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Sacroiliac Strain
Sacroiliac Strain
Jean Luc Cornille
Usual abbreviations and key words
(SIJ), Sacroiliac Joint. (SID), Sacroiliac Dysfunction. (VSIL), Ventral Sacroiliac Ligament. (DSIL), dorsal sacroiliac ligament. (Physeal), Relating to the area of bone that separates the metaphysis and the epiphysis, in which the cartilage grows. (SCDL), sacrocaudalis dorsalis lateralis muscle
When, in 1969 James Rooney introduced the biomechanic analysis of lameness, standardbred racehorses were particularly prone to sacroiliac dysfunction. The pathologist theorized that "the waggle-tail gait of the harness horse might well predispose to minor subluxation of one or the other sacroiliac joints, tendinous strain, etc." (1) Rooney also observed partial luxation of one or both sacroiliac joints in jumpers. Today, jumper and dressage horses are the most affected. "In a group of 74 horses with pain in the sacroiliac joint, dressage horses and show jumpers were found to be more at risk for sacroiliac dysfunction than horses from other disciplines including racing, eventing and general purpose." (2)
Several hypotheses may explain the actual increase of sacroiliac dysfunctions, (SID), in the dressage field. One rational thought is that new training techniques are creating abnormal stresses on the sacroiliac joints. Another possibility is that traditional training approaches are no longer capable of efficiently preparing the horse's physique for the athletic demand of modern performances. A third perspective is that when those, with insufficient knowledge of equine biomechanics, attempt to teach specific movements, the subsequent physical and mental development creates a horse that is physically unprepared for the athletic demands of the performance, which then makes the body more prone to injuries.
"The role of the SIJ is to transfer the forces from the horse's hind limbs to the thoracolumbar vertebral column. This transfer of forces may be achieved via connection of the ligaments particularly the DSIL and the sacrotuberous ligamen, and the related fasciae. These ligaments are anchored through the thoracolumbar and gluteal fasciae and the hamstring sacrotuberous ligament complex." (4). Below the sacrum is the very strong Ventral Sacroiliac Ligament, (VSIL).
View of the main thoracolumbar spine's ligaments. The position of the ventral sacroiliac ligament is indicated by transparence through the pelvis under the sacroiliac joint. The red arrow shows the short DSIL
Above the sacrum and connecting to the tuber sacral is the dorsal sacroiliac ligament, (DSIL). The DSIL is composed of two elements. One is a cord like portion that runs from the dorsal aspect of each tuber sacrale to the apices of the sacral spinous process. This element is referred to as the short DSIL.
Hastened and superficial education places horses in the Grand Prix ring before they have reached physical maturity. In 2009, Kevin Haussler recorded deformations of the equine pelvis under load. "The bones of the pelvis are not a rigid structure and bony pelvic deformation is a normal occurrence in any sacroiliac joint movement." (3) The degree of deformation varies with age. Equine pelvis physeal closure occurs at 5 years of age (plus 2 to 8 months). Iliac crest formation and fusion to the underlying bone occurs at 7 years. Therefore, a dressage horse entering the Grand Prix Dressage ring at age 7 is not structurally ready for the intensity of the athletic demand.
SID is primarily a training disease. In a few instances dysfunction can occur from dramatic trauma but most often, dysfunction is the outcome of repetitive abnormal stresses. Training misconceptions, such as compelling the horse to speed around the ring, are abnormally stressing the sacroiliac joint, (SIJ). In two cases that we have rehabilitated the problem was that the training techniques applied were ill adapted to the horses' particular morphology. As a generality any training program that submits every horse to the same order of priorities places each individual horse at risk of SID. The anatomy of the SIJ clearly exposes its deep relation with forward motion, balance control and performance. A clear distinction needs to be made between learning to show and learning to ride. Learning to show is about submitting the horse to judging standards without sound understanding and concern for the athletic demand imposed on the horse's physique by the performance. Learning to ride focuses on preparing efficiently the athlete's physique in preparation for the demands of the performance. The former is the main cause of SID. The latter is the best therapy for prevention or treatment of sacroiliac dysfunction.
Based on manipulations applied to humans a battery of manipulations have been proposed for the horses' rehabilitation. However, while a human is likely to participate in the manipulation knowing that some pain during the therapy session might lead to better reeducation in the future, the horse, which lives in the moment, is more likely to protect himself from any stimulation of pain, thereby resisting the movement that the therapy is suggesting. The movements suggested, as therapeutic manipulations, can be recreated while riding the horse or working the horse in hand. Whether mounted or in hand, such an approach demands equitation based on actual knowledge of equine physiology as well as correct symbiotic positioning while working from the ground. Both of which in turn creates more effective therapeutic movements. Basically, an educated equestrian may be the horse's best therapist.
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Well, I've just finished reading the most talked about book right now 50 Shades of Grey and I'm not sure whether I'm a lover or a hater. In theory I love the idea of erotic fiction, I mean I'm a regular reader of Lush Stories but that's a whole other post. I guess I read it to see what all the fuss was about. Or not about to be perfectly honest. I struggled to read the book cover to cover for a few reasons. Let me enlighten you.
1. I found Ana's innocence a little raw
Being a late bloomer myself I found many similarities between myself and the central character, Anastasia Steele. Perhaps one of the reasons I found her so annoying is because she was so much like me say two to three years ago. She's a bit mystified by love, sex and what it all means. She's overwhelmed. And so was I. She explores her feelings of love and lust and confuses the two. Yet I have to say the obsessive love she feels for Christian Grey is believable.
2. The traditional male and female roles bugged me
Christian Grey is the leader and Anastasia Steele is the follower. They are in a BDSM relationship (Christian is the Dominant and Anastasia is the Submissive) but I felt these roles, in and out of the bedroom, reflect the deep misogyny that is still embedded in society. Grey is a self-confessed control freak and a wealthy one at that. He is a successful entrepreneur and Anastasia is a literature student.
Would the book have been as successful if Anastasia were a successful businesswoman and Christian a bricklayer? Perhaps.
I guess the real question is do women just want to be rescued? Still? In 2012? I won't say I wasn't swept up in the plot, apart from the author's repetitive use of "inner goddess" and "oh my" and "he touched my sex." He touched your vagina, girl. Deal with it.
3. I'm a cynical 26-year-old
Yes. Yes I am. I've been in love once and it was as intense and confusing as Christian and Anastasia. it was obsessive in many ways and I cut off from a few friends during the relationship. That was my own fault. But I have to say that I don't believe that obsessive love or all consuming love really lasts. I think it washes over you. You fall deeply in love so quickly but then it just kind of fizzles out.
I'm not saying that the love I felt wasn't real, I know it was, but I just don't think one person can be your one and only. There are different types of love in this world and right now the love I feel from my platonic relationships is the real love I think I've always been searching for.
4. Thank god Ana doesn't give up her job
As a feminist I would've promptly burnt my copy of 50 Shades of Grey had Ana quit her job and lived happily ever after being Grey's sex slave. Okay that was a tad melodramatic. I probably would've just hurled the book across the room.
I think it's so important for women to follow their passion and not to be become "the wife"… I have a real problem with gender roles, don't I? Perhaps because I don't fall in love with the gender, I fall in love with the person – this is probably why it bugs me so much. Sometimes it can be tiring for me when I think about it.
So with all that in mind I don't think a work of fiction, like this, has ever left me feeling so conflicted. I think I love what 50 Shades could've been and I will search for something else similar to read. Our very own Whippersnapper tweeted me saying she thinks I will most definitely read the second novel, 50 Shades Darker, and you know what she's probably right. Damn it.
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Manchester United vs Hull City Highlights 10/1/2017
Manchester United against Hull City in the EFL Cup 2017 semi final the first leg took place on Tuesday 10th January at Old Trafford. It is by no means a reality that they are on their way to the first Wembley final of Mourinho's Old Trafford days. But it is a lot more convenient than the one-goal margin they had previously enjoyed. Manchester United vs Hull City Highlights of the recently played game in given below..
Manchester dominated the first half of the game in terms of possession and chances created but they failed to hit even a single goal. Even after hitting 18 shots on the goal no goals were scored till the time. In the second half, on 51st-minute Rooney hits the ball toward the goal it seemed that Manchester have scored their 1st goal but they missed, Wayne shot oddly.
Just 5 minutes after Wayne missed the shot, Mata breaks the deadlock with a beautiful assist from Mkhitaryan. Mkhitaryan with a looping header back across goal. Mata turns it to the goal. On 59th minute Manchester United made their first substitution which made Wayne Rooney go off the game.
On 73rd minute Pogba delivered a free kick but missed the shot by hitting the pole. While on 87th minute the game changed, United have got the second Fellaini scores! Excellent battling down the left from Martial, plays it to Darmian – who has had a very good match indeed. A deep cross from him and there's big Marouane at the back stick, impressive leap, and a good header. That makes it two and that's surely the end of it for Hull.


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Walmart is the largest retailer in the world. It's chain of stores expands across 27 countries and it is the largest company by revenue in the world. It's famous for it's discount stores and wide range of products and is a household name all over the west. The sheer volume of their goods is astounding and they spare no expense in transporting them to all their stores.
Walmart has built a monster that looks more like a spaceship than a truck. Its called the Walmart Advance Vehicle Experience (WAVE) truck and is all the buzz in the heavy vehicle world. It includes a turbine powered, range-extending series hybrid powertrain.
Keeping with the latest trends, Walmart has made this truck out of carbon fibers rather than steel, saving 4000 pounds of weight that will only leave more space to carry weight. In an attempt to carry on its proud tradition of efficiency, Walmart's truck has broken new ground to introduce a cleaner and faster way to transport more goods in less time. Their trucks get more mileage per gallon than most trucks in the world.
This is part of a goal Walmart set for itself in 2005 to double it's efficiency by 2015. It has already achieved 80% of its goal and its aiming to reach its target by the deadline. This included the acquisition of 2000 hydrogen powered trucks. Walmart has proudly stated on its website that they have transported 361 million more cases while driving 287 million less miles.
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Hello. I need a replacement for this Truth casement window operator. It is a dual arm and probably was manufactured around 1990. I looked at the Truth web site and the closest there is the Entrygard Dual Arm operator. But the gear for the smaller hinged arm for my part is not located in the same place. I need an exact replacement, or else something that will work in its place. Thanks!
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Ugandan Model of AIDS Prevention
May 16, 2003
U.S. legislators have been debating how $15 billion will be used to fight AIDS around the world. Uganda is considered an AIDS success story. While abstinence has played an important role in Uganda, it has not been a magic bullet.
- Uganda has reduced HIV prevalence from as high as 30 percent among sexually active adults to 5 percent.
- They have adopted the ABC approach to behavior change -- delayed initiation of sex (abstain), reduction in the number of sexual partners (be faithful) and condom promotion (condomize).
- Additionally, Uganda's strategy includes a broad range of essential interventions, such as HIV counseling and testing, treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and screening of the blood supply.
According to the Global HIV Prevention Working Group, an international panel of AIDS experts, there is a need for effective prevention efforts worldwide:
- Only 5 percent of women have access to drugs to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission.
- Just 12 percent of people have access to voluntary HIV counseling and testing.
- Of those at high risk, 24 percent have access to AIDS education.
- Only 42 percent of people in need have access to condoms.
The Working Group estimates that annual spending must increase by $4 billion by 2005. UNAIDS (the joint AIDS program run by the United Nations and the World Bank) and the World Health Organization estimate that could avert 29 million new infections by 2010.
Source: David Serwadda (Institute of Public Health at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda), "Beyond Abstinence," Washington Post, May 16, 2003.
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Rev. L.A. Branson, pastor of the Methodist church at this place for the past year, has been assigned to Prairie Grove in the Salina district, and he will be succeeded by Rev. H.P. Woortendyke of Monument. Rev. Branson and his family have made many warm friends during their stay here who will be glad that their new home is not so far away but that they can "drop in" most any time. They will probably not move until the first of next week. Other appointments made at the Northwest Kansas Conference which closed Sunday night that are of interest to our readers are as follows: Rev. F.B. Cunningham goes back to Waldo; L.L. McKean to Webster; U.S. Benson to Beverly; W.C. Greene to Lucas; Attree Smith of Lincoln is sent to Lindsborg and Rev. Carl Ecklund of Lindsborg, who conducted the revival here last winter, was named evangelist at large, a promotion he richly deserves; M.R. Starbuck goes to Goodland.
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Giro d'Italia Final 11 Days
Our traditional Giro d'Italia trip taking in the final 11 days as the race travels through the magnificent scenery of northern Italy. Ride the famous climbs of the Giro d'Italia route including Passo dello Stelvio, Mortirolo and Monte Grappa.
Duration: 11 days (10 nights) (Sold Out Waiting List Available)
Dates: Friday, 19 May to Monday, 29 May, 2017
Start: Milan Finish: Milan
Accommodation: 3 star and 4 hotels
Group Size: Maximum 34 people (5 Staff)
Suitable For: Cyclists and Non Cyclists
Trip Type: Classique Trip Find out more…
Cost: A$5,490.00 (US$3,950.00)
Deposit: A$1000.00 (US$720.00)
Note: All trip costs are per person, not including airfare and based on two persons per room. If travelling alone we will match you with a person to share. Alternatively you may choose to have a room of your own by paying the single supplement.
Single Supplement: A$690.00 (US$495.00)(Sold Out – Twin Share only)
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* Experience the excitement of the 100th Giro d'Italia
* Ride the famous climbs of Giro d'Italia including Passo dello Stelvio, Mortirolo and Monte Grappa
* See it live! 5 Giro d'Italia stages, including some of the most important stages for the pink jersey
* Visit Lake Como and ride Passo del Ghisallo
* Choose from easy and challenging rides each day, escorted by former professional Eric de Clercq
* Travel in luxury coaches
This Trip will be Escorted by Ex Pro, Eric de Clercq
Eric is a native Belgian whose career spanned 11 years from 1991 to 2002, in which he had 19 victories including a stage win in the Tour of Britain. He is one of the hard men of Belgium having raced the big Classics such as Tour of Flanders and Paris Roubaix. Eric rode for La William-Duvel from 1991-1993, and Collstrop from 1994-2002.
After he retired from racing, Eric became a Director Sportif from 2004-2007 for the Vlaanderen Women's Pro Team. It was here that Eric learnt the organisational skills that make him such an asset to Bikestyle Tours.
Eric has been with Bikestyle Tours for several years and has run trips to the Spring Classics, Giro d'Italia, La Vuelta a Espana and of course, le Tour de France. Speaking three languages, you will find Eric to be a very capable guide and good guy to socialise with after a ride.
Who is this trip for?
Over 11 days see the biggest stages of the 2017 Giro d'Italia in its final half as it travels through the magnificent scenery of northern Italy. Includes the chance to ride and see the race on some of the most famous climbs in Europe including the beautiful Passo del Ghisallo and Mortirolo! A highlight for many will be the chance to ride the famous Passo del Stelvio. We'll take time away from the race to relax and enjoy Italy's fine cuisine and culture as well as riding some famous climbs, and visiting special undiscovered areas that we know you'll love.
This trip is geared to suit anyone with an interest in cycling who wants to see Italy's own Grand Tour, the Giro d'Italia. Italy is a fabulous country to visit with unequalled scenery, friendly people and of course great food. For the race fan the Giro offers the chance of seeing the riders up close without the crowds that typify its bigger brother, The Tour de France. We cater for cyclists of different abilities by providing riding options each day, although the cycling in the mountains of the Dolomites is not for beginners.
Each day we'll have options for rides to suit people who feel like a challenge, or an easy day enjoying the scenery. We ride on quiet scenic roads and where possible we ride on the race course ahead of the race! Non cyclists are welcome on our Giro d'Italia tours. As with all of our tours you'll be guided by our expert team of ride leaders, drivers and guides.
Our trip officially starts in Milan on Friday 19th May 2017. Milan Malpensa Airport is easily reached from many international destination with flights arriving throughout the day. We have a single collection from the airport at 11am today, so we suggest arriving on an early morning flight, or the day before.
Arriving the day or two before is a perfect way to overcome jet-lag and prepare yourself for the biggest Giro ever! To assist those arriving before the trip start, we have arranged a pre-trip hotel that is easily accessible from the airport and we will provide a morning collection before our airport collection. Our pre-trip accommodation is an additional cost.
Friday 19 May, 2017: Benvenuti
Staff will meet you at Milan, Malpensa airport at 11.00am and transfer you to our 4-star bike friendly hotel in a natural, peaceful setting between Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore. A perfect location to start your Giro d'Italia adventure with Bikestyle Tours.
On arrival to our hotel, staff will be on hand to help you assemble your bike, or become acquainted with your hire bike. Later this afternoon we will head out for a ride to make sure you and your bike are in working order. After our ride we will have time to freshen up and head to the bar for a pre-dinner drink before our welcome dinner, where staff will be on hand to answer your questions about your cycling adventure with Bikestyle Tours.
Overnight: Lago d'Orta (Piedmont)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Saturday 20 May, 2017: Tribute to Fausto Coppi and the mountain finish to Santaurio di Oropa
The Giro will pay tribute to the most famous of all competitors of the last 100 years at the stage start in Castellania. The stage starts at the museum of Fausto Coppi, erected at his place of birth in Piedmont. Affectionately Coppi was known as "the Campionissimo" (Champion of champions). In the post-war era, during the forties and fifties, Coppi became a legendary sports figure for all generations in Italy and Europe, when he won the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France in the same year. He showed great sportsmanship on the bike which is reflected in that famous photograph when Coppi and Bartali shared a water bottle. Each year since 1965 the Cima Coppi is awarded to the first rider over the highest summit at the Giro d'Italia.
Rider's will face an uphill finish in today's stage, it's not the Cima Coppi but the very steep climb will establish time gaps. The final climb measures 11.8 km in length at an average gradient over 7%, topping 13%.
Our long ride will depart from the hotel and ride to the finishing climb. For those wanting to save their legs for the climb we will transport you to near its base. Both rides will give you the opportunity to ride the final challenge of today's stage. After our ride we will watch the riders come through, probably a little faster than us. The Italian's are crazy for their cycling, so the atmosphere will be electric. After the final rider passes, we'll return to the base of the climb and travel back to our hotel for another delicious dinner and celebrate our first day at the Giro d'Italia.
Overnight: Lago d'Orta (Piedmont)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Sunday 21 May, 2017: Valdengo and Stage Start
This morning we will travel to Valdengo for the excitement of a stage start. Stage starts at the Giro d'Italia are great with a very relaxed atmosphere as the riders ride through the town to the sign in area. Pick a café near the start area and watch the passing parade as you enjoy your late morning espresso. After the riders set out of town, we'll grab some lunch and head out on our own rides. There ride options today for everyone.
Our direct route of 50km will stay on the flatter terrain before arriving at our hotel. Our longer option of 60km will have a lot more climbing to reach our hotel. Both rides will follow quiet roads with the odd supportive Italian driver. Just to our north is the impressive ice-top mountain Monte Rosa, the second highest peak in the Alps and Western Europe. It has 5 peaks very close to each other making its top seem quite rounded and almost flat, unlike the features of Mont Blanc or the Matterhorn further to the west. The glacial flows from the alpine area have created these fluvial valleys that are rich with vegetation. Local growers have capitalised on the richness of the soil and the mild climate helps farmers produce beautiful fresh foods for homes and restaurants.
We will enjoy another delightful meal on the terrace of our hotel this evening.
Overnight: Lago d'Orta (Piedmont)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Monday 22 May, 2017: Visit to Lake Como and Madonna del Ghisallo
Today is the rest day for the professionals. If we're lucky we may even see some of the riders out on their "active recovery" ride. After breakfast we will drive to Lecco and take the opportunity to do another one of Italy's famous rides. First up we will enjoy a leisurely ride along the shores of Lake Como to Bellagio, a village perched on land that is literally surrounded by the lake. We can explore the stoned streets and have a light lunch, even a gelati. We will allow some time for lunch to settle before we set off again on the famous climb to Madonna del Ghisallo. We will take the climb to the small chapel in the village of Magreglio which holds the shrine to cyclists. Only in Italy could anything like this be found! The Beata Vergine Maria Del Ghisallo was made the patron saint of Italian cyclists by Pope Pious XII in 1949 and her chapel is a shrine to cycling's past and present greats.
The site has been extended to include a large modern cycling museum dedicated to the bikes and the people that have made the sport famous. There is the bike ridden by Fausto Coppi to victory in the Giro d'Italia in 1949 and the machine used by Moser for the hour record in 1984. The ride is 60km and the Climb to Ghisallo is challenging in places and the lakeside roads often narrow and winding, but with great views.
After our visit to the shrine of cycling we will descend back to Lecco and travel to our hotel for the next 3 nights. Our hotel is conveniently located at the entry to the Valtellina Valley. The traditional hotel started life in the early 1800s as a noble farmhouse and has been transformed with great care to uphold the building's original architecture. The ground floor welcomes you to walk through the history of this lovingly restored complex. Each night our hosts will serve dinner in one of the dining halls on the ground floor with food sourced directly from their operating farm and neighbouring properties.
Overnight: Forcola (Sondrio)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Tuesday 23 May, 2017: Queen Stage
This morning we will travel up the end of the valley to Bormio, the location for today's finish. For many, this stage has been touted as the Queen Stage of this year's Giro d'Italia with over 5,400m of climbing. You will have seen and heard about this mountain pass through its popularity with cyclists, bikers and motoring enthusiasts. It is late May, and normally the pass doesn't officially open until at least the first weekend of June. But snow ploughs will have worked hard to clear the road for the running of the 100th Giro d'Italia tour, and we'll take advantage of that. There is something very special about riding the Stelvio along the road lined with walls of snow, making it a cycling experience like no other.
We'll leave the hotel early to give us plenty of time to complete our rides. Our most challenging option is the ride up the famous Passo del Stelvio. Starting from Bormio, the Passo del Stelvio is 21.5km long to the top of the pass, which at 2,757m, is the highest paved road in the Eastern Alps with fabulous views across to Switzerland. The original road was built between 1820-25 by the Austrian Empire to connect the former Austrian province of Lombardia with the rest of Austria.
We will ride up Stelvio this morning and return back to Bormio before the race comes through later today. From Bormio we will see the riders on their way up the climb and some time later in the day for their approach to the finish. After the presentations we will head back to our hotel for another fabulous meal.
Overnight: Forcola (Sondrio)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Wednesday 24 May, 2017: Race start in Tirano and the Mortirolo!
We have another opportunity to see a race start today. We will take the bus to Tirano, getting us there in plenty of time to see the team buses arrive and riders sign on.
After the riders have rolled out, we will tackle the famous Mortirolo. For those wanting to climb the Mortirolo we will ride along the valley to Mazzo de Valtellina, where the climb up to Mortirolo begins. The Passo della Foppa, or the Mortirolo as it is better known, is considered to be one of the toughest mountains one can climb in Italy and many professionals consider it as the most difficult mountain to be climbed in any of the three major tours. If you'd like a more easy ride, you can ride directly back to the hotel – which is mostly downhill.
Stages of the Giro that go over the Mortirolo feature a special prize to the first man at the top of the pass called Cima Pantani. After climbing Mortirolo you can descend back to Tirano where you can have a post-ride drink and meet the bus for the trip to our hotel. If you feel like a little more riding, you can carry on down the valley back to our hotel.
Starting from Mazzo di Valtellina, the Mortirolo ascent is 12.4km long. Over this distance you climb 1,300m, making the average gradient a fear inducing 10.5 %. The maximum gradient on the climb is 18%. There is 1,600m of climbing in the short 36km of today's ride. Our easier ride today will stick to the valley roads, although they aren't very flat either.
Tonight is our final night at the restored farmhouse and over dinner we can enjoy sharing the stories we have captured on the Stelvio and Mortirolo.
Overnight: Forcola (Sondrio)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Thursday 25 May, 2017: Beautiful Lago di Garda
Long stages in Grand Tours through the mountains make it very difficult to see every stage and still have time for riding ourselves. We'll avoid the long transfers and head down to another famous Italian Lake, Lago di Garda. Garda Lake is an astonishing place as the Dolomites to its north plunge into the water and disappear. From different viewpoints around the lake, the expanse could be mistaken as an inland sea across to a foreign land.
We'll travel to the lake and have some lunch before taking to the bikes for a gentle ride along the lake's edge. As we head north we'll jump onto a bikeway that will take us up to a stunning viewpoint. It is then a short ride to our hotel in Rovereto.
Our 4-star hotel in Rovereto features modern and stylish rooms, a wellness center and spa and a restaurant serving refined cuisine. We will dine in the hotel's restaurant this evening.
Overnight: Rovereto (Trentino-Alto Adige)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Friday 26 May, 2017: Bassano del Grappa
Today we will transfer to the Veneto region sandwiched in between the Dolomite mountains and the Adriatic sea. For the next 2 nights we are based in a small 3 star hotel in the centre of Bassano del Grappa. Bassano is the main town in the region and is known for its authentic historic centre and ancient wooden bridge. For the wine connoisseur it is the region that produces the famous Italian sparkling wine, Prosecco. Bassano del Grappa is also famous for inventing the potent spirit Grappa, traditionally an after-dinner drink made from pomace (discarded grape seeds, stalks, and stems). Being in Bassano del Grappa will locate us in between tomorrow's final 2 climbs, the last 2 climbs of the 100th edition of Giro d'Italia, after all this was the decisive moment for the previous year's winner.
You have two ride options available today. We can travel along the valley a little and ride along the quiet roads and some bike paths to our hotel. Alternatively, our more challenging ride features a 25km climb, to a summit of 1,780m along a quiet road that affords spectacular views across the Veneto plains to Venice and the Adriatic. It will be just over 100km and more than 2,000m of climbing.
On arrival in Bassano you can freshen up, catch the finish of today's stage on TV before heading out to one of the local restaurants.
Overnight: Bassano del Grappa (Veneto)
Meals: Breakfast
Saturday 27 May, 2017: Monte Grappa
Today is the penultimate stage of the Giro d'Italia and you have the choice of the distance you wish to ride.
If you'd like a more leisurely ride, then you can stick to the flatter roads of the valley and visit the hilltop village of Asolo, rated as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Over the years it has become famous for its residents who have included the author Ernest Hemingway and poet Robert Browning. We'll have time to relax in Asolo, take in the views and relax over a coffee before heading off to watch the rider near the base of Monte Grappa before returning to Bassano del Grappa. Alterntaively, you can take the Ciclopista del Brenta out to watch the race at the base of the final climb, which is just 13km away. Or you can watch riders as they come off Monte Grappa on the outskirts of town. Lots of viewing opportunities.
Those choosing the longer ride will ride up the slopes of Monte Grappa. Monte Grappa is part of the Grappa massif and rises from the plains to a height of 1775 meters. It was a World War 1 battleground and has great significance for the Italian people. It is a wonderland for cyclists, offering nine paved routes to the summit, one of which is considered the third hardest climb in Italy. Fare il Grappa, to do Grappa, is the obligatory climb and right of passage of every local cyclist. To climb Grappa by the "classic" route you start from Romano d'Ezzelino which is 26 km long, and an average gradient of 5.9%, so its long climb although there are a couple of sections where it flattens out a bit for a bit of relief. At the top you are rewarded with fabulous views and a long descent back to the valley. There are a number of cafes along the route if you need refreshments.
Your are welcome to watch the race anywhere on the climb. After the riders have passed we'll carefully descend off the mountain back to the hotel. We will dine together at a local restaurant this evening for a special farewell dinner where we can celebrate our achievements of our trip to the 100th Giro d'Italia and recall our favourite moments of the trip.
Overnight: Bassano del Grappa (Veneto)
Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Sunday 28 May, 2017: Time Trial
Today we head off to Milan for the final 28km time trial where riders will begin with a lap of the famous Monza grand prix circuit. We will ride our bikes from the hotel to give us more time in Milan to see the finish this afternoon.
Our final ride this morning is from Bassano to Vincenza, a short and leisurely 35km. We will pass through historical Veneto villages, such as Marostica where every second year in September, humans dress in chess pieces and play giant "live" games of chess in the main square. A tradition that started through the local governor creating a chess game between two writers that had fallen for one of his daughters. The winner was given his daughter's hand, and the looser received the hand of his other daughter.
Our ride finishes in Vincenza, famous for the Palladian villas of Veneto – opulent country houses built in the 16th century. Their layout and proportions have influenced architectural design ever since. There are 21 villas designed by Andrea Palladio that exist in Vincenza, most of which are UNESCO World Heritage listed.
After arriving in Vincenza, we'll travel to Milan for the finishing time trial. Once we arrive into Milan you are free to make your way to the course and watch each rider celebrate their accomplishment of finishing a Grand Tour. It is an emotional experience for riders, whether it is their first Grand Tour or they are seasoned campaigners. The crowds will hold a special cheer for every Italian that crosses the line, and one of them may well be wearing the Maglia Rosa.
The presentation for the 100th edition will be something special, and sure to have a few surprises as well. After the presentations you are free to explore and dine in Milan. While Milan is mainly known for industry, finance and fashion, the architecture around the Piazza Duomo such as the gothic style cathedral is something spectacular.
Overnight: Milan
Meals: Breakfast
Monday 29 May, 2017: Arrivederci and transfer to Milano
It is farewell to your new friends as our tour comes to an end this morning after breakfast. During your time with us you've experienced the excitement of the Giro d'Italia tour and ridden some of the most beautiful roads in Italy.
We will transfer you this morning to Milan Malpensa airport, arriving between 10:00 and 11.00 am. If flying out of Malpensa we recommend a flight no earlier than 2.00 pm. If staying on in Milan there are frequent shuttles and the express train service to Milan centre from Malpensa airport.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour cost is per person twin share and includes:
- Transport throughout in luxury coach and supported on road by custom mini vans
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- 10 nights accommodation in quality 3 & 4 star hotels
- Buffet breakfast daily
- 3 course evening meals on 8 nights
- Wine at welcome and farewell dinners
- Mechanical assistance with your bike
- Scheduled arrival transfer on day one from Milan Malpensa airport
- Scheduled departure transfer on final day to Milan Malpensa airport
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Middleburg Heights saw its population inch upward about 3% over the last decade, according to the most recent census data, while Cuyahoga County's population fell by more than 8%. The area's population growth is what largely led to Southwest's decision to beef up its campus, according to Mr. Selden. The first phase of Southwest's expansion — an effort that broke ground earlier this spring — includes an expanded emergency department, a new critical-care unit and a new parking garage to cope with growing patient volumes. The second phase that will start to take shape in the coming weeks includes the conversion of most of the hospital's two-person rooms into private suites and a new patient bed tower with 100 private rooms. As for MetroHealth, it has had a stake in the southwestern portion of the county since the early 1990s, when it opened its Strongsville Health Center, said Dr. Holly Perzy, medical director for the facility. Dr. Perzy said the at-capacity Strongsville site, which will close when the Middleburg Heights health center opens next summer, has allowed MetroHealth to build a strong primary care network in the area that should feed well into the new health center. She noted that MetroHealth has been in Strongsville longer than the Cleveland Clinic, which opened its health center in the city in 1998. Southwest General, which boasts a leading 42.5% market share in the area 20 miles southwest of Cleveland, expects MetroHealth to make a play for some of its patients and steer those that require more advanced care to its main campus off West 25th Street in Cleveland or to its health and surgery center on West 150th Street. "Why else would Metro build here?" Southwest General's Mr. Selden said. "We're going to make sure in our marketing efforts that our patients understand all the care they need is right here in Middleburg Heights."
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One of the reasons MetroHealth is making a stronger play in the suburbs is an attempt to lure more paying patients as it looks to prop up its finances, which have been hurt by the steadily rising amount of uncompensated care it provides to the county's indigent. Health care leaders investing in the southwestern part of the county say the area's exposure to patients on the Medicaid rolls and the uninsured is relatively low — an advantage for any system looking to generate more revenue. For example, only about 5.5% of Southwest General's gross revenue through the first eight months of the year came from Medicaid patients, according to a recent report from Moody's Investors Service. Some health care observers have likened the activity of what's happening in Middleburg Heights and the surrounding areas to multimillion-dollar health care investments made in recent years in Medina by the Cleveland Clinic, Summa Health System in Akron and University Hospitals. Tom Campanella, who directs Baldwin Wallace University's health care MBA program, said the Middleburg Heights and Strongsville investments are part of a broader effort by health care providers to muscle up their entire enterprises in anticipation of reimbursement cuts from commercial and government payers. "I think there's recognition from all the players that it's going to be much more of a competitive market in the future, and they're trying to put themselves in a position of strength in regards to the services they offer, the geographic coverage and the overall infrastructure that's available to meet those needs," Mr. Campanella said. He added, "In the end, people will vote with their feet."


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The death of Doug Ault, former Toronto Blue Jays first baseman, was ruled a suicide, a medical examiner said yesterday. Ault died Dec. 22 at 54 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound...
CLEARWATER, Fla. — The death of Doug Ault, former Toronto Blue Jays first baseman, was ruled a suicide, a medical examiner said yesterday.
Ault died Dec. 22 at 54 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head at his Tarpon Springs, Fla., home. The Blue Jays announced his death Monday.
Tarpon Springs police had suspected Ault's death was a suicide, Sgt. Jeff Young said. The police declined to elaborate, citing a pending investigation.
Ault became part of Blue Jays lore when he hit two home runs in the first game of the expansion team's history. With a cold wind blowing off Lake Ontario, Ault homered twice off Ken Brett in the Blue Jays' 9-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox at Exhibition Stadium on April 7, 1977.
Ault hit a total of 17 home runs during his four years in the major leagues.
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NEW YORK — The New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks talked again yesterday about a trade that would send Randy Johnson to New York for Javier Vazquez.
Yankees president Randy Levine spoke with Jeff Moorad, incoming Arizona chief executive officer. They discussed both prospects and money, but no progress was made.
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COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. — About 750 relatives, friends and former baseball peers, including a contingent from Texas, paid their last respects to former Rangers manager Johnny Oates.
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Azo Carbonamide Carboxylates are a family of compounds able to substitute the common but inconvenient reagents in the widely used Mitsunobu reaction.
Complex wine aroma prediction model for accurate blending, allowing the development of highly consistent flavours.
Short-acting ketamine analogues with reduced adverse effect profiles are being developed for use in anaesthesia.
A cell penetrating peptide that enables delivery of functional molecules into cells that are otherwise not cell permeable
Developing a first in class small molecule inhibitors of perforin, to develop novel therapeutics for a range of auto-immune and infectious diseases.
An interactive gaming system that trains tinnitus sufferers to not hear the ringing in their ears
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Development of a new vaginal pressure sensor which will allow concurrent measurement of abdominal and pelvic floor muscle activity. It will also enable measurement of where the pressure changes occur along the length of the vagina which will add to our understanding of how this change might influence the development of pelvic floor muscle disorders such as incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
Keratoconus is an eye disease in which thinning and weakening of the cornea results in loss of vision. It is a non-inflammatory eye condition in which the normally round dome-shaped cornea progressively thins causing a cone-like bulge to develop. Keratoconus occurs in 1 in 2000 people worldwide and results in a large number of corneal transplants. Researchers from the University of Auckland Department of Ophthalmology have developed a topical eye formula to treat and reverse the symptoms of Keratoconus without the need for invasive ocular surgery. Preclinical ex-vivo large animal studies have shown efficacy of the formulation in reprogramming stromal keratoncyes to deposit new non-scarring collagen. A PCT has been filed and peer reviewed journal articles are available for review.
Ketamine is an anaesthetic which has enjoyed only limited use due to its low rate of metabolism and hallucinogenic effects. We have surprisingly discovered that the structure of ketamine can be modified to increase the rate of metabolism while retaining its efficacy as an anaethetic. While the hallucinogenic effects remain, they are clinically acceptable where they occur over a shorter period.


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Take a step back in time and walk in the footsteps of prisoners such as our most notorious bushranger Ned Kelly at Old Melbourne Gaol
Old Melbourne Gaol was established in 1841 and gives visitors an extraordinary insight into Melbourne's criminal past long before'Underbelly'. The jail was the setting for 135 hangings, most famously that of Ned Kelly in 1880 and serial killer Frederick Bailey Deeming in 1892. The gaol closed in 1924 and later became a museum in 1972.
There are a lot of things to see and do at the Old Melbourne Gaol. These include:
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- Watchhouse – This is a forty minute interactive experience where visitors are 'arrested' and encounter what it is like to be locked up. It is held very half hour from 10.30am.
- Hangman Night Tours – Michael Gateley was Melbourne's most infamous hangman. Watch a re-enactment of his time at the prison with actors portraying the brutal executor and experience the prison by candlelight. Bookings are essential via Ticketek – Gaol Hangman's Night Tour.
- Ghostseekers at the Old Melbourne Gaol – Join the Ghost Seekers team and take a ghost tour of Melbourne's most notorious prison. The gaol which was the place of executions, suicides and murders holds many secrets. The tours are held every month and end at 3am in the morning if you dare to stay that long. Bookings are essential via Ticketek – Ghost Seekers Tour.
- Such is life – This is a free live performance staged every Saturday at 12.30pm and 2.00pm. Learn about the life and legends of Ned Kelly, Old Melbourne Gaol's most famous inmate who as aforementioned was executed in the gaol.
Located in the heart of Melbourne, ibis Styles Melbourne, The Victoria Hotel is your ideal Melbourne accommodation for your visit to Old Melbourne Gaol as well as offering easy access to all Melbourne attractions, restaurants, cafes and nightlife in the cosmopolitan city. Discover more by visiting the Old Melbourne Gaol website.


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Program update: The MEL in Resource Engineering Management has received approval from the BC Ministry of Advanced Education. Due to the late approval of this new degree, we have decided to wait until 2019 to launch it to ensure the quality and standards are in place for all of our students. We expect applications for 2019 into the MEL in REM will open on February 1, 2018.
The Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) in Resource Engineering Management is an intensive one-year degree (January to December), at the UBC Okanagan campus in the city of Kelowna, for engineers ready to deepen their technical expertise and widen their leadership perspectives within the resource sectors.
Resource industries are searching for technical leaders and project managers who know how to sustainably maximize asset value and minimize risk. They need engineers who are able to manage complex, multidisciplinary projects for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy.
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- broaden your sector-relevant skills through a project-based curriculum that covers all stages of the industry value chain
- provide a dynamic learning environment that includes project work, seminars, conferences and other innovative teaching strategies
- include a real-world professional resource engineering project that brings together mechanical, civil and electrical engineering
- offer opportunities for you to collaborate with world-renowned faculty and industry experts at the UBC Okanagan campus
- help you advance your career by balancing technical learning with in-depth leadership courses on project management, business and communication
Eligibility requirements
You are eligible for this program if you meet the MEL admission requirements and you have:
- Undergraduate degree in engineering and
- Three or more years of relevant work experience (applicants with less experience may be considered)
$248 billion
Total value of BC's natural resource projects planned and underway as of 2015
of Canada's GDP and 1.8 million jobs rely on the energy sector
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Georgette Klinger (Georgette Eckstein), (born 1915, Brno, Czechoslovakia [now in the Czech Republic]—died Jan. 9, 2004, New York, N.Y.), Czech-born American skin-care innovator who revolutionized the field of cosmetics and skin care by developing products and techniques to treat the skin rather than simply cover it with makeup. She opened her first salon in Czechoslovakia in 1938 but was forced to flee the country when the Nazi rule began. Klinger opened another salon in New York City in 1941, and she eventually came to have stores nationwide. Under her influence the industry came to recognize the individual characteristics of different skin types and to see the value of facials, herbal treatments (many of which Klinger herself had developed while a child suffering from acne), and nutrition to the health of skin. Her salons were a precursor of the multibillion-dollar spa industry.
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((Baked)) Band Profile and Upcoming New York City Concerts - Oh My Rockness
Written by Patrick McNamara
If you're gonna name your band, Baked, let me tell you what....you better be able to make some PRETTY delicious cookies and cupcakes and croissants (that's right, croissants) or you're not worthy of the title. I'll give Baked the benefit of the doubt on this one. But if I ever see them so much as thinking of reaching for pre-made dough that comes in a plastic tube - they're OUTTA here. (I don't know how I would ever see someone think, but it could happen, man. Anything can happen when you're baking.)
Baked (that's this band's name) are a good mellowed-out band from Brooklyn that plays easy breezy fuzzy reverb-y psych jams for the chillers and the lovers and alllllll the colors of the spectrum. These guys take their time creating the good vibes. Because there is no time. There is only now. And we all are vibing on that together, man.
I could see Baked being on Captured Tracks (home to The Soft Moon + DIIV + Widowspeak + Beach Fossils + Wild Nothing + such as + so forth). Or, some other arbiter of goodness. For there is no one path on the journey of musical delight. And arbiters of goodness don't exist.
You know what would be fun to do while listening to Baked? Here's what you do. You get out all the necessary equipment after you've locally sourced the freshest material - and you make a Black Forest Cake, man. Think about it. When's the last time you made your own CAKE? It's delightful and the results are delicious! Nothing is stopping you from making your own cake or any other pastry all by yourself except for YOURself - which is not in there - it's out there - and everywhere. Whoa.
(Pro tip: make sure you have really good measuring cups. The key to good baking is precision. Not too much. Not too little. Just right on the right. I like to call my favorite measuring cup, "Sweetness," which is the nickname for its real name, WATER Payton.)
Still here? What are you waiting for? Stream this Baked song. And then get baking. Then go back to this band profile. It'll read much better. After you've baked.


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AA1000 revampers namedMarch 2010
The heads of CSR at a lottery operator and an Australian bank have been drafted on to a technical committee that will oversee a remake of the most commonly used standard on stakeholder engagement.
Anne Pattberg, head of corporate responsibility at UK national lottery firm Camelot, and Alison Ewings, group sustainability manager at Westpac bank, will be part of the 15-strong committee managing an overhaul of the AA1000 Stakeholder Engagement Standard, known as AA1000SES, which will be republished later this year.
The UK-based think tank AccountAbility, which introduced AA1000SES in 2005, has appointed CSR specialists from a wide geographical and organizational range to serve on the committee.
Others include Santhosh Jayaram, head of sustainability at Det Norske Veritas, Dongsoo Kim, director of the Sustainability Management Centre in Korea, and Shikhar Jain, senior counsellor at the Confederation of Indian Industry.
The committee will oversee an 'open source' consultation on the revamp, whereby interested parties can post suggested changes on the web.
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How Does the Council Deal with Barking Complaints?
Due to the extensive resources needed to deal with individual barking dogs, Council's policy is to advise the dog's owner that a complaint has been received and to send them an information package which should assist in addressing the problem.
Council staff will include their street on regular dog patrols to assess the situation. The person who lodged the complaint is advised of this action and it is recommended that they contact the dog owner to discuss the matter. Other options open to the complaints include contacting; "Barking Solutions" Phone: 1902 220 221 or take civil action against the owner of the barking dog.
Why do People Complain about Barking Dogs?
Owners need to understand that although they may feel that their dog is not a nuisance or does not bark more than others in the street, the fact that someone has taken the time to contact the Council means that the dog is causing a disturbance to a particular person. The dog may not be barking continually, few dogs do, but it can be the short repeated bursts of barking, or the pitch or tone or the direction that the sound travels that causes a problem.
Sometimes it can be the particular time of the day or night that the barking occurs that is of annoyance, such as if someone is trying to sleep, study or simply relax after a day at work. Not everyone is disturbed by barking dogs; different sounds annoy different people. Owners must be aware that although they may feel their dog is doing his job by barking at people passing by, this can be a genuine disturbance to neighbours or even to the passers by themselves.
What can be Done to Prevent Complaints?
The owners need to find out why and when the dog is barking. Barking is more likely to occur in some breeds than others and this will need special attention such as providing the dog with interesting alternatives to barking.
Dogs will bark at any noises or movements they can see, hear and smell but are not able to investigate or reach. This can be easily controlled by either fencing the dog at the rear of the premises or by covering the fence with weed matting to prevent the dog seeing onto the street. If this is not possible, advice on other prevention methods are available from the Council's Ranger.
Dogs can become bored, insecure or anxious when the owner is not present and may cope with the stress of separation by barking, digging or chewing. Leaving the dog alone for short periods of time at first and then gradually increasing the time to the maximum period it will regularly spend on its own, will help the dog to adjust.
Owners are often surprised to receive a complaint about their dog barking or howling because the dog never does this when they are home. Dogs should be provided with toys, not necessarily expensive but the type that encourages play. Dogs that have never had toys before often have to be shown what is expected of them. A list of useful inexpensive toys is given in this booklet. To help relax the dog during the time its owner is absent, it is a good idea to exercise and feed the dog before leaving the dog alone.
Anti - Bark Training Collars are Available for Hire
Please Refer to Katherine Town Councils Fees and Charges for costings
The Council will provide anti-bark collard during normal operating hours for the Civic Centre. It is the hirer's responsibility to collect and return the collars to the Civic Centre during normal operating hours.
Collars are available for a maximum of two (2) weeks only.