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$1,700 6 bed 3930 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19104
Previously Listed $1,700 6 bed
3930 Haverford Ave, Mantua, Philadelphia, 19104
Commute to Downtown Philadelphia
3930 Haverford Ave is a two minute walk from the 10 13th-Market to 63rd-Malvern at the Lancaster Av & Spring Garden St stop.
This apartment is in the Mantua neighborhood in Philadelphia. Nearby parks include Lee Park, Bird Lake Picnic Area and Drexel Park.
3930 Haverford Ave has a Walk Score of 92 out of 100. This location is a Walker's Paradise so daily errands do not require a car.
6 Bedroom 2 Bath house - Includes laminate hardwood flooring, big bedrooms, central heat and AC, washer/dryer and dishwasher, porch, large backyard, security system, free on-street parking, close to septa bus and trolley stops, UPenn, Drexel, and Drexel Shuttle stop.
Pets allowed: No
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Mantua, Philadelphia, 19104
Daily errands do not require a car.
Many nearby public transportation options.
Explore how far you can travel by car, bus, bike and foot from 3930 Haverford Ave.
3930 Haverford Ave has good transit which means many nearby public transportation options. Car sharing is available from Zipcar and RelayRides.
Rail lines:
10 13th-Market to 63rd-Malvern
0.1 mi
13 13th-Market to Yeadon-Darby
0.4 mi
11 13th-Market to Darby Trans Cntr
0.4 mi
36 13th-Market to 80th-Eastwick
0.4 mi
34 13th-Market to 61st-Baltimore
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MFL Frankford TC to 69th St TC
0.4 mi
Bus lines:
43 Richmond-Cumberland to 50th-Parksde
0.1 mi
40 2nd-Lombard to Conshohocken-Monumnt
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30 Amtrak 30th St Sta to 69th St TC
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31 City Hall to 76th-City
0.2 mi
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You never quite forget it is Independence Day in Jamaica. This is however the first time I've been here to experience it in years.
I move around quite a bit, but I carry my beloved Jamaica around with me always.
Happy Independence Day 2017 to the first English-speaking Caribbean nation to gain Independence!
Jamaica's 55th year of no longer being a colony of the United Kingdom is a significant achievement. #Jamaica55 however provides us with a chance to look back at what we have accomplished and what we have left to do.
Jamaica is 55 years old!
Jamaica, you are a mature adult now. You can't go clubbing with the young countries anymore. It's just not the done thing. Your job is to build a future for the next generation. You can't claim to be a young country anymore. There are much younger, fitter, sexier, countries out there right now. All that was young must become old.
During Christmas time, Jamaicans watch the TV programme "Greetings Across the World". Jamaicans who live abroad send greetings to Jamaicans who live on the island.
So, in the voice of Cousin Mabel who lives in England, I would like to say Happy Independence Day to:
- our National Heroes and Heroine who fought to make the enslavement of people of African descent no longer financially profitable. We still haven't received reparations for that but we're working on it;
- the leaders of our country who negotiated our independence from the United Kingdom in 1962. The rest of the English-speaking Caribbean are still very very upset with us that we rejected the West Indies Federation and the great plan of becoming independent as a group. But I know you. You wouldn't be Jamaican if you didn't want to go first; and
- every Jamaican who knows the Constitution of the United States of America better than their own. It's perfectly ok. I'll go through the Constitution of Jamaica at some point in time. Trust me when I say, it is much more exciting than most TV series you watch.
Happy Independence Jamaica, land I love.

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text: LOT SALE FOR SALE This lot has mostly stage lighting and video equipment, BUT there is also other items of a variety mix. ENTIRE LOT GOES ALL AT ONE TIME AT ONE PRICE. NO PICKING AND CHOOSING. 6 Pallet loads of items all must go at same time. A large trailer or box truck will ... »4/1/2018 - Denver


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Testing Cookies in Ruby on Rails
Over the weekend, Brian Ford released a useful plugin for testing your Ruby on Rails applications called, assert_cookie.
Brian likes his cookies…
"I love cookies. There are, of course, tons of varieties and I'm no connoisseur but I love the soft chocolate chip right out of the oven, hot and gooey. But, if you're like me, you don't want your Rails code to be gooey." -Brian Ford
To use assert_cookie, follow these steps.
- Install via,
script/plugin install http://svn.planetargon.org/rails/plugins/assert_cookie
- Fill your tests with some cookies
- Test your cookies!
assert_cookie :pass,
:value => lambda { |value| UUID.parse(value).valid? }
assert_cookie :yellow, :value => ['sunny', 'days']
assert_cookie :delight, :value => 'yum'
assert_cookie :secret, :path => lambda { |path| path =~ /secret/ },
:secure => true
For more information on other plugins and tools that PLANET ARGON is releasing under open source licenses, visit www.planetargon.org.
Also, be sure to subscribe to Brian Ford's feed as he says he'll be announcing more plugins and tips soon. :-)
Have Fun!


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You are currently browsing the monthly archive for December 2012.
We all know what the internet is – a series of tubes with cats inside them. Sometimes, the cats get stuck. And when that happens, we have a meme that goes viral.
That's what happened to Tarder Sauce. Read the rest of this entry »
Stagnation seems to have placed a spell over me. All these great ideas that I could work on, and I seem to find staring at a wall much more fascinating. This is what happens when another old view of something shatters into dust; instead of finding the strength to go on, you keep mourning its loss.
But maybe that changes today. I can only hope. Read the rest of this entry »
It feels like Mercury Retrograde is still in progress around here. Yet again, I seem to have shorted out another cell phone after Friday's guided meditation ritual. After spending yesterday morning trying to get my phone fixed and seeing what my options were, I was once again denied after talking with my father about it. If I can wait two weeks or so until he comes back home, he's going to war with our provider and take us all elsewhere, although I had a very pleasant and new experience yesterday. Read the rest of this entry »
Which girl doesn't love being crafty?
Every now and again, I get the urge to make jewelry or play with new techniques. Usually, this urge strikes me in December or January. Even with winter upon the land I become a creative little whirlwind that wants to make or draw everything. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.
Today happened to be one such day where I made things. Read the rest of this entry »
For the past few days, I've been dipping my toes back into solitary eclectic Wicca. There's just too many things indicating that what I need out of a group right now just won't happen. With last night being the culmination of every realization coming to the surface at once, I have been thinking more and more about returning to my old paths home. Read the rest of this entry »


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Office of Fossil Energy, DOE.
Notice of application.
Sempra Energy Resources (SER) and Termoelectrica U.S., LLC (T-US) jointly applied to rescind Presidential Permit PP-235 held by SER and to issue a Presidential permit to T-US covering the same international transmission facilities. In addition, SER and T-US are requesting expedited consideration of their joint application.
Comments, protests, or requests to intervene must be submitted on or before September 25, 2002.
Comments, protests, or requests to intervene should be addressed as follows: Office of Coal & Power Import/Export, FE-27/Forrestal Building, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585.Start Further Info
Ellen Russell (Program Office) 202-586-9624 or Michael T. Skinker (Program Attorney) 202-586-2793.End Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental Information
The construction, operation, maintenance, and connection of facilities at the international border of the United States for the transmission of electric energy between the United States and a foreign country is prohibited in the absence of a Presidential permit issued pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 10485, as amended by EO 12038. Existing Presidential permits are not transferable or assignable. However, in the event of a proposed voluntary transfer of facilities, in accordance with the regulations at 10 CFR 205.323, the existing permit holder and the transferee are required to file a joint application with DOE that includes a statement of reasons for the transfer.
On August 29, 2002, SER and T-US jointly filed an application with the Office of Fossil Energy (FE) of the Department of Energy (DOE) for a transfer from SER to T-US of the facilities authorized by Presidential Permit PP-235. These facilities include the following facilities and all supporting structures within the right-of-way occupied by such facilities:
Two 230,000-volt electric transmission circuits installed on a single set of steel lattice towers and extending from San Diego Gas & Electric Company's Imperial Valley Substation approximately 6 miles south to the U.S. international border with Mexico.
At the border these transmission facilities connect to similar facilities owned by Termoelectrica de Mexicali (TDM) and continue south 3 miles to the 500-megawatt natural gas fired powerplant currently being developed by TDM west of the town of Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. Start Printed Page 57419
SER is a California corporation engaged in the development, ownership, and operation of non-regulated electric generating facilities and the wholesale sale of electric power. T-US, a Delaware limited liability corporation, will own and operate the U.S. portion of the transmission facility. Both SER and T-US are indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of Sempra Energy, a California corporation. SER and T-US request the recession of PP-235, issued to SER on December 5, 2001, and the simultaneous issuance of a Presidential permit to T-US for the same facilities enabling the parties to effectuate an internal corporate reorganization that will result in T-US owning, operating, and maintaining the transmission facility as an exempt wholesale generator (EWG).
The proposed transfer of these facilities has no effect on the proceeding currently before FE in Docket EA-235, SER's application to export a maximum of 12 MW of electric energy to the TDM powerplant using these same transmission facilities. In the EA-235 proceeding, SER proposes to export electric energy for the purpose of providing "black start" capability to the TDM powerplant and for providing ancillary equipment power when the facility's electrical generating equipment is not in operation. These transmission facilities are not interconnected with the electrical distribution system of Mexico owned and operated by Comision Federal de Electricidad, the national electric utility of Mexico.
Construction of the international transmission facilities that are the subject of this application was completed by SER earlier this year; however, the transmission line has not yet been energized. SER and T-US plan to energize the facility in October 2002 and, therefore, have requested expedited consideration of this joint application. Accordingly, DOE has shortened the public comment period to 15 days in order to allow completion of this proceeding within the applicants' time period.
Since restructuring of the electric power industry began, resulting in the introduction of different types of competitive entities into the marketplace, DOE has consistently expressed its policy that cross-border trade in electric energy should be subject to the same principles of comparable open access and non-discrimination that apply to transmission in interstate commerce. DOE has stated that policy in export authorizations granted to entities requesting authority to export over international transmission facilities. Specifically, DOE expects transmitting utilities owning border facilities to provide access across the border in accordance with the principles of comparable open access and non-discrimination contained in the FPA and articulated in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Order No. 888 (Promotion Wholesale Competition Through Open Access Non-Discriminatory Transmission Services by Public utilities; FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶31,036 (1996)), as amended. In furtherance of this policy, on July 27, 1999, (64 FR 40586) DOE initiated a proceeding in which it noticed its intention to condition existing and future Presidential permits, appropriate for third party transmission, on compliance with a requirement to provide non-discriminatory open access transmission service. That proceeding is not yet complete. However, in this docket DOE specifically requests comment on the appropriateness of applying the open access requirement on facilities proposed to be transferred to T-US.
Procedural Matters: Any person desiring to become a party to this proceeding or to be heard by filing comments or protests to this application should file a petition to intervene, comment or protest at the address provided above in accordance with §§ 385.211 or 385.214 of the FERC's Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Fifteen copies of each petition and protest should be filed with the DOE on or before the date listed above.
Additional copies of such petitions to intervene or protests also should be filed directly with: Alberto Abreu, Director, Permitting and Licensing, Sempra Energy Resources, 101 Ash Street, P.O. Box 1831, San Diego, CA 92112-4150.
Before a Presidential permit may be issued or amended, the DOE must determine that the proposed action will not adversely impact on the reliability of the U.S. electric power supply system. In addition, DOE must consider the environmental impacts of the proposed action (i.e., granting the Presidential permit, with any conditions and limitations, or denying the permit) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. DOE also must obtain the concurrence of the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense before taking final action on a Presidential permit application.
Copies of this application will be made available, upon request, for public inspection and copying at the address provided above. In addition, the application may be reviewed or downloaded from the Fossil Energy Home Page at: http://www.fe.doe.gov. Upon reaching the Fossil Energy Home page, select "Electricity Regulation" from the options menu, and then "Pending Proceedings."Start Signature
Issued in Washington, DC, on September 4, 2002.
Anthony J. Como,
Deputy Director, Electric Power Regulation, Office of Coal & Power Systems, Office of Coal & Power Import/Export, Office of Fossil Energy.
[FR Doc. 02-22916 Filed 9-9-02; 8:45 am]


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Man vs Wild is a show that captures the heart of every MAN!
It excites a man's passion for the outdoors and for sheer survival.
For those of you who haven't seen it; Bear Grylls gets dumped in essentially
the middle of nowhere and is left alone to fend for himself & fight for survival.
The journey he faces is a long hard slog, made all the harder as he is flying solo.
Sadly I often see in this show a reflection of our World which is full of broken people.
So many people seem to be lost in the middle of nowhere & fighting for survival.
So many people are struggling in life & most are struggling alone.
Finance, pornography, relationships, drugs & alcohol addiction, anger… the list goes on.
Yet I believe there is a better way. A way where we don't need to struggle to survive day by day.
In my struggles I have found Jesus to be the answer. He has strengthened me & the Church has supported me.
Life alone sucks. But people living Christ-Centred lives together will survive the distance.
So are you in Survival mode?
Are you a little lost & struggling to go on?
What are you going to do about it?


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Massachusetts politics may seem overwhelmingly blue on the surface, but when you dig down and study the numbers, you will find a different picture than what most of the headlines lead you to believe.
Massachusetts politics may seem overwhelmingly blue on the surface, but when you dig down and study the numbers, you will find a different picture than what most of the headlines lead you to believe.
Sure, we are the home state to political names like the Kennedy family, Deval Patrick, John Kerry and Barney Frank, but we also voted for the income tax to be rolled back to 5 percent.
Like the rest of the country, Massachusetts residents like options. Grocery stores continue to stock their shelves with hundreds of new products. A simple walk down any isle may be leaving you facing countless options. The point is if we like options for our products and the things we purchase, what makes you think we don't like options for our political parties and candidates?
If you look at the successful and unsuccessful 2010 election results for Charlie Baker and Scott Brown, despite the outcome at the top of the ticket, you will see that below the ticket Bay State voters do indeed vote for political diversity.
Baker was faced with a well-known and well-financed third party candidate yet still carried 42 percent of the vote, while Scott Brown won with 52 percent. Baker carried 42 percent of the vote and carried 42 percent of the state Senate districts.
Brown won 52 percent of the vote and carried 75 percent of the state senate districts. Based on these statistics, over time Massachusetts politics should become more balanced and competitive, at least below the top of the ticket.
In 2010, the minority party in the Massachusetts House of Representatives more than doubled their numbers. After the election, Republicans grew to 33 members while Baker carried 77 House seats.
The Democratic Party will continue to win elections in urban areas and they should continue to dominate 90 percent to 10 percent, 80 percent to 20 percent, 70 percent to 30 percent in these districts. Outside of the urban areas, the state should be going 55 percent to 45 percent, 53 percent to 47 percent more often.
Unfortunately in the Statehouse, where some of the most important laws are passed for Massachusetts residents, there isn't much political diversity. This is not a swipe at one political party. Both parties around the country provide numerous examples of supermajorities gone off the tracks.
Massachusetts politics in the Statehouse are led by the Speaker, the Senate president, the governor and their allies.
From time to time, others will interject their points to push an agenda but for most days, these select few run the Statehouse.
When you have so few running the Statehouse, without a viable alternative coming close to muster enough support to make the political landscape competitive, Massachusetts residents are left suffering.
The end result can be staggering. This past year, CNBC rated all 50 states and ranked Massachusetts as the second most expensive state to operate a business. Massachusetts continues to rank as one of the highest states in the country for the debt-per-capita category. A national study on transparency in state government concluded that Massachusetts earned an "F" for "public access to information." Massachusetts did not earn these low marks overnight, it happened over time.
When only a few control the decisions, liberals, conservatives and moderates have no path to influence the outcome.
The Statehouse needs a makeover. We live in the world of Twitter and instant gratification. Unfortunately, voters in this case, will have to remain patient, digging our way out to a more competitive state in which both sides are forced to compete for votes. Ideas will happen over time.
The public needs to remain vigilant in constantly reminding those we put into power that the power belongs to the people. Hopefully my column will contribute to that goal. My columns will be focused on the Statehouse, politics and bringing about a balance to a state that is nationally known for its one-sided politics. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Voters are better served when there is a clear competition for ideas and a balance in power.
Paul D. Craney is the executive director of Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, an independent, nopartisan, non-profit 501(c)(4) that advocates for right of center economic policies, fiscal and good government issues. For more information on Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, visit http://www.massfiscal.org. Email tips and comments for this column to email@example.com or Tweet at @PaulDiegoCraney.


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I started poking around carm.org, and what I've found is truly an asylum.
Its premiere author, Matt Slick, is most famous among the atheist circles from his "debate" with Matt Dillahunty, where they went round and round on the gibberish that is presuppositionalism.
What I've found interesting about poking around this site is that it's frequently Christians addressing Christians. In the previous articles I addressed, I encountered the typical manipulation and incoherent argumentation that one receives as an atheist when an apologist attempts to use logic. This site is more interesting, because it gives me a view into their world.
It's a bizarre world.
I slothed into a section called "Objections and Answers", and saw as one of the sub-articles, one called "I am skeptical about God"
Oh boy! I rub my hands together in anticipation. I smelled a "top-ten list of stupid reasons God exists" - one of those articles. What could Matt Slick possibly say to answer my objection and skepticism about God? Maybe it would be the presuppositional insanity again. Maybe he'd have a peer-reviewed scientific publication that provided empirical confirmation of a well-defined god entity.
I clicked the link, excited to see what stellar argumentation would await me.
This is what I got:
Are you honestly looking for answers? If you are, I would be very willing to talk with you more about Jesus, the Bible, or whatever else you want to talk about.
What are you skeptical about? Perhaps we can talk about some of the things that you feel keep you from a saving knowledge of Jesus.
Sometimes being skeptical is a way of hiding from the facts. We all do it, but we must try and make sure that we aren't using skepticism as a way to hide from God.Okay...
Yes. Yes, I am honestly looking for answers. I figure I'd use the best tool available - science - to accomplish that goal.
What are you skeptical about? Perhaps we can talk about some of the things that you feel keep you from a saving knowledge of Jesus.I'm skeptical about the supernatural claims of the Bible, or that anything supernatural exists at all. I assume we're taking about skepticism about theist stuff.
How about having some actual scientific evidence? That's pretty much what's preventing me from believing you. You know... evidence.
Sometimes being skeptical is a way of hiding from the facts. We all do it, but we must try and make sure that we aren't using skepticism as a way to hide from God.That is true. Some people do that. Hold on, let me check and see whether I am. Nope, I'm all set. Still experiencing a severe lack of any kind of supporting evidence, though.
So wait, that's it? That's the answer to the objection that I'm skeptical about God? He merely suggests that it's possible that I'm lying to myself.
No evidence. No demonstration. Nothing.
Color my surprised.


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Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Last year I met Niku. Niku has been singled out at school because of her exceptional grades. They recommended she go to nursing school. But Niku's father had recently died of HIV/AIDS, and her mother just found out she also has AIDS. Medication is very expensive. Her mother is using the father's leftover meds. Due to these circumstances, her family could not afford to send Niku to nursing school.
The entire two year nursing program cost $600.
Two weeks ago One Small Drop was able to present Niku with a full scholarship. Niku and her mother were filled with joy and appreciation. They hardly had words to express their gratitude.
Niku will begin school August 31, 2009 at Njombe Nursing School. This school is several hours from home. The $600 covers room, board, school supplies and education. She is excited to keep us abreast of her progress!
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Hurrah for Niku and Hurrah for One Small Drop!
- August 7, 2009 at 5:27 PM
- Joyful said...
Bless you for helping one through your one small drop! You will make such an awesome difference in this girl's future.
- October 9, 2009 at 8:26 PM
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Google+ and LinkedIn ranked the highest in user engagement, behind YouTube. Here are 6 ways to optimize both platforms for your small...
Social media is a must in today's marketing world, and using Google+ and LinkedIn together is a big step towards success. It's not only recommended- it's required.
Why? The answer is simple: Google+ and LinkedIn are among the highest ranked social media websites, according to Shareaholic's most recent study. Their findings show that people spend more time on these sites compared to others and visitors look at multiple pages per visit to these sites. Both Google+ and LinkedIn also possess the lowest bounce rates (or frequency of a visitor to navigate away from the website just after viewing a single page)
Related:The Pros and Cons of Using Google+ for Business [Infographic]
Why should Google+ and LinkedIn be used together?
An online study, conducted by Shareaholic, from September 2013 to February 2014 showed engagement on Google+ and LinkedIn to be ranked higher than Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Pinterest, and StumbleUpon. They only ranked lower than the ever-popular YouTube.
This 6-month study showed the average visitor spends 188 seconds on Google+ and 133 on LinkedIn(Tweet This!). The average user also visits about 2.5 pages on the sites, making the bounce rate at only about 50% for both social media platforms.
Related:Local Online Marketing SEO Strategies
How Google+ and LinkedIn can be used together
Because Google+ and LinkedIn have the most engaged users, it's wise to begin building communities around your business. Here are some tips on how to integrate LinkedIn and Google+ in order to reach customers:
- Google+ Local is a powerful tool for targeting local customers because it combines customer reviews and local search into one platform. It is also a useful tool because it combines customer reviews and a local business search on one website. 20% of all Google searches have local intent and 40% of Google mobile searches have local intent (Tweet This!), so boosting your Google+ local will likely bring you business.
- Push to make your Google+ profile popular by posting pictures and specials often, replying to customers, and staying current. This will allow your business' page to show up on Google universal searches as well as local searches.
- Use LinkedIn to build brand awareness. Followers on LinkedIn boost credibility through referrals and recommendations. Keeping your LinkedIn active will help you retain existing customers, while attracting new ones.
- Engage customers with Google+ by taking advantage of Google+ Hangouts. It allows you and up to 9 other people to stream live video to customers. Stream interviews of customers for testimonials, educational seminars about your products or services, answer customer questions in a Q&A session, launch products live, or just keep people updated on company news.
- Utilize LinkedIn's group feature. Join groups relevant to your business to become known to prospective clients. Also, create your own group in order to engage directly with your customers.
- Use both LinkedIn and Google+ to link people to your company's website and vice versa. The Google+ badge, for example, allows you to link your Google+ page to your website as well as increase your Google+ audience. LinkedIn has a section specifically for a company's website URL.
Related:7 Reasons Your Small Business Should Be Using Google+
When using Google+ and LinkedIn together, it makes the perfect social media duo. Visit blog post about social media post-click engagement rankings for more information on this social media engagement study and to see precisely how each website ranked. Comment below about your success with LinkedIn, Google+, or share your thoughts on Shareaholic's study.
Author Bio: Kim Beasley is a Social Media Strategist who harnesses the power of Google+ Hangouts and Helpouts to coach entrepreneurs about social media. She has appeared on news outlets such as FOX, NBC, HuffPost Live, and many others. Kim has a weekly news segment which is a live newscast for KRNV using Google+ Hangouts on Air (HOA) with newscaster Melissa Carlson as host. Get the 12 Steps to Google+ Success to learn how to connect with your target customers using Google+.
Connect with Kim on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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25 years ago yesterday afternoon; at 10 past 2 to be exact, I was born, weighing a heavy (my mum calls it healthy) 8lb 12oz. I have now reached the halfway mark of my third decade in this world and am an adult; I mean I've officially been an adult for some years now, but today it really hit me… I am in my mid-20's. When I was younger, I had an idea that I would have my life together at the age of 25; I would be married, I'd own a house, I may even be pregnant with my first child. This may be the case for some friends of mine but in actual fact I'm unemployed after returning from pissing about in Thailand for a year. I am grateful that my life has turned out the way it has but I am infinitely less wise and less sorted than I anticipated when I was a young girl.
Nevertheless, I have picked some things up whilst stumbling through life for the last almost three decades. Let the list commence…
1. Exercise is good– Gone are the days you can eat cheesey chips every single night and still look banging on the beach. Working out makes you feel great AND look great in our new old age.
2. Money comes and goes- Money shouldn't be the be all and end all of your life, it comes and goes so if you're not earning that much right now don't worry about it.
3. Everybody should travel for long periods of time- Get out of your comfort zone, see the world and experience some culture other to your own. It opens your mind, makes you a more interesting person and gives you something to talk about with strangers.
4. Abandon your expectations- Who cares if you're not married, have babies or own a house yet? In my eyes, these things are a little overrated right now anyway
5. Find something you're passionate about and work on it- Get a hobby, or work towards a job you know you're going to love. I get it more than anyone; job hunting can be tough, especially when going after your dream job. Practice now, do a masters degree. Just find something you love and go after it.
6. Life is too short to do things you don't enjoy- Turn off the bad film, leave the awful party, why wait?
7. Learn to love yourself- If you don't, who will? You're stuck with yourself for the next 50 years at least! Be your own excellent company
8. If friends don't have your best intentions at heart, it's okay to dump them– life is too short and all that, toxic friends are useless.
9. You do you- Don't let peer pressure get to you; don't feel like you have to do something just because everyone else is and alternatively don't feel alone doing something nobody else is doing. Go with your gut and you do you.
10. Try to save a little money- Money does come and go, try save a little for when it goes. Living from paycheck to paycheck won't do you any favours, don't be silly and buy a flash car you can't afford, don't get a credit card and don't live beyond your means.
11. Your body is a temple- Maybe smoking 20 a day and drinking a litre of vodka like you used to in early adulthood isn't the best idea anymore.
12. Talk about how you feel- Mental health is SO important, open up to people and tell loved ones how you feel. The stigma surrounding this is dumb.
13. If you haven't already, learn to drive- I was a late bloomer to this but it has changed my life, just get it over with.
14. Stop dissing the good guys- We all love a bad boy when we're young, but it's the good ones who will still be there the next morning. Give them a chance.
15. Sometimes a dance and sing can solve issues- Get in your kitchen, crank up Justin Timberlake, forget about everything and have a boogie.
16. Health of the body and mind are paramount– of yourself and loved ones, everything else is just background noise.
17. Everyone is on their own journey- No two people are the same, it's what makes the World interesting, their decisions aren't yours to judge.
18. People don't care- People are fickle, vain and don't care about you as much as you may have thought when you were younger. Throw away your inhibitions and stop worrying about what other people may say or think, chances are they won't notice anyway. Feel liberated and do as you please.
19. Your mum is your best friend- You may have missed this as a teen because you were too busy terrorising her, but your mum is your best friend, your number 1 fan and your biggest ally. Chances are she's already been through everything you're experiencing and may actually have some sound advice if you open up to her.
20. Learn to forgive- Holding in pent up anger will do you no good. Try and let go.
21. Don't play hard to get- If you like somebody, speak up and don't be afraid to tell your loved ones how much they mean to you, Life is too short to play games.
22. Care about something- Care about the environment, about politics, about feminism, about anything. Learn what's going on in the world, speak up, stand up and own up to your parts played.
23. Shopping for stationery and interiors will excite you- maybe even more than clothes shopping…that's okay.
24. You're still young- You still have time to change your life if you want to; end your unhappy relationship, drastically change your career path. Don't settle just because you think you should be settled.
25. You're never going to have all the answers- Gone are the days when I thought I would hit a magical age where I would suddenly become an all knowing person. I will always struggle with big decisions and need advice. Life is a risk and that's part of the fun; yes I will become wiser and more experienced but that will come from jumping into the unknown. Try something new, if it turns belly up at least you will have learnt something.
Much love from wherever I am


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patterns > My Heart Exposed - Helen's Journal
> Libra Glamour Half Finger Gloves / Open Mitts
Libra Glamour Half Finger Gloves / Open Mitts
I decided to make these gloves after I scooped some Lana Gross Mille Merino Chunky yarn which I absolutely loved the feel of, it is not too soft nor too rough and it was just crying out to be knitted into some gloves. I thought that some half finger gloves for use in my self propel wheelchair would be ideal made up in this gorgeous yarn.
Then after I made them with half fingers, I decided I really wanted a pair for everyday use around the house or just doing anything where my hands suffer from stiffening up with cold and muscle tightness due to some nerve damage I am currently living with. The Open Mitts are ideal for regular use where you dont want anything close around your fingers and keep your wrists and hand joints nicely warm without being too hot.
Both pairs are ideal for the Autumn and the name for these gorgeous gloves and open mitts was decided by my twelve year old daughter Angelica who was also born in October, the Libra month. Angelica has named them Libra Glamour because she is a Libra star sign and because she wanted to decorate them with some pretty beads for me from her collection to make them extra special and glamorous.
I hope you enjoy making them as much as I have enjoyed designing both pairs and testing the pattern to make a third pair.
Everything in this pattern is held with the copyright registered to me: "Helen Jacobs-Grant ©2008" and must not be reproduced or copied without my express permission. This pattern is intended for personal use only and you may print the pattern out for your own use but please do not pass it on without asking me first.
If you would like to contact me, please send an email to:
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Art Deco Rose Card-JMRush
Card size: W 5.5" X H 4.25"
This design is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats.
You can purchase this Silhouette design file here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222
1. Cut design pieces. ( I used double sided card stock).
2. Fold the card at the score line. Apply glue to the backside of the geometric design and attach it to the front of the card base. Glue the black rose design to the red rose design with a open center. Glue the rose with a solid center to the solid rose base.
3. Glue the two rose sections together aligning the patterns.
4. Glue the leaf detail to it's coordinating solid leaf base.
5. Curve the leaves as you like.
6. Use foam adhesive squares to attach the combined leaves and combined rose to the front of the card. Finish by adding adhesive jewels to each corner:)


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Hey everyone!
I hope you are all well and enjoying your day!
Since purchasing the MAC Select cover-up concealer about two months ago, it has quickly become one of my everyday makeup products – and as there are so many different concealers out there, and choosing the perfect one can be tricky, I decided to write a review on this one.
As you can see from the photo above, the packaging is in a little tube, which you squeeze to apply the desired amount of product. I don't like this packaging as much as pot or stick concealers, but it is still effective.
I found this concealer is best for concealing under the eye. I like to dab little dots under the eye and either use my ring finger, or a soft blending brush to blend it out.
I have the colour NW20 which is perfect for under the eyes because it is light and brightening. The consistency of this concealer is also perfect for under the eye because it is light and gives good coverage without being heavy or cakey around the eye.
This concealer is also ideal for concealing areas of redness as it blends easily and has buildable coverage, i have found it effective to use around the nose or on any large patches of discolouration.
The photo shows the the eye on the left, with concealer looks brighter and more even than the eye on the right. The concealer has blended into the skin for a natural finish and covered the under eye circles.
If you are looking for a concealer to cover spots or scars, this probably isn't for you, but as an undereye and extra coverage concealer I think it is amazing!
I hope you found this review useful, leave a comment below telling me your favourite concealer!


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Karen O 7-2 thanks, update
Roseanne S' 7-2 reply to Susan B's 6-30 husbands in denial
Roseanne S 7-2 update on Charles
Kat R 7-2 pain in arm before bed - anyone else?
Kat R 7-2 chest pains and can't lose weight
Peggy's 7-2 reply to Lucy's 6-25 heart meds and diarrhea
Stacy W's 7-3 reply to Roseanne S' 7-2 my mom sounds like that & more
Susan B's 7-3 reply to Roseanne S' 7-2 thanks, support groups
Roseanne S' 7-4 reply to Kat R's 7-2 arms reacting differently & more
Barbara 7-5 Disability
Cindy Horner 7-7 how do we help dad without him feeling small?
Roseanne S 7-9 update, very difficult situation
Roseanne S' 7-9 reply to Cindy Horner's 7-7 coping, helping & more
Kathy S 7-10 I don't know where to start
Jon's 7-10 reply to Kathy S' 7-10 just jump in
Kathy S 7-10 having read more, more info
Hannah 7-10 husband's lung and heart problems
Jon's 7-10 reply to Hannah's 7-10 some possibilities
Susan B 7-10 book suggestion, venting
Roseanne S 7-11 update, frustration
Jon's 7-11 reply to Roseanne S' 7-11 quality of care
Kat R 7-12 does anyone know about time-release nitroglycerin?
Connie M 7-12 Lee Braden lost her husband
Lori 7-12 need help understanding my dad's condition
Tae 7-13 seek transplant doc in Louisiana
Cathy R 7-13 is my husband going to die soon? & more
Susan B's 7-13 reply to Cathy R's 7-13 tips on coping & more
Karen D's 7-13 reply to Cathy R's 7-13 coping with CHF experience
Paula 7-13 questions about my young CHFer son
Jon's 7-13 reply to Paula's 7-13 that 5-year death statistic
Roseanne S 7-16 update on Charles
Gabi 7-16 seek SSD lawyer in Dallas, Texas
Karen D's 7-16 reply to Roseanne S' 7-16 transplant evaluation results
Sharon B 7-19 seek others experiences
Diana 7-20 what to ask? questions about my son
Melanie 7-24 how do I cope with smoking husband?
Stacy W 7-24 weight loss, end-stage illness & more
Pam A's 7-25 reply to Stacy W's 7-24 weight loss & severe illness
Roseanne S' 7-25 reply to Melanie's 7-24 spouses who smoke
Roseanne S' 7-25 reply to Melanie's 7-24 addition
Judy H 7-26 concerned about edema in feet
Roseanne S 7-26 question everything
Stacey W's 7-31 reply to Pam A's 7-25 oxygen smell, losing weight, update
Jon's 7-31 reply to Stacey W's 7-31 oxygen smell, losing weight
Roseanne S' 7-31 reply to Susan B's 7-10 thank you for book suggestion
Carol C's 7-31 reply to Roseanne S' 7-26 also at Jewish & more
Karen O, July 2, 2001 - Hi and thank you Jon for this site and for answering my post, Thank you Lee, for where I could get more information at Jon's Place. My surgery was a success, no problem at all. I was up walking around about 2 1/2 hours later. I went home the next day and I have more energy than ever. The reason probably is that my pacer is set at 60 instead of 50, so I'm not as tired. Sorry to be babbling like this. Everyone take care and have a safe and happy fourth of July, Karen O. firstname.lastname@example.com
Roseanne S' July 2 reply to Susan B's June 30, 2001 - Hi Susan, Isn't denial a wonderful thing? I am in the same boat. My husband has an EF of 19% and dangerously low blood pressure, but is convinced he will be able to return to work in a gravel pit, walking up and down 12 flights of stairs at least twice a day. He has had no imporvement in heart function since his heart attack in February.
He is also convinced that he will get better and not need transplant if he just exercises more. In addition, his entire family (7 siblings, 2 sons, and a mother all live less than an hour away) is in denial. They do not come to see him or even call. Whenever I try to tell them how really bad this is, they all tell me, "That's what I thought."
You have to have a CHF doctor. You truly have no choice. Regular heart doctors and primary care doctors just aren't the same. Even when they tell you they take care of a lot of CHFers with EF of 19% or less. Just hang in there and remember that tomorrow will be be a better day, Roseanne S. email@example.com
Roseanne S, July 2, 2001 - Hi, My husband Charles is still in the hospital. He is being treated by the Heart Failure Clinic doctors at University Hospital in Cincinnati. He was on a dobutamine drip for 5 days after his blood pressure bottomed out from captropril and Lasix. They lowered his captopril from 12.5mg to 6.25mg but he was still bottoming out. They changed him to a milrinone drip but he still bottomed out. They have stopped the captopril and changed him to Lopressor. I checked twice to see if it really was Lopressor after reading your post. He was given 1/4 of a "regular" dose of metoprolol and could not tolerate it. He can't tolerate even half of the minimum dose of Coreg. Roseanne S. firstname.lastname@example.com
Jon's note: What's his heart rate?
Kat R, July 2, 2001 - Hi, My significant other has been doing well since I posted about a year ago. He has been having trouble lately with pain in his left arm at night just before bed. He is working and in his mid 50s. He has congestive heart failure but has done well with maintaining his weight. He also has type 2 diabetes.
Has anyone else experienced this or have any suggestions about what could be happening? He seems to be pain-free throughout the day; It is just in the evenings when he is ready to retire. Thanks for your help, Kat. firstname.lastname@example.com
Kat R, July 2, 2001 - Hi, My 80 year old dad also had bypass about 4 years ago. He did well and everything seemed fine but he has gained a lot of weight. He is diabetic and insulin dependent. He used to walk at least daily from one end of town to the other but now he walks daily but not that far. He watches his diet, but is not losing weight. The doctors have put him on a diuretic but it doesn't seem to be doing much.
Also, since his surgery he complains of some discomfort in his chest and he is losing some of his sight. His eyes supposedly check out fine and they can find no reason for this. I would love to find out why he is not losing weight and what can be suggested for the chest pains. He has always been very active for his age but now he just sleeps a lot (from necessity). Any ideas would be great, Kat R. firstname.lastname@example.com
Peggy's July 2 reply to Lucy's June 25, 2001 - Hi Lucy, My husband is on a lot of heart medications for cardiomyopathy and he was experiencing a lot of diarrhea. Instead of taking all his pills at the same time in the morning and at night, we had him taking them at different times with about an hour in between each. That seemed to work for him. Good luck! email@example.com
Stacy W's July 3 reply to Roseanne S' July 2, 2001 - Hi, My mom sounds like she is in a similar situation. She is older and the doctors keep telling her if she were 30 to 40 years younger, she would be a perfect transplant candidate. She is on dobutamine for her BP. They almost had her off it but she had such a large amount of fluid in her lungs that when they tapered her, her BP dropped more. Then they withheld her Lasix, the fluid built up again and they had to give IV Lasix, and she bottomed out again. She is on oxygen due to her pulse oximetry being in the 70s without it. Does anyone know if this is usual? With the oxygen she is in the 90s.
Today, her defibrillator fired twice. They think the first firing was due to a run of V-tach. The other, they don't know! We are heading to Florida tomorrow. We are looking for more answers and are concerned about the direction my mom is heading. We remain hopeful for a turnaround but are ready for whatever is there. It is so hard not knowing what to expect, and if there is more that could be done. Thanks, Stacy. email@example.com
Susan B's July 3 reply to Roseanne S' July 2, 2001 - Hi Roseanne, Thank you for your reply. This is a good place to vent. I am sorry about your husband's family's lack of support. I am very lucky. My mother-in-law goes with us to the doctor appointments. My family is also supportive. One of my best friends from college lives arround the block from us and also helps us. My husband is not up to doing everything he did before and it is nice to have friends. My cousin just lost her husband and we talk long-distance about living and coping with an ongoing illness. Are there support groups in your city for your husband? My husband has been talking to other people and it really helps him. Good luck, Susan. email@example.com
Roseanne S' July 4 reply to Kat R's July 2, 2001 - Hi Kat, My husband has severe numbness in his left arm, which gets so bad at times they can't draw blood out of that arm. The blood pressure in that arm can be up to 20 points lower than in his right arm. The doctors say there is no reason for it and that he is not going to have another heart attack. He notices it most if he raises his arm above his heart, but it can start at any time. Good luck finding answers.
Jon, Charles' heart rate is 101 to 120 at all times, even when he is sleeping. They changed his Lopressor back to capotril at 3.12mg yesterday, stopped the milrinone, held the Lasix, and lowered his potassium. His blood pressure was 68 over 41 this morning. Roseanne S. email@example.com
Jon's note: I'm just wondering if a pacemaker would help. By the way, there is a reason for the arm thing. His doctors just don't know what it is, and that means they don't know if it is potentially dangerous or not. I'd recommend a second and third opinion
Barbara, July 5, 2001 - Hi, Just a word of encouragement for all those who have been denied Social Security Disability. My daughter was denied for SSI and disabled adult child status last week. I wrote the Congressmen in her area and one of them called her as soon as he received the letter. The Ccongressman said he thought he could help her. I was just pleased that he took the time to make it personal. We may not have won the battle but I think we will win the war! firstname.lastname@example.com
Cindy Horner, July 7, 2001 - Hi, My father was recently diagnosed with CHF. We almost lost him 3 weeks ago after his first bout with pulmonary edema. His heart is now functioning at only 24%. Dad worked full-time up until the day before.
How do we care for him and help him, while at the same time not make him feel like an invalid? He has always been very proud and self sufficient, while now he seems to have lost all confidence in himself. email@example.com
Roseanne S, July 9, 2001 - Hi Jon, Thanks for the arm numbness kick in the rear. I should have figured that out months ago. They are going to do an cath to check it out, just to be sure there is no blockage and that the stent did not shift. The CHF doctor said the PCP and cardioligst should not have ruled out any new blockage without the test since things change. They also did vascular studies on his arms and legs. The biggest problem with getting tests is that he is in Cincinnati and they can't do any tests that could be considered transplant-related because they are only authorized by the insurance company for treatment of CHF. If they don't find any blockage he will be transferred to Jewish Hospital in Louisville.
Charles is back on a milrinone drip. If he is on it he can take small doses of his heart meds but if they take him off it he can't tolerate any of them. If they find blockage they will try again to get him off the drip and let me take him home for a little while before going to Louisville.
How long can he stay on this drip? I was told he could not stay on dobutamine long-term because it would wear out his heart. Another problem is that the IV sites are only lasting about 24 hours, then they start to leak. We also had a very bad experience with an echo tech. For some reason the tech decided she needed to talk to him while she was doing the test. I was not there (I won't make that mistake again). He came back so depressed, saying she was like talking to the grim reaper. She told him he would have to be at death's door to get a heart and there was no reason to put him through these or any other tests since she has never seen anyone get better, and that exercise and meds don't change anything; He would just be put on the list and sent home to die. I reported her to the CHF team. Unfortunately, the damage has been done and nothing the doctors or I say is getting through to him. Thanks for listening, Roseanne S. firstname.lastname@example.com
Roseanne S' July 9 reply to Cindy Horner's July 7, 2001 - Hi Cindy, Hang in there, it will work out. Remember that tomorrow will be a better day. My husband was the same way: never sick a day in his life until his MI, always took care of everyone else in his family. We also went through a similar thing with my father, both when he had CHF and later with bladder cancer. As your father finds out what he can and cannot do, he will allow you to help.
Let him do what he can for himself, but if you see that he needs help, just do it; don't make a big deal about it. My husband was thrilled the first time he could stand up to pee! Of course being a woman, I don't get it. <lol> Sometimes you have to ask if he needs help but wait until he tries. The more things he can do for himself the better off you will all be. He will get mad. Just remember that it is not you he is mad at, it is the CHF and himself. Sometimes you will have to just sit back and wait for him to figure out that he needs help. He will have some bad days before he gets it all figured out.
My husband tried to do a load of laundry and insisted he could do it. He cried when he couldn't do it but a couple of weeks later he tried again and he could load the washer. He could not take the clothes out but at least he felt like he was helping me. Little things will become major victories for all of you. Again, don't make a big deal out of it; just remind him that a week ago he could not do it and now he can. He will overdo it but he will learn. Also, read the old posts both here and in the other section - they help a lot!
On a happier note, my father had CHF with an EF of 25%. We came very close to losing him the first time he went into acute heart failure. He had a valve that was damaged due to rheumatic fever as a child and the valve worked until he was 65, then decided not to open. They pushed the valve open via balloon. He had to take Lasix and digoxin (Lanoxin) the rest of his life but he was still able to travel around the world distributing eyeglasses for the Lion's Club until cancer took him. He traveled to 13 different third world countries 67 times in the 10 years after his CHF was diagnosed. He was also able to visit Alaska and wintered in Texas.
I did not live near him at the time and did not know anything about CHF. He was very good at not sharing information and hiding things, so none of us knew much about his condition until cancer changed things. Now that I know more about CHF I am amaized at what he was able to do. You never know what the future will bring. This is all probably new to you and you will become an expert in a lot to things you never wanted to learn in a short time. I can work all of the monitors in 4 hopsitals and one ER. In fact, at one hospital they changed the monitor system and every time the shift changed I ended up teaching various doctors and nurses how to use them.
I also make sure I know what his "alarm values" are [Jon's note - these are often called panic values]. I have kept nurses and interns from panicking at low blood pressure readings, have corrected med doseages, enforced med hold instructions and so on. I just tell them to check his charts. I have been amazed at the number of times the nurses will come back in, tell me I am right and thank me or bring the doctors instructions in for me to read if they have been changed.
One final note: Read The Manual, especially the part about memory. I constantly have to deal with, "When did they say that?" and "How come you know that and I don't?" Good luck and God be with you, Roseanne S. firstname.lastname@example.com
Kathy S, July 10, 2001 - Hi, This is my first time at this web site. My Mother has CHF. She was diagnosed in 1997 after she collapsed during a walk with my sister. She also happens to be diabetic. She is very weak at this point but continues to try to care for herself and a son who is mentally handicapped. I try to see to them both 4 times a week. I've read up on this illness and have so many questions and concerns - I don't know where to begin. email@example.com
Jon's July 10 reply to Kathy S's July 10, 2001 - Hi Kathy, Just jump in. You have to start somewhere. You can read this page for a jump on my site's information. Jon.
Kathy S, July 10, 2001 - Hi, I wrote earlier and as I was looking through the other messages, I noticed the suggestion to read The Manual. So I did and it is very informative. My mother went to the doctor last week and was told she was in heart failure. I wasn't sure what that meant since I knew she was diagnosed but the signs are all there. She has been struggling the past few months to keep the water off. She has slowed down so much even from last fall. She is unable to walk anywhere without being out of breath. I talked her into using the electric scooters at the grocery stores and at Walmart.
She wants to get out of the house, which I understand, but I hate it when she drives. She doesn't seem to want to know how dire her circumstances are. The doctor has given her 6 months but she is not aware of it. I don't believe she wants to know. As I have stated, she has a lot of complications, being a diabetic also, and she has colon cancer. She has been complaining of shoulder pain and it sounds pretty painful. I have bought her CoQ10, vitamin C and E, flaxseed oil and L-carnitine. She is on lots of meds and I'm feeling very sad tonight. firstname.lastname@example.com
Hanna, July 10, 2001 - Hi Jon, I notice that The Manual does not list COPD as a cause of CHF. My husband has what is now classed as severe emphyzema but his first hospitalization was for heart and lung failure. At least, that is what the doctors called it. That was 6 years ago.
Since he has been on diuretics, the past 6 months or so he has also had to add zaroxolyn every other day and they keep upping his potassium because he falls so low. They upped him to eighteen 10 mEq pills per day when his potassium level fell to 2.8. When he takes the zaroxolyn he has to up the potassium pills to 24. This gets him up to 3.8 but still he is always holding fluid. If he stays in bed lying down it doesn't show in his ankles so badly but if he is up for awhile his ankles look like they belong to an elephant. I suppose that's just gravity. I am concerned about the fact that his edema really doesn't seem to ever entirely go away. Is this a common thing? email@example.com
Jon's July 10 reply to Hanna's July 10, 2001 - Hi Hanna, I am not a doctor but there seem to be several possibilities. Since it is not usual for edema to be chronic, he probably needs a new CHF doctor more than anything else in the world right now.
Some treatment possibilities would be dose changes or drug changes in ACE inhibitor and diuretics, as well as possibly adding Aldactone and digoxin (Lanoxin); and making sure his dig levels are proper. Too much digoxin is very common and can make things worse instead of better. However, used properly, it can really make a CHFer feel better. If this is not enough, he may need inotropic IV treatment.
On the other hand, if he is not eating a strict low-sodium diet every single day, he is not going to lick this no matter what drugs are used. He may also need a 2 liter per day fluid intake restriction. He also needs to be as active as possible to prevent deconditioning, which always makes CHF worse. Jon.
Susan B, July 10, 2001 - Hi, I just found a book that I wanted to share with you all. It is "Surviving Your Spouse's Chronic Illness, A Compassionate Guide" by Chris McGonigle, Ph.D. When I thumbed through it at the book store, the chapter titles stood out. For example, one chapter is titled "Diagnosis: Losing the Future." I started crying in the book store and told my husband that I had to have it. On page 15 and 16 of the book the authur, whose husband died after a long battle with MS, writes, "Words can't describe the violence of a serious diagnosis. All the plans, dreams, and hopes we shared with our partner are suddenly torn away. We are robbed of something infinitely precious: the future we planned on with a beloved husband or wife." It was so good to see that I was not alone. I have wanted to stand up and say that we have lost our dreams. However, I can see that there are still more good days than bad days ahead for us. However, that may not always be the case. My husband says he thinks he is better than he is, and I think that he is worse than he is. I hope he is correct. Thanks for letting me vent. email@example.com
Roseanne S, July 11, 2001 - Hi all, I am sorry if I am posting too often but I don't have a support system. It is just me and my husband against the world. When the social worker talked to Charles about sending in home health nurses to care for his IV when and if we ever get home, he told her to "Forget it. We have been doing this by ourselves for 5 months and we can just keep doing it." He did not understand why I burst into tears! As things seem to be deteriorating every day, I really don't think he will be getting to come home soon.
Jon, thank you again for the arm numbness not being "nothing to be concerned about, you aren't going to have a heart attack" thing comment. Charles had the angiogram done and it showed that his stent has failed. Scar tissue has formed around it and there is blockage in his left artery. They reinserted the Swan-Ganz cath and checked his pulmonary pressure. It was back up to 35% and they did not attempt angioplasty. He was returned to CCU to try to improve his numbers before they did anything else.
We were also told by 4 doctors that opening the artery probably won't work and would not improve his condition. When the Swan-Ganz cath was stitched, the doctor hit a vein. Charles seeped blood for over 5 hours before they removed the stitch and tried again. Of course they restitched him at bedside with no numbing. Yesterday they told us that they are not going to do the angioplasty at this time. They are going to do a dye test to see if there is enough of that part of his heart alive to be worth the risk of bypass surgery. I am going to talk to the doctors today, Roseanne S. email@example.com
Jon's July 11 reply to Roseanne S' July 11, 2001 - Hi Roseanne, If possible, I think I would get another opinion from a doc not affiliated with the current ones; Just a thought. My Swan-Ganz cath puncture site never required any stitches at all to close. When health care personnel seem to be bumbling, it is often because they are not sure what to do or they are inexperienced at doing it. Neither is good. Until you see a "good" team in action, however, you have nothing to compare them to so you tend to accept them as okay. At least that's been my experience. I have since seen very good teams in action and will no longer accept a lower level of care for myself if I have any choice at all.
When those 4 doctors talked to you, did they explain precisely why opening the artery is not possible, why it won't help if it is indeed possible, or why they do not want to do it if it is possible? Have they explained all available options to you in plain English, along with the potential risks and benefits of each option? Have they suggested to you that you get another opinion from an unaffiliated doctor(s)? Have they discussed with you whether TMLR or other experimental treatments may be options, and where they are available so you can investigate these options? I do not know the details of your husband's situation and I am not a doctor so take my comments with a large grain of salt. I am guessing about all this. However, it seems to me that these are all things they should have done by now. Jon.
Kat R, July 12, 2001 - Hi, I posted concerning my dad and his persistent chest pain. I have just heard about time-released nitroglycerin. Has anyone had experience with this or heard anything positive/negative about this? Just wondering if this may be something for him to consider. Thanks, Kat. firstname.lastname@example.com
Connie M, July 12, 2001 - Hi, Blessings to all of you and your families. I just need to put Lee Braden's family on your list. She needs some support right now. She lost her husband Allen on July 4th to a long battle with heart disease and diabetes. Her e-mail address is email@example.com. Thanks, Connie Miller. firstname.lastname@example.com
Lori, July 12, 2001 - Hi, I am writing for my father who recently underwent some tests. He receives care through the VA and information, to say the least, is not forthcoming. I can't get a return call from the doctor for him to explain it to the family. All he was told was that part of his heart is not functioning and open heart surgery is recommended. If his heart is necrotic or dead in the left ventricle, how will surgery help? Is this considered a form of congestive heart failure? They only have him on nitroglycerin and isosorbide 3 times a day. Needless to say, we are seeking an outside opinion and in the meantime gathering as much information as possible. Thanks, Lori. email@example.com
Tae, July 13, 2001 - Hi, My mom needs a heart transplant. She is currently in Texas but wishes to have it in Louisiana because we have more family members there for support. I currently live in San Diego, but will be moving there next month. Can anyone recommend a cardiac specialist in the Ontario/Pomona/Chino Hills area? firstname.lastname@example.com
Cathy R, July 13, 2001 - Hi, I have never met any of you but today you are my blessing and I thank you. My husband is 50 and has always been a go-getter. Fifteen years ago he was running 12 to 14 miles per day and he had a severe heart attack. It was one of those weird things - a blood clot dislodged, causing the heart attack. He had significant scarring from this.
In the past year he's experienced shortness of breath and fatigue. He thought he was getting older and was not able to exercise. Upon my insistance he went to his cardiologist (it's been at least 5 years since he has been to a doctor). His blood pressure was 198/148. They couldn't stress test him because his heart rate was racing. He was diagnosised with dilated cardiomyopathy after a cath. It's been 30 days now. He is on the 4 medications for treatment, stopped smoking, restricted his diet and was told to reduce stress wherever he can. The doctor tells us that the damage is not reversible and is due in large part to the heart attack 15 years ago, along with years of untreated high blood pressure.
My husband has a stressful job, his personality is perfectionist and he keeps everything inside. His doctor knows all this about him and says the outcome doesn't look as good because of all these factors. We are terrified and feel like this is a death sentence. What we read tells us 50% to 70% of these aptients die in 5 years. We are seriously re-evaluating our circumstances to change our life styles. My husband has 4 years to go before full retirment. We don't know which way to turn first.
Please, if anyone out there can share with us;How long and to what quality of life do these patients live? We understand everybody's different as to outcome. Are we over-reacting? How serious is this? firstname.lastname@example.com
Susan B's July 13 reply to Cathy R's July 13, 2001 - Hi Cathy, I understand your fears. My husband became ill this year, out of the blue. These are the steps we have taken:
Good luck, Susan. If it sounds as if I have it together - I don't. It is still a day by day fight. firstname.lastname@example.com
Karen D's July 13 reply to Cathy R's July 13, 2001 - Dear Cathy, I know how scared both you and your husband must be right now. Almost 3 years ago we were told that my husband Bill, wouldn't live 6 months without a heart transplant. Well, he hasn't had the transplant and he's still here. Although he had to take medical retirement, he is still able to do many things that he enjoys and has found new hobbies like cooking to fill his day. If there is any way your husband could take a less-stressful job or retire earlier than you planned, it might make a big difference. It will be hard for him to change that hard-driving, perfectionist life style but when he realizes that living this way is harming his health, I hope he will be able to make the changes. Maybe his doctor will be able to recommend a counselor to help him learn to deal with stress and to eliminate it as much as possible. Please let us know how things are going, Karen Deitemeyer. firstname.lastname@example.com
Paula, July 13, 2001 - Hello Everyone, I am in desperate need of help. I have a 3 1/2 year old son with dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure. He has been having really bad night terrors every night for awhile now. Does anyone know if this could be from Coreg? They started him on it about a year ago but the PCP doesn't know if it's from that because it is fairly new in children.
Another question: What is with the 5 year mark everyone always talks about? My son was diagnosed with DCM 2 years ago and now since I keep reading about 5 years I am scared to death of losing him. Is it also true that it is inevitable that he will need a transplant? He sees a transplant coordinator every 6 months but as far as I can see he does great on a daily basis. He just gets bouts of pneumonia. I will appreciate any information anyone has. Thanks, Paula. firstname.lastname@example.com
Jon's July 13 reply to Paula's July 13, 2001 - Hi Paula, I e-mailed you complete Coreg prescribing info in Acrobat format. Some patients do have sleep disturbances.
That 5-year statistic came from the Framingham Heart Study (there's tons of info to be found by searching on that topic) and should now be relegated to the trash heap of history. No one knows how long CHFers live now. Period. That study produced those numbers between 1970 and 1990. The 5-year mortality numbers they observed were published in the early 1990s.
Most patients were not even taking an ACE inhibitor and none were taking beta-blockers in that study. In fact, some patients were taking meds that are now known to be harmful to CHFers (calcium channel blockers). This is all off the top of my head but I have a lot of stuff floating around in this old head, dizzy though it may be. <g> So don't sweat that number and if you have a CHF specialist, please note that he will never use that statistic because he knows it no longer applies. ;-)
Now, before you get too cocky, remember that if a person has severe CHF, he's in a lot of very serious trouble. Mortality is very high. Those who do not have serious CHF may progress into it at some point, sooner or later. It's a complex, serious illness. However, it is no longer nearly as lethal short-term or medium-term in most of us with less severe CHF. Jon.
Roseanne S, July 16, 2001 - Hi, Here is an update on Charles: We will be on our way to Jewish Hospital in Louisville on Monday. Cincinnati did not attempt to do anything about the 80 to 90% blockage in his artery. The scan showed that part of his heart is dead and getting more oxygen to it will not change anything. His EF has gone from 19% to less than 15%. Nurses and doctors keep trying to tell him he will be at Jewish until they find him a heart but he is not hearing them. He thinks they will put in a defibrillator and send him home. Of course, I realize that the doctors at Jewish may change everything. At least we will have new opinions and perhaps new options. Love and prayers to all, Roseanne Schurick. email@example.com
Gabi, July 16, 2001 - Hi, Does anyone know of a good SSD lawyer in Dallas, Texas? firstname.lastname@example.com
Karen D's July 16 reply to Roseanne S' July 16, 2001 - Dear Roseanne, I am hoping when your husband is evaluated by the transplant team at Jewish Hospital that he has as good an outcome as my husband did at Tampa General. When Bill was referred there 2 1/2 years ago his EF was 12 to 15% and he also needed an ICD. The ICD was implanted right away and then the transplant cardiologist began to work with us and with his local cardiologist. Almost the first words she said to him was that it's her job to get him well enough to not need a transplant because that brings on yet another set of problems.
Bill was closely monitored and eventually the various medications kicked in and he was taken off the list. After the 3-day evaluation process was over, he was sent home and I drove him over for regular check-ups for several months. He saw his local cardiologist at regular intervals, too. He had several Vo2Max tests at Tampa General and it is the results from those tests which that transplant center uses to determine how close a patient is to needing a transplant. His second test was worse than his first but the third was quite a bit better and it was then that he was taken off the list. We will be praying for you and your husband, Karen. firstname.lastname@example.com
Sharon B, July 19, 2001 - Hello to all, I was wondering if anyone has found anything that works well for their loved ones as far as quality of life? My husband has been exercising and he seems to feel better. Does anyone drink more juice or go to church or take supplements that have improved their life or how their heart functions? I am just trying to get some ideas on how to improve things for all with loved ones with CHF. I wish great health and peace to all. firstname.lastname@example.com
Diana, July 20, 2001 - Hello, Let me start by stating that my 15 year old son has signs of cardiomyopathy: enlarged heart, murmur, fatigue, forceful heart beat, and a grandfather who was diagnosed in 1975. His grandfather has shown no symptoms other than an enlarged heart. Doctors never told him about the possibility of this being passed on to future generations.
Getting back to my son, he has an appointment with Cardiovascular Consultants for Monday the 23rd to have an exercise echo and echo done. Can anyone give me any information as to questions I need to ask? What signs to look for when testing is being done? Any statistics on how this disease progresses? Are there stages to the disease to rank severity? Thanks to all who reply. Sincerely, Diana. email@example.com
Jon's note: A good place to start is here
Melanie, July 24, 2001 - Hi, I am a caregiver for my husband. He had a 100% blockage in April and had a full blown heart attack. He was tasked with stopping smoking and eating right as most heart patients are. He is having a hard time stopping smoking.
He has two blockages left that they are going to fix later, but one is 85% closed and the other is 95% closed. The one that is closed is called the Widowmaker artery. It is the one that runs down the middle front of the heart. I am so worried that he is going to take a puff of his cigarette and his artery is going to spasm and close up and he is going to die in front of my eyes. I know that I can't do anything but I just wanted to get some replies on how I can handle this.
I get really upset with him, mad actually. I just can't understand why he can't see that he could die in a split second. Please reply to my message if at least to just encourage me or something. I feel like I am going crazy over this whole thing. Thank you. firstname.lastname@example.com
Stacy W, July 24, 2001 - Hi, I am wondering if anyone knows much about end-stage
CHF? Is weight loss typical? My mom is losing about 5 pounds each week. Are most people on oxygen at home? Is a pulse oximetry in the 70's (without the oxygen on) usual? Do the AICD's fire on a regular (weekly) basis? She is on Lasix and Digoxin. If anyone has
any experience with this, I would really appreciate the information. Oh, my mom developed CHF due to a massive MI in January. Her EF is 6 to 10%. Thanks! Stacy. email@example.com
Jon's note: It sounds like she has cardiac achexia
Pam A's July 25 reply to Stacy W's July 24, 2001 - Hi Stacy, I have lost weight but not each week like that! My weight loss has stabilized. I just don't eat much and my stomach fills up quickly. Eating small meals throughout the day helps me. I use oxygen at home and when I go in the car but when I shop I do okay for a few hours. If I am in my wheelchair, I can do well without O2. I can't walk much anymore without getting breathless. My pulse oximetry is in the 50s with or without oxygen. They always think I died - but I don't die so easy! <g> I do pretty well considering. My cardiologist said my EF was high and all I take are 2 diuretics. I miss having to quit work but just couldn't keep up. I have an okay quality of life so am grateful for that. I don't think I am in end-stage CHF. I hope your mom improves, Pam. firstname.lastname@example.com
Roseanne S' July 25 reply to Melanie's July 24, 2001 - Hi Melanie, First let me say that I have never been a smoker so I do not know how hard it is to quit. As I'm sure you have been told, you can't do it for him. He has to decide if he wants to live or die, and you cannot do anything about it. Just pray for tolerance and serenity. I was one of the lucky ones; my husband had a 3 pack a day habit for 24 years. He had his MI in February. The hospital agreed to patches (saying they don't work but if it makes him happy). He was in the hospital for 22 days and he stayed on the patches the whole time and for another week after we came home. Then he decided that the patches were too expensive and he was already off the cigarettes anyway. Before we got home his family came in and washed curtains, windows, walls and furniture. I am lucky: he has never wanted one again and cannot stand to be around the smell. At one point he was outside with his brothers when they were smoking and for the next two days he complained about his lungs hurting from the second hand smoke.
The big question is, are you a smoker? Is anyone in your home a smoker? If you are, the odds are very much against his ever being able to quit. It is not impossible. I do know a couple of people who were convinced that if they smoked even one, they would die, so they were able to quit while those around them continued to smoke. firstname.lastname@example.com
Roseanne S' July 25 reply to Melanie's July 24, 2001 - Oops, I sent before I was ready! Melanie, you should also be prepared if your husband does not quit, for the fact that some treatment options may not be made available to him. Sorry, but it is true some doctors will not be as active in his treatment if he can't quit. My father and my father-in-law had the same cardiologist. My father loved him and my father-in-law hated him. The differance was that my father was cooperative and willing to do what the doctor told him. The doctor spent a lot of time talking to him and explaining everything. My father-in-law was not cooperative and the same doctor stopped trying to talk to him. When the doctor found out that my father-in-law was not walking, not following the diet, and not taking his meds, he told him to find another doctor.
Pray a lot and remember it is your husband's choice. There is nothing you can do to change that fact. Roseanne S. firstname.lastname@example.com
Judy H, July 26, 2001 - Hi, About 2 months ago my husband, Bob, was put on Coumadin for his ventricular thrombosis, which has shown up on every echo from the past year and a half. Since being on Coumadin, he has developed some swelling in his feet and ankles, which goes down when he gets up off of his feet for awhile. He's concerned, but the cardiologist does not seem to be worried. The cardiologist agreed to move his next checkup to the beginning of August.
Has anyone had any similar experience? Bob has DCM, an EF of about 15%, an ICD, mild secondary pulmonary hypertension, leaky valves, you name it. He can still walk a good mile or two, but this foot swelling is making him miserable; And yes, he goes weekly for the blood test. Thanks again, Judy H. firstname.lastname@example.com
Roseanne S, July 26, 2001 - Hi All, Just a reminder to question everything! My husband is 1A on the transplant list. The doctors say he is at the top of the list for our region. He was told by the transplant nurse that if he wants to get a heart he has to cooperate in all ways and that his attitude will be the deciding factor. She told him he cannot complain, tell them it hurts or vent. His biggest risk factor is stroke due to his personality type. Yesterday his nurse brought him a double dose of captopril (two 6.25mg pills). He was taking 12.5mg 6 weeks ago but has not since being hospitalized. He asked her about it and she assured him that the doctors wanted him to take it. So he did. Then she went out and checked the chart, and she was wrong.
His blood pressure dropped to 68 over 27. They increased his IV drips of dobutamine, dopamine and milrinone. His pressure came back up. He sat on the side of the bed and it dropped again to 64 over 24. He fought this for 6 1/2 hours. Of course the nurse said it could not be the captopril; it has to be something else, because captopril would not stay in his system for that long.
Charles needs an LVAD but with his size and blood type the odds are good that he will receive a heart soon. They do not want to risk two surgeries or have to pass on a heart since he would have to wait 3 days after the LVAD for transplant. So we are just waiting it out for now one hour at a time, Roseanne S. firstname.lastname@example.com
Jon's note: If a health care provider tells you that you are not "allowed" to complain, go straight to your doctor and request that this person be removed from your care entirely. This is your right! Never be nasty about it but do not waver - for any reason. Your life is worth sticking up for at all times.
Stacey W's July 31 reply to Pam A's July 25, 2001 - Hi Pam, Thank you for the reply and Jon for the note. My mom went to her checkup with the cardiologist, and he told her that her weight loss was due to the fact that she has less heart working and this is her body's way of compensating, trying to decrease body size and therefore workload on the heart - like the cardiac cachexia you mentioned, Jon. Her visiting nurse has encouraged her to increase her calorie intake to combat the weight loss. I don't know if that is so wise if her heart is trying to get her weight down to decrease its work? I'm encouraged that her pulse ox's aren't that out of line with what you have experienced, Pam. She does not like wearing the oxygen because she says it smells funny. Has anyone experienced that? Thanks for the information! Stacy. firstname.lastname@example.com
Jon's July 31 reply to Stacey W's July 31, 2001 - Hi, I think oxygen smells funny too, but I think it is the plastic cannula you put in your nose that actually has the smell - the plastic tubing.
One thing to remember about your body's automatic mechanisms for compensating for a weak heart - they always go too far in heart failure patients. See the heart failure page for specifics on how bodily compensation really gets out of whack in us CHFers. Jon.
Roseanne S' July 31 reply to Susan B's July 10, 2001 - Hi Susan, Thank you for the book suggestion. It is a very good resource. I would recommend it to everyone in our situation too. I have purchased 3 copies so I can give them to future friends who find themselves in this nightmare. I gave one to a woman in the ICU waiting room last night. I just told her to pass it on when she did not need it anymore. Roseanne S. firstname.lastname@example.com
Carol C's July 31 reply to Roseanne S' July 26, 2001 - Hi Roseanne, We are on the transplant list at Jewish also. I don't know who you talked to but that is terrible. We have been going to Jewish for a year and a half and have been treated wonderfully. You need to complain to the coordinator immediately. Hang in there! Carol C. PS. The only thing they really got upset about was the smoking - they really let him have it! Hubby is a non-smoker now for almost a year! firstname.lastname@example.com
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Inbox: How will market for Braun shake out?
DENVER -- The Brewers are rounding third and heading for home, ready to scatter on Sunday night, after their season finale at Coors Field. But while players take an offseason hiatus, we'll still be here, covering the news and rumors throughout the Hot Stove season.
That means it's time to check the Inbox, beginning with the question that figures to dominate the Brewers' offseason:
DENVER -- The Brewers are rounding third and heading for home, ready to scatter on Sunday night, after their season finale at Coors Field. But while players take an offseason hiatus, we'll still be here, covering the news and rumors throughout the Hot Stove season.
That means it's time to check the Inbox, beginning with the question that figures to dominate the Brewers' offseason:
Ask yourself this question, Eugene: Will Ryan Braun's value ever be higher? He will be 33 years old in November. He is three games away from navigating a full, healthy season following back surgery, and he's now two full years removed from his right thumb issue. He hit 30 home runs, even though the Brewers traded away essentially all of the established hitters around him, and he's 10th in the National League with a weighted runs created plus of 134.
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Braun has four years left on his contract at between $16 million and $19 million per year, which arguably makes him a bargain. He drew serious interest from the Braves, Dodgers and other teams at the Trade Deadline, so there is clearly a market out there. Meanwhile, Brewers general manager David Stearns has been aggressive in trading established assets for prospects. There's no halfway in this rebuild.
And here's one more factor: Next April, Braun will secure the coveted status that comes with accruing 10 years of Major League service, including five with the same team, earning veto power over any trade. Until then, the Brewers can trade Braun to the Angels, D-backs, Dodgers, Giants, Marlins or Padres without his approval.
Add it all up, the percentages favor Braun wearing a different uniform by Opening Day.
It's possible, if the Brewers keep Braun and their notable arbitration-eligible players. That's a long list this offseason: Chase Anderson, Chris Carter, Scooter Gennett, Martin Maldonado, Kirk Nieuwenhuis, Wily Peralta, Tyler Thornburg and Carlos Torres. Anderson and Thornburg are among the first-time eligibles, and they will both see their salary rise significantly. Ditto Gennett, if the Brewers keep him. Carter will cost a lot more after playing for a bargain $3 million this season, including his incentives. The only free agents are Blaine Boyer and Chris Capuano, so there are not any big salaries coming off the books.
So, yes, the payroll could rise modestly -- if Braun stays.
I would bet against that, given Keon Broxton's second-half surge after he dropped his hands and started hitting, and the fact Lewis Brinson has played all of 31 games above the Double-A level. Brinson will be added to the 40-man roster in November, however, so his option clock will start.
I don't think they'll trade Jonathan Villar, as some have suggested, while his value is so high. So here's how I would rank their top trade chips:
1. Braun
2. Thornburg
3. Junior Guerra
4. Gennett
5. Anderson
Am I missing anyone? I'm curious to hear your thoughts.
I would suspect yes; incoming calls and outgoing. Stearns and manager Craig Counsell love versatility, and Gennett doesn't have it. There's also the matter of finding a spot for Villar, who is way more comfortable at second base than at third. After setting a career high with 14 home runs and increasing his on-base percentage, there should be a market for a left-handed bat like Gennett's.
In no particular order after No. 1:
1. Hydrate
2. Cherry Cricket
3. Watch the Badgers at Swanky's
4. Hike the Flatirons
5. Sit in the Mile High seats
Adam McCalvy has covered the Brewers for MLB.com since 2001. Follow him on Twitter @AdamMcCalvy, like him on Facebook and listen to his podcast.


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Out & About
Discover places to see and things to do whilst in and around North Bovey, Devon to truly enhance your stay come rain or shine!
Dartmoor This stunning National Park has towns and villages a-plenty to explore; from brooding Princetown and picturesque Widecombe-in-the-Moor to tiny Postbridge and genteel Chagford. In between, lies a natural playground for hiking, cycling, riding, climbing and white-water kayaking.
Local Tipples When your cockles need warming after a day's adventures, walk into one of the local pubs with their friendly characters and landlords- there's nothing more authentic. With The Ring of Bells in the village, you can indulge in good food and wine with the bonus of little fresh air on your walk home.
Fore! The golf course at Bovey Castle is a challenging and beautiful 18-hole championship course, designed in 1926 by J F Abercromby, one of the finest British golf course designers of the last century.
Myth and Legend Make up a delicious picnic of homemade lemonade and cucumber sandwiches and find a secret spot by one of the many moorland lakes or waterfalls. Don't forget to listen out for the giggling of the legendary elves and pixies...
Liberty Trails One of the best ways to discover Dartmoor is on horseback. With magnificent sweeping views, huge skies and wide open spaces, Liberty Trails is perfect for seasoned riders seeking an opportunity for adventure.
Bake Off If all that Aga cooking gets your creative juices flowing, why not expand your culinary skills at Ashburton Cookery School? With over 40 courses lead by professional chefs to choose from, they have been voted amongst the UK's top cookery schools.
Wild Swimming Peaty waters clean from the mountain make Spitchwick Common the most popular and accessible Darts swimming location.
Ancient Towns and Villages Nearby Moretonhampstead's fascinating history goes right back to Saxon times and although tin mining has now ceased in the ancient stannary town of Chagford, there is still a thriving community and olde worlde charm here too. The cathedral city of Exeter is the place for shopaholics, with all the high street names as well as lots of independent retailers.
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