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Jamaica Inn, Cornwall
The Jamaica Inn is situated in the middle of Bodmin Moor, Cornwall. It can be spotted and accessed from the A30 which is the main road passing through the county. The usually bleak Moor sets the perfect scene for the famous Inn, which is bursting with history and atmosphere. The Inn is well known for being one of the most haunted buildings in the UK with its many tales of ghosts and smugglers from years gone by. Jamaica Inn was built in 1750 as an Inn for travellers. Due to the isolated location of the Inn, in the middle of the Moor, it was an attractive stopping point for travellers and was a great place for smugglers to hide anything illegal. It is thought that Jamaica Inn got its name from smugglers who loved to store and hide rum there. Years and years of history fill the Inn with character and visitors love to soak up the atmosphere and hear about its past tales.
Many tourists flock to the Inn each year to visit the location of Daphne Du Maurier's classic novel, Jamaica Inn. I first read the novel after visiting the Inn and it definitely put a new perspective on it for me and fuelled my mind with ideas and a new interest in the Inn. When I read the book, I could almost see it playing out at the Inn and I could imagine the bleak Moor which made the book a lot more enjoyable and realistic. I definitely recommend reading the book to get an idea of how life possibly could have been at the Inn.
I have never stayed overnight at Jamaica Inn, mainly because I daren't. I imagine that I would get no sleep whatsoever staying in one of its allegedly haunted rooms. There are plenty of en-suite rooms available though for the braver visitors. There is a museum at the Inn where you can learn everything you need to know about the history of the place, Daphne Du Maurier and smuggling. There is an impressive collection of smugglers artefacts to be seen, some of which date back 300 years. The museum is incredibly interesting and educational; anybody interested in the Inn would definitely enjoy browsing around here. The museum is not very big but it sure has a lot packed into it but unfortunately it isn't free to enter. As the Inn lies only a few minutes off the A30 it is within great reach and is the perfect place to stop for a drink or something to eat. The Inn serves drinks, meals and snacks in its bars and it is a pleasant place to dine. I have stopped at the Inn a few times for food and I would say that the quality is pleasing but not outstanding. The food is quite expensive and from what I remember, the menu is very traditional. Jamaica Inn caters for all kinds of celebrations and has function rooms to hire for weddings, christenings, parties and conferences. There is a lovely gift shop at the Inn also where you can buy all sorts of memorabilia to remember your visit such as; playing cards, pencils, books etc. There is a good variety of treats available to buy. Special events are held at the Inn such as paranormal investigations which sound fantastic but terrifying.
I have visited the Inn many times. It became a tradition when I was younger to stop at the Inn for a quick drink and nosey around every time we ever drove past it. When I was a kid, it was exciting to stop at the Inn then when I got a little bit older and I found out more information about it I used to dread stopping as I was freaked out by how haunted it appeared. When I was about 17 years old, I read the novel by Daphne Du Maurier and I was eager to visit Jamaica Inn again with fresh eyes. Ever since then I have always been interested in the Inn and have enjoyed spending time there. The atmosphere of the Inn is quite special, I always feel curious wandering around there, as if I am going to see something or experience something spooky. I would definitely recommend Jamaica Inn as a great place to visit. I do not think the Inn is suitable for family stays but there is a play area for children. The Inn is definitely thought provoking and you can really get lost in the history of it. When you visit the Inn remember that nothing is better than Jamaica Inn itself; the expensive prices reflect its reputation. I definitely would not recommend going for just the food or the museum, the best thing about the Inn is the Inn itself and all that has happened there over the years. I have always experienced very good customer service at the Inn, in the bar, shop and museum. The Inn is very old and this is obvious when you first enter the building as there is a certain smell, which could only be found in a very old pub.
Jamaica Inn is open all year round to dine and stay at and the museum is open all year except January.
You are looking at a minimum of £100 per night for a double room at the Inn.
There is a small charge to enter the museum also.
Address: Jamaica Inn, Bolventor, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7TS
Telephone: 01566 86250
Website: www.jamaicainn.co.uk
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I've been to Jamaica Inn on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall a few times and just love it. The book by Daphne du Maurier is my most favourite novel. The first thing you hear is the creaking, eerie pub sign! The shop is excellent, it's quite large and you can buy all sorts of souveniers, Daphne du Maurier's books, refreshments, toys, etc. I also visited the Daphne du Maurier Museum there, you can see the Sheriton writing desk where she penned her many fantastic novels and biographies.
Also, something that has now disappeared, Potter's Museum of Curiosities - a fasinating museum of taxidermy. The sort of place that has three-eyed dogs, lambs with six legs and such like. What a shame it has now gone, it was very interesting to visit.
You can stay at Jamaica Inn, it is said to be rather haunted so not something I would like to do myself! Overall I would say Jamaica Inn is well worth visiting, if only to peruse the shop!
On a cold, grey, wet, blustery morning, the dark building loomed on the peak of Bodmin Moor. It stood isolated and bleak; a true haven for smugglers past.
Streams of water fell down our faces despite the hoods and hats. Rain soaked our clothes and the occasionally groaning could be heard as someone stepped into deep puddles or was splashed by passing cars.
Thus began our exploration of Jamaica Inn...
~~~Jamaica Inn~~~
Jamaica Inn was originally built in 1750 as a coaching inn and acted as a staging post for people to change horses for the long journey across the moor. A coach house, stables and a tack room were added to the Inn towards the end of the eighteenth century.
It was built at a time of heavy smuggling and, indeed, it has been estimated that around half of the brandy and a quarter of all tea being smuggled into the UK was landed on the nearby coasts. Jamaica Inn was ideally situated to serve smugglers and their contraband.
In the early twentieth century, the novelist, Daphne Du Maurier, was often inspired by Cornwall as settings for her novels and indeed, she went on the write one that was appropriately named "Jamaica Inn".
Nowadays, the Inn comprises a hotel (with pub), a gift shop and a museum, dedicated to both Smugglers and Daphne Du Maurier.
~~~The Gift Shop~~~
The Gift Shop contains a wide variety of items for purchase, from fridge magnets, mugs and tea towels to t-shirts, teddy bears and model campervans. There is obviously an emphasis on smugglers, pirates and Daphne Du Maurier.
The cost of items in the shop is typical of many gift shops, e.g. bookmarks were around £1.50 and magnets, approximately £1.99. No offers were available, so if you wanted one of Du Maurier's novels it would cost the full price.
I thought the shop was pleasant and could satisfy a range of tastes within the context of souvenirs. The shop was staffed by one lady, who was very pleasant and welcoming, so there were no complaints on the customer service level.
My only gripe was the PDQ machine (which is not really the shop's fault, I hasten to add). I don't know whether it is because it is in the middle of nowhere, but it took a long time for the machine to properly authorise payments - my payment took almost ten minutes, which caused a long queue! I'd recommend having cash to spare just in case.
~~~The Hotel and pub~~~
I did not stay at the hotel so cannot comment on the facilities here, although you are probably looking at £65-80 per night (at least) and there are quite a number of local places to visit.
Even so, we did enter the pub for refreshments. In our case, it was cream teas. I found the food delicious and the surroundings lovely and comfortable (the Inn has kept much of its character in the dark wood, beamed ceilings and, outside, the cobbled courtyards).
Prices in the pub vary, and I personally feel items are slightly on the expensive side. Our cream teas cost £3.95, which included two scones, jam, clotted cream, and a cup of tea. This wasn't too bad, but a penguin biscuit bar cost 85p!
~~~The Museum~~~
The museum is worth a visit, particularly if you are a fan of Du Maurier, as the emphasis is largely on her, although part of it is focused upon smuggling.
The first half of the museum is a 'story' where scenes are set and people press the buttons for narrations regarding the scenes. I thought this was good, although children under 5 may get bored easily. The narratives were slightly too long.
The second part is what you typically envisage when thinking 'museum': exhibit cases and photographs. These were full of interesting artefacts and information. For example, smugglers used to cut out the centre of potatoes, place their contraband inside, pin the potato together and then roll it in soil to cover the crease. The Daphne Du Maurier element explores her life and influences, and even includes scarves and jumpers she wore.
I found it all fascinating.
Unfortunately, the museum isn't free and an adult ticket costs £3.95. Children under 5 go free, but if there are a few of you, it soon mounts up. We did debate going in and while we were discussing it, we became aware that another family were doing the same thing. The museum is not very large and having spent money in the pub and gift shop, paying for the museum seemed a little too much, particularly in these trying times.
However, having been into the museum, I am glad that I did go round. I do think I would have regretted not having seen all of Jamaica Inn while I had the chance.
Definitely. Jamaica Inn is worth a visit and you can discover plenty of information about smuggling and Du Maurier. Moreover, it is really only a half-day visit, so you can combine it with something else to make the most of the days.
As I mentioned, my only feeling is that some of the prices seemed unnecessarily high at times.
Jamaica Inn is an old coach house high upon Bodmin Moor and is the perfect place to stop off for a drink or a bite to eat on the way into or on the way out of Cornwall.
With its great history relating to Daphne du Maurier's novels the coach house attracts many visitors and travelers.
Many come to the coach house to see the museum based on Daphne du Marurier but I tend to go up there because of the perfect views over Bodmin Moor. Nearby there is a short walk that takes you to Dozmery Pool which is supposed to be linked with King Arthur and the lady of the lake and the panoramic views are spectacular.
The coach house offers bed and breakfast, has a restaurant and an excellent bar menu all of which is home cooked food. There is a very cozy lounge bar which in the winter is warmed with a comforting log fire.
I would recommend Jamaica Inn to anyone visiting the county if they wish to explore any of the moor areas or take in some history.
The Inn can be found just off the A30 at Bolventor, midway between Launceston and Bodmin in Cornwall, Jamaica Inn is conveniently situated and easily accessible from the M5, Devon and Plymouth. Telephone number: - 01566 86250
'Twas a dark windswept eve, there is a howling moan and the rain is drumming incessantly on my windscreen. Then cresting the brow of the ridge I see the warm inviting glow of lights atop of a lonely hill. As my car slowly made its way up the steep incline I could eventually make out the sign, drenched and almost unreadable in the car's lights as they reflect off the sign in the torrential downpour. Jamaica Inn stands in its forbidding majesty. I wander beneath the porch; a welcoming fire greeted me the inviting atmosphere of the Smugglers Bar called out. Okay so I let my imagination run a little, but 'who doesn't' in Cornwall? ****************************************** Travelling the A30 one can hardly miss the signs for Jamaica Inn. It is on the bleak Bodmin Moor and has been a Coaching House for over four centuries, welcoming travellers into Cornwall. Today sees a very different Jamaica Inn to those of yesteryear. Jamaica Inn was built in the mid-eighteenth century, on Bodmin Moor and served travellers using the new main road between Launceston and Bodmin, now the A30. Jamaica Inn has played host to millions of weary travellers, and also to less wholesome patrons. The bleakness of the surrounding area and the isolation allows the mind to wonder. It is easy to imagine smugglers and ghosts, mixing and plotting their next adventure. Men who came by stealth at night, by torchlight, silently their unloading wagons in the courtyard, to hoard the contraband smuggled furtively ashore from the north and south coasts. The Inn on the Moor by Rose Mullins contains more history of the Inn and the surrounding Moor. An eighteenth century economist defined a smuggler as 'a person who, though no doubt highly blameable for violating those of natural justice and who would have been in every respect an excellent citizen had not the laws of his country made that a crime which nature never meant to be so'. But
today, alas some would say, those days gone, the Inn, no longer shelters any smugglers, it still extends a warm welcome to thousands of visitors. There can be found comfortably refurbished bedrooms; Mr Potter's Museum of Curiosity, and the recreation of Daphne du Maurier's study Daphne du Maurier immortalised the Jamaica Inn, originally known as the New Inn in novel of the same name. During the early 1900s Jamaica Inn was used as a temperance house, but there have always been spirits of a different kind at Jamaica Inn. On a moonlit night, when all is still, the sound of horses' hooves and the metal rims of wheels turning on the rough cobbles of the courtyard can be heard! **Coach Parties** Stage coaches and coaches of all sizes are always welcome at Jamaica Inn, as there is plenty of free parking. To book a visit or find out about special coach parties rates, telephone the Reservation Manager. **Pedlars Food Bar** In days gone by, John Burton and his brother ran the Inn but there was little comfort or food to be had! This is a bar which offers a wide selection of Cornish food from delicious Traditional Pasties to Cornish Cream Teas. The food that will warm any hungry belly! There is also wide choice of accommodation, food and drink on offer, as well as good service. **du Maurier Restaurant** For the more leisurely meal, dine in romantic candlelit. However advanced booking in the summer months is advised to avoid disappointment. End the romantic evening with a stay in one of the Inn's romantic four-poster en suite bedrooms. Your mind can wonder to the bygone years, of smugglers and pirates, heroes and heroines?.. I will leave this to your own imagination! You may even see one of the Inn?s spectral residents. Daphne du Maurier's death in 1989 was a great loss to both the world of literature, with some of her books being turned into successful films. Plus to
Cornwall in general, (her home can be found in Fowey). A memorial room has now been created at the Jamaica Inn, which is full of memorabilia, including her Sheraton writing desk on top of which is a packet of du Maurier cigarettes named after her father, Sir Gerald and a dish of Glacier Mints, her favourite sweets The novel Jamaica Inn was her first big commercial success. During her career she wrote a total of thirty-eight books, but it is her Cornish-based books that remain the most popular with her readers. **Mr. Potter's Museum of Curiosity** Kittens enjoying a cup of tea, guinea pigs playing cricket and rabbits learning to read and write are just some of the extraordinary exhibits found in Mr. Potter's Museum of Curiosity. This is a unique Victorian Museum, which was originally opened in 1861, by its founder Walter Potter, in the West Sussex village of Bramber. Born in 1835, Walter Potter first began to show an interest in taxidermy as a teenage hobby. He began with his own pet canary when it died, this is displayed in the Museum and progressed from there. Taxidermy was originally the means by which collectors and explorers could preserve the birds, insects and animals they had discovered from all over the world. Taxidermy in the Victorian era began to be a popular method by which people could keep their pets after death. Most Victorian homes would hold their share of stuffed animals. (I really cannot understand the attraction). The collection was purchased by the owners of Jamaica Inn in the1980's and has grown considerably. People will people donate and loan artefacts to the museum. It now includes dolls' houses, smoking memorabilia, Victorian toys and weaponry. There are many curious oddities from across the globe, including a gruesome collection of 'freaks of nature'. The Museum is set on two floors and laid out in true Victorian fashion, cluttered! *Cost* Adults £2.50 Childr
en, OAPs, Students £2.00 **Ghosts** The ghost Society has made an in-depth investigation during the past year, at Jamaica Inn. It has compiled a report based on its findings. The areas of substantial interest to the investigation were, The Smuggler's Bar, Stable Bar, The du Maurier Restaurant, and upstairs in the bedrooms, in particular Bedroom 4. The timeless character of Jamaica Inn still remains unchanged. So for an experience, next time you are in Cornwall, visit Jamaica Inn. You never know what you may find there. **For Further Information** Jamaica Inn Bolventor LAUNCESTON Cornwall PL15 7TS Tel: 01566 86250 Fax: 01566 86177 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com *Or visit* Wedsite: www.jamaicainn.co.uk
We arrived into Cornwall on our annual holiday, there was a place called Jamaica Inn, which really caught my eye. In the second week my Mum and Dad came to stay with us in our farmhouse, which we had hired for 2 weeks. My Dad mentioned the fact that he was interested in going to the Jamaica Inn he had seen it too. We decided to go for a meal there the day my Mum and Dad were leaving to go home. We walked in, expecting to find a smugglers inn; instead we were greeted with a canteen style self-service food bar. Don't get me wrong, the food was lovely, and they did kids versions of the adult menu, they also did the normal Children's meals Chicken Nuggets etc… On the Jamaica Inn site there is are Museums, which we didn't have enough time to look round, we did visit the gift shop and came out loaded with goodies, the shop has lots of Nautical and smuggler novelty gifts. They also have accommodation available from £25 per person per night. Many coaching Inns have passed into obscurity, along with the highwaymen and smugglers who frequented them, but today Jamaica Inn is standing high and isolated on Bodmin Moor, with cobbled courtyards, beamed ceilings, roaring fires and real ale. We ate in the Pedlars Food Bar, which serves sumptuous hot and cold Cornish dishes, while the Du Maurier Restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere and a reputation for succulent steaks and local fresh fish. Dare to stay overnight in a four-poster room and even if our resident ghost doesn't materialise you'll enjoy an en-suite bathroom, colour television and tea making facilities. Jamaica Inn is a popular meeting place for business functions, celebrations and weddings; they can cater for up to 200 people, from finger and fork buffet to full waitress service and also disco parties. Explore the past, enter Daphne Du Maurier's Smuggler's at Jamaica Inn, and ex
perience the novel 'Jamaica Inn' in tableaux, sound and light, encounter plucky Mary Yellan and arch villain Demon Davey, the vicar of Altarnun. You'll be captivated by probably the finest collection of smuggling artefacts in the country. Daphne Du Maurier once stayed at Jamaica Inn. In 1930 she spent a night there, and the setting of the infamous Bodmin Moor, the atmosphere and the legends, stirred her imagination to create one of her best known novels, Jamaica Inn. Daphne Du Maurier was entranced by Cornwall, by romantic windswept moorlands of the type which surround Jamaica Inn, by mysterious creeks and the Cornish people themselves. Although her passing in 1989 was a great loss at Jamaica Inn you can still relive a moment of her life. The Dame Daphne Du Maurier memorial room features her Sheraton writing desk, with memorabilia such as the Du Maurier cigarettes, named after her father, and a dish of Glacier Mints, her favourite sweets. Picture her tapping out another chapter of mystery and romance at the vintage typewriter. Mr Potter's, Museum. At Jamaica Inn they have recreated on of the last truly Victorian Museums dreamt up by the famous taxidermist Walter Potter. Over 10,000 eccentric exhibits from all over the globe, rub shoulders in the Mr Potter's quaint make believe world. You'll see rabbits learning to read, watch kittens at a tea party, and you may even find out who killed Cock Robin. The Jamaica Inn is Located in a stunning setting halfway between Bodmin and Launceston, just off the A30 at Bolventor. Look out for the Brown signs to Jamaica Inn and Museums. Open all year, small admission charge for certain facilities.


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Seattle was definitely a more complete team, but they absolutely should not have been a more complete team on a 43-8 level. These were two 13-3 teams, one of which had one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. This game came down to execution, not skill level. Denver was PLENTY talented enough to win this game. Seattle wanted it more all night long while Denver had a pathetic dear in their headlights look from the start. The Broncos completely crapped their pants in all three phases of the game. Seattle gets all of the credit in the world for obviously making Denver scared, but Denver's effort and execution was quite frankly pathetic. The Colts beat the Seahawks. The Seahawks are obviously great, but this should not have been a 43-8 game under any circumstances.
And no one on the planet is ever going to say that Manning's career is worthless. Everyone agrees that he is a top 5 or 10 QB of all time, and most would probably say 5 at this point. But he simply hasn't quite executed at a level to be the very best. He has had two opportunities to win a second Super Bowl ring, but just didn't get the job done. Four years ago he threw a catastrophic pick six against the Saints. Tonight his offense put up just 8 points. Sure the Broncos entire team was hideous tonight, but he was pretty bad himself. Manning is a top 5 all time quarterback IMO, but he just hasn't done enough with his Super Bowl opportunities to be considered the best.
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What are your top 5 favorite albums?
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I was thinking the same thing after I typed it.
I would say, for me, not in order:
Disturbed - Believe
Van Halen - 1984
August Burns Red - Constellations
Metallica - Master of Puppets
Slipknot - 9.0 Live
1. Saturate- Breaking Benjamin
2. Constellations- August Burns Red
3. Horizons- Parkway Drive
4. In The Eyes Of Fire- Unearth
5. Ascendancy- Trivium
That's off the top of my head, maybe with a little more thinking it could be different, but as of now it's pretty spot on.
Honorable Mentions:
Ashes Of The Wake- Lamb Of God
Homesick- A Day To Remember
The Deth Album- Dethklok
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When I was younger it was all about Metallica, if I had to choose a favorite album though I'd have to choose "Ride The Lightning". "Creeping Death" is just the most EPIC Metallica song to me.
Slipknot are all soooooooooooooo talented. But I could never get into that much. But I do give them an honorable mention for changing the metal scene, let alone the music scene in general.
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Wish I May has always been my favorite BB song. That beginning rift gets me every time.
Great song. My favorite Benjamin song is a tie, hands down. "Phase" and "Shallow Bay". They are both very powerful songs. I never put Breaking Benjamin down as my favorite band because it's a No Contest/Given for me.
When people talk about a band changing their lives or saving them through High School/Life/Etc, that's what Breaking Benjamin is too me. Always weird my friends out because my day to day music taste would make you think I wouldn't give a second to listen to them.
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I'm going to jump in here and interrupt your thread. Please explain metal to me and why you like it. I'm not trying to be a jerk or anything, I just don't get the whole metal thing, and I'm interested to know what the appeal is for people who like it. To me, it all kind of sounds the exact same.
Metal was so fun to learn on guitar for me because it's such a challenge. However, the screaming seems to be what outside listeners can't get past. Some, not even close to all, metal screamer's/singer's , use the scream as an expression of powerful emotion through words ( and yes there are words behind a scream lol. )
Breakdown: The breakdown of a metal song would be a climax to a movie. For instance, the arena scene from "Gladiator", "The Battle For Helm's Deep" from LOTR, etc. If you are a big fan of metal music, the Breakdown
is suspenseful, and when it finally hits, it gives you cold chills.
All in all, the reason I listen to metal (The bands I listen to atleast) are so un-predictable (August Burns Red) and listening to it is in a way, "Fun". It's a type of music that you either love, or hate, simple as that. But I think the road you're crossing are the bands that just belch into the microphone and there are nothing but muddy guitars, blaring bass, and blast beats blowing out the speakers. KingGeorge can back me up on this, there's a huge difference between that, and metal.
Finding good metal is like opening up a bad bag of skittles. Filled with nothing but yellows, but there are 1 or 2 reds in there. When you find those bands, it's special.
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I've asked a few people this before, and this is by far the best answer I've gotten. Thanks, I appreciate it. It's not my thing, but I can respect your reasons for liking it.
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I totally agree with this. I can listen to everything from 3 Doors Down to August Burns Red, 80's to present, I just love rock music overall.
Metal is such a hard genre to describe though because it has changed so much over the years. In the 80's, bands like Ozzy Osbourne were metal, while you have heavy rock in Van Halen. Those bands today would almost be considered soft rock.
I know many people don't like the screaming, but it's hard to sing normal because metal is all about distortion, and screaming definitely fits that. Just like all music though, there are bad screamers and good screamers.
The reason I love metal is because this is where you can find the most talented musicians, in my opinion. The guitar has always been my favorite instrument, and some bands can do stuff with a guitar you never even thought were possible.
Most people think that anyone who listens to metal has to be goth or hate life, but that is far from the truth. I listen to all kinds of music and rock has the best quality. It also has that intensity that can get me through the day.
It really has to be the most difficult genre of music to explain the reasoning behind it and why it appeals to you so much.
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Listening to In Flames album "Sense of Purpose". What a great record from these guys. They completely out did themselves with it.
"Alias" and "The Mirror's Truth" are just EPIC and breathe taking.
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Try this song, it's Christian metal but they are amazing. I'm seeing them in a couple of months.
Good song. I had never heard of them before. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you liked it. There is an even harder Christian metal banned called Oh, Sleeper that you might like.
They sound good. Not really my style though. Do you limit yourself to only christian metal?
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Only Christian music. I listen to anything from Johan Sebastian Bach to Chris Tomlin to Oh, Sleeper. I like pretty much everything. And if anyone likes rap I always suggest LeCrae or the amazing rap band TobyMac.
Listening to the August Burns Red station on Pandora while playing NBA 2k11 makes it 100x better.
An "Oh, Sleeper" song just came on the ABR station. I think it was called "Son of the Morning". You were right about them being a hard Christian metal band. I liked it.
Any reason you limit yourself to only christian music? I understand you're a hardcore christian, but what's the reason for the limitation.
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It's like a soundtrack. Do a shoot around to Meddler. Pro.
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Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer or Partial Arthroscopic Repair of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears
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A massive tear of the rotator cuff is a debilitating condition that causes pain, significant impairments in strength, and resultant loss of activity of the affected arm. To our knowledge, there is no Level 1 evidence comparing surgical procedures to treat massive rotator cuff tears. Adding the first randomized controlled trial to will be a substantial contribution to the current body of evidence available in the subject of massive rotator cuff tears. Most studies found in the literature following patients with massive rotator cuff tears are retrospective, have small numbers of patients, offer no control group and do not adequately compare treatment methods.Moreover, there is no consensus from experts regarding which treatment is superior.
Our multicentre orthopaedic study group proposes a multicentre randomized clinical trial prospectively comparing latissimus dorsi tendon transfer to arthroscopic management for the treatment of massive rotator cuff tears. This study will include the use of comprehensive functional, motor and radiographic outcome assessments.
|Full Thickness Rotator Cuff Tear
|Procedure: Latissimus dorsi tendon transfer Procedure: Arthroscopic repair
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Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Outcomes Assessor)
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|A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Functional Outcomes After Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer or Partial Arthroscopic Repair of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears
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Procedure: Latissimus dorsi tendon transfer
Latissimus dorsi tendon transfer
Active Comparator: Arthroscopic repair
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- Provision of informed consent
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- Absence of functioning latissimus dorsi muscle (assessed by "cough test"
- Absence of subscapularis muscle insertion (assessed by MRI)
- Glenohumeral arthritis of Grade 2 or higher, including evidence of acromio-humeral arthritis
- Acute tears (identifiable injury which precluded symptoms in past 6 months)
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text: 13 May 2013 The elections in Pakistan: After the street parties, will it be politics as usual? The general election in Pakistan saw the largest voter turnout since the 1970s. But what of the accusations of vote-rigging and violence, and what does the future hold for Imran Khan? Print HTML On Saturday 11 May, Pakistan went to the polls, and the mood was jubilant. The international headlines may have described this as an election "marred by violence", but in much of the country, it was like a giant street party. In Rawalpindi, young men with party colours tied around their head, Rambo-style, cruised around the streets, cheering, and jokingly exchanging insults with rival party supporters. People, from old to young, turned out in their droves to cast their votes, many for the first time, producing the highest voter turnout since the 1970s. In many areas, the queues at the women's' voting section were far longer than the men's. "We are facing terrorism, but this election itself is a good message," said Muhammad Mazar, an architect originally from the Federally Administered Tribal Area (Fata), casting his vote in Islamabad. "It doesn't matter who wins as long as it is a strong government. This election itself is our success." It was the first time in Pakistan's history that one civilian government has peacefully handed over to another through the ballot box. However, despite the hopes of many, this was certainly not a victory for new politics. At the time of writing, the votes are still being counted, but it is clear that Nawaz Sharif, head of the Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) has won. His majority is even better than expected. He might have the 137 seats required for an outright majority, and if he does not, will be able to make up the numbers by getting a few independent candidates on side. He will not have to appeal to any rival parties for a coalition. The "tsunami" of voters sweeping out the old politics, which Imran Khan had promised, did not materialise. This will be disappointing for the many supporters of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI). Many of those out on the streets at election camps and polling stations on Saturday were voting for the first time because they has been mobilised by Khan's youth-focused, highly charged movement. "I've never voted before because I didn't think politics was for people like me," 33 year old Zahid told me at Imran Khan's constituency in Rawalpindi. "But this time I've taken my whole family to the polling stations. We support PTI because we want a change." So why didn't Khan win? He has alleged vote-rigging. Undoubtedly, there were some instances of it, but not enough to have cost him victory. Perhaps the key point is that the old patronage networks that traditionally govern politics in Pakistan are incredibly difficult to break. Vast swathes of the country are made up of rural constituencies, where people vote according to what their local landlord tells them to do. Another thing to remember is that political dynasties have huge resonance in the sub-continent. Sharif may have been accused of corruption in both of his last terms, but at least he is not an unknown quantity. "He is a mature person," PML-N supporter Fahad told me at an election camp in Islamabad. "The PTI has no policies. Imran Khan talks about change but he doesn't really want it. The PML-N actually has policies for Pakistan." Certainly, Sharif inherits many problems. Since declaring victory, he has said that Pakistan is a "mess", and that a "huge challenge" lies ahead. He's not wrong. The economy is floundering, and terrorism remains a major problem. Sharif has said he has a 100 day plan to jumpstart the economy. The details haven't been announced, but judging from past example, it's likely to involve deregulation and privatisation. On terrorism, Sharif, a religious conservative, has said he favours negotiations with the Taliban. This will be a hard sell to Pakistan's powerful army, which has lost many men in the fight against militants, and has said that it will not negotiate unless the Taliban lays down its arms. It will also be interesting to see how Sharif manages the extremist elements in southern Punjab with whom he formerly had some political ties. The last few weeks have seen mad enthusiasm for Khan sweeping across Pakistan. Shirts with his face in Warhol-style prints have become popular, while the green and red PTI flag has been visible on houses and cars in all major cities. But although he did not become prime minister this time, the election certainly heralded his – and his party's – arrival as a major political force. The PTI has never held more than one seat before; now it looks set to gain more than 30, and it will be one of the main opposition voices. Several weeks before the election, senior PTI workers already had their eyes on the next election: it is easier to go from opposition to leadership than from nothing to the top spot. Khan's party looks set to win enough seats in the north-western province of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa to form the provincial government there. This will be a baptism of fire for a party that has never known power. It is a region beset by militancy, and will fully test Khan's pledge to negotiate with the Taliban and put an end to US drone strikes. For the cynics, this historic election marked only the continuation of the power swap between the two political dynasties – the Bhuttos and the Sharifs – that has dominated Pakistan's parliamentary politics for decades. But the importance of the election itself cannot be underestimated. Half of the carnival atmosphere on Saturday came purely from the thrill of being able to vote out one government and vote in another; something taken for granted in the west. Regardless of who was the victor, or even what they do in power, there remains huge optimism that this election has ultimately furthered the development of democracy, and will end up strengthening civilian institutions overall. Click here to read more from Samira Shackle on the run up to the general election and the place of minority communities in Pakistan › Is the double-dip no more? Does it matter? Activists carry posters and flags as they drive through Rawalpindi on 11 May. Photograph: Getty Images. Samira Shackle is a freelance journalist, who tweets @samirashackle. She was formerly a staff writer for the New Statesman. Subscribe from just £1 per issue More Subscription offer 12 issues for £12 + FREE book LEARN MORE Close This week's magazine


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Rough is right.
Dopirak: The sticking point is that Mark Adams donated $185 to the IU Varsity Club between 1986 and 1992 and therefore was considered a booster.
Take me out to the black, tell 'em I ain't coming back. Burn the land and boil the sea, you can't take the sky from me.
OUCH!!! That sucks.
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Big minutes for Hollowell at the 4.
If true that is complete and utter bull.
Meh, not a huge loss. It sucks, but we are fine.
******** with a cherry on top. NINE games for something they had no control over, and for a payment made before they were even born.
The NCAA is probably embarrassed by how badly they screwed up the UNC academic fraud and wanted to redeem themselves. What better way to do that than suspend two players on the #1 ranked team in the country?
No, the games we need them the most are at the end of the season when we are playing for a national title.
A number 1 seed would help alot come tourney time. Cant see that happening if we lose two games out of conference then have to play a Big Ten schedule
Meh, I can, unless those two losses are to scrub teams like Bryant and Sam Houston State. Tourney seeding always puts more weight on games at the end of the season.
We're fine. It's an amazingly stupid ruling, but that sort of thing is par for the course with the NCAA. We just need other guys to step up. Hollowell's learning curve is now critical.
I still sorta feel like organizing a massive mailing campaign. Get a couple 1000 people to send the NCAA Indiana Bumper stickers with a note saying "I heard you considered these a big deal"
I haven't read enough about it form an opinion on the 9 game suspensions, but forcing college kids to donate to charity, especially $1500 or whatever Perea has to do, is absolutely stupid. Where the hell do they expect him to get that kind of money? He doesn't have a brother in the NBA or something like Zeller.
I absolutely hate the NCAA. They're a damn mafia.
I wouldn't lose sleep over it. Someone will come up with it.
The NCAA has become a joke with their rules. First players can't sell their own possessions, now some guy legally paid for everything, but because he did something 20+ years ago before these guys were even born he is still considered a booster and therefore can not give them one penny. Seriously NCAA, get your ****ing act together. If you follow every rule perfectly no one would be eligible to go to a major school within a 250 mile radius of where they grew up, and I am not joking. Odds are someone has given you something in your lifetime, and donated money or bought something from a the schools that qualify them as a booster.
Mark Adams needs to donate 200 dollars to Kentucky ASAP btw
Otherwise, a little bitter?
This is so ****ing stupid. I'll pay the NCAA $185 to kiss my ***.
Hey Guys i've got two tickets and a parking pass to the IU game tomorrow night entry C Row 29 seats 3&4 and I'm looking to sell both tickets and the pass. If interested pm me.
Its a great day to be a sports fan. College Basketball is back!
I Bleed Blue
Wait, how am I just finding out that you guys gave out Sweet 16 rings for last year?
Meh, that season was symbolic for a lot of reasons. It's kind of dumb, but I don't care that much.
I don't have anything even remotely positive to say about dishing out rings for a freaking Sweet 16 appearance. Last year was a great year for IU basketball, a renaissance all the way around, but rings are incredibly silly.
Rings are a bit silly. Perhaps a permanent display of some sort in the Hall. But not rings


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retrofuturist wrote:Greetings JiaYi,
Ask yourself this... do you want a spiritual path that gives you sure fire answers to all things cosmological, philosophical, ontological, metaphysical etc.? Or do you want the cessation of suffering?
In connection with that, see:
MN 63: Cula-Malunkyovada Sutta
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka ... .than.html
Where do your priorities lay?
DN 16 wrote:"In whatever Dhamma and Discipline the Noble Eightfold Path is not found, no ascetic is found of the first, the second, the third, or the fourth grade. But such ascetics can be found, of the first, second, third or fourth grade in a Dhamma and Discipline where the Noble Eightfold Path is found. Now, Subhadda, in this Dhamma and Discipline the Noble Eightfold Path is found, and in it are to be found ascetics of the first, second, third or fourth grade. Those other schools are devoid of [true] ascetics; but if in this one the monks were to live the life to perfection, the world would not lack for Arahants"
JiaYi wrote:Thanks Ben. That square guy didn't happen to be Spongebob, did it. LOL.
To be honest, I don't know. I think what you will hear a lot of reputable teachers say is that having chosen a particular approach, stick with it for awhile. See where it leads, whether it is of benefit to you before evaluating its effectiveness and whether you need o jump ship.JiaYi wrote:People compare the cultivation process to a journey. It doesn't matter which road you take because they all lead to the same place.
JiaYi wrote:On what basis did you choose?
The Kalamas of the Kalama Sutta were, like my father, a skeptical but responsible bunch. They were quite alive to spiritual matters, but they were overrun with teachers and teachings, each teacher competing for an audience, each propounding a different philosophy or path. Their situation was not very different from ours now. We're inundated with possibilities: "You're interested in religion? Well, what kind? Buddhism? What flavor would you like? Tibetan? Okay, we have about ten flavors there. Theravada? Oh, you've tried that? A little too dry for you? Too much talk about suffering and impermanence? Perhaps you'd prefer Dzogchen, the innate perfection of the mind. That sounds much better, doesn't it? And they have more colorful outfits. Most Vipassana teachers aren't Asian and aren't even monks; they just wear sweatpants. At least the Tibetan teachers look like teachers, you know? And then you get to Zen: beautiful — those great stories that teach you and make you laugh. Theravada teachings go on and on, but Zen is just hilarious one-liners."
JiaYi wrote:On what basis did you choose?
JiaYi wrote:People compare the cultivation process to a journey. It doesn't matter which road you take because they all lead to the same place.
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|May 9, 2012
Volume 14, Issue 10
|Midwifery Today E-News
"Postpartum Depression"
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Motherwort: This herb has the reputation of being mildly addictive, though most people I've seen who use it feel like it was a lifeline for them at a time when they needed it. Under periods of extreme stress, it is an effective nerve soother. In tincture form, take 10–15 drops two to three times daily.
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Jan's Corner
Facebook: A Great Resource for Networking
I really like Facebook as a resource for discussing midwifery and birth. I have a fairly constant stream of great talks on my profile page. I will ask a question such as, "What are the most important considerations for a midwife or doula to do or not do as soon as the baby is born and breathing," and then I wait for all of the interesting answers to come streaming in.
My answer to this post was this: "A key to rousing a slow-starting baby is a quick change of elevation. Hold baby up about 12 inches in your hands—put one hand under the head and one hand under the buttocks. Lower your hands with the baby cradled in them—do this twice. Babies have not known gravity so they generally wake right up with a startle. This is only for a really slow-starting baby—do this just before you are ready to try full-on resuscitation. Most babies will start right up and you can hand the once floppy baby to mom. It may sound awful, but it works so, so well (and of course, the cord is still attached!). When needed, this is an excellent trick."
Marlene Waechter provided another solution, "Jan, I do a slightly different take on your 'trick.' I do not raise them up, but (for pale, floppy, non-breathing babies only) lower them below the level of the placenta. This has all the advantages of raising them, plus gives them a little extra blood to work with. This is the only time I don't put baby right up to breast. I don't hurry the placenta, but I do want to know its status, before I leave things alone. A detached placenta that remains inside, acts like a stopper on the cervix, causing an occult hemorrhage. If it's still attached and the fundal height is not rising, I don't interfere. When I need to, I do. I'd rather prevent a postpartum hemorrhage than treat one! I do believe that God designed our bodies to birth our babies naturally—I'm not one to jump in quickly to control things, but 'meconium' happens, and I want to be assured things are really okay before I leave the mom and baby alone. One must find the best balance of leaving things alone and troubleshooting for problems to be a good midwife."
Sally Kelly said, "She should leave the cord intact. Let mum make the first contact with the infant and sit back and enjoy that amazing moment. We don't need to interfere at all."
Sharing from midwives from all over the world happens on the Facebook page. Besides my profile page, you can "like" Jan Tritten's Birth Page. I started this to slowly transition our talks over to that page since I have no more friend spaces left on my profile page. I also started Gardening Midwives on Facebook to prove we could, once in a while, talk about something besides birth! Midwifery Today's Facebook page has over 39,000 people liking it. Donna, our marketing director, puts up great articles there. We also have a page for each conference where you can arrange rides together, find roommates or have other conversations. We also have a page for Birth Is a Human Rights Issue. The networking opportunities on Facebook are amazing—it makes the world so much smaller. Please join us in this great opportunity to get to know each other.
— Jan Tritten, mother of Midwifery Today
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News and Research
Postpartum Depression in Dads
Loosely defined, postpartum depression is an episode of depressed mood that occurs in the weeks or months following a birth. What you may not realize, however, is that men can suffer from this disease, too.
Recent studies have shown that around 10% of dads suffer from depression following the birth of a child. For moms, the percentage is around 14%.
Rob Sandler, a father who experienced depression after the birth of his son, said, "You suddenly have no control over what you do. You are totally dependent on what the baby needs and when he needs it. Before, you [were] very in control of your life and time and calendar—all that changes so dramatically when you have a child."
Research suggests that testosterone levels dip while estrogen and prolactin (a hormone that helps make breast milk in women) levels increase in males before and after a partner gives birth. These hormonal changes in men may be a cause of postpartum depression.
Family health educator, Nikki Wellensiek, says new fathers should seek help if they are still feeling sad and out of sorts one month after the birth of their child.
— "Postpartum depression affects dads too." The Huffington Post. Last modified May 25, 2011. Accessed April 20, 2012. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/14/postpartum-depression-aff_n_822206.html
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Reducing the Risk of Postpartum Depression
Recent media coverage of actress Brooke Shields' birth experience has brought postpartum depression to the attention of the American public. Although Brooke's talks have illuminated the reality of postpartum depression, discussion of risk reduction has virtually been ignored.
The focus, instead, has been on treatment, such as medication. While using medication to help stabilize mothers already experiencing severe postpartum depression may be essential to the safety of mother and baby, finding ways to reduce the risk of postpartum depression is a preferable course of action. Risk reduction can avoid the need to stop breastfeeding as well as prevent medication dependency.
What factors contribute to postpartum depression and how can we reduce the risks for both mother and baby? These questions need to be asked and answered by families and health care professionals alike.
Parents need to be educated in topics such as underlying psychological issues, birth trauma, proper postpartum nutrition, household support, cultural pressures and therapeutic massage so they can identify the risks and develop a plan for reducing them.
Many hospital birth attendants overlook the possibility of underlying psychological factors when evaluating and treating postpartum depression. Issues that may have been buried deep within the psyche often surface during labor or postpartum. Physical trauma such as rape, unresolved feelings toward parents or unstable partner relationships may affect how a mother cares for her new child. Uncovering deep-seated fears and resolving hidden feelings may reduce the possibility of postpartum depression. One useful tool in confronting hidden fears is presented in a book called Birthing from Within, by Pam England. England advocates that parents cope with inner fears through different exercises and birth art.
Another contributing factor in postpartum depression may be the mother's feelings of trauma during her birth experience. She may have had unfamiliar caregivers doing vaginal checks, unfriendly support staff or procedures that were in opposition to her personal beliefs. These include routine episiotomies, early cord-cutting, forced supine positioning and lack of freedom to move around. Birth completes a unique cycle in a woman's life, and jarring events during this time may have long-lasting effects.
A woman has a unique challenge to face when she must cope with an unexpected c-section. After nine months of anticipating a normal birth, an unforeseen c-section can be a major disappointment for a number of reasons, including being given drugs, having the baby whisked away and facing a longer and more difficult recovery. This birth trauma may cause feelings of inadequacy leading to internal messages that say, "Something is wrong with my body because I was unable to give birth vaginally." Even though family and friends may reassure her that these messages are not accurate, she may still face her own personal inner critic.
— Adarsa Antares
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Q: After giving birth, what specific kind of support did you receive that you most appreciated?
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A: Arranged meals were such a blessing and relief! It would have been nice to have help with housekeeping (light), but I was happy with the meals!
— Brandi Monson
A: Moral Support! No matter what, don't be hard on yourself; being a new mom takes time, and sometimes the bond isn't instant. Love yourself as a mom, and then you can love your babe.
— Barbara-ann Horner
A: People bringing meals was certainly amazing, but it was also amazing to have people visit and chat and help with the older children. Mostly though, I appreciated the support of my husband and knowing that he was there all hours to help!
— Kendra Rogers
A: I remember sitting on a park bench during a mom's meeting, so tired I fell asleep sitting straight up. Not one mom offered help. I don't think they knew what to offer.
— Shannon Mitchell
A: I remember being so envious of the other moms I knew who got meals made, laundry done and felt supported. I remember feeling isolated, depressed and having to accept my unexpectedly huge and foreign post-pregnancy body, which was about 30 lbs heavier than I'd ever been in my life. Having had that experience, I try to reach out to new moms to make sure they don't go through the same thing.
— Catherine Burns
A: Having people smile at me, listen to me, and not be so quick to give advice when it wasn't asked for. When dinners were made for me (this may sound silly) I felt like a queen—a champion. I felt like I did something important and that I was worth being taken care of when someone did something as simple as bringing me a drink while I was feeding the baby. I felt like I did something amazing, and the way people reacted reassured me that it really was amazing and that it was important to take care of me. It all validated my own feelings about my experience and how I was feeling (tired but excited, happy and nervous). If someone treated the situation like "this is just life, so, whatever…" I wouldn't have dealt as well, I think. The validation of my experience (not just the birth but becoming a mom) was invaluable.
— Michelle Anthony
A: As far as postpartum depression goes, the first time around I started having trouble with this, but I had had my placenta encapsulated—what a lifesaver!
— Laura Walthew
A: I appreciated friends and family bringing food and being careful to observe that we wanted organic food, meats, etc., help with dishes, trusted folks helping with the older children to give Mommy and baby time alone to rest and bond, placenta encapsulation for postpartum depression! I appreciated the support from my midwife, knowing I could call her if something was going on that I needed advice on.
— Summer McCreless
Wisdom from the Web
New mothers need sleep and rest, which is hard to come by with a newborn. The Asian lifestyle is more suited for new mothers to handle these situations since grandmothers and aunts offer help voluntarily. The new mother is pampered and not allowed to do any kind of work for at least a period of two months. This kind of a set-up provides the much needed company and rest that a new mother needs. It also gives her an opportunity to share her fears with someone more experienced.
— Native Remedies
Postpartum depression, also known as postnatal depression, can happen to any new mother, and is not a reflection of her character. According to the Centers for Disease Control, between 11% and 20% of pregnancies result in the mother being diagnosed with postpartum depression, which is about 950,000 moms every year! This statistic is based [on] mothers who self-reported their symptoms.
— Postpartum Living
St. John's wort extract is licensed in Germany and other countries to treat mild to moderate depression, as well as anxiety and sleep disorders. While the exact effect of the herbal extract is unknown, several studies have shown that St. John's wort works better in trials than a placebo and often gives results that are on par with standard prescription antidepressants. A minimum daily hypericin dosage of 1 mg is recommended. It should be noted that while there is nothing to show that St. John's wort isn't safe to take during pregnancy, not much study has been completed in this area.
— Your Days, free information for women
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Laugh at a Midwifery Today Conference
Midwifery is maybe one of the most complex, difficult, wonderful, happy, sad callings one can have. You deal with professional issues, the witch-hunt against midwives, births that are euphoric for motherbaby and births that have sad outcomes. It is a loving roller coaster. You must be ready for the next birth on the heels of a possibly difficult one. Your family scene can be in momentary shambles, but you have to go now—she needs you. And yet we love it; we simply love the gift God gave us to help families in this most intimate time.
We need to renew our strength in the many ways we can. You know many ways of taking care of yourself, so you need to balance all of that intense loving you are giving out by doing things for yourself. Midwifery Today conferences will almost always give you that loving lift you need to keep going in your work. Many past registrants have told me that they were ready to quit until they became refilled and re-inspired at a Midwifery Today conference. That always makes us so happy to be doing what we do with Midwifery Today. Maybe you will even attend a conference where someone suggests laugh yoga, or maybe you should suggest it. This photo is from a Midwifery Today conference in Philadelphia. We were doing laugh yoga and a famous midwife wet herself from all the laughter—but it wasn't me this time!
— Jan Tritten
Two years ago I had my third child at home. We were hanging out in the bedroom after my midwife arrived, when my then 4-year-old daughter who was playing hostess, offered everyone strawberries from her little tea party plates. She came up to the midwife and offered her a drink of water in a cup she had found empty in the bathroom; a cup with "urine specimen" printed on the side. Um, no thanks!
— O'Keefe Kelly D'Elia
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In October, Cooperative Resources International (CRI) hosted over 90 visitors from 14 countries for a profit tour an educational event featuring profitable dairy genetics and commercial dairy operations. The international guests were dairy producers and dairy industry professionals from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, India, Iran, Japan, Mexico, Russia and Ukraine.
The CRI Profit Tour began in Madison, Wis., at the World Dairy Expo. There, guests attended the large industry tradeshow and viewed elite show cows. The tour then continued in northeast Wisconsin where participants toured the cooperative's Shawano, Wis., headquarters. In addition, they attended educational sessions focused on CRI's GENESIS Cooperative Herd, genomic technology, the accuracy and acceptance of genomic proofs, and agriculture as a global industry.
Participants also witnessed CRI genetics at work in real Wisconsin dairy herds. They toured United Pride Dairy of Phillips, Wis.; Ruedinger Farms Inc of Van Dyne, Wis.; Rosendale Dairy of Pickett, Wis.; and Hall's Calf Ranch of Kewaunee, Wis. The dairy tours demonstrated the genetic impact of high Lifetime Net Merit sires as well as the reproductive impact of high fertility CRI genetics. Furthermore, the tours provided the international visitors with the opportunity to learn about U.S. farming practices directly from dairy owners and managers.
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