our room steward was great -- not overly friendly but very nice and did a great job. We got lots of towel animals! We got turndown mints, but I'm sad to see that NCL limits these to Latitudes members only. It's not like providing Andes mints for the duration of the cruise is going to break the bank.
I strongly urge people to avoid rooms in the front of the ship on deck 5. This is under the Breakaway theater and the theater storage area. NCL entertainment is great, and Rock of Ages had a very elaborate set. Unfortunately, this meant we heard every part of the set being put together and dismantled from 11:30 p.m.-3:00 a.m. I'm pretty sure any of the rooms in the very front of deck 5 will face the same problem. It was like sleeping under a construction zone.
In utter frustration, I went to guest services and called guest services on multiple occasions, including putting my clothes back on in the middle of the night and going in person. To their credit, they were always friendly, but I don't think they handled it satisfactorily. The first night, after determining the cause of the noise, we were given earplugs. Even with the earplugs and a white noise app on my cell phone, i was still like a construction zone. When I complained again that night, we were temporarily moved to a different room. The next morning, we were called and told to leave the room and go back to our original room, as "people are getting on in Bermuda" (even though we weren't arriving in Bermuda until the following day). I found this to be suspicious and said that we didn't need a balcony room, just any other room, even if in the infirmary or with the crew, just somewhere quiet! We were told we would be first to get another room if one opened up. On the night it happened again, I was told there was "nothing they could do." I said that they could have the set take-down moved until daytime hours, but to no avail. They sent someone to "locate the noise" while my husband was in bed naked! Plus, they were the ones who told me where the noise was coming from, so I'm not sure why they needed someone to locate it. They ended up giving us a $200 on board credit, but the next day was our anniversary and we were so tired from the lack of sleep that it was ruined. I still don't think NCL fully understood how loud it was.
DISEMBARKATION: We walked off the ship and got a cab. It was all very simple.


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Hi Everybody,
Just wanted to let you know that the blog will be here and there throughout the holidays, and especially right now while I'm on the way to London and Belgium.
Last night I had a great event with the Women's Automotive Association International. For a thirtysomething tomboy who is only starting to become conscious about carving a future for herself, it was a great opportunity to meet so many vibrant women. Women who have dedicated their lives to their families and their businesses, often both. From a wide variety of backgrounds and age groups, I was gained as much inspiration as I did encouragement. Isn't it funny how we can have someone in front of us and immediately know that we want to be more like them, or less. Or is that just my weird Californian mind working overtime?
I met a lot of people this year from the Sand tour, and I'm excited to continue building on the life and choices I've already made. Regrets are only fuel for greater future transformation.
So, onward. Hang tight. I will be on the blog. But there are lots of flights and time zone changes to hinder the old routine. And admin has given me that ok through Dec.
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When is the best time to come?
Weekdays in November are the best time to visit. The closer to Christmas the busier the mall gets. Weekends are the busiest. Although, with the appointments, we strive to make the process as smooth as possible for any day you make your appointment.
Do we need to purchase a photo??
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What will Santa wear for my visit?
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When are pet nights?
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WARREN - Kevin Johns told a jury Wednesday that the two women who accused him of robbery, kidnapping and rape are simply trying to set him up because they think he stole money from them.
Johns said the women, who testified against him this week, actually have the wrong guy. He said it was a former prison buddy, Taemarr Walker, who took the money last April. Walker, 24, of Warren, was killed in a confrontation with a Warren police officer in October.
Jurors will continue their deliberations today in the case after getting instructions from Trumbull County Common Pleas Judge Andrew Logan.
Johns, 24, originally from Cincinnati, said he met Walker while both were serving prison sentences in Noble Correctional Institution in 2010. Johns was convicted of robbery and assaulting a police officer.
He said Walker was indebted to him since he kept commissary money for him which otherwise would have been taken by prison officials for overdue court costs.
After both were released, Johns visited Walker in Warren and the two ''hung out'' together.
Johns said he and Walker rented a room at an Austintown motel, where Johns said he had consensual sex with one of the women. The woman has accused him of raping her at gunpoint.
Johns said the DNA match from his semen was taken by the woman after sex in the motel and turned over to police later after she went to a hospital with the rape allegation.
''I'm not a rapist,'' Johns insisted.
Johns' attorney, Dan Keating, has also tried to convince the jury of six men and six women that a Facebook posting by one of the women proves that the allegations were made up. But the woman, who posted the message under an alias, testified Tuesday that she made up the message after she had a ''falling out'' with her former friend and roommate.
Assistant county prosecutor Chris Becker said Johns version of the story is laughable and unsupported by any receipts from the unknown motel.
''It's the first time anyone has heard this story,'' said Becker cross examining Johns as the last witness in the case.
The woman who said she was raped took the witness stand again Wednesday when called as a defense witness, telling jurors that Walker tried to convince her to drop charges against Johns.
In his closing arguments, Becker said the whole crime was set up by Walker as a way to pay him back for money owed.
Both women say they had Walker on their cellphone April 13 and drove to his house to pick him up and go to Eastwood Mall. Walker, they said, urged them to come to his Woodbine Avenue S.E. home, where instead of Walker, they encountered a disguised Johns, who ordered them into the car at gunpoint.
The gunman ordered them to drive around, stealing their cellphones after demanding money. Eventually, he ordered them to pull into the driveway of a home at Kenilworth Avenue and Grandview S.E., where the driver was ordered out of the car and told to stand by a fence gate while he raped the other female in the back seat of the car, according to the women.
The jacket he used to wipe himself off with after the rape is the same article of clothing Johns said he used when they were in the motel.
State forensic scientists explained in court that they found a match between DNA found on the jacket, the woman's underwear and the sample taken from Johns after he was arrested.
And while Johns insisted that he is not a rapist, Becker confronted him with two reports from male inmates in the Trumbull County Jail who told deputies they were raped inside the jail by Johns.
Johns has never been charged with any sexual assaults in the jail that reportedly occurred last summer but weren't reported until October. Keating stressed how his client was never charged with anything while in jail.
Johns could face 50 years or more if convicted of the two counts of aggravated robbery, two counts of kidnapping and one count of rape - all with a firearms specifications - and an additional charge of a having weapons while under disability.


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Asian Stocks Fall Fourth Day, Led by Financial Firms
Asian stocks fell to a two-month low led by banking shares and developers after Australia's business confidence deteriorated and on a report China may expand a property tax trial.
Westpac Banking Corp. dropped 2.2 percent in Sydney. QBE Insurance Group Ltd. sank 7.5 percent as analysts cut ratings for Australia's biggest insurer after it lowered its profit forecast. Shimao Property Holdings Ltd. fell 2.6 percent to lead Chinese developers lower in Hong Kong. PetroChina Co. slid 1.9 percent as oil prices declined.
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index slipped 0.7 percent to 120.00 as of 7:45 p.m. in Tokyo. The gauge has fallen about 2 percent this quarter as companies from Honda Motor Co. to QBE cut forecasts even as data showed China's economy may be bottoming.
"Markets are priced in for very low growth and there's still quite a lot of pessimism around," said Nader Naeimi, Sydney-based head of dynamic asset allocation at AMP Capital Investors Ltd., which manages almost $100 billion. "You see the lack of conviction and skepticism in low volumes. This shows investors' worry, anxiety and skepticism to participate in the market."
The MSCI Asia Pacific gained 11 percent through yesterday from this year's low on June 4 as central banks added stimulus to spur growth and data showed a slowdown in China may be ending. Markets in Malaysia and Singapore are closed today for a holiday.
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The Asia-Pacific gauge traded at 13.2 times estimated earnings as of Nov. 9, compared with 13.3 for the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and 12.1 for the Stoxx Europe 600 Index, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average retreated 0.3 percent today, erasing an earlier gain of 0.5 percent as the yen strengthened. Volume was 22 percent less than the 30-day average, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 1.1 percent amid a sell-off in Chinese shares listed in the city. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index lost 2 percent. The measure, Asia's best performing major gauge this quarter through Nov. 9, has fallen 5.6 percent since entering a so-called bull market on Nov. 2. South Korea's Kospi slid 0.6 percent today.
Australian Confidence
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 Index lost 1.5 percent after a report showed the country's business confidence weakened.
The confidence index slipped to minus 1 from zero in September, a National Australia Bank Ltd. survey of more than 400 companies taken Oct. 18-31 and released in Sydney today showed. The business conditions gauge, a measure of hiring, sales and profits, dropped to minus 5 from minus 3.
Westpac Banking dropped 2.2 percent to A$24.80. National Australia Bank Ltd. declined 2.2 percent to $23.11, while Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. and Commonwealth Bank of Australia fell 1.6 percent and 1.2 percent respectively.
China is "actively" studying expanding a property tax trial at an "appropriate" time, the Xinhua News Agency cited Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Jiang Weixin as saying yesterday. The government won't relax restrictions on home purchases in the short term, he said, according to the report.
Shimao Property lost 2.6 percent to HK$14.26. China Resources Land Ltd. declined 1.5 percent to HK$18.04. China Vanke Co., the nation's biggest-listed builder, slid 2.2 percent to 8.37 yuan in Shenzhen.
Energy shares accounted for the largest drop among the 10 industries on the Asian equity gauge amid signs supplies are rising in the U.S. and China, the world's biggest crude consumers.
PetroChina dropped 1.9 percent to HK$10.14 and Cnooc Ltd. slipped 0.9 percent to HK$15.84. SK Innovation Co., a South Korean refiner, fell 0.9 percent to 157,500 won.
Hitachi Metals Ltd. lost 8.2 percent to 624 yen after the Nikkei newspaper reported it may merge with electronic-equipment manufacturer Hitachi Cable Ltd., which surged 19 percent to 127 yen. The cable unit of Hitachi Ltd. hasn't made a profit in four years.


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A pair of large international studies are questioning the validity of the notion that the less salt a person consumes, the better. In fact, the Canadian-led research suggests too little salt in the diet may even be a bad thing. The studies, published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, involved more than 100,000 people in 18 countries and assessed daily sodium and potassium intake, relating them to blood pressure levels and to the risk of heart disease, strokes and deaths. On average, Canadians ingest between 3.5 and four grams of sodium per day, but some guidelines have recommended lowering daily intake to less than 2.3 grams per day, a level the researchers say has been attained by less than five per cent of the population, both in Canada and around the world. The Prospective Urban Rural (PURE) study, led by investigators at McMaster University, shows that a dietary sodium level exceeding five grams per day does indeed raise blood pressure, especially among people who already have hypertension and those age 55 and older. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a known risk factor for heart attack, heart failure, stroke and other disorders. But cardiologist Dr. Salim Yusuf, principal researcher of the two studies, said the effects of blood pressure are more modest at average levels of sodium consumption _ three to five grams per day _ and not obvious at amounts below three grams, which is under the maximum intake recommended by many guidelines. ``It makes sense if your blood pressure is high, your sodium intake is high, to lower sodium,'' Yusuf said Wednesday from Hamilton. ``But what is often ignored is that increasing your potassium intake by eating healthy foods is also beneficial and just as important, and the two together is your best strategy.'' Bananas, avocados, sweet potatoes, green leafy vegetables and legumes are just some of the foods rich in potassium. "A balanced approach is what is likely to have the greatest benefit in lowering blood pressure,'' said Andrew Mente, an assistant professor of clinical epidemiology and biostatistics, and lead author of the first paper. ``This can be achieved by moderation in salt intake, combined with eating lots of fruits and vegetables.'' While ingesting too much sodium, either by dosing meals from a salt shaker or eating an abundance of processed foods, can pose serious health risks, the researchers' companion study suggests that getting too little salt also may be dangerous. ``The second paper shows that increased sodium intake, over six grams a day or even five grams a day, is certainly associated with an increased risk of heart disease, strokes and death,'' said Yusuf. ``And so once somebody's intake is above that, it makes sense to lower it.'' But the population-based study found that with ingested daily sodium levels between three and five to six grams, there was a lower risk of cardiovascular events and death, as compared with either a higher or lower level of salt in the diet. In people whose average daily sodium intake is less than three grams _ so below the amount recommended by many guidelines _ the study found an elevated risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious cardiovascular problems, he said. ``So it makes no sense, then, to try to lower that.''< Lead author Martin O'Donnell, an associate clinical professor at McMaster and National University of Ireland in Galway, said low sodium levels in the body can boost certain hormones that are related to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death. ``The key question is whether these competing physiologic effects result in net clinical benefit or not,'' said O'Donnell. ``In the PURE study, we found the lowest risk of death and cardiovascular events in those who consumed moderate amounts of sodium intake (three to six grams per day), with an increased risk above and below that range. ``While this finding has been reported in previous smaller studies, PURE is the largest international study to study sodium intake and health outcomes, and adds considerable strength to the contention that moderate sodium intake is optimal.''
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The Chamber of Commerce of Sandusky County and Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Services have teamed up to bring the Ohio Local Government Leadership Academy to the area beginning in January.
The academy is designed for elected officials from county, municipal and township governments, and for appointed individuals who serve on local government committees, commissions, boards or task forces to enhance leadership and decision-making skills.
The academy curriculum includes 10 workshops. A leadership certificate is to be presented to those who complete seven of the workshops.
Participants must complete the basic course, Public Officials and Public Service, which includes duties and responsibilities of public officials, codes of ethics, standards of conduct, conflict of interest and open meetings laws and executive sessions.
Additional topics are to include public service and conducting effective meetings; leadership skills and styles and effective decision making; technology in local government; intergovernmental relations and economic development; communicating and working with the media; conflict management and dispute resolution; communicating and working with citizens; ethics in local government; and team building.
Holly Stacy, president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of Sandusky County, said the chambers decided to work together to be able to bring the course to a larger group of individuals and share responsibilities.
"This is a 10-week course that outlines the basic issues, requirements, expectations and practices associated with various types of public service," Stacy said. "It's an opportunity for local individuals to receive this training without the travel."
The academy registration fee is $250 and includes dinner with each session. Organizations or municipalities registering more than one person receive a discount. Registrations are being accepted. Class size is limited to 25 people. Sessions are 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 22 through March 26, with graduation scheduled for April 2.
Enrollment deadline is Nov. 29.
To enroll, call (419) 447-4141 in Seneca County or (419) 332-1591 in Sandusky County, or visit www.scchamber.org or www.tiffinchamber.com.