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Golf is one of the most amazing sports that you can take part in during your free time. The good thing with gold is that it accommodates both young and elderly people. In this case, however, I want us to discuss more about the reasons why golf is important to the seniors. In many cases, we find aged adults playing golf. This is because they have realized the various health benefits that they can get from this form of co-curricular activity. The following is a discussion of the top health benefits that golf provides to seniors.
The first reason why gold is a very crucial game for seniors is that it promotes a healthy heart. Golf with not overwork you. There are ways in which golf boosts a senior's, healthy heart. One of the ways is by relieving him or her from stress, depression, and anxiety. Old age comes with so many negative psychological issues. Many of the aged people suffer loneliness, stress and other emotional issues. Gold gives the seniors an opportunity to interact with other people, hence getting some time to relieve themselves from negative thoughts. The other way in which golf promotes good heart health to the seniors is by enhancing proper blood circulation in the body. Golf enhances proper heart rhythm rates and blood flow into the heart. The other reason why golf is good for seniors is that it boosts mental health. Golf is one of the sports that exercise the brains of aged people. This helps them to relax and lower stress levels. It is good to note that old age comes with memory loss. Participating in golf is, therefore, one best way of exercising your brain and preventing memory loss. The other reason why gold is very good for seniors is that it helps them socialize with other people. Gold is a game of many people. It is in golf that you are likely to meet other seniors, hence giving you an opportunity to share your problems and form new friendships. This will instead improve your social life and make you live a happy life. The other reason why golf is very good for aged people is that it boosts their physical health. Gold involves various physical exercises like walking and jogging, which promote physical body fitness and flexibility. To the seniors with excess body weights, golf is also a very good option for cutting weight. These physical exercises enhance the burning of fats and calories, thus resulting in weight loss. Weight loss enhances proper blood flow in the body, thus keeping one safe from various heart-related conditions like arteriosclerosis, strokes, heart attacks and others. The other benefit of golf to aged people is that it promotes their movement. This minimizes the risk of sliding and falling, hence keeping them safe from unnecessary injuries.
There are several golf safety tips for seniors. Here are these tips that will help the seniors safely play golf and get the best from the game. The first tip is training. One should take some lessons first. It is also good to stay hydrated and also use the right playing equipment.

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1789 Sir Alexander Mackenzie
Sir Alexander Mackenzie is today recognized as one of Canada's greatest fur trade era explorers yet back in 1789 – when he led an expedition down the great northern river that was eventually to carry his name – he was a minor figure in command of the isolated northern trading post of Fort Chipewyan in what is now northern Alberta.
In 1776, when Alexander Mackenzie was 12, his family immigrated to the British colony of New York. The American Revolution caused problems for this Loyalist family and Mackenzie was then sent north to Montreal to attend school. He was only 15 when he quit to join the fur trade partnership of Finlay and Gregory. After five years working in their Montreal office he was sent west and became part of the rapid expansion of the fur trade into what today is northern Saskatchewan, northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories.
Competition for the furs of the northwest was fierce and the Montreal fur trade partnerships were continually grouping and regrouping. In 1779 nine partnerships amalgamated to form the North West Company and in 1787 the partnership Mackenzie then worked for – Gregory, MacLeod and Company – amalgamated with the Northwest Company. The still very young Alexander Mackenzie owned one of the twenty shares in the North West Company. In 1787 he became second in commander at Peter Pond's Athabasca River trading post – sixty-five kilometres south of Lake Athabasca (northeast Alberta) – and in the spring of 1788, when Pond left the north, Mackenzie took over this post.
Peter Pond had prepared a map – based for the most part on the knowledge of the Aboriginal people who traded at the Athabasca River post – that showed the Athabasca and Peace rivers joining to form a river that flowed north into a large lake (Great Slave Lake) then west and eventually north to the Arctic Ocean. Just before leaving the north Pond changed his mind and contrary to the traditional geographical knowledge of the people of the area revised this map to show the river that discharged from Great Slave Lake flowing west to the Pacific Ocean.
In 1788 a new trading post, named Fort Chipewyan, was established on Lake Athabasca and it was from this post, on the 3 June 1789, that Alexander Mackenzie led a group to explore the river he called "Grand River". Confirmation that it flowed west to the Pacific could mean that the North West Company would have a quicker and less costly route to the rich fur territory of the northwest.
Mackenzie's exploration party was made up of French Canadian voyageurs, a German, a Chipewyan guide Mackenzie called "English Chief" along with various wives and helpers. From Fort Chipewyan they travelled down the Slave River, crossed the still ice-choked Great Slave Lake and down the "Grand River"(map).
The downstream journey of 1730 kilometres took only 14 days and it didn't take long for Mackenzie to realize that Peter Pond's map was wrong, the river led to the Arctic Ocean, not the Pacific. The round trip of nearly 5000 kilometres took a total of 102 days. Very few Dene were encountered on this expedition. It's likely, given the time of year, most were at inland lakes fishing.
Many have claimed that Mackenzie called his discovery River Disappointment yet there is little or no evidence to support this claim. Surviving original documents show only the name "Grand River".Sir John Franklin first used the name Mackenzie River in his journal "Journey to the Shore of the Polar Sea" (London, 1823). In the narrative of the 2nd expedition in 1828, Franklin states "In justice to the memory of Mackenzie, I hope the custom of calling this the Great River, which is in general use among the traders and voyagers will be discontinued, and that the name of its eminent discoverer may be universally adopted."


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Walker hopes that the voters don't remember that he was Milwaukee County Executive for eight years and was the one that inflicted the most damage of anyone in Milwaukee's history on this community.
Another thing Walker hopes for is that no one looks at how the rest of Wisconsin has been doing for the past year. I got bad news for Walker. Conservative economist William Fruth has and the news, as we already knew, is not good:
As you can see, every Wisconsin city is dropping like a rock. The only exception is La Crosse, probably because they can go across the river to Minnesota where the jobs are.
The smaller towns aren't faring any better, as Jud Lounsbury explains:
Every single one of Wisconsin's micropolitan areas had huge drops as well: Baraboo dropped from 21st to 47th, Beaver Dam dropped from 64th to 107th, Marshfield/Wisconsin Rapids dropped from 43rd to 51st, Watertown/Ft. Atkinson dropped from 22nd to 74th, Whitewater dropped from 37th to 89th, Stevens Point dropped from 112th to 133rd, Manitowoc dropped from 74th to 151st, Monroe dropped from 87th to 153rd, Merrill dropped from 117th to 158th, Menomonie dropped from 174th to 196th, Marinette dropped from 238th to 304th and Platteville dropped from 352nd to 392nd.
Scott Walker is taking Wisconsin in exactly the wrong direction and we need look no further than this ranking from a Republican economist to see the extent of the problem.Wouldn't it be great if Barrett or WisDems came out with a commercial hitting Walker back, saying how we don't need Wisconsin to be like Fitzwalkerstan?


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Okay, first off, downward motion HAS resumed, so that's a lovely thing to see.
Secondly, I stopped off at one of my favorite restaurants today to grab a quick lunch. I haven't been there in awhile due to Life Stuff(TM), so the hostess chatted with me for a bit while we headed to my usual table, then she looked at me closely and said, "You look good -- have you lost weight?"
Ohyeah. She is the first person to say that to me since June. The Bodacious Brit, bless his heart, simply doesn't notice things like that (which I suppose I should be grateful for), and while I can see the difference in the mirror, it's still nice to get outside confirmation that there have indeed been topographical changes and I'm not just imagining things.
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It's no secret that the Women's Fringe pattern has been a best-seller for Chalk and Notch, and I am thrilled to bring you an improved version! I talked a bit about my 2019 plans in this post, and I really hope that this update makes it easier for more people to sew Chalk and Notch patterns. It was also important to me that any patterns going to print would include these updates.
Before getting to the update details, I want to say I'm so thankful for sweet friends that are generous with their time. Susanna is one of my new fit models and was gracious enough to fit and take photos for this update. It's super important for me to fit on live models before I proceed with any testing. I couldn't have done this update without her help and the help of my other fit models who are also dear friends. For reference, Susanna is wearing View A with View B cuffs and waist ties inserted in the back darts. I believe the fabric is from Atelier Brunette but from an older collection. I couldn't find a link to it anywhere.
Changes to the Fringe Pattern
You might be wondering what exactly has been updated, so I have listed the changes below. However, if you already own the Fringe and are happy with the fit, there is no need to make any changes to your pattern.
- The pattern and tutorial have been updated to include the new branding and layout. If you own the Girls Fringe, the Orchid Midi or the Pixie Tee, you will already be familiar with the new branding and layout.
- There are three more sizes. The new Chalk and Notch size range is 0-24. The Fringe is the first pattern to reflect this update, and I will be working through previously released patterns to include this update. This will be the size range for all future patterns.
- This pattern includes two bust cup options: A/B & C/D. The new bust cup addition is basically a built-in Full Bust Adjustment. For reference, the cup size is determined by calculating the difference between the high and full bust. If the difference between your high bust and full bust is between 0" and 2" (5 cm), use the A/B cup. If the difference is between 2" (5 cm) and 4" (10 cm), use the C/D cup. You can see the updated size chart and garment measurement chart below.
- During testing, we decided to move the back darts towards the center by 1″ (2.5 cm).
- To allow for more ease in the hips, I added 1/2″ (1.25 cm) to the width of the skirt pattern on the center front/center back fold line, adding 2″ (5 cm) total to the skirt width.
In celebration of the updated release, the Women's Fringe pattern and the Girls' Fringe pattern will be on SALE through Wednesday, March 27th.
If you already own the Fringe, the updated files will appear in your account, so no need to repurchase it. To access your files, log into your account by clicking on the icon that looks like a "person" in the upper right-hand corner of the Chalk and Notch website.
After you enter your username and password, you will see a button labeled "downloads" on the left-hand side. Your purchased patterns should all be there. Please download the updated Women's Fringe files for your records. If you are missing anything, please feel free to email ([email protected]) for assistance. If you purchase the Fringe from a third party, I will be sending shops the updated files shortly, so you should be able to get the files from your accounts there.
The Fringe pattern is a woven dress and blouse with two views. View A has a button up front, elbow sleeve and sleeve tab. View B has a pull over, notched front with a cuff. Both views include optional waist ties, and the sleeve/cuffs are interchangeable.
The pattern details are very similar to the original Fringe. The main difference is that the C/D bust cup option includes a bust dart.
The pattern is listed as INTERMEDIATE sewing level with the most challenging sewing steps being: sewing the facings, gathering the skirt ruffle and sewing the buttonholes on View A. These steps are not difficult, but they may be a new skill to learn. I have included sewing instructions to give you a clean finish when possible for a professional-looking result. There are detailed, step-by-step illustrated instructions to help you along the way, and if you'd like more help, the Chalk and Notch Patterns Facebook Group is a great place to get support. Many of the testers are members there, so you have great resources if you ever need them.
Cup Size
First determine what cup size to make. The cup size is determined by calculating the difference between the high and full bust. If the difference between your high bust and full bust is between 0" and 2" (5 cm), use the A/B cup. If the difference is between 2" (5 cm) and 4" (10 cm), use the C/D cup.
Body Measurements
It is very common to fall across a few different sizes. After you determine what cup to make, pick a size that works for your High Bust, Full Bust & Waist. There is 12″ (30.5 cm) of ease in the hips, so that measurement is less important for fitting. If you need to blend sizes or make custom adjustments, there is more on that below.
Garment Measurements
Use the garment measurement chart to review the intended amount of ease included in the pattern. This style is designed to have 3" (7.5 cm) of ease through the bust. There is 4" (10 cm) of ease through the waist for the A/B cup and 5" (12.5 cm) for the C/D cup. The added ease in the C/D cup waist is to accommodate the bust in this pull over style. There is 12" (30.5 cm) of ease through the hips. The waist is adjustable with optional waist ties.
There are custom fitting adjustments included in the pattern, but I have also put together a post with more details here. After testing the Fringe pattern with almost 100 women (during two separate tests), I have addressed a variety of custom fitting questions. I hope you find all of the information you need to fit your Fringe!
If you need additional help or have questions, please feel free to email me or join the Chalk and Notch Patterns Facebook Group – I'm always happy to hear from you!
This style is designed for a light to medium weight woven fabric with nice drape. So many fabrics work with the Fringe pattern; all you have to do is search #fringedresspattern to be inspired! I also have a post up here with some really cool prints available from some of my favorite indie fabric shops.
Recommended main fabrics: rayon challis, rayon crepe, rayon voile, cotton lawn, cotton voile, cotton shirting, linen, double gauze.
- ½ yard (0.4 M) of Tricot fusible interfacing or lightweight fusible interfacing
- Five 1/2" (1.25 cm) Buttons (VIEW A ONLY)
- Optional: Safety Pin, Turning Tool
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We had a wonderful team of nearly 50 women who helped make this pattern update a reality. I never require styled photos as part of the test, but many sent over photos to share. Here are just a few of the testers who made this update possible. I'll be posting a round-up of all of the tester photos soon.
I'd love to see what you come up with, so if you share your makes, please tag @chalkandnotch and use the hashtags #fringedresspattern #chalkandnotchpatterns so I can see your creations.
Thanks for checking out the updated Fringe pattern!
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Hi Friends! Happy Spring Day! September is an exciting month, not just because we're welcoming warmer weather, but my little baby, StyleScoop turns 8 this month! Eight! Can you believe it?! Before I get into my monthly favourites, I just wanted to take this moment to thank each and every one of you who visited my blog today and throughout the years. I appreciate all your support, encouragement and above all, your interest and interaction! Without my beautiful readers, none of this would have been possible and I look forward to creating more beautiful content for you gals that will make life a little more fabulous.
Here are the things I've got my eye on this month…
GUCCI Ace Studded Leather Low Tops
Before you say it, no I am not becoming a sneaker head… or maybe I am? I'm actually quite into the whole Sports Luxe trend and love the fact that there are so many gorgeous non-gym-shoe-sneakers out there! Goodbye designer heels and sore feet, and hello to style and comfort!
While I could probably never drop R10k (or more considering our exchange rate and customs fees) on these Gucci Ace Studded Low Tops, this is my wish list, so I'm allowed to dream a little, or rather dream big!
But I mean, look at them! Just look at them! They are gorgeous! Am I right?
I love the classic green and red nylon stripes that give them that true GUCCI style and how amaze are those pearls and studs on the sides? Oh, and have you seen the back? Those spikes… swoon! If you have a look at the detail shots of these sneakers, you'll see that the backs of these beauts are even more unique. One has a green back (as shown in my pic), and the other foot has a red back. Love, need, WANT!
If you're in the mood for a little indulgence, check out the full collection of GUCCI's fabulous sneakers over on their website. You will do your nut!
Which one has you falling in love?
Off the Shoulder Tops
I haven't tried this style on me yet, but I'm looking forward to embracing the off the shoulder trend this summer. Love this flowy, girly and pastel pretty blouse from Mango. They have it in light pink too, which one would you choose?
Tan Bucket Bag
I don't have a massive collection of handbags. I am quite content with having a small, versatile collection as opposed to a bag for every outfit, but I do feel like there is one "essential" bag missing from my collection.
For a while now, I've had my eye on this gorgeous, Mansur Gavriel bucket bag, which is incredibly beautiful! I love everything about it – everything except the price that is!
I have yet to find a similar leather bag while scouring our local shop offering, but if you gals have spotted a similar one please let me know!
The main reason I want a bucket style bag is so that I can hoard my DSLR without carrying a nerdy-ass camera bag. lol. This one looks like it will fit my camera nicely, and still make it easy for me carry it around. Plus, it's downright gorgeous and all leather – which means it will only get better with age!
Lace Bralette
I've become obsessed with bralettes, especially those with cute back details. Our stylish friends over in the US and Europe have been rocking oversized vests with sexy, lacy bralettes peeking out all summer long, and since we're only now going into the summer of '16, I am sure we will be embracing this trend in SA.
I've been looking and looking for these everywhere and I've managed to find more than a few stylish options right now over on Superbalist, like this Diana Bralette. The front of it is pretty cute, with a delicate key hole shape, but the racer-style, all lacey back is what sold me on this one!
How cute would it look peeking out under an oversized vest with a cut out back?
Easy Tiger Espadrilles
As we embrace the new, warmer weather, it may still be a little too chillows for sandals, yet a bit warm for wearing boots, so what do you do? You wear espadrilles of course!
I love wearing espadrilles and they are the perfect between-season shoes! I've been wanting a pair of black ones, and found this pair of Circus by Sam Edelman espadrilles from Superbalist which I need in my life.
They also had another pair, which my hubby said "would suit me more" but I like the the cute, "Easy Tiger" graphic on these.
Chloe Fleur de Parfum
I'm jumping the gun here, since this new fragrance by Chloe only launches next month in October, but it's so perfect for Spring that I couldn't not include it in my Spring Wishlist.
I got to give it a pre-sniff at a press event and I fell in love with it. It's my kinda Chloe – although for me it's a tough one between Fleur de Parfum and Chloe Love Story.
Targeted towards the 25-35 year old's Chloe Fleur de Parfum is a beautiful, grown up floral that's still fresh enough to remain youthful and sexy. It has a heart of Verbena, Rose and Cherry and a wonderful, long lasting, yet not overpowering floral scent for spring/ summer.
A little heads up if you're interested in this fragrance, it will be available at leading retailers like Edgars, Red Square and Stuttafords in October, and price wise you're looking at R975 for the 30ml, R1 425 for the 50ml and R1 725 for the 75ml, all EDP's.
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Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. Announces Date of First Quarter 2016 Financial Results
In conjunction with this announcement, Synchronoss will host a conference call on Thursday, May 5, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. (ET) to discuss the company's financial results. To access this call, dial 877-930-7767 (domestic) or 253-336-7416 (international). The pass code for the call is 83684777. Additionally, a live web cast of the conference call will be available on the "Investor Relations" page on the company's web site.
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After sitting for less than two weeks following the October election, the House of Commons returns in full swing Monday, and the first order of business, according to the prime minister, will be ratifying the new NAFTA deal.
Justin Trudeau spoke with reporters during a press conference Tuesday morning in Winnipeg following a three-day cabinet retreat where the PM said his inner circle hammered out priorities for the upcoming session.
Trudeau confirmed that the government would table a ways-and-means motion Monday followed by legislation Wednesday to finally ratify NAFTA 2.0 aka the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) after more than a year of talks, with the aim of ratifying the new deal responsibly but quickly as possible.
"Passing the new NAFTA in parliament is our priority, millions of Canadians depend on stable, reliable trade with our largest trading partners, from farmers in Alberta and auto workers in Windsor to aluminum producers in Saguenay and entrepreneurs in St. John's and Vancouver," he said.
The Prime Minister also acknowledged that there would need to be open communication between the minority Liberal government via house leader Pablo Rodriguez and the other parties to ensure the legislation passes.
"What we've been doing is reminding everyone in the house and across the country how important it is to secure our most important trading relationship for future generations and to secure jobs for workers right across the country that rely on trade with the United States," he said
"We continue to do things like protecting supply management and ensuring that cultural exemption that is so important for cultural industries."
Assault weapons have "no place in our communities"
During the three days of meetings Trudeau said cabinet was able to focus on important files like the aftermath of the tragic downing of a plane by Iran causing the deaths of 176 passengers and crew, including many Canadians, as well as things the importance of fighting carbon emissions in light of increasing occurrences of climate change related disasters.
"We will (...) be moving forward on significant initiatives to protect our environment, we will be moving forward on measures to ensure better health outcomes for Canadians, we've heard very clearly these are the things that are top of mind for Canadians as we move to grow the economy and secure a better quality of life and affordability for all Canadians."
Another top topic of discussion during the retreat was strengthening gun control, a key campaign promise from the Liberals. Trudeau said immediate steps towards that end will be led by public safety minister Bill Blair in the coming weeks.
"We will be moving forward on a ban on assault weapons because we know that weapons designed to kill the largest number of people in the shortest amount of time have no place in our communities," Trudeau said.
He also said the government will move forward on other measures to strengthen gun control, from empowering jurisdictions who want to ban hand guns to do so and investing in better community supports to strengthening border services including ammunition control and the ability to intercept guns coming in from the United States.
"We're already working on a number of (measures) and we will continue to work on those issues through the coming months."
Evolving medical assistance in dying
Earlier this week, Justice Minister David Lametti confirmed plans to table new legislation in February amending the criteria for medical assistance in dying. This follows ongoing public consultation both online and via cross-country round tables, prompted by a September Quebec Superior Court Justice ruling wherein the existing legislation was declared unconstitutional and the federal government given six months to update it.
When asked to comment on the forthcoming changes, Trudeau said the most important thing in developing a new framework for medical assistance in dying is getting the balance between protecting the vulnerable and respecting the rights of Canadians,
"We knew when we put forward that law that big change for Canadian society a number of years ago that there would be further reflections that there would be refinements (...) getting that balance right was always going to be something that evolves in society that we need to keep working on getting right," he said.
"How far that will go, whether it's certain elements first and other elements later, that's part of the reflections we are having as we listen to Canadians."
As Members of Parliament prepare to head back to the House of Commons, Trudeau said the resilience of Canadians as demonstrated in the aftermath of recent events like the tragedy in Iran and a devastating blizzard in Newfoundland that has seen some parts of the province under lockdown for days will hopefully remind members of what's important.
"In difficult times (Canadians) are there for each other we lean on each other, we support each other through challenges. That's very much the approach Canadians have shown us all over these past weeks, and it is certainly the approach we will engage in the House of Commons looking to find common ground with our colleagues (...) and looking to work together on bringing forward real measures to help Canadians."


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This weekend, Duncan's Books and More popped up at the Tempe Library Book Festival for our fourth year in a row. We were excited to be working with Natsuya Uesugi of natsukoarts.com and happy to be part of the book festival again.
Our Saturday began with loading in and being greeted by Jill Brennan, librarian in charge of the event. As always, she was awesome to work with, happy to see us, and completely made sure our day was successful. One of the things that sets this event apart from others, for us at least, is how much Jill cares about promoting the authors that come out for the event and how much she supports both the authors and bookstores like us, promoting literacy in all its forms and excited to get readers out to the event. She saw that many independent authors didn't have the platform to have book signings so she stepped up with the Tempe Library Book Festival to help fill that void. Her caring and love of literacy, of authors, is why we enjoy returning each and every year.
We had a fantastic day with readers excited to purchase both our books and Natsuya Uesugi's work. Natsuya was lovely to work with, always a joy. He is both an author and an artist, creating the artwork for his graphic novels by hand. If you haven't checked out his work, I totally recommend it. It features a diverse characters as well as helping to promote and raise money for homeless youth. He works hard and much of his time is helping to create outreach programs for youth in need.
We also had the opportunity to catch up with other authors, like Sara Fujimura and Tam Chronin. Both ladies had their own space. We've worked with Sara and are friends with Tam but it was great to see friends out at this busy affair, even briefly. We had many visitors to our booth, many taking cards and some taking home books for themselves and others. It was a beautiful day, both weather and event combined.
Our next event is the Mesa Book Festival on December 14th at the Benectine Campus. We will be supporting authors with the pop up bookstore for those authors who didn't wish to have their own booth. If you can, come out to support both us, the book festival and literacy.
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Facts You Must Know about Telecardiology Services
Good health is very important if you want to live a happy life. At times you can suffer certain diseases and your efforts for good life are ruined. If you give your health a priority, you should never worry. The diseases and conditions that are beyond a person's control can only be taken to hospitals. You will get to see a professional who can handle your case condition. You can be sure there will be a professional waiting for you.
If you have been going through a lot of problems with your heart, seek for telecardiology services. Patients get referrals often from specific centers. It is common for cardiac patients. If the hospital is not advancing you have to be referred. Most of the medics who have specialized in this area are employed in large advanced centers. This is why you will be transferred to a better and equipped hospital. This will explain why transfers are common for these patients considering that there are more advanced equipment used for treatment. People will still seek medications in small clinics. All they want is to be treated right there. When they are suffering, medication is their priority despite the place they are seeking it.
This field is quite wide. The cardiac problems are just to show in some people. It depends with the patients. Some facilities are ready with all the requirements to treat any of their patients despite of the level of the disease. Some centers will deal with initial stages of treatment only. If they get a visit from a person with advanced cardiac issue they will not retain them. In case you do not have to go through invasive cardiology, you will be retained.
There are very many benefits of using this technology. The primary advantage is that patients receive the correct diagnosis in their conditions. Once you have already been diagnosed correctly you will receive the accurate treatment. Any risk factors are well monitored and managed through this medical technology.Patients enjoy the benefit of being diagnosed in time. You will start treatment which hinders further damage. Preparations for treatments will be done on time since you can prepare early enough.If you have been suffering from heart disease, this advancement in medical technology brings hope to you. Patients that have been experiencing heart problems for some time need to be aware of where they can get professionals to treat them. Visiting hospitals without the technology is just a waste of time since you will be transferred to other clinics. Before you can get to where you have been referred to, you will be in too much pain.
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Quick Review
After trying Rocket Korean, I came away pretty disappointed. They don't do a great job of teaching hangeul, leaving learners unable to read even very basic Korean. This, coupled with the repetitive exercises, makes Rocket Korean uninspiring. There are better courses that will help you build a sturdier foundation while also being more enjoyable to use.
Very repetitive review exercises that aren't particularly well-done.
Does a poor job accounting for a different writing system.
Too expensive without being good enough to justify the cost.
I Like…
The cultural lessons are written with a lot of depth and are interesting to read.
A good balance between the spoken language and grammar.
Lots of opportunities to practice speaking throughout.
You're taught hangeul but never learn to read, which makes remembering words that much harder.
The Rocket Reinforcement exercises basically amount to rote-memorization.
The writing lessons are slow and pretty poor quality.
There's only one level of Rocket Korean which costs $99.95. You can also pay in six-month installments which costs $19/month.
Alternatives: 90 Day Korean is a much better-structured (and more enjoyable) course that will give you a better foundation.
KoreanClass101 has audio lessons which are more fun to listen to and is also much cheaper.
Having previously tried several of the Rocket Language courses, I had a good idea of what to expect from Rocket Korean. That said, it's a bit different than the courses for other languages, some parts are better done, and others need some serious improvement.
Like many platforms that teach several different languages, Rocket Languages struggles a bit to provide good, comprehensive materials for languages that aren't written using romanized letters.
Compared with other Korean courses, such as 90 Day Korean, I found that Rocket Korean to be lacking in a lot of ways.
This review will take an in-depth look at everything Rocket Korean has to offer, including both the good and the bad.
Course Overview
Unlike many of the other courses offered by Rocket Languages, there's only one level to Rocket Korean. This makes it only suitable for beginner level students.
Throughout this course, there are eight modules. These modules contain four types of lessons:
- Interactive Audio Lessons
- Language and Culture Lessons
- Writing Lessons
- Survival Kit Lessons
In total, throughout the eight modules, there are 31 interactive audio lessons, 32 language and culture lessons, 26 writing lessons, and 10 survival kit lessons.
With the exception of the writing lessons, each type of lesson also includes their Rocket Reinforcement. This is a way to practice what you've learned by completing a variety of exercises. We'll get into this a bit later.
For now, let's take a look at their interactive audio lessons.
Interactive Audio Lessons
These lessons typically last between 20-30 minutes. There are three hosts, two of which are Korean, and the third is from the United States. The Korean hosts will speak Korean throughout, while the American host will explain things in English.
These lessons start out by reviewing what you had learned in previous lessons and finish with a Rocket Review, which acts as a review of what was taught in the current lesson.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that Rocket Korean wasn't stuffed with corny and cringe-worthy jokes that are constant throughout many other languages taught by Rocket Languages. This made the lessons flow much smoother and more naturally. Still though, compared to a resource like KoreanClass101, the lessons are pretty dry.
The audio lessons often start with a dialogue which is then broken down and discussed – providing translations with slow and clear pronunciation of words and phrases.
They're interactive in the sense that you're meant to participate and speak throughout. In fact, you probably won't get much out of them if you don't speak along with the lessons. In this regard, they're a bit similar to Pimsleur, though Pimsleur will give you stronger speaking skills and Rocket Korean will give you a better base in grammar and the written language.
I liked the way that the hosts explained the grammar throughout. They also did a nice job of adding in interesting cultural elements along the way.
Following the audio lesson, there's the Play It! section in which you can practice the dialogue by speaking the role of either host. Here, the host whom you didn't select will have their lines played automatically, you're then meant to fill in the other person's lines.
In this section, and throughout Rocket Korean, you'll record yourself speaking Korean. Their voice recognition software will give you a grade based on how well you were able to say the lines.
It's a nice way to encourage you to speak more Korean, but just like the voice recognition software for any language learning resource, it's not all that great. And although you can adjust how strictly it grades you, I didn't notice too much of a difference between the easy, medium, or hard levels.
I definitely wouldn't want to trust it as my sole source of feedback. You'd be much better off finding a tutor from italki to work with for this.
The Korean hosts also speak more Korean than just what's included in the main dialogue. While it's definitely hard to understand for beginners, this will get easier, plus you can see and re-listen to the extra stuff that was spoken in the Extra Vocabulary section below.
Again, you can record yourself speaking these lines and you'll receive a score based on how accurate you are.
After reviewing the extra vocabulary section, you'll find the Rocket Reinforcement.
Rocket Reinforcement
The Rocket Reinforcement is a major part of the interactive audio lessons, language and culture lessons, and survival kit lessons. This is likely to be the part of Rocket Korean where you spend the majority of your time.
Unfortunately, it's not especially good.
You'll review what you had learned previously by completing numerous exercises. But, they're all rather dull and basically amount to rote memorization.
The Rocket Reinforcement includes the following components…
- Hear it! Say it!
- Write it!
- Know it!
- Quiz
- Flashcards
Now we'll look at each of these, one by one.
Hear it! Say it!
First, you'll listen to a word or phrase in Korean and then record yourself saying the same thing. Again, you'll receive a grade based on how accurate your pronunciation is. Additionally, you'll also grade yourself, either hard, good, or easy based on your own thoughts on the difficulty.
Write It!
Next up, you'll listen to a word or phrase in Korean and write what you've heard – basically a dictation exercise. Unfortunately, Rocket Languages completely dropped the ball here.
You're asked to write a phrase in Korean without ever being taught how to write in Korean. With a language like Spanish, this is fine, but writing in Korean is obviously so much different than writing in English.
Making matters worse, even if you are able to memorize the romanization of the hangeul, you'll be marked incorrect.
Interestingly, there is a typing lesson, but that's not until lesson 7.8 – near the end of the course.
Know It!
In the next type of exercise, you'll practice your ability to produce Korean from English. Simply enough, you're given a word or phrase in English and then have to say it in Korean.
Next, you'll have a five-question quiz. Again, it's pretty simple, but actually pretty well-done. Most of the questions will have a few different answers that could be easily mistaken for the correct one if you hadn't completed the lessons.
Although there are a few different options for how you utilize their flashcards, they're not particularly exciting. Basically, you're just given a word and need to think of the translation. You'll then flip the card and give yourself a grade.
The fact that the cards are so ugly doesn't help, but it's not even my biggest issue here. I think flashcards are really useful for studying, but most people would be better off using a platform like Memrise or Anki instead.
Those platforms are much "smarter" than Rocket Korean. Instead of just using brute force and repetition to memorize things, as Rocket Korean does, those other platforms utilize a spaced repetition system (SRS). That basically means that the more often you remember a card correctly, the longer the interval before you see it again. Likewise, if you make a mistake on a certain card, that card will show up more often.
This can save you a lot of time and help you study more efficiently.
Furthermore, it's important to review materials from all lessons, not just your current lesson as Rocket Korean does. There's a good chance that by the time you get to this point, you'll be pretty comfortable with the material found in the flashcards.
But, how well will you remember what you learned four weeks ago if you don't review it? It'd be nice if Rocket Korean made reviewing older material a bit more natural.
Language and Culture Lessons
This section is split into two parts. The first part teaches the Korean language – things like pronunciation, the past tense, or prepositions. The second part highlights some interesting part of Korean culture.
Both sections are pretty well done.
First, the language part is pretty similar to what you might find in a textbook. There are lots of grammar points that are explained clearly. In addition, there are lots of examples with audio that you can play and practice speaking yourself.
Just like before, you'll have all of the Rocket Reinforcement activities that we talked about earlier. These get tiring and probably aren't the most effective way to learn Korean.
There are a lot of words and phrases you drill in this manner, but at this point, you still haven't learned much about Hangeul, so reading and recognizing the Korean is nearly impossible.
Moving on to the culture section, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and depth they offered.
While trying other Rocket Languages' courses, I was really disappointed with how short and uninteresting the culture lessons were. The Korean course does far better than the other languages. Here, the culture lessons are very detailed and interesting.
Writing Lessons
The next type of lesson you'll find in Rocket Korean teaches writing. In part, I'm happy that they've included a writing portion, but I don't think it's terribly well done or structured in a way that's particularly helpful.
In these lessons, you'll look at two characters at a time. The lessons are disappointingly basic. You'll learn the name for each of the letters, some advice on how to pronounce it, watch a 2-4 second video showing how to write it, and are given some example words containing that character.
Perhaps my biggest point of frustration with these lessons, and Rocket Korean in general, is that it doesn't teach you how to read Korean. It's also a bit strange the way that you're only taught two characters per lesson.
This doesn't make much sense to me. I understand wanting to go somewhat slow as to not stress students out, but compared with the audio lessons, these go very quickly and are far too simple.
A major issue I have is that you're simply taught each of these characters, and then given some words that contain them, without ever being taught to read Korean.
It'd be like being taught the name for the letter 'n', shown how to write it, taught the sound it makes, and are then given the following words as examples:
- Necklace
- Nose
- Never
You never learn how to actually read any of these words. So basically, you can look at each of these words and notice it has an 'n' and that there's probably an /n/ sound. But, how helpful is this really?
This is perhaps my least favorite part about Rocket Korean. Because you never learn to read hangeul, Korean words remain as these confusing and complicated mysteries, making them that much harder to remember.
The sad part is that learning to read Korean is a pretty easy thing to do. I felt like 90 Day Korean did an awesome job with this part, which made each subsequent step feel that much easier. I didn't have the same feeling with Rocket Korean. It just always felt like an important part was missing.
Survival Kit Lessons
The final type of lessons is also pretty uninspiring. In these lessons, you'll basically just be given lists of words and phrases and then memorize them through the Rocket Reinforcement exercises.
I feel like Rocket Korean is a bit old-school in this regard. It's sort of like if you were to just find a list of words related to whatever topic and then try to memorize them all. Sure, it may work, but it'll be boring and without strong associations in your mind, they'll be easier to forget.
I think you'd be much better off learning words from context – whether that's from textbook dialogues, reading on an app like LingQ, or audio lessons from somewhere like KoreanClass101. It's much more effective and enjoyable to learn words in the context of a sentence and not just in isolation.
How much does Rocket Korean cost and is it worth paying for?
Rocket Korean seems to constantly be on sale, so although the original price is listed as $149.95, I've never seen it cost more than $99.95. You could also choose to pay as a monthly plan, which costs $19 per month.
Since this is a one-off purchase and not a subscription, you'll get access to the materials forever.
Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend buying Rocket Korean.
If there were no other options, then sure, Rocket Korean would be fine and you could learn a great deal from it. I just like other Korean courses much more.
90 Day Korean is an excellent course and one that I prefer by a large margin. I felt like with their course that I was making much quicker progress with Korean and building a much sturdier foundation. And although it starts at the absolute beginner level, there are actually four 90-day modules, meaning you'll be able to stick with it even as your Korean level gets higher.
KoreanClass101 is another good resource for learning Korean. They have tons of audio lessons, with accompanying study materials, for all levels. I personally find their lessons much more enjoyable to work through. Better still, the basic plan starts at only $8 per month, making it very affordable.
Final Thoughts
I'm disappointed that I can't really recommend Rocket Korean. Although the interactive audio lessons and language and culture lessons are pretty solid, the other sections of Rocket Korean fell short.
I think they struggled largely because of how different the Korean writing system is compared to English. By not teaching you how to read Korean, you're left in an awkward situation where you may recognize parts of words, but aren't able to read anything. This just makes everything much harder than it needs to be.
Another issue is that the Rocket Reinforcement exercises are just too repetitive. I could see a lot of learners getting bored and losing motivation. I also think that their brute-force method of memorizing words wouldn't be a very effective or efficient way to study.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, is that the quality of a course can't be measured in isolation. In a world where there aren't other options, then Rocket Korean is amazing. But, fortunately, there are better courses available, my favorite of them being 90 Day Korean.
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HB Canoe and Kayaks targets fishing
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HB Canoe and Kayaks is making fishing kayaks a priority after watching the rapid growth of the sector in its native UK. And right at the vanguard of the company's strategy is the Ocean Kayak Trident 13, the most popular boat in its wide range.
"We love the Trident 13, as do many anglers worldwide," said HB's George Sullivan. "The hull offers top performance for paddling long distances and also provides the necessary stability for fishing."
The Ocean Kayak has all the usual features and functions, such as side-mounted carrying handles, paddle keepers and skid plate, plus a lot more besides.
The seating has been improved with the introduction of the Hybrid seat back and the leg length is a comfortable 51 inches. A large bow hatch is secured with Ocean Kayak's trademarked Cross Lock buckle system and contains a battery storage bag.
There is also an over-sized tank well, a support track foot brace system and two flush-mounted rod holders.
"The Trident 13's features have come on year after year, with the spec being constantly updated. There is even a ruler on board so that you can measure your catch," added Sullivan.
The Trident 13 is 13 foot six inches long, 29.5 inches wide and weighs in at 67lb. Maximum capacity is 425lb – 475lb.
HB Canoe and Kayaks (the HB stands for Herefordshire and Borders) is owned by Philippa and Paul Hale and is situated close to the River Wye, where customers can test boats on the neighbouring lake before purchasing. The company also stocks Perception and Wilderness brands, along with accessories including rods holders, paddle clips and folding anchors..
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23.4.2015 19:00 - 22.5.2015
Kruhový tanec zbytečných lidí
The production of too many useful things results in too many useless people.
Useful things and useless people – both travel in a time spiral in
which past, present and future reconnect in multiple ways. By useful
things I mean technology. What, however, is the meaning of useless
people? Artists today seem to play a variety of social roles that often
contradict each other. They represent an ideal worker in today's
"creative" capitalism precisely because they approach technology
creatively and are so invested in their projects they forget to set
aside free time and get paid. However, like many others in society – the
unemployed, the precarious, old people, unwelcome immigrants – they can
also be quite useless. The artists in this exhibition focus on issues
of technology, in particular the technology of mass media, in order both
to criticize society and to reflect on the impossibility of conveying
their critique to the masses, a consequence of their social and economic
status. It remains unclear as to whether this impossibility is to be
celebrated or simply accepted with resignation.
Featured artists:
Alžběta Bačíková (CZ), Josef Daněk & Blahoslav Rozbořil (CZ), Károly Halász (HU), Jana Kapelová (SK), P.O.L.E. (CZ/RU), Jiří Skála & Michal Cáb & Lukáš Hofmann & Ondřej Kopřiva & Tomáš Kajánek (CZ)
Curator: Tereza Stejskalová
Exhibition design: Jan Pfeiffer
Opening hours: Mo, Tu, Thu, Fri: 10am-6pm; We: 12am-6pm
Místo konání:
Fiatal Képzőművészek Stúdiója Egyesület 1077 Budapest, Rottenbiller u. 35. (bejárat a Damjanich és a Rottenbiller utca sarkán)
Od: 23.4.2015 19:00
Do: 22.5.2015
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In Short: Bloc145 features a menu that is western with a slight hint of Asian fusion. Like the impressive industrial chic design, the food is equally pretty and packed with flavour. The emphasis on great coffee is on par with the effort that goes on in the kitchen.
With gentrification and renewal continuing unabated, Redfern is fast becoming the place where Sydneysiders go looking for good and interesting cafés that encompass the cultural influences of greater Sydney's cosmopolitan population. Location-wise, it is perfect, as its not too far from the city, and because this is also a popular working-class residential district, people who frequent the cafes here expect food that is wholesome and down-to-earth.
This is where Bloc145 fits right in. Opened by two Thai ladies, Gan and Peach, on Christmas Day 2018, the café boasts an industrial-style interior design, with lots of white, grey, and exposed bricks. You can sit in the front of the café where the barista Gan does her best work, and have a view of the outside world with your coffee and meal while people watching. But, if you ask me, the best seats in the house are really at the back of the café, where you are transported to the cafe's own little universe, with lots the natural light coming in from the roof skylight, and relaxing music in the background. The bonus is that you get to watch your food being prepared by the open kitchen located at the back of the cafe as well.
To go with your meal, Bloc145 has a wide array of hot and cold drinks, from coffee to teas to sodas. Sourcing their milk blend coffee beans from Artificer Coffee in Surry Hills and a Synesso machine out front, I knew Bloc145 respect the coffee making process. Chief barista Gan served me the perfect flat white. Latte art was beautiful with just the right thickness to the micro foam. A mouthful of coffee revealed a robust flavour profile with a good hit of caffeine combined with a nutty and chocolate flavour swishing around my mouth. It was so good, I took away another cup for the ride home.
From the cold drinks section, if you are craving something with refreshing flavours, do try Bloc145's Pinky Fizzy. It is a pink lemonade, that not only looks pretty but is actually really nice to drink! It was not too sweet with the right level of citrus flavours. It was actually Sammi's drink order but it was so good that I found myself sneaking sip after sip of her drink while she was not paying attention.
The food menu features items like Spag Bol, Lamb Meat Balls, and Pulled Pork Open Wrap. The team at Bloc145 take a lot of pride in the food as all the items on the menu is designed by the owners, and all the food is created and baked in-house daily.
If you are one of those people who always feels that you do not get enough cheese to go with your spaghetti bolognese pasta dish, you seriously have to pay a visit to Bloc145 and try their Spag Bol with mountain of cheese. You better believe every word that is claimed in the description of the dish! Initially all you see is a snowy white cap of shaved cheese in the bowl, with the occasional peep of red coming through from the bolognese sauce, while the pasta is somewhat hidden in there. I am definitely one of those people who can never get enough cheese, so this is my dream pasta in a bowl. Flavour-wise, it was meaty and rich with a zing from the tomato sauce, just like how my mom makes it or how I would make it for little Coco and Viner Sammi! Needless to say, Sammi also enjoyed slurping up every noodle and drop of the meat sauce from the bowl and it kept her going for the rest of the day, given the generous portion.
What do you get when you mix ground chickpea flour with spices and herbs, roll it into a ball and deep fry until golden brown on the outside and soft and moist on the inside? You end up with one of the best tasting Middle Eastern treats ever invented, falafel. Coco and Viner Sacha wanted to try Bloc145's Chickpea falafel with hummus and jalapeño peppers. The falafels delivered in every way, and were super crispy on the outside but when you bite into it, it's moist and fluffy on the inside and so addictively delicious, you just cannot stop eating them! The creamy smoky-sweet hummus serves as a nice flavour contrast, but yet complements the falafel perfectly. The jalapenõ peppers are mildly spicy and is not something that you usually see served with falafels and hummus but they work together to make this a delicious and unforgettable plate of food.
For me, I decided to try the Cured Salmon with beetroot, roku gin, lemon cream cheese, beetroot purée, fried capers, fennel and zucchini buttermilk ricotta bread. This is a dish with a Nordic feel to it; clean, beautifully presented, and delicious with each mouthful. The salmon is cure in Roku Gin, which has a floral yet citrusy green tea note by itself. It is the perfect liquor to cure salmon as the flavours work perfectly together and the salmon is kept fresh and mild flavoured with a sweet finish. The beetroot puree has a punchy earthy tone to contrast with the salmon, while the zest of the fennel provides a palate cleansing effect. The other highlight of the dish for me is the cubes of zucchini buttermilk ricotta bread. It is light and warm, with a crunchy crusty exterior, while the inside is filled with melt-in-your-mouth softness. It almost reminds me of a zucchini fritter but even lighter with a lovely cheese flavour coming from the ricotta. The whole dish was sublime for me and I loved every element of it.
The focus of Bloc145 is on creating food that is earthy and hearty, with clean flavours and presentation. I believe they have achieved their goal with this version of the menu. While I am sure they will keep their regular best sellers, they will also not rest on their laurels and continue to experiment with new items on their menu from time to time. I can't wait to see what new seasonal items they will introduce next, and we will definitely be back for more good food.


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How to Reach Manali?
By Air – The nearest airport is at Bhuntar (Kullu), located approximately 50 kilometres away from Manali.Domestic flights connect Bhuntar with Delhi and Chandigarh. Once at the airport, you can take a pre-paid taxi to Manali. However, owing to weather conditions, flights are not the most reliable option for getting to or out of Manali.
By Bus – Manali is very well-connected to important tourist destinations like Leh, Shimla, Kullu, Dharamshala and New Delhi by means of a network of state-run as well as private buses. The bus journey from Delhi to Manali is 550 kilometres, and it is advisable to book your tickets in the air-conditioned Volvo coaches, as the buses are more comfortable than ordinary ones, keeping in mind the long distance of the journey.
Road/Self Drive – The drive up to Manali is simply breathtaking! You can catch scenic glimpses of the adjoining mountains and valleys from almost every turn that the twisty uphill road throws you in. Though a lot of tourists prefer a self-drive up to Manali, it is advisable to hire a taxi in case you are not comfortable with driving in mountainous regions.
What is Check in & Check Out Timing?
Check in Time : 12 Noon
Check Out Time : 11 A.M
What is the policy for Early Check in / My Bus Reaches early in the morning?
Our Check in time is 12 Noon. Early Check in is as per availabilities. If your room is not available we can give you some other room till 12 noon (if available) or you may wait in lobby / have a cup of tea in our beautiful terrace. It shall be advisable to notify the Hotel on the previous night, in case very early check-in is required.
What is the policy for Late Check out / My bus is late in the evening?
Our Check out time is 11.00 AM. At the time of check out you can leave your luggage with us at 11.00 AM and go for sightseeing. We can also allow late check out upto 04.00 PM at 25% of the room charges based upon availability of the room.
What is the difference in Deluxe Room and Family Suite?
The Deluxe room is a single room with a king size bed and an attached bath. The family suite has a similar room but there is a second attached room with a queen size bed and an attached wash. Basic Amenities like wooden flooring, TV, Telephone, hot & cold water etc is same in all rooms.
How many people can stay in the Deluxe Room?
The deluxe room is comfortable for a "Couple + 1 Child". An additional "Adult" can also stay in the room with extra bedding provided at nominal charges.
How many people can stay in the Family Suite?
The family suite is comfortable for a "Couple + 2 Children" or "Three Adults". An additional "Adult" can also stay in the room with extra bedding provided at nominal charges.
How do I book?
You can book online from our website which provides most competitive rates. You can also call our Hotel numbers (09816622216, 01902-252199) to inquire about the availability, current offers and send us a mail
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The package is for 3 nights. What will be the cost if I want to stay for more than 3 Nights?
Packages are extendable on Pro Rata basis. You can divide the Three Nights Package by 3 and multiply by number of nights you want to stay.
Can the hotel arrange taxi/Bus for sightseeing?
Our Front office staff will arrange taxi/Bus for you at best rates with good drivers. We have sightseeing brochure
and necessary guidance towards sightseeing tours will be provided.Apart from this we can book River Rafting,hiking, river crossing for you as well at very good rates.
Can the hotel arrange transport from Delhi / Chandigarh / Ambala?
We have tie ups with taxi/Deluxe Bus operators and same can be arranged from any of these places. Please call us at our Hotel numbers (09816622216, 01902-252199) or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com for further details.
How do we reach Hotel from Manali bus stand / Kullu airport?
Our Hotel is only 1.5 Kms from the Manali bus stand. Complimentary pick is provided with our packages from the bus stand. Otherwise, Taxis / Autos are very easily available from bus stand at an approximate Cost of Rs 100/-.Please note that complimentary pick up is not provided from the Kullu/Bhuntar Airport which is around 50 Kms from Manali. From Airport only option is by pre paid taxi. Same is easily available from taxi union whose office is situated in Airport. The approximate Cost is Rs 1,000/-.


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The blue organdy dress was a present my grandfather bought for me at the end of a summer I spent in San Francisco with my grandparents when I was six-going-on-seven. Was this the first time I crossed my father? Or only the first time I remember? My father had asked his father to buy me a dress for the first day of school. I was taken to the Emporium, a well-known department store in San Francisco. It was there that I spied the blue organdy dress.
Organdy is a thin cotton weave often stiffened with starch that was reserved for party dresses. The dress was palest blue and because organdy is see-through, it came with its own matching slip, also made of blue organdy. The dress had a full skirt and a big sash that tied in a bow at the back. It would have had puff sleeves, and if I remember correctly, eyelet embroidery. It was definitely not suitable for school, nor even for the tree-climbing and running around in the garden I usually engaged in at family gatherings at my other grandmother's house after church.
My grandfather nodded when I insisted that I must try that dress on. It fit perfectly, and soon after he paid for it.
It had been a special summer. I was the first grandchild and my grandparents doted on me. I had been sent to stay with them for two weeks, but every time my parents called, I begged to be allowed to stay longer. My grandparents and I developed a familiar routine. After my grandfather finished the crossword puzzle and smoked a few cigarettes, he joined my grandmother and me for a white breakfast porridge called Farina. Then we all got dressed, and my grandmother drove my grandfather to the train he took into the city for work.
The early mornings after we dropped him off were the best part of the day. My grandmother liked to stop by the local Catholic church to light a candle in a dark blue glass for Uncle Bobby who was away in the Korean War. I would sit quietly while she prayed the rosary on her faceted lavender rosary beads. I wanted to pray with her, but because she prayed silently, I never got the hang of the "Hail Marys." I must have known the words to the "Our Father" by then, but the order of the prayers remained a mystery to me. Yet it was in those moments that I learned the Blessed Mother is always with us.
After church, my grandmother and I had our daily adventure. We might go to Lake Merced to watch the ducks. Or to the ocean where we removed our shoes and I my socks and my grandmother her stockings so we could run along the shore in the waves. Sometimes we found sand dollars.
I am not sure why my parents sent me away that summer. An aunt once mentioned that there was a time when my parents had problems. My younger brother was a difficult child. This also would have been the year our family moved from Monrovia to Temple City, because colored people had begun to move into our school district.
I do not know why I insisted that I be allowed to stay with my grandparents for the whole summer. I must have enjoyed being the only child again. I liked playing canasta with my grandmother and listening to the stories told by a neighbor named Jewel. My grandmother had a fish tank with guppies that were continually giving birth. We scooped some of them into a jar for me to take home at the end of the summer, but they all died during the ten hour drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
As soon as we arrived, I would have excitedly modeled the blue organdy dress for my parents. My father was livid. "I asked you to buy her a school dress" was all he said to his father. I suspect that my grandfather and I were given "the silent treatment" for our sins. Nonetheless, I loved that dress.
*With thanks to Alice Munro whose stories I had been reading and interviews watching in the days before I wrote this. What I took from her is that life flows on and then there is a moment when you make a small decision and everything changes, far more than you ever realized it could or would.
Carol P. Christ is an internationally known feminist writer and educator currently living in Heraklion, Crete. Carol's new book written with Judith Plaskow, is Goddess and God in the World: Conversations in Embodied Theology. FAR Press recently published A Serpentine Path: Mysteries of the Goddess. Carol has been leading educational tours based on the religion and culture of ancient Crete for over twenty years. Carol's photo by Michael Honegger.
Categories: Feminism, Feminism and Religion


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Early levels of the auditory pathways are tonotopic.⇒
Sensory maps and their registration across modalities has been demonstrated in mice, cats, monkeys, guinea pigs, hamsters, barn owls, and iguanas.⇒
Maps of sensory space in different sensory modalities can, if brought into register, give rise to an amodal representation of space.⇒
If sensory maps of uni-modal space are brought into register, then cues from different modalities can access shared maps of motor space.⇒
Retinal waves of spontaneous activity in the retina occur before photoreceptors develop.
They are thought to be involved in setting up the spatial organization of the visual pathway.⇒
Competition appears to be a major factor in organizing the visual system.⇒
The `foveation hypothesis' states that the SC elicits saccades which foveate the stimuli activating it for further examination.⇒
Rucci et al. present an algorithm which performs auditory localization and combines auditory and visual localization in a common SC map. The mapping between the representations is learned using value-dependent learning.⇒
O'Reagan and Noë acknowledge that cortical maps containing information about the world exist.⇒
O'Reagan and Noë deny that the existence of cortical maps explains the
metric quality of visual phenomenology.⇒
Fitting barn owls with prisms which induce a shift in where the owls see objects in their environment leads to a shift of the map of auditory space in the optic tectum.⇒
The shift in the auditory space map in the optic tectum of owls whose visual perception was shifted by prisms is much stronger in juvenile than in mature owls.⇒
Letting adult owls with shifted visual spatial perception hunt mice increases the amount by which the auditory space map in the owls' optic tectum is shifted (as compared to feeding them only dead mice).⇒
Bergan et al. offer four factors which might explain the increase in shift of the auditory space maps in owls with shifted visual spatial perception:
If increased importance of accurate map alignment is what causes stronger map alignment in the optic tectum of owls that hunt than in those of owls that do not hunt (with visually displacing prisms), then that could point either
General sensory maps (and map register) are already present in the newborn macaque monkey's deep SC (though receptive fields are large).⇒
Maturational state of the deep SC is different between species—particularly between altricial and precocial species.⇒
The topographic map of visual space in the sSC is retinotopic.⇒
The superior colliculus is retinotopically organized.⇒
The receptive fields of multisensory neurons in the deep SC which are close to one another are highly correlated.⇒
Rucci et al. model learning of audio-visual map alignment in the barn owl SC. In their model, projections from the retina to the SC are fixed (and visual RFs are therefore static) and connections from ICx are adapted through value-dependent learning.⇒
It is interesting that Rucci et al. modeled map alignment in barn owls using value-based learning so long before value based learning was demonstrated in map alignment in barn owls.⇒
Occluding one ear early in life shifts the map of auditory space with respect to the map of visual space in barn owls. Prolonged occlusion of one ear early in life leads to a permanent realignment of the auditory map with the visual map.⇒
fAES is not tonotopic. Instead, its neurons are responsive to spatial features of sounds. No spatial map has been found in fAES (until at least 2004).⇒
There's a topographic map of somatosensory space in the putamen.⇒
Electrostimulation of putamen neurons can evoke body movement consistent with the map of somatosensory space in that brain region.⇒
Graziano and Gross found visuo-somatosensory neurons in those regions of the putamen which code for arms and the face in somatosensory space.⇒
Visuo-somatosensory neurons in the putamen with somatosensory RFs in the face are very selective: They seem to respond to visual stimuli consistent with an upcoming somatosensory stimulus (close-by objects approaching to the somatosensory RFs of the neurons).⇒
Graziano and Gross report on visuo-somatosensory cells in the putamen in which remapping seems to be happening: Those cells responded to visual stimuli only when the animal could see the arm in which the somatosensory RF of those cells was located.⇒
In some SC neurons, receptive fields are not in spatial register across modalities.⇒
Receptive fields of SC neurons in different modalities tend to overlap.⇒
AEV is partially, but not consistently, retinotopic.⇒
SIV is somatotopically organized.⇒
Like many other auditory brain regions, the IC is tonotopically organized, except for ICx.⇒
Jeffress' model predicts a spatial map of ITDs in the MSO.⇒
Jeffress' model predicts a spatial map of ITDs in the MSO. Recent evidence seems to suggest that this map indeed exists.⇒
Rearing barn owls in darkness results in mis-alignment of auditory and visual receptive fields in the owls' optic tectum.⇒
Rearing barn owls in darkness results in discontinuities in the map of auditory space of the owls' optic tectum.⇒
Rearing animals in darkness can result in anomalous auditory maps in their superior colliculi.⇒
There is a map of auditory space in the deep superior colliculus.⇒
The visual and auditory maps in the deep SC are in spatial register.⇒
The map of visual space in the superficial SC of the mouse is in rough topographic register with the map formed by the tactile receptive fields of whiskers (and other body hairs) in deeper layers.⇒
The receptive fields of certain neurons in the cat's deep SC shift when the eye position is changed. Thus, the map of auditory space in the deep SC is temporarily realigned to stay in register with the retinotopic map.⇒
Primary somatosensory cortex is somatotopic.⇒
Wilson and Bednar distinguish between topological feature maps and topographic maps. The topology of topographic maps tends to correspond to the spatial properties of sensory surfaces (like the retina or the skin) whereas topological feature maps correspond to the similarity of higher-order features of sensory input (like spatial frequency or orientation in vision).⇒
Wilson and Bednar discuss the usefulness of topological feature maps, implying that they may not be useful at all but a byproduct of neural development and adaptation processes.⇒
According to Wilson and Bednar, there are four main families of theories concerning topological feature maps:
Wilson and Bednar argue that input-driven self-organization and turing pattern formation explain how topological maps may arise from useful processes, but they do not explain why topological maps are useful in themselves.⇒
According to Wilson and Bednar, wire-length optimization presupposes that neurons need input from other neurons with similar feature selectivity. Under that assumption, wire length is minimized if neurons with similar selectivities are close to each other. Thus, the kind of continuous topological feature maps we see optimize wire length.
The idea that neurons should especially require input from other neurons with similar spatial receptive fields is unproblematic. However, Wilson and Bednar argue that it is unclear why neurons should especially require input from neurons with similar non-spatial feature preferences (like orientation, spatial frequency, smell, etc.).⇒
Koulakov and Chklovskii assume that sensory neurons in cortex preferentially connect to other neurons whose feature-preferences do not differ more than a certain amount from their own feature-preferences. Further, they argue that long connections between neurons incur a metabolic cost. From this, they derive the hypothesis that the patterns of feature selectivity seen in neural populations are the result of minimizing the distance between similarly selective neurons.⇒
Koulakov and Chklovsky show that various selectivity patterns emerge from their theorized cost minimization, given different parameterizations of preference for connections to similarly-tuned neurons.⇒
Pooling the activity of a set of similarly-tuned neurons is useful for increasing the sharpness of tuning. A neuron which pools from a set of similarly-tuned neurons would have to make shorter connections if these neurons are close together. Thus, there is a reason why it can be useful to connect preferentially to a set of similarly-tuned neurons. This reason might be part of the reason behind topographic maps.⇒
The uni-sensory, multi-sensory and motor maps of the superior colliculus are in spatial register.⇒
The shift in the auditory map in ICx comes with changed projections from ICc to ICx.⇒
There appears to be plasticity wrt. the auditory space map in the SC.⇒
The superficial SC is visuotopic.⇒
The part of the visual map in the superficial SC corresponding to the center of the visual field has the highest spatial resolution.⇒
Visual receptive fields in the deeper SC are larger than in the superficial SC.⇒
The parts of the sensory map in the deeper SC corresponding to peripheral visual space have better representation than in the visual superficial SC.⇒
Do the parts of the sensory map in the deeper SC corresponding to peripheral visual space have better representation than in the visual superficial SC because they integrate more information; does auditory or tactile localization play a more important part in multisensory localization there?⇒
Moving the eyes shifts the auditory and somatosensory maps in the SC.⇒
The basic topography of retinotectal projections is set up by chemical markers. This topography is coarse and is refined through activity-dependent development.⇒
We do not know whether other sensory maps than the visual map in the SC are initially set up through chemical markers, but it is likely.⇒
If deep SC neurons are sensitive to tactile stimuli before there are any visually sensitive neurons, then it makes sense that their retinotopic organization be guided by chemical markers.⇒
There's a retinotopic, polysynaptic pathway from the SC through LGN.⇒
The external nucleus of the inferior colliculus (ICx) of the barn owl represents a map of auditory space.⇒
The map of auditory space in the nucleus of the inferior colliculus (ICx) is calibrated by visual experience.⇒
The optic tectum (OT) receives information on sound source localization from ICx.⇒
Hyde and Knudsen found that there is a point-to-point projection from OT to IC.⇒
A faithful model of the SC should probably adapt the mapping of auditory space in the SC and in another model representing ICx.⇒
Mammals seem to have SC-IC connectivity analogous to that of the barn owl.⇒
Hyde and Knudsen propose that the OT-IC projection conveys what they call a "template-based instructive signal" which aligns the auditory space map in ICx with the retinotopic space map in SC.⇒
Pavlou and Casey model the SC.
They use Hebbian, competitive learning to learn and topographic mapping between modalities.
They also simulate cortical input.⇒
There is topographic mapping even in the olfactory system.⇒
Topographic mapping is pervasive throughout sensory-motor processing.⇒
Some sensory-motor maps are complex: they are not a simple spatiotopic mapping, but comprise internally spatiotopic `neighborhoods' which, on a much greater scale are organized spatiotopically, but across which the same point in space may be represented redundantly.⇒
The complex structure of sensory-motor maps may be due to a mapping from a high-dimensional manifold into a two-dimensional space. This kind of map would also occur in Ring's motmaps.⇒
Topographic maps have biological advantages.⇒
Audio-visual map registration has its limits: strong distortions of natural perception can only partially be compensated through adaptation.⇒
Register between sensory maps is necessary for proper integration of multi-sensory stimuli.⇒
Visual localization has much greater precision and reliability than auditory localization. This seems to be one reason for vision guiding hearing (in this particular context) and not the other way around.⇒
It is unclear and disputed whether visual dominance in adaptation is hard-wired or a result of the quality of respective stimuli.⇒
Map alignment in the SC is expensive, but it pays off because it allows for a single interface between sensory processing and motor output generation.⇒
LIP is retinotopic and involved in gaze shifts.⇒
The medial intraparietal area (MIP) is retinotopic and involved in reaching.⇒
Sensory re-mapping is often incomplete.⇒
All visual areas from V1 to V2 and MT are retinotopic.⇒
LIP has been suggested to contain a saliency map of the visual field, to guide visual attention, and to decide about saccades.⇒
LGN is retinotopically organized.⇒
The model due to Cuppini et al. develops low-level multisensory integration (spatial principle) such that integration happens only with higher-level input.
In their model, Hebbian learning leads to sharpening of receptive fields, overlap of receptive fields, and Integration through higher-cognitive input.⇒
Pitti et al. use a Hebbian learning algorithm to learn somato-visual register.⇒
Hebbian learning and in particular SOM-like algorithms have been used to model cross-sensory spatial register (eg. in the SC).⇒
Bauer et al. present a SOM variant which learns the variance of different sensory modalities (assuming Gaussian noise) to model multi-sensory integration in the SC.⇒
Bauer and Wermter use the algorithm they proposed to model multi-sensory integration in the SC. They show that it can learn to near-optimally integrate noisy multi-sensory information and reproduces spatial register of sensory maps, the spatial principle, the principle of inverse effectiveness, and near-optimal audio-visual integration in object localization. ⇒
Pitti et al.'s claim of predicting with their model face-detectors in the developing SC and explaining preference for visual stimuli is problematic.
First, it is implausible that the somato-visual map created through multi-sensory learning would map the location at which a child sees facial features to the same neurons that respond to corresponding features in the child's own face. A child does not see a mouth where it sees a ball or hand touching its own mouth.
Secondly, their paper at least does not explain why their model should develop preference for points that correspond with their own facial features. The only reason that this could be happening I see is that their grid model of the child's face has a higher density of nodes around eyes, nose, and mouth, such that those regions are denser in the resulting map. But this would not explain why the configuration of features corresponding to a face would have higher saliency.⇒


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