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North East India Escorted Small Group Tour
This North East India small group escorted cultural tours for seniors is a magnificent journey through the landscape and culture of a remarkable region. We will explore Darjeeling, which shares history with Bengal, Sikkim, and Nepal, as well as Tiger Hill, where we witness the changing colours of the sunrise in the Himalayan Range. We will ride the Toy Train, which features spectacular, breathtaking views of the Himalayan peaks. Visit Pemayangtse, enclosed on 2 sides by snow-capped mountains, and Gangtok, wreathed in clouds and located on a ridge at a height of 5,500 feet. Finally, experience Guwahati, "gateway of the North Eastern Region of the country."
The North-east India small group tour includes a number of spectacular highlights.
We visit the beautiful Ghoom Monastery, built in 1875. On our return to our hotel we see the image of the 15 foot tall Mythey Buddhat. The tour also makes a stop at the Himalayan Zoological Park, and the Snow Leopard Breeding Centre. On the same day we see visit the The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, which was started in Darjeeling when Tenzing Norgay climbed Mount Everest.
A visit to Darjeeling of course includes a visit to a tea estate. We will take a tour of the Tukvar Tea Estate. Teas grown on the misty heights of Darjeeling are popularly known as the "Champagne of Tea" and are famous the world over for their exquisite taste.
The group also tours Pemayangtse. Founded in 1705, this is one of Sikkim's oldest and most important monasteries. We will visit Cherrapunjee, considered the wettest place on the earth, and end the tour with a half-day city tour of Kolkata.
You can learn more about India with Odyssey's country profile where all other tour departures are listed as well. For more details about this tour, click the 'Top 5' or 'Itinerary' buttons above! If you're keen to experience this tour, please call or send an email. Or, to book, simply fill in the form on the right hand side of this page.
Articles about India
The following list of articles are either published by Odyssey Traveller or are carefully selected external sources to maximise senior traveller's knowledge and enjoyment of India when visiting:
- Discovering India
- History of British rule in India
- The Making of India's Mughal Empire
- 7 Wonders of India (World Atlas)
- New Seven Wonders of the World (Travel Channel)
- Incredible India
- Travel in Darjeeling will be via non-a/c jeeps due to local conditions. Similarly transportation in Assam & Meghalaya is by Toyota Innova.
Overview: We meet at Kolkata Airport and transfer to our hotel.
Accommodation: 1 night at Hindustan International or similar.
Overview: After breakfast at our hotel we transfer to Kolkata Airport to board our flight for Bagdogra. We meet on arrival at Bagdogra Airport and transfer to Darjeeling by coach.
On arrival in Darjeeling we check-in at our hotel and spend the evening at leisure.
Accommodation: 3 nights at New Elgin Darjeeling or similar.
Overview: We have an early start this morning which is well worth it to experience a beautiful sunrise at Tiger Hill. Tiger Hill is approximately 13 kilometres from Darjeeling and from here one can see beautiful sunrises and the Himalayan Range, including Kanchandzonga and Mount Everest. The horizon changes colours just before sunrise and the entire Himalayan range turns golden – it is truly a majestic sight. Afterwards we visit the Ghoom Monastery, the oldest monastery in the area, built in 1875. On our return to our hotel we see the image of the Mythey Buddha standing majestically at 15 feet in height and enjoy breakfast.
Later we tour the town, including a visit to the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, and the Snow Leopard Breeding Centre. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was started in Darjeeling when Tenzing Norgay climbed Mount Everest. The institute was started to give mountaineering training and to teach other adventure sports related to mountaineering. We will visit the Everest Museum and Himalayan Zoological Park, where one can see Himalayan animals like the Snow Leopard, Tibetan Wolf, Tibetan Yak, Himalayan Black Bear, and several varieties of birds.
Our next stop is at the Tibetan Self-Help Centre/Refugee Centre. This institute is run by Tibetan refugees to preserve their handicrafts and one can see the making of Tibetan carpets, leather work, paintings, and woodwork.
Accommodation: New Elgin Darjeeling or similar.
Overview: After breakfast we take a ride on a World Heritage Train. The spectacular landscape unfolds as the 2-foot gauge Darjeeling Himalayan Railway labours at about 10 miles per hour crisscrossing the road. It has tiny 4-wheel locomotives (some over 100 years old) akin to living legends – one can experience the sound, smell, and romance of a bygone era. Built in 1881, it has social and cultural importance and has outstanding universal appeal. Based on its unique features, it is considered to be of lasting significance to mankind.
Later in the afternoon we visit Tukvar Tea Estate. Teas grown on the misty heights of Darjeeling are popularly known as the "Champagne of Tea" and are famous the world over for their exquisite taste. The premium Darjeeling teas are mild in character and have distinctive natural fruity flavors. The different steps in tea manufacture can be seen in the factory of the Tea Estate.
Accommodation: New Elgin Darjeeling or similar.
Overview: After breakfast we board our coach for our journey to Pemayangtse. On arrival we check-in at our hotel.
This afternoon we take a city tour of Pemayangtse. Standing at a height of 2,805 metres and enclosed on 2 sides by snow-capped mountains, Pemayangtse is one of Sikkim's oldest and most important monasteries. Founded in 1705, it belongs to the Tantric Nyingmapa sect, which was established in the 8th century. The monastery is a 3-story structure filled with wall paintings and sculpture, and includes a magnificent 7-tiered, painted wooden model of paradise and hell, complete with rainbows, angels, and the whole panoply of Buddha's and bodhisattvas. The model was built by the late Dungzin Rinpoche over a period of 5 years.
Accommodation: 1 night at Mount Pandim or similar.
Overview: After breakfast at our hotel we depart for Gangtok. Upon arrival in Gangtok, we check-in at our hotel and spend the evening at leisure.
Accommodation: 2 nights at Norkhill Gantok or similar.
Overview: We start the day with a sightseeing tour of Gangtok, visiting the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology and the Chorten (memorial for the dead). We also visit the Enchey Monastery, believed to be 200 years old, and drive past the Tashiling (the Secretariat) before visiting the Palden Tondup- Cottage Industries Institute.
Later we visit the Rumtek Monastery.
Accommodation: Norkhill Gantok.
Overview: We board our coach this morning bound for Kalimpong. On arrival we check-in at our hotel. This afternoon we tour Kalimpong, which includes visits to Zang Dog Palri, Fo-Brang Monastery, and Thongsa Gompa. We also stop at nurseries, the local market, and the Tibetan colony.
Accommodation: 1 night at Silver Oaks Kalimpong or similar.
Overview: After breakfast we transfer to the Bagdogra Airport to board our flight to Guwahati. We then board our coach for our trip to Shillong, approximately a 4-hour drive.
We check-in at our hotel and after refreshment, if time permits, we visit the Cathedral of Marry and take an evening stroll to Shillong's famous Police Bazaar.
Accommodation: 3 nights at Polo Towers Shillong or similar.
Overview: We board our coach this morning for our full-day tour. Cherrapunjee is considered the wettest place on the earth, so expect rain!
En route we visit the famous Elephant Falls and Shillong Peak to enjoy a bird's eye view of the city. At Cherrapunjee we visit the Mawsmai Cave, see Mawsmai Falls, Seven Sisters Falls, and Nohkalikai Falls. After lunch at Cherrapunjee we visit Thankarang Park, Koh Ramhah, and Khrem Falls. We return to Shillong late afternoon. This evening we visit Ward's Lake and the Don Bosco Church.
Accommodation: Polo Towers Shillong or similar.
Overview: After breakfast we enjoy a full-day tour to Mwallynong.
Mwallynnong Village is situated 90 kilometres from Shillong on the Shillong-Dawki Road. It is a village of 75 households with a population of 400 situated in an idyllic location. This village epitomizes a standard to which other villages aspire, and was dubbed the "cleanest village in India" by Discover India Magazine. The primary village school boasts a zero dropout record and 90% literacy rate. Paved walkways, beautiful flowerbeds, waterfalls, hilly rivulets, an acacia plantation, and an excellent view of the faraway plains of Bangladesh all contribute to the ambience of this village. Farming betel nut and leaves, broomsticks, and pepper, along with bee rearing, are the primary economic activities of this village. With the village headman himself taking the responsibility of making visitors comfortable, a day in this village gives an insight into the life of the Khasis, the influence of the church, and its metamorphosis.
Accommodation: Polo Towers Shillong or similar.
Overview: After breakfast we check out of our hotel and return to Guwahati for our overnight stay. On arrival in Guwahati we check-in at our hotel. Later today we visit Kamakhya Temple, situated at the top of the Nilachal Hill at about 800 feet above the sea level. The entire temple complex not only comprises of many other temples but also a whole set of people connected with them. Apart from the main Devi Temple, it comprises of other major temples of Devi Kali, Tara, Bagala, Chinnamasta, Bhuvanesvari, Bhairavi, and Dhumavati.
We also visit Sankardev Kalakhetra. Located in a beautifully landscaped setting and inaugurated in 1998, Sankardev Kalahetra is a multi-arts complex showcasing the rich culture of the state. Named after the most honoured Vaishnava Saint and the greatest integrator of Assamese society Srimanta Sankardeva, the Kalakshetra houses a central museum where objects and day-to-day articles used by different ethnic groups are exhibited. It preserves the cultural identity of various communities and tribes of Assam by promoting dance, drama, music, and art. There is also an Artists' Village that creates the atmosphere of a typical Assamese community, the Lalit-Kala Bhavan art gallery where exhibitions, art, and sculpture workshops are also held, a Heritage Park, an open-air theatre with the capacity to hold 2,000 people, a traditional Vaishnavite temple, and the Sahitya Bhavan library of rare books and manuscripts.
Accommodation: 2 nights at Kiranshree portico / Dynasty Guwahati or similar.
Overview: After breakfast we board our coach for our full-day trip to Kukurmara to visit the Kamakhya Temple and later drive to Chaygaon.
We arrive at the Kulsi River, which is the southern tributary of the Brahmaputra River, to board our boat and cruise the river to see the Gangatic Dolphins. The river passes mainly through the Chaygaon area of the Kamrup District and country boats with no motor are used for sightseeing.
The river dolphin's scientific name is Platanista gangetica, but they are commonly known as "Susu" in Ganges and "Hihu" in Brahmaputra. They are aquatic mammals. The dolphins are in their natural habitat and a sighting cannot be guaranteed. The boat ride is subject to river conditions.
Accommodation: Kiranshree portico / Dynasty Guwahati or similar.
Overview: After breakfast we transfer to Guwahati Airport to board our flight to Kolkata. We are met on arrival and transferred to our hotel.
This afternoon we proceed with a half-day city tour of Kolkata. Kolkata is a city of glaring contrasts: a curious blend of the old and the new, partly feudal, partly born out of growing urbanization, partly undefinable. It is a medley of the East and the West, a graft of a European city imposed on the Asian landscape that gives Kolkata its bewildering charm, confusion, and excitement. Being just about 300 years old, Kolkata is not known for its great historical monuments. However, perhaps the oldest remembered is the site where the Kalighat Temple now stands. It is a city that shocks on first impression but eventually the visitor falls in love with it. The sightseeing of the city includes a visit to the Victoria Memorial, Kolkata's most imposing and monumental dream in marble opened by the Prince of Wales in 1921 and often called the "Taj" of the British Raj. We will see St. Paul's Cathedral and the Indian Museum which is the largest in India and has one of the best collections of Indian art.
Accommodation: 1 night at Hindustan International or similar.
Overview: The tour ends after we transfer to the International Airport. From here, you board your onward flight.
What's included in our Tour
- All travel is in modern, air-conditioned coaches if not listed otherwise.
- 14 nights of accommodation on twin occupancy bed and breakfast basis.
- All meals at restaurants/hotel buffet.
- Accompanied local English speaking guide (Different guides in Kolkata, Darjeeling to Kalimpong & Shillong till Guwahati).
- Assistance at airports and railway stations by our company representatives.
- Monument entrance fees as per itinerary (1 visit per monument).
- Toy Train tickets.
- Special Assamese lunch at Kukurmara.
- Boat cruise to view the Gangatic Dolphin in Kukurmara (Country boats).
- 1 Elephant ride and 1 round jeep safari including all park entry fees.
- All presently applicable governments taxes.
What's not included in our Tour
- Items of a personal nature such as table drinks, laundry, telephone calls, and medical expenses.
- Camera fees (still/video) at any monuments.
- Tipping or porterage anywhere.
- Domestic airfare.
- Expenses incurred due to mishap, landslide, strike, political unrest etc. In such case extra will be changed as per actuals.
- International flights and departure tax.
- Visa for India


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In a somewhat different vein, the Wall Street Journal has a fabulous article on the story of Jim Allchin and remarkable changes taking place in Microsoft since July 2004. In a move that Sir Humphrey Appleby would have described as "brave", Allchin made the extrordinary decision to be brutally honest in a meeting with Bill Gates, and tell his boss that the strategy being pursued in the development of the latest Windows operating system was too complex, was running over time and over budget, and in the end, simply wouldn't work.
It can only be descibed as the best move Allchin could ever make. Not for him personally, but for Microsoft.
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We recently attended this crazy awesome Tasting Table event called the Lobster Rumble in Los Angeles on behalf of Coca-Cola Life. The event brought together 17 of the best lobster rolls from around the country. After tasting them all, we voted for our favorites. It has been pretty hot in LA, and the day of the Lobster Rumble was no exception. It was pretty intense. We were very excited to be there on behalf of Coca-Cola Life, which is a reduced calorie cola sweetened with cane sugar and stevia. It was really refreshing to be able to wash down all of our buttery lobster rolls with a Coca-Cola Life because it was so hot, and because at least we knew we were drinking Coke that has less calories than other colas! Here is a short list of some of our favorite lobster rolls:
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-Anchor (Venice, Ca): Lightly dressed lobster roll (filled with large chunks of well poached lobster meat) with hints of fresh tarragon and finished with a shaving of black truffle. *See images below
-Knuckle and Claw (Los angeles, ca): Simple, fresh and delicious…no fuss lobster roll (poached very well…soft meat), finished with a light seasoning. *See top right image.
The winner of the night was Cousins (West Hollywood, CA), three years running. Their roll was old School (no fuss). Super simple, huge pieces of lobster with lots of butter on a soft buttered and toasted roll.
Aside from lobster we enjoyed some fresh seafood and oysters, which were all amazing and so beautiful!
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There were also some desserts at the Rumble that we loved. Specifically, Peddler's Creamery (Small Batch, Bicycle Churned Ice Cream). We loved the honey lavender, and the watermelon. So perfect with all the lobster we had just been eating!
We are so thankful for Coca-Cola Life for sending us to eat 17 amazing Lobster Rolls! Thanks guys!
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The project will attempt to demonstrate experimentally that aeolian action on Mars leads to the production of vast quantities of silt that have an anomalous mixture of extremely well-rounded grains and extremely angular material. Because of the physics governing particle comminution, this silt population, generally neglected in Mars geology, may be the predominant sediment on Mars, concealed by its low-profile expression; no obvious dune formation as for sand, and no obvious atmospheric entrainment as for dust. Methods: A unique centrifuge comminution apparatus will be employed to simulate the aeolian processing of grains. The apparatus simulates an aeolian transport environment in which grains impact other grains with highly controlled impact velocities, angles, and flux. The apparatus retains all attrition products for later examination. Both the comminuted grains (source of rounded material) and their attrition products (source of angular material) are of interest. Electrostatic grain behavior is also recorded and can be regulated. SEM and size analysis investigations of grains and their attrition products will be systematically conducted. Significance: Results have implications for the evolution of the martian soil which has accumulated the silt comminution products of eons. If the soil is as rich in silt as predicted, it has significant implications for soil strength, induration, and chemical reactivity, as well as permeability for volatiles that are a key factor in mediating atmospheric-regolithic interactions relating to the global moisture budget. Grain-size distribution in soils also determines if a region yields to the development of dune fields (sand-controlled), storms (dust-controlled), or relatively inactive and indistinct plains of loessic (silt) material. Results of the research will assist interpretation of the Phoenix mission soil microscopy data.


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There is a strong trend, especially in larger organisations, to try to further innovation by appointing Innovation Directors (mind the capital letters), Heads of Innovation, Innovation Evangelists etc. While the intention is good, it is simply very difficult to pinpoint how successful innovation can be introduced and integrated into a very long tradition of doing things by the manual. Does that mean that more innovation is happening? Do the people responsible for spurring employees to "think outside the box" actually change culture or do they one day find themselves playing cajón in a giant drum circle of executives wearing black turtlenecks? (Note: from a real life situation, without the turtlenecks).
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The hard selling point for many investors in our digital token sale is how we develop companies and promote innovation better than corporate incubators or accelerators. There are two reasons why I believe in our investment hypothesis: 1. Our well-developed and customisable acceleration process, and 2. Our direct connection to and understanding of corporate needs. Below we will outline the five steps of our acceleration process:
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Neighbors who live near the Huy Fong Foods factory in Irwindale, Calif., have had enough of the smell of Sriracha.
The rest of the country may covet the spicy sauce, but the city has filed a public nuisance lawsuit seeking temporary closure of the factory until the company submits a plan to minimize the fumes. (Given the faithful following of the rooster-emblazoned bottle, if the factory is indeed closed, there may be panic and hoarding — if not civil unrest.)
In a country that once relied on little more than ketchup and Tabasco sauce to pep up its food, how did exotic Sriracha become such a superstar? The purée of fresh red jalapeños, garlic, sugar, salt and vinegar is used by everyone from A-list chefs like Jean-Georges Vongerichten, who incorporates it into his menus, to mega chains like Applebee's, where it can be found spiking the mayo for fried shrimp.
Zealots sport Sriracha rooster tattoos, unofficial Facebook fan pages have tens of thousands of followers, and it's not uncommon to see giant walking Sriracha bottles on Halloween. Demand for the sauce is so high that the factory pumps out some 7,500 bottles of the special hot sauce each hour.
All this from the vision of one man, David Tran, a refugee from South Vietnam. Tran fled with his family to the United States when North Vietnam's communists took power. Finally settling in Los Angeles in the 1980s, Tran, unemployed and unable to find a hot sauce he liked, decided to start making his own, as he had done back home. He started by mixing it in buckets, hand-bottling it, and driving it to customers in a van. He named his company after the Huy Fong, the Taiwanese freighter that brought him to America. The now-cultish rooster logo is a nod to his Chinese astrology sign; although raised in Vietnam, Tran is of Chinese heritage.
The sauce that Tran devised was his (loose) interpretation of a traditional chili sauce originating in Sriracha, a town in Chonburi Province, Thailand. Tran's stroke of brilliance was in finding a balance to appeal to a broader market.
"I made this sauce for the Asian community," Tran told The New York Times. "But I wanted something that I could sell to more than just the Vietnamese," he continued. "After I came to America, after I came to Los Angeles, I remember seeing Heinz 57 ketchup and thinking: 'The 1984 Olympics are coming. How about I come up with a Tran 84, something I can sell to everyone?'"
And indeed, it seems as if just about everyone is buying it. Huy Fong Foods sells more than $60 million of Sriracha each year. The company is growing by an estimated 20 percent a year, despite a complete lack of advertising.
Tran told the Los Angeles Times that his American dream was never to become a billionaire; he just liked hot sauce. In the meantime, he has turned down numerous lucrative offers to sell the company, afraid that his vision would be compromised.
"This company, she is like a loved one to me, like family. Why would I share my loved one with someone else?" Tran said.
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Banner ads may get a bad rap, with The New York Times describing them as "a monster that went on to swallow the web whole and has created two decades of havoc". They've also been likened to being the bane of human existence.
But there are many quick to jump to the defence of the humble banner ad. They remain an integral part of campaigns, and even though they may not get clicked on as much as we would want, the creative needn't suffer as a result.
Programmatic media buying company, Rocket Fuel, decided to take a look at a heap of banner ads to figure out what is and isn't working for consumers today.
There are a number of clear findings creatives can take away from the research, The Definitive Guide of Creative Optimisation, however the bottom line is that there is no 'one-size-fits-all' solution.
While explaining there are heap more other factors involved in banner ads, Rocket Fuel added it "likens these insights to learning the statistics behind Blackjack—knowing how to play won't guarantee you walk home rich, but it will increase your chances of doing so".
The research team analysed 38,151 banner ads from 1076 advertisers in the United States. These ads created more than 23 billion impressions.
While each vertical works slightly differently to the others, there are a few findings uncovered from a general perspective.
Background colour
Background colour has a big impact on conversion rates, according to the research. And the bright hue of red was found to have a 31% higher conversation rate than any other colour. However, orange wasn't far behind (28%) with yellow coming third (24%).
If you show your logo, you could boost your performance. The study found: "On the whole, displaying a company logo in creative appears to boost performance. Ads featuring a company logo had 4% higher conversion rates than those without logos."
Do you stop your ad moving or not? The research found those banner ads dancing before your eyes may have a lower click-through rate than those that stay still, however they have a higher conversion rate.
Human Faces
And apparently showing a human face in your creative can up your conversation rate by 4%, but you could up that even more depending on the type of person displayed.
The research stated: "Digging deeper, we find that the type of person shown can have a significant impact on performance as well. When breaking down 'type of human' (for example, man, woman, child, and combinations of these) we found that ads featuring men—the most common person type featured—averaged 102% higher conversion rates on average than those featuring women (+25%), while ads featuring both a man and a woman tended to underperform (-15%)."
Showing the product
If you're talking about a product in the ad, it probably makes sense to show the product in the creative. Ads with specific products included showed a 6% higher conversation rate. This increased if the product was shown being used.
Rocket Fuel drilled down deep into 17 different verticals to further understand, and over the next few weeks B&T will have a look at each vertical to see how they differ and how to optimise the creative for whoever your clients are.


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Design Students Take Their Final Projects to ICFF
Design students at RIT reimagine the modern office.
Metaproject Book is one of the many messaging strategies created to deliver the Metaproject collaboration with Poppin to NYCxDESIGN 2016.
The workplace and workforce have changed drastically in just one generation, and millennials are at the forefront of this shift. Metropolis and Poppin have partnered with the undergraduate industrial design students at Rochester Institute of Technology as they dream up what the future office could be. If you missed previous installments, you can find Part 1 here and Part 2 here.
Industrial design is not only about turning ideas into tangible objects–it involves attacking a "problem" with creative solutions and making that solution understandable and accessible to the intended audience. When we first approached Poppin's furniture line at the beginning of the Metaproject course, we would have never realized the complexity and progressive thinking that went into the collection had Jeff Miller, Poppin vice president of design, and David Branham, Poppin director of merchandising, not told us the stories behind the products.
Now the question is how to communicate the stories of our solutions during NYCxDESIGN? What's the best way to explain complex thinking, fabrication, execution, and the value of a project effectively? Communication becomes an essential part of the design process, and often collaborations with other disciplines come into play in order to achieve the clarity we seek. The challenge with Metaproject and Poppin is that they both carry very strong brand identities, and our projects had to balance academic integrity with commercial feasibility and experimental design.
My concept is the Foot Pebble, whose purpose is to promote a more dynamic workday as well as increase office health and, ultimately, happiness. I started by observing people in my own environment. It quickly became obvious that sitting with poor posture for hours each day was a prevalent issue–and one that exercising in the gym cannot solve. The Foot Pebble elevates your feet off the ground while supporting and encouraging a better posture by lowering pressure on the legs and lower back. It also allows your feet to rock and move, if you choose, while seated at your own desk. Made out of solid cork, it is sustainable, lightweight, easy to clean, and the easy-grip silicone handle lets you carry it around wherever you go. But how can I communicate this story and engage ICFF attendees in just a few seconds?
The Foot Pebble
To help us articulate our products' stories in interactive formats, our class teamed up with the New Media Design department at RIT. After some back and forth, we collaborated on building an iPad experience for my Foot Pebble that would allow people to easily navigate the design, especially since its rationale may not be obvious at first glance. We took my process work, specification of the product, and 3D files, and created a virtual rendering that highlights the problem, the materiality of the project, and how it fits the Poppin brand in one continuous experience. Above and beyond articulating my project, I was using methods that were deeply connected to the generation of users linked with Poppin and, by association, my product. In this day and age, a fundamental learning outcome was connecting product to experience overall.
A few of my classmates similarly struggled to show the value of their projects until they built out their iPad experiences. Kayla Rakower's Lattice Storage, a modular storage system designed for office personalization, utilizes intersecting loops that make new volumes through different configurations. The digital page shows the system's multiple options: a unique product feature you may otherwise not discover. Another student, Kyle Laidlaw, designed a Universal Holder: an upright stand for phones, tablets, notebooks, and more. His process was heavily focused on testing many iterations to achieve the perfect angles for the best workflow, so it was important to show the story behind the many attempts and failures in the digital presentation in order to explain the perfect ergonomic solution–an important part of the design process that would otherwise be lost to the user. Describing the complexity of our work, which results in 'simplicity,' is important in order to educate consumers about the value that we as designers can bring.
Metaproject presented unique opportunities and experiences in a fast-paced timeline that challenged us to stretch our creative boundaries and experience a real-world design brief for a real-world client. Thanks to the guidance of Josh Owen, the reviews with Poppin's design team, and the multidisciplinary teams who helped us build the messaging around our products, we developed concepts that were simple, creative, and tangible. With the support of combined digital and physical experiences, we will be attending NYCxDesign Week as a class, promoting our collective efforts and exciting outputs.
The projects will be showcased at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) Booth #3583, and be celebrated at the Metaproject + Poppin Event on Saturday, May 14 at 5pm at the Poppin Showroom, 1115 Broadway, NYC.


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Poetry Review for The Globe & Mail
I love reviewing books; I think the review is an underrated form that's both exciting and elastic. It's something I want to do way more of (publications with review assignments, get at me!).
Last week The Globe & Mail published my review of Sarah Pinder's Common Place (Coach House Books) and Jennifer LoveGrove's Beautiful Children with Pet Foxes (BookThug). Both are really engaging reads that stretch the possibility of lyric expression.
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I am beyond excited at being a finalist for the 2017 Bronwen Wallace Award! I am especially grateful (and bouncing off the walls) for this incredible Jury Citation:
"All Day I Dream ABout Sirens" is a shrewd epic that shimmies up and down the scales from highbrow to lowbrow. Domenica Martinello sharpens her teeth on tradition, wields tone like an axe, and carves space for unheard voices to emerge from the chorus. This poet harnesses the ethereal quality of digital and classical realms while her poems explode with fury and grace.
Like an axe! Explode! Fury and grace!
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Poet. Chapbook: Interzones (2015). Currently: All Day I Dream About Sirens (2019).
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Find and Recruit Diversity and Inclusion Leader
The key to finding the right Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Leader for our organization started with considering what qualities, skills, and experience would provide a good fit for the needs of our organization. Our leadership team wanted to be clear about the role the D&I Leader would play within the organization and what challenges we would be willing to initially take on as an organization. Ultimately, our team agreed that Kindred needed an experienced leader who was capable of working closely with senior leaders in support of organizational goals that ultimately lead to D&I success.
We began by developing a detailed job description that accurately reflected the duties of the role and was designed to attract a pool of extremely well qualified candidates. We had considered hiring from within, but were unable find someone who possessed the necessary skills to fill the position. We narrowed the search down to several excellent candidates who eloquently explained their accomplishments and had a clear grasp of why those achievements were important. There were several rounds of interviewing which involved senior leaders and manager-level panels. While skills and experience were critical, personality fit was equally important because we know how important a connection with our corporate culture is to hiring and retaining a great leader.
After an extensive search, we found an excellent candidate who was able to hit the ground running. Since Dr. Tim Findley joined the company, we have seen a significant impact to our organizational goals in the context of diversity and inclusion. In the last year, Dr. Findley has led efforts to draft and update policies, assess our climate and culture, review metrics, and develop an enterprise-wide inclusion strategy.
We believe that our greatest strength is the dedication and diversity of our teammates and their ability to make recovery and wellness possible for the more than one million patients we serve each year. Therefore, it is a top priority to attract top-rated talent and then commit to train and retain a quality workforce that reflects the cultures and diversity of the patients and communities we serve. By working together, we intentionally continue to build an inclusive workforce where diversity is respected and differences are recognized as a part of our strong culture. We are committed to treating each other with dignity and respect, as unique individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences. Whether providing direct care, cooking meals, cleaning a facility, or simply lending a smile, our employees are part of a diverse and talented team, without whom Kindred's success would not be possible.
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BAGHDAD, Iraq - Car bombs and mortar attacks killed at least 40 people Tuesday across Iraq as the government struggled with deteriorating security, while a man who allegedly confessed to hundreds of beheadings has been captured, officials said.
On Monday, another 40 people were killed in various attacks, including two CBS journalists who died in a bombing that critically wounded a correspondent for the network.
Not including Tuesday's attacks, at least 4,066 Iraqis had been killed in war-related violence so far in 2006, according to Associated Press reports, which may not be complete because the reporting process does not cover the entire country. That figure includes 871 in May, surpassing the 801 killed in April.
Tuesday's deadliest bomb struck in a popular market during the evening in Husseiniyah, about 20 miles north of Baghdad, killing at least 25 people and wounding 65, said Lt. Colonel Falah al-Mohamedawi, an Interior Ministry spokesman.
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1. The purpose of KCC Scholarship Fund is to make it possible for KCC members and other students approved by the Resident Lama to attend KCC retreats.
2. Scholarships may be awarded for KCC retreats, and to attend Mahamudra Teachings in India, subject to the availability of sufficient moneys in the fund. Scholarships are not normally available for other non-KCC retreats.
3. In order to assure members that scholarships will continue to be awarded both for KCC retreats and for the India seminars, the Scholarship Committee intends to apportion currently available moneys and future contributions approximately 50% to KCC retreats and 50% to India seminars. The committee may vary this apportionment in certain circumstances.
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b. Scholarship requests should be submitted as early as possible and at least 2 weeks before the start of the retreat.
c. Full-time employees of KCC will receive an automatic 50% scholarship.
d. Certain persons may receive a discount on the cost of retreats. Moneys from the Scholarship Fund are not utilized for these discounts as they are paid out of the retreat overhead costs. Persons receiving discounts may, however, apply for additional assistance from the scholarship fund in case of demonstrated need.
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a. The student must have done at least one seminar or retreat in the Mahamudra program, either in India or in the US, and must have satisfactorily fulfilled the commitment.
b. An individual student may not receive a scholarship more frequently than once in three years.
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Having a career as promising as the pilot is something that many people dream of. After all, there are so many perks and benefits which come along when you can land up with the job as a pilot. However, the journey to becoming a pilot is not at all easy.
There are so many questions that strike your mind when you start looking for information on how to become a commercial pilot? It is obvious and understandable.
Aviation is one of the most flourishing sectors offering plenty of job opportunities to one, and all provided the aspirant has skills which set him or her apart from others.
The world we are living in is highly advanced. Technology rules the roost is enabling everyone with the power to stay connected and move without any hassle. There is no dearth of career options for one and all. Not only are these profitable but also lucrative who can make the most of it. One job which is fancied by many is that of being a pilot. It brings to adventure, fun, and thrill to many people who are looking for a promising and well-paying career. World of opportunities for those who have skills and ability to make it to the top! Although it has emerged as one of the most preferred career opportunity, there is not much information available on the same. However, the best way to learn flying is enrolling with the flight training academy. The sky is the limit for commercial pilots.
There are certain academic qualifications that you need to possess if you want to become a commercial pilot. There are eligibility criteria that you should satisfy if you are considering a promising career as a commercial pilot.
For aspiring pilots, it is important to have a school leaving certificate with physics and mathematics background. Having a private pilot license is mandatory if you want to fetch a license for flying commercially. Bachelor's degree aviation is must to go further with the career in aviation. Candidates can also consider opting for Certificate or Diploma course in aviation; however, having a degree for flying commercial planes is mandatory.
As far as job opportunities for commercial pilots are considered, there are several options available. In the recent years, several airlines have cropped up which has made it possible for aspiring candidates to land up with the right job. With the upcoming of multi-national companies, the world has turned into a global village.
Travelling has increased for both pleasures as well as business purpose. This, in turn, has increased the demand for commercial pilots.
If how to become a commercial pilot is what you are thinking of then there are certain pre-requisites that you need to fulfill. You should have a high level of communication skill in English; the aspiring candidate should have logged 1,500 hours or flight flying. To become a commercial pilot, the candidate should pass both the oral and written test conducted by the aviation academy. Only those who are medically fit can enroll for the course.


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At this year's MTV Movie Awards Eclipse is competing against itself in two categories, one of them being Best Kiss. The specific two kisses that are nominated are the ones between Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson in the meadow and the one between Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner on the mountain top. Catherine Hardwicke chimed in on which way she thinks the vote might go.
"Maybe it can be a tie? That would be perfect! I think [that's] the safest solution to this problem," she laughed.
Check out what else Catherine had to say about Twilight and her Red Riding Hood experience on MTV.
A tie in this situation wouldn't be bad; however, worse would be a split vote allowing another film to take away the prize and preventing a Twilight threepeat! Vote and vote daily at MTV.


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Running is a great sport and for me it is a way of life. I don't look like the stereotypical runner but who cares. Runners come in all shapes and sizes. Running is about connecting with nature and about testing your mental and physical endurance. I began running when I was about 8 years old and I feel like my love affair seemed to have gotten stronger the older I get. I am currently not able to run due to a recurring ankle injury but in time I will able to get back out there and join my fellow running nuts. In the main time I would like to share the following amazing deal from my friends at the Spartan Race.
This is for all my running nuts or running fanatics out there. As we all know true running nuts are great at planning ahead. So I have some great news to share with you. My friends at the Spartan Race sent me a link to their early race registration. You get 20% off any 2015 or 2016 race simply using this code…RACE2016!!! Hurry up this special won't last long! Check out the link below to see other great offers.
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It is breast cancer awareness month. I am fairly certain that we have all been affected by this destructive disease. I lost one of my mentors and other "mom" to cancer a few years ago. She was a college professor and an advocate for living an active lifestyle. She ran marathons and taught aerobics. I took her aerobics class once and left half way because I couldn't keep up. She inspired me to keep moving when life became difficult during my junior year of college. I decided to get involved with this cause because it means a lot to me.
I received an email from the Spartan Race that I really love. They are doing this great promotion to support the Edith Sanford Breast Foundation's mission to help raise funds for more research. The goal of the Edith Sanford Breast Foundation is to help "unlock each woman's genetic code, advance today's prevention and treatment, and end breast cancer for future generations."
Supporting this great mission is simple, all you do is purchase a "Burpees for Boobs" Tee-shirt. The Spartan Race will donate 100% of the funds to the Foundation. This is a limited time event. If you are interested please head over to the http://www.shop.spartan.com/boobs.html and help this great cause.
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Prohibition of 30-day cancellation policies
The Commission determines that 30-day cancellation policies for local voice services, Internet services, and broadcasting distribution services (e.g. cable and satellite television services) will be prohibited as of 23 January 2015.
This prohibition will make it easier for consumers to switch service providers, especially for subscribers to bundles of telecommunications and broadcasting distribution services. It will also contribute to a more dynamic marketplace and remove unnecessary barriers to consumer choice. Subscribers will avoid double-billing when they cancel their service and move to a different service provider.
This approach is consistent with the Commission's prohibition of 30-day cancellation policies for wireless services set out in the Wireless Code.
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Our adventure got off to a rocky start earlier this week. The beach house we had reserved for 18 nights turned out to be a bust. The beach was fantastic, but the house itself was less than stellar. It had not had a thorough clean in ages and my allergies and asthma went wild. After one night we checked out.
Thankfully we have friends who are out of town and generously offered their digs to us while they are gone! It's actually the perfect set-up. Though not on the beach – they do have a swimming pool in the backyard, which is even better! No sandy mess!
Even though we're not staying on the beach, we do plan on spending time there over the next couple weeks! We'll start with a sunrise session tomorrow morning for Miss B and {52 Dresses}.
Speaking of which, Jake suggested I continue {52 Dresses} while we're on The Big Blue Bus tour. I think that will be perfect! I hate leaving a project unfinished. I'd rather change the timeline than leave it undone! So if you know anyone who would be interested in participating the last 12 weeks of {52 Dresses} – have them contact me at email@example.com!
I'm in love with this image of Josh and Miss B this morning. She shouldn't have favorites – but she does. Josh is her favorite brother. She loves to play with Sam , and she can rely on Jacob, but Josh is her fave. When she needs something, he is the first one she runs to.
This morning Jake, Sam-a-lam, and Jacob are working on the bus. It's parked at a friend's house until the end of the month when it's time for us to leave Florida.
Josh stayed here with me to watch Miss B while I work on the schedule for my upcoming FREE workshops. I couldn't resist capturing some images of them playing in the pool this morning. The sunrise was glorious and came right over the pool.
Although I'm so excited about our upcoming adventure, we're going to miss Florida something fierce. We've been blessed to have lived here!


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Moving to a new place can be nerve racking experience or a pleasant Business Moving Services in Morningside one. It basically depends on how you choose it to be. Moving and packing go hand in hand and how you pack ultimately determines how your moving in experience to a new place finally concludes. You should focus on making things smoother rather than doing everything at the eleventh hour. Steps like getting together packing tools like padding, tapes, boxes, markers etc., cleaning the house for important items, and making reservations with the movers should be taken well before time. Similar steps which should be taken care of well in advance are discussed below –
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It is always advised to start the packing process in advance. It not only saves you precious time but also reduces the hassles in the end. The lesser the hassles, Old Furniture Removal the lesser the errors and mistakes. Even the best movers would advise you to do the same.
Use Proper Padding
Simply packing things is not enough. You need to make sure that you make proper provisions for the protection of the things you have packed. Proper padding is also important because you never know what is going to happen to your goods and how are they going to be treated. Sudden and uncertain accidents may damage your goods for good. It is thus, always advised to provide proper protection to your packed items. This can be done by bubble wraps or old and used clothes. You can even use Thermocol to add more protection to delicate items.
Take Pictures of Electronic Set-Ups
Electronic set ups can be hard to put back the same way as they were set up before. It often happens that people are unable to set up electronics the exact same way after they have moved into a new place. It is therefore highly recommended that you take photographs of such complicated electronic set ups so that you can late refer to these pictures while setting up again in your new house/office.
Pack in Separate Boxes
While packing your stuff, it is important that you use different boxes and that too of various sizes. It is imperative to do so as this will help you a lot while you unpack. Packers and movers would advise you the same as it is very convenient to unpack different things from different boxes as compared to unpacking everything from one single box.
Pack on An "Open – First" Basis
Last but definitely not the least, always pack your stuff as per 'Open – First" basis. While you pack, always put in stuff which you will need last. This way, when you start unpacking, you will get your hands on things that you need immediately.
5 Hidden Costs of Moving Companies
When you decide to hire a moving company, you need to make sure you chose a reputable and professional one. There are many relocation companies on the market and probably in your city, but only a few of them are reliable and deserve your trust and money. So, if you don't know what a good moving company should guarantee to their customers for them to enjoy a smooth moving process, here are some tips that will help you make your choice:
1. A+ rating
Just like any other companies, moving companies too have institutions that grade their performance and professionalism. So, if you want to be sure you're hiring a reputable relocation company, you should make sure you choose a company that has received the A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
BBB is a private, non-profit organization that has the capacity to monitor businesses in various fields. They can rate the companies monitored on a scale from "F" to "A+", with "A+" being, of course, the highest rate any company can receive. Consumers can trust the BBB and their decisions because their ratings usually reflect the service quality and products offered by the companies evaluated by their experts. So, if the moving company you choose has an "A+" rating, you can be sure you will be working with a professional company.
2. Free upfront estimates
It's preferable for a moving company to conduct a free on-site evaluation of the moving process, so they can provide you with an accurate estimate. However, some companies manage to do this following a lengthy discussion with the person who needs their moving service, if they know the exact details of their move: distance, the number of trucks, crew size etc.
The most reputable moving companies guarantee free on-site estimates, which reflect the actual cost of the moving with the highest level of accuracy. You will find out then what services they include in their estimate, as well as if you need to pay for additional services. Make sure you get a written estimate because this way you will be protected by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, in case the company will try to add unexpected costs.
3. A moving arbitration program
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), any moving company needs to have a moving arbitration program. This program allows the customers to raise claims against the moving company, in case they refuse to pay for damages or if they are not satisfied with their service, without having to sue them.
Arbitration is done by an independent arbitrator, and a dispute is usually handled in less than 60 days. Their decision is binding for both parties involved and will take effect as soon as it's communicated. The arbitrators are professionals who know the laws regarding moving goods, so you will benefit from their expertise and benefit from a fair, impartial arbitration and decision.
4. Insurance
Any professional moving company needs to have an insurance. In case you items get deteriorated, lost or stolen during the moving process, the insurance will cover their costs, so you can replace them. You should work only with a company that can prove they have a valid insurance, as well as a legal license and a US DOT number. You can check to see if the DOT number is valid in the database of the FMCSA. If they don't have this number, it's best to keep searching for a different moving company. The DOT number proves that the company is well established and has been in business for more than 20 years.Several Autoimmune DisordersDid you know there are more than 80 yypes of autoimmune disorders? No, I promise not to list all of them. I will briefly cover the more common autoimmune diseases that I haven't written about in the past. I have recently written about Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren's Disease and several hubs on Lupus so you can read detailed information on those diseases. In the normal person, the body's immune response protects them from invading diseases and infections. In a person with an autoimmune disorder things have gone haywire. Your body doesn't recognize invaders from your healthy tissue, so your white blood cells or T cells attack healthy organs. They can virtually affect every part of your body. These diseases usually attack women, particularly African-American and Native-American women. Many autoimmune disorders have similar symptoms, which makes diagnosis that much more difficult. Often this process is frustrating as your first symptoms are fatigue, muscle aches and low fever. The diseases sometimes flare-up and sometimes go into remission. Most autoimmune diseases affect women more often than men, with higher percentages for Afro-Americans and Native-Americans people. Celiac DiseaseCeliac disease is another autoimmune disease characterized by an inappropriate immune response to dietary proteins found in wheat, rye, barley (gluten and gliadin). This response leads to inflammation of the small intestine and to damage and destruction of the villi that line the intestinal wall. These villi are projections (small folds) that increase the surface area of the intestine and allow nutrients, vitamins, minerals, fluids, and electrolytes to be absorbed into the body. When the villi are destroyed, the body is much less capable of absorbing food and begins to develop symptoms associated with malnutrition and malabsorption. When the body is exposed to the gluten and gliadin proteins, it forms antibodies that recognize and act against not only the grain proteins, but also against constituents of the intestinal villi. As long as the patient continues to be exposed to the proteins, he will continue to produce these auto-antibodies. Celiac disease is most prevalent in those of European descent, probably inherited, can affect anyone at any age. It is thought to be an inherited tendency that is triggered by an environmental, emotional, or physical event.. The possible symptoms include: abdominal pain and distension anemia bleeding tendency bloody stool bone and joint pain changes in dental enamel diarrhea fatigue greasy foul-smelling stools oral ulceration, weakness weight loss. Children with this disease may experience delayed growth and development. It is estimated that 1 in 133 people in the U. S. have celiac disease but only 3% have been diagnosed. Patients with celiac disease must follow a lifelong gluten-free diet.. Once all forms of wheat, rye, and barley have been removed from the diet the patient improves. It is important to detect and treat celiac disease as soon as possible, especially in young children. Celiac disease should be considered in infants who are not thriving, since foods with gluten are common and celiac auto-antibodies may begin to develop shortly after a child switches from milk to solid foods. In most cases the patient can lead a normal life by adhering to the diet. SclerodermaThis is in a group of rare, progressive diseases that involve hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues — the fibers that provide the framework and support for your body. Localized scleroderma affects only the skin. Systemic scleroderma also harms internal organs, such as the heart, lungs, kidneys and digestive tract. Scientists estimate that about 250 people per million have some form of scleroderma. The most prevalent signs of this disease include Raynaud's phenomenon, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) which in addition to acid reflux you may have trouble absorbing nutrients, and skin changes which may include swollen fingers and hands, thickened patches of skin, particularly on the fingers; and tight skin around the hands, face or mouth. The skin will appear shiny because it is so tight. I have a friend with this disease and she must wear a restrictive binding on her left arm from the top to her wrist, which means she always wears long sleeves. That's not much fun living in Florida. This disease affects not only your skin but also your blood vessels and internal organs; there are sub-categories defined by what area of the body is being attacked. One is called CREST and results from an overproduction and accumulation of collagen in body tissues. Native Americans get this disease 20 times more often than the general population, and it is more common with Afro-Americans as well. It occurs 4 times more often in women than men. While there is no known cause exposure to silica dust, common in coal mines and rock quarries, some industrial solvents such as paint thinners and certain chemotherapy drugs may exacerbate the disease. There is no cure and treatment is typically the same as that for lupus patients, corticosteroids, Plaquenil, and anti-inflammatory medications. PolymyositisThis is another uncommon connective tissue disease which is characterized by muscle inflammation and progressive weakness, particularly in skeletal muscles which control movement, involving those closest to the trunk of the body first. It most commonly occurs in 30-50 year old people. Signs usually develop gradually over weeks or months. The weakness is symmetrical; affecting both the left and right sides of your body, and tends to gradually worsen. Polymyositis is in a group of diseases or disorders of the muscles called inflammatory Periods of remission are possible. Treatment to strengthen muscles should start early as there is no cure. Other symptoms may include difficulty swallowing, speaking, mild joint or muscle tenderness, fatigue and shortness of breath. Treatment is corticosteroids, (which often start at very high doses then taper down), Cytoxan, cyclosporine and sometimes intravenous therapy of Immunoglobulin containing healthy antibodies from blood donors. There are several investigation drugs also being tried at the present time. These patients will need physical and speech therapy, plus a dietetic assessment. Raynaud's DiseaseRaynaud's disease is a condition that causes some areas of your body — such as your fingers, toes, tip of your nose and your ears — to feel numb and cool in response to cold temperatures or stress. In Raynaud's disease, smaller arteries that supply blood to your skin narrow, limiting blood circulation to affected areas. It is more common in cold climates and also affects women more than men. This disease frequently is present along with other autoimmune diseases. During an attack of Raynaud's, affected areas of your skin usually turn white at first. Then, the affected areas often turn blue, feel cold and numb, and your sensory perception is dulled. As circulation improves, the affected areas may turn red, throb, tingle or swell. There are two type of Raynaud's disease; primary and secondary. The secondary is considered the more serious disease and usually appear after 40 years of age. The causes of this disease are numerous; other autoimmune diseases, carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive trauma, smoking, chemical exposure and certain medications including some blood pressure treatments Juvenile Rheumatoid ArthritisIts It is the most common type of arthritis of those under 16 years of age, affecting 50,000 in the U. S. It's a chronic condition causing joint swelling, inflammation, pain, swelling, redness and stiffness. I t may also affect the eyes and internal organs. About 1/5th of patients have an enlarged spleen. There are 3 categories: Pauciarticular- about 50% of the cases are this type and most common in girls under 8 years old Polyartifular – about 30% of the cases and it affects 5 or more joints, especially in the hands and feet. Systemic – about 20% have this type and if affect both joints and internal organs. These children may have frequent fevers and rashes that come and go rapidly. Doctors diagnosis this disorder once a patient has had the symptoms for at least 6 weeks. These symptoms may include morning stiffness, limping, reluctance to move an affected joint, joint pain and swelling. Patients with systemic JRA may have intermittent fever, rash, swollen lymph nodes, and in some cases liver, spleen, (very rarely) lung involvement and eye inflammation. The cause of this autoimmune disease is also unknown. It tendency may be inherited but is believed to that a triggering event is required for it to emerge. Several types of blood tests and x-rays are done to aid diagnosis. There is no cure so treatment is to relieve the discomfort of the symptoms. It is a heart breaking disease to see children suffer. Autoimmune PancreatitisThe term "autoimmune pancreatitis" was first used in Japan in 1995 to describe a newly recognized form of chronic pancreatitis. Since then, Mayo Clinic has played a major role in identifying, describing and treating the disorder in the United States. Mayo Clinic researchers have identified 2 types of this disease including one that can develop as young as 12 years of age. It is diagnosed from several test with the most accurate being a core biopsy. Symptoms of autoimmune pancreatitis often improve dramatically after a short course of corticosteroids. But relapses are common, and some patients require additional or long-term therapy. Multiple Sclerosis This is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. It causes Inflammation and the destruction of myelin. Myelin surrounds nerve fibers and acts like insulation on a wire preventing "short-circuits" that divert a nerve signal from having its desired effects. The "demyelination" process interferes with nerve impulse transmission, affects muscular control, and causes a variety of sensory, motor, and psychological symptoms. Again the cause is unknown but it is thought to be an autoimmune process triggered by a virus, environment factors and it has a genetic predisposition The first symptoms usually occur between ages 20-40. It affects women more frequently than men, is more common in Northern European Caucasians. It important to manage the symptoms of multiple sclerosis, as well as, treating the disease before permanent damage causes symptoms. Interferon, corticosteroids and several other medications are used. Wegener's GranulomatosisThis is another uncommon autoimmune disease that affects about 1 in 20,000 people. Again there is no known cause or cure. Symptoms are due to inflammation that can affect many tissues in the body, including blood vessels (vasculitis), which makes it a very serious disease. It affects the upper (sinuses and nose), and lower (lungs), respiratory system and frequently involves the kidneys, lungs, eyes, ears, throat, skin and other body organs. Other symptoms include nasal membrane ulcerations and crusting, saddle-nose deformity, inflammation of the ear with hearing problems, inflammation of the eye with sight problems, cough (with or without the presence of blood), pleuritis, (inflammation of the lining of the lung), rash and/or skin sores, fever, lack of energy, weakness, fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, arthritic joint pain, night sweats, and blood in urine which may or may not be indicated by a change in urine color. Diagnosis is established by clinical and laboratory findings such as the ANCA blood test, other blood and urine tests, x-rays, and tissue biopsy. Treatment varies based on patient symptoms and disease activity. Corticosteroids and Cytoxan are the initial treatments, then Methotrexate or Azathioprine. Graves DiseaseGraves' disease is the most common cause of overactive thyroid gland. It is caused by an auto-antibody that acts like thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin which cause the thyroid to produce excessive hormones. It is usually seen in women over 20 and may cause symptoms and signs such as weight loss, increased appetite, hand tremors, heat sensitivity, sweating, nervousness, and in some patients, protruding eyes. Patients often have a higher heart rate and an enlarged thyroid (goiter).Radioactive iodine uptake in measured amounts is swallowed and considered a critical component for treatment. I had a friend with this disease and they finally "killed" her thyroid as she didn't respond to treatment. The symptoms made her miserable in the meantime. There Are So Many More DiseasesMy intent was to give you an overview of some of the better known autoimmune diseases. If you have one of the disease I'm sure you know a good deal more about it than what I wrote, but if you have symptoms maybe one of these descriptions will help you. Of course, you want to be seen by a doctor and remember your symptoms are real, not in your head as many of us were told before we got a diagnosis. Living with a chronic illness isn't easy but it is certainly better when you get it diagnosed and find out what you can do to improve your health. There is so much literature available on the internet, in books and I linked several hubs from other authors from Hub-pages that may be of help. I wish you all to be in the best of health!


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I've been going to beer festivals for 30 years, I've served behind the bar at them, I've organised them, and I'm still not sure I really like them.
The problem is that whatever time you go, it's always Friday night – that is, the bars are packed, it takes ages to get served, often the beers you want have run out, it's frequently too noisy for conversation, and you can't find a seat to sit down.
All the same, this is the first time in almost two decades that I've missed the opening of the Great British Beer Festival – having to fit in with someone else's unbreakable holiday commitments meant I was on a Greek beach (of which more in another blog). One of the benefits of being a member of the Zythographers' Union is that you get to blag your way in to the GBBF trade session on the Tuesday afternoon, which means there will always be a large number of people there I haven't seen since, in some cases, the previous year's GBBF, so that's always fun. This year I didn't get back to Britain until the Thursday night, so the one GBBF session I managed was Friday early evening.


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Industry Perspectives: The Future of Coding
Published on August 17, 2017
Read this article written by John Suender, For The Record, Vol. 29 No. 8 P.5. Suender quotes M*Modal's Jason Martin, SVP Coding Services, saying new business can be obtained by focusing on coding quality and accurate reimbursement. Improved quality results in higher and faster reimbursement and fewer rejections. As data become more organized and transparent, an improvement in quality is both real and valuable. In short, even if a client's costs are not reduced, it's possible to increase the value of the services delivered.
Read the full article at For the Record


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Airborne dance offers a variety of opportunities for young dancers looking to perform and continue to train in all styles of dance. We believe by creating a positive and supportive learning environment, combined with high standards and quality education, we can create a culture of dance that builds necessary life skills, including respect, teamwork, responsibility and work ethic. By working as both athletes and artists, we hope to develop body, mind and community, helping students discover the power of movement, their own love of dance and how they can share that with others.
Tour Ensemble
Our recreational performance team is the Tour Ensemble and is open to all dancers in a technique based classes. There are three age groups within the Tour Ensemble; Mini Tour for ages 4-6, Junior Tour for ages 7 to 11 and Teen Tour for ages 12 and up. These groups are for those dancers who would like to perform more than just once a year at the recital but may not want to pursue competitive dance.
Tour Ensemble meets once a week for one hour to learn dances to be performed at various events around the area throughout the year, such as Boulder Creek Festival, Art Walks, and more. They will also perform their Tour Ensemble dances at the recital in addition to their regular class dances.
In addition to the monthly class tuition there is a Tour Ensemble Fee. Please see our Class Price List for current fees.
For more information on Tour Ensemble, please email firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Airborne Dance Company
The Airborne Dance Company is a competitive performance group for dancers looking to delve deeper into dance education, providing opportunities to perform, compete and continue to train in all styles. Our Company consists of three different groups; Junior Company for ages 7-12, Senior Company for ages 12 and older and Repertory Company for dancers ages 12 and older who may be considering a career in dance.
For more information on Airborne's Company, you can reach our Dance Director directly by filling out the form below.
Airborne Dance Company Auditions will be held in July 2020, times TBD


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Which women, while living in one of the top 10 cities of Pakistan, hasn't been yet been infected with the Lawn Virus in her live!? Clearly, none. The virus can be shown in ways like, ending up with an empty wallet, being mangled in a stampede at the store or being stuck in a crazy traffic jam around the outlets. With all these things in mind, we still go nutty over every lawn that launches. However, later we realize we spent way too much or maybe got the wrong style for ourselves. To avoid all regrets, note a few things before you head out:
- Don't ever compromise on the Quality: Your foremost priority should be the quality so that it can last the entire summer season (considering how long it is in Pakistan). Hence, look for a brand that ensures good quality and won't disappoint you. Just a tip, lawn brands that make their own cloth and design it too, are most likely to have good quality.
- Look for Limited Editions: You don't want to wear the same print as most of the ladies out there. Don't go for the most common ones. Look for the limited editions so you've fewer ladies wearing the same print as your's.
- Choose your Colors wisely: We all know that it's pretty hot in our country, almost 3/4th of the year (or even more), so you wouldn't wanna choose boring colors that are so-not-summer. Look for colors that are vibrant, summery, cool and all that gives you some serious summer vibes.
- Opt for Intricate Embroidery: All those huge patches of embroidery that don't even do justice to the print, are a big NO. Find something that is intricate and adds to the beautiful-ness of the dress. Something that makes you drool over every little detail in it, yeah, you're getting there.
- Style it Your Way: You don't have to necessarily follow the style given in the catalog. You can get it stitched the way you like it, use your creativeness, and style it on your own. You could maybe get the printed cloth for the shirt stitched as the pant instead. Trust me, everything becomes a trend, you just need to step up!


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About 'a Saint in Asia'
This blog is vaguely about Saints… St.Johnstone. The small 'diddy' club from Perth, currently enjoying time in the Scottish Premier League (or the SPHell for short). We drift between the top flight and the lower leagues, building up a team of greats, maybe just squeezing into Europe, and then it falls apart, usually after appointing a 'Billy Stark' type ex old firm manager who brings along all his buddy's and we end up back where we started in Division one.
It's all part of the fun though! Thanks to the wonders of our chairman Sir (well, he deserves it more than the Sir from Ibrox) Geoff Brown the Saintees live within their means (which, to all those Rangers fans out there, means we can actually pay our players – you might want to try that sometime), allowing the club to thrive as others falter.
I've supported Saints since I was a wee kid growing up in Perth and Kinross. Somehow I was drawn to the Saints while watching us get gubbed 4-1 by Dundee Utd (in the days of John McClelland… who would have thought he was good for something!) and proceeded to watch just about every game home and away for the next 10 years.
Way back in the days of dial up internet, I ran one of the first Saints related websites, All Saints, which morphed into StJohnstone.net over the years as part of the Rivals.net network (which i believe is now football365.com). Then the real world came calling, football took a back seat, and I was was off to Japan, which became China, and now, its Philippines that I call home.
Still, despite the time difference, and the lack of football over here, I still support the Saintees all I can… this is my views on whats happening re: football in Scotland, England, and Asia! I'm looking forward to my son, Sasha Miguel becoming Saints first Filipino player 🙂


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One of my supervisors at work has been running some really cool contests on her blog. She posts a very vague picture of somewhere in Hamilton, and then gives clues until someone guesses the location, and of course gives away awesome prizes to the winner to boot. The first post prize was for a Starbucks gift card, the one I should have won. The most recent post prize was for a month of boot camp generously sponsored by the multi-winner FreeStyle Fitness. He's one smart cookie when it comes to the city of Hamilton. I've been admittedly quite clueless on the first 3 locations, because they're all places I either don't visit (the dry-cleaners), or I try to avoid at all costs (old police station, general hospital). The most recent was taken at one of the not-so-hidden gems, Bonanza. Think amazing fresh-baked buns, a hot table at lunch, and grab and go sandwiches you couldn't possibly make for as inexpensive as they are. Needless to say, when I worked downtown it was a relatively frequent stop.
So, Saturday night, after having some Bailey's with my after dinner decaf I pieced all the clues together and went bananas submitting my solution to the puzzle. My competitive nature took over and I just had to win. I wasn't even thinking of the prize at the end, bragging rights for finally getting one right was good enough for me. When all was said and done there was a moment of "what on earth was I thinking", and I began to hope that Matthew (@FreeStyleFIT) was up to his usual Hamilton prowess and submitted the right answer before me, and then I realized he couldn't win his own prize anyway. So then I began to hope I was dead wrong. Apparently I was right, and the first one to be right.
Much thanks to Liz and Matthew for the contest and prize. It has been fun playing along! I have to be honest, I'm pretty darn terrified. I have no idea what to expect. I'm sure a lil kick in the pants is never bad. I hope to escape alive. It's super nice of him to donate the prize, I just hope that's not where his kindness ends! 😉 And of course I'll blog about my adventures in boot camp! I wonder if I should wear camo? Is it appropriate to go to Bonanza for a gargantuan sammie after boot camp?