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May 8, 2007
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following opinion piece is written by Dr. Raymond Scurfield, professor and director of the Katrina Research Center at The University of Southern Mississippi. An accompanying photo of Scurfield is available for download online at: http://www.usm.edu/pr/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=693&Itemid=2.
The Dramatic Disparities between the Tragic Casualties of Virginia Tech and War
By Dr. Raymond Scurfield
Gulfport -- The 32 people murdered at Virginia Tech on April 16 have received an amazing and heartfelt plethora of national media coverage and public attention for several days, and rightfully so.
This coverage included front page stories, color photographs and columns about each victim; all national magazines and television stations carried major in-depth coverage. Virginia Tech is rallying, shouting out, "as terrible as the deaths are, we shall survive and not be defined by this, and we will not forget those who were killed." What a wonderful community and national outpouring of grief, caring, reflection, recognition and determination.
Conversely, as a Vietnam veteran, I am acutely aware of the contrast and the deafening sounds of silence about almost all of the deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan of American servicemen and women. These deaths were recorded in small boxes at the bottom of a page in newspapers. An example of such a recording states, "A Marine died Friday during combat in Anbar province;" some notices add name, rank and hometown. No photographs or columns of testimony about each war casualty, about their lives and dreams that had been snuffed out in the war zone; no coverage of what family, friends, former schoolmates and teachers had to say about them. No nation glued to the television, no other national media coverage and no sharing in a national communal grieving and homage.
In fact, the over 3,300 killed-in-action (KIA) in Iraq and Afghanistan have all arrived back in the United States in caskets – in the middle of the night. This is a purposeful political decision to keep our war casualties shrouded in secrecy – diametrically opposite to the national spotlight shining on Virginia Tech. Similar treatment occurs for those classified as wounded-in-action (WIA) and arriving on medical evacuation flights. There are no television cameras to greet them or interviews about how they survived. In contrast to the wounded survivors at Virginia Tech, there are no interviews about their thoughts regarding their comrades-in-arms who were killed. I was in tears as one wounded Virginia Tech survivor described his fortune to be alive and his grief over those killed. Yes, this is how the coverage and homage should be.
Wait a minute. Why not the same extent of coverage and homage for each serviceman and woman KIA and WIA as that accorded to the Virginia Tech casualties? Are American servicemen and women war casualties so inconsequential as to not deserve such prominent, in-depth homage as a group, let alone as individuals? Or perhaps there are just so many KIA and WIA that the grief would be overwhelming if the media and the public attempted to pay the same depth of coverage and homage.
Is it that too many in our country, from political figures and other leaders down to John and Jane Doe citizen, want to avert the painful reality of the mounting toll of losses and how horrific the actual daily carnage of this war is for American servicemen and women? Lest we forget, there is the exponentially greater carnage to the Iraqi people.
Until we are willing to have a Virginia Tech-level of national outpouring of sympathy, caring, grief and homage for each and every casualty of the current war that we are fighting, we will continue to keep our heads buried deeply in the sand. We will continue to deny, minimize, sanitize and avoid, truly avoid, full recognition of the tragedy and grief of the death and mayhem that we are sanctioning hundreds of thousands of Americans to face and experience day after day in a distant foreign land.
I say enough is enough. It's time to stop such collusion of sanitization and silence about the full human carnage that is the immediate cost of this war, the extraordinary longer-term cost of those WIA and the costs for the even greater numbers of psychiatric casualties. Give each and every such casualty the same coverage, caring and homage accorded, rightfully so, to the dead, wounded and other survivors of Virginia Tech. Otherwise, stop the disparity, indeed, the hypocrisy. Treat the dead and survivors of Virginia Tech and their memories just like we treat each KIA and WIA in our nation's war.
Let's uncover who the real hypocrites and sanitizers of the full cost of war are, versus those who are willing, with eyes wide open, to continue to sanction a war about which we truly acknowledge the full human cost. Or we can continue to devote a mere few lines of national media print to each American life snuffed out, no in-depth national media coverage, no national mourning and homage. There will continue to be even less coverage of those WIA and even less of impacted families and friends. We can forget about any mourning and homage for the tens of thousands of dead and maimed Iraqis.


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The Tragic Hero In Aristotles Poetics English Literature Essay
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Firstly, the clamorous opening scene of 'King Lear' introduces initial elements of Lear's tragic heroism, such as his tragic flaw and the hamartia. In Act I Scene 1, a mood of uncertainty is established in the first six lines of the play, which are typical of Elizabethan and Jacobean drama, where characters set the scene and introduce key themes and ideas. Lear initiates a horribly misjudged 'love test'. This vain attempt at gauging his daughters' affection for him is disrupted by Cordelia's refusal to take part. This culminates in her banishment and exclusion from her inheritance to Lear's vast estate. From this scene, we are made aware of Lear's tragic flaw, his egoistic pride. He is deceived by the false flattery of his two eldest daughters and angered by Cordelia's curt refusal to participate. His lack of perception and preoccupation with appearance is an indication of Lear's coming misfortune. Features of a tragic plot are also in evidence during the opening scene. The banishing of Cordelia is the hamartia of the play. Though this is only known retrospectively, we are made more aware of the significance of this irrational act at the end of the scene. The scene ends with Gonerill and Regan speculating on Lear's behaviour after witnessing his evictions of his most trusted companions, Kent and Cordelia ('We must do something and i'th'heat'). This serves not only to foreshadow the role the sisters' play in Lear's descent but to also emphasise the sudden vulnerability of Lear's position.
It is this vulnerability that plays some part in tempering our initial outlook on Lear. A key component of the Shakespearian tragic hero is the ability to garner sympathy from the audience. Sympathy for Lear is generated through the humiliation he suffers by Cordelia's curt refusal of his request and the relative vulnerability of his position by the end of the scene. Lear clearly loved his youngest daughter a great deal, dividing the kingdom so she would receive the most opulent share ('I loved her most'). He is pained and shamed by her refusal to take part in his 'love test'. This only seems to trigger Lear's tragic flaw resulting in his irrational, emotive act. Yet, to what extent does our sympathy succeed in overlooking Lear's monstrous behaviour is open to debate. One contrary view is that the ferocious ugliness to Lear's personality fails to garner any sympathy from an audience alienated by his distasteful traits. The language he uses to describe Cordelia is disparaging and cold in its objectification ('But now her price has fallen'…'little seeming substance'). Our confusion over Lear's sudden venom is echoed by France ('Sure, her offense must be of such unnatural degree that monsters it (or your fore-vouched affection fall into taint)'). However, I would argue that although excessive, hubris as according to Aristotle was seen to be a necessary component of the tragic hero. Furthermore, the severity of Lear's behaviour is somewhat excused by the arduous hardships he faces, physically and emotionally, in the following scenes, namely Act III Scene 2.
Lear's subjection to the elements not only develops elements of tragic heroism but explores the developing dichotomy of Lear's character. The visceral emotion of Lear's isolated wanderings gives greater emphasis to the peripeteia of the previous scene, in which Lear has been phased out from rule by eldest daughters. This isolation of the protagonist is highlighted in the traditional structure of a classical tragedy (upon which Shakespeare and his contemporaries based their tragedies) and allows for greater insight as the hero attempts to cope with events. In Act III Scene 2, Lear is out on the heath, after being stripped of his knights by Gonerill and Regan, ranting at the elements. He is preoccupied with paranoid thoughts on his 'two pernicious daughters', suggesting a collusion between them and the storm ('But yet I call you servile ministers...Oh ho!'Tis foul'). He displays unbridled egotism in his futile attempts at getting the tempest to do his bidding ('Crack nature's moulds, all germens spill at once/That makes ungrateful man'). He seems unable to concede his sudden loss of power, from the previous scenes.
Yet, there are passages in which Lear shows greater self awareness and invokes pity and fear in the audience. Lear soon realises that unlike Cordelia, nature doesn't abide by his orders and subsequently humbles before its power ('I tax you not…horrible pleasure'). The storm is personified by the use of the oxymoron 'horrible pleasure' reflecting its intensity and in turn Lear's own mental instability. Though he still shows flickers of egotistic entitlement ('You owe me no subscription'), Shakespeare manages to successfully set the basis for Lear's coming anagnorisis in Act IV in a realistic and believable way. Also, fear and pity, crucial components of a tragedy, is felt by the audience throughout the scene. Lear's stark self assessment shows signs of a man slowly starting to see himself more clearly ('Here I stand, your slave- A poor, infirm, weak, and despised old man'). All the adjectives are bleak and direct in nature.
The reconciliation between Lear and his estranged daughter, Cordelia acts as the setting for the transformation of Lear's character. In Act IV Scene 7, a doting Cordelia arrives to Lear's sleeping aid lamenting his plight ('hovel thee…/In short and musty straw'). The sorrowful descriptions highlight Lear's vulnerability and reaffirms Cordelia's virtuous nature. Lear awakens in a state of bewilderment, unable to recognise others and expressing his relentless suffering (pge 76). His exclamations show Lear has become a figure of pathos. His humbling towards Cordelia is striking in depth. Firstly, he recognises Cordelia's virtuosity going as far as movingly offering to drink poison ('If you have poison for me I will drink it'). Lear's use of first person pronouns, 'methinks' and 'I' is suggestive of his new found humility. Gone is the earlier use of the omnipotent third person royal 'we'. Lear seems to accept his diminished status by the love of his caring daughter, Cordelia.
However, another interpretation of the reunion casts a less reverential light on the faithfulness of Cordelia and her role as 'the living emblem of womanly dignity'. Feminist critic Kathleen Mcluskie commented that Cordelia's saving love…, works in the action less as a redemption of womankind than as an example of patriarchy restored'. I would disagree on two counts. Firstly, though the sympathetic characters in the play happen to reinforce patriarchal order, that doesn't necessarily mean that they are sympathetic because they do so. For instance, just because Gonerill and Regan are seen as undermining patriarchal order doesn't make their actions any less evil. Secondly, I do not perceive Cordelia's behaviour as submissive and symbolic of 'female subordination'. Cordelia's gentle pity is redemptive, her 'No cause, no cause' exemplifying the natural response of a doting daughter. In turn, I believe Lear's sincerity in his repentance due to the apologetic affection he bestows upon Cordelia and the grief that overcomes him in the deathly denouement.
Lastly, in King Lear many tragic elements of the denouement combine to complete Lear's presentation as a tragic hero. In Act V Scene 3, a distraught Lear enters carrying the lifeless body of his youngest daughter, Cordelia exclaiming 'How, howl, howl! O, you are men of stones'. His expressions of sorrow and laments tug at our emotions. Lear's suffering is a crucial component of the classical tragedy. It allows the audience to share in his grievous emotions thus providing catharsis to the audience as well as the protagonist. Our pity peaks as Lear expressing illusionary hope ('the feather it stirs') before accepting the sorry fate. The changed nature of Lear is most evident when reflected with the opening scene. The egoistic, arrogant Lear of the start has metamorphosed into a repentant, self pitying shell of a man. The love Cordelia could never put into words is expressed in her death. Lear dies grief stricken, and we as the audience feel his pain.
However, there are many who believe the destructive denouement of King Lear sullies the extent to which he can be classified a 'tragic hero'. In a tragedy, the story should end with regeneration and signal society's return to normality. Yet in King Lear we close with Edgar's sombre words that the survivors 'Shall never see so much nor live so long' suggesting that the lives of those who remain have been shattered by the events of Act V Scene 3. This lack of poetic justice in King Lear upset many of Shakespeare's contemporary audience. Eighteenth-century audiences found the death of Cordelia during the closing stages of the play deeply shocking. On the subject of poetic justice, many critics have interpreted the lack of poetic justice in King Lear as rendering Lear's tragic heroism in vain. Yet I would argue that though the tragedy ends badly for the Lear and Cordelia, the evil figures in the play all suffer the same deathly fate thus in keeping with the classical structure of tragedy. Secondly, we as the audience can take solace in Lear's reconciliation with Cordelia. For instance, in Shakespeare's tragedy 'Othello' anagnorisis comes too late (Othello learns of Iago's wickedness after murdering his innocent lover, Desdemona) leaving the audience aggrieved but piteous. One must also question the extent to which Lear undergoes change in the play. Many commentators have noted that Lear, at no point, takes responsibility for the cruel natures of his daughters, Gonerill and Regan, or acknowledges the folly of his actions. I agree with the notion of Lear's incomplete transformation and would further point to his reaction to his daughter's death. Lear is faced with the devastating aftermath of his actions and does not have Gonerill and Regan to accuse vengefully of responsibility. Yet he chooses to retreat into himself, deceiving himself over Cordelia's death, instead of talking liability.
Overall, the extent to which King Lear fulfils the role of the tragic hero is a thorny issue. Lear is not a tragic hero with a single tragic flaw which causes his downfall. Nor is his growth a simple movement from ignorance to knowledge. When he emerges from his madness Lear may have learned a great deal, but doubts remain about the depth and legitimacy of his understanding. Yet taking this into account, I would still classify Lear as a tragic hero because of the immense sympathy the audience feels for him by the end of the play. He is infuriating in Act I Scene 1, showing ego and arrogance but becomes increasingly sympathetic as he suffers. He evokes feelings of fear and pity. His repentance seems sincere and believable so much so that come the tragic denouement, his grief becomes our grief. By then Shakespeare's tumultuous tragedy has become a cathartic experience, for all, in which King Lear has emerged a complex but ultimately honest tragic hero.
Without Gonerill and Regan to denounce as responsible for Cordelia's deaths, he is faced with his part in her death. Yet, he instead retreats from self examination, choosing not to accept Cordelia's death at all. Though I believe Lear never fully changes, refusing to acknowledge his hand in the fates of his daughters, it would be overly cynical to doubt the grief and guilt Lear holds which lead to his untimely death.


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A financial institution dealing with the public was fined £1.3m last week for failing to handle complaints properly. That gives an indication of the importance which is now attached to making sure that mistakes are rectified. Then, last Saturday, the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) received its full legal powers. Its task is to provide consumers with a free, independent service for resolving disputes with financial firms.
Nobody in the City used to give a second's thought to complaints. Financial institutions settled them as they thought best. It was hit and miss. For institutions could assume that complainants were unlikely to go to law; the legal system was too complex, expensive and slow. Complainants would have to content themselves with summary justice.
The first sectors to realise that this wasn't good enough were general insurance and then banking. Twenty years ago, they set up voluntary ombudsman schemes, they financed them and secured their independence. Similar arrangements were subsequently made in other parts of the financial services industry. At the same time that the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, declared that there should be just one financial regulator rather than many – which led to the creation of the Financial Services Authority, which also got its legal powers on Saturday – he stated that there should be just one ombudsman service in place of the six existing schemes.
Here is a typical complaint, if one example can be made to serve for an enormous volume and variety. Mr X wanted to borrow a bit more than £10,000 while he waited for some payments to be made to him during the course of the following months. Then he would repay the loan. This is a classic transaction. It has been described in banking text books for hundreds of years.
Mr X shopped around for the best deal he could find. The lender he identified said that its quotation included the cost of a payment protection plan. Reasonably enough, given the short time span of the transaction, Mr X said he didn't wish to take the extra insurance. Well, said the lender, if you don't take the insurance, this might prejudice the loan arrangement. And so, as the deal still looked good, Mr X agreed to be insured.
Then Mr X become ill and had to go to hospital. How fortunate, he thought, that I took the extra insurance. I can make a claim. Alas, he had been misled. There was an unusually long waiting period on the policy of 180 days. He hadn't been told that there was a range of waiting periods from which he could chose. Or that if he picked a more appropriate period, the cost would have risen so that the overall transaction would no longer have been the cheapest. It turned out, too, that the lender was connected to a household name insurance company. It seemed to view banking primarily as a means of selling more insurance. Its sales people had an incentive to achieve insurance sales in a high proportion of their banking transactions. Mr X complained that he had been the victim of misselling and of poor complaints handling.
From the complainant's point of view, as compared with the courts, the FOS has several advantages in dealing with cases of this kind. While it takes into account legal rights and any industry codes, its ultimate test is whether the transaction was fair and reasonable. This means that, while the small print in documents covering a specific agreement is important, the ombudsman also pays attention to other matters. For instance, what was stated in any promotional material would be important. Or what has become established as good industry practice.
The FOS is also comparatively speedy. It aims to resolve at least 70 per cent of the cases which go to full investigation within six months. In addition, its staff are trained to look for early resolution of disputes through mediation and conciliation between the parties. The service is free to complainants, being financed by a compulsory levy on the industry. Unlike the courts, too, the FOS can make awards for any distress or inconvenience the complainant has suffered.
However, the FOS is not, as such, a consumer champion. Rather, it tries to level up the famous playing field by providing the individual customers of financial institutions with a means of having their complaints properly examined. It has substantial powers in relation to financial institutions. But it is, finally, an independent service for resolving disputes. It is strictly neutral. In practice, it upholds about one third of the cases it investigates. Two thirds do not succeed. Mr X, however, did obtain redress. The ombudsman ordered the provider of the loan to repay the insurance premiums, to make good any interest that had been wrongly charged and to compensate Mr X for the inconvenience he had suffered. Final score: David one, Goliath nil.
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When my seven-week-old twin boys lay in hospital with meningitis, I depended on many things.
I counted on the machines to beep rhythmically and tell me their hearts were still beating. I relied on the drips to administer the antibiotics. I trusted the doctors' to give the best care, and I banked on a nurse to calm their fraught little bodies to sleep. Most of all, I depended on family and friends, and even strangers, to appeal to God to bring them through.
We rely on other people's prayers.
Which leads me to ask, who prays for you and who do you pray for, not just in a crisis but also on a regular basis?
We have a responsibility to bring other people to God in prayer. We need to make a commitment to lift them up before our Father. Just like people petitioned Jesus on behalf of the family and friends.
Prayer makes miracles happen.
Daughters were brought back to life. Friends walked again. Sicknesses disappeared. Lives were made whole.
Prayer for others makes a difference.
When my grandmother passed away, my mother and aunt went into a panic. "Whose going to pray for us now?" They asked. You see, my grandmother had prayed faithfully for her family, for friends, and for missionaries.
During my summer school vacations, I would stay with my grandparents and I noticed their prayer life. Each evening, before bed, my granddad sat in his big armchair by the fireplace. My grandma would join him, sitting on the other side. She would bring steaming cups of cocoa and two cookies each. Biscuits, we call them in England.
Then she took out her Bible and a devotional, and she would read the entry for the day. My grandfather would listen, swinging his foot and nodding his head. My mind would wander, but I would watch and learn.
Then they would pray out loud. Sometimes they would pray for me, even as I sat there. Always, they would pray for a family member. Next, they would remember those who served overseas. My grandmother would open a booklet, Echos of Service, and she would pray for a missionary, some stranger I had never heard of in a faraway land I probably would never visit.
Faithfulness in praying for others is ingrained in my mind. Faithfulness in praying for others should be well established in our lives.
With the New Year still fresh, who are you going to pray for this year? Make a list—one or two persons for each day of the month. Put it somewhere you won't forget; where you will see it every day. Pray in your bathroom when you get ready in the morning, or by the kitchen sink. And pray faithfully.
Heavenly Father, at the beginning of this New Year I want to be responsible for bringing my family and friends before you. Just as people brought children to Jesus, I bring _____________ to you for your blessing. Just as friends and family brought those who were sick to Jesus, I bring __________________ to you for your healing. Just as people were excited about meeting Jesus and told others about him, help me to share the good news about Christ with ________________. Amen.
Linking up with Suzie Eller at #liveFree, Susan Mead at Dance With Jesus and Dawn Klinge at Grace and Truth.
20 thoughts on "Who should you pray for today?"
Thank you for this reminder to pray for others. I've definitely coasted on the prayer of others multiple times in my life and need to be more intentional in returning the favor 🙂 #livefree
With the arrival of my first grandchild, I was struck (I mean STRUCK) with the weight of that responsibility to be praying for my family — intentionally and with hands-off openness to the will of God. Thank you for your words of confirmation that give me resolve to keep up the fight in prayer.
I love this Rachel, praying for others is a common practice of mine, but it's typically for those close to my heart or somehow alerted to me of a crisis. What a great practice to make a plan and then dutifully follow, just like your grandmother. I love a plan and will begin this one! Thanks as always for your wonderful tips!
I have always prayed for people, sometimes, even forgetting my own hopes and dreams or the ones God had for me. I really had no idea the impact I was having, but spiritual attacks of the enemy makes you aware that prayer changes things and decimates him. I just remembered a lady who told me years ago that she could tell when I was praying for her. I have a friend who prays for me when I can't sleep. And I love the story of your grandparents, it's a beautiful memory to treasure.
Love this post. I have benefited from the prayers of others. My husband and I are becoming more faithful in our prayer life. This week we are including the sanctity of life/our government in our prayers. The Colson Center has an app for 21 days of prayer for life: http://www.colsoncenter.org/21days
This, a gentle reminder to take up the mantle of prayer, to lift up the generations that follow us.
And yes, I do remember those English biscuits, Rachel. Fondly …
This is a great reminder to not to forget our prayers thank you
This is such a necessary reminder to take everything repeatedly to our Heavenly Father, to push through in prayer and to press into grace and mercy. No matter what we are facing here, no matter what we are fearing in front of us…we have an advocate with the Father. We have a space to release our hearts and pick up His mercy. My sweet friend lost her mom this past October and that was one of her first confessions as we prayed together for her and her family, "Who will pray for me?". We need each others prayers so much.
Thank you for this offering of grace!
I started praying for the people whose blogs I read. I thought how powerful would it be if we all prayed for each other as we read each others blogs? How much more of an kingdom impact would take place? These are some of the things I've started praying over the bloggers and linkup leaders as I read:
-Anointing for writing
-Draw people to their site
-Prepare the hearts of readers to receive what's written
-Protection of the technical issues on their site
Praying for you today, and whenever I read your posts.
Much love,
~Sherry Stahl
I'm in shirer's armor of God study and it's electrified my prayers of late – fighting in God's armor for those I love. blessings on you and your writing, dear Rachel.


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- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Radio
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Luxury
- Restaurants
Local Services & Businesses
- Groceries
Leisure Activities
- Bird Watching
- Eco Tourism
- Horseback Riding
- Scenic Drives
- Sight Seeing
- Walking
Location Type
- Rural
- Town
- Village
Sports & Adventure Activities
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Dining
- Dining Room
- Fireplace
- Heating
- Internet
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- 4 Ring Stove
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Grill
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Terrace
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Private Pool
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Jun 1 - Jun 30, 2017
2 night min stay
July to August
Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2017
2 night min stay
Sep 1 - Sep 30, 2017
2 night min stay
Oct 1 - Oct 31, 2017
2 night min stay
November to Christmas
Nov 1 - Dec 19, 2017
2 night min stay
Christmas to New Years
Dec 20 - Jan 5, 2018
2 night min stay
January to March
Jan 6 - Mar 31, 2018
2 night min stay
Apr 1 - Apr 30, 2018
2 night min stay
May 1 - May 31, 2018
2 night min stay
Jun 1 - Jun 30, 2018
2 night min stay
July to August
Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2018
2 night min stay
Sep 1 - Sep 30, 2018
2 night min stay
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The nearest airport is Nimes and the nearest town is Banne. Banne hosts an art festival during the summer and is a meeting point for various guided hikes.
Grab a map from the living room and set off into nature. Here on the edge of the Cevennes national park there's so much to explore - forests, rivers and viaducts, or take a 25minute walk downhill to the medieval village of Banne. Nearby are the deep caves and grottes of la Cocalliere. Swim in our new 21 metre pool or take a short drive to an idyllic swimming hole, complete with enormous rocks and waterfall.
There are tennis courts in St. Paul le Jeune and les Vans. Biking in the cevennes means miles of unspoilt scenery, wildflowers, wildlife, and few human encounters. The Ardèche river with its famous Pont d'Arc is a short drive away. It is easy to rent canoes and you can spend the day floating down the river or sun bathing on the shores.
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About: Simply Chateau was set up in 2003 after two old school chums enjoyed a fantastic holiday with friends in a French chateau in the Dordogne. Oliver & Ravi, the two directors of the company, were amazed at what terrific value these stunning chateau rentals represented and decided to spread the word. Soon after the website www.simplychateau.com was born. Today we deliver a wide range of luxury villas, private chateau and charming farmhouses throughout France, Italy, Spain, the UK and the Caribbean. We have something for everyone from charming manor houses representing great value for money to fully catered & serviced luxury chateau, all handpicked and chosen with care. Bookings are made direct with the owner of your chosen property to guarantee you get the best booking price available.
Why Banne, France:
At Simply Chateau we only work with the very best rental properties on the market. All of our properties have been handpicked and we take our customer feedback extremely seriously. We operate a 'three strikes and you're out' policy - that is to say if we have 3 negative reviews relating to any of our properties we cease to advertise it. We have properties to suit every taste and budget, all chosen with care by our expert team for their unique character, fantastic features and stunning countryside locations.
The Unique Benefits at this Chateau / Country House:
Free Concierge Service: As luxury rental specialists we have all the experience in the world helping each and every one of our customers find the most suitable property for their dream holiday. All you need to do is provide us with the details of what you imagine your dream holiday to be, and we'll find the perfect property for you. We can make sure that every arrangement is planned to perfection and each element of your holiday has been refined. Transfers, catering, maid service, tours and activities can all be prearranged to your specific requirements. 100% Financial Guarantee: We realize that financial protection is an important consideration when choosing a holiday company so to ensure you have complete peace of mind we are bonded members of ABTA. Lowest Price Guarantee: Simply Chateau ���simply' processes the bookings and credit card payments on the property owner's behalf. The owners themselves set the rates so you know you are getting the best available rental rate when you book. Avoid Internet Scams: Each and every property listed on our website has been checked to make sure that it actually exists. This ensures that you do not become a victim of an internet scam as can happen through an ordinary listing website.
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Portuguese translation of 'unwelcome'
Word Frequency
unwelcome [ʌnˈwɛlkəm]
1 (guest)
2 (news)
to feel unwelcome
não se sentir à vontade
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Example Sentences Including 'unwelcome'
The rest of us pretended not to hear his unwelcome analysis.SPIX'S MACAW: The Race to Save the World's Rarest Bird (2002)
The telephone call was expected, and, he suspected, unwelcome.The Last Raven
Unlike Laura, who shared with Marianne the directness some found unwelcome , a characteristic difficult to restrain.Out of the Ashes
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'unwelcome' in Other Languages
- Brazilian Portuguese: inoportuno
- Chinese: 不喜欢的
- European Spanish: inoportuno inoportuna
- French: importun importune
- German: unwillkommen
- Italian: non gradito non gradita
- Japanese: 歓迎されない
- Korean: 달갑지 않은
- Portuguese: inoportuno inoportuna
- Spanish: inoportuno inoportuna
Translation of unwelcome from the Collins English to Portuguese Dictionary
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Welcome to the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society's Happy Tails Dog Park!
Happy Tails Dog Park is a safe and gated area to play, have fun and socialize your dog.
A portion of your annual membership fee goes toward maintenance and improvements of the park. Happy Tails Dog Park is here for you to enjoy spending time with your dogs! Be safe and have fun! We ask you to keep the park clean by picking up after your pet. We want your experience to be rewarding for both you and your pet.
Happy Tails Dog Park includes a beautiful retaining wall made up of black granite "bricks" which are laser- engraved with the message of the purchaser's choice. These highly visible stones will leave a lasting legacy and are a great way to celebrate or remember a loved one or a family pet. The stones can:
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- Remember your pet(s)
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- Show your love for a furry friend
The stones are 3" high by 6" wide and your message can include up to four lines of print. Please note that tax receipts are not provided for brick purchases. Click here to download a brick dedication form.
Happy Tails Dog Park Membership Rates
Annual Single Dog Membership – $100 per calendar year (each dog in the household must have their own membership – memberships are not transferable).
Monthly Membership- $15 per month
Daily drop in fee – $5 per dog (maximum of 3 dogs).
*membership cards will be issued to annual and monthly members only. A staff member can issue a day-pass for daily drop-in park-goers.
Important Notes
- All applicants must provide documentation upon registration which proves that their dog's vaccinations are up to date.
- All new members will be required to complete an application and agree to comply with all park rules and regulations. You can download one below and then please bring it to our Adoptions Desk in our shelter at 1375 Provincial Road, Windsor. For more information about becoming a member, call 519-966-5751.
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A large and well-established FMCG business specialising in the distribution of alcoholic beverages is currently recruiting for an On Trade Sales Manager to join their growing and dynamic team in Dubai.
As the Sales Manager, you will be:
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Vermont To Join Criminal Justice Reform Project By Pat Bradley • Mar 13, 2017 Listen Listening... / 0:41 Vermont has been tapped to join a national criminal justice reform effort. Vermont Natural Resources Secretary Discusses Statewide Listening Tour By Pat Bradley • Mar 10, 2017 Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Listen Listening... / 5:38 The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources oversees three departments: Fish and Wildlife; Forests, Parks and Recreation; and Environmental Conservation. In December, then Governor-elect Phil Scott announced Julie Moore would be appointed secretary of the agency. She is the former Director of the Clean and Clear program in Governor Jim Douglas' administration and chair of the Vermont Community Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain. Secretary Julie Moore explains why one of her first actions was to undertake her recently completed statewide listening tour. Man Pulled From Bennington River Dies At Hospital By Pat Bradley • Mar 9, 2017 Listen Listening... / 0:36 Police are investigating the death of a Bennington man who was pulled out of a river. Firefighters Aid Dog Stranded In Icy River By Pat Bradley • Mar 9, 2017 Listen Listening... / 0:48 A team of firefighters has come to the aid of a dog that was struggling to keep his head above water in an icy Vermont river. Vermont Health Care Officials Wary Of GOP Reform Ideas By Pat Bradley • Mar 9, 2017 401(K) 2013/Creative Commons Listen Listening... / 0:51 Vermont's top health care official says the Republican-led plan to repeal the Obama-era health care system could drive up the cost of health insurance for many Vermonters. Vermont Attorney General Warns Of Increased IRS Scam Calls By Pat Bradley • Mar 9, 2017 Pixabay/Public Domain Listen Listening... / 0:47 Vermont State Attorney General T.J. Donovan on Thursday warned residents of a tax collection scam involving fake Internal Revenue Service callers. Burlington Deputy Police Chief Discusses Acquisition of Body Cameras For All Officers By Pat Bradley • Mar 9, 2017 Pat Bradley/WAMC Listen Listening... / 3:51 The Burlington City Council recently approved a nearly $158,000 contract to purchase 110 body cameras for the Burlington City Police Department. Deputy Chief of Police Jannine Wright says that although some officers have body cams, the new contract will outfit every officer and replace aging technology. Vermont Attorney General Discusses Guidance Issued To Municipalities On Immigration Enforcement By Pat Bradley • Mar 9, 2017 T.J. Donovan/Facebook Listen Listening... / 5:37 Vermont Attorney General T.J. Donovan has issued a new pamphlet for municipalities across the state. Produced by his office and the state's Immigration Task Force, the "Guidance to Vermont Cities and Towns Regarding Immigration Enforcement" provides information regarding localities' "ability to prohibit and restrict certain actions with respect to working with the federal government on enforcing federal immigration law." Donovan explains why he felt it was important to provide the information to Vermont's municipalities. Vermont High Court Considers Free Speech Case By Pat Bradley • Mar 8, 2017 GearedBull/Wikimedia Listen Listening... / 0:49 The Vermont supreme court reviewed several cases as it gathered Wednesday in a Vermont Law School lecture hall packed with observers. Montpelier Gets $50K Grant To Create Master Plan For Public Art By Pat Bradley • Mar 8, 2017 John Phelan/Wikimedia Commons Listen Listening... / 0:57 The city of Montpelier, Vermont, has received a $50,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to create a master plan for public art and commission the city's first major public art work to be installed at a redevelopment project. Wide Range Of Issues Discussed During Town Meeting Day By Pat Bradley • Mar 8, 2017 Redjar/Wikipedia Listen Listening... / 3:44 Vermonters come together on Town Meeting Day to elect local officials and decide school budgets. It's also a time when residents discuss a number of binding and non-binding questions. We look at some of the items that came up during Tuesday's meetings across the state. Incumbent Loses Rutland Mayoral Race By Pat Bradley • Mar 8, 2017 Sfoskett/Wikimedia Commons Listen Listening... / 4:11 Voters in Rutland, Vermont have ousted their long-time mayor. In the four-way race on Town Meeting Day, city councilor David Allaire defeated five-term incumbent Christopher Louras. Vermont Attorney General Wants To Intervene In Nuke Plant Sale By Pat Bradley • Mar 7, 2017 Courtesy NRC and Entergy Corp. Listen Listening... / 0:54 Vermont's attorney general is asking to intervene in the state Public Service Board's review of the sale of the closed Vermont Yankee power plant, saying significant environmental and financial issues are at stake. Two Vermont Towns Oppose Development Inspired By Mormon Leader By Pat Bradley • Mar 7, 2017 Public Domain/Flickr Listen Listening... / 0:51 Voters in two small Vermont towns have opposed a massive development by a Utah businessman that would be based on the papers of Mormon leader Joseph Smith. Heroin And Prescription Drug Overdose Deaths Spike In Vermont By Pat Bradley • Mar 7, 2017 Adobe Stock Listen Listening... / 0:48 A new report by Vermont's Health Department shows that drug overdoses from both heroin and prescription drugs spiked in the state last year. Vermont Joins 39 States In Generic Drug Price Lawsuit By Pat Bradley • Mar 7, 2017 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Wikimedia Commons Public Domain Listen Listening... / 0:50 Vermont has joined more than 30 other states in a national lawsuit that alleges a group of pharmaceutical companies conspired to fix the prices of generic drugs. Kirby Town Meeting Moderator Discusses Importance Of Town Meeting Day By Pat Bradley • Mar 7, 2017 Listen Listening... / 3:58 John McClaughry is an old hand in Vermont political circles. The founder of the conservative think tank The Ethan Allen Institute, he served in both the Vermont House and Senate. He worked in Washington in the 1960's for the late U.S. Senator Winston Prouty and served as a policy advisor in the Reagan White House in the 1980's. For 51 years, John McClaughry has also moderated the Town Meeting Day gathering in Kirby, Vermont. He says one of the nation's founders is an inspiration behind Vermont's annual tradition, which is wrapping up this evening. Former Vermont Governor Jim Douglas Talks About The Tradition And History Of Town Meeting Day By Pat Bradley • Mar 7, 2017 Pat Bradley/WAMC Listen Listening... / 5:26 Today is Town Meeting Day in Vermont, the original and traditional town hall that brings residents of communities across the state together to discuss issues, choose local leaders and decide school budgets. Former Republican Governor Jim Douglas has moderated the meeting in Middlebury for 31 years, including the years he served as governor. Now an Executive in Residence at Middlebury College, he explains that the tradition goes back to when the first town in the state was chartered. Vermont Attorney General Gives Guidance On Immigration Laws By Pat Bradley • Mar 6, 2017 Vermont Attorney General's office Listen Listening... / 0:42 Vermont's new attorney general has provided guidance to towns to help them navigate legal issues created by President Donald Trump's immigration orders. Author Wants Middlebury Students Who Shouted Down Speech Sanctioned By Pat Bradley • Mar 6, 2017 Mark Goebel/Flickr Listen Listening... / 0:45 An author who was targeted by Middlebury College protesters thinks students who shouted down his talk last week should be sanctioned. New Hampshire GOP House Leaders Look To Stall Transgender Protections Bill By Pat Bradley • Mar 6, 2017 Jared C. 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Understanding the signaling pathways that mediate cardiac developmental processes may reveal important clues into the cellular and molecular pathogenesis of heart disease. Specifically, we want to understand how protein-tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs) relate to cardiac development and disease. Our lab's research efforts focus on developmental biology, in vivo analysis of in mouse systems, including disease models, and cardiac biology and stem cell research using primary cultures.
Currently, we are studying mouse models in which we can assess the molecular pathogenesis of the congenital cardiac defects associated with Noonan (NS) and LEOPARD (LS) Syndromes, pediatric disorders both attributed primarily to mutations in Shp2. Shp2, encoded by the PTPN11 gene, is a key positive regulator in most, if not all, receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) signaling pathways, acting upstream of Ras in the Erk/MAP kinase cascade. In this regard, we hope to answer several interesting questions regarding the effects of Shp2 in normal cardiomyocyte development and disease. What is the mechanism by which LS mutations perturb downstream signaling events in the heart, and are other domains in Shp2, such as the tyrosyl phosphorylation sites and the proline-rich stretch, required for the dominant negative effects of the LS mutants? Does deletion of Shp2 have a different effect on cardiomyocyte disease development than the dominant negative (i.e., LS) mutants of Shp2 or does embryonic deletion of Shp2 in the heart have a different phenotype (e.g., HCM) than does post-natal deletion?
In addition, our lab is interested in studying end stage heart failure. Idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (IDC) is a disease that results in an enlarged heart that does not pump properly. It is a common reason afflicted individuals require heart transplant surgeries. However, the cause of IDC is unclear and the molecular signaling mechanisms that are aberrantly regulated in IDC are largely unknown. Our recently published work shows that hearts from mice with cardiomyocyte-specific deletion of Shp2, a key positive regulator in most, if not all, receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) signaling pathways, develop a severe dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). The loss of Shp2 revealed a hyper-activation in the RhoA signaling pathway, implicating a novel, yet undefined, connection between Shp2 and the RhoA signaling pathway in the heart. RhoA is a small GTP binding protein involved in important cellular functions including cell proliferation, migration, and cytoskeletal reorganization. Recent translational work has demonstrated a significant role for RhoA in cardiovascular disease, including hypertension and atherosclerosis; however, here too, the underlying mechanisms are unclear. In this proposal, we will study elucidate the mechanisms by which RhoA is regulated by Shp2. This project will examine the role of RhoA activity, via Shp2, in cardioprotection of heart failure. This project addresses several interesting and key questions with regards to the function of RhoA in cardiomyocyte disease development: Is RhoA an important regulator of adult cardiac pathogenesis, i.e., in response to stress and/or injury to the heart? What is/are the receptor tyrosine kinase signaling pathway(s) affected by RhoA activity? What is the RhoGEF, RhoGAP and/or other substrate for Shp2 responsible for the dilated phenotype? Can the failure phenotype be rescued with pharmacological intervention?


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Islets of Hope care tips for persons with diabetes
Diabetes care tips
Section 2
Blood glucose meters: How they work and various meter features
In the United States, blood glucose is measured in mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter). In most other countries, blood glucose is measured in mmol/L. Many meters can be set for either measurement so it is very important that you always make sure your meter is set to the measurement you are familiar with.
Blood glucose meters measure how much glucose is in a given blood sample. Where the sample comes from (fingers, toes, forearms, ear lobes) will affect test results. Although alternative site testing is enticing (claiming to be less painful) I personally do not feel it is accurate enough for use on young children that cannot sense their own symptoms of hypoglycemia. Readings from forearm (or toe) blood lag behind fingertip blood and cannot accurately reflect rapidly changing glucose levels in the rest of the body. This means that a forearm sample could come back higher than is actually true and a person could really be suffering from hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) and need treatment.
A test strip is placed inside a blood glucose meter (you can ONLY use test strips designed for your particular meter). A drop of blood is then placed on the strip. Blood reacts with chemicals in the test strip causing a small electronic pulse to be sent into the meter which then calculates the level of glucose in the blood sample and shows the result in a digital display.
Different makes of meters offer a variety of functions and data management capabilities to match individual testing needs. Newer models of meters feature one-step sampling and readout. The chemically-treated strip is placed in the device and a drop of blood is placed on the test strip which acts like a straw drawing the blood sample into the strip. and the meter then gives a reading.
Newer meters offer on screen averages for week or months at a time, can hold hundreds of previous test results with time and date, and may even have graphing capability. The new generation of meters may also have upload features so that a person or doctor can upload meter readings directly from the meter and into a computer for analysis and review. Some meters allow entry of additional data throughout the day, such as insulin dose, amount of carbohydrates eaten, stress, illness, or exercise data. Not all meters have these feature so be sure to talk with your doctor about what features are available and suit your needs best.
Alternative testing sites
Some meters offer alternate site testing, which allows a consumer to test on sites other than the fingertips, which can become sore and callused over time. However, alternate site testing is not as accurate as finger pricks. If your reading is low from an alternate test site (i.e., forearm), or you feel like you may be low, you still have to repeat the test on a fingertip. (I personally find finger sticks not only more accurate, but also less painful when done properly.
The main drawback of alternative site testing is that they are not consistently reliable. A person may test higher on the forearm than if they had tested on their fingers. This can be a real problem if a person (especially child) is already on the low side. A false higher reading may prompt a parent to give a correction bolus when in fact, the child is already, or heading into, a state of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose).
IOH Health Tip: When traveling, it is better to use fingertips. Rapid changes in blood sugar, especially on airplanes, may not be detected in alternative testing sites. See more Traveling Tips for persons with diabetes.
For now, finger tip testing is still more reliable than alternate site testing.
Why should I test my blood glucose?
The glucose meter is a key element of home blood glucose monitoring (HBGM, also called "self glucose monitoring") by people with diabetes mellitus and other disorders that require blood glucose monitoring. Since approximately 1980, a primary goal of the management of type 1 diabetes has been the achievement of closer-to-normal levels of glucose in the blood for as much of the time as possible, guided by HBGM several times a day. This has greatly increased the trouble and time spent in the daily care of this disease but has also reduced rates of long-term complications and improved the management of short-term complications such as hypoglycemia. It is estimated that approximately 85% of all diabetics do not adequately keep their blood glucose levels at, or near, their target ranges. This may be one reason for the high rate of associated diabetes complications. The best way to manage your blood glucose levels is simple: test regularly, and often. You cannot correct highs and lows if you don't know about them.
Glucose monitoring is also an important tool for helping your doctor determine your best care plan approach. Readings can help determine what your basal (background) insulin should be, as well as your insulin-to-carb ration, correction factor, and how your blood glucose levels are faring during the night.
Meter use For determining or monitoring hypoglycemia
Although the apparent value of immediate measurement of blood glucose might seem to be higher for hypoglycemia than hyperglycemia, meters have been less useful. The primary problems are precision and ratio of false positive and negative results. An imprecision of ±15% is less of a problem for high glucose levels than low. There is little difference in the management of a glucose of 200 mg/dl compared with 260 (i.e., a "true" glucose of 230±15%), but the difference between 70 mg/dl and 55 (i.e., 67±15%) represents a more unsatisfactory uncertainty. The imprecision is compounded by the relative likelihood of false positives and negatives in populations of people with diabetes and those without diabetes. People with type 1 diabetes usually have glucose levels above normal, often ranging from 40 to 500 mg/dl, and when a meter reading of 50 or 70 is accompanied by their usual hypoglycemic symptoms, there is little uncertainty about the reading representing a "true positive" and little harm done if it is a "false positive."
In contrast, people who do not have diabetes but periodically have hypoglycemic symptoms, will have a much higher rate of false positives to true, and a meter is not accurate enough to base a diagnosis of hypoglycemia upon. Hypoglycemia (unrelated to diabetes) needs to be diagnosed by a medical professional. This is especially important because hypoglycemia unrelated to diabetes can be attributed to other health problems. A C-peptide test may be conducted to rule out an over production of insulin due to insulinomas (tumors on the pancreas). Other tests can also help determine why a person with diabetes has hypoglycemic episodes -- something a home blood glucose test meter cannot determine.
A meter can occasionally be useful in the monitoring of severe types of hypoglycemia (e.g., congenital hyperinsulinemia), to ensure that the average blood sugar (when fasting) remains above 70 mg/dl.
When should I test my blood glucose?
Your doctor will help you decide when to test and how often. However, the more often you test the better your chances of catching lows and avoiding highs; both important factors in reducing your risk of long-term complications of diabetes.
Generally, most physicians will advise that you test:
Also, you need to RECHECK blood glucose levels anytime you have suffered a hypoglycemia episode (70 mg/dL or lower) that required treatment. Keep rechecking blood glucose until your levels have stabilized. See "Hypoglycemia Treatment."
Glucose meter accuracy
Accuracy of glucose meters is a common topic of concern. Nearly all of the meters have similar accuracy (±10-15%) when used correctly. However, a variety of factors can affect the accuracy of a test including calibration of meter, ambient temperature, pressure use to wipe off strip, size of blood sample, high levels of certain drugs in blood, hematocrit (blood iron levels), dirt on meter, aging of test strips, and of course, wet fingers or fingers that are dirty or contaminated with food. Models vary in their susceptibility to these factors, and in their ability to prevent or warn of inaccurate results with error messages.
IOH Health Tip: High altitude, pressurized airplan cabins, humidty and heat can all affect test strips as well as meter performance. Be aware of these things when traveling and recheck if your blood glucose reading does not seem to match how you are feeling. It is important to check your blood glucose levels more frequently when traveling!
You can learn more about how to test accurately in our "Blood Glucose Testing Tips for Accuracy" section.
Article by Lahle Wolfe, 02/24/2006. Ms. Wolfe is a diabetic, as well as the parent of a child diagnosed at age 4 with type 1 diabetes.
Family Doctor; Diabetes: Monitoring your blood glucose
Canadian Diabetes Assn.; How to monitor your blood glucose
dLife.com; Blood glucose monitoring
What are normal and target blood glucose ranges?
Diabetes Care Tips
About Glucose Monitoring and Glucose Meters
Quick Summary of Glucose Testing Tips
Special Care Tips for Children
More Information
Blood Glucose Monitors
Links for More Information
Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Monitors
The GlucoWatch offers non-invasive (no needle) glucose testing. It is not a replacement for traditional glucose monitoring, but serves as a complementary approach to glucose monitoring. For more information about the GlucoWatch visit GlucoWatch.
GlucoWatch is not intended to replace finger sticks. It is meant to help trend glucose patterns and alert patients to hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia episodes. When GlucoWatch detects a high or low blood glucose reading you need to confirm the reading with a finger stick before taking action. Be sure to replace the pad and allow for "warm up time" before relying on the GlucoWatch to alert your to abnormal sugars.
You can obtain more information about GlucoWatch on their site, or in our section on Glucose Meters.
Some paragraphs on this page contain excerpt, edited for content and style, from Wikipedia.com.
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