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World's oldest person: an 'extra-precious' BaptistDUANVALE, Jamaica (BP) -- What has the world's oldest person, Violet Mosse-Brown, age 117, done nearly all her life?
She has been a faithful, industrious church member, according to the Jamaica Baptist Reporter of the Jamaica Baptist Union.
Mosse-Brown, baptized at age 13, became the world's oldest person after the April 15 death of Emma Morano of Italy, also 117. Morano was born on Nov. 29, 1899 and was the last living person born during the 1800s prior to her death. Mosse-Brown was born on March 30, 1900, in Duanvale in northwest Jamaica, 47 kilometers east of Montego Bay. Read More
TRUSTEES: Lemke named to NOBTS assessment roleNEW ORLEANS (BP) -- New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary trustees approved three administrators for new roles and elected two faculty members during their spring meeting April 12.
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A widow's words of forgiveness remain a vivid example of the Gospel 10 years after the slaying of three Christians in Malatya, Turkey. Read More
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Christian comedian Chonda Pierce's second documentary film, "Enough," will show for one night only on April 25 in more than 800 theaters in the U.S. Read More
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Southern Baptists, Randy Davis notes, have maintained a focus on global evangelism, ministerial preparation and benevolent ministries like orphan care for nine decades through the Cooperative Program. Still today, the resources "to shake this world from beneath the dark veil of spiritual lostness currently reside within our churches," he writes. Read More


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Who says you can't go home again? Now that Fringe's Olivia knows she's actually a captive in Walternate's wild world, it's time for our heroine to head back to the universe she belongs in.
"Olivia just needs to find someone she can trust," says Anna Torv, whose Agent Dunham has spent the bulk of Season 3 on the other side — being brainwashed and experimented on by Walternate — while her doppelgänger (aka Bolivia) was over here, working as a secret agent within Fringe Division by day and rocking an unsuspecting Peter's world by night. Thankfully, her time in the alt-verse has allowed Olivia to line up a few allies to aid in her escape, including, of all people, alt-Broyles.
"I figure out that she knows who she really is," reveals Lance Reddick, adding that his by-the-book Fringe Division leader ultimately opts to betray his country after uncovering Walternate's wicked plan to get his hands on the Cortexiphan in Olivia's system. "He decides to save Olivia because they're about to dissect her. She is the only one they have ever found who can cross back and forth between universes safely without any of the effects, and they want to know why."
Back in this world, things are looking just as grim for Bolivia. With her cover blown and unable to secure an extraction back to the alternate universe, the Mata Hari winds up in federal custody and facing trial. But then something sick and certifiably Fringe occurs to send our home team into a tizzy. "Shock, horror, all of that," is all Reddick will reveal of the twist.
Once the dust settles and both women are back where they belong, it won't be long before even more shock and horror set in. After all, Peter's got some 'splaining to do about what he's been up to — and who he's been getting down with — since the real Olivia's been gone.
"The last interaction he had with Olivia was, 'I'm not quite sure how I feel about you, but I'm gonna take a huge emotional gamble on what we could be,'" says Joshua Jackson. "Now the payoff for that gamble was that he actually did fall in love, just not with the woman he was signing on for. How do you broach that conversation?"
He's not the only one feeling conflicted. "When our Olivia comes back, you'll see how we all change suddenly, how the relationships will change. We have got to reestablish the game rules for the team," says John Noble of the impact Walternate's spy will have on the crew. "It will be really interesting to see how the Peter-Olivia situation is handled."
Jackson is concerned how viewers are going to feel about Peter not just falling for another woman, but also being played once again. "He gets hoodwinked at a time when you'd think he'd be a little bit more eyes-wide-open," says Jackson. "And because he doesn't figure [Bolivia] out and has no real hand in getting our Olivia home, I worry about Peter's future. I think it may break the character. It's like, 'Who is this guy who keeps getting fooled?'"
Fear not, promise the producers. "An impostor in their midst has in a lot of ways damaged their relationships, and now we're playing the fallout," says executive producer Jeff Pinkner, "but the team is a family." Adds executive producer Joel Wyman: "It's a family in crisis, and now we're going to see how they come back together. It's our way of exploring the Peter and Olivia relationship even deeper."
For more with the cast and producers of Fringe, pick up this week's issue of TV Guide Magazine, on newsstands Thursday, November 18!

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Worcester Economy Stuck In Neutral
Thursday, October 04, 2012
According to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report released Wednesday, unemployment in the Worcester metro decreased by 0.7 percent ober the past 12 months, from 7.8 percent in August 2011 to 7.1 percent in the same month this year.
The number of people unemployed people in the civilian labor force decreased by 2,300 from 2011 to 2012, but the total size of the labor force decreased by 2,000 from 296,200 to 294,200 people as well, indicating a net gain of only around 300 jobs in the region during the past year. UMass Memorial's recent announcement of the layoffs of 140 of the full-time employees in the coming months will reduce that number even further.
An Unemployment Crisis
"The unemployment picture looks crazy," said Bryan Engelhardt, an assistant professor of Economics at the College of the Holy Cross.
"The duration of unemployment is the thing I'm really concerned about as a labor economist."
Engelhardt said that, at 40 to 45 weeks, not only is the average period of unemployment twice as high as the normal 15 to 20 weeks, it is nearly 50 percent higher than it has ever been previously.
"We have an unemployment crisis."
Engelhardt said this unemployment crisis seems to have divided the population into two segments. One segment is still in line with typical unemployment and hiring cycles, while the other has faced a hiring market unprecedented in its bleakness.
"They simply cannot find a job."
Leaving the Labor Market
Education and job skills are often key factors in determining which segment a potential job-seeker falls into. For many newly-unemployed, it may be the first time they are entering the job market in a decade or more, and a lack of up-to-date training could keep them out of work for longer than they would like.
"We still see a lot of people that have been unemployed for the longer-term really struggling to reenter the job market, said Jeffrey Turgeon, Executive Director of the Central Massachusetts Workforce Investment Board, a public-private partnership serving both employers and employees to increase job readiness and skills among the region's workforce.
Turgeon said that the majority of people he has seen exit the local labor market recently have done so involuntarily, succumbing to early retirement after years-long job searches proved fruitless.
While it often takes a few years for unemployment rates to return to healthy rates following an economic crisis, the current recession is proving to be an exception.
"This is really unusual," said Engelhardt.
"If you look at the number of job openings, those vacancy rates have fallen drastically."
Hiring Still Far Off
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce President Dick Kennedy said he did not expect the hiring situation to change anytime soon, so long as the tax and regulatory uncertainty the region's businesses face persists.
"You're just going to see people making due with what they've got. That's been the case for months," he said.
"The attitude is basically kind of wait and see."
With the Affordable Care Act being implemented in stages through 2014 and the tax breaks set to expire at the end of this year still in limbo, Kennedy said businesses are unable to do the type of long-term planning that hiring and expansion require.
"One of the best indications we'll have is, after the election's over, how serious people get in Washington about solving this problem and about using some of the vehicles at their disposal to get us moving in the right direction."
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I wasn't there myself personally, but a certain Dommy Hammond was there to witness history in the making as an impressively collected BANGS tore the roof off as if he were a seasoned veteran on the live music circuit.
Seriously. Who the fuck can come out of nowhere and influence a crowd like that? He even brought popcorn! Dinner and a show! And keep your "yeh but peepl r jus lauging at him!!" mentalities to yourselves. BANGS set out to do one thing, entertain the shit out of you. If a single person at that venue last night didn't leave absolutely beaming may i suggest a booking with your nearest proctologist for immediate removal of the forrest of sticks and tree trunks clearly residing deep inside your colon.
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Collectors Often Prefer Artists' Earlier Works
Q: I recently inherited a painting from my father. He used to do pro bono legal work for artists and this painting was given to him by one of the artists who he helped. The artist is pretty well-known now; he was just beginning to get known when he gave the painting to my father. Since he wasn't famous then, does that make my painting worth less than the ones he does now?
A: It's actually worth more. Early works are often worth more and tend to be more collectible than later ones whether the artists become famous or not, especially those earlier works done in styles for which artists eventually became best known. This is true for several reasons. From a historical standpoint, early works tell us the most about how an artist's mature style evolved. From collectible and supply/demand art market standpoints, in the case of more famous artists, the majority of the earliest pieces are usually in museums, private collections, or in the families of the artists and are not available for sale. On those infrequent occasions when a significant early work comes back onto the market, the competition to buy it can be fierce and the selling price high. Later works, on the other hand, tend to be more plentiful and easier for collectors to acquire. No matter how famous the artist, early works tend to be harder to find than later ones.
Earlier art also tends to be more energized, daring, inspired, passionate, meticulous, exploratory, and all kinds of other good stuff like that. When artists are younger or less experienced, they don't really know where they're going, where they'll end up, what the future holds, or how their art will be received. Conceiving, creating and producing new and different work is a genuine adventure, and it almost always shows in the art. As they progress in their careers, they usually become more settled, deliberate, systematic and predictable in their processes and styles of making art. They tend to gravitate more toward creating art with certain signature looks, do less experimentation, and come to understand exactly what and how much they have to produce in order to make the livings they need and satisfy their collector bases at the same time. With the passage of time, the uncertainty, excitement, discovery and trial-and-error of producing new work is often taken out of the mix, and replaced by a mature disciplined sense of direction. At worst, making art can become more of a formulaic or assembly line process than a creative one, where the artist settles into a system of producing the same basic work over and over again.
For you artists reading this, you might seriously consider "banking" some significant examples of your early work-- particularly ones that are influential, notable or otherwise meaningful in your evolution as an artist (and continue doing so throughout the course of your career). If you're destined to become famous or even reasonably established or known, collecting your own work will likely turn out to be one of the best decisions (and investments) you ever made. Early on in an artist's career, it's often all about the latest, hottest, trendiest art you're producing, but you'll see as you get older that this paradigm changes dramatically over time. All you have to do is look at noteworthy examples of art by famous artists of the past and you'll begin to understand the hierarchy and significance of chronology from historical perspectives.
As is the case with early works of art by individual artists, works of art that are identified or associated with the onsets of important art movements are also generally more collectible than later pieces done in those same styles. For example, an abstract expressionist painting dating from 1946 tends to be more valuable than one dating from 1959 (all else being equal, that is). At times, even works by minor artists can command substantial prices, not because of the artist necessarily, but rather because of the historical significance of the art. Just like with individual artists, early examples of art that's emblematic of particular styles or movements are more sought after and collectible than later examples because they offer insight into how those styles or movements began and evolved. In addition, they tend to exemplify risk taking and experimentation, and were often created in relatively hostile atmospheres and against prevailing styles and modes of their day. Early impressionist, modernist, abstract expressionist and conceptual works, for example, are highly prized by museums and collectors and often command exceptionally impressive prices when placed up for sale. This is less true with later examples as more and more artists come to adopt the style, the art becomes more plentiful, compositions become more repetitive and predictable, and so on. Early pieces are leaders; later ones are followers. It's that simple and no more complicated.
A notable exception to the "early is better" rule is when artists don't develop their mature styles that they're known for until later in their careers. Once those mature styles emerge, however, the same exact rules apply once again. The earliest examples of those styles become the pieces most sought after by collectors.
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I just played a one-off solo show in Oslo. It was dark when i got there at 2pm, and dark when I left at 8 am.
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Captain Britain - Alan Moore and Alan Davis
- Captain Britain, a lazily conceived Marvel UK character of tokenistically English origins is transformed into a flawed, sympathetic human being and plunged into extremely unusual situations by the nascent talents of Moore and Davis. The influential storyline contains the seeds of Moore's mature work, but nonetheles towers above the output of most contemporary comic writers. Thrilling, moving and funny. Twenty years ago Moore was twenty years ahead. In a perfect world all comics would be written by Alan Moore.
Alan Moore's Writing for Comics - Alan Moore, Jacen Burrows (Illustrator)
Solid reading for anyone thinking about writing a comic script, but the real gem here is Moore's recently penned afterword, which is typically self-deprecating, subversive and inspiring.
Batman vs Spawn - Frank Miller and Todd McFarlane
Lame scripting, tired plotline. Sworn enemies forced into reluctant buddy-buddy collaboration to defeat common foe.I have a hard time accepting that Batman would call Spawn a 'twit'. Maybe he confused the letter 'i' with the letter 'a' but that's academic. A slim enough volume to read on the toilet then tear out the pages for another purpose. Miller's lack of consistency is confusing.
Dark Knight Strikes Again, the - Volume 1 (Dark Knight Strikes Again) Frank Miller, Lynn Varley
Yawn. Should be as good as Batman : Year One but it's... not.
Punisher - Mother Russia - Garth Ennis and and Dougie Braithwaite
This is a continuing comic on it's third part now. I feel like a proper comic book geek as I have a standing order at a smelly comic shop. Like everything Ennis writes, it's pretty violent and pretty funny. For the 'mature readers' Marvel MAX imprint he's upped the violence and swearing. Not as funny as the Marvel Knights series he did, but i guess you can only run over Wolverine in a steamroller once. However, it's not as good as
Garth Ennis' War Stories: v. 1 Garth Ennis, Dave Gibbons, Chris Weston, David Lloyd
These one-shots on celebrated WWII tales subvert those old, jingoistic Victor and Eagle war comics with sympathetic characters, shrewd political observation, moral ambiguity and a deep respect for those who fought and died, regardless of nationality. Great to see the legendary David Lloyd finally team up with Ennis; Lloyd's characteristically bleak and haunting artwork (made famous in Moore's classic V For Vendetta) is the perfect vehicle for the grim naval tale that finishes the book. Highly recommended, this is Ennis at his most reflective.
I just started The Adventures of Luther Arkwright - Bryan Talbot
but tt's so mind-bendingly complex I had to put it down. I'll pick it up again when I have more of my brain capacity to spare. With glittering recommedations from Ennis, Moore and Michael Moorcock, it must be pretty damn good.
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India Data Center market is expected to see significant growth in the next five years as there has been increased adoption by Indian companies of the third party data center services and the government has also increased its cloud computing initiatives where it is directly setting up data centers and also using the services of the third party data center service providers. Reliance Communications has announced the multiple orders bagged from Central and State Government of India as the company has signed long term contract with The Department of Post, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (BMC), Madhya Pradesh Border Checkpost Development Company Limited along with Karnataka DISCOM and Chattisgarh DISCOM. McKinsey has estimated that the third party outsourced data centre market in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of 32% to Rs 5,500 crore by the year 2017 with verticals such as banking and financial services, media and entertainment service, manufacturing, international telecom providers and retail accounting for 70% of this growth. TechNavio's analysts forecast the Data Center Equipment market in India to grow at a CAGR of 10.4% over the period 2011-2015.
The Indian IT infrastructure market comprising of servers, storage and networking equipment will reach US$2.05 billion in 2012, a 10.3% increase over 2011, according to Gartner, Inc. The IT infrastructure market is expected to reach $3.01 billion by 2016. Revenue growth will be primarily driven by ongoing data center modernization, as well as new data center build outs. Servers are the largest segment of the Indian IT infrastructure market, with revenue forecast to reach $754.5 million in 2012, and grow to $967.2 million in 2016. The external controller-based storage disk market in India is expected to grow from $439.4 million in end-user spending to $842 million in 2016. The enterprise network equipment market in India, which includes enterprise LAN and WAN equipment, is expected to grow from $861 million in 2012 to $1.2 billion in 2016. Gartner Analysts predict that Indian businesses are looking to focus on optimizing the IT Infrastructure and strategy by implementing virtualization and ongoing investment in large captive data centers mixed with the capacity growth initiated by the data center service providers are the key drivers for growth. Mobility, social media and cloud computing adoption will have significant influence on the way data centers are designed, operated and managed their by the data center services providers.
Dimension Data estimates data centre market in India is growing at a CAGR of 22% and will touch Rs 6,500 crore by 2016. BSNL offers managed co-location, managed hosting and cloud services through the Internet Data Centers (IDC), which have been built by Dimension Data for BSNL. This public-private initiative will leverage the strength of BSNL in telecom infrastructure and vacant buildings and that of Dimension Data in providing data center and cloud computing," Communications and IT Minister Kapil Sibal said while inaugurating BSNL IDC services. Dimension Data operates and manages IDC centers, which are located in Mumbai, Faridabad, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Ludhiana and Ghaziabad. Each of these is run at a Tier III level and all make use of vacant space BSNL has at its telephone exchanges. According to Reji Thomas Cherian, VP, Telecom, Media & Entertainment, Capgemini India, the Cloud Computing market including PaaS, IaaS and SaaS was worth $400 mn for India alone. Data center services revenue is projected to touch $2.6bn in 2012. The managed security market in India was worth $321 mn in 2011 and is expected to see rapid growth. Moreover, managed third party data center services generated revenues to the tune of $662 mn in 2011 and this too is on a high growth trajectory.


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Motorola has announced further availability of its Xoom and Atrix as the two devices will be launched throughout Latin America starting 'mid-April'.
They will be launching on 'leading' carriers in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. Which carriers in particular will carry the devices have not been announced.
Quote from Motorola Mobility:
"Latin America continues to be important to our company's global strategy, which is why we're bringing the region our most ground-breaking products," said Maurizio Angelone, vice president and general manager Mobile Devices Latin America, Motorola Mobility. "We've received an exceptional response for Motorola XOOM and Motorola ATRIX from consumers and carriers in our U.S. and European markets, and we want to build the same excitement in Latin America."
This is great news for consumers in any of the aforementioned countries who have been waiting patiently for the Xoom and the Atrix to come their way. [Motorola]


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A few months ago I signed up for a "seasonal" swap over at Parsley's Blog , we didn't know who our partners were and it was most exciting.
The person that was sending to me was Christy , well I picked up the parcel at the post office yesterday and was absolutely amazed at what she sent me, even though we had never communicated, she knew me so well it was freaky :) There were goodies stuffed inside things and everything was individually wrapped which was a lovely touch! Oh and there was also some chocolates,but I put them in the Santa tin so that I wouldn't sit there and chow down on them LOL
Please check out Christy,s blog as she makes the most wonderful cards.
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An opening day screening of Darren Aronofsky's "Noah" this past Friday at a UK cinema in Exeter was cancelled. Why? Flooding.
Staff discovered the excess water when they arrived for work just after 7am. The venue had to close to the public until 2pm, meaning the 12.15pm screening of "Noah" had to be cancelled.
A spokesman for Vue cinema said: "We can confirm that there was flooding at Vue Exeter on Friday 4th April due to a fault with an ice machine. We are open for business as usual and are working with engineers to get this issue resolved as quickly as possible."
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First, let me say we are new to guinea pigs. My daughter wanted one for Christmas. After researching, I learned they do better in pairs. We rescued 2 females, both about 3 months old. Yes, they are both females. Well, one was a little bigger than the other one. This morning, I heard Snowball doing her excited squeal, so I went in to check on her. To my surprise, she has two babies. I have no idea what to do next. Both females are still in the cage and so far, Snowball is nursing. Should I remove Fluffy? I have a Midwest cage set up and realize that I am probably going to have to get another one to give them room. Also, do the babies need special food? I have been doing internet searches all morning to find out what to do. Any advice would help. Thanks.
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Calling all food lovers: Looking to spice things up the next time you go out to eat? For delectable yet innovative menus, and one of kind but ideal ambiance, these uniquely delicious restaurants across Wisconsin will satisfy your craving. From the atmosphere, to the aesthetic, to getting down to the nitty gritty of the food, Wisconsin brings something scrumptious to the table. Here are our 10 favorites.
Crawfish Junction, Johnson Creek, WI: While its name recites crawfish—and they do have that—Crawfish Junction is famous for brining an alligator dish to Wisconsin. If you have a picky eater, they have a great Friday Night Fish Fry and a household staples of sandwiches on their menu. Beware: The place fills up quickly!
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Wisconsin is home to many great restaurants. Besides being famous for beer and cheese, the state encompasses a wide variety of food specialties. Let your taste buds do the talking when you try these 10 best restaurants in Wisconsin.
Crawfish Junction, Johnson Creek, WI: There's nothing more Wisconsin than a Friday night fish fry. More specifically, one at Crawfish Junction. Besides the upbeat and lively atmosphere, they have a lengthy menu to choose from. Try alligator and crawfish, or go a more conservative route by ordering a burger, wings, or their cod. There is something for every picky eater at this townie joint.


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I decided to stop wearing all black and grey and add some color since spring is here. So I had the amazing opportunity to wear the cutest dress possible for my collaboration with Alice's Pig. Greatest start to my "colorful mood situation"
I want to thank the girls over at Alice's Pig for this amazing dress and not only. I also received the cutest t-shirt and bag as a gift, stay in touch to see them!
Dress in collaboration with : Alice's Pig. Buy it | here |
Also, I would like to thank my brother for the pictures. Hope you guys have a beautiful Spring.


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Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Maddie here. Bummer. Carol got me this cool orange T-shirt with a bat on the back. I was going to get to help her pass out candy this year. You know, greet the kids with a woof and wag of the tail. Maybe even plant a sloopy kiss here and there. But bands of rain moved across our area this afternoon, lasting until early evening. We only had a few kids. Now Carol has a ton of candy to haul into the office, and I didn't get to show...er...help out much at all. But Carol promises that I can help her next year. Until then, the orange T-shirt goes back into my drawer.


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Wendi needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 139 designs submitted by 50 freelance designers.
The Quigley Company, makers of Cold-Eeze and other products is getting a new name. The name may be Lifeworks. Our mission is to develop and market remedies that offer pioneering new options to improve treatment results. We address the root cause of illness with more power, speed and efficacy than other treatment options. We develop and acquire high performance homeopathic and allopathic compounds and offer unique methods to deliver those compounds. We innovate medical science and change lives. Currently Cold-Eeze is our #1 Product. It is a zinc formula lozenge which is clinically proven to reduce cold symptoms and duration.
The corporate name/logo will be important to investors (we are a public company), retailers, and eventually the consumer. Out logo will go on all brand packages. Currently the target market for Cold-Eeze is college educated women and moms.
We are conducting two other logo contests with other potential names. Feel free to enter all contests, but please do not put up the same logo for each. For the lifeworks name, we see something colorful (see pinnacle software logo), vibrant and universal. We are science based ... but we don't want beakers and test-tubes. We are all about remedies that work!
Be creative. We are redoing the packaging for Cold-Eeze, and eventually the logo will have to live in harmony on the Cold-Eeze box. I will attach some examples of possible boxes.
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Sydney By Seaplane's (same day ) Palm Beach Day Trips offer an exceptional experience for those wishing to see the scenic beauty of the Northern Beaches. One Way flights between Rose Bay and Palm Beach are also available – please call Jenny to check pricing and availability.
Palm Beach Sydney – Day Trips:
Adults: $420 pp
Children: $315 pp
Things to do in Palm Beach Sydney:
Less than 20 minutes flying time in the seaplane from Rose Bay in Sydney Harbour is beautiful Palm Beach. Arrive in style at our private seaplane base at Barrenjoey, Palm Beach after the fabulously-scenic flight experience from Rose Bay following the Northern Beaches and headlands to Pittwater.
Things to enjoy include a choice of outstanding cafes and restaurants, a walk to the top of Barrenjoey Headland and its historic lighthouse, a dip at one of the world's great surfing beaches and the tranquillity of magnificent Pittwater or just stroll on the beaches here at "Summer Bay". (Stop-over time is usually 3 hours. Longer stays are sometimes available – please call to discuss options.)
The historic Barrenjoey Lighthouse is a 20 to 30 minute walk (each way) from our base offering spectacular views to the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and Broken Bay, the Central Coast and the dramatic coastline of Sydney's north. Lighthouse tours are conducted on Sundays – weather permitting. Walking shoes are recommended and perhaps a bottle of water also.
Barrenjoey Boat Hire shares our facility here at the northern end of Pittwater. You can hire a paddle board, kayak, party boat or tinny for a few hours to take a tour around Pittwater. Fishing gear can be hired and they also sell cold drinks and bait.
Your flight back to Rose Bay concludes with a double orbit at the Opera House and Harbour Bridge – the culmination of a relaxing, fun-filled day in the most beautiful, unspoilt setting in Sydney.
Suggestions for lunch or brunch:
The Boathouse Palm Beach
Arrive in style in the seaplane to enjoy the ambience of the extremely popular (licensed) The Boathouse Palm Beach which is located on the waterside at our private Seaplane Base at Barrenjoey. Relax on the original boatshed deck overlooking Pittwater. Take a seat on one of the picnic tables on the wharf which is suspended over Station Beach, or simply grab a spot on the front lawn. The water views are breathtaking from every direction. Enjoy flavoursome meals created by the Boathouse chefs using the freshest local produce and seafood. The Beer Battered Flathead + Chips are the best on the Northern Beaches! The Boathouse does not take reservations.
Other Dining Locations in Palm Beach Sydney
Dunes restaurant is a 5 minute walk from our base, offering a relaxed beach side atmosphere where you can sit down to a fabulous three course meal, or just a snack at their kiosk. (More details in the Fly and Dine Section of this Website.)
Jonah's: Please go to our entry on this site for Jonahs Restaurant .


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Motorists are urged to avoid a stretch of roadway in Newark today where a water main break has shut down part of Cherry Street, police said.
The water main burst early this morning underneath two southbound lanes of Cherry Street south of Central Avenue, according to police.
Police estimate repairs to the water main and cleanup around the area could take anywhere from eight to 12 hours.


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Negotiators Talk Subject Out
During the evening hours on Wednesday, 5.11.16 deputies responded to a report of terroristic threatening in the area of Sunny Gap Rd. and Harrod Place Dr. Victims in the area stated 45 year old William Bryant approached their fence line, leaned over the fence and pointed a dark in color long barrel pistol at them and made a threat. Victims stated Bryant turned around out of sight when he heard 5-6 shots from a small caliber handgun.
As deputies were on scene taking the report, Bryant made threatening remarks to the deputy and went back in his residence where he remained and wouldn't come out. During the incident, deputies reported hearing 2 shots being fired toward their location.
Due to the nature of the incident, Faulkner County Sheriff's Special Response Team and Negotiators were on scene. After approximately three hours after the first responding deputy arrived, FCSO Negotiators were able to convince Bryant to surrender peacefully. Bryant was charged with:
Felony Terroristic Threatening 1st Degree – 3 Counts
Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Misdemeanor Possession of a Controlled Substance
A court date and bond amount had not been set at the time of this release.


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Chunky Vegetable Soup
Some days are just soup days, don't you think? Well, this is one of those days so I went kitchen foraging and found everything I needed to make a satisfying pot of chunky vegetable soup.
My granny used to make wonderful vegetable soup but there was always something exotic in it like ox tail and it had to simmer for hours and hours. My soup is much quicker to make and not an ox tail in sight. I like my soup to be thick and satisfying... almost like a veggie stew.
I had a quick rummage in the kitchen and found the following ingredients:
1 can chopped tomatoes
1 onion - chopped
2 carrots - peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic - crushed
1 potato - peeled and cut into small-ish cubes
1/3 cup frozen sweet corn
1/3 cup frozen beans - use the kind you like or even peas
1 stock cube - I used Knorr vegetable stock
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon home made chili seasoning*
1 big pinch dried thyme
In a large sauce pot, place the oil, onions, and carrots. Cook over a low flame for a few minutes to soften the onion. Add the tinned tomatoes, potato, stock cube, and thyme. You may need to add a splash of water to just cover the vegetables. Simmer for a few minutes so the root vegetables begin to soften.
When the carrots and potato cubes are nearly soft, add the corn, beans, and one teaspoon of HOME MADE CHILI SEASONING MIX. Stir well to combine and simmer until the soup has thicken slightly and all the vegetables are cooked. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning. You may like a dash of salt or a bit of pepper.
Serve piping hot with a thick slice of bread and butter or my favourite, CORNMEAL SCONES.
Click on the these links to find the recipes for CORNMEAL SCONES and HOMEMADE CHILI SEASONING MIX... enjoy!


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Wednesday, 16 January 2013
Birthday Celebrations
We had both a family gathering and friends party to celebrate the milestone...
There were pancakes for breakfast...
There were presents to play with...
There was cake to be had...
And more cake to be had...
There were friends to share the cake with...
And then there was a concert from the next Tommy Emmanuel...
It always seems like so much work but the Boy really enjoyed himself and that is what is all about in the end. Isn't it?
P.S linking up with Twinkle In The Eye for Wordless Wednesday.
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Happy birthday to your big guy! Those are some great cakes. I am really curious as to how that first one was made.ReplyDelete
Would love for you to stop by and link up at Wordless Wednesday.Replies
hi and thank you for visiting! The first cake was a cookie icecream cake. So i had to basically make two really enormous choc-chip cookies. I a round tin pan and the bottom and then baked the top in the same pan after, and then let them cool on a wire rack. I then used about 4 litres of softened icecream and put it in the same pan and put in the freezer til it was set properly. When it came time to eat it, I just had to assemble the cake. One huge cookie on the bottom, the refrozen icecream and the other huge cookie on the top! I hope this helps. Thanks for visiting!Delete
- Anonymous16 January 2013 at 17:05
My middle child just turned 3 and is also recently toilet trained, don't they grow so fast! I love the guitar pic. And two cakes, how lucky :)ReplyDeleteReplies
They certainly do! He loves his guitar - and the moves that go with it are priceless! Thanks for visiting!Delete
What a fun-filled birthday!ReplyDelete
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- Angela21 March 2013 at 13:04
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Embarrassing moment for yesterday….
Seth is wanting to put rubbish in the outside bin, which I need to bring in after collection, I however am dressed, but have a towel on my head, so I carefully scan the road before darting out to collect it…what I didn't count on was Warwick turning onto the road…so I catch a glimpse of him waving as I am desperately trying to hide behind the wheelie bin…won't be doing that again!!!
Hi Jess!ReplyDelete
Hope you're travelling well and 2013 has been good to you so far. It's been so fun journeying with you (and your cute boys) on instagram and twitter.
I'm just popping in to let you know about a little #reverb-like blog challenge my friend Meredith and I are offering from August 21 to 31. It's called August Moon and it looks all set to be magic!
We'd be so excited if you joined us. You can find out more here: http://www.katmcnally.com/p/august-moon-13.html
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Medical Director, Ochsner Multi-Organ Transplant Institute
Dr. Nigel Girgrah received both his medical and doctorate degrees from the University of Toronto. He obtained a specialist certification in both gastroenterology and internal medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He completed further research training in Hepatology in the area of portal hypertension and his clinical expertise is in end-stage liver disease and transplant hepatology. His special interests include recurrent viral disease post-liver transplantation and living donation liver transplantation.


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The 2004 U.S. Presidential Election was clearly a conspiracy, a fix to elect George W. Bush into office. There are many theories to why the Bush/Gore election was a sham. Some of the most compelling evidence resides in the state of Florida and the now infamous Presidential Recount. The election was finally decided in the state that was governed by Jeb Bush, George's own brother. More conspicuous, though, was the need for George W. Bush to be in office, continuing with New World Order. He was needed/selected to conquer the Middle East, a task his father, George Bush Sr. had started years earlier with the Gulf War (yet, had been unsuccessful). The sole mastermind behind the ordeal was none other than Secretary of Defense for George H.W. Bush and V.P. for W. Bush, Dick Cheney.
Why Bush? What is the New World Order?
The Bilderberg Group is a highly exclusive annual gathering of 100 of the richest and most influential people around the world. The New World Order is a secretive agenda by many of those same people to create one world army, one power to dominate all countries and armies.
The following video shows some of what the NWO is capable of doing.
Bush was chosen by the Bilderberg Group in 1999 and the New World Order was not going to allow him to lose the election. After having Bill Clinton sign the Iraq Liberation Act of 1998 the government needed a republican in office to enforce and/or start a war in the Middle East, a deliberate continuation of George Bush Sr.'s plan during his time in office.
How did George win Florida?
Jeb Bush for months had claimed there was "no way possible" George could lose Florida. He reiterated that statement during the night of the election. This statement was made again in the documentary, "Queen of Versailles." David Siegel (at the time one of the richest men in America) says, "I am singled-handedly responsible for the election of George W. Bush." He is then asked how exactly he 'got George W. Bush elected president'. "I'd rather not say it. It may not necessarily have been legal."
On Election night, Bush is announced as the winner in Florida on Fox News nearly 30 minutes before the official release has been issued by the Department of Elections. The votes hadn't been fully counted, yet, somehow, Fox News knew the outcome of the election. As if more evidence was needed, Katherine Harris, who oversaw the election process in Florida, has been investigated for denying nearly 90,000 people the ability to vote in the Bush/Gore election due to "conflicting names on a felon database."
The facts speak for themselves.


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Never go to a foam party when you're having a good hair day and wearing a new dress. Because your friend will think it funny to push you into the foam (that goes up to your waist) and put a load of said foam in your hair.
This is Charlotte. She's fun. She doesn't push people into foam.
I'm wearing a Gap Kids denim jacket that used to belong to my brother, my "Florence" necklace that I got for my 18th birthday, my new (and possibly ruined) H&M t-shirt dress and a hoop earring I found in my jewellery box that I'm wearing in an ironic way.
My parting was ruined (to the extent that I actually had to comb my hair this morning) and it took ten minutes in the toilets to get all the mascara and eyeliner off my face.
Flo x


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Community members can learn about current topics in healthcare at Midwestern University's Mini-Medical School. The Mini-Medical School will be held from 6:30 to 8:15 pm on October 18th, October 25th, November 1st, and November 8th, at the University's campus located at 555 31st Street in Downers Grove.
Each lecture is presented by a healthcare professional at Midwestern University which is the home of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Chicago College of Pharmacy, the College of Health Sciences, and College of Dental Medicine-Illinois. Topics to be covered include:
• Cuts, Bumps and Bruises - When Is It a Big Deal? - Learn more about the various wounds (lacerations, abrasions, puncture wounds) and soft tissue and bony injuries (contusions, fractures, sprains/strains) and explain the anatomy, physiology and assessment and care for these injuries. Participants will also learn when a visit to the doctor may be in order.
• Dental Curriculum for the Modern Dentist - Designed for those with an interest in dental education, this lecture will focus on the novel integrated curriculum that is being used at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine- Illinois. The group will also visit the dental simulation clinic for a hands-on demonstration of a simulated patient and a demonstration of the dental equipment that is used to prepare the dental student for the clinical treatment of patients.
• Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems - This lecture and lab will present the basic anatomy of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Some disease processes of the heart and lungs will be discussed. The anatomical structure and function of the heart and lungs will be the primary focus of the laboratory, and students will be guided through a hands-on opportunity to explore the human heart and lungs.
• Going with the Flow: An Infectious Diseases Perspective of the Gastrointestinal Tract - Learn about infections and immunity of the stomach, upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. The process of stomach ulcer formation will be discussed in addition to the common foods and their associated gastrointestinal disturbances. Topics in health protection, as they relate to diarrheal disease will also be presented.
Participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and are able to register for individual dates. The cost of the entire program is $25; a single session is $10. Individuals interested in attending the Mini-Medical School can register by visiting the program's website at http://minimed.midwestern.edu/ or by calling 630/515-6048. A complete schedule of speakers and topics is available on the website. Please e-mail questions to email@example.com.
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Föllakzoid continue to explore the outer reaches of space with their Hawkwind-sized aural excursions on III, aptly their third proper release for Sacred Bones. The Chilean band thrive on a steady diet of Krautrock engine exhaust, locked into tyrannical feats of rhythm that are here augmented by German electronic impresario Atom TM, who added a touch of synthesizer squelch to the four monolithic tracks that make up III. The band exists in shadowy corners, moving mysteriously through ritualistic sermons that bring visions of cloaked figures in the night. Very little light escapes from the universe that makes up the tribal heatstroke visions and shamanistic murmurings that fill the edges of this LP. The band bite down hard on tension and dread but leave just enough room for a fevered release from the grips of those two vices. When release finally comes its only too brief as the band ramps back up the gnash of guitar all over again. After two solid starts, the band continue to dominate the new edge of Krautrock like few others.
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circulation problems or nerve damage..?
Numbness from time to time in the fingers and having to exercise them to get the circulation going…is this a circulation problem or damage to some of the nerves in the fingers caused by this disease? I have been having these sensations of late on the little finger and the ring finger on the left hand? Has anyone ever experienced this sensation?
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Have you been checked for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. I was operated on for this on both hands several years back. At night, I would wake up and my hands (little finger to middle) would be numb/tingly hurting and I would have to shake them to make the tingle go away. Most of my symptoms were at night but some during the day too. I was able to have the surgery done laparascopically which reduced the healing time to 1 month. You can't even see where the scope was inserted.
I've had this problem before too. When I sat @ the computer to long, some times my legs get real num. & with all this heat we have been having this month of july, I notice that I feel tinglely upper arms & shoulder some times?? I do avoid being out in the heat as mush as possible.
Yes. When I drive any more than 15 minutes ny hands get that numb yet painful feeling.
question is.. is it the diabetes thats causing these feelings… I support the argument about the computer because i type and spend so much time on it.. i even feel it in my elbow when i rest my arm on the desk…but i think its all connected.. and my legs feel weak, my ankle swells by mid-day. Its all connected to that disease… i swear !
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Ever wanted to learn that special song on the piano? Maybe you want to be able to read music, or play along to your favourite song, or even sit your musical exams! Fun and educational music lessons on the piano for all ages, for leisure or to sit exams that will give you a nationally recognised qualification. Have fun while you learn. Call Grant to book, your first lesson half price! A lifetime of learning and performing experience from a teacher studying at the academy of performing arts.
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When I was little, I was never really a cookie person.
I know, I know, kind of sacrilegious but that's the way it was. While people around me were munching on freshly milk-dunked chocolate chip, and marvelling over m&m stuffed morsels, I gravitated towards the salty and savoury snacks: pretzels, chips, cheese, all that good stuff.
Oreos, however, were something of a different story. I'm not sure what it was about them, but those little cream-filled sandwich cookies were my exception. I used to twist the top off, scrape the cream filling off with my teeth (I didn't like the way it felt on my tongue ... kind of like sweet sandpaper) and then dunk the empty halves into my milk. Sometimes, if I held them in the milk too long, they would break off and fall to the bottom of my glass, leaving me with a cookie-sludge milk shake which I would gladly drink up(milk moustache and all). After watching The Parent Trap, I even tried dunking my oreos in peanut butter, even though I didn't like peanut butter. I guess I wanted to be like Lindsay Lohan ... thank god that ship sailed pretty quickly. Not my cup of tea, but regardless, even at the time there was no denying that this was one versatile little cookie.
Fast forward about 15 years, you'll rarely find oreos in my cupboards these days but every now and again when I walk past them in the grocery store, I get a little wave of nostalgia. One day, during one such nostalgia trip, inspiration struck. A cookie-shaped lightbulb went off in my head. I shovelled packets of regular and mini-sized oreos into my cart and raced to the checkout, eager to get home because I had one thing and one thing only on my mind ... an oreo cheesecake.
*Yes, another cheesecake. I apologize to your waist-lines but I refuse to apologize for giving you another cheesecake recipe, especially one this good. If you're bothered, step away from your computer and come back next week when I post a bunch of health food recipes (hahahahaha. ha)*
This recipe really encapsulates the spirit of the oreo ... only it isn't vegan (did you know oreos were vegan? I was shocked). Oreo cookie crust, oreos baked into the cake, and oreos all around the top ensure you get that cookie crunch in every bite, and the creamy cheesecake satisfies in a way that finding the perfect parking spot or sleeping in on a rainy day never can. So what are you waiting for? Once this bite of nostalgia hits your taste buds you'll wonder why you waited so long.
Happy Baking!
For Cheesecake Crust:
1 1/2 cups oreo crumbs (about 22 cookies)
2 tablespoons melted butter
To crush cookies, place into a food processor and pulse until even sized crumbs. Combine crumbs with melted butter, and press into bottom and sides of 9" spring form pan. Wrap bottom of pan in tinfoil. Set aside.
For Filling:
32 oz. cream cheese (4 packages), room temperature
1 1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
4 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup sour cream
2/3 cup whipping cream (35%)
1/2 cup oreo pieces (chopped up by hand)
Preheat oven to 325 F. Place cream cheese in bowl of stand mixer and beat until light and fluffy. Add sugar and continue to mix. Add salt and vanilla and mix until just combined. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition. Add sour cream and whipping cream, and beat until just incorporated. Pour mixture into prepared spring form pan. Sprinkle oreo pieces evenly across the surface. Place springform into roasting pan, and pour in boiling water, until about half the spring form is covered. Bake until cake jiggles only slightly in the middle, approx. 1 1/2 hours. Once completely baked, turn off oven, open oven door ajar, and leave cake for another hour. This will help prevent it from cracking. Once finished, take cake out and let cool in fridge for 6 hours or up to 24 hours.
For Garnish (optional):
125 ml cold whipping cream
1 package mini oreos
Once cheesecake has completely cooled, place whipping cream into mixing bowl and, using whisk attachment, beat on high until medium stiff peaks form (do not overwhip, or you'll have butter). Place into piping bag or ziploc bag with snipped off corner. Pipe a border around the top of the cheesecake. Place mini oreos on top of whipping cream, bordering the cake.
*Note: place whipping cream onto cake only before serving. Something funny happens to whipped cream when it sits out in the fridge (and not funny haha)
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After I adhered my sentiment to the card I put some finishing touches on it with some clear iridescent sequins from Little Things by Lucy. Perfect!
Kraftin Kimmie Preview Day #2 Fancy Florals
cards, copics, kraftinkimmiestamps, sequins Thursday, June 8, 2017
Welcome back to Day TWO of our June Krafty Peeks
at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps! Check out that banner - isn't it awesome!! I think it is ... and you'll see why soon!!
We are thrilled to present the second set of stamps from our new artist, Melissa Baker-Nguyen!
Check out FANCY FLORALS!
This gorgeous set of blooms is so versatile and is perfectly designed for so many themes and reasons to send cards to the ones you love! There is a basket of blooms, a trio of single blooms and of course fantastically designed sentiments, which, just happen to fit inside the basket!!!
All the Krafty Design Team members and Guests listed below have lots of stunning creations to share with you today featuring the
FANCY FLORALS stamp set! Be sure to hop around and leave lots of love at each and every stop because one lucky commenter will WIN a gift voucher to the krafty shop! The winner will be announced at the LIVE Online Release Party on Sunday evening, so don't miss it!
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I don't typically color florals but these are stunning! I have a couple ideas for this stamp set so you'll definitely see it again from me. For today's preview I decided to color up the flowers in the pot. I then cut it out with my Scan n Cut machine. On the card base, I applied my some Peeled Paint distress ink with my Tim Holtz dotted stencil. I love how I can make look like its fading on the edges.
After I adhered my sentiment to the card I put some finishing touches on it with some clear iridescent sequins from Little Things by Lucy. Perfect!
After I adhered my sentiment to the card I put some finishing touches on it with some clear iridescent sequins from Little Things by Lucy. Perfect!
Look familiar?? How awesome is that it's in the banner?!
Supplies Used
Red Flower - R59-46-27-14
Pink Flower - RV14-19-69
Yellow/Orange Flower - YR68-31, Y38
By Mindy Eggen Design at 6:00 AM
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WOW...the creative designs that the DT come up with always amaze me. I love everything about this card.ReplyDelete
thats a very lovely card mindy :)ReplyDelete
The colours are so rich!! Beautiful!ReplyDelete
Oh how charming yourReplyDelete
card is. Great coloring.
Carla from Utah
I absolutely adore your card!ReplyDelete
Love your gorgeous design, with the flowers and the dotty background!ReplyDelete
So cute..Your card with the cute banner on it..Thanks for sharing too..ReplyDelete
So cute! The possibilities with this set are endless 😊ReplyDelete
Beautiful fall coloring.ReplyDelete
Love the simple background.
Makes the flowers pop.
thanks for sharing.
Fantastic card! Love the stenciled background.ReplyDelete
Great background and the colouring amazing.ReplyDelete
This card is amazing, I love the colors!ReplyDelete
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As a paediatrician who trained in audiovestibular medicine, I specialise in diagnosing and managing hearing problems in children and babies. My NHS practice as a consultant is at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London, and I hold an Honorary Senior Lecturer post at Imperial College.
I qualified at the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine and following that worked and trained at leading London teaching hospitals including Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children.
I am an assessor for UKAS (sole national accreditation body recognised by the British Government). My experience and expertise are widely recognised and sought, after for example by invitations from national bodies such as the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health to lecture, advise and author relevant documents.
Current NHS consultant posts held
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London
Courses offered to GPs
I am always happy to deliver talks on paediatric audiology including screening and medical management of the child with hearing difficulties
- MBBS Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, University of London 1981
- Member of Royal College of Physicians Royal College of Physicians 1988
- MSc in Audiological Medicine University College London 1997
- Diploma in Child Health Royal College of Paediatricians 1987
GMC registration
Reference number 2732240
Details of entry to specialist register
- Paediatrics, 1998
Practice hours
Appt Bookings
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- 07906 046897
Post treatment communication
Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies guidelines.
In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the following contact details
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By MIKE HUFFMAN
Managing Editor
The Spokane Valley City Council took some inroads into spending more on street preservation last week.
While the council took this week off, on March 27 the majority of its membership favored using every dollar greater than the $26 million year-ending budget balance for roadwork intended to extend the life of pavement. If that money were used this year, the ending fund balance for 2011 was $28,050,000, meaning that $820,000 plus another $750,000 already saved could be used for capital improvements to roads.
The council also was given the option of using 40 percent of the balance over $26 million, which would free dollars up for other projects – such as the development of a new city hall -- but several council members said that construction costs are down and that the time to do the work is now.
"This is an old saw," said Chuck Hafner, a longtime advocate of street preservation. "I don't care about a city hall – we won't get to city hall if our roads are bad."
City staffers are more supportive of the 40-percent option, with Finance Director Mark Calhoun stressing that another source of sustainable income is necessary if the city is ever going to meet the estimated $11 million annual shortfall for street preservation.
"Staff believes it's not possible (to meet that goal) without a sustainable source of income," Calhoun said.
Council Member Arne Woodard said he supports the idea of using more than 40 percent for road preservation but cautioned that there needs to be money available for the Sullivan Road Bridge replacement project if no additional grant dollars are found soon.
"That is the top priority in my book," Woodard said.
City Manager Mike Jackson said that, in addition to that project and a potential city hall, the city may need funds for new solid waste facility, an animal shelter and the possible acquisition of land at Herald Road and Sprague Avenue for the expansion of Balfour Park. He advised not moving to the 100-percent level above $26 million until 2013.
"I would think we should let this play out for this year," Jackson said.
Mayor Tom Towey agreed, especially with the uncertainty over the Sullivan Bridge project.
"I don't think it's wise to dedicate our city funds anywhere with Sullivan Bridge staring us in the face," Towey said. "We really have to find out how much money we'll need."
Council Member Dean Grafos said he disagreed as there was already money in the bank.
"Time is money," he said. "That $26 million is not a magic number."
Council Member Ben Wick said that dedicating the excess fund balance to only one priority is like having only one item on the menu.
"We can't just eat shrimp tacos every day," he said, adding that the city should start investigating another revenue source for street preservation.
Grassel said she doubts the public would be in favor of another tax, especially since the city already has a 6-percent telephone tax that is dedicated to the city's road fund.
"I do get concerns when I hear members of the council say another source of revenue may be necessary," Grassel said. "I wouldn't consider another revenue source until every stone is turned (in the general fund)."


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The volcanic ash cloud playing havoc with airline schedules will mean the loss of 1,000 flights in Europe on Monday with airports in Britian and the Netherlands hit, the Eurocontrol agency said.
The cloud was however expected to disperse over the day, Europe's intergovernmental air traffic coordinating agency said, as British and Dutch airports were closed because of the risks of flying through the ash.
"On Monday Eurocontrol expects 28,000 flights in Europe. This is approximately 1,000 less than on a normal day, and is due to the expected impact of the current closure of airspace in the south-east of the UK and in the Netherlands," it said.
The areas of ash concentration are mainly at low levels. During the course of the day, the current cloud is expected to disperse somewhat," it said in one of its regular updates.
By 1200 GMT "the cloud is expected to mainly affect Northern Ireland, parts of Scotland and parts of south-west UK," it said.
There may also be some disruption to flights in the greater London area and there would be delays due to congestion in airspace adjacent to closed areas, Eurocontrol warned.
The ash cloud forced the closure of Amsterdam's Schiphol airport and those in Rotterdam and Groningen until 2:00 pm (1200 GMT) Monday, Dutch officials said.
London's main airports Heathrow and Gatwick reopened Monday after being forced to close overnight by the ash cloud billowing from the Eyjafjoell volcano in Iceland, but other British airports remained shut.
However there were no incoming flights at Gatwick airport in the morning and departing flights were subject to delay and cancellation.
Scotland's busiest airport, Edinburgh, plus Aberdeen and Inverness were closed while Wales's main airport Cardiff was shut, as was Swansea.
In England, Bristol in the southwest and Farnborough, southwest of London, were also closed until 1200 GMT.
The volcanic dust at more concentrated levels presents a danger to plane engines, though some industry officials have complained that the safety measures and airport closures have been excessive.
The latest ash closures came at the beginning of a week where air travel disruption was already expected due to a five-day strike by British Airways cabin crew set to kick off on Tuesday.
Much of European airspace was shut for up to a week in April following Eyjafjoell's eruption.
It was the biggest shutdown of the continent's airspace for more than 50 years.
Air travellers were advised to contact their airline for the latest flight information.
On Sunday, Eurocontrol said, disruptions in Ireland and the north-west of Britain resulted in a loss of some 400 flights.
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Elie Bernheim, the youthful CEO of Raymond Weil, reckons that soon the Internet and e-commerce will level the playing field when it comes to the fight for a potential customer's attention. Smaller, independent watch brands have often claimed that they are at their wits' end trying to fight the bigger, more powerful groups for retail space.
"It's a problem that existed 10 years ago, and it's a problem now, and will be in 10 years' time. It's a fact of life for a small family-owned businesses like ours," says Bernheim.
"However, with the rise of e-commerce, we can now do something about the cards we've been dealt. E-commerce will change the way we do business and change the way we interact with the customer in the future," he asserts.
As more and more luxury brands explore e-commerce as a possible marketplace to sell their wares, traditional watch brands that have hitherto been reticent to take their business online have been forced to adapt in the face of slowing demand in their traditional retail channels.
For Raymond Weil, this represents a huge opportunity. "The competition will be fairer between smaller and bigger brands. It's now a question of being smart – it's about how we can be clever about bringing people to our e-commerce platform," says Bernheim.
The brand has in the past sold watches online through local partners but Bernheim plans to launch an ecommerce platform in the second quarter of this year. "We will adjust our strategy but that depends on the market. Things have changed a lot and in the new world, it's important to understand digital."
"I thought it would be easier to sell the lower-priced watches online, but I believe now there are no limits. I think unfortunate events like the terrorist attacks in Europe are forcing customers to rethink how they buy luxury goods… Buying online is so much easier now because of the returns policy. Going forward, virtual reality will help watch brands sell more, help customers experience the watch better," he says.
The Geneva-based brand, named for Bernheim's grandfather and founder, made a big announcement at Baselworld this year with the launch of its first in-house movement, the Caliber RW1212. The self-winding automatic 'time-only' movement is presented in the Freelancer Caliber RW1212 watch and is distinguished by an openworked dial that reveals the regulating organ at 6 o'clock. The balance-and-spring assembly, held by two bridges, reveals a construction echoing that of tourbillon regulators.
Movement-maker Selita produced Caliber RW1212, but it was designed and developed in-house at Raymond Weil. "We've been partners for more than 30 years and when we developed the movement, we found nothing but open doors at Selita thanks to [CEO] Miguel Garcia. At the end of the day, we have both happy with what we achieved," says Bernheim.
It took them a total of two years to conceptualize, design, develop and produce this movement in their regular production-line watches. Bernheim is quick to point out that this new movement doesn't really signify a change in direction for the brand, which has about 60 per cent of its watches powered by mechanical movements at the moment.
"We will continue to work with movement specialists and other partners. We need a certain number of quality suppliers that will support our vision. Selita is one of them," says Bernheim.
Raymond Weil positions itself in the affordable luxury segment with prices starting from CHF750 (about $750) and going up to CHF3,000. Its core business is in the CHF1,000-2,000 price range.
Read the rest of the interview in the Summer 2017 print edition that will hit newsstands on May 15.


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Exclusive: Model Anna Ewers on Balenciaga, Beer DIYs, and More
On the phone, Anna Ewers is polite, soft-spoken, and charmingly shy. In front of the lens, the model takes on a different persona. Take a look at any editorial she's been in, and you'll understand: Ewers commands attention with a pointed, mesmerizing gaze and a surprising sultriness that veers into Bardot territory. Perhaps it's this mix of vulnerability and ferocity that made Alexander Wang—in his new role as creative director at Balenciaga—handpick her to be the face of B. by Balenciaga, and the reason why she walked down 37 runways (Céline, Balenciaga, and Prada, to name a few) in 2014.
We sat down with the German model and asked her about her new role as the face of Balenciaga's new fragrance, her favorite beauty DIY (beer is involved), and her favorite massage spot in NYC. Keep scrolling to read our interview, as well as see exclusive, behind-the-scenes photos from the fragrance campaign.
Tell us about B. by Balenciaga. What do you like about it? Where would you wear it?
Ewers: I think it's the perfect scent for every occasion. I wear it every day. I love that it has a very green, fresh smell. It has these very dark, woodsy notes, which I love.
Being hand-selected by Alexander Wang to front a fragrance campaign seems like a huge milestone. What was your first encounter with the designer?
Ewers: The first time I met him was one and a half years ago, for the costuming of his first show for Balenciaga. It was my first show too, ever. Ever since I met him, my career has just grown.
That's pretty amazing—it was a special show for both of you. How do you feel, knowing he calls you one of his main muses?
Ewer: It's a really big honor. In the beginning, I was really shy when I first met him. But he's been with me this whole time and seen me grow up. It's been amazing.
Let's talk beauty. What's the one beauty product you never leave home without?
Ewers: Makeup remover; I like the ones by Bioderma.
What was the first perfume you ever owned?
Ewers: I don't remember the name of the brand. I remember that my girlfriends were using sweet fragrances… I never liked them. I would use men's deodorant instead, because it smelled better to me!
That's pretty badass. What about any hair tricks? How do you keep your blonde strands healthy?
Ewers: Yes, actually. Beer is great for hair—I've tried it, and it actually works.
Please expand.
Ewers: I just put it in my hair, like, after the shower. Just a little bit, so you get some volume. Just make sure to dry it immediately afterwards, or else it'll smell.
Noted. Now that you're traveling all the time, how do you stay in shape?
Ewers: I eat healthy foods. I love walking everywhere, I like cycling and swimming. I just use the time I have in each new city to go outside. And, I cook my own food.
Are you a good cook?
Ewers: Yes. I make salad and vegetables… healthy things.
How do you treat yourself after a long day—or, in your case, month? Fashion Month must have been killer.
Ewers: Good food, spending time with my friends… oh, and I love a good massage after Fashion Week.
Where do you go?
Ewers: This place in Williamsburg called Treat Your Body.
Keep scrolling to see behind-the-scenes photos from the campaign!
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There are days when blogging feels like a job and I just don't want to do anything. I don't want to write posts. I don't want to visit cool new places. And I don't want to spend any more time on social media. Sometimes I sit at my laptop thinking of the hundred or so items on my digital to-do list, and I just feel overwhelmed. Those days aren't usually very productive. Blogging really is a job. It takes a lot of time to build something that anyone cares to read. And some days, I wonder if it's all really worth it. But then, I remember the great opportunities that blogging offers me.
Last Tuesday, I was having a rough day. My web host was giving me the run-around, and I had spent all day trying to put out a digital fire. And man… it seems like these digital fires become more frequent the longer I blog. I was just sitting at the kitchen table thinking about how frustrating blogging can be. I was wallowing in all that I didn't know, in how much I still don't understand after months (really… YEARS) of self-education. And my mood was terrible.
And then Annan came home and we got ready to go to a blogging event at Old Bakery Beer in Alton, IL. I didn't want to talk to people I didn't know, but I had already signed up for the event (and was pretty excited about attending since my grandpa worked in the building his whole life when it used to be a bakery). I remember telling Annan as we pulled into the parking lot, "I am so not in the mood for this."
But I had so much fun. We got to try some appetizers, met some fun people, and went on a great tour of the brewery. And even though I don't drink, it was fascinating to learn about the process, and to realize that the only organic brewery in the St. Louis region is in my hometown. How cool is that!
Afterwards, we wanted to try some real food, so we split the BLT in their main dining area. It was so good and had sweet tomato jam on it. Who even knew that was a thing? But it was delicious and made me miss summer and glorious home-grown tomatoes. (Almost there, guys!)
When we left the event, I realized how lucky I am to have a job that pushes me outside of my comfort zone on a daily basis and allows me to have unique experiences by myself and with my hubby. Some people think that blogging for a living is some magical cure-all. But the truth is, it is a high-stress job with a constant stream of emergencies. Still, I wouldn't trade the freedom or the excitement for anything else.
So what do you hate about your job? And why do you keep doing it anyway? Answer in the comments.
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Series 3000 Traditional Sliding Glass Door
Power Savings
Thermal Education: Aluminum transfers energy very easily. This has wrongly been considered a negative trait but the fact is that very little energy is lost through the frame material. Other door materials absorb heat and cold into the frame, causing that material to fail prematurely. One might say that aluminum is a more intelligent building material in that it deals with such stress in a positive way by releasing the energy that would normally cause material failure as it does in vinyl and wood. Aluminum is thermally stable in that it does not swell and shrink when the temperature or humidity levels change. The fact is that very little actual energy is lost through the frame material.
Energy Ratings: In the Products section of our website we list several test results with varying types of glass, from standard insulated glass to high performance glass.
Air Leakage: Wood and vinyl swell and shrink as the weather changes. And like an old house they can creak and groan. DO NOT be fooled by those windows and doors that tout "U-value = energy efficiency." To understand the U-value test is to know that it is a misleading rating. During the test all weep holes, seams, etc are sealed shut? No wonder wood and vinyl perform so well in this "test" because only material is tested and not the product. Real conditions cause expansion and contraction, which allows energy to come right through the frame. Aluminum has infinitesimal movement during weather change, which causes it to be efficient year in and year out.
Flared Interlockers: Notice how the interlockers on all Fleetwood doors "wedge" into each other? This makes a rattle free union. Cheaper models rely solely on the brush weather-stripping. This causes more noise and air infiltration because the brush wears out.


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What is "Orthokeratology"?
Orthokeratology is a revolutionary non-surgical procedure which can eliminate the need for glasses or daytime contact lenses for clear vision! It improves your vision by gently "reshaping" your eye while you sleep applying specially designed contact lenses. As long as you apply the specially designed lenses into your eyes at bedtime, you will have clear and sharp natural vision when you awake!
How does "Orthokeratology" work?
When a person cannot see clearly, it is often because their eye is too long (myopia), too short (hyperopia), or the surface (i.e. cornea) is misshaped (astigmatism). Images therefore fail to focus on the nerve layer (retina) and this causes blurred vision.
Traditionally, we will apply "compensating" lens – in the form or spectacle glasses or contact lenses – to refocus the image again. However, orthokeratology lenses apply the force to "reshape" your front surface of the eye whilst you sleep. When you wake up, your "reshaped" & "corrected" eyes will be able to focus the image sharply and clearly without wearing any glasses or contact lenses.
Who can be benefit from "Orthokeratology"?
In general, if you need to wear glasses or contact lenses for clear vision in day time, orthokeratology would be beneficial for you – whether it is because of your eyes are too long (myopia), too short (hyperopia) or oval/irregular shaped surface (astigmatism).
How long does "Orthokeratology" take?
It depends on your prescription and corneal condition. In general, it takes from one day to 2 weeks to achieve excellent vision if your cornea has no pre-existing pathology. For oval/irregular shaped or post-surgically altered cornea, it may take up to 4 weeks in order to have a consistent result to rehabilitate your cornea and restore your vision to be clear. Contact our professionally trained orthokeratologist or staff today for more information!
Is "Orthokeratology" safe?
Orthokeratology is a safe and reversible procedure. In 2002, it was approved by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, just like with any other contact lens wear, there is a small risk of infection for orthokeratology. This risk can be greatly minimised by following an appropriate lens care system. Please discuss with your optometrist or medical practitioner if you are unsure about your lens cleaning system.
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About 2 years ago I started PorrazzaNutrition; however, I didn't "officially" start until I began accepting insurance last year. I felt like that was when I really started to get some more clientele. I hit sort of a wrench in the road with being in a car accident, so I didn't go out and advertise or facilitate partnerships until a few months ago. I slowly started building up a client basis after my medical issues were out of the way (and I finished grad school) and landing some long-term contract work. Funny though, because once I finished school in August I thought I would have all of this time to read and relax. Instead, I just filled that time with more contract work and clients. Ten to 12 hour days, minimal time to do much for myself, and feeling overwhelmed majority of the time, sounds about right. I started to reach a point mentally and physically where I just couldn't continue to do both jobs and with some work issues going on, I realized that what I really wanted was to work for myself. I couldn't wait for the days where I could return phone calls that day instead of 2 days out. Or NOT writing things on my to-do list 4x since I just couldn't get to it! Thinking about going full-time private practice and actually doing it were two totally different ball games though. Sure I had clients, billed insurance, tracked expenses, etc, etc, etc; however, I didn't actually know how it felt to be on my own with no one saying what I needed to do. I only had myself to blame if I failed. Cue the panic! All I kept thinking to myself, "What are you doing?! Are you sure you should do this?!" My answer, "YES."
To make the transition easier, I thought I would go for a part-time job to have a steady source of income. I ended up getting offered a position that said they would be flexible with my schedule. So, sounds like a no-brainer, right? Well, in reality I would be adding on about an hour of travel each day. Twenty-four hours a week just became 30 hours a week. So, I am leaving a full-time job for 10-hours extra to work on my business and grow? The more I thought about it, the more I said, "Just DO IT. JUMP." Okay, I'll be honest, I took a lot of input from my boyfriend and dad (and reading from other RDs. In the end, I decided that I can slowly rip off the bandaid and do what seems comfortable by getting a part-time gig OR I could just rip that bad boy off and jump in with no life jacket. Good thing I know how to swim. HAHA. I am all about cheesy jokes and analogies today 🙂
The reality is, I have been planning for this moment. I have saved practically everything I made to be able to have a cushion to rely on if I flounder for a bit before getting my footing once I am on my own. I also made a plan of attack for the things I want to accomplish once I actually have some more time. I followed up with contacts of mine who I am working with already to let them know I will have more availability. The awesome part about that is I actually had a new opportunity arise from one of my contacts because I was able to do more things! I knew I was at the point where I was ready to continue to grow my business and I couldn't do so working a full-time job. It feels especially weird for me since a lot of my friends are trying to find full-time jobs for a steady income and benefits and here I am leaving that willingly.
Anyways, while I am sitting here working on my list of things to do for tomorrow, I thought to myself that I need to write this blog because maybe there is another dietitian out there thinking about jumping in to private practice and needs the extra push. While some people may not understand my position or goals, that doesn't matter to me. What I know is that this is exactly what I want. It is going to be hard and stressful; however, so was billing insurance companies for the first time and guess what, now I can bill in less than 2 minutes without having to hire someone to do it for me. With anything, there is always going to be a learning curve, stress, moments where you want to give up, and times where you think you made the wrong choice. I feel like the key to my success in any "failure" or time of of thinking "What did I get myself into" is to just pick myself up, LEARN, continue to grow, and remember WHY I chose to do this.