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A Whole Foods employee cleans a glass case with an ionized water sprayer in May 2011. back and forth from the mildly alkaline (bicarbonate) to the mildly acidic (carbonic acid), depending on the need.* The stomach, though, is a.
Jan 11, 2009. Have you seen advertisements for products such as coral calcium or alkaline water that are supposed to neutralize acid in your bloodstream? Taking calcium or drinking alkaline water does not affect blood acidity. Anyone who tells you that certain foods or supplements make your stomach or blood acidic.
Aug 28, 2013. You could get some hydrochloric acid (the stuff in your stomach) and dilute it, and its pH would actually go up. Really. If you drop a bit of lemon juice in a big glass of water its pH would be closer to neutral (pH 7) than 2. If you think about it you know this: drink neat lemon juice and you're puckering up your.
What is Alkaline Water? – Seattle Organic Restaurants – With all the benefits of alkaline water, the human body isn't also designed to drink alkaline water all the time. Be aware that drinking too much alkaline water all the time can reduce the stomach acid and cause digestion problems. Low stomach acid can increase the parasites in your small intestine and overtime you get less.
Acid Reflux When Sleeping On Stomach One of the first things you’ll notice is that your sleep quality will improve. to around 18 and a half chocolate bars. Acid reflux is not pleasant. Giving up alcohol can. By far the most common cause of esophagitis is acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). A muscular ring (the esophageal sphincter) sits at
Sep 7, 2017. This latest study looked at the medical records of people with GORD to compare whether taking PPI treatment or following a Mediterranean-style diet with alkaline water was better at reducing symptoms. A Mediterranean diet is largely based on vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, cereal grains, olive oil and fish.
Sep 22, 2016. Alkaline water is created when it contains alkaline minerals like calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium. (SIDENOTE: Please don't fall for. Even if you're eating a mineral-dense diet but are low in stomach acid, you won't be able to absorb and utilize those minerals. Plus, if you're 50 or older, studies.
This month’s tasting report features low acid coffees. Visit CoffeeReview.com for the full low-acid tasting report and coffee ratings.
Does Drinking Water With a Meal Dilute Stomach Acid? – Rational. – Mar 25, 2015. In some strange fashion, water can make it impossible to digest food well, but alkaline food can't affect stomach pH at all. Nothing was learned from the volcano. While H+ ions reduce pH and increase acidity, OH- (hydroxide) ions increase pH and increase alkalinity. When an H+ ion and a OH- ion meet,
Dried dates are popular among dieters. The sweet taste of dried dates has been the favorite of many people complemented by the great nutritional value.
If you have GERD, there’s a very strong chance its because of LOW stomach acid! The best way to confirm is to do so with the Betaine HCL supplements.
While one 12-week trial in overweight women randomised them to a low kilojoule.
The subtle tissue acid/alkaline changes created in the body by food, water, etc are different than the major pH shifts which take place in the blood in severe life threatening conditions known. In fact low stomach acid output is likely to be associated with poor digestion and a greater tendency toward high tissue acid levels.
What pH level should I select on my ionizer when I start drinking alkaline water? Are there. 1 litre) and gradually increase your water intake to 8-12 glasses per day (2 to 3 litres). Our stomach needs to be acidic to digest the food we eat, and drinking alkaline water with meals will simply slow down the digestion process.
The reason the calcium deposits on your faucet is because the water is alkaline and calcium comes out of solution and crystallizes in an alkaline environment. The reverse is also true, “Lime -Away”, vinegar, or any other acidic solution dissolve the calcium deposits because they are acidic. It makes sense that osteoblasts by.
Nov 16, 2017. Alkaline water is water that has been ionized to give it a less acidic pH balance. Let's take a brief chemistry refresher: The lower the pH, the more acidic something is (hello, lemon juice and vinegar). The higher the pH, the more “ alkaline” it is—(we're looking at you, baking soda). When something is too.
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Alcohol irritates our digestive system and causes our stomachs to produce more acid than. with coconut water, which contains five important electrolytes. Get crazy and mix in some kiwi and strawberries too. Tomatoes.Your stomach.
Stomach acid may not sound like something you think you want more of, but in low amounts, it can actually cause a host of digestive.
Is it true that the foods and beverages you consume cause your blood to become more alkaline or acidic? Contrary to popular hype, the answer is: not to any.
Jan 11, 2018. Low stomach acid can lead to digestive problems, leaky gut and nutrient deficiencies. Correct low HCL naturally. Risk factors for low stomach acid include: stress, consumption of processed foods, candida, aging, antibiotic or prescription drug use, drinking ice water with meals and mineral deficiencies.(2).
This tactic is often used to cause macromineral deficiencies and acid-base disorders. low energy levels, cause weight gain, premature aging, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and many other health problems. "If pH.
Dec 23, 2016. This highly acidic diet is believed to contribute to chronic low-grade acidosis, which leads to a variety of health concerns. While critics of alkaline water point out that there is no scientific confirmation of chronic low-grade acidosis, others believe that there are a host of symptoms resulting from this condition.
Sep 8, 2017. Consuming a plant-based Mediterranean-style diet and drinking alkaline water may be just as effective at controlling reflux symptoms as conventional. Ashton added that some other foods that are thought to lower reflux symptoms include vegetables, fruits, grilled fish and chicken, nuts and whole grains.
Natural Cures For Acid Reflux : Discover How to Cure Acid Reflux, Heartburn, GERD, Hiatal Hernia, Bile Reflux and Barrets Esophagus Using A.
as this may stimulate the stomach to produce more acid to maintain digestion. Chewing gum when water is not available can stimulate saliva production. Saliva is naturally alkaline and can counteract the overproduction of acid. Acid reflux.
You may have noticed the buzz about alkaline water. health perks. Among those perks is the belief that alkaline H2O—which, by definition, has a higher pH (and lower acidity) than what comes out of the tap—can help neutralize.
Previously, alum was used for wastewater and sewage water treatment. The low cost of this product. water and produces sulfuric acid and aluminum hydroxide as by-products. The sulfuric acid obtained reacts with alkaline raw.
I tested out whether the glass is half full or half empty when it comes to naturally alkaline water.
Jan 4, 2017. And if you drink alkaline water all the time, you're going to raise the alkalinity of your stomach, which will buffer your stomach's acidity and impair your ability to digest food, as low stomach acid is one of the most common causes of ulcers. This can open the door for parasites in your small intestine, and your.
Recently, the benefits of alkaline water and a veggie. "The pH in your stomach is so acidic that it completely obliterates anything that you’ve had to drink or eat," says Dr. Mueller. (Human stomach acid exists in the bitingly.
Herman Aihara, in his book entitled "Acid & Alkaline" states that: If the condition of our extra cellular fluids, especially the blood, becomes acidic, our physical.
In 1943, the same year Hofmann embarks on his first acid-triggered trip in his Swiss laboratory. the team would have to travel about 700 km (440 miles) by water.
Alkaline water benefits are all over the internet. But unfortunately there is no medical research to back this up. The medical community advises that the best water.
Hi Carrie! Low stomach acid is not something that can be seen on an endoscopy, ultrasound, or any other GI imaging tool. It is also not something that most.
Don’t think dairy when it comes to building strong bones, say proponents of the low-acid diet. Focus instead on a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. four others placed on an alkaline diet (which included lots of mineral water). Larger.
While one 12-week trial in overweight women randomised them to a low kilojoule. claiming a more alkaline pH helps digestion, weight loss and well-being. But your stomach is highly acidic at a pH less than 3.5, with this acid helping.
Did you know stomach acid is actually good for you? In fact most people I talk with who think they have high acid levels actually have low acid levels.
and drank alkaline-heavy water had a greater reduction in their symptoms than those on proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). PPIs are medicines that work by reducing the amount of stomach acid made by glands in the lining of the stomach,
Alyssa Rothschild, R.D.N. "Marketers of alkaline water claim it will neutralize.
The idea that food can be acid or alkaline is irrelevant because the stomach acid regulates this.” A dietitian with the Dietitians Association of Australia, Tania Ferraretto, described the alkaline diet as yet. they tend to be low in.
For more, visit TIME Health. Reflux is one of the most common. LPR who were told to switch to a Mediterranean diet and start drinking alkaline water, which can neutralize excess acid. All of the people in the study were told to avoid reflux.
The Relationship Between Body pH and Disease (and other facts. – As your blood becomes more acidic, it will look for minerals from anywhere in your body, in order to get your blood to its more ideal alkaline state. Acidic blood robs your body of minerals, even taking minerals from your bones (which is important to know if you want to prevent osteoporosis). "Low stomach acid eventually.
Aug 3, 2016. Contrary to popular belief, over 90% of those suffering heartburn, gas and indigestion actually have low stomach acid, a condition known as. In addition, the body attempts to reach homeostasis (balance) in terms of its acid-alkaline levels by leaching minerals from the bones and other cells, which can.
Apr 28, 2014. In other words the amount of acid in your stomach signals to the body to either keep the sodium and water absorbed by the blood in the gallbladder or to return the sodium and water back in the blood if not needed in the gallbladder because the lack of need to neutralize stomach acid from low stomach.
May 23, 2017. There's a part of the small intestines that requires a very high alkaline PH of 8.5. Conversely, our stomach requires a very low acidic PH of about 2.0 and sometimes even lower. The reason for this is if we were to ingest any microorganisms or parasites then they could very easily be eliminated in this very.


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a novel by Nora Raleigh Baskin
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A lyrical and deeply moving portrait of grief, blame, and forgiveness, and of finding the courage to confront your ghosts — one truth at a time.
As soon as she was under, Maggie heard the quiet, though every sound was amplified in her ears and in her brain…Sound, like shame, travels four times faster under the water.
Though only a sophomore, Maggie Paris is a star on the varsity swim team, but she also has an uncanny, almost magical ability to draw out people’s deepest truths, even when they don’t intend to share them. It’s reached a point where most of her classmates, all but her steadfast best friend, now avoid her, and she’s taken to giving herself away every chance she gets to an unavailable — and ungrateful — popular boy from the wrestling team, just to prove she still exists. Even Maggie’s parents, who are busy avoiding each other and the secret deep at the heart of their devastated family, seem wary of her. Is there such a thing as too much truth?
When Leah was 9 and Maggie 5, the sisters made a forbidden trip to the condo pool, where Leah drowned. Now 15 and a swim-team star, Maggie interprets her world, her worth and her choices through the prism of that loss. Loner Maggie has one loyal friend, Julie, and acquires another in Nathan, the boy she’s drawn into her life for reasons she can’t explain. (Maggie’s abrupt, often self-destructive choices may puzzle readers.) With heartbreaking clarity, Baskin limns a family tragedy that’s marked each member, showing how, for even the youngest, grief and loss can scab over into guilt and blame. Leah’s death even haunts Maggie’s twin brothers, born years later. Water, the all-purpose metaphor, serves the tale well, but other tropes are less successful, like Maggie’s unwanted, near-magical power to draw deeply personal confessions from others. In encounters with these undervalued characters (their only role to confess), Maggie’s indifference to their pain casts her in a harsh light. Throughout, Leah makes ghostly appearances, describing the motivations that led to her drowning with unvarnished honesty. Yet her voice also sounds a quasi-fantastic note that undermines the story’s closely observed, lyrical realism.
From the perspective of sophomore Maggie Paris—with occasional interludes from the spirit of her sister, Leah, who drowned at age nine—Baskin (All We Know of Love) writes an unsettling novel that shows the impact of guilt and childhood trauma. Maggie is an excellent swimmer, a top contender on her school’s team, and people she barely knows tend to confide in her (“Maggie knew, even if no one else understood, that this kind of intimacy made people resent her”). Haunted by regret over not being able to save Leah’s life, Maggie feels distant from others and is reluctant to build a solid relationship with a boy who is interested in her. Maggie is a sympathetic, psychologically complex heroine; her self-destructive impulses, coupled with recurring reminders of loss and death (including flashbacks to her sister’s accident), create a bleak atmosphere. The passages from Maggie’s sister, presented as a collection of memories, cast the family’s vision of Leah in an intriguing new light…”
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Two things define Maggie’s life: the drowning of her older sister, Leah, when Maggie was a little girl, and people’s mysterious urge to tell their deepest secrets to her. Now she’s a teenager, dealing with her water unease by becoming a champion swimmer, isolated by people’s quickly regretted intimacies, and aiming all her longing toward an older boy, Matthew. She’s so focused on Matthew that her relationship with kind and affectionate Nathan is mostly just a means to gaining the sexual experience she’s sure will finally allow her to win the approval that she craves from Matthew. Baskin limns her protagonist with quick, clear strokes; the third-person narration limits itself largely to Maggie’s own knowledge, so Maggie’s unawareness of her dysfunction is a plausible characteristic that leaves readers to extrapolate her feelings from her behavior. The eternal struggle of her relationship with Leah, whom Maggie experienced first as a bossy older sister and then as the silent, absent center of the family, is compellingly explored, and the interwoven flashbacks focalized through Leah add dimension.

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Barbee Named KIAC Player of the Week
BEREA, Ky. - Asbury University senior Trenia Barbee was named the KIAC women’s basketball player of the week by KIAC officials on Monday, November 12th.
Asbury finished the week 3-0 after sweeping three games in the Super 8 Classic hosted by Kentucky Christian. The Eagles defeated Southeastern (Fla.) 73-56, Cincinnati-Clermont 74-53 and Kentucky Christian 83-73. For the week, Barbee averaged 20.3 points, 9 rebounds and 3.7 assists. She recorded two double-doubles as well. The senior guard currently ranks 7th in NAIA points per game (23) and 19th in steals per game (3.8). The Eagles are currently 4-2 overall. They will return to action on November 16th for the Pritchett/Zweifel Classic where they will host Point University and Cincinnati-Clermont.

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The Port of Galveston and cruise company Royal Caribbean have agreed to partner in developing an $85 million cruise terminal, the port announced Tuesday.
The two groups are set to sign a memorandum of understanding Wednesday. The agreement will set out the general terms for a long-term deal to develop and operate the new terminal, which would be the third cruise terminal for the island.
The memorandum will allow the port and the company to negotiate the final details of the agreement. The Wharves Board of Trustees, which governs the port, could vote on a final agreement as soon as January, the port said.
Port officials have been pursuing a third cruise terminal since at least 2012, arguing that a third berth would allow for larger ships to cruise from the island more frequently.
The deal with Royal Caribbean was first raised this summer. The new terminal could cost $85 million, and be open by 2021, Port Director Rodger Rees said Tuesday.
Royal Caribbean would bear the $85 million cost of building the terminal on 10 acres at Pier 10, east of the existing cruise terminals at piers 25 and 27, Rees said.
“Royal Caribbean is going to be investing in Galveston,” Rees said.
The new pier would be next to the Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics and BMW vehicle processing plant, officials said.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics would move some of its operations to the west end of the port, Rees said. The BMW processing facility would remain where it is, he said.
Another 15 acres at Pier 10 would be turned into surface parking for the new cruise terminal, Rees said.
After the construction is completed, the port would be in charge of maintaining the new berth. Royal Caribbean would have an initial 20-year lease for the terminal, with options to continue it after the initial term.
The company would be able to use the site almost exclusively, unless it was needed by another ship in an emergency or if the port paid the company to allow another cruise line to use the spot, Rees said.
The Port of Galveston derives about 55 percent of its annual revenue from cruise-related activities. The port is a landlord port and generates much of its income from lease agreements with maritime tenants.
The port is home to three year-round Carnival Cruise Line ships, one year-round Royal Caribbean ship, one seasonal Royal Caribbean ship and a seasonal Disney Cruise Lines ship.
The port predicted it would earn about $37.4 million in total revenue in 2018.
Madelyn Jenkins is tired of asking for help.
Her home on Ohio Avenue in Dickinson was flooded during Hurricane Harvey in August 2017. It still bears many of the scars of the storm. Furniture is scattered around her single-story house, wherever there’s space.
A back bedroom is torn down to the studs, the result of a well-meaning church group that came to the house in the summer, but didn’t finish the rehabilitation work, she said.
Jenkins doesn’t know whether the group is coming back. She’s been disappointed by her insurance company and by the federal assistance she’s received from FEMA, she said.
Now, a day after the start of a new Texas General Land Office program meant to help still-struggling Harvey homeowners, Jenkins is more than ready to move on, she said.
“They can tear it down,” Jenkins said about her home of 22 years. “I’d be happy. Seriously.”
The land office Monday began accepting applications for its Homeowner Assistance Program. The program, funded by $258 million in federal disaster recovery block grants, will rebuild or rehabilitate Harvey-damaged houses for homeowners that meet certain qualifications, such as being owned by low- or middle-level income people.
About 145 Galveston County homeowners had submitted at least a partial application as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the land office. Of those, 21 had submitted full applications, the land office said.
The land office estimated about 2,000 homeowners from Galveston and five other area counties would get help through the program. Applicants from the six-county region are drawing money from the same pot of disaster aid awarded to Texas after the hurricane.
The land office last week estimated as many as 10,000 homes in the county alone might qualify for the assistance through the program. Only a fraction of that number would be rebuilt under the state program, officials said.
Applicants are being considered on first-come, first-serve basis.
After a person submits an application, it will take up to two weeks to find out whether they’ve been deemed qualified to participate in the program. It will take longer to determine whether a person will get any assistance through the program, the land office said. After a homeowner is accepted, construction work should be completed within six months, the land office said.
The start of the program is a relief for some local leaders, who said Harvey survivors — particularly those who weren’t insured against flooding and have fixed incomes — were anxious for news about rebuilding.
“This kind of help has been very painful to be patient for,” Dickinson City Councilman William King III. said. “Citizens were hurting, desperate, there was no lifeline. Now, help is here.”
The land office and other recovery groups have planned a series of informational meetings to try to urge people to sign up. The first of those meetings, at Dickinson’s Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, where King is a pastor, drew about 30 people Tuesday afternoon.
For many at the meeting, part of the event was figuring out what this program is and isn’t about. The homeowner assistance program will not reimburse people for construction work done on their homes since Harvey. That will come through a different program the land office plans to roll out next year.
The homeowner program also won’t reimburse people for lost vehicles, or for rent expenses they’ve incurred since being forced from their homes by the storm.
The program could pay for reconstruction work that has been only partially done, or for replacing a home that had to be torn down because of flood damage, officials said.
That was encouraging news for some.
Rita Howard, 84, saw her home on Avenue G flood during the storm and decided to sign up for the assistance program after attending the meeting.
“It seems reasonable,” she said. “It seems like they’re going to do something.”
City officials could use about $5.45 million in federal grant money expected through a Texas General Land Office program to finish an evacuation route, to begin two other flood control projects and to combine two lift stations, among other drainage projects.
Officials in Friendswood, which is in Galveston and Harris counties, are soliciting public input about projects they might fund with Community Development Block Grant money they believe the city is eligible for through the Houston-Galveston Area Council — about $2.69 million for infrastructure projects and another $2.76 million to buy out flood-damaged houses.
Because Friendswood is in two counties, officials are awaiting information about Hurricane Harvey recovery funding from two different groups — Harris County and the Houston-Galveston Area Council, officials said.
City officials in October began soliciting public input about projects to pursue with about $4.4 million they anticipate Harris County will give them to use on that side of the city.
Hurricane Harvey in August 2017 dropped more than 50 inches of rain on some parts of Harris and Galveston counties, overwhelming drainage systems and leaving many residents with flooded homes. After the storm, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, via the Texas General Land Office, gave Harris County a little less than $1.2 billion in community development block grants to allocate for infrastructure improvements, officials said.
Based on the county’s plan to distribute the aid, Friendswood is eligible to receive about $4.4 million, but can only use it on improvements on the Harris County side of town, officials said.
While incumbent Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, who successfully pursued the direct allocation from federal authorities, was unseated by 27-year-old Lina Hidalgo in the November election, that shouldn’t change Friendswood’s funding situation, city officials said.
“To date, the city’s efforts have not been affected by the coming transition in the office of Harris County judge,” City Manager Morad Kabiri said.
Grant funding for the Galveston County side of town will flow through the Texas General Land Office, which has selected the Houston-Galveston Area Council as its distributor of funding, city officials said.
While city officials estimate they are eligible for about $5.45 million for the Galveston County part of town, that doesn’t necessarily mean they will receive that full amount, Councilman Steve Rockey said.
“Just because they earmark a certain city or area for funding, you still have to meet the rules,” Rockey said. “They aren’t going to say here’s $2.8 million, go spend it wisely.”
Projects the city could pursue with the funding include flood control projects in the Deepwood Drive and Polly Ranch areas, a $1.6 million project to combine lift stations 1 and 17, and the city’s 20 percent share of a $2.8 million project to extend Friendswood Lakes Boulevard from FM 528 to FM 2351 to serve as an evacuation route, among other projects, officials said.
A potential stumbling block to securing that funding is that the U.S. Department of Houston and Urban Development requires 70 percent of disaster aid be used on projects in areas where 51 percent or more of the population earns less than the median income, about $56,000 per year for a family of four in Friendswood, Rockey said.
Friendswood has no majority low- to moderate-income areas, Rockey said.
About 15 percent of Friendswood’s 40,500 residents — 6,000 or so people — reside in Harris County in neighborhoods generally west of Dixie Farm Road, according to the city.
If Galveston voters approved doubling the seawall parking rate next year, what would the money be used for?
Six months after its scheduled completion, a baseball field at Crockett Park will enter the last leg of construction this week after the city hired a new contractor to complete the long-delayed project.
Pearland-based Ardent Construction will take over the project after the city severed ties last month with contractor Hou-Scape and filed a lawsuit against the company Nov. 1 seeking money damages.
The city’s new contract with Ardent Construction is for $1.25 million, using some funds from the $3.6 million originally slated for the project, city spokeswoman Marissa Barnett said. The project will now cost an additional $110,000 but city officials believe the total cost could ultimately be less than what was originally projected, since some costs are still in dispute, Barnett said.
Work could begin as early as Wednesday at Avenue S and 53rd Street, Barnett said.
“Ardent Construction has worked with the city of Galveston before,” Barnett said. “The firm built the Lasker Park community pool on 43rd Street, which was completed in 2017.”
The baseball field was scheduled for completion this summer, but disputes about incomplete work and payment with Hou-Scape stalled construction.
While the company contends the city owes it $500,000 for material and labor, city officials said the company didn’t pay subcontractors or complete work for which the city already had paid.
“The city contends it has overpaid Hou-Scape, and has asked for an independent, third party audit,” Barnett said.
The city and Hou-Scape spent much of the summer in discussions about payment and quality of work.
The company stopped work in September over dispute of payment, President Paula Hill said.
“The ones who suffer the most during this dispute are the kids who aren’t using the baseball fields,” Hill said Tuesday. “The residents of the city of Galveston who, because the city decides to use another contractor, will have cost overruns of hundreds of thousands of dollars.”
The complex will include three baseball fields, basketball and volleyball courts, concession stands, a walking trail and playground, Barnett said.
The city expects substantial work on the Little League complex to finish by Jan. 31.
This is good news to island Little League players and parents, President of Island Little League Blanca Flores said.
“I’ve been stopped in the streets and our parents are very concerned,” Flores said. “They’ll be very excited.”
Registration opens for the spring ball season in mid-January, she said.
Construction delays meant Island Little League couldn’t use Crockett Park for the fall ball programs, despite a June opening ceremony for the ballfields, which included much fanfare.


2013 was a banner year for London tourism. For the first nine months of 2013 London welcomed 12.8 million visitors, an increase of 12 percent compared to 2012. Hosting the Olympics and the worldwide audience for the Royal Wedding catapulted London on to the world stage and millions have flocked to the city.
London & Partners has decided that the best way to introduce the city is through those who know it best – Londoners – and they have recruited some of the capital city’s most famous Londoners to do just that.
The new campaign for VisitLondon.com — “The London Story” — features the city’s Lord Mayor Boris Johnson, actress Joanna Lumley (beloved as Patsy on “Absolutely Fabulous” and currently appearing in Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street”), former supermodel and “America’s Next Top Model” judge Twiggy, and celebrity TV chef and restaurateur Gordon Ramsay.
Through a series of videos housed at www.Visit London.com/story, “The London Story” takes people off the beaten path in London following celebrities to their favorite haunts.
Chef Gordon Ramsay loves Boris Bikes, which lets you pick up a bike at one of their stands and explore the city. What better way to see London than with the wind rushing through your hair riding through one of the city’s many parks. Stop by Chef Ramsay’s favorite places for a great curry, Brick Lane. Or go totally native with him and have a fry-up, a full breakfast with bacon, sausage and eggs, at Vingt-Quartre on Fulham Road. “Trust me, it’s to die for. There is nowhere better to eat anywhere in the world than in London,” Ramsay notes.
The most famous face on the planet in the 1960s was Twiggy. Today she is a model, singer, tap-dancer and actress living in London where she loves to shop on Bond Street, Regents Street and Knightsbridge, home of the quintessential London store, Harrod’s. She is also an avid theatergoer as well a frequent visitor to the Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert. She has even performed at the Royal Albert Hall.
Joanna Lumley’s star turn in Martin Scorsese’s just-released film “The Wolf of Wall Street” takes place in London, the city she has called home for 45 years. Her favorite London place is Holland Park in west London, one of the city’s best-kept secrets. The park features parterres, winding paths, statues, a little opera house, a beautiful restaurant and an orangery. You can find her there feeding the ducks or strolling through the gardens.
Lord Mayor of London Boris Johnson became known worldwide during the London Olympics. He loves to cycle to East London known to many from the hit TV series “East Enders” and then on to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, taking in the changing landscapes. London has more green space than any other city in the world.
He can be also found in the British Museum admiring the Elgin Marbles or at the Tower of London to check on the Crown Jewels. But London isn’t all ancient history. There is also the Tate Modern with a collection of fabulous modern art where the Lord Mayor goes to relax after a busy day running the world’s greatest city.
After showcasing the best of London from celebrities, VisitLondon.com also features stories from other passionate Londoners like Rebecca Holmes, a make-up artist at Madame Tussauds, Beefeater Barney Chandler, Royal London Parks Manger Mark Wasilewski and Richard Clayforth, a senior manager at perfumer Penhaligons.
London & Partners is the official promotional organization for London. It works to maintain London’s position as the Number One international visitor destination in the world by marketing to establish and emerging markets.
View the videos at www.visitlondon.com/story to see why the famous and the infamous love London.
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By this autumn, travelers in Beijing will be able to choose travel agencies as easily as they would a star-rated hotel, tourism authorities announced on Thursday.
Director of Beijing Tourism Administration, Du Jiang, introduced the Classification and Appraisement on Travel Agencies at a press conference and detailed how it will function. The first group of travel agencies to receive star ratings will be announced in September.
Beijing's travel industry has grown quickly, now with 797 travel agencies offering 222 international travel services and 575 domestic. For 2006, total revenue for travel agencies in Beijing is 31.7 billion Yuan, an increase of 43% with a net gain of 2.4 billion, an increase of 64% during the same period last year.
But behind the impressive gains, establishing a standard credit system of travel agencies has been in demand. With thousands of agencies to choose from, customers are hard pressed to make the best choice.


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City of Wanneroo community safety and emergency management manager Trevor Prentis said the State law changes would require dogs older than three months to be microchipped from November 1.
“The new rules will help identify lost dogs and quickly reunite them with their owners, reducing inconvenience and pound costs,” he said. “The City will accept dog registrations without a microchip number but owners must provide the number before November 1 to avoid an infringement notice.”
Mr Prentis said the procedure could cost about $70. Dog owners can update their records online, by telephone, fax or in person at the Wanneroo Civic Centre or Clarkson Library.

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Councillors defer vote on tax sale
City council has deferred its decision on whether to proceed with a tax sale of two Brantford properties owned by Six Nations elected council.
On a recommendation from its First Nations Liaison Task Force, council approved the month-long deferral in a 6-4 vote Monday night, in order to provide Six Nations council with an opportunity to meet and discuss its intentions in regards to the properties in question.
At issue are lands at 110 Gilkison St. and 431 West St. owned by Six Nations that are in tax arrears.
The city may start the process of listing the properties for sale if taxes are not paid for three years. Brantford has been either working with property owners or moving towards tax sales in those situations where the tax account gets in arrears to that point.
The way the issue came to council this week robbed councillors of any opportunity to comment on the matter as they did when it came forward for the first time last year.
The only discussion permitted on a deferral is to its merits, which limited councillors' ability to speak on what they think of whether the properties should be sold like any other or not.
"The only true merit of deferral is that it removes merit for debate," Ward 3 Coun. Dan McCreary said, trying in his next sentence to slip in his opinion that was cut off by Ward 2 Coun. Vince Bucci, who was chairing the meeting.
Council voted in December to defer the decision on the potential tax sale of these two properties to allow for discussions with Six Nations and for city staff members to conduct further research into the properties.


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While visiting new countries and exploring the world is an exciting venutre, some people, women in particular, may be hesitant to travel alone due to safety concerns.
Global travel insurance provider Globelink International has compiled a list of safe, stress-free destinations that are perfect for solo female travellers:
“Comprising a population of a little over 5.7 million, Denmark is also one of the safest countries for women to travel alone. This Danish speaking country resides as the Southernmost of all Nordic countries, offering beautiful landscapes and a rich history that its people hold dear. Along with Denmark’s positive attributes comes a very low crime rate and a population’s appreciation for cleanliness and friendliness, which is why it is one of the top destinations for women travelling alone. With lots to see and do, Denmark is a great solo vacation destination spot,” Globelink International said.
“With a population of over 35 million people and one of the most liberal governments on the planet, Canada is definitely at the top of all solo female traveller’s list. Not only does the country’s vast landscape offer a multitude of scenic experiences, but the friendly nature of its inhabitants and overall liberal mind-set make it the perfect place for solo travel. Whether you’re looking for city nightlife or a hike in the woods, Canada has it all, and so much more!”
“Sporting close to 4.7 million residents, New Zealand is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. Auckland, being one of the largest and most well-known cities in New Zealand, is a popular spot for many solo female travellers worldwide. This multi-ethnic society is best known for its friendly vibe as well as pristine white beaches and greenery. As one of the safest countries in the world today, it’s no wonder women gravitate towards this beautiful part of the world for some well-deserved alone time.”
“Known for its amazing architecture and contemporary buildings, Finland is also well known for its overall safety and comfort. Finland’s population is 5.5 million, and is also recognised for its education system, quality of life, and economy. As such, it is seen as one the most stable countries in the world. With a progressive mind-set and a willingness to welcome new ideas to its society, Finland is truly a pleasant and admirable place to visit. Female solo travellers will feel welcome and safe at all times when travelling across the country.”
“Having only just over 320,000 inhabitants, Iceland is a gem. This little country provides a unique blend of culture, art, nature and folklore. The capital, Reykjavik, is known for running on geothermal power and stakes claim to a vibrant nightlife scene. Travellers can enjoy nature by hiking, rock-climbing, and snowmobiling. You may also enjoy learning the intriguing history by visiting their many Viking museums. Most importantly, though, Iceland is a very safe and friendly country where women and men alike can feel comfortable and at home.”
Globelink International suggests all travellers should ensure they are covered by the appropriate travel insurance before setting off on a holiday.

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Efforts to repeal the medical device tax took a harsh blow last night when incumbent President Barack Obama beat out challenger Mitt Romney to reclaim his seat in the White House.
Some medical device industry stakeholders had hoped that a change in leadership and the subsequent repeal of the President Barack Obama’s landmark healthcare reform measures would bring down the 2.3% medical devices sales tax contained in the Affordable Care Act.
With President Obama at the helm for another 4 years, device makers may need to resort to ‘Plan B’ to repeal the tax, which means talking tax reform rather than healthcare reform. It’s a strategy that appears to be making inroads with legislators on both sides of the aisle, according to medical device industry lobbying group AdvaMed.
"What we’ve seen is an evolution of the issue from being looked at as a healthcare reform law issue to being looked at as a tax and jobs issue," AdvaMed government affairs head Juan Carlos Scott told MassDevice.com today. "The result of that evolution we’ve seen is growing bipartisan support for addressing the tax."
AdvaMed has previously made efforts to re-frame the medical device levy in terms of tax reform. In February the medtech industry lobbying group released a set of principles for modifying the U.S. tax system in efforts to garner Democratic support for striking the tax.
"We believe, candidly, that if we are successful in repositioning the device tax as a jobs and economic growth issue in the context of tax reform, that many more Democrats will view that issue in the same way and join us in the effort to repeal the tax going forward," AdvaMed president & CEO Stephen Ubl said at the time.
In July Ubl testified before the U.S. House of Representatives’ Ways & Means Committee, carrying the repeal message forward. He called the device tax "a ball and chain" dragging down medical device makers’ ability to compete in global markets and told committee members that repealing the levy would be an important 1st step toward corporate tax reform.