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Eight Year Old Boy Attending Second Grade Via Skype™
This is a story about the amazing collective empathy and adaptability of seven year olds. It is also a story of the innovative way a school administration is teaching a second grader his full curriculum entirely remotely via Skype™. It is about the extra efforts and hours, creativity and dedication of a group of grade school teachers. This story is about a community that unifies to help a family during a challenging year. It began nearly a year ago with a then seven year old boy. Nick and his family's challenges during the last nine months are far from over and treatments will continue through the summer. Fortunately he is currently N.E.D. (no evidence of disease). There is a fifty percent chance his disease will return. We will periodically provide updates.
Nick Barabaro, a second grader at Golden Brook School, is in months-long isolation at his home following a stem cell transplant to treat Neuroblastoma. Last July Nick visited the family doctor with a sore stomach. Within twenty-four hours he was diagnosed with Stage 3 Neuroblastoma, a cancer caused by a nerve cell abnormality. On August 2nd, Nick began a series of chemotherapy treatments as an inpatient at Children's Hospital. He has thus far completed six chemotherapy cycles and a stem cell transplant following surgery to remove the tumor. Nick's immune system is at risk as his body cannot produce antibodies, resulting in his isolation which began January 19th.
Last fall the hospital arranged for Nick to be tutored while hospitalized and he attended GBS when we was well, which was not often due to the treatment's awful toll on his little body. In February GBS administrators coordinated with Sally Hunt, GBS guidance counselor, Nick's teacher, and Nick and his parents to allow him to continue his full second grade curriculum via Skype™, believed to be the first endeavor of its kind anywhere in the country at the grade school level. Many staff members were involved in determining how best to execute the remote initiative. Team meetings are still held each Monday and are attended by all educators participating in Nick's curriculum including Ms. Morris, Nick's teacher, Melissa MacDonald, Nick's tutor, technologist Pam Hathaway, music teacher Eric Graff, art teacher Jen Proulx, physical education teachers Laurie Putnam, Ryan Bartlett, librarian Katie Smith and guidance counselor Sally Hunt.
Second grade classmate Cassie Fischer oversees Nick's Skype ™ sessions, ensuring connectivity, proper camera angles and microphone placements as well as troubleshooting and fixing technical issues. Cassie and Nick reside in the same neighborhood and have a strong connection. Ms. Morris said, "Cassie volunteered to help Nick. She initially offered to bring his homework to and from school for him. She is a very strong student. This extra responsibility does not impede her own learning."
His classmates, all of whom adapted and acclimated to Nick's situation very quickly, empathize with the detachment Nick feels while in isolation. The staff and students are trying to make Nick a part of the class, as if he were physically there. Classmate Joey Pallaria, who was in Nick's class last year, sits with Nick during snack every day. Students eat their lunch with Nick one-on-one. Upon learning of Nick's illness, Abby Husson, a classmate and friend, was "upset and scared because cancer can do bad things". When Nick returned to class via Skype™, Abby was "excited that he was back with us". She said it was good to see him and that he was still him, just changed a bit because he had no hair. On Abby's birthday, her mother brought Nick a few of her birthday cookies so he could share what the other kids were eating. He told Abby he loved the cookies.
According to his teachers and guidance counselor Nick may be the ideal child for this type of learning. He is not at all shy and will yell out if he can't see or hear them. He is still a young boy and for all he has endured, he maintains quite a sense of humor. A few weeks ago while Skype™ing with one of his physical education teachers, Nick began playing peek-a-boo with him- in the frame, out of the frame, in the frame, out of the frame., all the while giggling like the eight year old he is.
From an administrative perspective, remote teaching has required innovation and creativity. To enable Nick to meet all his Grade Level Expectations (GLE) required to pass second grade, it was first necessary to obtain a 504 extenuating circumstance exception from the state, tailoring Nick's second grade requirements without affecting his classmates' education. Assistant Principal Michaud said, "We will do whatever it takes. These kids are our customers and we need to serve our customers. It's just the right thing to do." Indeed there have been unforeseen circumstances, some large and some small, and each issue is promptly addressed. For example the teachers discovered dead zones, areas in which the wireless networking required for Skype™ were not functioning properly, in the cafeteria and the music room. The school district sent over technicians to install new routers. Mrs. Michaud continues, "What everybody is experiencing takes the words right out of you. The value this brings to the children. They are learning progressive thinking skills."
Each day Nick's tutor, Melissa MacDonald, spends two hours with him administering tests, delivering homework assignments and classroom assignments. She is one of the few able to visit Nick, which is medically permitted because he had interactions with her prior to his illness and had developed pre-existing antibodies specific to her. Melissa has been Nick's tutor since last fall, working nights, weekends and holidays to accommodate the family's schedule. She admits it is challenging for Nick. She said, "When he is sick he can't participate in school or homework. He loses time and it needs to be made up. There are times when he's well he doubles up on classes and homework." Melissa also writes out Nick's lesson plans and provides class documents prior to week-long treatments during which Nick is hospitalized.
Windham resident Beth Lippold is interning with the school district as part of her Master's degree program at Rivier College. Her internship recently ended and she is volunteering her time to the district until the end of the school year. She said, "It's amazing what this school district has done with this. I'm getting THE BEST education!"
The community helped the Barbaro family from the beginning. Heather Petro created a Care Calendar, detailing which days or weeks the family needed assistance. (www.carepages.com/carepages/nicnacspage). Neighbors the family didn't know offered support and donated meals. Debbie Barbaro, Nick's mother, Said, "I think it's great that people are willing to help out. I'm a believer in pay it forward. I asked one of my neighbors why they were doing this. She told me she thought it was important to help someone who needs it now. You expect family to be there when you need them, but people we didn't even know, the whole town…"

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China's impact on biopharma has been a perennial story in the press (and on this blog). The big picture has been the interplay between the "China as a source of cheap scientific labor" story, the "Big Western drug companies setting up divisions in China" one, and "When will China have its own research-driven drug industry?" All of these have gone through cycles. The cheap-labor one has seen costs rising as Chinese wages and expenses have gone up (and also the efforts by some of the larger companies to either justify those costs by providing higher-level services and/or to keep their own costs down by moving operations to less expensive parts of the country). The China's-own-drug company one is illustrated by this blog post from 2010 and this one from earlier this summer.
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Among the top 12 countries contributing to global pharmaceutical research and development in 2015, China accounted for 4 percent, while the U.S. contributed almost 50 percent, according to a report published last October by four industry groups. Of the new molecules discovered from 2007 to 2015, 2.5 percent came from China, compared with 56.3 percent from the U.S.
In the past, "big pharma" anticipated it could benefit from "large supplies of raw talent coming out of universities," said John Wong, chairman of greater China for Boston Consulting Group. Among the local R&D activity in China, "there is a little bit of innovative work, but this is also largely copycat. So, the promise of a large talent pool and lower-cost R&D has not really delivered."
That's not to say that there aren't good scientists in China – there are plenty. But China's situation is different from most other places in the world, and (to be sure) no one knows quite how to grow innovative R&D industrial sectors from scratch, anyway. (If anyone did, there would be more of them).
The article suggests that there may be more happening on the development side than on the basic R&D side, and honestly, I think that's always been the case. The basic research stuff tends to get more attention, both from an internal Chinese national pride aspect and (on the other end) from the "Oh God, here they come" attitude that some people have outside the country. But China's internal drug market is (from a financial aspect) the big story, and late-stage development, regulatory affairs, and so on are the big components of it. It's not as compelling a narrative – just more people coming in and trying to sell things in the Chinese market – but it's probably the main one for now. The Chinese government is in the middle of a big plan to overhaul the entire drug-approval and regulatory system, and everyone inside the business will be paying a lot more attention to that. Reforms, by the way, are very much needed, from the looks of things, but the effectiveness of the new proposals will have to be judged by results.
Meanwhile, on the early stage R&D end of things, the rise of China's endogenous biopharma industry is already well behind some of the earlier predictions, and given the uncertainties about the new drug approval process, it's not going to be possible to make meaningful guesses about it for a while yet. As has been the case for years, the situation includes large numbers of scientists, many of them very hard-working and talented indeed, along with a good deal of money, a government that simultaneously wants to see a successful industrial sector develop but also wants to keep their hands on it while it does so, and foreign companies that are simultaneously attracted by and fearful of the situation. Add to that the growing pains of Chinese research in general – the literature coming out of there can be problematic, as the authorities themselves realize, and there are persistent quality-control problems with things like cell lines and reagents. A very wide range of outcomes are possible, given all these factors. Anyone involved in these efforts (or just investing in them) had better be lively and flexible. It won't be dull.
Update: As pointed out in the comments, there's another possibility in play: A Chinese company buying out a Western one. This is already happening in other areas, and is worth watching for.
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Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte has denounced Chelsea Clinton as he tried to defend a 'joke' he made about his troops raping women.
The controversial president - who has overseen the murder of thousands of drug users and has now declared martial law as he fights an ISIS insurgency - used Clinton's father's affair with Monica Lewinsky to attack the former first daughter.
Chelsea joined a chorus of condemnation of Duterte's remark that his soldiers could rape up to three women each and he would 'take responsibility' after declaring martial law in the city of Marawi.
Duterte said today: 'These whores, they hear "rape". Like, like Chelsea, she slammed me. I was not joking, I was being sarcastic. Listen to the speech. I do not laugh at my own jokes.'
'I will tell her, when your father, the president of the United States, was f***ing Lewinsky and the girls in the White House, how did you feel? Did you slam your father?'
The former first daughter had tweeted 'Not funny. Ever' in reaction to the news of Duterte's remarks on rape.
|Chelsea Clinton condemned his remarks with a tweet that said 'Not funny. Ever'. Duterte hit back: when your father, the president of the United States, was f***ing Lewinsky and the girls in the White House, how did you feel?
Duterte's troops are locked in battle with ISIS fighters in the city of Marawi in the south of the country.
He then accused American soldiers of raping women in the Philippines and Japan, without giving details, before returning to Clinton.
'It is a crime actually committed by soldiers, mostly Americans in Okinawa,' he said, referring to several rape cases involving U.S. servicemen stationed in Japan, most recently last year.
"But, we never heard of a Filipino. But I am just warning them that anything they do, I have to answer for it. I take full responsibility for your foolishness. I speak sarcastically."
'You Americans, like Chelsea, be careful because you live in a glass house,' he said.
'I repeat, when President Clinton was f***ing Lewinsky, what was your statement or your reaction?'
It was not the first time Duterte has made a joke about rape.
He caused outrage in the lead-up to his presidential election win last year when he recalled a 1989 prison riot in which an Australian missionary was killed, and inmates had lined up to rape her.
In what was intended as a joke, Duterte said the victim was "beautiful" and as mayor of Davao city where the riot took place, he should have been first in line. He later apologized and said he meant no disrespect to women or rape victims.
The Australian and American ambassadors to Manila voiced their disapproval at those comments, but Duterte reacted furiously then while insisting he had been taken out of context.
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New Owls sporting director Adam Pearson has backed Stuart Gray to lead the club back into the Premier League.
Former Hull City and Derby County owner Pearson arrived at Hillsborough on Monday alongside Glenn Roeder, with both men set to form a three-man sporting director committee alongside Gray.
And he has thrown his support behind head coach Gray as the trio plot a route back to the top flight for Wednesday after a 15 year absence.
"I've know Stuart for a long time," Pearson said. "And I'm very comfortable with him.
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Pearson recognises the pressure which will fall on not only his own shoulders, but those of Roeder and Gray starting this summer.
The desire for a return to Premier League football among Owls supporters has only grown following Dejphon Chansiri's takeover of the club.
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Pearson says he is relishing the pressure he will face.
And he says Chansiri's desire to succeed in the Premier League following the potential promotion was a big attraction for him.
Pearson said: "The fans will be expecting results but what's life without pressure.
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"The chairman is ambitious but so is Glenn, myself and I know Stuart is as well and wants to succeed in putting Wednesday back in the Premier League.
"We want to have a real go at it.
"What we really attracted me to the chairman is he has the resources and desire to have a go at the Premier League, not just in the Championship."
Pearson says there is plenty about the Owls that needs to be 'reinvigorated' if they are to achieve the goal of promotion.
And leading the renovation is part of his job alongside Roeder and Gray.
He said: "This is a massive club.
"They have been here for 15 years so there will be certain aspects of it that will be tired and it needs reinvigorating and that's what we are here to do.
"We are here to create some belief, enthusiasm and desire about the place and the training ground and to let Stuart know he's got the resources to do the job he wants.
"We want to enthuse the supporters and get this place packed.
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A weekend of special events featuring ice carving and many other activities. ArtFest will be today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and a chili cook-off will be today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Today and Sunday. Downtown Chambersburg, Pa. For a schedule, call 717-264-6883 or go to www.icefestpa.com.
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Black History Month speakers
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Satan found Adam and Eve. What Adam did in order to protect Eve from the onslaught of the evil one is still a mystery to me. It seems he never lifted up his voice in defense of Eve, providing his mantle of protection.
Satan's strategy was very simple; he began to sow doubt into Adam and Eve's hearts about the truth of God's word. The right, the privilege and the ability to judge between good and evil belonged to God but Satan enticed them to believe that it was theirs to possess.
The battle was on between the Word and the anti-word, between life and death, between complete dependence on God or dependence on themselves.
Adam and Eve ate of the forbidden fruit and immediately experienced a change. They fell from grace.
Absolutely everything was now different. The beautiful harmony that existed between them and God was sundered and they became afraid of God. Their relationship with one another also changed as well as their relationship with all of creation. They were no longer immortal but would now experience death, the wages of their sin.
God had warned them…but they did not trust. In effect, Adam and Eve allowed trust in God to die in their hearts.
The knowledge of good and evil which God had reserved for Himself, they had usurped. They wished to have the power to judge for themselves what was good and what was evil and of acting accordingly. This was a claim to complete moral independence by which they refused to acknowledge their status as created beings.
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I got a chance to connect with Allison Micco from the Don't Freak Out podcast about mental health! She has some amazing insights about anxiety, sobriety, and being open about mental health.
What inspired your podcast Don't Freak Out?
I had struggled with anxiety for years, and I honestly did not think there was any hope for healing in my case. I had panic attacks, phobias, OCD, social anxiety… you name it! Every time I reached out for help it seemed I got another diagnosis and another medication suggestion, which left me feeling so frustrated and hopeless.
I set out on my own healing journey through a combination of education, self-care, nutrition, and spiritual practice and started to feel an incredible shift in my experience of anxiety. Once that happened I felt like my entire world opened up- I was more self-confident, social, independent and driven. The idea for a podcast came about because I wanted to share all the resources that helped me along my recovery. I never ever thought I could heal- so I wanted to be a source of information to other young people who may have a similar thought about their own potential.
You get to interact with a lot of interesting people for your podcast, what has been the biggest eye opening chat you've had?
Great question! Probably Holly Whitaker of Hip Sobriety. I've known and loved her work for a while, but one thing she said during the interview really stuck with me forever. She said so many people are OK with their lives being not that bad, which allows them to find almost a level of comfort in their discomfort. I totally resonated with that- life being not that bad kept me drinking, smoking, eating garbage, wasting my life on the internet, etc., way longer than I should have. I could see how anxiety being "not that bad" prevented my growth and healing for so long. Anxiety had become almost a safety blanket for me- I hated it, and I did suffer from it, but the mantra "I have anxiety" allowed me to avoid potential failures, step away from taking any risks or trying new opportunities, and really just kept me stuck in a shitty mindset and lifestyle.
What impact do you see yourself making with Don't Freak Out, what direction are you headed in?
I love this! I took a bit of a break from DFO in the fall to plan the next steps, so it's a very timely question 🙂 Since the start of the show I have highlighted how mindset, nutrition, addiction, lifestyle, and spiritual practice effect our experience of anxiety. Lately I've been particularly interested in the way new media and technology is affecting our mental health. Smartphones and social media are a massive problem affecting mental health today and I hope to bring some awareness to this problem as well as tools to manage tech/social media addiction in the context of mental health.
What keeps you going everyday and leaves you inspired to do more?
There is so much suffering and injustice in the world, and we need mentally healthy and aware people. In many ways depression and anxiety are an incredible tool for social control- after all, if you can't get out of bed in the morning you can't be an activist that takes down the system, right? I want to continue to help education people on finding mental fitness so they can have the courage, strength, and mindset to create the change they want to see in the world.
What is your favorite coping mechanism for a tough time?
It depends. Sometimes I am an unhealthy coper and I emotionally order lamb vindaloo takeout (which, hey, does sometimes help!). Other times I get my ass to the gym, or hit my journal, or talk to a friend about what's going on. Also watching standup comedy is a big brain break for me.
Favorite quote or lyric that helps you through?
"It is No Measure of Health to Be Well Adjusted to a Profoundly Sick Society" -Jiddu Krishnamurti
Sometimes we judge ourselves because we feel depressed or anxious. Well, I think it's normal to be depressed or anxious when the world is in the state it's in. Right now there are 9 genocides happening globally. A handful of corporations own basically everything and are poisoning everything from our foods to our mind for profit. Human trafficking is the third biggest illegal industry behind guns and drugs. We're fucked in many, many ways. If that doesn't make you a little depressed or anxious, then THAT'S a problem.
I'm not trying to be a total downer, but the reason this quote is helpful to me is because it reminds me that my mental state is actually a reflection of my misalignment with a world that needs healing, and that's actually a good thing. It's a sign that the problem isn't within me, but rather something I am witnessing. It helps me to try to get myself back into balance and get to work on the bigger picture.
I loved your episode with Holly Whitaker about sobriety, can you tell me a little bit more about what inspired you to be sober?
Yes! Anxiety both caused me to and was the reason why I stopped drinking. I drank because it made me outgoing, funny, and more confident. It quickly became a crutch and turned into a problem, and was causing way more anxiety than it was fixing. I was blown away by how much better my mood got when I got sober. I think so many people who have anxiety, even sever anxiety, don't realize the massive link between drugs, alcohol, and mood. I wanted to be a voice for sobriety because it's probably the single best thing you can do for your mental health. I'm very proud to be sober, and I hope that by sharing my story other people can find some confidence in their decision to quit the things that are holding them back.
What has been the biggest help to stay sober in social situations?
Change my friends! Ha, half kidding there. The "drinking buddies" naturally faded away, and as I spent more time doing sober things – podcasting, going to yoga or cafes, etc., I started to surround myself with authentic relationships. I think changing your scene is key to maintaining sobriety. I've heard many people say they can hang out in a bar and that they're not tempted, but I think especially in early recovery you need to be careful of falling into that trap. I am at the point where I can hang out at a concert of beer garden and feel confident in my decision not to drink, but in the beginning it was a massive no-go for me, and I still try to avoid those scenarios when possible. In the beginning, surround yourself with sober situations whenever possible. After you have some recovery under your belt, decide whether or not boozey environments are healthy for you, but don't be afraid to say no if it doesn't vibe with you.
What's the biggest difference you've seen in your life, good or bad, since eliminating alcohol?
I no longer wake up and check every social media channel for embarrassing comments I may have posted the night before. Everything I say, do, or text now is in total alignment with my clear mind. That is a mother fucking godsend. Alcohol and drugs take us out of ourselves, even if what we say or do is harmless, there is a certain amount of shame that will always accompany saying or doing something that we're not totally aligned with. I love that I never have to second guess anything I've said or done anymore.
Mental Health
Weirdest mental health suggestion that actually worked?
Schedule worry appointments. If you're prone to worry, schedule ten minutes a day to worry about anything that comes up. If you find yourself worrying throughout the day, postpone it to your worry appointment. Life changing tip right there. You'll notice you either forget what you were going to start worrying about, or aren't worried about it anymore, or that it lost its power.
Has being open about your struggles with mental health changed how others interact with you?
Yes! Everyone is so much more open with their struggles with me. I can't believe how many years I struggled by myself when there were so many others out there in my shoes. I would have started a little mental health coven back at 18 had I known haha.
How has being open about your struggles changed how you interact with your own mental health?
I feel a sense of responsibility in really examining the things that affect my mental health. It's both good and bad. For example, I'm switching to a flip phone now due to my opinions on social media and technology addiction which is great because it will help with my mental health but terrible because I can't get out of my town with GPS anymore. Oh god, send help!
Self Care
Say something nice about yourself! I am…
An idealist! I will always be looking for the best way to operate.
Favorite self care technique?
It's so cliche, but there's nothing better than a hot bath.
What self care do you turn to when you are pressed for time?
Meditation! Even if it's only one minute before something stressful, it will work wonders.


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Editor-in-chief for glamorous CHIC magazine, Fiona Monaghan is an ambitious single woman content with her life, her dog, and her frenetic social life, until she meets handsome John Anderson the head of her new ad agency. When love sparks between the two, problems abound, including Anderson's relationship with his grown daughters and the memory of his dead wife. Matt Walton portrays Fiona as the self-assured woman she is, Anderson as calm and accepting of her life--until it spirals out of control. As the life that Fiona and John try to build together falls apart, Walton is there every step of the way to keep the characters straight and the emotions true. M.B.K. (c) AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/ MAR 05]
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The soundtrack to my childhood.
Still love the first few albums.
Great live band too.
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Netflix Study Shows How Long It Takes To Get Hooked By A TV Show
You know how people say, "The show starts out slow, but if you can just get through a few episodes, you'll be addicted"? Well, Netflix did a study to find out how many episodes it takes to get people HOOKED on various shows.
It's kind of complicated, but basically they know people stop watching if they can't get into a show. So they looked for the episode that resulted in the least amount of drop-off.
The episode that "hooks" people is the one that inspires at least 70% of viewers to complete the first season . . . and potentially go on to additional seasons.
For example, "Scandal" had viewers locked in by episode two . . . but it took EIGHT episodes of "How I Met Your Mother" for people to get to the point where there's no turning back.
Here are 25 shows, and the episode that "hooked" people.
Episode Two: "The Walking Dead", "Breaking Bad", "Sons of Anarchy", "Scandal", "Bates Motel", "The Killing", and "Suits".
Episode Three: "Dexter", "Orange Is the New Black", "House of Cards", "Marco Polo", "Gossip Girl", and "Sense8".
Episode Four: "Better Call Saul", "Pretty Little Liars", "Bloodline", "Grace & Frankie", and "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt".
Episode Five: "Daredevil" and "BoJack Horseman".
Episode Six: "Mad Men", "Once Upon a Time", and "The Blacklist".
Episode Eight: "Arrow" and "How I Met Your Mother".
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Individual LED bulbs are much smaller than traditional bulbs but, when arranged in an array, several LEDS can produce the same amount of light as an incandescent bulb, whilst using a fraction of the electrical power; Thereby offering significant energy costs savings.
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I'm just a mom. I thought I had the parenting thing all figured out…then I actually had a kid.
My son is an incredible, inquisitive, vivacious, rambunctious and mischievous three year old. He also happens to have autism.
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What happens in the free 30 minute consultation
There is no hypnosis in this session but I think it is really important that you have an opportunity to meet me before you decide to proceed with hypnotherapy. You can tell me all about yourself and the issue you would like to work on. I can then explain how hypnotherapy could specifically help you. It is most important that you feel comfortable with your decision so I am very happy for you to go away and think over our meeting before you make a decision. However, you might decide you want to book up straight away, so we can then timetable your first session and I would email you a short audio file to listen to at home. This starts the process of associating my voice with relaxation and means you can get the most out of the therapy sessions right from the very beginning.
What does it feel like to be hypnotised ?
Hypnosis is a very natural state. We go into it by ourselves many times a day if we are daydreaming or performing a behaviour that is ingrained in our subconscious minds and doesn't require the input of conscious thinking. Have you ever driven safely along a really familiar road but realise you have no actual recollection of the drive. Then you were in trance and allowing your unconscious mind to take over. During a hypnotherapy session I will help you relax and go into trance simply by listening to my voice.
People usually describe being in trance as a very relaxing experience. They enjoy the feeling of deep relaxation and letting go but still feel they can be in control if they need to be. Once you are in trance then the therapy part of the session can take place .You can make the changes you want in your unconscious mind, the part that is driving the unwanted thoughts and behaviours.
If you have any worries or concerns about hypnosis why not getting touch and I would be happy to give you the specific reassurance you need.
What happens in a hypnotherapy session ?
Once you are in a hypnotic state the therapy part of the session begins. I will tailor the session to your particular issue and needs and have many different techniques to call upon. These gently guide your unconscious mind let go of the thought patterns that are hindering you and replace them instead with supportive and encouraging ways of thinking. Once your thoughts and perspective change, then so do your behaviours and then so does your experience of life .
If you are interested in finding out more then why not book one of the free introductory sessions and we can discuss this further.
The issue I have doesn't appear on your list, can hypnotherapy still help me?
Hypnotherapy can help in any situation where your conscious and unconscious thinking is hindering you rather than helping you. Therefore this list of things it can help with is almost endless.
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss this further or arrange a free 30 minute consultation when I can explain how hypnotherapy could help with your particular issue.
Where is your practice?
I practice from my home in Redland. I have a lovely peaceful consultation room where I am sure you will feel very comfortable, safe and relaxed.
We are in one of the resident parking zones. You should be able to park close by but you will need to pay for parking by getting a ticket from the machine. If you are coming for one of the free 30 minute sessions then the first 30 minutes of parking is free. However you must still get and display a ticket .
How long are the sessions, how much do they cost and how many am I likely to need?
Sessions are an hour long and cost £70
The number of sessions required can vary with the type of issue and the client. Obviously we can discuss this when you come for the free session but I will be working to help you make the maximum changes in the minimum number of sessions. Most clients come for between 3 and 6 sessions.


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8 days and 7 nights
Moscow (3 nights) - day train - Saint-Petersburg (4 nights)
Explore Moscow, an exciting and vibrant city rich in history and St. Petersburg - Russia's most romantic and culturally important city. Our combined Moscow tours and St. Petersburg tours will leave you with unforgettable memories of Russia's most interesting and important cities. The greatest museums, monuments and other highlights are located in these two cities. Start discovering Russia in vibrant and expressive Moscow and continue on to St. Petersburg, the splendid 'Northern Venice' considered by many to be the most beautiful city in Europe. Saint-Petersburg was the Tsarist capital of the Russian empire for more than two hundred years, until the capital was moved back to Moscow in 1918. Explore the difference between both of these beautiful and exciting cities.
Arrival in Moscow, our representative will meet you at the airport. Arrival transfer without guide. Accommodation at the hotel.
Moscow is the capital and the largest city in Russia as well as the largest metropolitan area in Europe with a population well over 10 million. This amazing city has served as the capital of the Soviet Union, the Russian Empire and the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Moscow has had a tumultuous history dating back to medieval times when it was founded by Prince Yuri Dolgoruki (Yuri of the Long Arms, known for the length of his arms!) in the early 12th century. It has seen numerous invasions and sieges from the Mongols to the Poles and Lithuanians to the Crimean Tatars to Napoleon and finally the Nazi's but it has persevered and today is a thriving metropolis. The city is filled with unique architecture from the Kremlin and Red Square to giant Stalin skyscrapers to new office blocks built during the economic boom of recent years and it contains a strikingly beautiful metro system. The city is the center of political as well as economic power in Russia and visitors can feel the energy in the streets. There is always something going on in Moscow and there is so much to see. Your tour will give you valuable insights into Russia's history, its art and most importantly its culture and people. Welcome to Moscow, we are sure you will have an unforgettable stay with us
09:30 Out-of-city limits excursion to Gorki Leninskie (our guide will meet you at the reception desk), lunch included. In the afternoon - three-hour city sightseeing tour with photo stops, no entrances included
Gorky Leninskiye is an architectural and park ensemble dating back to the 18th-19th centuries. The estate changed several owners before it was 'nationalized' in 1918, after the revolution. At that time the neoclassical mansion - the heart of the ensemble - was turned into a sanatorium for the higher echelons of the Bolshevik Party. The estate became especially famous due to the fact that Lenin spent the last ten months of his life here with his wife and siblings. After his death, the estate was turned into a museum and it was extremely popular with Soviet citizens until the fall of the Soviet Union.
Tour of Moscow Kremlin grounds and Armory (time of visit to be specified by the guide), in the afternoon Moscow metro visit, walking tour of Arbat street
The Kremlin is truly a fascinating structure, at the same time it is an ancient tower, the city's former military fortification, a palace, an armory, the sovereign treasury and the workplace of the Russian President. The Kremlinis the center of Russia's political life and State power and has been home to Tsars, General Secretaries of the Soviet Union and Russian Presidents. Red Square is beneath the Kremlin's walls. The most impressive cathedrals on the territory of the Kremlin are the Annunciation Cathedral, the Archangel's Cathedral and the Assumption Cathedral.
Old Arbat street, one of Moscow's oldest streets. The street has gone from being the headquarters of Ivan the Terrible's secret police, the Oprichina to the center of aristocratic life in Moscow in the 18th century to finally being the center of the Russian intelligentsia and bohemian life in the capital. You will be told of the street's interesting history and view the street's artisan culture. You will also have the opportunity to view and purchase souvenirs from the street's many craftsmen.
One of the most astonishing city attractions is the Moscow Metro which is well known for the outstanding design of its halls and stations. The Moscow Metro is one of the largest and most grandly built metro systems in the world. It was meant to be a showcase of the Soviet Union's achievements both for the Russians themselves and visitors from abroad. The stations are all uniquely designed with decorative elements including mosaics, statues, marble floors, walls and staircases to name a few.
09:30 Check out of hotel with luggage. Visit to Tretiakov Gallery. Transfer to the railway station. Departure for St. Petersburg by high speed day train, 2nd class (approximate times: departure 16.30, arrival same day at 20.25).
Tretyakov gallery is a must-visit for those who are interested in Russian art, culture and history as it houses the most important state collection of Russian icons and paintings in the world. The world famous gallery contains works of Russian art from the 10th century up to the present. You will view exquisite Russian icons and paintings from the 18th and 19th century including works by Rublev, Kandinsky, Karavak, Vishnyakov, Nikitin, Antropov, Levitsky, Kiprensky, Tropinin, Fedotov, Repin and many others.
Arrival in St. Petersburg, arrival transfer. Accommodation at the hotel
St. Petersburg is the former capital of Imperial Russia, home of the Tsars and one of the world's most beautiful and romantic cities. St. Petersburg was founded by Tsar Peter the Great in 1703 on the banks of the Neva River and the Gulf of Finland. The city has seen its share of historical events including the Decembrist revolt, the palace coup and murder of Tsar Pavel, the intrigues of Catherine the Great, the assassination Tsar Alexander II, the influence of Rasputin on the Russian royal family, the Revolution of 1905 and the October Revolution of 1917 which brought the communists to power. During WWII, the city then known as Leningrad, went through a harrowing two and a half year blockade and siege by the Nazi invaders resulting in the deaths of over 1 million of its citizens. Today, St. Petersburg is Russia's second largest city with a population of over 5 million. It is also known as the center of Russian art, culture and literature - former citizens included Pushkin and Dostoevsky just to name a few. The entire city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is full of beautiful palaces and monuments including the Winter Palace. The city is also known as the Venice of the North because of its location on various islands in the Neva River and its many canals and bridges. St. Petersburg is home to the world famous Hermitage Museum which contains one of the world's largest collections of art including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt, Matisse, Picasso as well as many other old masters and impressionists. We are sure that you will find St. Petersburg one of the most if not the most fascinating places you have ever visited. Welcome to this most beautiful and mysterious of cities.
10:00 Three-hour city sightseeing tour with photo stops, no entrances included. In the afternoon visit to Peter and Paul Fortress (1.5 hours)
The Peter and Paul Fortress is the original citadel of Saint Petersburg, founded by Peter the Great in 1703. The fortress contains several notable buildings clustered around the Peter and Paul Cathedral, which has a 123 meter bell-tower and a gilded angel-topped cupola. The cathedral is the burial place of Russian emperors from Peter the Great to Alexander the Third. The sandy beaches underneath the fortress walls are among the most popular in St. Petersburg.
09:30 meet guide for visit to Hermitage museum (10:30-13:00)
The Winter Palace, one of the buildings of the Hermitage Museum, is one of the most wonderful palaces in North Eastern Europe and today is one the world's finest museums. The museum consists of five historical buildings including the Winter Palace - the residence of the Russian Tsars. The museum contains over 3 million pieces of art with dates ranging from high antiquity to the present day. Among the Hermitage's treasures are artworks by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt, Rubens and a large collection of impressionists and post impressionists including Matisse and Picasso as well as many others. We will spend 3 hours at the museum, however, to view the collection in its entirety would take almost 15 years, spending 8 hours a day in the museum and taking one minute to examine each exhibit.
09:30 meet guide for out-of-town excursion to Pushkin (Catherine Palace)
The Palace and Park of Tsarskoye Selo is a former country residence of the Russian emperors. It is a fascinating monument of the world's architectural and gardening arts of the XVIII-XIX centuries. Its 3 parks occupy an area of 600 hectares on which are located over 100 architectural monuments: from magnificent palaces and grand monuments to intimate pavilions and park sculptures designed by masters of the Venetian school such as P. Baratta, A. Tarsia and D. Bonazza. The center of Tsarskoye Selo is Catherine Palace, containing exquisite decorative objects, furniture, Russian and Western-European paintings, unique collections of porcelain, amber, arms and decorative bronze sculptures. The Palace also contains the Amber Room - a truly unique work of craftsmanship - a room made entirely of amber. The room was looted by the Nazi's during WWII but luckily most of its pieces were recovered. The room was fully rebuilt in 2003. Tsarskoye Selo was also the main residence of the last Tsar Nicolas II and his family.
Transfer to airport for departure (without guide).
ATTENTION! The order of sighseeing visits may change depending on museums availability and public events.
Prices include:
- hotel accommodation: Moscow - Novotel Moscow Centre Hotel (2018), Holiday Inn Lesnaya (2019); St Petersburg - Radisson Sonya*
- tickets to all museums,
- transportation to museums and for excursions,
- transfers on arrival and departure both in Moscow and St. Petersburg,
- English-speaking guide service,
- breakfast at hotels,
- one-way train tickets from Moscow to St. Petersburg (2nd class seats),
- visa invitation - the document necessary for obtaining a Russian visa when applying for one at the local Russian Consulate in your country.
* Might be substituted with an alternative.
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- Optional services
- Theater tickets
- Visa processing costs. For US, UK and Canadian citizens, our company offers Full Visa Support. This is where you send us your passport and other documentation and we obtain the Russian visa for you.
- International airfare. Our Russian tours are offered as land only where you arrange your own airfare and we meet you at the airport and handle everything else.
- Travel insurance.
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Yet another analysis of Los Angeles drivers has concluded that, yes, we have issues.
This one is perhaps the most scientific we've seen. The folks at Automatic, a company that can help motorists diagnose their vehicles and track their trips, looked at anonymous customer data from coast to coast to determine which American cities have "the most aggressive drivers in America."
Los Angeles was near the top for aggression on highways. But perhaps surprisingly, L.A. came in third place behind No. 1 Phoenix and No. 2 San Diego. However, some stereotypes were confirmed. "We can say things like BMW drivers in L.A. are way more aggressive than Kia drivers in St. Louis ... ," the company stated.
No doubt.
"Are you mad that you're not No. 1 in the aggression category?" said Automatic marketing manager Ryan Crowe. The answer is yes, with a middle finger for emphasis.
Other reports have found that we have the worst road rage and some of the lousiest drivers in the United States. (We say that with pride.) The Automatic analysis looked at incidences of acceleration, moderate braking and hard braking to come up with its ranking. "We don't consider speed, just how drivers change their speed," the company stated.
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If you want to sing "Kumbaya" while you drive with a mellow vibe, Honolulu, Boston and Seattle have the least aggressive highway motorists in America, respectively, Automatic found.
Since the two largest cities in SoCal made the top three for aggressive drivers, there must be something about the sun, the sea or the smog that makes us drive like raging idiots. Try to stay mellow, people.


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Monitoring report on Local and regional democracy in Norway
Speech/statement | Date: 2015-03-26 | Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation
Statement by Jardar Jensen, State Secretary at the Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation, Norway at Plenary sitting 28th Session of the Congress Council of Europe
Mr. Chair of Congress Plenary Session,
Distinguished members of the Congress,
Ladies and gentlemen,
Introduction I am very pleased to have been invited here today. I`m going to hold, as you put it in your jargon, "an exchange of views with Congress members". Exchanging views - open and free debate - is central to the democratic traditions we value in Europe.
The fundamental principles which underpin European societies, are those of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.
The Council of Europe has a proud record of promoting these core values. Everything this organisation does should uphold these values. Whether it is by Governments through the intergovernmental programmes, through the Parliamentary Assembly, or by this Congress, which brings together representatives from each of the 47 member states. And as recent events have clearly shown, this Organisation's work in these fields is important and necessary.
Norway appreciate that the Congress promote and strengthen those core values. The subject you have chosen for this session of the Congress: "Local responses to human rights challenges – migration, discrimination, social inclusion", is timely and relevant.
There are indeed a number of worrying trends. Democracy is not sustainable without its local dimension. At the end of the day it is in our local communities and regions that we respond most effectively to the challenges. It is in our municipalities that we promote respect for diversity, foster tolerance and counter extremism.
The monitoring report of Norway Today, we shall be discussing your monitoring report concerning Norway. We welcome the conclusion that the level of local and regional democracy is very high in Norway. However, with regard to the European Charter of Local Self-Government, the report has two specific remarks. First, that the principle of local self-government is not expressly recognised in the Constitution and legislation. Secondly, that local authorities seems to lack appropriate judicial remedies against decisions of Central government.
As pointed out in the report, there are ongoing processes in Norway to introduce both constitutional and legislative changes. Let me comment on them briefly: Three different proposals on changes to the Constitution concerning municipal autonomy and local democracy have been submitted to the Parliament. Hopefully it will be possible to reach a constitutional majority for one of these proposals.
The Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation, in co-operation with other ministries, is now considering how legal disputes between the Government and the municipalities can be solved.
We are also considering ways to reduce the authority of the county governors to overrule the discretionary assessments of locally elected bodies. Although I am unable to enter into every facet of your monitoring report, there are two subjects that I want to elaborate on: First, the excellent co-operation we have between the Government and the Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities and secondly, our local government reform that will change the municipal map of Norway.
Consultations between Central government and The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities
The Government has developed a framework for dialogue between the Central government and the municipalities, represented by the Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities.
An agreement on regular consultative meetings between the Central government and the local authorities was reached in 2000. It consists of 3 political meetings per year.
The meetings are organized in order to correspond with the main milestones in the Government's preparation of the budget.
Local government reform
The coalition between the Conservative Party and the Progress Party, backed by two other parties, provides a basis for a majority in the Parliament.
These four parties agree that a local government reform shall be implemented.
The reform will ensure that necessary resolutions are made during the parliamentary term, which ends in 2017.
The reform will result in larger municipalities that can take on additional responsibilities and more autonomy.
The Government will also conduct a review of the duties of county authorities, county governors and the Central government. The ambition is to transfer more power and authority to more robust municipalities.
The Government aims to diversify authority, limit Central government micromanagement and give more latitude to individuals, families, local communities and enterprises.
The process forward
The processes are organized regionally, ending autumn 2015/spring 2016 with resolutions in each municipality of whom to merge with.
These processes are organized regionally by the county governors, in co-operation with the Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities, which are invited to co-operate regionally.
Last week, the Ministry presented a comprehensive proposal on the tasks that can be transferred to larger, more robust municipalities in a White Paper to the Parliament.
The Ministry proposes that a number of tasks in several different sectors can be transferred to all municipalities, such as: dental care, rehabilitation, child welfare services and civilian police tasks. In addition, the Ministry proposes that the responsibility for secondary education and public transport can be transferred to the largest municipalities.
Additional tasks will give municipalities the opportunity to develop a more comprehensive and unified range of services for users. Hopefully it will foster greater interest in local politics. The transfer of tasks will be followed by complementary funding.
The White Paper also include proposals on how to limit Central government`s micromanagement of the local level, and a plan for reform of the regional level.
The Government will present a proposal for a new structure to the Parliament in the spring 2017. Thereby giving the Parliament the opportunity to reach a decision before the end of the parliamentary term.
The Local Government Boundaries Act states that inhabitants shall be consulted before the municipal councils make resolutions concerning new partners and bigger municipalities.Such consultations can take place through a referendum, opinion polls, meetings or similar activities.
Perhaps needless to say, a very lively debate is going on in Norway, nationally, but not least locally and regionally.
The aim of the reform is to strengthen the local level's ability to carry out important tasks; simultaneously we need to provide the means for the local democracy to continue to be as vital as it is today.
A key to this is to involve the citizens in this reform processes. Legitimacy through citizen's involvement is what we aim for.
A reform which has a solid base in the population will most definitely have a higher chance of success. This can only be achieved through local processes where all views are taken into account.
Combining the best abilities of both the local and national level, lays a solid foundation for a reform being strong on legitimacy and results.
Finally, I should like to offer you my heartfelt thanks for giving me this opportunity to share my views on the report and the Government's plan for a new local government reform in Norway.
Thank you!


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On January 18, 2011, Governor Nathan Deal re-appointed Vernon M. Keenan as Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). During Keenan's career, he has been promoted to every rank in the GBI's Investigative Division, and then moved even farther up the chain of command to assistant director and now continues as director.
As GBI Director, Vernon Keenan is the leader of a state criminal investigative agency with 878 employees and a FY18 budget of $108.5 million. The GBI is comprised of three divisions: the State Crime Laboratory, the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Investigative Division.
Keenan began his career in law enforcement as a police officer with the Dekalb County Georgia Police Department (November 1972 - June 1973). In July 1973 he became a GBI Special Agent assigned to Northwest Georgia. In February 1981, Keenan was promoted to Commander of the State Auto Theft Squad and in August 1982, he was promoted to Special Agent in Charge of Northwest GA.
Keenan was promoted to Inspector in March of 1988 and assigned to supervise the seven regional offices in north Georgia as well as several specialized work units. As Inspector, he served in the law enforcement command center at the 1988 Democratic Convention and was responsible for planning and implementing the state's law enforcement response to three separate white supremacist demonstrations in
In June of 1993, Keenan was promoted to Deputy Director and placed in command of the Investigative Division. He also was one of several officials in charge of the
After his promotion to GBI Director, Keenan served as a member of the State Homeland Security Central Command responsible for public safety, facilitation of law enforcement and coordination of state personnel during the G-8 Summit at Sea Island, Georgia (June 8 - 10, 2004).
Keenan has participated in leadership programs in Israel, China, Spain, Germany, Turkey, Mexico, Hungary, the Republic of Georgia and the United Kingdom. He is a guest lecturer on law enforcement issues throughout the United States. He serves as a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Board of Directors and the Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Committee. Keenan is also the Chairman of the Criminal Intelligence Coordinating Council (CICC).
Vernon Keenan received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Valdosta State College in 1972. In addition, he is a graduate of the 117th Session of the FBI National Academy (May, 1979 - June, 1979). In 1997, Keenan graduated from the Georgia Chiefs of Police Command College with a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Columbus State University.
Vernon Keenan has received the following awards: A Hero of Open Government Award (July 2005) Atlanta Journal-Constitution; CIT Leadership Award (February 2006) Georgia Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness; 2008 Outstanding Georgia Police Chief of the Year - Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police; Governor's Public Safety Award (November 2010) Contributions to the Profession; Charles L. Weltner Freedom of Information Award (April 2011) Georgia First Amendment Foundation.
Vernon Keenan is an Eagle Scout. He has been married since 1972 to Joan Thomas Keenan from


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This episode of 3 Chords & the Truth is for the Class of '79.
Heck, the Class of '78, for that matter. Or even '76 or '80.
That's right, we goin' old school for a big chunk of the Big Show this week. And it will be good. And you will dance.
Well . . . at least as much as your bad back and aging knees will allow.
ALL YOU NEED to join in the fun -- no matter whether you're 15 or 50 -- is to drag something double-knit (triple-knit is even better) out of the closet, find yourself a pair of ridiculous shoes and shake shake shake (shake shake shake) shake your booty.
Heh, I said "booty." (Snicker.)
If your closet or attic is tragically bare of embarrassing attire, I can wait for you to get back from a quick Goodwill run.
But hurry, it's gonna be fun.
SO, THAT'S the deal on 3 Chords & the Truth this week -- horrifying clothes, dance-o-licious tunes. Among other stuff, being that we're nothing if not diverse on your Internet headquarters for freeform goodness.
It's the Big Show. Be there. Aloha.


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"In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back." -Charlie Brown, Peanuts
Sunday, June 23, 2013
middle school end of year ceremony
The middle school's End of Year Ceremony was held at the lovely Saigon Opera House again this year. The 8th graders are moving up to the high school campus!
...and of course, there were confetti canons. : )
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Trinidad & Tobago has long been revered as one of the Caribbean's best kept secrets. With exotic tropical landscape and its multi-dimensional cultural element, the dual island nation provides travelers with something more than just sun, sand and sea. The destination offers visitors a myriad of off-the-beaten path activities and extraordinary sites that are unique to the island. Among the most interesting are the following seven wonders: The Pitch Lake This natural phenomenon, situated in the village of La Brea in southwest Trinidad, has fascinated explorers, scientists and locals since its discovery by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1595. About 250 feet deep at its center, it is estimated to have reserves in excess of 6 million tons, from which approximately 180 tons of pitch are mined daily. On a good day, the output can reach 240 tons. Far from being water, the "lake" is 40 percent pitch, 30 percent water and 30 percent colloidal clay. The only liquid source is the self-replenishing center, known as "The Mother of the Lake." A gift of nature and a national treasure, The Pitch Lake provides the entire country, and many of the neighboring islands with pitch for building roads. Hanuman Murti Standing a towering 85-feet tall, the red and pink-coloured statue of the Hindu deity, epitome of wisdom, righteousness and strength, is said to be the largest such statue outside of India. Located in Carapichaima, in central Trinidad, the Hanuman Murti is a "must-see" religious site. The Hanuman Murti stands on the grounds of the Dattatreya Yoga Center and Mandir and attracts devotees offering gifts and performing the ritual of pradakshina, or walking clockwise in a holy temple while uttering the sacred Hanuman mantra. The Hanuman Murti took two years to construct and was consecrated in 2003. The Magnificent Seven These extravagant structures were originally built as family homes by wealthy Trinidadian men to symbolize their success and elevation in society. All but one of these lavish creations was built in 1904. The buildings are situated on lots located directly across from the Queens Park Savannah. One of the most impressive is Queens College. Designed by Daniel Hahn, former alum of the institution, the structure is described as being of German Renaissance style. Next door to the Queen's College is the far more modest Hayes Court. Serving as the residence for the Anglican Archbishop, the building also has the distinction of being the only structure built in 1910. Adjacent to Hayes Court is the French Renaissance inspired Mille Fleur. The building was abandoned for several years and has since been acquired by the government with plans to restore it to its former splendour. White Hall is viewed as an impressive three-story structure that shimmers and glows in the sunlight. The building is currently being used as the Prime Minister's office. One of the most popular of all these fabulous creations is the Stollmeyer's Castle. Enjoyed by many for its fairytale style design, the building is described as completely bizarre based on its mix of French, German and Scottish influences. Originally known as the Ambard's House, Rumoor's whimsical domed roofs, arched windows and iron-gate posts are reminiscent of an elaborate gingerbread house. The final member of this remarkable collection is the residence of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Port of Spain. Main Ridge Rainforest Reserve Located in Tobago, the reserve is the oldest in the Western Hemisphere. It was established in 1765 as a means to preserve the watershed of the island. The forest offers great biodiversity including many species of birds, mammals, frogs and non-poisonous snakes. Local tour operators offer rainforest excursions into the reserve primarily along the Gilpin Trace trail. Nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers walk into relatively undisturbed forest and feast on the flora and fauna. The reserve has consecutively won the award for World's Leading Ecotourism Destination by the World Travel Awards from 2003 to 2007. Buccoo Reef/Nylon Pool Buccoo Reef is the largest coral reef in Tobago and was designated as a marine park in 1973. The popular dive site contains a reef system of five flats separated by deep channels. A spectrum of colour is offered by the coral gardens and the marine life supported by the reef. A major feature is the Nylon Pool, a veritable tranquil paradise in the ocean. It was given the name by Princess Margaret after her visit there in 1962, who thought the water was as clear as her nylon stockings. This unique feature of the reef complex allows swimmers to enjoy their own private swimming pool. Depths are no greater than 7-10 feet at high tides. Local folklore promises that a swim in the waters of the Nylon Pool will make you look five years younger. The Caroni Swamp Considered to be Trinidad's largest mangrove wetland, the Caroni Swamp is situated just south of the capital Port of Spain on the island's western shore. Spanning approximately 20 square miles, it is home to over 200 avian species, the most famous resident being the Scarlet Ibis, Trinidad's national bird. During the day the birds are said to feed 11 miles away in Venezuela and then return to the island at dusk to roost. In so doing converting the mangroves from a sea of green to scarlet red a spectacle that has become a "must see" for tourists visiting the island. The swamp is a maze of channels and although the Scarlet Ibis is the feature attraction, there is a vast number of wildlife that inhabit the mangroves including fiddler crabs, oysters, four-eyed fish, tree boa and spectacled caiman. Queen's Park Savannah This extensive open area located just north of Trinidad's city center, is "the world's largest roundabout". Occupying approximately 260 acres of land, the Savannah is over 180 years old, making it the oldest recreation ground in the West Indies. It was originally part of the Paradise Estate owned by the Peschier family. In 1817, then Governor Sir Ralph Woodford acquired the property and converted it into a city park keeping a portion of land in the centre as a burial ground for the members of the Peschier family. The Savannah, considered the heartbeat of Port of Spain, plays host to larger musical events and is the epicenter for the annual Carnival festivities. As the city's largest green space, locals can be seen jogging, cycling and walking their dogs at any hour of day or night. On the weekends and after 4 p.m. during the work week, the Savannah comes alive with football and cricket games, jogging, and couples and families talking strolls or having picnics. It is home to coconut vendors whose trucks that line the street on the western side. Other vendors sell roasted corn, oysters, pholourie and sno-cones. Trinidad & Tobago is located in the southeastern region of the Caribbean. With their careful approach to tourism, the dual island nation offers one of the last absolutely unspoiled Caribbean destinations. Trinidad, the 'cultural capital of the Caribbean,' is home to the world famous Carnival, the birth of the steel pan drum and Emmy Award Winning designer, for his work on the Opening Ceremony of the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, Peter Minshall. Tobago, sister island to Trinidad, is the quintessential Caribbean island with secluded beaches, quaint villages, award winning eco-attractions and private villas.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Seven wonders of Trinidad & Tobago - A Must See.
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