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Population 87596
This popular holiday spot at the southern tip of the Sunshine Coast was once a retirement haven. It now boasts a diverse population of retirees and young Brisbane commuters keen on the seaside lifestyle. The nearby beaches offer a variety of watersports – the calm waters of Golden Beach are especially popular with windsurfers. The fishing between Bribie Island and the mainland in Pumicestone Passage is excellent.
Visitor Information
7 Caloundra Rd; (07) 5420 6240 or 1800 644 969
Nearby national parks
Glass House Mountains National ParkOn the coastal plain north of Brisbane sits a collection of dramatic sheer-sided volcanic peaks that rise up out of verdant green forests...more
Kondalilla National ParkKondalilla, an Aboriginal word meaning 'rushing waters', is an apt name for this national park in the Sunshine Coast hinterland,...more
Noosa National ParkThe natural delights of Noosa National Park include spectacular coastal scenery, wildlife and wildflowers. Rocky headlands protect quiet...more
Nearby towns
MooloolabaMooloolaba is a popular holiday destination on the Sunshine Coast. Its fabulous beaches, restaurants, nightlife and resort-style shopping...more
BuderimBuderim is just inland from the Sunshine Coast, high on the fertile red soil of Buderim Mountain, a plateau overlooking the surrounding...more
MaroochydoreA popular beach resort, Maroochydore is also the business centre of the Sunshine Coast and home to the region's biggest shopping mall....more
In Town
Queensland Air Museum Founded by members of the Aviation Historical Society of Australia in 1973, this museum collects important relics of Qld's aviation heritage. Memorabilia on display includes old fighter planes and bombers. Airport, Pathfinder Dr; (07) 5492 5930.
Art Gallery: local and touring art exhibitions; open 10am–4pm Wed–Sun; Omrah Ave.
Ben Bennet Botanical Park: easy walks through natural bushland; Queen St.
Suncoast Helicopter Flights: over Glass House Mountains and Sunshine Coast; bookings on (07) 5499 6900.
Caloundra Cruises: morning, lunchtime and afternoon cruises, as well as sunset charters. Scenic Pumicestone Passage cruises have spectacular views of Bribie Island and Moreton Bay; bookings on (07) 5492 8280.
Blue Water Kayak Tours: paddle in the tranquil Moreton Bay Marine Park.
Currimundi Lake Conservation Park This unspoiled coastal park offers quiet walks beside the lake and through to the beach. Canoe and swim in the lake or see the finches and friarbirds in the remnant wallum heath. In spring the wildflowers are spectacular. Access from Coongara Espl; 4 km N.
Opals Down Under: opal-cutting demonstrations and 'scratch patch' where visitors fossick for their own gemstones; 14 km NW.
Aussie World: family fun-park in native garden setting, with over 30 rides and games, Side Show Alley and an Ettamogah Pub, based on Ken Maynard's cartoon; Palmview; 18 km NW.
Surrounding beaches: include patrolled beaches of Bulcock, Kings, and Dicky with the wreck of SS Dicky (1893); excellent fishing at Moffat and Shelly beaches.
Scenic drives: taking in the beaches to the north, the Blackall Range with art galleries and views of the Sunshine Coast, and the Glass House Mountains with magnificent walks and scenery; details from visitor centre.
Fishing spots near town
Mooloolaba 12 kmIt's 6am on the Mooloolaba waterfront behind Kawana Waters Hotel. The temperature is mild enough to be wearing shorts and a shirt. All is quiet amid the moored boats except for the eager anglers sitting around the... Find out more
Eco-friendly activities around town
Cycling the Sunshine Coast and hinterland 29 kmJoin a half-day or longer guided bike tour with Bicycle Tours of Queensland, particularly the popular Sunshine Coast ride or Maleny to Glass House Mountains. A back-up bus is included if it all gets too much.... Find out more
Golf courses around town
Twin Waters Golf Club 19 kmBy the end of the 1980s, Queensland's Sunshine Coast had a handful of good member clubs. In the '90s, as the region became home to Australia's fastest growing population, more golf courses and more... Find out more
Pacific Harbour Golf & Country Club 26 kmChallenging the best players without alienating casual and beginner golfers is the fine line every course designer treads in coming up with a new creation. One designer who does it better than most is Ross Watson. His... Find out more
Palmer Coolum Resort 27 kmResort courses are sometimes labelled, perhaps unfairly, as all being similar to one another: wide fairways, big undulating greens, large bunker schemes, the obligatory drinks cart. Some might even say a round of golf... Find out more
Cafes & restaurants around town
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Nearby breweries
Sunshine Coast Brewery 18 kmQueensland's longest-running microbrewery has been operating from an industrial estate on the outskirts of Maroochydore since 1998. It was established by Jim Robinson and Queensland craft-beer pioneer Graham Howard... Find out more
Campsites around town
Mission Point camping area (boat-based camping) 21 kmAccessible only by boat from Pumicestone Passage, there are 12 numbered sites at Mission Point, along with toilets, picnic tables and fireplaces; bring your own drinking water and firewood. Mission Point is north of... Find out more
Poverty Creek camping area 22 kmPoverty Creek campsite is a popular family area, with 12 numbered sites and a group camping area suitable for camper trailers. Bring your own drinking water and firewood. Access is via White Patch Espl (navigable by 4WD... Find out more
Coochin Creek camping and day-use area 24 kmA great find for those who enjoy fishing and boating, this flat and grassy site beside Coochin Creek is on Roys Rd, 3 km upstream from the Pumiceton Passage. Access is 9 km east of Beerwah and 4 km east of the Bruce Hwy.... Find out more
Gallagher Point camping area 24 kmOne of Bribie's smallest campsites, with just 6 numbered sites, this camping area is typically popular with backpackers who can easily access the grounds, just 3 km north of White Patch Ranger Headquarters. There... Find out more
Comboyuro Point camping area 37 kmWithin walking distance of the Bulwer township on the island's west coast, this site has 49 camping sites marked with totem poles and plenty of shade. Water is available, but it must be treated or boiled before... Find out more
North Point camping area 40 kmOn the northern tip of the island between Yellow Patch and Cape Moreton, this is a large grassy site close to the surf beach and within walking distance of Honeymoon Bay. The area is not accessible with a caravan or... Find out more
Caravan parks around town
Dicky Beach Family Holiday Park 2 kmThis is a popular beachside park adjoining a busy patrolled swimming beach. The park is across the road from a small shopping strip and a few minutes from the centre of Caloundra. For us, this is a great beachside base... Find out more
Mooloolaba Beach Holiday Park 13 kmThis park is split over two locations. The main section is in Parkyn Parade, while the smaller section is at Mooloolaba Beach. We think the beachside section has the best outlook of any park in Australia: it overlooks... Find out more
Cotton Tree Holiday Park 16 kmLocated along the waters edge at the mouth of the Maroochy River, this large council park has more than 400 tourist sites. It has a selection of eateries and shops immediately opposite the park entrance and is within... Find out more
BIG4 Forest Glen Holiday Resort 17 kmThis award-winning park is set on over 19 ha of parkland. There is a large pool, tennis court, squash court, minigolf and a licensed restaurant. The Bruce Highway is close by and the Sunshine Coast beaches are just 15... Find out more
Big4 Maroochy Palms Holiday Village 19 kmAcross the road from the Maroochy River, this very good quality park has much to offer. Book in here and enjoy the facilities, including the kids club, tennis court and pool, or relax and enjoy a cappuccino from the park... Find out more
Ocean View Caravan Park 20 kmHigh above the coastal plain with views to the sea, this park is being improved and further developed. Situated midway between Maleny and Landsborough, it is well located for those exploring the hinterland. Bookings are... Find out more
Mudjimba Beach Caravan Park 20 kmA quality council-operated establishment, this is a neat and well-laid out park in a quieter area just a short stroll from the beach. Bookings are required in peak periods and a minimum-length stay applies.... Find out more
Glasshouse Mountains Tourist Park 24 kmSet in a subtropical treed area, close to the picturesque Glass House Mountains, this park has all the basic requirements and is well located for those wanting to spend some time at Australia Zoo. Bookings are required... Find out more
Coolum Beach Caravan Park 30 kmThis is a popular beachfront holiday park just across the road from the centre of Coolum. Walk to the shops and restaurants, swim at the patrolled beach or soak up the sunshine, or do all three! Bookings are required in... Find out more
Bribie Island Caravan Park 31 kmA good quality park located on the ocean side of Bribie Island, this place is just a short walk from the shops and the surf club at Woorim. Bookings are required in peak periods and a minimum-length stay applies.... Find out more
Hotels, motels & B&Bs around town
Bluewater Point and Deepwater Point ResortThese twin resorts are at the head of a quiet inlet of the Mooloolah River at Jessica Haven. They offer two- and three-bedroom apartments for a maximum of 102 guests. There is a private marina, heated pool,... Find out more
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Dicky Beach Family Holiday ParkOne of the very few remaining holiday parks in Queensland with absolute frontage to a patrolled beach, this place caters to campers and caravanners, and has self-contained accommodation units with their own screened... Find out more
Eco-friendly places to stay around town
Glass House Mountains Eco-Lodge 24 kmThe simple, down-market rooms here include the use of old train carriages for a communal kitchen and group area. An old church has also been recycled, and all greywater and blackwater is used on site to irrigate the... Find out more
Rest areas around town
Landsborough park area 10 km
T/O 83km N of Brisbane (L) or 85km S of Gympie (R)
Under shady trees 500m off the highway via the Landsborough exit.
Coochin Creek camping area 13 km
T/O 95km S of Gympie (L)
In a bush setting in Beerburrum State Forest. Located 5km (partly unsealed) east of the highway via Bells Creek and Roys rds. For southbound only. Bookings required.
What's on around town
Country Market: Bulcock St; Sun.
City Show: May.
Cairns Cup: June.
Open Cockpit Weekend: July.
Taste of the Coast: food and wine festival; July.
Bowls Carnival: July–Aug.
Classic Boat Regatta: Aug.
Art and Craft Festival: Oct.
Music Festival: Oct.


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United Nations_ The Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, demanded more actions to implement the Paris Agreement, adopted two years ago, and demands a greater commitment to the so-called green companies, Radio Habana Cuba publishes.
We have made great progress in climate action in two thousand and seventeen, but much more is needed, the Portuguese diplomat said through his official Twitter account and shared a UN report on the subject.
People all over the planet are already experiencing the negative impact of climate change, according to the report, for example, with the gradual rise in sea level and extreme weather events.


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"Young Adventurers Read!," a program for youth in grades six to nine, features authors and a costume contest. The program focuses on the book, "Young Adventurers: Heroes, Explorers & Swashbucklers," an anthology that features 17 tales of teens saving the day in the past, the present, the future and in other worlds. Program participants are invited to come dressed as their favorite young adventurer. Prizes for the best-costumed male and best-costumed female will be a $25 Amazon gift card.


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Florida Yacht Sales & Use Tax Cap Is Approved!
- Last Updated on 03 July 2012
Effective July 1, 2010, the maximum tax on the sale or use of a boat or vessel is $18,000. Purchases made on or after July 1, 2010, are subject to the maximum $18,000 tax. The $18,000 cap includes both the State Sales & Use Tax and any applicable discretionary sales surtax ("County Surtax"). This brings Florida's boat dealers and brokers into parity with their competitors in other states and nearby countries, where sales taxes on boats have been far lower.
Adventure through the Okeechobee Waterway Locks
- Last Updated on 21 January 2014
Our adventure through the Okeechobee Waterway Locks! The weather was uncertain and extremely hot as we began our journey cruising from our dock in St. Petersburg, Florida, to our final destination of Riveria Beach, Florida. Fortunately, we had great weather and calm seas for cruising throughout the entire adventure. Our mission was to deliver a 32 Ft Albemarle 320 Express to it's excited new owners. The Albemarle would be placed on a ship for transport to St. Maarten, Dutch Antilles, Caribbean.
Enjoy our first experience of going through the Okeechobee Waterway Locks with the seasoned Captain Bob and Captain Shar Fillingham. They have made this trip many times; but each time find the trip amazing and the Florida Everglades beautiful.
All together, we travelled over 515 miles on water and land taking five wonderful days and creating a wonderful experience we will never forget.
By the way, the Albemarle was placed on the ship a few days after delivery to Riviera Beach, Florida, and arrived safely and in great condition in St. Maarten, Antilles.


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CODA OAS (classes 9, 41, 42, computers)
ARP (unregistered)
1 Indicates goods or services of the applicant only, unless those of the opponent are identical or so close as to be considered identical.
Appeals from OHIM
Deutsche Krankenversicherung AG v. OHIM (CFI; 7.06.01)
The application to register EUROHEALTH in class 36 for insurance services and financial affairs had been refused by the First Board of Appeal under Articles 7(1)(b) and (c). The CFI dismissed the appeal in relation to insurance services under Article 7(1)(c), but annulled the decision in relation to financial affairs. The CFI held that the mark was descriptive of health insurance services. The prefix "euro" only indicated that the services had a European character. Since the applicant did not distinguish between the different types of insurance services in its specification, it was appropriate to refuse the application as it related to those services as a whole. However, in relation to financial services, the CFI held that EUROHEALTH was not descriptive, the relationship between the mark and the services being too indeterminate and vague to be caught by the prohibition in Article 7(1)(c). Furthermore, since the Board of Appeal had not provided any additional reasons as to why the mark was not registrable under Article 7(1)(b), it was appropriate to annul that part of the Board's decision as well.
Telephone und Buch Verlags GmbH v. OHIM (CFI; 14.06.01)
The CFI held that UNIVERSALTELEFONBUCH (universal telephone directory) and UNIVERSALKOMMUNIKATIONSVERZEICHNIS (universal communications directory) were descriptive of the following goods and services: recorded memory media for data processing installations and apparatus, in particular tapes, disks, CD-ROMs (class 9), printed matter, reference works (class 16), publishing services, in particular the publication of texts, books, magazines, newspapers (class 41) and editing of written text (class 42). Therefore, the decision of the third Board of Appeal to refuse the applications in relation to the above goods/services under Article 7(1)(c) was upheld.
Ruf & Stier v. OHIM (CFI; 20.06.01)
The applicant for the trade mark DAKOTA paid the application fee 10 months late. The application was awarded a filing date on the date the fee was paid. The applicant applied for restitutio in integrum under Article 78 which was refused and the appeal dismissed first by the First Board of Appeal and then by the CFI.
Article 78 provides that an applicant "who, in spite of all due care required by the circumstances having been taken, was unable to observe a time-limit vis-à-vis the Office, shall upon application have his rights re-established ....". The CFI considered the evidence - but held that the oversight of one employee could not alone have accounted for the delay. The systems in place in Stier's office would normally have resulted in that error being noticed. Thus, not all due care within Article 78 had been taken.
The applicant also criticised the Office for not warning it of the time limit for payment of the application fee (Article 27). The CFI held that the agent, Stier, was well aware of the time limit and therefore the alleged defect, even if proven, was irrelevant. Finally, the rules (Rules 9(1) and (2)) relating to filing requirements were not relevant since this was a case under Article 78.
Passing off
Impact Plus Plc v. Impact Executives Ltd (Jacob J.; 17.05.01)
Impact Plus, a management consultancy, failed in its case of passing off against Impact Executives Ltd, an agency providing executives with temporary jobs. Jacob J. stressed that the law looks with a little more suspicion on a laudatory name. Therefore, since there was no evidence of actual confusion, the nearest the evidence came was that some of the witnesses were caused to wonder whether there was a connection between the parties, and further, there was no evidence of any confusion caused by third parties which used the name "Impact", the claim failed.
Protected geographical indications/Protected designations of origin
Consorzio Del Prosciutto Di Parma v. Asda Stores Ltd (Lords Nicholls, Hoffmann, Hope, Clyde and Scott; 8.2.01)
Asda sold packets of Parma ham, bought from a genuine source, but sliced and packaged in the UK. Under Italian law, sliced Parma ham could only be described as such if sliced and packaged in Parma under the supervision of the claimant. The claimant brought an action under EC Council Regulation 2081/92 (on the protection of designations of origin and geographical indications) and Regulation 1107/96 (which lists protected names, including, Prosciutto Di Parma. Under the Regulations, the claimant submitted a specification giving details of the method by which the ham should be produced before it could qualify as Parma ham. The claimant submitted that the Regulations and specification had direct effect in the UK and sought an injunction to stop Asda's activities. The Court of Appeal ([1999] FSR 563), upholding the decision at first instance ([1998] FSR 697), refused the application. The House of Lord was of the opinion that the matter was not acte claire. They referred to the ECJ the question of whether the Regulations, together with the specification, created a valid and directly enforceable Community right to prevent what Asda was doing.
Lord Hoffmann was of the opinion that the matter was straight forward and the Regulations did prevent what Asda's practice. Firstly, the Regulations set up a framework of Community rules, not principles, as the Court of Appeal concluded. Secondly, the specification made it clear that to be called Parma ham, the slicing and packaging could only be done in the Parma region and in the presence of the claimant. These rules were in place to guarantee to the consumer that the product was genuine. Thirdly, the Regulations were transparent. Although the specification was not published in the Official Journal and was in Italian, an interested party could easily find out that Prosciutto Di Parma was a PDO and then apply to the Commission or the claimant for a copy of the specification. Finally, the Regulations were valid. They were not a disguised restriction on trade as they were protecting the consumer by providing a guarantee of origin.
However, Lord Scott did not agree. He did not read the specification as barring Asda's practice. Once genuine Parma hams had been approved by and left the control of the claimant, there was a fair argument that the claimant's role had been discharged and it should not be able to control the manner in which the purchasers of such ham chose to sell to their purchasers. Secondly, it was not clear at what point in the history of a PDO the prohibition in article 4 of Regulation 2081/92 ceased (article 4 provides that "to be eligible to use ... a [PDO] ... an agricultural product or foodstuff must comply with a specification"). The ECJ decisions on exhaustion of trade mark rights and in the repackaging cases had to be relevant to this question due to the obvious similarity in the shared purpose of trade marks and PDO. It was not clear, but there must be a point at which a product marked with a PDO could be re-packaged and re-marketed. Finally, Lord Scott did not agree with Lord Hoffmann's conclusion that the Regulations were transparent. If prohibitions in a Regulation were to have wide effect, they should be published.
Written by Katharine Stephens and Rebecca Harrison.
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Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Kabe Exploration Inc., a San Diego oil and gas exploration company, said it received a tender offer from International Equity Partners Oil & Gas to acquire all of Kabe's common shares in a two-for-one share exchange.
The exchange ratio is based upon a share valuation of 15 cents per International Equity Partners shares which are Canadian Depository Receipts now offered at $3.27 in U.S. dollars in the European private placement market, the company said.
Kabe, whose shares trade on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board under KABX, said its management team would be retained as an integral part of the vision plan for Kabe. The company said it has until July 28 to hold a board meeting and decide whether to accept the tender offer and put the matter to shareholders for a proxy vote.
The transaction would be considered a merger and is expected to strengthen the balance sheet of Kabe, and increase shareholder value, the company said.
Kabe's stock closed July 15 at a penny giving the company a market capitalization of $1.85 million, according to Yahoo Finance.
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About Birds Tackle
Birds Tackle now a division of Birds Leisure Ltd was opened in 1981, and has built a reputation for efficient, friendly advice on all aspects of fishing. Our prices are competitive and we aim to match any genuine quote.
Our extensive range of bait includes carp and coarse baits, including casters, these are known as some of the crunchiest casters in the area. With all bait sold going through our strict preparation processes that ensures you get top quality bait! We also stock Lug, Rag, and Squid etc for you Sea Anglers too. Aims for this Site our aim is to provide you the best possible reliable service so feel free to telephone us on the number below with any suggestions or problems and we will try our upmost to help you. You can even email us and we will help!
Kevin Bird & Stacy Bird: These are the men who have pumped the money into this huge shop and funded this great web site. These are the people who pay the staff's wages, pay the bills, and give the staff their orders, sometimes anyways. Kevin isn't actually a fisherman but he helps out a lot in the shop so say hi to him! Maybe someone can take him fishing someday?
The shop itself is approx 5000sq ft and is one of the largest fishing tackle shops in East Anglia. Our staff are very friendly and helpful with each specialising in their own field and always happy to help. If you need advice then talk to one of the following...
Payment we accept all major credit and debit cards, the card terminals are contactless instore and we accept card and Paypal online.
Stacy Bird: Is one of the Directors of Birds Tackle instore he manages this website and all IT parts of the business. Fishing, he is at home on the French lakes catching monster carp to just under 56lb and 2016 saw a trip to Jurassic Mountain in Thailand where he bagged a 160lb Arapaima if you are considering at trip then he is the man to talk to.
David Mayhew: Store Manager, an all-round angler having spent a lot of time Carp fishing in his youth, he now spends more time targeting more traditional species like tench bream and roach.
Adam: (The Wee Man) His main pursuit is carp, he also fishes for most other species and likes a bit of sea fishing as well.
Mark: (Peter Griffin), Mark has a good knowledge of carp fishing and has recently ventured out onto the Suffolk beaches. Mark also went to Thailand Jurassic Mountain fishing and caught some cracking fish, if you are planning a fishing trip of a lifetime to Thailand then Mark is the man for advice.
Tom Bennington: Has experience in Carp fishing and match fishing catching some very good fish along the way. Tom heads up the Shooting department of the business and often is out shooting. He has had more beach casting rods then you can shake a stick at so if you are thinking of buying one Tom probably owned one at some point so he can advise.
Jack Miller: Our newest addition to staff, he fishes locally and was sponsored by a bait company. He has had some good catches and is knowledgeable in coarse and sea fishing.
Jack Newman: Loves to target the predator species, Pike and Perch and also likes to get on the Suffolk beaches. He has a good knowledge of the shooting side of the business. So can offer advice across the spectrum.
Jack Damant: Jack is one of our sponsored anglers, he has excelled in the match scene and most recently in 2016 won the junior Fish O Mania. He did his work experience here with us and now works Saturdays, if you are having trouble getting the silvers biting talk to Jack
The online shop never closes so feel free to buy whenever you like.
Shop Opening Hours
Monday to Wednesday 8:30am to 6pm
Thursday Late Night 8:30am till 8:30pm
Friday 8:30am to 6pm
Saturday 7:00am to 6pm
Sundays 9:30am to 4pm
We are also open late on Thursdays until 8.30pm and we open at 7am Saturday for the early birds.


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What is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow is the common name for lateral epicondylitis, an injury to the tendons on the outside of the elbow. This normally happens from repetitive strain or overuse of the area. Focussed stress where the tendon insert into the bone of the elbow are created as the muscles in the forearm combine to form the common extensor tendon. Damage can occur due to a single traumatic event, or over time due to repetitive stress and strain. The injury causes pain and inflammation around the elbow due to micro tears in the tendon. The injury will get worse if you continue doing the activity that triggers pain. Continual aggravation of the tendon can result in additional damage and even complete rupture of the tendon.
What causes Tennis Elbow?
Firstly, most patients who get tennis elbow are not tennis players. Any activity that excessively or repeatedly stresses the muscles that straighten the wrist and fingers can cause injury to the tendon. These include:
- Participation in racket sports
- Using a computer mouse and keyboard. Particularly if you have poor posture
- Climbing
- Gardening
- Manual occupation i.e. builder, carpentry, plumbing etc…
- Using musical instruments such as the guitar, piano or violin
- Pain and stiffness with bending and/or straightening the elbow.
- Pain on gripping the hand, picking up objects and opening jars
- Pain over the outside of the elbow, which may radiate further down the forearm.
- Grip weakness
What Treatment can I do at home?
You can help treat your symptoms at home, by following the suggestions below. The most important part of the treatment is to rest your injured tendon; you must stop or change the activity that is causing the problem.
Activity modification
- Improve your posture
- Improve your technique
- Changing grip size
- Have a work place assessment
- Strengthening exercises,*
- Stretching exercises*
- Eccentric loading of the tendon *
*your osteopath will discuss this with you.
Apply an ice pack to reduce the inflammation and pain. Apply the ice pack for approximately 10 minutes 2-3 times a day to the affected area. Ensure that you do not apply ice directly to the skin.
Preventing tennis elbow?
It is not always possible to stop 100% of cases from occurring, or prevent symptoms returning. However the follow will greatly reduce the risk.
- Keep the muscles in the forearm strong
- Keep the muscle supple
- Warm up before activities
- Stretch out after activities
- Try not to do the same activity for long periods of time; take regular breaks.
- If your job, sport or musical instrument requires repetitive fast movements , try to focus on relaxation within the forearm muscles.
- Seek advice early if you notice pain.


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It's not like I set out on purpose to read two iconic works of American literature in two consecutive weeks. No, really. Honest.
After reading Huckleberry Finn last week and As I Lay Dying this week, I'm starting to think with a Southern accent. Please send help. It's gettin' powerful bothersome.
It's been a long week here at Book to the Future headquarters. For the past six days, the temperature here has been over forty degrees. With no air conditioning, our little townhouse is more like a sauna. A sauna with piles of books against every wall. It's cooler now, but be warned – I'm operating on very little sleep here.
So, keeping that in mind: here are my thoughts on William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying. They mightn't make sense. Which is kind of fitting, actually, because this book doesn't make much sense either…
As I Lay Dying
by William Faulkner
Published in 1930
It's all James Joyce's fault. Him and that Virginia Woolf. After their experiments with stream of consciousness writing in the nineteen-tens and nineteen-twenties, all of a sudden, everyone wanted in. Stream of consciousness narrative caught on faster than the Snuggie. Within the space of a few years, everyone was doing it – with various degrees of success.
The problem with stream of consciousness writing is that, while it instantly makes the author look totally hip and happening, it's not exactly reader-friendly. Some authors make it pretty much impossible for the poor reader to follow what's going on (yes, Mr. Joyce, I'm talking about you) while others ensure it's easier for us to keep up with what's happening.
As I Lay Dying is a highly experimental, stream of consciousness novel. With a difference: it's narrated by a whopping fifteen different characters. That's fifteen different streams of consciousness.
The result? A strange combination of utter beauty and complete, brain-paralysing confusion. But somehow, it kinda works.
Meet the Bundrens – they're possibly the most dysfunctional family ever. Addie Bundren, mother of five, lies in her bed watching as her eldest son, Cash, builds her coffin outside her bedroom window. Meanwhile, her selfish husband is more concerned about earning money, and her seventeen-year-old daughter, Dewey Dell (yes, that's really her name…) is pregnant. To add to the family's problems, Addie's favourite son, Jewel, was born after an extra-marital affair that the family has never acknowledged. Vardaman, the youngest member of the Bundren family is too young to understand what's going on. And that leaves Darl. He narrates most of the book, and is perhaps the only sane member of the family. Except when he's not sane.
Addie made her husband promise her that when she died, the family would take her to a distant town to bury her among "her people". So, when she passes away, the family load Addie's coffin onto a wagon and set off for Jefferson, Mississippi.
Along the way, the Bundren family confront their fears, their desires, their insecurities – and acknowledge a few uncomfortable truths.
As I mentioned earlier, As I Lay Dying is narrated by fifteen different characters. We hear not only from the Bundrens themselves, but also from their neighbours, their acquaintances – even complete strangers. And each character speaks in their own Southern vernacular. With so many streams of consciousness at work, it's no wonder all the rivers the Bundrens attempt to cross on their journey are flooded.
Reading As I Lay Dying is like being a psychiatrist. You get to listen as, one by one, each of the book's narrators sits on your couch and tells you all their innermost secrets. I can't resist a book with multiple narrators. It's like they're speaking to you; confiding in you. For a voyeur like me, it's tantalising.
But here's where things get really interesting: the narration of As I Lay Dying is like an Escher painting: it's utterly implausible. For instance, on the first page, Darl describes the look on Jewel's face – even though he's just told us that he's walking behind Jewel. It gets weirder: Darl also narrates Addie's death, even though he's not actually present at the time. And later in the novel, Addie narrates a chapter herself, despite the fact that she's actually dead at the time.
I love interesting books. Books that make you smile and scratch your head in wonder.
As I continued to read, I kept scratching my head…but there were many moments in which I definitely struggled to keep the smile on my face. Keeping up with this book is a gargantuan effort at times. There's one chapter, narrated by Vardaman, the youngest son, that consists of only five words:
My mother is a fish (p. 76)
Err. Okay. Whatever.
Then, a few chapters later, again from Vardaman:
But my mother is a fish. Vernon seen it. He was there.
"Jewel's mother is a horse," Darl said.
"Then mine can be a fish, can't it, Darl?" I said.
Jewel is my brother.
"Then mine will have to be a horse, too" I said.
"Why?" Darl said. "If your pa is your pa, why does your ma have to be a horse just because Jewel's is?"
"Why does it?" I said. "Why does it, Darl?"
Darl is my brother.
"Then what is your ma, Darl?" I said.
"I haven't ere got one," Darl said. "Because if I had one, it is was. And if it is was, it can't be is. Can it?" (p. 90 and 91)
Just typing that out again made my head hurt. That's what you're up against when you're reading As I Lay Dying. Circular conversations. Unreliable characters narrating things that didn't really happen. And more.
I can really appreciate As I Lay Dying. There are aspects of it that really impressed me. But, then again, I don't like feeling totally, hopelessly lost when I'm reading, either. A little readerly confusion can be a good thing. But complete, total disorientation? Not so much.
As I Lay Dying is the kind of book that, upon finishing, begs to be re-read. I still have so many questions I'd like answered. But it's time for me to move on.
One day, I'll revisit this book and make up my mind how I feel about it. Until then, I'll remember As I Lay Dying as one of the most beautiful, but profoundly confusing books I've ever encountered.
Official Book to the Future Rating:
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Should you read it:
Hmm. This is a toughie. Every reader is different. I'll leave this one up to you.
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Racing was faster today in the gorgeous French countryside. Temperatures were warm, around 27 C (81 F), and scenery was beautiful. I grabbed the screen capture below with 102.5 km (63.7 mi) left (click on the image for a larger view).
That is just one of many lovely bucolic vistas the peloton could behold (through the trees!). I also enjoyed seeing Daniel Teklehaimanot of Eritrea making Africa proud as that continent's first person to don the polka dot jersey. I grabbed the image below with 91.5 km (56.9 mi) left (click on the image for a larger view).
Below is a comparison between today's reality and our comparison.
- Stage 7: 4h 27' 25" (actual), 4h 32' 22" (prediction), 04' 57" slow (1.85% error)
After the past three stages, I'm thrilled to be under 2% today! The average speed for the Manx Missile is given below.
- Stage 7: 11.87 m/s (42.74 kph or 26.56 mph)
Now that's more like it! The racing in the final 20 km (12 mi) was wonderful, and the last sprint with the world's best sprinters was exhilarating.
It's a great day for Great Britain with Mark Cavendish of the Isle of Man winning the stage and Chris Froome of Team Sky reclaiming the yellow jersey after Tony Martin broke his collarbone yesterday and had to withdraw from the Tour de France.
- Stage 8: 4h 19' 45" (prediction)
I hope the weather tomorrow is as perfect as it was today. Enjoy the final climb. It will whet your appetite for the real climbs to come!


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Near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pender's Division
Third Army Corps
—Army of Northern Virginia —
Army of Northern Virginia
Third Army Corps
Pender's Division Major Gen. William D. Pender
Brig. Gen. James H. Lane, Major Gen. I.R. Trimble
First Brigade - Col. Abner Perrin
Second Brigade - Brig. Gen. James H. Lane
Third Brigade - Brig. Gen. Edward L. Thomas
Fourth Brigade Brig. Gen. A.M. Scales, Lieut. Col. G.T. Gordon, Col. W. Lee J. Lowrance
Artillery Battalion Four Batteries - Major William T. Poague
July 1. The Division moved about 8 a.m. in the direction of Gettysburg following Heth's Division. A line of battle was formed on the right and left of the pike 3 miles from town. About 3 p.m. a part of Ewell's Corps appeared on the left and the Union forces making a strong demonstration an advance was ordered. Heth became vigorously engaged. The Division moved to the support passing through the lines forced the Union troops to Seminary Ridge. Scales's Brigade moved to the left flanking this position. The Union troops gave way retiring to Cemetery Ridge. The Division reformed on the Ridge the left resting on Fairfield Road.
July 2. In position on the Ridge not engaged except heavy skirmishing along the line.
July 3. During the morning two Brigades ordered to report to Lieut. Gen. Longstreet as a support to Gen. Pettigrew and were placed in rear of right of
July 4. The Division during the night took up the line of march.
Casualties, killed 262, wounded 1312, missing 116, Total 1690.
Erected 1909 by Gettysburg National Military Park Commission.
Location. 39° 49.305′ N, 77° 14.745′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is on West Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Located on the McMillan Woods section of Confederate Avenue in Gettysburg National Military Park. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brander's Battery - Pegram's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); McGraw's Battery - Pegram's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Grandy's Battery - Garnett's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Perrin's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Lane's Brigade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zimmerman's Battery - Pegram's Battalion (about 400 feet away); Moore's Battery - Garnett's Battalion (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Also see . . .
1. The Division's Official Report. General Pender was mortally wounded on July 2, leading the Division in an assault on Cemetery Ridge. A wound to his thigh led to further complications, and the bleeding took his life on July 18, 1863. General Tremble, who replaced Pender, was badly wounded on July 3, leading the Division. Tremble's leg had to be amputated, and for fear of infection, he was left behind and captured by Federals. As a result of this attrition, the official report of the Division was written by Maj. Joseph A. Engelhard, the assistant Adjutant-General of the Division. (Submitted on September 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Seminary Ridge - Day Two. A National Park Service virtual tour stop. (Submitted on September 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Categories. • War, US Civil •
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on September 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 871 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.


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New World - The World Series by Stacey Thompson-Geer
When your fighting Vampires and Werewolves, all bets are off. Lily is tough and likes to be in control, but when she's sent on a mission to talk truce with the Werewolves, something happens tha will change the world she lives in. Look for Captive, the next story in the series, coming soon.
When I was a child, the world was different. People had control of their lives. They could go out in the sun and not worry. They could go about their daily lives without worrying they would be found and killed. I wanted more than anything for that world to still be, but the truth was, I lived in a different world and it would never be the same again.
I hid in the shadows as the animal sniffed the ground. There was only one real way to tell it this dog was really a dog and not a shifter, look it in the eyes. This also was a dangerous thing, because it could kill in seconds.
I waited, shotgun at my side, for a good shot, just in case. When our eyes met, I pulled the trigger and watched it rip through him. He yelped and reared back, but the blood poured out of the gaping wound on his body fell to the concrete.
My breathing slowed and I stepped over the body. The sun was up, but there were still things to fear on the street. Vampires were the least of my worries. I walked passed the burnt out buildings at the edge of the city and made my way back to my hidden home.
I had heard there were pockets of supernaturals on our side, but when the uprising came, there was nothing we could do. Most of the humans died bloody from those that wanted power, but some of us made it. We survived to face something far worse.
The buildings got smaller as I walked until I was almost at the entrance. I had to remember where to step in order to miss the land mines placed in the courtyard around the old train station. None of us had any idea if they knew where we stayed, but we didn't want to chance not having a little bit of defense.
The old brick gates were shut tight in front of me. When I got to them, I didn't have to tell them who I was. They all knew me and why I left when I did.
"Lily, I'm glad you made it back," The voice said behind the wall. I could see the eyes of the person talking and recognized it as my friend, Sterling. "I'm always waiting for the day I'll find out your dead."
"Sorry to disappoint." I waited as the door opened for me to walk in. When is swung open, I could see him standing there with his AK 47 in hand. He almost never let it leave his side. He was a good looking guy with stark black hair slicked back on his head. He had a cigar sticking out of his mouth while he smiled.
"Did you find anything out there?" He pulled the cigar out of his mouth while he talked.
"Not much. A shifter chewing on some old trash. That's about it," I said thinking about the scene I had just dealt with.
"I am glad you came back." There was a small amount of happiness in his voice. We had met a long time ago when my mother had died. He kept me alive when I thought I was going to die.
We made our way past the guards and down the stairs to the lower levels. The lights flickered behind us as we walked. I could hear the roar of the generators as they worked to keep the electricity on in the lower levels.
"There are some things we need to talk about," He threw his cigar to the floor and stepped on it with his black combat boots to make sure it was out.
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Very spacious, bright convertible 3 bedroom home. Large gallery entrance, grand living room and dining area that can be converted to a third bedroom. High floor, 10' ceiling home with beautiful west facing city views. Ideal split layout with 2 large bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms. Includes 5 walk-in closets and service entrance, w/d allowed. 200 East 57th is an elegant, full-service co-op in great central location with expansive landscaped roof deck and well appointed fitness center. Guests are welcomed through an inviting lobby to be renovated with no assessment and landscaped garden seen through floor to ceiling windows. This pet friendly building features a resident manager, 24-hour doorman, concierge, on-site parking garage, bike room and storage. Just steps to Whole Foods, restaurants, Bloomingdale's, Madison and Fifth Avenues, galleries, transportation and Central Park. Maintenance includes utilities and cable. Broker/Owner.
This listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman
Property Details
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Price: $1,441,000
Neighborhood: Midtown
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Pets Allowed
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Approximate Sq. Feet: 1,500
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Growing tomatoes from seeds is not very difficult. There are some stages to be followed and a lot of patience, so that the results should be satisfying. Here are the steps you should take to growing tomatoes from seeds and in the next posts I'll give you some advice about the cultivation of tomatoes.
- First you have to decide what type of tomatoes you want to plant in your own garden. It's a difficult choice because there are many types of tomato seeds. To see exactly the types of seeds, you can visit the page dedicated to this. After you decide about the type, you have to buy: seeds, soil, pots and other useful tools that you can find on the page. This should be done in January and the first part of February.
- In February you have to plant the seeds. There are details about this activity here. There are some steps that have to be taken and my advice is for you to read carefully the article and start working after, so that you won't damage the seeds you have bought.
- After 3-4 weeks, when the seedlings have 2 real leaves, put each seedling in a separate pot. You can find out how to do this here.
- Until the weather is suitable for planting the seeds in the garden, you have to start preparing the ground layers. And you have to do this carefully if you want to have good crops. Read here about preparing the layers.
- After 2 months and a half from planting the seedlings, they can be re-planted in the garden. This has to be done with care and patience, not to damage the young plants.
- The layers with tomatoes must always be located to the south as they need sun. Until the plant is mature and the tomatoes can be picked up, all you have to do is to clean them from time to time and water them 2 times a day (in the morning and in the evening) and, of course, sprinkle them with natural solutions against pests.
- If everything goes smooth, at the middle of August, you can pick up the tomatoes.
These are the steps to take when cultivating your own tomatoes. This is the short version of what you have to do. For each stage there will be other steps, that I will detail soon.
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Dear Amy: Many years ago my family lived in a communist country. My wife and I faced many challenges to come to the United States.
After coming here, our main goal was the well-being of our daughter. She got a college degree and is now a successful professional, married and with a daughter of her own.
My wife died 25 years ago. I live alone on the West Coast. My daughter lives in the Northeast.
After I retired, like millions of elderly people I wanted to relocate close to my only child and grandchild. I don't need financial help; my only desire is to see them at least once a month.
Unfortunately, my daughter does not want me to live close to her or even to visit them (I told her that I will stay in a hotel) because my presence "makes her nervous."
I asked many times what are the things she does not like and expressed readiness to correct my behavior. No answer from her. I have never interfered in her life. She wrote that she is grateful to me for what I did raising her and that she loves me (but does not want to see me). I am devastated. What should I do?
— Lonely
Dear Lonely: In a way, your daughter has chosen exile from her home; there may be something about this impulse that you understand (more than you realize). If you want to visit her, then you should plan a trip to her area and let her know several days ahead of time that you will be in town and would like to see her.
This would take some bravery on your part, but I do believe that even if this does not result in a reconciliation, you would feel better knowing that you tried. Give her the opportunity to express herself and be open to talking, even if you don't like what you hear.
Beyond that, you should do your utmost to build a life for yourself wherever you want to live. Make an effort to join organizations, develop friendships with people your own age and reach out to people from your home country who live in the States (if you would feel comfortable).
Dear Amy: I'm responding to the issue of texting while at a social gathering. The reason this is rude is because of the message it conveys: "Your gathering isn't worthy of my whole attention."
The host is expending effort and expense to stage a worthwhile event, and the gracious guest should convey (in word and deed) that there is no place he or she would rather be.
What should a host do when a guest is sitting on the sofa texting? Option one is ignore it but also never invite the person back. Option two is to attempt to draw the guest into conversation with others. Option three is to sidle up to the guest and say, "I'm sorry you aren't able to be here for the party." If the guest doesn't correct his or her behavior, do not invite the person back.
The most important gift a guest can give a host is his or her genuine presence. That is what the guest is agreeing to provide when the invitation is accepted.
— Present and Accountable
Dear Present: I absolutely agree. Thank you.
Dear Amy: I am responding to your answer to "PO'd Husband," who wrote concerning his wife not being able to resist the candies in her sightline at work.
I think your response was wrong and insensitive. There is research about food as an addiction, some of it done at Yale, where it has been found that flour and sugar are as powerful addictions as alcohol and drugs.
I would have hoped you would know this and given a more "medical" and appropriate response.
— Lisa
Dear Lisa: Unlike alcohol and drugs, which are not necessary for human consumption, each of us has to struggle to control ourselves around the various "addictive" foods we encounter, because we all have to eat in order to live. I don't believe in legislating against every conceivable personal choice in the workplace.


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Sweet and soft, her voice made me melt. I cried harder. I can't let go. I can't.
And then she was mean.
I helped her up for a smoke. Got her some wine. Sat behind her and rubbed her back, held her in my arms.
Are you going to get through this?
I am, Mom.
Doesn't seem like you are going to be all right. Seems like you're never going to be all right.
Yes, Mom. I will. I'll be okay.
Doesn't seem like it.
A long pause. Another drag off of the cigarette. She stops to look at her hand. It is unfamiliar in it's present state. She had such beautiful hands once. Now they are red and white, bruised and swollen.
This is a nice room, she said. I like being in this room.
It's very beautiful, I agreed. I wonder if she knows who she is talking to. Where she is.
All the time I'm holding her, rubbing her back.
I love you, Mom.
She took another drag of her cigarette. Slowly raised the wine glass up to her lips. It is clear swallowing is almost impossible. She says nothing.
I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry I hurt you.
Another long drag of the cigarette.
You're not one to say that, she said.
In a second, I am remined of how selfish I am.
After one more long, painful sip of wine, I help her get back down.
Lying down, I tell her I'm sorry. Again. Tell her I love her.
You really hurt me, she said.
I know, I said. I'm still rubbing her back.
I'm sorry you drove so long but I'm going back to sleep now.
I just wanted to say goodbye, Mom. And let you know I love you.
Her eyes closed.
I stayed a while, rubbing her back. I got up to leave.
I cried in the living room for a while. I'm really saying goodbye. Really saying goodbye. And she won't say she loves me. Not once. I feel myself wanting to go in and ask her if she loves me. Do you love me, Mom? And it feels so pathetic and sad. Am I going to hear the words? One last time?
I went back in and wanted desperately to hear the words I love you, Sara. I wanted to hear it so much. I wanted to beg for it.
I didn't.
I sat on the bed and she opened her eyes briefly.
You're doing what Granddaddy did, aren't you?
My grandfather, her father, starved himself to death. Refused liquids. Took a long, painful week to die. She held his hand the whole way.
No, she said, I really can't eat.
Well, you've never been much of an eater, I say smiling.
She doesn't respond.
It's okay not to eat, mom. It's okay to let go. Just let go.
She doesn't respond. I'm not sure if she's asleep again. I lean over and kiss her forehead. Goodbye. I love you.
She opens her eyes wide and I think I'll hear something and she says, Keep the door open, please. I hate being shut in here.
And closed her eyes again. I sat for a long moment. Looked at her. Held her hand.
I left.
A moment of kindness. A brief, amazing moment. I've lived my whole life for those moments. When she loved me in such a wonderful way. With clarity. And then it would be gone.
I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry I hurt you so much.


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The Assn. of Volleyball Professionals season is over, but April Ross and Jennifer Kessy continue to win pro tournaments on the sand.
Ross, a former Newport Harbor High star, and Kessy captured the women's title at the Cincinnati Players Championship Sunday.
When the AVP folded last month there was still a desire to put on a Labor Day weekend tournament at recently completed Hahana Beach Sports Complex in Columbia Township. The prize money was lowered for the event. Ross and Kessy reportedly shared $10,000, as opposed to the usual $20,000 for winning an AVP event.
Ross and Kessy defeated Annett Davis and Jenny Johnson Jordan in the final, 21-18, 21-12. Ross and Kessy were the best women's AVP team all year, winning four of the six tournaments they played.


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Jade - posted on 06/26/2013 ( 2 moms have responded )
My 7 week old boy is not sleeping at all!! He was bad as a newborn but getting worse!!! I have tried everything! He will sleep from 10 to 30 mins every 4 hours if I'm lucky. I have tried hungry milk and now on comfort due to colic. I have tried swaddling, sleep bags, moving from a Moses basket to a Crib as he is a big baby he had nearly out grown the basket. He is feeding every 2 hours a 4 oz bottle.
I'm a single parent and in need of help as he just won't settle. He will sleep if he is on me but as soon as I put him down he wakes screaming. In the day when his awake he won't play he just wants cuddling.


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I thought the henchman saying it was hackneyed was Gerber saying the plot was not his choice.ReplyDelete
Henchmen are probably from a country where the buildings are only 1 or 2 floors high. Silly Arabs, buildings can be higher.
No, hostages were held until Reagan was crowned.
Of course no excitement for a Dr Strange movie but I'll bet you'll want a Brother Voodoo movie. Actually I would too if done in the Blaxploitation way.
Really, TCM, you didn't realize the TV Hulk was crap? I was a kid then too and I knew it was shit, he didn't jump, he wasn't bullet proof, he didn't talk, he was gamma irradiated by sunspots, he wasn't hounded by the military, chased by a lone reporter.
What? what? They don't dress stereotypical? Have you not seen TV, I mean the news? Almost anytime they show an Arab back in his home country he's wearing the sheets. They show up at the UN with sheets. Haven't you seen them in real life? Even walking down the streets in New York City you'll see them in sheets.
How was Ahab the Arab racist?
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The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees at its regularly scheduled meeting on the Carbondale campus Thursday, March 19, approved a contract to remodel the student lab in the SIU School of Dental Medicine's (SIU SDM) Dental Clinic Building on the Alton campus. It also approved planning for development of an Edwardsville campus dental clinic.
The SIU SDM student lab renovation will replace existing dental casework including provisions for ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance, installing new electrical, natural gas and compressed air for each lab station, and replacing flooring, ceiling pads and general lighting.
The SIU SDM project will be funded from the dental clinic operations fund and the dental equipment fee. R&W Builder's Inc., of Belleville, is the general contractor with a bid of $475,000.
The development of an Edwardsville campus dental clinic will require renovating 195 University Park Dr. The clinic will be primarily used to accommodate the SDM's newly approved International Advanced Placement Program. The clinic's lab space will accommodate the international students for their 12-week, intensive clinical certification course, which is required prior to their matriculation as a Year-3 dental student.
The Edwardsville clinic will accommodate various clinical rotations, primarily for graduate students. This will free necessary chair space at the Alton main clinic to accommodate the international program students with their cohort class. The clinic will also accommodate expansion of existing postdoctoral training programs as well as the possibly adding new programs.
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So the first thing I'd like to do, I guess you could say, is brag a little bit about myself. I'm so proud of everything I've done this semester.
- I have visited 8 countries and 14 cities
- Spain (Sevilla, Cadiz, Cordoba, Granada, Madrid, Barcelona)
- France (Paris)
- Ireland (Dublin and the country side)
- Italy (Venice and Rome)
- Germany (Berlin)
- Czech Republic (Prague)
- England (London)
- Portugal (Lisbon)
- I no have the confidence to get around in any city in the world no matter the language or transportation. Whether its a metro, plane, bus, taxi, boat or by foot with only a map in my hand I KNOW I can get around. Something I NEVER would have known how to do before this trip.
- I have overcome the obstacle of not always having the choice/say in the things that I want/need to live comfortably.
- Not being able to chose what I was fed (hotdogs, hamburgers, fries, pizza, every night for dinner)
- Not being able to chose when I ate (11pm dinner every night)
- Not being able to do my own laundry or ask to have it done. Having to go 2-3 weeks with dirty clothes.
- Not being able to say, mom, unclog the sink, thats disgusting. Or dad seriously, do not shave (or smoke) in the clogged sink.
- I have lived thousands of miles away from my family and friends for 4.5 months by myself in an unknown and different city and have discovered what it means to truly be an independent person
- I can now speak Spanish fluently. Even if I don't know a word (which there are still lots of words I don't know, I have the ability and high level vocabulary that I can successfully talk around the word and describe it until my listener understands what I am talking about.
- I understand and comprehend the worst Spanish accent there is (Andalusian!...Ask ANY Spanaird and they will salute you if you can understand Andalusian dialect). They cut off their "s" and "t" and say "th" for "z" and "s". Instead of hasta luego, its said "aa lue", another example is when they say "ya esta", it is pronounce "yata"
- I can even pick up a few speech impediments that a normal listener to Spanish couldn't. (Alaina couldn't hear any difference when a Spanish girl obviously was slurring her "s")
I also thought it might be fun to do a fake award ceremony and tell you my favorites/worsts/tops/and bottoms of everything I was able to see in Europe. I do this because people always ask me what my favorite city was. There is NO answer to that because they were all different and unique in their own way. I really don't have a favorite, but I thought I'd share my favorite aspects of each city.
Best Hostel
1. Dublin
2. Rome
Worst Hostel
Best Nightlife
Best Church
1.Basilica San Marco-Venice
2.St. James-Prague
3.St. Peter's Basilica-Rome
(Runner Up- Madrid)
Best Parks
Best Touristy Attractions
Best Food
Worst Metro
Best Metro
1. Sevilla (one year old, only one line)
2.Paris (best biggest metro)
Friendliest Citizens
Rudest Citizens
Best people met in the hostels
1. Barcelona
Yay! I can't believe I'm done with my semester abroad already! It has gone by so fast and I had such a wonderful experience. I've caught the travel bug and already have 2 future trips planned out. I want to see the world now and these past 4.5 months have really given me a step up to get out in the world and do so!!! It was the semester of a lifetime and I am so thankful to have been given the chance to travel abroad!


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BOSTON -- To make room for Carl Crawford, the Red Sox designated utility man Brent Lillibridge for assignment on Monday.
BOSTON -- To make room for Carl Crawford, the Red Sox designated utility man Brent Lillibridge for assignment on Monday.
It was a particularly ironic day for Lillibridge to be designated, considering he came to the Red Sox as part of the deal for Kevin Youkilis. Youkilis was back at Fenway Park for the first time on Monday night.
"We discussed a few options and that seemed like the one that was the best in this situation," said manager Bobby Valentine. "It just seemed like he could do what we wanted him to do, but it's a thing that we need the least right now."
Lillibridge's greatest asset is his versatility, as he can play every position except pitcher and catcher. The Red Sox, however, have plenty of depth in the outfield now with Jacoby Ellsbury and Crawford back, and Nick Punto and Pedro Ciriaco also possess the ability to play multiple positions on the infield.
About the only place Lillibridge was the first backup was first base, where he started for Adrian Gonzalez on Saturday. Gonzalez, however, has gotten over his back spasms for the most part, and Valentine is confident Punto, David Ortiz and Jarrod Saltalamacchia give him enough depth at first.
Lillibridge did not have any remaining minor-league options, and Boston needed to clear a spot on both the 25- and 40-man rosters for Crawford, who was on the 60-day disabled list.
Lillibridge tweeted, "Been a crazy year and looking forward to being where I am supposed to be. God has complete control of all of this and I can't wait!"
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With summer on the horizon, it's only natural to want to escape the office and find refuge at the nearest beach, or better yet, one that's in a tropical locale. But if your economic stimulus check isn't likely to make your dream Caribbean vacation a reality, the next best thing to being in Jamaica is to eat like you're in Jamaica.
After all, it's what David Lawrence does nearly every night. Chef of 1300 on Fillmore, a contemporary soul-food restaurant in San Francisco, Lawrence's work schedule is enough to make the 9-to-5 gig look easy.
"The restaurant is open every day of the week, so I never have a whole day off," he says. That's why he and his wife, Monetta White, eat an early dinner together, before Lawrence heads to the restaurant for nightly service. He doesn't have to worry about a commute - the couple live in an apartment directly upstairs.
White and Lawrence are both Jamaican. Lawrence grew up just northwest of London in Wembley, in a home where his Jamaican heritage and culture were a large part of daily life. For him, the traditional cuisine of his parents' homeland, such as Jamaican Curry Chicken, is the ultimate comfort food, and the perfect treat on his short breaks between afternoon prep work and the busy dinner shift.
With his Jamaican heritage, childhood in England, French culinary training, and interest in southern cuisine, Lawrence's cooking style is diverse and imaginative. Dishes at 1300 on Fillmore, such as the crispy sweetbreads with morel cream and cast-iron skillet corn bread - showcase his ability to pair soulful and refined ingredients.
His interest in cooking began at a young age. "I was 13 or 14 years old. My mom and dad separated when I was pretty young," so helping his family became a necessity, he says. Soon, necessity turned to passion.
"My hero was Graham Kerr, from 'The Galloping Gourmet.' I loved his TV show," says Lawrence. Cooking also became a pastime with his brother. "On Saturdays, we used to make cheesecakes. We'd make two; one was for Saturday and one was for Sunday."
After finishing secondary school, Lawrence enrolled in the Westminster College culinary program, taking the advice of a chef he'd been working with. "We went to school one day a week, then worked five days, with one day off in the middle." He then went on to work under the Roux brothers at Le Gavroche, the first restaurant in England to receive three Michelin stars. When the restaurant closed for month-long renovations, he took the opportunity to visit some friends in San Francisco, and connected with the Bay Area.
Since moving to the city in 1988, he's worked in a number of well-known kitchens, including 231 Ellsworth in San Mateo and Carnelian Room in San Francisco. He was also a chef instructor at the California Culinary Academy before opening 1300 on Fillmore.
With work keeping him downstairs much of the day, White will often prepare dinner. She likes to stick to family recipes, many of which she learned from Lawrence's mother. But, "Jamaican cooks never write anything down," says Lawrence, so White learned her mother-in-law's recipes mostly by watching.
"They put in a little of this, a little of that," she says. "You can never really get a dish to be the way they did it exactly, but you get it as close as it's going to get."
Jamaican Curry Chicken, a stew-like dish bursting with warm spices and comforting flavor, is a favorite. In the morning, Lawrence or White will prepare fresh curry powder - a mixture of cumin, mustard seeds, fenugreek, anise, coriander and allspice. The curry, along with onions, garlic and ginger is rubbed all over the chicken, to be absorbed during the day.
About 90 minutes before mealtime, the chicken is browned in a large cast-iron pot, called a Dutchie. Deeper than a normal Dutch oven, the pot is thick sided, which makes it an extremely versatile cooking tool. "You can use it for frying, stewing, braising, making cornbread," says Lawrence. "It goes from stovetop to oven, and stays very, very hot."
Once browned, the remnants of the seasoning, chicken stock, lime juice and butter are all added into the pot, and the meat cooks for about an hour until it's fork-tender. "The vegetables and herbs all become part of the garnish, and part of the sauce," says Lawrence. Though not soupy, the dish yields plenty of sauce to douse over the finished chicken.
While the chicken braises, the couple will prepare rice and peas. An unknowing dinner guest might be surprised to find that in Jamaican cuisine, "peas" normally refers to red kidney beans, though other varieties like black-eyed peas or gungo peas (also known as pigeon peas) can also be used. To prepare the rice, Lawrence begins by washing the grains for several minutes, to rid them of any excess starch which can make the rice sticky.
"Jamaicans normally wash the rice for hours," he says, even when using simple long-grain rice. Along with onions and a fiery Scotch bonnet chile, Lawrence also adds coconut cream to the simmering rice and peas. The "cream," a powdery substance consisting of coconut that's been shredded and dried, has a pungent yet delicate coconut flavor. Lawrence gets his at specialty Caribbean stores, like Art's Jamaican Market in Oakland (4042 Broadway, at 41st; 510-652-2168). Coconut milk can be used, though the flavor won't be as intense.
Throughout the Caribbean, meals like this are nearly always served with a salad of leafy green lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, thinly sliced onions and a simple red wine vinaigrette - a refreshing, cooling side dish to the often boldly flavored main courses.
"This is a Jamaican meal right here," says White of the menu. "The only thing that's missing is some plantain and a Red Stripe."
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Jamaican Curry Chicken
Serves 4
This recipe calls for Scotch bonnet chile, the exceptionally hot pepper used throughout Jamaican cuisine. If you can't find Scotch bonnets, habanero can be substituted. Be sure to wear gloves when you work with these chiles - they're fiery enough to irritate the skin upon contact.
- Jamaican Curry Powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds
- 1 tablespoon anise seed
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1/2 tablespoon allspice
- 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
- The chicken
- -- One 5-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- -- Kosher salt, to taste
- -- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced thin
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 medium Scotch bonnet or habanero chile pepper, minced (or to taste)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- -- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the curry powder: Toast the cumin, mustard, fenugreek, anise, black peppercorns, coriander seeds and allspice in a small dry skillet over high heat until the spices have released their aromas. Remove from heat and cool. Grind in a spice grinder and then combine with the turmeric in a small bowl.
For the chicken: In a medium-size bowl, season the chicken with the curry powder mix, as well as the salt and pepper. Add the onions, garlic, ginger, chopped thyme and chile pepper to the chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours - though all day or overnight will add even more flavor.
When you're ready to cook the chicken, heat the oil in a large, heavy bottomed, well-insulated pot over high heat (cast iron or enameled cast iron will be best). Using tongs, shake the excess seasoning off each piece of chicken, letting it fall back into the bowl. Add the chicken to the pot and brown each side. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your pot. Once all the chicken has been browned, remove it to a plate and set aside.
Scrape the excess chicken seasoning from the bowl into the pan. Cook 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom, then add the lime juice. Add the chicken pieces and any accumulated juices back to the pot, along with the stock and butter. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer the chicken with the pot partially covered, until the chicken is tender and falling off the bone, about 1-1 1/2 hours.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Skim the top of the liquid occasionally to remove any extra fat.
Serve with Jamaican Rice & Peas.
Per serving: 645 calories, 78 g protein, 15 g carbohydrate, 29 g fat (7 g saturated), 223 mg cholesterol, 228 mg sodium, 3 g fiber.
Jamaican Rice & Peas
Serves 8
In Jamaican cuisine, "peas" usually refers to kidney beans or some other type of small bean.
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1/2 pound dried red kidney beans, soaked in water overnight
- -- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 14 ounce can unsweetened coconut milk (see Note)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (or habanero), halved and
- seeded
- -- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions: In a fine mesh strainer, wash the rice in cold running water for 5 minutes. This helps remove excess starch from the rice, and prevents it from becoming gummy or sticky. Set the rice aside to drain.
Put the kidney beans in a medium-size pot and add enough water to cover them by an inch or two. Salt the water liberally. Boil 30-45 minutes, until the beans are tender. Drain and set aside.
In a separate pot, saute the rice in the vegetable oil until opaque, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the onion and saute until slightly tender, about 2 minutes. Combine the coconut milk with the water and add to the pot. Add the garlic, thyme, bay leaf and the Scotch bonnet pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 15-20 minutes, until all the liquid is absorbed. Fluff rice with fork and fold in the beans. Remove the chile pepper and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Note: Coconut "cream" powder is a dry packaged product that can be found at Caribbean stores such as Art's Jamaican Market, 4042 Broadway (at 41st, Oakland); (510) 652-2168. If using, substitute 2 cups water for the coconut milk and water. After the rice has cooked 10 minutes, stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons of the coconut powder, then continue cooking for another 5 to 10 minutes or until rice is tender.
Per serving: 215 calories, 4 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate, 13 g fat (10 g saturated), 0 cholesterol, 9 mg sodium, 1 g fiber.


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With full government support for environmental conservation, Malaysia has managed to rapidly develop while conserving its biodiversity. The country still boasts of 53% forest cover of the total land surface and is jealously protecting this tree cover.
This is a lesson to the developing countries that we do not have to destroy the biodiversity in order to develop but to sustainably utilize our natural resources.
On tourism, Malaysia receives about 24 million tourists with Sabah state alone relieving more than 3 million a year. This is because the Malaysian government has invested heavily in tourism infrastructure including roads, nature trails, and canopy walks, tourism sites which facilitate easy and clean tourism. Besides, there are efforts to encourage domestic tourism and involving local people in participating in tourism through homestays and one village one product.