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The purpose of the workers' compensation program is to provide added protection for employees injured on the job.
Because workplace injuries can include slip-and-fall accidents, impacts from falling objects, lower back injuries, and other potentially serious medical issues, it’s important to have assistance from the best workers’ compensation attorneys in San Diego.
Not sure if contacting a lawyer is the right step for you? Consider the following workers’ comp facts.
Claim Processes Can Be Confusing
Workers’ comp laws vary from one state to another. The best workers’ compensation attorneys in San Diego know what guidelines and laws apply in your situation. This knowledge can help you avoid unintentional filing errors that could contribute to a denied claim or one that takes longer to review and process.
Most Workers' Comp Lawyers Work on a Contingency Basis
Typically, the best workers’ compensation attorneys in San Diego receive a percentage of the settlement received from successful claims. If you lose, however, there is usually no fee. This is what’s known as working on a contingency basis. There may, however, be some out-of-pocket expenses related to your case regardless of the outcome. Reputable workers’ comp lawyers will discuss all of this with you during your initial consultation.
Timing Is Very Important with Workers' Comp Cases
Workers’ comp claims do have a statute of limitations, which means a claim must be filed within a certain period of time. Minor or moderate claims, for example, typically need to be filed within 30 to 90 days of the incident.
However, there are other time-related requirements that also need to be kept in mind. Top workers’ comp lawyers understand the importance of meeting strict deadlines. What’s more, they can worry about such issues while you concentrate on treatment and recovery related to your injuries.
Insurance Companies Can Be Difficult to Deal With
Most insurance companies want to limit their payouts as much as possible. Workers’ compensation is, however, a no-fault program. So, there is no need to prove your employers’ fault to file a claim and have it approved. Nonetheless, your employer’s insurance provider may question some of the details related to your situation, or they may request additional documentation. Top attorneys can handle issues like this in a way that’s efficient while also keeping your best interests in mind.
Monetary Compensation Isn't All You May Be Entitled To
Yes, the workers’ compensation program does cover medical bills if you have a valid claim. But that’s not all you may be entitled to receive. Other aspects of your care may be covered as well. And in some instances, employees unable to return to their same job because of limitations due to their injuries may be entitled to vocational rehabilitation benefits. If this applies to your situation, your employer may even be required to provide assistance with:
- Job search efforts
- On-the-job training
- Education and tuition fees
Unfortunately, it’s not unusual for employers to fight workers’ comp claims in order to avoid issues with their insurance provider. Having the best workers’ compensation attorneys in San Diego on your side as early as possible may boost your odds of receiving the fair compensation you deserve if you were injured while on the job.


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The work of the National Laboratories is at the forefront of innovation and the cutting edge of technical capabilities. In the Labs’ never-ending quest to learn more, understand better, and advance scientific discovery further, this VSI seeks to glean safety insights from individuals across the U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratories network—from both the professionals with safety in their job titles and those creating safety in their day-to-day work.
This Virtual Special Issue from ACS Chemical Health & Safety is for those performing work at the Laboratories to share their stories of challenges, successes, and learnings with the larger scientific community—to make outsiders into insiders – as we continue along this safety journey together.
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• Charlene Ruto celebrated her 30th birthday last week.
• Charlene took to her official Twitter account to explain her plans for the year.
President William Ruto’s daughter Charlene Ruto celebrated her 30th birthday last week.
A week later, Charlene took to her official Twitter account to explain her plans for the year.
She noted that she would love to get insights from the Kenyan youth on ideas she should concentrate on to support youth in the country.
"Last Wednesday, I finally joined the infamous 3rd floor and turned a year older.
For my 30th, I'd wish to get insight from the Kenyan youth. Kindly comment or direct message me the 30 things that you all feel we can work on together this year."
Charlene who wore a cute sequin white dress went on to add that she and her team would filter through all the suggested topics that people would suggest and then pick the top ones to focus on.
"I want us to do this to add value to our country. We will share the top 30 come next week," the last of her tweet read.
During her birthday last week, Charlene took to her Instagram stories to celebrate her birthday while noting that several people had asked her whether she was truly turning thirty
"Nimeambiwa niconfirm...so wacha niconfirm (I was told to confirm so yes let me confirm), Yes it is my birthday today turning 30. Thanking God for the gift of life."
In 2022, Charlene has been making rounds in the country visiting different counties and donating food to vulnerable families.

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You need a certain level of competency in running an aeroponic system. Nonetheless, by carefully following simple instructions provided here, you can make your own quite easily. Some of the tools mentioned can be bought at the nearest gardening markets. You can, also, always opt out for online shopping. Amazon provides you with everything you need. We are going to set up a homemade aeroponics system. When you finish everything, you can turn the pump on. See the water dripping from the hose. Let the water drip, and watch your plants grow.
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Plug the pump for aquarium into an outlet time. Set as you think is needed. Note: daily check the level of water inside the bottom planter, and refill if needed. Proceed to insert rubber-grommets inside each of the three buckets. Now that you have grommets and connectors on your hose and buckets, connect the other two buckets to the main reservoir. Your main reservoir will now be centralized in your system.
Fill a separate 5-gallon bucket with water and test pH levels using a pH tester kit. You may need to use your pH up or pH down to adjust your levels accordingly. Once pH levels are optimal, you can dump your water into the buckets. The water level should equalize quickly. To the open end of spaghetti, tubing attaches a pressure compensating dripper. Insert the substrate baskets into the 2 outer buckets and then fill about halfway with the clay pellets.
Submerge your Rockwool cube into basket center and fill the basket up to the top of the cube with more pellets. The total number of required lengths will vary depending on the available number of air outlets on your pump.
How to Build Your Own Aeroponic System at Home
Attach each piece of tube to the pump, and to the open ends of your tubes attach air stones. Put ends of air tubes with air stones into the reservoir-bucket. Place next to the reservoir and plugin. Put the submersible water-pump inside the reservoir-bucket. Be sure to position your tubing between the 2 planter buckets and then stake the spaghetti hoses as well as drippers into the Rockwool. Ensure that before turning on your water pump, make sure it is completely submerged in water.
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If you need to add more water, make sure you adjust the pH before adding it to your reservoir. Now plug in your water pump and watch your garden grow. That is it, after trial and error with the right materials, you should be able to have your System up and running. In advanced systems, the sprinklers are set to come on for several seconds and then turned off for a few minutes, so this on-off cycle will occur hundreds of times a day.
The key factor in aeroponics is the ability to consistently produce the right size water droplets. NASA experiments have shown that microns is the optimal size for encouraging roots to absorb nutrients. One of the main advantages of choosing an aeroponics system is that you can grow plants very quickly. With air as the medium, roots have greater access to growth-stimulating oxygen than other systems provide.
Another advantage of aeroponics is that it allows for high-density planting. And since the plants have minimal contact with anything physical, harvesting the plants and controlling disease is very easy.
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The result of these factors is higher yields. Yet another major advantage of aeroponics is that it is highly water efficient, requiring notably less water than other hydroponics systems, especially when you recycle any run off solution that may occur. Ideally, farmers are able to fine tune their systems to the needs of their plants to achieve maximum nutrient efficiency, along with maximizing water efficiency — and that translates to long-term cost savings over other types of hydroponics systems.
For situations where weight may be an issue, such as rooftop or indoor farming, aeroponics presents the advantage of being lightweight, since they are so light in water usage. The trick of ensuring that your plants get just the right amount of moisture is instead determined by the timing of the spray cycle. Then there are the same advantages that come with using hydroponics systems in general, which include:.
See a Problem?
If the prospect of growing plants in nothing but thin air sounds too good to be true, then you are probably ready to learn about some of the disadvantages of aeroponics systems. First and foremost, the technical requirements make it a more complicated system than other types of hydroponics — requiring a more expensive initial investment to build. Whereas other systems may call for a simple submersible fountain or pond pump to move the nutrient solution around the system, aeroponics systems require more formidable pumping power to deliver those tiny water droplets to the plant roots.
Aeroponics systems also require more monitoring and maintenance. For example, you will need to keep a close eye on the water pressure and output of the mister heads, as they tend to become clogged by buildup of minerals in the nutrient solution. Also, you may want to design your system so you can make adjustments to the misters as the root masses grow and become denser.
Even a relatively minor hiccup in the cycle can be very hurtful to the plants. And finally, it can be tricky to correctly calibrate the nutrient content of the solution for aeroponics systems. Despite these challenges, aeroponics systems can be a very rewarding way to grow plants, and many home growers have had great success!
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Building your own aeroponics system allows a great deal of freedom in deciding what materials to use and how to best utilize the space you have available for it. It can be done pretty easily, depending on which type of system you choose. Of course, there are many variations on the three basic system types outlined here. High-pressure systems are considered by purists to be the only true aeroponics systems.
This is because the high-pressure system is the only one that actually generates a fine mist of water droplets that are the optimal size for encouraging nutrient absorption and plant growth. These high-tech systems require specific components for precision control of the timing cycle and water droplet size. Here is a list of components that typically go into a high-pressure aeroponics system:. High-pressure systems usually use diaphragm pumps or reverse osmosis booster pumps to produce ideal-sized atomized water droplets.
To ensure you consistently have the proper pressure, you should look for a pump that can generate at least psi.

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The “little orchestra” swings through the sounds of the 20th century and the legendary Violent Femmes kick the night off right, with both bands joined by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.
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The eclectic “little orchestra” from Portland sashays their way through the swinging sounds of the 20th century, from the colorful sambas of Brazil, to the rhythms of midcentury Havana, to the chansons of Paris cafés, all united with a romantic swirl of classic Hollywood.
The legendary Milwaukee band Violent Femmes open the evening, and both bands will be backed by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, making for an enchanted evening under the stars.
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Free North Tahoe ski shuttle hitting the road Dec. 18
Visit laketahoetransit.com for a full schedule, including exact pickup and drop-off times and locations.
TAHOE CITY, Calif. — Skiers and riders looking for transit to and from local area ski resorts this winter don’t have to search farther than the returning North Tahoe Ski Shuttle.
Starting later this month, the two-bus fleet operated by TART will transport skiers and riders to West Shore resorts Squaw Valley-Alpine Meadows and Homewood Mountain Resort and back for free.
There will be two runs in the morning and afternoon, with pickup and drop-off areas in Incline Village, Crystal Bay, Kings Beach, Tahoe Vista, Carnelian Bay, Dollar Hill, Tahoe City and Sunnyside beyond the ski resorts.
The service will run from Dec. 18, 2015, to March 27, 2016, only during weekends and holiday periods for a total of 46 service days. Holiday periods will be Dec. 28-Dec. 31, Jan. 1-3, and Feb. 13-21.
Similar to last year, those looking to ski or ride outside those dates or visit other Tahoe resorts can use a voucher program, in which guests staying at North Shore/Placer County lodging properties can obtain a Tahoe Area Regional Transit voucher at the front desk for free use of existing TART routes and schedules.
This winter, the program is expected to cost $98,181, with $60,681 going toward TART operations, $25,000 for marketing materials and ad design, $8,500 for marketing management, and $4,000 for consulting services, according to a past report
Squaw-Alpine ($68,923), North Lake Tahoe Resort Association ($26,902 through Placer County Transient Occupancy Tax funds) and Homewood ($2,356) will fund the 2015-16 program.
TOT is a charge added to the cost of a room — motel, hotel, condominium — paid by visitors to the area who stay fewer than 30 days.
This marks the fourth season of the winter service.

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The failure to provide all of our frontline health and care workers with high quality personal protective equipment (PPE) from the outset of the Covid-19 scandal is a national disgrace.
It shows how despite plenty of warning that a pandemic would happen, governments - both at UK and Welsh level - were apparently too preoccupied with the needs of the day to plan ahead for a crisis that would kill thousands of people.
Forcing health and care workers to put their lives at risk in the treatment of patients and vulnerable people is unforgivable. Those who suggest there was no prior warning of a pandemic are simply wrong.
As long ago as 2005, President George W Bush gave a speech in which he said: “Leaders at every level have a responsibility to confront dangers before they appear, and engage the American people in the best course of action. It is vital that our nation discuss and address the threat of pandemic flu now. There is no pandemic flu in our country or in the world at this time. But if we wait for a pandemic to appear, it will be too late to prepare. And one day many lives could be needlessly lost because we failed to act today.
“By preparing now, we can give our citizens some degree of peace of mind, knowing that our nation is ready to act at the first sign of
danger, and that we have the plans in place to prevent and if necessary to withstand an influenza pandemic.”
Clearly, a major part of such preparations would entail ensuring that sufficient PPE was in place to provide as much protection as possible to NHS and care workers who would be interacting with patients and vulnerable people who had contracted the virus. A key question for a future inquiry into this tragic fiasco is why the right equipment was not in place.
The account of one nurse who is scared walking into work every day
"I work on a Mental Health Unit in Cardiff and Vale University Health Board that has suspected and confirmed Covid19 patients.
"When our patients show Covid19 symptoms, we swab and try our best to isolate them, but it can be really hard because they don't always understand why they need to be isolated.
"A lot of patients need every basic need met, washing and dressing, to be taken to the toilet, fed their meals, everything that's needed to survive. Others are mobile and restless and don't understand what's happening because of their mental illness. This can cause aggression which can include spitting at us.
"We've been told by our managers that the appropriate PPE is a surgical mask, visors, gloves and a plastic apron. At the beginning we only had gloves and aprons, and then eventually the masks. We have recently been given large plastic glasses that are difficult to stay on your face, especially when dealing with a patient who is resistant to care. These glasses are the "visors" that are said to be suitable for us. Some of the staff now have full face visors that have been donated to us by people in the community who have seen us asking for proper PPE.
"We are exposed to a high viral load in mental health, but we're only allowed the most basic of masks, the same used by caterers, receptionists and other members of NHS staff who have little to no patient contact.
"I am doing my job to the best of my ability but I feel scared. I'm scared of the virus, scared to speak out and scared to ask managers for the appropriate protection to do my job safely. I don't feel safe in the workplace. Hearing about one of our colleagues dying from the virus has created mistrust and anxiety around if we do have the right PPE.
"We want to 'do our bit', to protect the NHS and save lives, but it shouldn't be at the cost of own lives and that of our families."
The suspicion must be that with the pressure on budgets in recent years, planning for a pandemic was not seen as being of the crucial importance we now know it should have been. Instead, we find ourselves in the ridiculous situation of having to cobble together items of PPE from wherever we can.
Small companies are offering their services as manufacturers of what is needed, individuals are making masks using 3D technology and desperate efforts are underway to source the equipment needed in many parts of the world.
The Welsh Ambulance Service has even issued an urgent plea to suppliers, manufacturers and members of the public to provide their frontline staff with PPE.
Academics who have maintained contact with former students from China tell how they have been sent masks for their personal use and given the option of acting as intermediaries for public bodies to buy very large quantities of high quality equipment.
Earlier this month, a paramedic with the Welsh Ambulance Service admitted that many of his colleagues were "terrified" of going into work.
Meanwhile, a 99-year-old man has been walking around his garden in an effort to raise cash for the NHS. His efforts have raised many millions of pounds. Commendable as all these efforts may be, is this really the best way for our health service to respond to Covid-19?
Our NHS is an institution that is greatly revered because of its core principle of being free at the point of treatment. In Wales we have a more purist approach in that we do not charge patients for prescriptions. We expect the NHS to be funded out of general taxation, not out of charity donations. And we expect it to be organised in a way that protects its staff from infection. That has to be a fundamental priority.
What the Welsh Ambulance Service is asking companies
Chris Turley, executive director of finance and corporate resources, said: "Personal protective equipment (PPE) is crucial to safeguard both staff and patients, and slow the spread of Covid-19.
"While we're procuring PPE through the traditional route, via our NHS Wales supply chain partners, we want to supplement that to give us extra resilience.
"Specifically, we're appealing to manufacturers and suppliers for long-sleeved plastic or moisture-repellent aprons/gowns to help protect our hard working teams.
"Those in a position to help can email amb_HensolStoresCovid19@wales.nhs.uk and we’d like to extend a huge 'thank you' in advance for the support of the business and manufacturing community."
With healthcare workers dying in Wales and elsewhere in the UK, it is beyond doubt that there has been a catastrophic breakdown in the covenant of trust between the NHS and its staff. It is truly shocking that health and care workers feel afraid to go to work, and makes a nonsense of official encouragement to join in street clapping sessions for our “NHS heroes”.
A health system that is struggling to cope with what is probably the biggest challenge it has faced in the more than seven decades since it was set up is one that has been let down badly by those who fund it and those who organise it. Invoking the so-called Dunkirk spirit which in any event refers to a wartime retreat that occurred before the NHS was founded may appeal to those whose world view is suffused with imperial nostalgia, but it is wholly inappropriate for our modern era.
In any case, the spuriousness of the “all in it together” narrative has been exposed by the way in which Public Health England has
insisted that PPE suppliers should supply only English care homes rather than those in Wales or Scotland. In future years, people will look back at such behaviour and see it for the colonial, biggest-is-best mentality that it exemplifies.
What could represent the genuine collaborative spirit of the NHS, and its partners in the care sector, that is at the heart of our
admiration for it more than ensuring that all front-line workers get the kit they need to protect themselves as they tend patients and the vulnerable?
The weasel words that have been used to excuse delays or inadequacies in the provision of PPE represent a moral sickness that mirrors the physical sickness of those who have contracted the coronavirus.
We have a long way to go before this crisis is over, and both the UK Government and the Welsh Government have a lot of catching up to do. Not that it will bring back those who have died already.


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From the Eiffel Tower in Paris to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco – the world is filled with impressive manmade wonders.
But did you know that you don’t need to travel all the way to Paris to get a selfie at the Eiffel Tower? Or, that you could find the mysterious Stonehenge not just in England, but also in the US? Imitation is the highest form of flattery, after all. Here are some of the world’s most famous replica landmarks…
The Great Pyramid of Giza, Shenzhen, China
Where to find the original: Giza, Egypt
The iconic tombs of Egypt’s Old Kingdom, the pyramids of Giza have beckoned travellers from far and wide for years. If you head to China’s Shenzhen, you will find an exact replica of the Great Pyramid of Giza in the aptly named ‘Window of the World’ theme park. While it’s believed the original structure was built with 2.5 million stone blocks over 20 years, the replica had modern technology on its side. The theme park also houses copies of many other world-famous attractions, including the Acropolis of Athens and Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Christ the King, Lisbon, Portugal
Where to find the original: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
While the original Art Deco statue of Christ the Redeemer looms over the cityscape of Rio de Janeiro, the replica overlooks the capital of Portugal, Lisbon and was built in 1959 to thank God for sparing the country from the destruction of World War II. Just like the original, the replica depicts Jesus with arms raised. The original is one of the largest Art Deco statues in the world, standing proud at 38m, while the replica in Portugal reaches 28m.
The Colosseum, Macau, China
The magnificent Colosseum is Italy’s most famous attraction and draws millions of visitors every year. Built between 72 AD and 80 AD, this crumbling structure is 189 m long, 156m wide and 50m in height, and is the largest amphitheatre in the world. For those who can’t make it to Rome, there’s a beautiful replica of this spectacular icon in Macau. Just hop on over to the waterfront Fisherman’s Wharf and you’ll find yourself standing in front of the Colosseum. While the original can seat almost 80,000 spectators, the replica only has space for 2,000 and is a popular hotspot for concerts.
Leaning Tower of Niles, Illinois, USA
Where to find the original: Pisa, Italy
Every traveller dreams of getting a picture-perfect shot in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. Located just 15 minutes northeast of O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, this impressive replica may be half the size (28m) of the original (56m), but it comes with the same signature tilt. There are stories galore speculating the reason for its construction but the most popular one claims it was built by industrialist Robert Ilg to hide the water filtration tanks of his company’s employee swimming pool. In 1991, more than 50 years after the replica’s construction, Niles established a sister city pact with Pisa.
The Statue of Liberty, Visnes, Norway
An attraction synonymous with the metropolis of New York, the statue of Lady Liberty standing proudly in the New York Harbour is instantly recognisable. A gift from France to the USA, the famous statue’s origins date back to the tiny village of Visnes in Norway. It turns out the copper for the statue in New York came from the mines of this Norwegian village. When Norway realised this amazing connection, it set out to build a replica of Lady Liberty to honour the Visnes mining field, which opened way back in 1865. Did you know it was one of the most active mines in Norway and one of the biggest in northern Europe back then?
Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral (St. Peter’s Basilica), Montreal, Canada
The ultimate symbol of the Vatican, the magnanimous St. Peter’s Basilica was bound to inspire copies in every corner of the world. Head to the Canadian city of Montreal to discover a beautiful replica of the world-famous basilica. Half the size of the original, Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral sits pretty in downtown Montreal and is the third-largest cathedral in Québec. Built as a replacement for St-Jacques Cathedral, which burned down in 1852, this mesmerising piece of architecture imitates the Vatican version in almost every aspect, including the green copper dome and neo-baroque designs. In 1919, Pope Benedict X bestowed the title of Minor Basilica upon the cathedral.


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A daily run or Spin class is great for your heart, but cardio workouts alone won't do much for your waist. "You need to do a combination of weights and cardiovascular training," says Sangeeta Kashyap, MD, an endocrinologist at Cleveland Clinic. Strength training increases muscle mass, which sets your body up to burn more fat. "Muscle burns more calories than fat, and therefore you naturally burn more calories throughout the day by having more muscle," says Kate Patton, a registered dietitian at Cleveland Clinic. Patton recommends 250 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 125 minutes of high-intensity exercise a week.
The easiest way how to lose weight by cutting calories is to find out what your ‘maintenance’ level is and then reduce your daily calorie intake by between 10-20%. Then it’s a matter of tracking what you’re eating to make sure you’re consistently in a calorie deficit. The size of the calorie deficit will determine how quickly you lose weight. However, if you’re overly aggressive and try to ‘crash diet’, then you risk losing more muscle than fat.
A plateful of healthful diet can bring about a lot of difference in your 10 day weight loss program. Along with the vegetables, you may have low fat yoghurt, one egg, beans, and 2 plates each of 250gms of pasta along with tomato sauce and fruit juice. A cup serving of fibre-rich foods, such as barley, raspberries, pears and whole wheat pasta can help cut hunger between meals. Fibre makes one feel full quickly, helping one lose weight fast.
Know what the healthy fats are. Because your body does need them! It's not a good idea to cut them out entirely -- just concentrate on the good ones -- those are the unsaturated kind. They're found in avocados, olive oils, nuts, fatty fish like salmon and trout, an low-fat dairy products. In fact, having these healthy fats in your diet (moderately, of course) can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce risks of heart disease.
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Resistance training clearly plays a role in fat loss, but you're better off ditching the straight-sets approach. One aspect of training that many competitors change when cutting is how they arrange their workouts. "I find incorporating circuits, dropsets, and supersets really does the trick for me," says Canadian Nick Opydo. "Keeping your heart rate high and taking shorter breaks is essential when trying to shed fat."
Pace around your office while talking on the phone or run into the bank to cash your check instead of using the drive-thru. When researchers at the Mayo Clinic fed a group of volunteers an extra 1,000 calories a day over the course of eight weeks, they found sedentary individuals gained eight times more weight than those who fidgeted a lot during the day.
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Keto. Flexitarian. Paleo. Whole 30. Vegan. There are as many diets in existence as there are dangerous weight loss myths. So which eating style should you choose when you’re on a get-fit-quick and have just 10 days? Turns out, numerous studies have found it essentially doesn’t matter which plan you follow for rapid weight loss, be it low-carb or low-fat, as long as you’re eating fewer calories than you’re burning. The key is that it’s sustainable: a strategy that you can keep up for the week and a half—and beyond.
"Your body has been starving all night long, and it needs nutrients to rebuild itself," says Matarazzo. "If you just catch something quick on the run instead of eating a full meal, it negatively impacts your workout, and everything else you do during the day." Eat sufficient protein (30-40g), a complex carbohydrate, like oatmeal, and a piece of fruit to start your day off right. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzWc0JTsPhg

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Sudbury senior Joan Xilon has a list of matters she’d like to see candidates take on. (Olivia Stefanovich/CBC)
Seniors issues are coming to the forefront in Sudbury’s municipal election race.
And today, on National Seniors Day, advocates like John Lindsay say there’s plenty the candidates can do for older people.
Lindsay, who is with Sudbury’s Canadian Association of Retired Persons, said candidates are eager to speak to him because they know seniors follow politics closely. He said he’s already been approached by nearly a dozen municipal election candidates.
John Lindsay, chair of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons in Sudbury, notes municipal candidates have already received what he calls a wish list of concerns from Sudbury’s older population. (Markus Schwabe/CBC)
“There’s concerns with respect to housing, of course, there’s concerns with respect to transportation, some concerns regarding health.”
Sudbury senior Joan Xilon has a list of matters she’d like to see candidates take on, including a service that would help match seniors with personalized assistance.
“There should be somebody who’s looking after ; not just seniors activities and things ; seniors care, she said.
And all seniors should be getting the same kind of help that they need.
Lindsay said he’s most concerned with the availability of services that he may need to use in the future.
I keep thinking, you know, there’s going to be a time when I’m not going to be there, you know, when I’m not going to have all the faculties I have now, he said.
And I’m going to need either some sort of different kind of housing, some sort of different type of care.
Lindsay noted municipal candidates have already received what he calls a wish list of concerns from Sudbury’s older population.
They’ll debate those issues Oct. 9 at the Parkside Centre in downtown Sudbury.


Both Celtic and Rangers believe that Browne could be a good addition to the Scottish league, as they look to strengthen their attacks.
Browne was on loan at Oxford United last season and his former manager, Karl Robinson’s, comments should excite both Celtic and Rangers fans.
“Marcus Browne just showed everybody why he’s the best player in this league. This is the best team in the league and that shows you what they think of our No 10,” Robinson said to the Oxford Mail, after his side drew with Sunderland.
Aribo was in direct comparison with Browne last term, as the pair were both playing League One football.
On the face of it, the playmaker’s stats are remarkably similar. Both players made five assists, and Aribo scored 10 goals to Browne’s nine.
However, Aribo may just have the edge - as he looks slightly further down the line in his development than Browne.
If Rangers or Celtic were to sign either of the pair they wouldn’t be making a mistake.
But, despite Robinson’s comments, Aribo still should remain first pick for either of the Glasgow clubs.
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Dick Clark’s wife coins a name for someone who is the opposite of Fats Domino.
700. “Goin’ Out of My Head,” Little Anthony and the Imperials. Songwriters: Teddy Randazzo, Bobby Weinstein; #6 pop/#6 R&B; 1964. Little Anthony and the Imperials formed in New York City in 1958, quickly reaching the national charts with the Top Five doo wop number “Tears on My Pillow.” Little Anthony departed for an unsuccessful solo career in the early 1960s and returned in late 1963, persuaded by songwriter/childhood friend Teddy Randazzo, who co-wote their comeback hit “Goin’ Out of My Head.” The Imperials made their second visit to the Top Ten on the pop charts with this dramatic ballad, a vocal tour de force showcasing Little Anthony’s expressive tenor voice. The Lettermen, sounding like Pat Boone’s illegitimate children, scored a Top Ten hit in 1967 with their medley of “Goin’ Out of My Head/Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”
699. “Goin’ Back to Miami,” Wayne Cochran & the C.C. Riders. Songwriters: Wayne Cochran, Charles Brent; Did Not Chart; 1966. Wayne Cochran was visually eccentric and his performances were as over the top as his appearance. He released singles throughout the 1960s without commercial success, but did gain a cult following with his James Brown inspired stage shows. The bass pumping “Goin’ Back to Miami,” later covered The Blues Brothers, is a mixture of frat rock and R&B horns. Cochran on his dynamic stage performance, “We’d be out there in the audience, standing on tables. We’d make the whole room part of the show. We’d play at full volume; it was like this wall of sound, and there was never a stop between songs. We’d write horn interludes to take you from one song to the next. Once it would start, the show literally never stopped. You couldn’t breathe until the show was over.”
698. “I’m Sorry,” Brenda Lee. Songwriters: Dub Allbritten, Ronnie Self; #1 pop/#4 R&B; 1960. Georgia native Brenda Lee was a child performer who was discovered by Red Foley when she was ten years old. She had her first charting single, the 1957 #15 country hit “One Step at a Time,” when she was twelve. However, she was primarily a pop artist in the 1960s, best known for the 1960 #1 single “I’m Sorry.” Decca Records was concerned with a teenage act singing an unrequired love song and didn’t push “I’m Sorry” as a single. It topped the pop charts anyway and the a-side, “That’s All You Gotta Do,” was also a Top Ten hit. Although not marketed to country audiences, the string heavy “I’m Sorry” was an early example of producer Owen Bradley’s countrypolitan sound.
697. “Detroit City,” Bobby Bare. Songwriters: Danny Dill, Mel Tillis; #16 pop/#6 country; 1963. Get up! Everybody’s gonna move their feet! Get down! Everybody’s gonna…wait…wait, wrong song. It wasn’t unusual for poor Southerners to move to Detroit during the mid-1900s for readily available factory work (in fact, some of my own Southern relatives moved from cotton country to the Motor City for short term financial stability during the 1960s). On the homesick “Detroit City,” a young man pines for his family and lover while he toils on the assembly line. The song was written by former Grand Ole Opry performer Danny Dill (author of “The Long Black Veil”) with Muh-Muh-Muh Mel Tillis. Bare won a Grammy for his version, released after Billy Grammar had a country hit earlier that year with the same song but titled “I Wanna Go Home.” Tom Jones took “Detroit City” to #27 on the pop charts in 1967.
696. “It’s Now or Never,” Elvis Presley. Songwriters: Wally Gold, Aaron Schroeder, Eduardo di Capua; #1 pop/#7 R&B; 1960. Greil Marcus writing about Elvis at the time of his death, “The problem is that Elvis did not simply change musical history, though of course he did that. He changed history, pure and simple, and in doing so, he became history – he became part of it, attached to it, as those of us who were changed by him, or changed ourselves because of things we glimpsed in him, are not.” Elvis was discharged from the Army in March of 1960 and immediately returned to the top of the pop charts with the tepid rocker “Stuck on You” and with the dramatic ballad “It’s Now or Never.” “It’s Now or Never” is based upon the Italian song “O Solo Mio,” an idea that Elvis took from the 1950 #2 pop hit “There’s No Tomorrow” by Tony Martin. Perhaps not coincidentally, Roy Orbison developed his operatic singing style soon after “It’s Now or Never” was released.
695. “The Twist,” Chubby Checker. Songwriter: Hank Ballard; #1 pop/#2 R&B; 1960. Philadelphia singer Ernest Evans was nicknamed “Chubby” during high school and was given the last name “Checker” by Dick Clark’s wife Barbara during a 1959 recording session. “The Twist” was written by Hank Ballard who recorded a much more sexually suggestive version of the song for a #16 R&B hit in 1959. Dick Clark was unable to book Ballard for “American Bandstand” and reached out to Chubby Checker to record the song. Disc jockey Clay Cole, on the pop culture sensation that resulted from Checker’s more innocent sounding record, “Chubby and the Twist got adults out and onto the dance floor for the first time. Before the Twist dance phenomenon, grown ups did not dance to teenage music.” The teenage radio audience made “The Twist” a #1 single in 1960 and, after the dance became fashionable among celebrities and older audiences, the single went to #1 again in 1962. Checker had several other major hits with dance themes during the early 1960s, but later viewed “The Twist” as a millstone, typecasting him to a teen demographic that didn’t allow him to be viewed as a versatile, talented singer.
694. “I’m Not Like Everybody Else,” The Kinks. Songwriter: Ray Davies; Did Not Chart; 1966. Ray Davies, “I like this song very much. It kind of sums up everything that we’re about. Everybody’s expecting us to do wonderful things and we mess it all up usually.” The 1966 b-side to “Sunny Afternoon” was the last release of The Kinks in their initial garage rock style, with Dave Davies giving a vocal performance that positively sneers at conformity. Originally pitched to The Animals, the stature of this song has grown over time with covers by left of the dial acts from The Chocolate Watch Band to Camper Van Beethoven. In the words of Fort Worth music impresario Joseph Justin, “A foundation punk rock ‘n’ roll spirit if there ever was one.”
693. “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” The Temptations. Songwriters: Smokey Robinson, Robert Rogers; #11 pop/#1 R&B; 1964. Berry Gordy was patient with The Temptations, an act he signed in 1961 that didn’t have their first hit until 1964’s “The Way You Do the Things You Do.” The pick up line lyrics (“You’ve got a smile so bright/You know you could have been a candle”) started as a running joke that Smokey Robinson and Bobby Rogers of The Miracles amused themselves with on long bus rides. Otis Williams of The Temptations, “The first time we heard the song, we loved it. The melody swung, and the lyrics had lots of charm. They were silly in a way, talking about a girl you loved as a candle, a handle, a schoolbook, a cool crook, a broom, a perfume, but, typical Smokey, he made it work. It got a good response whenever we did it live, so our hopes were up. We knew from past experience that even the best tracks don’t always click.”
692. “Surfin’ Sufari,” The Beach Boys. Songwriters: Brian Wilson, Mike Love; #14; 1962. “Surfin’ Sufari” was the first Top 40 hit for The Beach Boys, proving that the surfing theme didn’t need to be a regional phenomenon. In fact, the song was originally the b-side to “409” and got its first radio push from the decidedly non-coastal city of Phoenix, Arizona. Right out of the gate, the vocal harmonies and Chuck Berry inspired guitar licks stand out as future signature sounds of the band. Murry Wilson, the father of Brian, Carl, and Dennis Wilson, produced the track and Mike Love credits Murry Wilson’s direction for the guitar sound as a key reason the record was a hit. Still, those two prickly personalities weren’t a mutual admiration society. Love, “I didn’t resent Murry any more than I’d resent anyone who stole from his kids, beat them unnecessarily, intimidated them, and screwed them up emotionally.”
691. “El Paso,” Marty Robbins. Songwriter: Marty Robbins; #1 pop/#1 country; released in 1959, peaked on the charts in 1960. Arizona native Marty Robbins grew up enamored with cowboy culture, preferring ranch work to high school studies. He joined the Navy during World War II and learned to play guitar while in the service. In the late 1940s, he began appearing on Arizona radio and television programs, leading to a contract with Columbia Records in 1951. Robbins topped both the country and pop charts with “El Paso,” a border town tale of doomed romance. The song has the scope of a major motion picture, carefully crafted into a four and a half minute Western ballad. Robbins developed a storyline that includes love, jealousy, murder, theft, a revenge murder, and a death kiss without ever overreaching or taxing the listener. Prominent Spanish guitar work enhances the cinematic feel.
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- On Archibald Street
You may or may not know the name Stu McGowan, but if you’ve tootled around Burlington at all, you’ve definitely seen at least one of his houses. McGowan, 47, is an unusual developer who deals in low-income housing in a most colorful way. Literally. Each of his buildings — primarily old housing stock turned into condos — features a cheerfully unorthodox paint job, such as bright pink, orange or lime green with contrasting trim. And next month, McGowan will grant one hue-happy individual an unorthodox opportunity: to select the colors for his next house.
That’s one of his auction donations to benefit CarShare Vermont — McGowan is on the board of the Burlington nonprofit — so if you want a chance at it, you’ll have to attend CarShare’s first-anniversary party on February 12. The idea behind the “Share the Love” auction — aside from raising money for the organization, which provides an alternative to private vehicle ownership — is “to get something really unique for your sweetie before Valentine’s Day,” McGowan explains.
And this man knows from unique Valentines: For 25 consecutive years, McGowan has created a deeply idiosyncratic, large and usually quite public testament to his wife, Joan Watson, for V-Day. Last year the project involved making a giant heart composed of hundreds of keys — “Every time we get a place we change the locks,” McGowan notes — and covered with red construction paper. It sat in front of their Archibald Street house for a week; “then I cut out the actual heart part, and it’s hanging in our house,” he says.
That inspired McGowan’s second auction gift, a smaller version of the key construction. His third donation is a “bowl or planter” made by Watson, a potter and longtime director of the University of Vermont’s Living/Learning Center Pottery Co-op.
McGowan admits he has “no freaking clue” what he’ll do to proclaim his love for Watson this year, but it’s a safe bet he won’t just buy flowers. Meanwhile, he’s got a key-heart thingy to make for someone else, and a few more buildings to buy. Oh, and the starting bid is $75 for the chance to “leave your mark in Burlington with an eclectic house painted in your honor.” Now, that’s romantic.


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MINI 23 - Lung Cancer Risk: Genetic Susceptibility and Airway Biology (ID 135)
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- Track: Screening and Early Detection
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MINI23.13 - Extracellular Sulfatase SULF2: A Potential Biomarker for the Early Detection of Lung Cancer (ID 3079)
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The extracellular sulfatases (SULF1 and SULF2) are overexpressed in a wide assortment of human cancers. SULF2, in particular, has been shown to drive carcinogenesis in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), malignant astrocytoma, and hepatocellular carcinoma. As extracellular enzymes that are both tethered to the cell membrane and secreted, the SULFs and their heparan sulfate proteoglycan (HSPG) substrates are present in the extracellular environment. We hypothesize that the blood levels of SULF2 can serve as biomarkers for the early detection of NSCLC and malignant astrocytoma. The primary goal of this study is to evaluate the patient tumor and blood samples for the presence of the SULF2 in order to develop novel biomarkers for the early detection of NSCLC.
We identified patients who underwent lung resection for adenocarcinoma (ADC) (41 patients) or squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) (51 patients) at our institution from 2000 to 2006. We excluded patients with recurrent lung cancer, or less than 3 mm of invasive tumor on H&E slide. A section from each paraffin-embedded tissue specimen was stained with a monoclonal antibody to SULF2. A pathologist determined the percentage (0-100%) and intensity (0-3) of tumor cells staining. Survival analysis was performed using a multivariate Cox proportional hazards model. We developed an ELISA to detect SULF2 in human blood. After testing a number of different strategies including using different combinations of our anti-SULF2 mAbs, we determined that a sandwich ELISA with capture mAb 5C12 followed by detection with biotinylated mAb 8G1 was best for the most sensitive detection of SULF2.
SULF2 staining (either tumor or stroma) was positive for 82% of the samples The SCC samples had a higher mean percentage of tumor staining compared to the ADC samples (100% vs. 60%; p<0.0005). However, after adjusting for age, sex, race, histologic type, stage, and neoadjuvant therapy, there was no significant association between percentage of SULF2 tumor staining and overall survival. Nonetheless, these initial findings are very encouraging, because the vast majority of ADC samples, including early stage disease, and all of the SCC tumor samples have some degree of staining for SULF2 protein. Using our SULF2 ELISA assay, we analyzed plasma samples from 54 healthy donors and 85 patients with newly diagnosed early stage NSCLC before surgical resection. The level of SULF2 protein is significantly higher in patients with NSCLC compared with healthy controls (738.4 ± 55.17, vs. 439.4 ± 40.88 pg/mL; p<0.0001).
SULF2 protein was detected in the vast majority of tumor and blood samples of patients with lung cancer. Although additional studies are required, these data provide the first indication that SULF2 blood level may be a useful biomarker for the early detection of lung cancer.
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Yesterday at the 2012 Licensing Expo, the first image from Blue Sky's Epic appeared. More images from upcoming animated films also appeared. First up, DreamWorks Animation's summer 2013 release, Turbo. All the images are available to view thanks to /Film and comingsoon.net.
I'm still not too sure about this project. While I believe DreamWorks has been doing very well lately, something tells me that this will be a hiccup unless they make sure that it succeeds at what it should be: A fun film based around an obviously ridiculous story. The image itself is nice and colorful, but really, that's about it for me.
Blue Sky's Rio 2 appeared, but it's just the logo and the characters from the first film. Nothing new here. At least we know it's in the works, I mean, why would Blue Sky not do a sequel after how well the first one did?
One last animated film made a splash. Sony Pictures Animation's Cloudy 2: Revenge of the Leftover. Not much to say about this one, but the sequel was inevitable.
More to come...


News in Brief
New TCP/IP vulnerability; kernel patch slows XP systems
The free, open source packet sniffing tool for detecting network intrusion detections, Snort, is subject to denial of service attacks or remote command execution on a host running Snort. Versions 1.8 to 1.9.1, as well as Snort CVS, are affected. Snort reports that “the Snort stream4 preprocessor incorrectly calculates segment size parameters during stream reassembly for certain sequence number ranges which can lead to an integer overflow that can be expanded to a heap overflow.”
If an attacker created and transmitted special TCP stream packets, when they flowed over a network monitored by Snort, they would cause the overflow.
Link to more information and patch: http://www.snort.org/
Patch Slows XP Computers, Microsoft Recommends Patching Anyway
As chronicled last week (http://info.101com.com/default.asp?id=1133), Microsoft issued a patch for a vulnerability arising from a flaw in the way the kernel passes error messages to a debugger. The kernel is the core of the operating system, supplying basic services for all other parts of the operating system.
The vulnerability affects Windows NT 4.0, 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, 2000, and XP.
Microsoft is currently working on a new patch and will re-release it after testing. In the meantime, it recommends users read the service bulletin and consider installing the patch anyway, as the patch does fix the security vulnerability.
The Microsoft Security Bulletin can be found here: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-013.asp
Mathew Schwartz is a Contributing Editor for Enterprise Systems and is its Security Strategies column, as well as being a long-time contributor to the company's print publications. Mr. Schwartz is also a security and technology freelance writer.


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Anyway, this year I asked them if they have read any good beach reads lately and the books that they are most looking forward to reading this summer -- I loved their replies! I hope you, like me, found some great summertime books to add to your TBR list.
Christina from Reading Extensively says.....
It's an older book but I really enjoyed Hissy Fit by Mary Kay Andrews. The book is about a young woman who finds her fiancee cheating on her at the rehearsal dinner with her BFF and how she copes with that and keeping her interior decorating business afloat when her former in-laws to be are trying to put her out of business. It is funny and it really pulled me into the warm atmosphere of the South. I read the book for the Dewey Read-a-Thon and it was the perfect book to just read in an afternoon.
Books in her beach bag this summer:
The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead-I love the Vampire Academy series and this spin-off series is good so far. I am excited to read The Golden Lily because it brings back Dimitri, one of my favorite characters from the original books.
For Darkness Shows the Stars by Diana Peterfreund - I am eager to read this because it is a YA science fiction retelling of Persuasion, one of my favorite Jane Austen novels.
Wallflower in Bloom by Claire Cook - I am excited about this one because I love Dancing With the Stars and the main character gets to compete on the show! I just hope she doesn't have to dance with Maks :)
Spring Fever by Mary Kay Andrews-In this story, a woman has a second chance at love-but is it with her fiance or the man she once loved? I've enjoyed the two Mary Kay Andrews books I've read already (Summer Rental and Hissy Fit) so I have high hopes for this one.
Throne of Glass by Sara Maas - This has been described as "A Game of Thrones for teens" (but as it is a YA novel, I doubt it will be as bloody or have that high body count!) and sometimes a good fantasy novel is the perfect book to lose yourself in while at the beach. The main character is a teenage assassin and she is investigating some suspicious murders. Should be fun :)
The Boy Recession by Flynn Meaney-This story just looks like so much fun. I like the idea that the chess club members would be recruited for the football team and previously unnoticed boys would become heartthrobs due to the change in the school demographics with so many jocks and popular boys moving away. I think this sounds like a great beach read!
Thanks for participating, Christina. I am soooo very much looking forward to Wallflower in Bloom, too. I love your comment about Maks. haha.
Nina from J'adore Happy Endings says.......
I actually did read a good beach read lately and it’s called Sea Change by Aimee Friedman. The book is really light hearted and quick to read. The cover is georgous and just looking at it, you kind of already know that it’s about a forbidden love between a creature from the sea and a girl (or you might be as my friend and look at the cover & think it’s about vampires. Damn you Twilight!) Ok, so maybe you don’t get that at all from the cover, but trust me you do when you read the description of it. The mystery around Leo made me read for hours on the beach. I just had to find out who and what he was. A fantastic, perfect beach read.In her beach bag this summer:
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Because of my internship abroad I didn’t read a lot of books from February till well now and the beginning of June. When I’m back in the Netherlands, I really want to read these books and they will fit perfect in my beach bag: Beauty Queens by Libba Bray, The Catastrophic History of You & Me by Jess Rothenberg, The Darlings Are Forever, by Melissa Kantor, and The Disenchantments by Nina LaCour. They are kind of all drama books and basically that’s a good thing, because me + drama = me super entertained. Let summer begin, please.
Thanks for participating, Nina. And can I just say how jealous I am of her internship on the beautiful island of Curacao. Sign me up, please! Also, the gorgeous picture was taken by Nina from the beach. I love it and am so jealous.
Lea from YA Book Queen says....
When it comes to good beach reads, I tend to pick stories that are either very summery or are extremely creative and compelling – the kind of books that pull you into a whole other world. Some great beach-worthy reads I’ve read lately are:
- Wanderlove by Kirsten Hubbard – Traveling to exotic locations, humor, Rowan….Sign me up!
- The Disenchantments by Nina LaCour – A summer road trip story that’s both sweet and serious.
- Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta – One of those books you could spend all day reading in the sun. There’s wonderful creative world-building and plenty of fabulous characters in this story - I highly recommend it.
- Sarah Dessen novels – I've been rereading her work lately, and realized that Dessen novels are completely beach-worthy. Especially The Truth About Forever, Along for the Ride, and What Happened to Goodbye.
And, the books she is putting in her beach bag this summer are:
- Jenny Han’s Summer trilogy – I always try to reread these books each summer!
- Tricia Rayburn’s Siren trilogy
- In Honor by Jessi Kirby
- Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson (and possibly her debut)
- Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore
- Froi of the Exiles by Melina Marchetta
- Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Thanks for participating, Lea! I completely agree with you regarding Han's Summer series. I am obsessed and would love to re-read the series this summer. I also am looking forward to Second Chance Summer and you are so right......you can NEVER go wrong with Dessen!
I hope you enjoyed hearing what some of my favorite bloggers are planning on reading this summer. Let me know what you think of their picks for beach reads and be sure to share with me what you are looking forward to reading this summer!
Check back Monday for more of my favorite blogger's beach reads. Leanna from Daisy Chain Book Reviews, Meg from Write Meg!, Carrie from In the Hammock Book Reviews, and Becky from Stories and Sweeties will all be participating. I can't wait to share with you their picks!


The ACH Recorded 9% Growth in the September Quarter Even Though Covid Aid Trailed off
The nation’s automated clearing house network surged again in the September quarter, even with a waning of federal-assistance payments. Volume grew by double-digit percentage increases in most major categories as the network handled 6.8 billion transactions overall, up 9%, Nacha reported Tuesday. Nacha is the governing body for the network, which connects virtually every financial institution in the country.
The third-quarter increase in total volume exceeded even the 7.9% growth registered in the June quarter, some of which was due to the use of the network to distribute federal relief in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.


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Mark Purdy suggested in this morning’s San Jose Mercury-News that yesterday might go down as the worst day in 49ers’ history, unless today is even worse. At least when it comes down to off-the-field news, he might be right. Free agents Gore, Crabtree, Iupati and Skuta are gone, or presumed gone (hours before the free agent signing period begins); Patrick Willis confirmed that he’s retiring, amid an NBC report that Justin Smith will do the same; and Santa Clara police confirmed Bruce Miller was arrested last week on a domestic violence charge.
Niners’ owner Jed York and general manager Trent Baalke can’t be pleased, and it would be an understatement to say that for 49er fans, York’s popularity is at an all-time low, particularly the news conference announcing the team’s parting with head coach Jim Harbaugh, and his insistence that it was a “mutual parting,” because “that’s what it says in the press release.” York comes across as smarmy, even to the most forgiving of Niner fans.
But York and Baalke could eliminate much of this pessimism by making smart decisions during this free-agency signing period, and during the college draft. And the team itself could create a new sense of optimism and excitement by getting off to a good start to the 2015 season in September. Could it happen? Of course it could. Darnell Dockett could effectively replace Justin Smith, if indeed Smith retires; Chris Borland effectively replaced the injured Patrick Willis last season, when the Niners statistically had the fourth best defense in the NFL; Carlos Hyde could effectively replace Frank Gore, and given his youth, may exceed what Gore would have produced at this stage of his career; and Torrey Smith could give the 49ers the deep threat they’ve long lacked, that after Anquon Boldin told CBS Sports, “it’s a done deal,” that Smith—his former teammate in Baltimore—is signing with the 49ers.
This doesn’t address the potential replacement for left guard Mike Iupati, and a myriad of other questions. But as much as I am turned off by Jed York public persona—and I definitely am—I know that he and the 49ers will have a chance this fall to eliminate the pessimism and cynicism surrounding the team. Whether they succeed is a huge question that remains to be answered.


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Bibs exist because babies just can’t seem to figure out how to eat without making an enormous mess. But who am I kidding? I could probably use one too. With this cheeky Blank Canvas Bib, every meal your little girl or guy devours becomes a masterpiece. The cotton bib is designed to be a canvas for artful spills, stains and dribbles. Printed with a gallery scene, two silhouetted figures stand and study today’s latest work of art. Viva la mashed green beans!
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Well, today is it. International Poetry Day. World Poetry Day. So, even if it’s friday, I’m not going to do a music post. Why not? Because I feel that I can share something much better and fitting for the day instead!
Poetry sources! Poems, poems all around! And a couple curiosities 😛 If you know about any webpage, share it in the comments! If I have not included your favorite author, link him or her too!
Poetry isn’t just a key to seem interesting and important, even if many use it like that. And it isn’t a dictionary, something that you can learn by hard, ‘this means this’, ‘that means that’ -even if at school it looks that way, because they teach you that way. Poetry is something else. I only know that, for me, it’s important. In my life I need it.
Fundación Federico García Lorca
The Walt Whitman Archive
The Yeats Society of NY
Emily Dickinson Electronic Archives
T. S. Eliot Society
(Some of the ones I’ve thought of, there’s not even all the ones I have books of)
Poetry.com – In which you can share your own poems! I’ve never done it.
And just as a curiosity, visit the Poets’ Graves
And, well, I couldn’t forget Neil Gaiman’s site. Just because.
That’s it for the day! As you may have noticed, I’m posting less these days. Well, I have too much work to do, and even if I find a moment to write here, most times I am far too tired to do so. That’s why this is it. Well, and a couple verses from my own to make the day…
No matter how smart the words,
No feeling can match it,
The feeling of your speaking,
The sensation of your song.


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I had an epiphany of sorts… have you ever prayed for something that you desperately wanted? When you were young and a relationship fell apart and you were sure it was meant to be? Did you pray, beg God to fix it… of course, if it was His will?
I remember this. I remember not understanding how this could not be God’s will. I cried, hurt and spend unimaginable energy on this want.
What does it really mean… “And may Your will be done?” Do I really mean that? I have to admit, if I am truthful… no. I know I should want God’s will to be done but yet really don’t want His will to be anything other than what I want. Does that make sense?
I was thinking of this… of when I was dating this boy… When we broke up… or should I say, when he broke up with me (as the boys keep reminding me)… I was so heartbroken. If you have ever fallen for someone and then been dumped, then you know what I mean. Being the emotional crazy one that I am, amplify my emotions. I was so distraught.
As a parent, when I am forced to say no to one of my boys for something they really want yet I know, as parents know, it is not in their best interest, it hurts me so much to disappoint them. I fret over the decision and think of things to do that may take away some of the disappointment.
I can suddenly see God, watching me, broken and begging. I can only see how much He wanted to tell me to just trust Him… that He had it all under control. He had something so fabulous in store for me and I just had to trust and look to Him.
This boy had always promised me that even if we broke up, he would come to my university graduation. I just knew he would be there and it would be the moment that God would bring us back together again. The weekend of my graduation came. All my dearest friends were there… with their significant other. Sanj was there too. I kept looking for him all weekend.
Here’s the sidebar… ever since I became friends with Sanj my freshman year in university, I loved him. I loved him as a dear friend and yet I always crushed on him forever. He was busy ignoring me. He saw me as a little sister… or something of a childish nuisance that he put up with. When he obviously did not have interest in me… I moved on (so to speak). I actually wrote in my journal, my freshman year, “Please God, can I marry him?” Over the years, while I was still in university and he was working on his Masters, we stayed friends.
The weekend of my graduation, almost everyone I loved was there. It was to be an awesome weekend. Little did I know just how memorable it was to be! The last night we were all together, we were watching a movies. There were couples everywhere… and then there was Sanj and I.
Funny how God works. Did you know God had quite a sense of humour? He chose this moment… to show me His amazing plans. He answered my prayers… the one I prayed a long time ago and forgot about.
I had to experience hurt and pain maybe before I could fully appreciate the gift of love God gave me.
As I was processing all this, I had to pause and realize that now, when I pray as an adult, I really do mean, “Lord, may Your will be done in my life.” As much as I am so done having babies, I still often wonder how come God did not answer my pray for a little girl in my life. How come? I often wonder why?
As I processed this epiphany, I realized that I am good with just knowing and believing that God is in control. He KNOWS what is the best for me. He knows why. Me… I am just meant to trust and obey.
Trust and Obey, for there is no other way, to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

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Think Apple’s patent war against Samsung is ballsy and ridiculous? You’re right – it is. But there’s an even worse patent troll sculking around, and it’s much more sinister; while Apple and Microsoft are busy targeting other megacorporations, the Deleware-based Innovatio IP Ventures, LLC, is busy suing any mom-and-pop restaurant or hotel franchisee that offers Wi-Fi to its customers.
A leaked user guide has outed Comcast’s upcoming AnyPlay service, which will let customers stream live TV to assorted mobile devices. On initial offering will be iPad support, but other tablets are expected to be added as well. The service will rely on in-home Wi-Fi, and users will have to get a special Motorola cable box from the cable provider.
The problem with predicting the future is that there’s so much of it. You can predict some pieces of it because some trends are obvious, but you can’t predict how all the pieces are going to fit together, and even more difficult, you cannot predict what human beings will do with all those different pieces once they have put them together.
The smartphone is a great example. Robert A. Heinlein predicted cell phones in The Star Beast, first published in 1954. Other writers predicted tablets as well. But nobody predicted Twitter or sexting. Those were surprises.
We’re on the threshold of another leap forward in the punctuated evolution of computing technology and the first pieces are starting to appear. I think it’s inevitable that some of these pieces are going to mate, mutate, and evolve into something new.
Zotac's quickly building a reputation as the witch doctor of computers. The company isn't shrinking heads, it's shrinking PCs. Zotac's latest creation is the A75-ITX WiFi platform, a mini-PC built around AMD's A75 chipset with support for socket FM1 accelerated processing units (APUs) and utilizing the mini-ITX form factor. Despite it's small size, the A75-ITX WiFi comes wielding a very big spec sheet.
We took a look at the Ooma Telo recently, and found that this almost free VoIP service was a great solution for penny pinchers. Ooma’s Telo bay station connects to your home network and offers nearly unlimited calls, and all you have to pay is a few bucks in taxes. Today, Ooma has announced the system is getting a refresh with a new wireless adapter and free Bluetooth capability.
It's been more than a year since we anointed Netgear's Rangemax WNDR3700 (N600) as our "Best of the Best" pick for wireless routers, and to this day, its overall performance has been unmatched. Even Netgear's own WNDR4000 (aka the N750, because it supports theoretical speeds of 300Mb/sec on its 2.4GHz radio and 450Mb/sec on its 5GHz radio) couldn't topple its predecessor. The WNDR4000 scored a rather pedestrian 6 verdict compared to the WNDR3700's 9/Kick-Ass. Netgear might finally have a worthy successor in the WNDR4500 (aka, the N900 because—you guessed it—the router supports theoretical speeds of 450Mb/sec on both the 2.4- and 5GHz bands).
Inexpensive wireless routers have rendered powerline adapters a niche category in home networks, and one TrendNet continues to happily serve. The company's latest offering is the 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter, model TPL-306E, which is capable of extending your Internet connection to areas your router might not reach, such as an Internet television in your mancave or a game console just out of reach on the second floor.
Toshiba just trotted out what it claims is the world's first SDHC memory card with embedded wireless LAN functionality baked in. It's called the FlashAir, it has 8GB of storage capacity, and it sounds an awful lot like the Eye-Fi line of SDHC cards, doesn't it? In some respects, the FlashAir is similar, but it's also different in one very big way.
I’m extremely impressed, and maybe a little nervous, about the automotive industry’s fascination with “intelligently networked cars.”
The principle is simple: Our actual vehicles become the nodes for a massive, moving Wi-Fi network, one that would bounce data around between points, i.e. that trusty four-door or other car, all while alerting onboard computers of any problems up ahead. But this isn’t your run-of-the-mill Wi-Fi, like you’ve got at Starbucks or at home. It’s more like a souped-up, high-powered, encrypted ad-hoc network.
China's determination to police the Internet in any and every way it sees fit seems to have no bounds. The country's officials have outdone themselves this time by ordering all public spaces offering Wi-Fi access to install specific software police can use to identify people using the service, state media said today according to the Associated Free Press.


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The team behind Stick Man present the best wedding ever, the best wedding yet…
Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay are excellent scarecrows. Their wedding plans are all coming together until Harry leaves Betty’s side and the devilishly smooth Reginald Rake tries to take Harry’s place. Will Harry make it back in time to save their special day?
This heart-warming and award-winning adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling book is bursting at the seams with Scamp Theatre’s inimitable style.
This epic love story promises wit, drama and wedding bells! Packed with live music and laughter, this is one hour’s magic that you and your children will never forget!
Wed 20 Nov 1.30pm performance will be a relaxed performance.
Relaxed performances are suitable for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed performance environment, including those with an autistic spectrum condition or learning disability. If you have any specific questions regarding accessibility/your visit, please contact 01603 598598.
If you'd like to know more about the play, or the building, we have made a Visual Story that will introduce you to our space and to the show! You can look at it here.
Recommended for ages 3+
Children aged 2+ must have a ticket.
Children under 2 do not need a ticket if sitting on an adult’s lap for the duration of the performance.
All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
'Enchanting and hilarious. Bags of sheer family fun' ★★★★ - The Stage
'Charming and cheerful. These scarecrows will make every child smile.' ★★★★ - Daily Mail
'Scamp Theatre is the production company any parent of a small child needs to know.' ★★★★ - The List
'The marrying of Julia Donaldson and Scamp Theatre is truly a match made in heaven' - OK! MagazineBook Now


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The Covid-19 pandemic has affected our lives in countless ways, from our physical health to our mental well-being. One aspect that has received less attention is the effect of the pandemic on our hair. Specifically, many people have reported experiencing thinning hair as a result of Covid-19. In this blog post, we will explore the effects of Covid-19 on thinning hair.
First, it is important to understand that hair loss can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, stress, and certain medical conditions. Covid-19 is thought to contribute to hair loss in a few different ways.
One way is through stress. The pandemic has been an incredibly stressful time for many people, with anxiety levels skyrocketing due to fears about contracting the virus, job losses, and social isolation. Stress is a known contributor to hair loss, as it can disrupt the normal growth cycle of hair follicles. When the body is under stress, it produces more of the hormone cortisol, which can cause hair follicles to enter a resting phase prematurely. This can result in a significant amount of hair shedding, leading to thinning hair.
Another way that Covid-19 may contribute to hair loss is through the physical toll it takes on the body. The virus can cause inflammation throughout the body, including in the hair follicles. This inflammation can damage hair follicles, leading to hair loss. In addition, many people who contract Covid-19 experience a high fever, which can cause dehydration. Dehydration can also contribute to hair loss, as it can make hair more brittle and prone to breakage.
It is worth noting that hair loss is not a universal symptom of Covid-19. Some people may experience hair loss as a result of the virus, while others may not. The severity of hair loss can also vary widely, from mild thinning to significant shedding.
If you are experiencing thinning hair as a result of Covid-19, there are steps you can take to help mitigate the effects. First and foremost, it is important to take care of your overall health. This means eating a healthy diet, staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, and managing stress as much as possible. You may also want to consider taking a hair supplement, such as biotin, which can help promote healthy hair growth.
In addition, there are a number of topical treatments that can help address thinning hair. Minoxidil, for example, is a topical treatment that has been shown to be effective in promoting hair growth. There are also a number of shampoos and conditioners that are formulated specifically for thinning hair.
Finally, it is important to remember that hair loss is a common and often treatable condition. If you are experiencing significant hair loss, it is a good idea to consult with a dermatologist or other healthcare provider. They can help determine the underlying cause of your hair loss and recommend appropriate treatment options.
In conclusion, Covid-19 can contribute to thinning hair through a variety of mechanisms, including stress and physical damage to hair follicles. If you are experiencing hair loss as a result of the pandemic, it is important to take care of your overall health, consider taking supplements or using topical treatments, and consult with a healthcare provider if necessary. With the right approach, it is possible to address thinning hair and restore healthy hair growth.


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There is a shift in the enrollment trend of foreign students in the United States as the total of Chinese enrollees declined by 8.6 percent, indicating lesser interest in the US as a preferred destination, while in contrast, Indian student numbers increased by 19 percent. Concerns about safety, gun violence, civil unrest, and visa restrictions contributed to the decline.
In Canada, the rapid growth of foreign student numbers is causing challenges as students end up on the front lines of the country’s housing crisis. Analysts are urging policymakers to bring stability to the situation, recommending that provinces demand a five-year plan for international students from post-secondary institutions.
All these key developments and more from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe in this week’s edition of MSM Reporter.
Chinese student enrollment in the United States declined by 8.6 percent to 290,000, while Indian student numbers rose by 19 percent to 200,000, indicating a shift away from the US as a preferred destination. Safety concerns, including gun violence and civil unrest, as well as visa restrictions on Chinese graduate students, have contributed to this decline. As a result, the US has experienced economic losses and a reduction in access to high-tech talents, while countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Singapore have become more attractive options for Chinese students.
The number of foreign students in Canada has increased by 31 percent compared to the previous year, reaching over 800,000 students. However, these students are facing challenges such as the housing crisis and educational institutions that do not meet their expectations. Analysts suggested that policymakers should establish a five-year plan with clear targets for international students, demand accountability from post-secondary institutions, and collect data on graduation rates and employment outcomes to ensure the program’s effectiveness.
“Red wall” Conservative MPs are pressuring British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to reduce net migration in the UK before the next election. They have proposed a 12-point plan to cut migration from 606,000 to 226,000 by the end of 2024, including measures such as limiting worker visas for care workers, ending post-study work visas for international students, and allowing only skilled workers earning £38,000 ($49,246) or more per year. Critics have raised concerns about the potential economic and social consequences of the proposed measures.
Erasmus+ has provided significant funding of up to €14.4 million ($15.77 million) per alliance, totaling €402.2 million ($437.5 million), to promote collaboration among European University alliances. The initiative has expanded to include seven new alliances, bringing the total number to 50, encompassing over 430 universities across 35 countries. The European Universities project aims to enhance education quality and enable students, researchers, and scholars to study, work, and combine experiences throughout the 27-nation area.
Melbourne has launched a framework to boost its international education sector and attract investment by leveraging diaspora and alumni communities. The plan aims to nurture talent, entrepreneurship, and employment pathways for international students while promoting Melbourne’s multicultural appeal. The city also seeks to strengthen ties with key Asian markets, including China, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and India.
Universities in New Zealand are seeking partnerships with Indian institutions to attract international students. The Bombay Stock Exchange Institute, a subsidiary of the Bombay Stock Exchange, is close to partnering with a third New Zealand university, providing opportunities for Indian students to study in New Zealand. The pandemic has disrupted international student enrollment, but there is optimism that new approaches, such as pathway programs and non-dependent border programs, can help revitalize the sector, especially with the growing importance of Indian students in the coming years.
Last week, the United States Embassy in Abuja and the US Consulate General in Lagos held pre-departure orientations for hundreds of Nigerian students who will soon study in the United States. Around 700 Nigerian students, including 73 Opportunity Funds recipients, received EducationUSA advising services from the US Mission. The EducationUSA program, supported by the US Department of State, provides guidance on the US higher education admissions process through a network of international student advising centers worldwide.
The Canadian federal government is conducting a review of its international student program but has not disclosed any specific details for its completion. A survey conducted in British Columbia revealed that many international students end up working in unrelated fields and face challenges in obtaining permanent residency. Recommendations from the survey, such as addressing profit-driven immigration consultants and improving career resources, are being considered by the relevant authorities.
Germany is offering international students the opportunity to open a blocked account for free through Expatrio, saving them up to €109 ($120). Expatrio also provides additional services, such as Incoming Insurance, to help students secure their visas. The offer is valid until the end of July. The initiative aims to support international students in meeting the financial requirements for their stay in Germany.
Rising rents in Australia have led to an increasing number of international students resorting to “hot-bedding,” where they share a bed with a stranger to cut costs. A survey found that approximately 3 percent of international students in Sydney and Melbourne reported hot-bedding, and there are concerns that this number could increase. The recent removal of the cap on working hours for student visa holders is expected to worsen the situation, leading to higher rents and increased financial difficulties for students.
Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko expressed the city’s interest in fostering collaborations and exchange programs with Indian students, startups, and businesses during her recent visit to the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar. She acknowledged India’s progress in technology and highlighted the global impact of Indian startups. Tokyo aims to address global urban challenges through innovative projects and hopes to establish long-term connections with India.
China will increase investment in education to serve its national agenda and expand global influence, with a focus on talent development in areas like international communication and the law. China’s education ministry sets up teaching bases, trains students in basic sciences, and plans new schools, while their vocational training system produces millions of skilled workers annually. Despite scrutiny of Chinese postgraduate students abroad, the country has a significant number of students studying overseas, with a majority returning to China after completing their education.
Selkirk College, situated in southern British Columbia, is a renowned educational institution offering over 80 nationally recognized programs to more than 2,800 full-time learners. Spread across eight campuses in the West Kootenay and Boundary regions, the college provides a wide range of educational options, including certificates, diplomas, bachelor’s degrees, co-operative education, and continuing education programs. Selkirk College also provides in-demand employment outcomes, credit transfer opportunities, and career-enhancing training.
Despite its size, Selkirk College fosters a supportive and personalized learning environment where students can thrive. With small class sizes, individualized attention, and access to top-notch student services and facilities, students receive an exceptional educational experience.
The Automotive Technology Degree Program offers comprehensive training in the latest automotive technology standards for individuals passionate about diagnosing and repairing automobiles. Led by experienced and industry-certified instructors, students gain valuable skills through industry-standard computer software training, practical hands-on automotive techniques, and team building activities.
This program stands out with its highlights, including the opportunity to earn an associate’s degree along with certification from Ford Motor Company. Students also benefit from state-of-the-art facilities equipped with modern diagnostic and repair equipment, allowing them to develop their skills effectively. Additionally, the program’s accreditation by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation ensures that students receive a high-quality education recognized by the industry.
MSM Reporter is collated by a globally spread team of MSM and is published every Thursday.


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Book ID: 20754
Catalogue of the Fossil and Recent Genera and Species of Diatoms and their Synonyms.A revision of F.W.Mill's "An index to the Genera and Species of the Diatomaceae and their Synonyms" .Vol.1: Acanthoceras through Bacillaria. 1967. XII, 493 p. gr8vo. Paper bd.
Second hand copy. Good condition.

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Are You Facing Separation or Divorce and Feel Lost or Unsure of the Next Steps?
Join Tom Herrington, M.Div, and Pastoral Counselor at CCC,
for a 10-week support group to help you:
*Discover You are Not Alone
*Surround Yourself with Other Individuals in a Similar Phase of Life
*Find Guidance and Advice
*Begin the Process of Emotional Healing and Forgiveness
The group begins October 1st and meets each Monday evening for 10 weeks from 7-8:30pm at our Mt. Pleasant location
Tom has led this group numerous times and will help you
move from sorrow and anger towards acceptance and forgiveness.
Contact our friendly admin team at 843.501.1099
to answer questions about the support group or sign up.

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Its not all about the skiing! Some of us head to the mountains to be captured in one of the world’s greatest environments, to take time to reflect on our busy lives. Part of this process is, undeniably, to eat well and to be pampered. So whether you ski to eat or eat to ski we have a few recommendations that will perhaps make you question putting your boots back on after the lunch-time stop.
My personal preference is to ski hard with the guilt free rewards of great food and so to our shortlist. Although this list is in no particular order, and it would certainly be wrong to ignore the joys of Italian food, my favourites start outside of Italy where variety and choice is a welcome delight.
Chalet Pelerin is based in the remote town of Le Miroir which is set just off the better known Sainte-Foy (France). This Chalet offers a remote and beautiful hideaway and offers amazing food to do the setting justice. So if you are a rock star looking for rock star food, then this could be your retreat! It gets even better as when based here one has access to 7 resorts within a short drive with the likes of Val D’isere being one of them so it sits well with the serious skier. Another of the 7 aforementioned easily accessible resorts is La Thuile (Italy) which is accessed via La Rosiere. This is a great ski down into the main station and when you arrive it is a must to hunt out Ristorante Mainson de Laurent, another of our favourites which serves wonderful food.
Meribel (France) tends to cover all bases as far as food is concerned. Restaurants such as Le Zinc offer a contemporary gourmet experience, and is certainly raising standards at the top end of the ‘ski-food’ scale. Another favourite of ours is ‘Le Grange’ situated right in the centre of Meribel and offers a relaxed atmosphere, cosy with log fires and a nice traditional feel. The cuisine is international so there really is something for everyone and the food is good and moderately priced. However, if you are looking for great food to come to you rather than traipsing out to find it, then ‘Fish and Pips’ pride themselves on fantastic food with their award winning chefs.
Les Gets (France) also offers some great options for you foodies and, with access to one of the worlds largest ski areas, choice is plentiful on the slopes as well as in the village itself. La Paika is a ski-to gem on the mountain where you will have a no frills food experience but be rewarded with great flavor and an even better atmosphere. Avoid busy times or remember to book as it can become a bun fight. If you would like to continue a foodie theme then we LOVE the Boutique Chalet Company, who have 3 chalets in Les Gets and will certainly continue this food journey in style. In any of their beautiful chalets, they manage to create a wonderful dining experience that every family ski holiday wants to aim for. Relaxing and delicious chalet suppers, with quality family time and quality food, being at the heart of their work. The boutique Chalet Company also offers Chalets in Morzine.
St Anton (Austria) I know what you’re thinking…Gulasch soup and a bread roll? Well if you decide to head to St Anton this winter then thankfully things have moved on and these Chalets from Kaluma will blow your mind with the ‘ultimate grill’ experience. They have all recently installed ‘Big Green Eggs’. Have a look at this sample of whats possible on the ‘Egg’
• The perfect steak
• Pork Shoulder
• Coq an Vin
• Leg of Lamb
• Vertical Roast Chicken
• Fish on a plank
• Stuffed smoked mushrooms
• Smoked Lamb Ribs
And now to our one of our Italian gems and this really is a special place. San Lorenzo Mountain Lodge is a unique place, nestled in the Val Pusteria forest in the Plan de Corones (Italy), Dolomites region. It is a sixteenth century hunting lodge high in the mountains and here you will find not only that the scenery takes your breath away, but also the interior, the atmosphere and, of course, the food.

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