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As the current already-high autism rate of 1-in-45 children continues to slowly grow, there is a growing need to discover the cause, or the many causes contributing to this epidemic. While there is likely a range of contributing factors, many agree that until we find the truth, no study or even small finding should be dismissed.
By that token a new study has brought up a surprising point for discussion and future research, showing that women who had fevers during their pregnancies are three times more likely to have children on the autism spectrum.
The study, published this month by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, studied almost 100,000 children in Norway. Roughly 16% of these children were born from mothers who experienced fever during their pregnancies.
In this group, there were 583 cases of autism; in total about 3.71% of women who had a fever during pregnancy had a child with autism.
The risk of autism, however, increased if the mother had one fever of at least 99 degrees during the second trimester.
If the mother had multiple fevers after the twelfth week of pregnancy, the risk of giving birth to a child with autism increased by over 300%.
While a 99 degree fever may not seem strikingly high at first glance, it's worth noting that Norwegian mothers have likely taken their temperature with a thermometer under the armpit, which is why in some European countries a normal temperature is generally lower — 36.6 degrees Celsius or 97.8 Fahrenheit.
What is considered to be a normal temperature in the U.S. — 98.6 F, or 37 C, many find to be abnormal when taken under the armpit. A 99 F or 37.2 C could be a low-grade fever in some parts of Europe.
The study found that women who took ibuprofen (an anti-inflammatory) to fight these fevers did not have children with autism (an different result than taking acetaminophen, which increased autism risk in one study), although the sample size of this group of women was too small to draw a conclusion.
The biggest take-away from this study is as follows: preventing infections as well as inflammatory responses is important in preventing a contributing factor to autism.
"Maternal exposure to second-trimester fever was associated with increased autism spectrum disorder risk," the study's research team wrote.
If fever is a contributor to autism, aside from the thimerosal-discussion, can vaccinations add to the risk of autism simply because one of the potential side effects is fever?
Fever as a Side Effect of Vaccinations and Autism Risk
Pregnant women are recommended by the CDC the following vaccinations: whooping cough (Pertussis) and a flu shot, plus additional vaccines based on health history.
For pregnant women, the whooping cough vaccination is recommended during the third trimester of their pregnancy.
The first concern is that it is given roughly around the time the baby's brain is developing very rapidly, at 28 weeks and after.
The vaccine also is not a guaranteed protection – it works against whooping cough about 70% of the time; 30% percent of those vaccinated can still get whooping cough.
Another issue is that it is impossible to get just the whooping cough vaccine in the U.S.
The whooping cough vaccine is only given together with Tetanus, and Diphtheria (both rare in the U.S.), and it is called Tdap. While a mother might not need or want a vaccine against the other two diseases, a single whooping cough vaccine is not available.
This combination of vaccines is capable of causing fever at surprisingly rates.
A strong fever over 102 F as a side effect of Tdap affects 1 in 250 adults and 1 in 100 adolescents; a fever over 99 F affects about 1 in 100 adults and 1 in 40 adolescents.
While these are not necessarily huge numbers, if further research confirms that fever during pregnancy contributes to the factors leading to autism, the risk of fever through vaccination is a potential complication that should be further studied.
Finally, in looking at different Tdap and flu vaccines on the market, it's worth noting that some have never been studied for the use of pregnant women.
Adacel by Sanofi Pasteur states: "Safety and effectiveness of Adael vaccine has not been evaluated for pregnant women."
Boostix by GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals has the same warning.
Some flu shots have not been evaluated for prenatal use either, yet the CDC recommends them for pregnant women.
For Fluarix Trivalent, Flucelvax (Quadrivalent), FluMist Quadrivalent, Fluvirin, Fluzone Quadrivalent, and FluLaval Quadrivalent, safety has not been established for pregnant women.
While Afluria (a flu vaccine) researched its prenatal use, its insert recommends to be closely monitored by a specialist if vaccinated. It also has not been evaluated on nursing mothers.
And it's full of controversial ingredients: many flu vaccines contain formaldehyde, thimerosal, mercury, Ploymyxin (which can cause fever by itself) and other toxins.
It's this cocktail of ingredients that may be responsible for the fever and other side effects.
While fever might be a contributing factor to autism, women have been getting fevers while pregnant all the time, and the autism rates were lower, so it's clearly not the only factor.
Perhaps, it's because of the toxic overload on our bodies from our environment that makes fever a risk – putting the body over the limit of its capabilities.
At any rate, further research should be done, and will hopefully shed more light on this growing problem in the years to come.
Still have questions about vaccines? Don't miss this year's biggest and most important event, the investigative 7 part docu-series: The Truth About Vaccines, playing FREE online August 17-23, 2017. Click HERE To Watch Now.
Recommended reading:
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These Toxic Drugs May Cause Birth Defects – Were Never Tested for Prenatal Use
Russian Doctor Found a Way to Reverse Autism, Learning Problems with This Highly Specialized Diet Protocol
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A chance for students and professionals singing in all styles of music to learn techniques from one of the most experienced teachers and trainers of the Estill Model.
• An introduction to the Estill Model
• How the Estill Model can develop your voice
• Practical explanation of how your voice works
What you will learn:
• How to get the best from your voice
• Identify what physically stops you from singing the way you want
• How to get the most out of your practice
Anne-Marie trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama and has worked in film, theatre and TV for more than 20 years as a voice, singing and accent coach. West End shows and major productions include From Here to Eternity, Candide, The Bodyguard, Breakfast at Tiffany's, The Lion King, Stones in his Pockets, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; TV includes Doc Martin, Grimm Tales, Into the Storm, Dr Zhivago, X Factor and Britain's Got Talent; film includes Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Icon, Jonathan Toomey and of course, Revenge of the Swedish Bikini Team. She also works with many top commercial music artists and is vocal consultant to Sony and Universal.
Anne-Marie travels extensively both internationally and throughout the UK giving workshops in voice and performance for professional theatre companies and schools. She is Professor of Spoken Word at the Royal Academy of Music on the Musical Theatre Course, a position she has held since 1994. From 2001-02 she was President of the British Voice Association and is one of the most experienced and qualified teachers of the Estill Model internationally.
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Bed Bugs And Traveling In The Post DDT Era
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Winter is the best time to escape. Among them is Snow, her stepmother and her lively Terrier named Snuggles, except. However, although it looks attractive, you won't want to bring back friends you don't want. For example, it will become a friend of a six-legged breed, such as chinch. This will give a deep impression of the hips, your wife's mother (a cute woman) and Snuggles, always fun and look like a popular sight.
However, travel is the number of people familiar with these insect relics of the last century, when technology should defeat insects. I guess not. But at that time, DDT almost eliminated the garbage. But in the wrong world, there is a big difference between almost everything. Because those who survived the chemical war fought against them, they resisted almost all bug killers. It is good for us to be good for them. That's why these scourges are now found in shelters for homeless people, taxis and buses, in symphonies, and as you may have heard of in hotel rooms. You will love the hotel and motel rooms, they can stay for free and can provide meals upon request.
Nonetheless, these brown oval insects feed on mammalian blood. But his favorite type is human blood. Enter O, no matter what it is, it doesn't matter. Usually, after eating, they will leave a small business card somewhere on the bed, also known as bed bugs which can be eliminated with best bed bug killer. Some people may confuse these spots with mold. However, when they are found behind mattresses, sheets or headboards, they are definitely a sign of the presence of bed bugs.
Now, these mini vampires are said to have done the best in the dark. Otherwise, take the time to wait a few hours to turn black while opening your appetite to hide. The cracks and cracks behind the skirting boards, furniture, and even peelable wallpapers can be called homes.
But what do you do when you return from a fun winter vacation to a sunny Caribbean island that has not been hit by a hurricane, but do you find that you have brought bugs? Then happiness stopped. These parasites are hard to eliminate, and if you find parasites, you can bet where they come from. More. Get ready to take a wallet. The landlord's insurance is not included.
At this point, you will want to resist the urge to throw everything away from insects. It won't work. Oh, you can eliminate those who have already lived by hiding in these specific objects. But there are clothes, maybe your suitcase and all sorts of other things to consider. Are you planning to launch everything when searching for bed bug slavery? I never thought about it.
In fact, it's time to get familiar with your vacuum cleaner. And learn more about such solutions for this issue, such as heat repair, steam and frost. Please note that no pesticides are retained. For some pest control, they can be part of a comprehensive treatment plan. But certainly not like your first line of defense.
You want to wash everything. Allow labels in the warmest environment. Or you can put your clothes in a black garbage bag and leave them in the sun after fixing. Or on a sunny day, maybe in the trunk of a car. In any place, temperatures above 120 degrees Fahrenheit can kill insect life.
A cold can also work. Therefore, if the outside is very cold, do the same thing and only find snow to store the bag. A cold is effective even if it lasts close to zero for a week or more. You may have noticed that alone, there is no heat as fast. This can produce the results you are looking for, which means that bugs can explode within hours. Well, part of the explosive insect is a stump. But heat dehydrates them and kills them in a matter of hours.
Now, the next time you get on the road, you can find ways to get these intruders close.
On the one hand, you can view the suitcase that provides the safety of the bug-resistant zipper. You can still access your business, but the error can't. Some people suggest that they are better than one use. And leave them instead of packing them, because there may be bed bugs somewhere. This is unlikely. But do you really want to take this risk? So use best bed bug killer for full control.
Also, never bring your baggage to a hotel room that does not receive all the necessary information to search for a phone card left by bed bugs. The reason is that the previous passenger did not notice the volcanic eruption above his arm, which does not mean that he would not do so.
Ok, we hope that you will not encounter this situation. When he got off the plane, he would see his mother-in-law and a Snuggles who were waving to meet him. Although the movement of snow and the blowing of things are fierce. Considering that the alternative is really bad?


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What are the BEST solar panels to buy for your home in 2019? (Updated July 2019)
Published on May 23, 2019 by Zeeshan Hyder
Last updated on August 14, 2019
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Categories: Solar 101, Solar panels, Solar power
Are you thinking of buying solar panels for your home? If so, you've probably already estimated solar power's cost and savings and figured out it's worth it for you; you're now on the next step of figuring which brand of solar panel to install.
You're doing the right thing by doing your research and visiting this page. Solar panels are a big investment that will produce energy for a long time — 25 years or more. With the right brand of solar panels and proper installation, you will go years without any performance or maintenance issues.
So which brand should you choose? Well, we'd like to tell you that there is one brand that is the best in all situations, but that simply isn't the case. The answer to the question "what is the best solar panel" will vary depending on what's most important to you as a homeowner: expert assessment, popularity, efficiency, value for money, or some other factor.
This is why we've compiled a whole set of rankings of the best solar panels based on a number of different criteria.
Table 1. The best solar panels for home use based on different criteria
|For the homeowner seeking
|The overall best solar panels based on expert opinion
|High quality panels from the most reputable manufacturers
|The 10 best-selling solar panels for home in the US
|The solar panels most popular with US homeowners
|The best solar panels according to consumer reviews
|Solar panels that other homeowners are most satisfied with
|The specific models of solar panels that are most efficient for homes
|To maximize production on a small roof or space
|What are the five best manufacturers of polycrystalline solar panels?
|Budget-friendly solar panels
|What are the five best brands of monocrystalline solar panels?
|Efficient and uniform-looking solar panels
|The best solar panels in terms of cost and value for money
|The biggest bang for your buck — affordable panels from good brands
The overall BEST solar panels based on expert opinion
To produce this list, we asked a group of solar industry veterans to weigh up the pros and cons of different solar panel brands and choose which they would install on their own homes.
What's interesting is that all of these experts gave a lot of weight to the manufacturer's brand reputation and financial position. They explained that since solar panels last so long, you want to buy from a company that'll be around to honour any warranty claims.
After comparing the different solar panel brands on offer, they come with their list of the top 5 solar brands for 2019.
Table 2. The 5 best solar panel brands in 2019 according to solar industry veterans
|Company Name
|What the experts like about it
|+ Very high quality panels
+ High efficiency and tied-for-best temperature coefficient
+ Strength of company and reputation for manufacturing excellence
|LG Solar
|+ Very high quality panels
+ Strong corporate reputation & warranty support
|Canadian Solar
|+ High quality panels
+ Lower price means it offers amazing value
+ Strong financial position makes warranty support likely
|+ Very high quality panels
+ Highest efficiency and temperature coefficient
+ The best performing solar panels in the market
|Trina Solar
|+ Solid all-round performance
+ Low cost for a Tier 1 panel
The rankings are a mix between manufacturers making premium solar panels — Panasonic, LG Solar and SunPower — and big Chinese manufacturers with more affordable offerings: Canadian Solar and Trina Solar. [No, there's no mistake in the last sentence: Canadian Solar is actually a Chinese company, although headquartered in Canada].
It's also interesting to see that despite being the most well-known solar panel brand and having the best performing solar panels, SunPower didn't earn the #1 spot. Want to know why? Read the experts' reasons for choosing the best solar panel brands of 2019.
Unlock live pricing on the best solar panel brands
The 10 best-selling solar panel brands for home
Curious what solar panel models are most popular at the moment? To find out, Solar-Estimate.org compiled data from recent residential solar installations in California, which is the largest solar market in the US by quite a bit.
These are the top 10 solar panel manufacturers based on their use in California home solar installations, along with the top-selling model for each brand.
Table 3. The best-selling solar panel models in California (June 1, 2018 - Nov 30, 2018)
|Panel Manufacturer
|Most Popular Model
|LG Solar
|Hanwha Q Cells
|Jinko Solar
|Sunmodule Plus SW 290 mono
|LONGi Solar
|Canadian Solar
|REC Group
|Trina Solar
Panasonic is the #1 solar panel brand used in solar panel installation. They produce excellent solar panels — they were rated #1 by our experts — and they have benefitted from their partnership with Tesla/ SolarCity. However, in recent months Panasonic's solar panel sales are reported to be declining in parallel with the declining fortunes of the Tesla solar business.
Looked at as a whole, the most popular solar panel brands are a mix of premium and value solar panel brands. The top 3 — Panasonic, SunPower and LG Solar — as well as SolarWorld (at #5) are all premium, while the remaining brands on the list are known for offering great value.
See how much you can save by installing solar panels
The best solar panels according to consumer reviews
For this ranking, we turned to our sister site SolarReviews, the leading consumer review site for solar panel manufacturers and solar panel installation companies. Their website has thousands of reviews from American homeowners sharing their solar panel installation experience and performance. This ranking provides great insight into which solar panels are meeting and exceeding customer expectations, as well as how they're performing in real-world conditions.
Table 4. Consumers choice: The solar panels with the best reviews from consumers
|Panel Manufacturer
|Review Score
|Itek Energy*
|4.958 based on 24 reviews
|SolarWorld Americas Inc.
|4.915 based on 188 reviews
|Mission Solar Energy
|4.897 based on 58 reviews
|Silfab Solar
|4.874 based on 111 reviews
|LG Solar
|4.857 based on 273 reviews
|Hyundai Heavy Industries
|4.813 based on 32 reviews
|Trina Solar
|4.808 based on 52 reviews
|4.803 based on 61 reviews
|Canadian Solar
|4.800 based on 70 reviews
|Hanwha Q Cells
|4.797 based on 133 reviews
*Itek Energy was acquired by Silfab Solar in October 2018
Some notes about this ranking:
- Solar panel manufacturers regularly update their models and technology. To make sure that our rankings reflect consumer views of newer models, we've only used reviews from the last 2 years.
- We've only included companies with more than 20 reviews to ensure that we're only considering solar panels that have proven consistent.
- We've displayed review scores to 3 decimal points to help differentiate between manufacturers with similar ratings.
What's interesting about this list is that the top 3 brands — Itek Energy, SolarWorld Americas Inc. and Mission Solar Energy — all produce their solar panels within the US. Is this a reflection of the high standards of American manufacturing, the satisfaction of buying American-made products, or the improvement in value after competitors were hit with tariffs? The answer is probably a combination of all three factors.
The specific models of solar panels that are most efficient for homes
The importance of solar panel efficiency can be overplayed by manufacturers looking to charge a premium price for the most efficient modules.
Solar panel efficiency is taken into account when a panel is rated at a specific wattage. That means that a 300 watt solar panel with a high efficiency rating and a 300 watt panel with lower efficiency, with all else equal, will produce the same amount of power. It's just that the more efficient panel will use slightly less space.
Of course, there are some situations where efficiency matters, for example if you are working with a very small roof. If that's you, getting the highest efficiency panels available will allow you to maximize solar output.
Here are the most efficient brands of solar panels based on the highest efficiency panel they offer:
Table 5. The 5 most efficient models of solar panels by manufacturer
|Most efficient model
|Rated efficiency
|LG Solar
|GxB 380 SM Bifacial Smart Module
Chris Meehan over at SolarReviews has written a detailed post that explains solar panel efficiency and lists the 15 most efficient models.
See how much electricity solar panels can produce for your home
What solar cell technologies do the best solar panels use?
There are three types of technology utilized in the solar panels available on the market today. These are monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin film amorphous. It is difficult to say which technology is best because there is often a tradeoff between maximum cell efficiency and value. You can see the pros and cons of different types of solar cells, and decide which one is best for your needs.
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What are the five best manufacturers of polycrystalline solar panels
Regarding volume, there are far more polycrystalline solar panels produced than monocrystalline modules.
Polycrystalline modules are typically less efficient than monocrystalline modules, but they are also usually much more cost effective. Sometimes they can be as much as 30-40% cheaper than the most efficient brands of monocrystalline panels but produce a similar amount of power per panel.
This cost difference is why polycrystalline panels are the most popular globally even though they are not the most efficient panel type.
What are the five best brands of monocrystalline solar panels?
The best brands of monocrystalline solar panels are also the most efficient solar panels on the market.
You can head over to SolarReviews to learn more about solar panel efficiency, and see which other brands are highly rated for efficiency.
The best solar panels in terms of cost and value for money
The Tier 1 Chinese solar panel manufacturers dominate our list of the best value solar panel brands. The only exception in the list below is REC Solar, which is a Singaporean company. Each of these companies is large and has established a reputation for excellent manufacturing quality:
The solar import tariffs imposed at the start of 2018 have chipped away at their cost advantage but they are still cheaper compared to some of the best premium solar brands.
You've chosen what you think is the best manufacturer of solar panels - what else do you need to consider?
There is a range of other factors to look at when deciding about solar panel installation. Take all of the following into account when planning your system:
- Solar system size: How large a system you need depends on the size of your home and your energy requirements. Check out this resource to calculate the number of solar panels you need and how much space they would take up.
- Local tax benefits and incentives: The 30% solar tax credit is available everywhere, but there are lots of additional incentives offered by state governments and utilities. New York, for example, offers thousands of dollars of state tax credits on solar panel purchases. Check what incentives are available in your state and use them to reduce the cost of your solar panels
- Brand availability in your area: Your preferred solar installer may not stock your first choice solar panel. If that's the case, check our SolarReviews for information and reviews about the solar panels they are offering you. If your heart is set on a specific brand of solar panels, find the brand on SolarReviews and scroll down the page to find a contractor in your area.
- Finding a reliable solar installer: The booming solar industry has attracted a lot of great installation companies but also large companies with impersonal service as well as fly-by-night operations. Safeguard your investment by checking consumer reviews on SolarReviews before settling on an installer. Better yet, request free, no-obligation solar quotes from multiple installers through Solar-Estimate.org's solar calculator. We'll ensure that you are only contacted by professional, pre-screened solar installers that have a track record of successful installations and positive reviews.
Get a fixed quote for solar panels from a local installer
Note: All rankings in this article were compiled based on expert opinions, consumer reviews and solar installation data. Neither Solar-Estimate.org nor SolarReviews was paid for any of the reviews or rankings.


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Nominated by Conde Nast Traveller as one the Best British Houses to book for the year ahead.
Monnington House and Cottage offers affordable 5 star rated luxury self-catering accommodation with an idyllic setting in an area of outstanding natural beauty close to the River Wye and Brecon Beacons.
There are 9 spacious bedrooms (each with its own bathroom or shower room). We sleep from 9 - 18. All of the beds are high quality with luxurious linen. This is an ideal place to stay for large groups or families looking to discover the beauty of the Wye Valley in style and comfort. With a fabulous location and special facilities such as a games room with pool table and table football, as well as a table tennis room, this holiday house and adjoining cottage offer beautiful high quality accommodation.
There is one ground floor bedroom in the cottage which is ideal for those with limited mobility. The property has been assessed and awarded M1 status. (Please see the full Access statement on our website).
The house is popular with families celebrating birthdays or anniversaries, groups of friends who were are university 'years ago', companies wishing to 'rethink' or brainstorm and groups of friends who love the Wye Valley and know what it has to offer. There is lovely walking (Wye Valley Walk), great cycling routes (Cider Cycling Routes) and nearby there is canoeing on the Wye.
Comprised of the main house and adjoining cottage, Monnington House is stylish, luxurious and supremely comfortable. The large kitchen is easy to use and with a 4 door Aga, 2 electric ovens, 2 dishwashers and American style fridge freezer is built for entertaining. The three reception rooms, each with comfortable furnishings and warming woodburners are perfect for large groups of friends and family to relax and socialise. There is also an additional sitting room in the cottage for quiet get aways. The large dining area seats up to 20 and with garden views, is a lovely space for any occasion.
Outside there are around 2 acres of gardens and grounds with plenty of space for play activities, kick a football in the playing field (2 football goals provided) and play house and badminton.
There are a breadth of pubs within walking distance (20 mins walk).
Please check availabilty information on calendar before contacting us.
This owner/agency has featured on countrycottagesonline.com since 2014
Book this cottage in Herefordshire direct with the owner or agency. For help with any questions or queries prior to booking we recommend you call the owner or email them.Feedback from previous guests includes:
£500 deposit is payable 48 hours prior to check in and refunded in accordance with our terms which is usually within 24 hours after departure 2 dogs are welcome in the house by prior arrangement. Small charges apply
Hay on Wye...by far the most popular destination..a lovely market town with lots to offer including a small cinema for rainy days. Ludlow....has a wonderful castle and great for food lovers Hereford Cathedral which hosts the Mappa Mundi Small breeds farm at Kington - a huge hit with younger children The River Wye....either go canoeing, or cycle by it or fish it!
Nearest Train Station or Airport: Nearest Railway is Hereford (8). Leominster is 12 miles away. Nearest airport is Birmingham
Recommended Places to Visit: Ludlow Rare Breeds Farm at Kington Elan Valley Dam near Rhayader for budding engineers Hay on Wye Weir Gardens (National Trust Garden on River Wye
Annual Events: Hay Literary Festival (late May) Ludlow Food Festival (September) Abergavenny Food Festival (September) Malvern Spring Show (May) Three Choirs Festival (August)
Recommended Places to Eat Out: The Portway Inn within walking distance....1.4 miles down the lane.. The Tram at Eardisley - good local food which is well priced (5 miles from house) The Stagg at Titley - has a michelin star and is within 20 minutes
Local Sports: Canoeing on the Wye is by far the most popular activity followed by mountain biking and gorge walking. We receive regular walking parties who enjoy the Wye Valley Walk. Adrenalin activities are available locally. There a number of good golf courses.
Monnington on Wye
We located in a rural and peaceful situation in a small hamlet close to the River Wye. We are almost equidistant from the historal City of Hereford and the wonderful town of Hay on Wye. The property is on the edge of a family farm. There is a pub within 20 minutes walk and a farm shop 1.8 miles from the house which is outstanding. A perfect location for the cross generation family gathering.
Please visit the Owner's website to find out more about the holiday cottage, amenities, surrounding area and places to visit in Herefordshire.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post6607808089004076436..comments2020-01-21T16:18:21.823-08:00Comments on Translation Times: Translator Profile: Abigail Dahlberg, the "Trash Girl"Judy Jenner and Dagmar Jennerhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-18178921378357688852013-02-05T19:50:51.687-08:002013-02-05T19:50:51.687-08:00I know I'm a bit late to the party here, but t...I know I'm a bit late to the party here, but this has been a very encouraging read for me. I just recently finished my degree as well, and I'm just starting out as a translator, really. I think I would like to specialize in gastronomy and food prep, nutrition, that area, but I have been wondering if perhaps that is too narrow. It's great to see someone pick a very specific field and do so well, and to get a little advice on how to succeed with a particular specialization.Kelly Burthttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-28614573485119116532010-12-26T21:10:10.826-08:002010-12-26T21:10:10.826-08:00Nice post. Interesting profile.Nice post. Interesting profile.Transslatehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-31859175857596120732009-12-28T05:56:10.787-08:002009-12-28T05:56:10.787-08:00Who will be the next "Translator Profile"...Who will be the next "Translator Profile"? Its very interesting to read those profiles and background stories.Thomas Gruberhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-31206969377794775222009-12-27T18:23:20.983-08:002009-12-27T18:23:20.983-08:00You are very welcome, Nic. Abigail does indeed hav...You are very welcome, Nic. Abigail does indeed have a very interesting specialization, plus, she's a great person. Judy really enjoys spending time with her when she gets the chance to see her at conferences.

We think that green technologies of any kind are certainly a great bet in the future and an excellent choice for specialization! Good luck with everything.Judy Jenner and Dagmar Jennerhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-26428429818074765012009-12-27T17:12:29.520-08:002009-12-27T17:12:29.520-08:00Thanks Judy and Dagmar for providing this! I read ...Thanks Judy and Dagmar for providing this! I read something else about Abigail recently (I can't remember where) and was interested to know more.

I'm just finishing my postgrad translation degree and want to start doing environmental translation from mid next year so this sort of interview is very useful to me! I think I want to specialise in green energy production technologies.

Good article!
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"Make New Year's goals. Dig within and discover what you would like to have happen in your life this year. This helps you do your part. It is an affirmation that you're interested in fully living life in the year to come."
Taking a peek back at June and my 9 Goals for the Remainder of 2014, I am happy to say I succeeded in 4 of my stated goals. Even though this is not half of my plans I am happy because this summer grew to become far crazier than ever expected. I was promoted at Shadowland and began working events every weekend, thus ending any possibility for some of my goals. I succeeded with buying a new car, joining a yoga class (though I only attended for a few weeks before my promotion), went skydiving, and spent an entire day on the beach without ever accessing technology. My only regret is not getting a tattoo, but that is something I can always pursue in the future.
It is now 2015, though, and I need to reassess my life and set goals for this coming year. I'm not big on resolutions as I stated before, but here are 15 goals I have for this year:
- Run at least one race a month
- Focus on eliminating my debts
- Go Paleo for a month
- Learn mixology
- Enroll in a course of something new
- Take a spontaneous road trip
- Get a tattoo
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- See Miranda Lambert in concert
- Spend more time with nature
- Volunteer with an organization consistently
- Join a Bible class
- Make a point to strengthen friendships
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Regular Show: 25 Years Later
Twenty-five years after the epic battle between Pops and Anti-Pops, Mordecai, Rigby, and the rest of theirfriends return to the park for a reunion! Their crazy youth is nothing but a memory...or so Mordecai andRigby think. It's not long before these two friends stumble across a secret fairy world, find themselvesyoung again, and have their children stolen by Viceroy Alberich, the Fairy King. Now 25 years younger,Mordecai and Rigby must work together to reform Alberich's miscreant children if they want their ownreturned to them. Join writer Christopher Hastings ( Adventure Time , Gwenpool ) and newcomer artist Anna Johnstone in the official continuation of Cartoon Network's Emmy Award-winning Regular Show.
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Milled structures add value to prostheses
Dr. Sergi Pedemonte Sarrias
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Máster en Odontología Integrada de Adultos (UB)
Profesor asociado en Odontología Integrada de Adultos (UB)
Oral rehabilitation step by step:
1. Preparatory steps: Before beginning oral rehabilitation work, it is very important to thoroughly analyze the case and discuss treatment expectations with patients. This way we can determine the best treatment for the patient. Once the decision has been made regarding
the type of prosthesis to use, implant treatment is planned. Ideally, the restoration will guide the implants rather than the implants guiding restoration. A preoperative tooth guide can be a great help.
2. Definitive mold on implants: Use of an individual impression tray and splinted implants is recommended.
3. Wax rim test: The vertical dimension, occlusal plane, centric relation, midline, smile line, canine lines, and lower lip curve are determined.
4. Screw-in teeth mount: This allows us to check the parameters of the bar.
5. Passive proof: This allows us to check the work mold.
6. Design of structure in the laboratory using the 3Shape Communicate application. We can examine the structure design and choose the most appropriate one for each case with the laboratory.
7. Milling the structure: files are received at the milling center with the necessary information for milling the prosthetic structure.
8. Metal proof: We check the fit of the structure and take a bite impression
9. Ceramic proof: Several proofs are made until we achieve the desired aesthetic and functional result
10. Finishing
Advantages of CAD-CAM technology
1. Flawless fit: at the base and screw.
2. Better ceramic adherence: especially on CoCr.
3. Stability after ceramming: the structure does not flex after multiple firings.
4. Versatility of technique: Structures can be obtained from molds, acrylic structures, or CAD files. Angles can be corrected.
5. Good quality-price ratio: savings on prosthetic attachments.
6. Universal: can be used with any implant system.
7. Homogeneity and hardness: allow free extensions and complex structures.
8. Variable materials: structures can be made of CoCr, Ti or Zi.
1. Fradeani M. Esthetic Rehabilitation in Fixed Prosthodontics. Vol 1: Esthetic Analysis: A Systematic Approach to Prosthetic Treatment. Chicago: Quintessence, 2004
2. Coachman C, Salama M, Garber C, Calamita M, Salama H, Cabral G. Prosthetic gingival reconstruction in a fixed partial restoration. Part 1: introduction to artificial gingival as an alternative therapy. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent 2009;29(5):471-7
3. Serra-Prat J, Cano-Batalla J, Cabratosa-Termes J, Figueras-Àlvarez O. Adhesion of dental porcelain to cast, milled, and laser-sintered cobalt-chromium alloys: Shear bond strength and sensitivity to thermocycling. J Prosthet Dent. 2014
4. Fernández M, Delgado L, Molmeneu M, García D, Rodríguez D. Analysis of the misfit of dental implant-supported prostheses made with three manufacturing processes. J Prosthet Dent 2014; 111:116-123
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Leading Email Marketing Company Welcomes New VP of Product Keith Sibson and New Board Member, Patrick Vogt, Chairman and CEO of HealthiNation
AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwired - Oct 29, 2014) - On the heels of its rebrand in July, PostUp, the leading email marketing company, today announced details relating to significant expansion in Q3, as the company's innovative approach to digital marketing continues to drive results for customers. In the third quarter of 2014, the company hired 15 new team members including a new VP of Product and Marketing, Keith Sibson, and brought on Patrick Vogt, CEO of HealthiNation as a board member. In addition, the company celebrated the growth of its team and new office headquarters with an official opening party on October 15.
Patrick Vogt is currently Chairman and CEO of HealthiNation and a Chairman of the Board of Directors for SOLOMO Technology Inc. Prior to joining HealthiNation, Vogt was President of The Weather Channel's (TWC) International Division, and has served as a chief executive for both public and private digital media technology companies, as well as in senior executive positions at some of the world's leading brands, including Sony, HP and Dell.
"Patrick Vogt shares a long history with PostUp, as he held the position of Chairman and CEO for the company when it was PulsePoint. His deep knowledge of PostUp and immense expertise in digital media make him uniquely suited to a position on PostUp's board," said Joshua Baer, celebrated digital marketing technology innovator, angel investor and original founder of the company.
Keith Sibson, former Vice President of Revenue for SpareFoot and co-founder of Contractor View, a software company, brings well over a decade of expertise in the technology startup space. Previously, Sibson was VP of Product at NetSpend Corporation, a $1.5 billion financial services company, where he was responsible for product development and strategy and where he held several product roles from 2003 until 2011. In his new role at PostUp, Sibson will report directly to CEO Tony D'Anna, as he leads the product and marketing team in bringing best-in-class technology and dedicated customer service to the company's customers.
"Email marketing continues to deliver the best ROI of any digital channel," said Sibson. "What's crucial is remaining focused on innovation. With its cutting edge technology and long history in the business, PostUp is ideally positioned to take email marketing to the next level. I'm excited to join the company at this benchmark moment of growth and success."
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Hello my lovelies and a big happy new year to you all. This year I'm all for stepping up my style and trying new trends. I've had my eye on a couple of items from Isawitfirst and thought I'd get them and share them with you on here and on my youtube channe; See video…Read More
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11 Summer trends you need this season!
Hello all you lovely people! I am sooooo happy that it's finally summer and I'm guessing most of you are too! In today's post I'm going to be sharing 11 summer styles that you NEED to incorporate to your wardrobe. (it's 11 as I just couldn't whittle it down to 10). This season is all about…Read More
I Saw It First Haul-Nov 18
Hello my lovelies, and welcome back to Tattiexo. As you'll have seen on my Fashion/lifestyle Instagram account ("Tattiexo"), I've been so excited to do a fashion haul from "I Saw It First". I'm really excited because I've never done a haul from them before and I cant wait to show you what I got. I…Read More
River Island autumn/winter warmers 2018
Hey lovelies, I'm doing another fashion post because I'm seriously loving picking up some winter clothes. I hate the cold, but at least I can wear some nice outfits still! Anyone who knows me, knows that I'm a HUGE fan of river island and it is one of my favourite shops on the high street.…Read More
Primark Haul oct 18
Hey guys, So I basically wanted to write a blog post about my most recent primark haul that I uploaded on youtube the other week. I picked up some amazing winter and autumn steals! The thing I love about Pimark is that despite being on a budget, you can still have the most up to…Read More
River Island haul Aug 18
Hey everyone so as you may have seen on my youtube channel I recently had a cheeky visit to river island and bought a few items! Here's the video! I'm actually really impressed with some of their stuff. I think that out of other high street shop, this is in the higher price side, however…Read More
Quiz summer haul Aug 18
Hey guys, so for those of you who saw on my Instagram, Pinterest and Youtube, I recently treated myself to a quiz haul (my excuse is that I am seriously lacking summer clothes at the minute)-I know what you're thinking…any excuse! So, I had a cheeky browse round Debenhams. Although they have nowhere near as…Read More
Affordable fashion retailers
As you all know, I absolutely love to find fashion steals, so I am just making a list of some sites where you can get amazing items on a budget: Obviously "Primark" although you can't buy the products online, you can look at new releases online and on their Instagram page. Primark is just amazing…Read More
The struggles of short girl shopping
What is petite? – some girls aren't blessed with supermodel legs and long slim torsos. We all come in different shapes and sizes. One of the categories for women clothing is "petite" which recognises that there is a need for clothes designed to fit women who are 5"3 and below. (similar to the Olsen's and…Read More


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Dimpy Mahajan in Bigg Boss 4
Well, the buzz is live… Along with Sara Khan from "Bidaai" and Avika Gor (Anandi) from "Balika Vadhu", Rahul Majahan's wife Dimpy Mahajan may be a part of Bigg Boss 4 on Colors, which will be hosted by Salman Khan.
Dimpy was recently in the news after she spoke out against her husband Rahul Mahajan in the media and accused him of physical assault. She left Rahul's home out of anger and frustration, but later returned and forgave Rahul.


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'Navy A Standard Missile 3 is launched from the cruiser Lake Erie in 2007 during a joint Missile Defense Agency and Navy ballistic missile flight test. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead announced the coming formation of the Navy Air and Missile Defense Command during a speech before a business group March 4.'
Navy Times, March 16, 2009
CNO announces new missile defense command
By Andrew Scutro
Next month the Navy will establish a new command with missile defense in mind.
Adm. Gary Roughead, chief of naval operations, announced the coming formation of the Navy Air and Missile Defense Command during a speech before a business group Wednesday night in Northern Virginia.
"We'll formally stand it up in April, but it will be the place where the Navy comes to bring together the thinking, the ideas, the concept, the intellectual effort for our air and ballistic missile initiatives, efforts and programs so that we can stay in the forefront of this important mission area," Roughead told the group.
He said it will be based in Dahlgren, Va. — where the Navy has an existing facility — though further details about the new command were not readily available Wednesday night.
Tensions over ballistic missile launches have risen in recent weeks....Adm. Timothy Keating, head of U.S. Pacific Command...was quoted saying, "If a missile leaves the [North Korean] launch pad, we'll be prepared to respond upon direction of the president."
The Navy has had several successful ship-launched intercepts of test ballistic missiles. As of November, Navy shot 19 interceptor missiles at speeding targets and was successful in 16 attempts.
The Nov. 1 test was the first "fleet operational firing." After two target missiles were fired from the Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauai, Hawaii, an SM-3 fired from the destroyer Paul Hamilton directly hit the first. Another ship, the destroyer Hopper, failed to intercept the second target missile.
The Missile Defense Agency, which oversees the military's BMD programs, has also been testing land-based interceptor systems.
The Navy's Aegis BMD program is directed by Rear Adm. Brad Hicks.
By upgrading existing Aegis radar systems and training ship crews to intercept airborne ballistic missiles, the Navy has been bolstering the usefulness of its older Flight I/II Burke-class destroyers, as well as some of its Ticonderoga-class cruisers.
There are six BMD-capable ships homeported in Pearl Harbor: the cruiser Lake Erie and destroyers Russell, Paul Hamilton, O'Kane and Hopper. The BMD-capable cruiser Port Royal ran aground Feb. 5, suffering extensive damage that will cost millions to repair.
Five are based out of Yokosuka, Japan: the cruiser Shiloh and destroyers John S. McCain, Stethem, Fitzgerald and Curtis Wilbur. Homeported in San Diego are the destroyers Decatur, Milius, Benfold, Higgins and John Paul Jones. Destroyers Stout and Ramage are the two Norfolk-based BMD-capable warships.
Roughead spoke at a meeting of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Council. Also scheduled to speak was Rep. Robert Wittman, R-Va., following the showing of a film on ballistic missile defense.
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The Longest Day
My story of the West Highland Way Race 21-22 June 2014
Written by: Andrew Macmillen
Written by: Andrew Macmillen
The 95 mile (152 kilometre) route of the West Highland Way from the outskirts of Glasgow to Fort William.
Many runners of the West Highland Way race have written of their experiences and posted them on the race website. I have devoured them all - the dry technical reports of split times and training schedules and the hilarious tales of hallucinations, vomiting and chaffed genitalia. I had read and re-read them so many times I felt I knew the route backwards before I had even started. And now I add my own to the list. Experienced ultra marathoners seeking nuggets of wisdom might as well stop here. You will learn little about how to run this race; but for friends and family who were kind enough to support me on this adventure whether through encouragement, generous sponsorship or for the merely curious amateur like myself wondering what it was like – here is my story.
My journey to Milngavie started four years ago in 2010, the year I ran my first ultra-marathon after twenty years of running the traditional 26 miles. Since then I have found the sport incredibly fulfilling. There is something so rewarding about pushing yourself towards a physical limit we so rarely can experience in modern life. The sense of achievement is immense, the buzz addictive. I spend so much of my life in offices, hotels, planes and airports that there is something so refreshing about getting out and moving through nature in much the same way as our ancestors once did with nothing more than their own legs.
Around the same time I first heard about the West Highland Way race. An ultra in the mountains of Scotland - this was too good to miss. I love the mountains as my father and grandfather before me. A few years ago I read a letter written by my late grandfather in 1933 as he was courting my future grandmother whom I never met as she died before I was born. It contained the line "I come off a long line of people who lived among the hills and felt the hill winds upon their faces; and when I get away and feel the heather beneath my feet I step into another world." I could not agree more. I am sure he would have been proud to see his grandson and great grandson following in his footsteps.
That same year my son Dmitri walked the 95 miles from Milngavie to Fort William in four days for charity and so the seed was planted. I tried to apply that year only to discover that there is a limit on numbers and entries had closed the previous November.
But last November, having completed The Wall together with Dmitri, a 69 mile run from Carlisle to Newcastle in June six months after La Misión, a grueling 100 miler in the Argentine Andes, I applied and one night last December could not contain my excitement when I learned that I had been accepted. Dmitri immediately agreed to support me. All we needed now was another crew member with a car and to start training for the first time since running Warsaw and Bucharest marathons a couple of months earlier.
So, around Christmas I started on a six-month training programme, modest perhaps compared with those undertaken by most fellow competitors I had been reading about on the race reports on the WHW website and listening to on John Kynaston's informative podcasts, but with a busy job managing GSK's Consumer Healthcare business in Poland and Central & Eastern Europe and a family (and, well, if I'm honest I find the training pretty boring and I need the challenge of an impending ultra to get me out running) it was about all I could manage.
Nevertheless it was probably the most sustained and comprehensive training programme I have done. Starting in late December with just some occasional breaks I have managed to run for an hour or so 3-4 times most weeks, although living in Warsaw where there are no hills has made it difficult to recreate the conditions I would face climbing 14,500 feet, or to put it another way – half way up Everest. Instead I have occasionally worked on a cross-trainer at home and although sustaining a shoulder injury at Christmas which has failed to heal itself and put an end to my pilates, I did manage to get in some proper practice with a 40 mile ultra in the Welsh Black Mountains in March, the Warsaw marathon in April and a 50 mile ultra in the Shropshire hills in May. These were successfully completed and gave me the confidence that I was in good enough shape despite being horribly aware that this year I will turn 50.
Additionally I had the motivation of running to raise money for Orange United – a partnership between GSK and Save the Children, knowing that the sponsorship I had raised (around ₤8,000 at the start of the race) would be matched by my company. This was one of the things that would keep me going through the psychological lows that most runners experience over such long distances especially when tiredness creeps in and you find yourself up a mountain in the dark wondering how on earth you ended up doing this again when you promised yourself and your wife the last time that this really was the last time.
As I trained, especially in the last few weeks I started to think a lot about what I would write in this race report as a way of visualizing the whole experience from start to completion, a technique I find works in so many areas of life.
I also took inspiration from the race reports of previous years, notably from that of Fiona Rennie who had overcome serious illness and would be lining up on the start line to run her 10th West Highland Way race. I had learned from so many reports that the pain and fatigue are temporary and the sense of achievement will last forever as will the disappointment if you fail to finish. That the race would also start on the longest day of the year - the birthday of someone very special to me – was another sign that all would be well.
During my last training run, I resolved that I would carry these thoughts, my mantras, with me throughout the race. That last run along a rather flat 16 miles on the country roads near my home I found more difficult than I should have, perhaps due to the heat as well as and using a pair of running shoes I had not worn for several weeks which resulted in a couple of blisters I could have done without. Was I really up for this? 95 miles? Everyone else I read about or listened to on the podcasts seemed to be running far further and more frequently in training. I resolved to think as positively as possible. I was going to do this and any doubts seemed to clear from my mind over the next 12 days when I did little but rest which, along with three weeks abstinence from alcohol and two weeks from caffeine, felt rather strange but I tried to get as much sleep as possible, drink plenty of water and kept busy writing race plans, making lists, checking kit, and re-reading previous race reports.
Then finally the day came. On Thursday 19th June I took the early morning LOT flight from Warsaw to Heathrow, meeting up with Dmitri before flying up to Glasgow where a talkative taxi driver got us to the Premier Inn Bearsden about a mile from the start. We spent the rest of the day relaxing, thoroughly enjoying England's humiliation at the hands of Uruguay in the World Cup, and eating pasta before an early night.
Waking at 7.30 a.m. on Friday we had a breakfast of fruit, porridge and toast and then it was off to Milngavie to shop for vaseline, plasters, insect repellant and a map of the route. It was hard to imagine that in a few hours this sleepy suburb would witness the surreal scenes that would illuminate its main street.
The West Highland Way begins in the heart of Milngavie, marked by a stone obelisk while the race begins a few hundred metres earlier in the railway station car park in front of this unassuming underpass.
Next was a trip to the nearby Tesco supermarket to load up on what I thought would need - sixteen bottles of Lucozade Sport, water, cereal bars, rice pudding, bananas, dried fruit, cakes, chocolate, malt loaf and wine gums among other items - checking the back of every item to select only things with the maximum amount of carbohydrate per 100g.
Dmitri went off to meet a friend in Glasgow so after stuffing myself with more food for lunch I went to bed to try to get some sleep but could not stop thinking about the race and lay with my eyes closed trying to visualize how the next couple of days would be. Later we watched Costa Rica secure England's World Cup exit by defeating Italy and then met up with my friend from university Ian Brookes who lives in Dunblane and who had kindly volunteered to join this small crew as driver and all round very organized and trustworthy person.
I put away more pasta and toffee pudding for dinner as the three of us went through the race plan I had drawn up. The plan described estimated times for each section, times for breaks of 10 minutes at each checkpoint with an estimated finish time of 32 hours giving me three hours to play with before the 35 hour cut-off that was the limit for the race although cut-off times at each check-point meant that I would have to keep up a decent pace throughout or face the risk of disqualification.
After dinner we headed to Milngavie and registered early, being weighed (73kg in my kit) before Ian dropped Dmitri and I back in the hotel for a few hours rest. We caught then end of France v Switzerland and Dmitri took this photo in my rather fetching outfit – black lycra and a dayglo Orange United vest.
I tried to sleep but it was impossible. For two whole hours I lay awake as excited as a child before Christmas before getting up at midnight. I walked to Milngavie station car park eating a banana and a cereal bar, aware that I would need all the energy I could muster for the hours ahead and talked myself through the mantras I would recite to myself throughout the race – a technique I had used during the 62 and a half hours it had taken me to complete La Misión in Argentina 18 months before [read about my experience here].
The car park was already full of runners and their crews, many of whom seemed to have camper vans with all mod cons while my team boasted a modest hatchback albeit with the luxury of a folding chair that Ian had promised to bring. All manner of fancy GPS devices were checked and shown off while I checked the time on my ordinary wrist watch and looked at the folded map one last time. At 12.30 a.m. Ian Beattie, race director, gave a short briefing and then at precisely 1.00 a.m. we were off.
193 runners switched on head torches and trotted off through the underpass and along the main street of the town greeted by enthusiastic crowds. At one o'clock in the morning! Resolving to not get carried away with the euphoria I settled for a steady pace towards the back of the field as the path left the town and entered Mugdock Wood. Then suddenly the group slowed. A runner had fallen but many people had stopped to help her and I hope she was alright.
Fairly quickly though the group began to spread out as we got out into open country and passed small lochs and fields. I could see head torches creating little pools of light bouncing along both ahead and behind me. It felt magical and exhilarating feeling the cool night air and enjoying the wondrous stimulation of the senses. I stopped to take a photo of the first signs of dawn although in Scotland on this the shortest day of the year it never really gets completely dark. Shortly afterwards we crossed a road where a group of supporters cheered us while blasting out The Proclaimers from the stereo! This is Scotland I smiled to myself. I was running the WHW and was really enjoying this.
A few miles further on and I passed the lights of the Glengoyne distillery we had visited on holiday last summer and then the Beech Tree Inn, a pub with cheering supporters – at 2.30 in the morning!
At this point I caught up with a small group of 5 or 6 runners headed by Fiona Rennie. Tucking in behind such a famous runner and inspiring person made the next few miles pass quickly and easily as the WHW moves for a while onto roads through tiny sleeping villages before I reached Drymen at 3.25 a.m. I had now completed the first 12 miles, just 10 minutes behind schedule.
1.45 a.m. and already the first signs of dawn in the sky behind the distinctive outline of Dumgoyne in the Campsie Fells
It was practically daylight so I turned off my head torch and by now fully awake I started to munch on another cereal bar as the path continued into Garadhban Forest. This was the only part of the route that I had any familiarity with having gone out for a run one morning and by chance finding myself on the WHW while staying last summer with Dawn, a friend from Drymen who used to live near us in Warsaw. Little did I know then that a year later I would be running the whole WHW and Dawn would be meeting me at Rowardennan later.
I chatted for a while with David Etchells through the cut-down forest and then on the descent down the hill overtook a runner who shortly afterwards let out a cry as she tripped and literally bit the dust. I went back to check if she was alright but she was made of tough stuff. I realized how carefully I was going to have to concentrate. Having had no sleep and with the path covered with stones it would be easy to lose concentration for a second, trip and then be out of the race injured.
After crossing the burn I started to climb Conic Hill which was not too much of a climb but afforded a wonderful view of the surrounding hills.
Climbing Conic Hill looking back at the spreading dawn and the runners coming up the trail behind me.
But just a little further on the sight ahead of me was even more spectacular.
The first glimpse of Loch Lomond and its islands as I near the top of Conic Hill around 4.45 a.m.
This view did not last long as almost immediately began a 1000 foot descent and I had to watch my footing as the trail plunged into the forest and at 19 miles the first checkpoint at Balmaha which I now know I reached in 4 hours 11 minutes, comfortably ahead of the 5 hour cut-off and was in 177th place of the 193 starters. Sadly at this point 4 runners pulled out, something that would be a feature at each and every checkpoint.
This was the first time I had arranged to meet Ian and Dmitri and I was relieved to see that they had not slept in and were waiting to greet me as were the midges which swarmed around the car park. I changed my running shoes, foot bandages and socks which were beginning to rub a little, ate a couple of Mr Kipling's exceeding good country slices, took on some more Lucozade and headed off along the path towards Rowardennan some 7.7 miles further on. This deceptive section appeared on the map to be pretty flat along the lochside but the path kept deviating from the road, taking me up little hills and sometimes crossing shingle beaches which was tougher going but I arrived at Rowardennan to find another midge-infested car park in 6 hours 30 minutes just 20 minutes behind schedule (I had dropped 5 places to 182). Dawn's hot strong coffee was a welcome boost after several bottle of Lucozade Sport and was the first caffeine in two weeks (a period of temporary abstinence I had copied from Fiona Rennie). I was really pleased to see Dawn. She had got up early and driven out to Rowardennen just to see me. We had a quick blether at a picnic table but ten minutes later I was back on my feet and heading off to continue along the undulating forest path which climbs away from the loch. The field was by now very strung out but I was pleased to pass a couple of runners on this section.
At Inversnaid (33.9 miles) I was ready for a sit down at the check-point manned by the Trossachs Mountain Rescue which had kindly provided not only a chair but also a fan to blow away the pesky midges. I collected the drop bag I had prepared and tucked into a tasty rice pudding. Several runners passed me at this point including Fiona Rennie, David Etchells and Robin Wombill so I felt guilty and headed off in pursuit but they were soon out of sight.
I had read on previous race reports that the next section was "technical" but still was not prepared for quite how difficult were the rocks and tree roots and ups and downs on this section which made it impossible to run without risking life and limb which I was not going to start doing. I was taking it slowly, but maybe too slowly and was passed by Scott and Lisa Talling who seemed to skip along far faster than I was.
The time passed slowly. The loch seemed never ending. I glimpsed a view of Island I Vow but it never seemed to pass but then came Doune Bothy and Ardleish and I was at the end of the loch. I knew the checkpoint was not far now and as I made my way up the hill stumbled upon Dario's post which I had read so much about and remembered from the photograph on the website. The post reeked of whisky, a traditional tribute that runners on the WHW race bring with them to pour over the post in memory of the man who organised the race for a decade before his untimely death. Just one of so many little features of this race that make it so unique.
At the top of a short climb at the end of almost 20 miles running along the loch there is a post dedicated to Dario Melaragni, former director of the West Highland Way race.
Pressing on I caught up with Robin Wombill whom I followed through the trees to reach Beinglas Farm almost an hour and a half behind schedule having underestimated how slow my progress would be from Inversnaid. As it turns out I was still in 182nd place with only 5 runners behind me. 11 hours 20 minutes had elapsed. By now I was only 40 minutes ahead of the cut-off and was beginning to get a little worried about this, but I needed to take a slightly longer break as this had been a tough section and after almost 42 miles and with the temperature rising I was beginning to feel quite tired. It was quite tough to get going again but I needed to press on knowing I had to make the cut-off at Auchtertyre about 9.5 miles further on.
The path climbed gently out of Beinglas Farm following the River Falloch but before long there was another obstacle to be overcome - cows!
A whole herd was happily grazing right in the middle of the path and seemed in no hurry to get out of my way but I slowly walked through them and continued again before crossing the road to the other side of the valley and entering the Ewich forest above Crianlarich. where I had to answer the call of nature and left a generous donation in the woods.
This was a tough section with lots of climbs and it was now getting quite hot so I was pleased to begin the final descent and come into Auchtertyre Farm. The section from Beinglas Farm had taken about half an hour longer than planned but I arrived in 14 hours 39 minutes, 51 minutes inside the cut-off and was feeling good as I ran into the check-point, at just under 51 miles. I was now over half way, the equivalent of almost two marathons. I had made up 5 places and was looking forward to probably the flattest part of the course since leaving Drymen, the 9.3 miles to Bridge of Orchy.
After an easy flat section of around 2.5 miles appeared the village of Tyndrum where according to our plan Ian and Dmitri were kind enough to meet me again with a cup of tea from the café which I sipped on the steady gentle climb as the valley opened up to reveal the path of the old military road as it heads towards the cone-shaped Beinn Dorain with the track criss-crossing the West Highland Railway which runs from Glasgow to Mallaig, often regarded as one of the most scenic in the world.
Still an hour and a half behind schedule on reaching Bridge of Orchy in 17.53 I had made up another 3 places but was just 37 minutes ahead of the cut-off. I still harboured slight fears of being disqualified so again could only rest for about 10 minutes as Dmitri prepared to join me on what I knew would be a tough 11 miles to Glencoe. One feature of the race is that you are allowed a support runner after Auchtertyre as long as you are no less than four hours behind the leader. Well, the leader had just finished by the time I had reached Auchtertyre with Paul Giblin shattering his own course record. So, with Dmitri as company and with my feet in good shape, I was feeling very fit and very confident that I would make it having reached the psychologically important milestone of 60 miles.
Climbing out of the forest and onto open moorland where the views soon opened up we came across the Scottish saltire flying on the top of a hill. I knew that this would be Murdo, one of the legendary figures of the race that I had read about countless times and Murdo meant jelly babies! Every year this man stands all day on top of a hill dispensing the little gelatin figures and I was amazed that he had waited for us back markers for there were only 3 or 4 behind me at this stage.
A little further and from the top of the hill we had a splendid view over Loch Tulla and towards the Inveroran Hotel. We descended quickly to the hotel, passing a campsite and crossing Victoria Bridge.
We jogged along the road, enjoying the relatively rare flat tarmac section before the road started to climb again and become a track. About here I stopped suddenly feeling really tired. It was now around 9 p.m. and I had been on the move for 20 hours and awake for over 37. I just wanted to lie down for a bit.
Dmitri encouraged me and rightly did not allow me to rest for long and soon I was up and plodding across the wilderness of Rannoch Moor, the highest moor in Britain, and more bleak and empty a place you will struggle to find.
This section seemed to go on forever and it was all uphill! Two runners passed us on this long stretch but eventually we reached the top of the final hill and the descent began with a view of the most iconic of all Scottish mountains - Buachaille Etive Mor - and the entrance to Glencoe. As darkness began to fall we reached the checkpoint at the Glencoe ski centre just after 11 p.m. in 22.07, two hours behind the plan but 53 minutes ahead of the cut-off. Now at 71 miles down, further than I had ever run in one day, beating last year's 69 miles on The Wall. Just 24 to go! I was steady in 172nd place. Sadly this was the point at which most withdrawals took place, mainly of runners ahead of me who had had enough or were struggling with injuries. I felt fine. Tired but no more than that.
Still feeling good and revived with the still warm coffee Ian had kindly brought from home early that morning we soon set off for the next and possibly most challenging section over the ominously named Devil's Staircase.
Crossing the main A82 road we reached the Kingshouse Hotel and soon after passed a couple of runners who were going even slower than we were and were clearly in difficulties. It was sad to see Robin who was hobbling and did not look like he was going to make it. By the time we reached the bottom of the Devil's Staircase I was quite exhausted and beginning to feel a bit low. I was entering my second night on the go so negotiated with Dmitri a 5 minute rest when I would try to sleep. I lay down on the ground and must have managed two minutes before he woke me and we started the climb.
One or two lights were ahead of us working their way up the 1000 foot climb which we took slowly as the path zig-zagged up the mountain. I was also conscious of a light behind us. We stopped a couple of times but Dmitri kept trying to convince me we were not so far from the top and soon after we did reach the summit the light behind caught up with us. This was not in fact another competitor but Rhona and Ali – two of the sweepers who follow the last runner. They told us that the runners we had passed about an hour earlier had pulled out at the bottom of the Devil's staircase which meant that I was officially last in the race at this point.
We chatted and I was relieved that they had no concerns about my state of mind or body with Rhona on her blog describing me as a "very lucid and capable runner who was moving well and was mentally fine." Thanks Rhona!
Rhona and Ali then followed us down the long descent of 1,500 feet into Kinlochleven along a track which twisted and turned and never seemed to arrive but eventually we reached the check-point at the community centre at 4.20 a.m. just 40 minutes ahead of the cut-off.
I must say that by now I was pretty tired. 81 miles in 27 hours 20 minutes. Almost 2 hours behind schedule, but the worst was over. I can vaguely remember being weighed but with no problems. The doctor was attending various runners in need of medical attention who I guess had decided to quit. I saw several others sleeping on mattresses which looked so inviting. I was told that I could rest but only until 5 a.m. when they would close the checkpoint.
Dmitri and I both lay down but I could not sleep with so many thoughts racing through my head. I started to think how inviting it would be to stay here and call it a day. 81 miles isn't bad after all. My body was telling me it had had enough and I was not in much state to argue. I must have fallen asleep for a few minutes though but at 4.40 the lights went on and I was roused from the briefest of slumbers. I woke Dmitri who was fast asleep and looked like he had no idea what was going on. He is a student after all and not used to early rising! I told him I would be fine on my own and left Ian to look after him and get him some sleep in the car. From somewhere I seemed to get a sudden burst of energy and by just before 5.00 a.m. I was out onto the empty streets of Kinlochleven feeling like I was the only person awake in Scotland. I quickly found the innocent sounding sign reading 'Public Footpath to Fort William via the Lairig'. The path climbs up through attractive birch woodland but seemed incredibly steep and was very hard going. I was worried I was somehow on the wrong path but soon found the track – part of the old military road – and looked back at the superb view of the town and Loch Leven. Just 14 miles to go and there was no way I was not going to make it. I kept doing the calculations in my head – 81 miles done in 28 hours. Average of 2.9 per hour. 14 to go with 7 hours left = average of 2 miles an hour. Nothing to panic about but I kept myself alert constantly checking the map and calculating my location from the terrain around me and recalculating the time I had left.
I was sure I was still last in the race as none of the bodies lying in the community centre looked like they were in a fit state to continue – although I was wrong and one person left after me – Frits van der Lubben – who would eventually receive a hero's reception at the prize giving for coming in last.
The road ahead looked bleak and miserable. The clouds were gathering and I knew the forecast was for some rain but I plodded on and to my surprise turned a corner to see a fluorescent jacket some way ahead. Probably a walker out early I thought but maybe a competitor. I definitely did not want to be last so quickened my pace and soon caught up with Scott Talling who had passed me about 50 miles before. He was feeling sick and was worried about not making it but I tried to offer him some encouragement. I caught up with Lisa shortly afterwards so had now overtaken two people since Kinlochleven. I was on a roll!
Soon after I reached a vehicle surrounded by Scottish flags where a kind man from the Mountain Rescue offered me some Irn Bru. This was lovely but I really did not feel like eating or drinking anything let alone this fizzy bright chemical orange liquid, Scotland's other national drink made famously from girders, and carried on. I had eaten nothing but a couple of wine gums since Glencoe but just didn't feel like anything even though it was by now around 7.00 a.m. and time for breakfast for normal folk.
The track continued, passing a few old ruined buildings and then to my surprise I saw Ian coming towards me. He had come out to meet me and we walked together for a mile or so until reaching Lundavra where not only Dmitri was waiting refreshed after a couple of hours sleep in the car but also John Kynaston manning the final check-point just 7 miles from Fort William. With still around 4 hours to reach the end I could afford to stop and enjoyed another rice pudding as Lisa and Scott passed me.
After Lundavra Dmitri and I took it slowly through the ups and downs with him assuring me that we were nearly there. I overtook Scott once more who seemed much happier and soon we got to the fire road looping through the trees with great views of Ben Nevis across the glen that took us down to the main road and the last 2 miles into Fort William.
The official finish of the West Highland Way but the race ends a couple of hundred metres further on.
Ian met us on the road and took a photo of me by the sign marking the official end of the WHW after which I made my dramatic sprint finish into the Lochaber leisure centre and the end of the race. I had done it. 33 hours, 54 minutes and 21 seconds after leaving Milngavie I had covered the 95 miles, not too far off my target of 32 hours and with more than an hour to spare before the dreaded cut-off. I finished 155th of 193 starters. There had been just 36 withdrawals with 157 finishers.
I am now one of just 895 people who have completed the race in its 30 year history and am now a proud member of the WHW family.
All of a sudden it was over. I was weighed and appeared to have lost 3kg and was asked to have a word with the doctor but she could see that I was perfectly fine and suggested I have something to eat. That I was weighed without my rucksack probably accounted for most of the weight loss although I had eaten far less than planned.
There were only two more runners still to come in so with nothing worse than swollen feet and a desperate need for a beer we headed off to take our seats at the prize giving.
A very proud moment – shaking the hand of race director Ian Beattie, chairman of Scottish Athletics, at the finish.
The award ceremony was a very special occasion. I thought I would fall asleep waiting for 154 runners to receive their prizes before it was my turn but I was wide awake and enjoyed how each and every finisher was warmly applauded in turn. Unlike many of the others hobbling to receive their crystal goblets I was able to bounce down the steps and receive my prize from John Kynaston.
Too early to check in at our B&B we had a cup of tea and a toastie before taking a shower and collapsing in bed for a four hour sleep after 55 hours with hardly a wink of sleep – the longest I have ever been awake. That evening we celebrated with a few beers and dinner before I fell asleep watching Portugal v USA and the next day took the West Highland Railway back to Glasgow (well, until the overhead wires came down and we had to get off at Dumbarton) and then a plane back to London and off to work.
For a couple of weeks I barely thought about the race, glad that I had done it but also relieved that six months of preparation was over. I ate and drank what I like and enjoyed a week's holiday with the family after my second son Daniel's graduation. But now, three weeks on, I find myself terribly nostalgic. As I write this I keep thinking how three weeks ago I was lining up at Milngavie and who's to say I won't be back again next year!
Finally I would like to record my immense thanks to Ian Beattie and his whole team of people who volunteered to make this event so special for me and also to Ian and Dmitri, without whom I would not be able to have done it. The West Highland Way race is without doubt a very special event. I can highly recommend it.
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