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Ratings based on 211 Verified Reviews
4.0 Room cleanliness
3.8 Service & staff
3.4 Room comfort
3.7 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from London
Family friendly hotel, 5 mins walk to the beachPosted Aug 20, 2017
Pros: The friendly and helpful staff, the room was clean and good choice of food at the buffet. The hotel is walking distance to the beach.
Location: The hotel is quite far from Barcelona Airport, it's a two hour drive. The beach is so close to the hotel and a tour train.
I had a fantastic stay at this hotel. The staff are so friendly and they speak several languages. The hotel is located near the beach, it's approx a five minute walk. The beach was clean, with shallow waters and never overcrowded. There are several restaurants near the hotel and the promande, and a local supermarket at the back of the hotel. We chose to mostly dine at the hotel for their breakfast and dinner buffet, which was fabulous, as there was something for everyone and it was different everyday. My family and I will definitely come back here again!
by A verified traveler
Posted Aug 1, 2017 on Hotels
Basic Room- Great foodPosted Jul 9, 2017 on Hotels
A couple blocks from the ocean make this a great hotel. It might be the biggest hotel in Roses so there is lots of people coming and going. Our rom was basic, no A/C and had a balcony. What can I say about the room - very functional! We paid for half-board (breakfast and dinner) and were totally amazed at the meals. Friendly staff, plenty of fresh items. In the evening they had entertainment in the bar and sports playing on TV. People would either sit outside or inside depending on the weather. The WiFi wasn't good. They had an upgrade for a fee that included a few other items - - I should have checked out!
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Paris
Very practical hotel, close to the beach.Posted May 12, 2017
Pros: Clean facility with all the necessary amenities and friendly staff. There was also a great breakfast buffet in the morning.
Location: Hotel was located within close walking distance to the beach and lots of restaurants. It was also a short drive over the hill to Cadaques.
The Sant Marc was perfect for our stay in Roses. Nice, secure building within walking distance to the beach. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean, simple and provided all the necessary amenities, along with a balcony overlooking the town. Would definitely recommend this hotel for a comfortable stay in Roses.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from france
Staff brilliant so friendly and helpful.Posted Oct 14, 2016
Pros: Staff and friendliness
Cons: As in most Spanish hotels the beds could be better.
Location: Perfect location for all Dali sights, plus a range of other activities and villages to explore. Lovely beach.
Value for money and convenient for all sightseeing venues.
by Alan from Le Ségur
Time of relaxationPosted Oct 13, 2015 on Hotels
As we live in the country, we enjoy our trips to the seaside. We park the car and walk everywhere.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Posted May 27, 2015
Fair price for a decent hotel. It is kind of old but still well kept. Staff is friendly and breakfast is good. Free parking in the street.
by Peter from Sunderland
Very enjoyable stayPosted May 14, 2015 on Hotels
Great hotel, balcony overlooking canal and 500 meters from the beach. We were the only English in a large hotel but staff spoke English, Spanish, French and Dutch.
by Avid from El Salvador
The hotel is good for one night. The don't have ACPosted May 12, 2014
I expect more if the place, but th truth is that all the hotel are like that in that area. If someone wants a good experience is better to have a night in the center of the city of cadeques.
for Everyoneby we needed a bre from england
Relaxing stayPosted Oct 29, 2013
Good hotel, wonderful staff, nothing too much trouble. Very clean and comfortable and lots of space around hotel. Food was very good for the price paid and plenty of choice every day. We had a very relaxing stay and used it as a base for all the surrounding attractions. We would stay again.


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What Pete Davidson undoubtedly expected to be a normal trip to New York for filming on his new project, "Big Time Adolescence," ended in a run-in with the law as he and comedian friend Joey Gay, Jr. were pulled over by Manlius police. According to the police report, the pair were stopped at around 4:25 a.m. in Fayetteville.
As reported by the New York Daily News, Joey Gay was arrested on a felony charge for possession of a controlled substance. The 24 year old Davidson, however, successfully passed a field sobriety test and was not cited. The SNL start isn't facing any charges.
This is certainly a major change in the news cycle of Pete Davidson who's recently been in the media quite a bit after getting engaged to pop star Ariana Grande. So far his representatives have refused any comment on the incident, though Joey Gay's Instagram account does have a video of the incident.

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5 Best Locations To Study Spanish Abroad
The 5 Best Locations For Spanish Study Abroad Programs
There’s nothing better than total immersion to improve your new language skills. If your goal is to become fluent in the language you’re learning, nothing compares to surrounding yourself in that language 24/7. It’s no wonder study abroad programs are so popular with students hoping to travel and experience the language they are learning in real life.
For those people lucky enough to be in this position, the first and most important question is where to go. This depends on which language you’re learning, which also determines how many choices you have. For some, this will be a very straightforward decision, as certain languages are only spoken in a single country or region; if you’re learning Japanese, you head to Japan. However, other languages like English, French, or Spanish are commonly spoken more widely across a number of countries and continents around the world.
If you hope to study Spanish abroad, you’re in luck! Spanish is the official language of more than 20 countries around the world, mostly in the Americas and Europe. Let’s take a look at some of the best places to explore while practicing your Spanish language skills.
Barcelona is a popular travel choice for good reason: it’s one of the largest and most vibrant cities in the world, and the birthplace of the Spanish language. Located in the Catalonia region in northeastern Spain, visitors can immerse themselves in Catalonian culture and hear both Spanish and Catalan spoken in the city's many shops, restaurants, and museums.
Barcelona is a very international city, drawing tourists and expats from all over the world. The city is famous for its Gaudi architecture, including the world-famous La Sagrada Familia basilica, which is still being built 140 years after construction began! The city also hosts a huge array of shops and restaurants along the famous La Rambla street, convenient public transport, and the beautiful Barceloneta Beach. For those looking to get out of the city, Barcelona is a great entry point into the Catalonian region and a hub for the rest of Europe.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Known by some as the “Paris of the Americas,” Buenos Aires is a South American city with a distinctly European feel. The architecture makes visitors feel like they’re strolling along a Parisian boulevard, and the cafe culture and devotion to great food and wine echo the finest brasseries of France. However, Buenos Aires embraces its own distinct South American character as the home of tango, and residents are often seen sipping locally grown mate tea rather than cafe au lait.
Literature lovers recognize Buenos Aires as the home of Argentine writers Jorge Luis Borges and Julio Cortázar. Foodies enjoy some of the best steaks in the world, along with amazing international cuisine and very affordable and increasingly popular Argentine and Chilean wines. Buenos Aires is a vibrant, international city with something for everyone, especially those who want to practice Spanish and learn tango.
Mexico City, Mexico
At the northern end of Latin America, we find the largest Spanish speaking city in the world. Mexico City is famous for its tacos, tequila, and festivals like Dia De Los Muertos. The famous home of artists Diego Rivera and Frida Khalo, Rivera’s murals are found in the Palacio Nacional and Khalo’s house can be visited in the neighborhood of Coyoacan. Just outside the city is the Teotihuacán complex including the famous Pyramid Of The Sun, the third largest ancient pyramid in the world.
Mexico City is also famous for its nightlife, with districts such as Condesa and Zona Rosa offering all the drinking, dancing and food you could hope for. Mexico City attracts visitors from all over the world, but as a neighbor to the US, it is particularly popular with American students looking to improve their Spanish. Mexico City is an easy 4-hour flight from Los Angeles and there are many flights every day into Mexico City’s international airport. This also means that Mexico City has a large number of homestay options and study abroad courses to choose from.
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
For those looking to get away from the big cities and back to nature, there’s no better choice than the Galapagos Islands. While they are part of Ecuador, the Galapagos are located 1000 km off the mainland coast. Despite its remote location, the local language is Spanish, and you may be surprised to learn that there are a number of study abroad programs to choose from in this farflung haven.
The Galapagos are perhaps most famous as one of the locations visited by Charles Darwin while sailing aboard the HMS Beagle. The local wildlife had a resounding impact on the formation of Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection. Today, those interested in ecology and biology can visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see the tortoise breeding center and learn about the islands’ fascinating ecology and history. Nature lovers can also snorkel with sea lions, see penguins in their natural environment, and visit giant tortoises on the beach. If you love exploring our natural world and practicing Spanish, the Galapagos Islands are a perfect place for you to study abroad!
Another international city in Latin America, Peru is world-famous for its unique cuisine and as the main entry point into the Andes Mountains. Coastal Lima boasts fresh seafood and amazing locally grown beef. It’s no wonder that Peruvian food is famous throughout Latin America and the rest of the world, from ceviche and sopa criolla to lomo saltado and the famous pisco sour cocktail.
The Andes Mountains are the longest continental mountain range in the entire world, and Lima is home to the Andean Community. Many adventurous visitors to Lima often hike the Inca Trail or visit Machu Picchu, the 15th century Incan citadel. From the food and nightlife of Lima to the biodiverse rainforest and Incan culture, Peru has something for everyone. There are many study abroad programs for students looking to study Spanish in Lima or Peru’s other largest city, Cusco.
Spanish Is A Global Language
One of the most beneficial facets of studying Spanish is that it is used in so many countries all over the world. If you’re interested in supplementing your Spanish studies with a study abroad program, you have no end of options to pick from. If you have the opportunity, travel the world and advance your language skills in one of these wonderful Spanish-speaking cities!

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Pantai Hospital Sungai Petani is the first private hospital in Malaysia to introduce a new minimally-invasive procedure known as Rezum Water Vapour Therapy, to help men seeking treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.
Datuk Dr Zainal Azim Abd Kadir, Consultant Urologist at the hospital, said: “Instead of undergoing surgery, patients suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia now have an alternative option whereby the procedure is quick, relatively painless and can be completed within 10 minutes.”
During the treatment, water vapour is injected into the enlarged prostate tissue in a targeted manner. When the steam contacts the tissue and turns back into water, the stored energy is released, killing the excess prostate tissue and causing it to shrink and widen the urethra opening. This will result in progressive improvement of urine flow and allow patients to enjoy a better quality of life.
Mohd Radzi, a 60-year-old patient who had undergone this treatment, shared that within a few weeks, he could urinate more comfortably than he had in the last ten years.
"It has totally changed my outlook. I'd just gotten used to accepting that my condition was a result of growing old and nothing could be done about it. I didn't fully realise how much it had impacted my life and the relief I felt after the procedure," he said.
A 27-hour surgery supported by an army of 60 healthcare professionals. They say it takes a village to raise a child, but in this case, it was what it took to separate a pair of conjoined twins.
Pantai Hospital Sungai Petani is the first private hospital in Malaysia to introduce a new minimally-invasive procedure known as Rezum Water Vapour Therapy, to help men seeking treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
“Nothing is impossible to a willing heart” – the wisdom of Abraham Lincoln has been a guiding force in Dr Chang Woan Ching’s life, and the motivation behind her string of academic achievements during the difficult COVID-19 lockdown period.
Our Pharmacy staff at Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong are now able to devote more time to serve our patients, thanks to the newly installed fully-automated vial-filling machine that can dispense medication with efficiency, safety and accuracy.
The theme 'Quality & Innovation: Reimagined' set the stage for two awesome days of learning among staff across our global network. Find out who prevailed in the 2021 IHH Quality Summit and Innovation Challenge.
Gleneagles Hospital Chengdu successfully completed two major hepatobiliary surgeries recently that exemplified the clinical and service excellence of our China general surgery team.
Taking the ‘Pink Scarf' breast cancer awareness campaign global, Acıbadem Healthcare enlisted key opinion leaders, non-governmental organisations, celebrities and social media influencers, to convey the message: “If You Notice Early, You May Alter Many”.
Skillathons, international speakers, and tons of learning - the second IHH Nursing Symposium was a huge success with our global nursing workforce, with about 3,000 of them tuning in to the virtual event on 7 and 8 October.

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Atkins 40 is an easy low carb diet plan based on portion control and eating 40g net carbs per day. If you have less than 40 pounds to lose, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or want a wider variety of food choices from the first day of your diet, Atkins 40 could be a great fit for you. With Atkins 40 you can enjoy a range of food that you choose from. From protein and veggies to pasta and potatoes, there is an extensive list of food to plan your meals around while still losing weight and feeling satisfied.
Well, I am going to give this another try. I have great difficulty in eating greens , or drinking them, also I am not fond of fats, years and years of low fat diets have totally screwed my metabolism,and taste buds. I will read this page every day to keep my mind focused. Start tomorrow when I get up …… I work nights which can cause me problems as well. When I tried this diet before, I got terrible cramp, now I realise I wasn’t drinking enough water. Anyway.here goes.
When you’ve eaten all of the crustless spinach quiche and keto frittata recipes that you can, these keto everything bagels are another great breakfast staple. With their help, you don’t have to cut out your favorite breakfast sandwiches. You can also try a bread-less keto breakfast sandwich with chicken sausage patties as the “buns” when you’re craving a keto-approved breakfast option.
Hi Libby, I have been trying to find my way within the LCHF world for a few months and I am just not winning .. I eat a good hearty breakfast and a cup of coffee with cream and I’m good for the day till dinner when i’ll have a salad with chicken or steak .. most days my meals don’t vary (i’m easy that way).. problem is the weight is maintained and I’m just lost 🙁 please would you assist me .. anything would be appreciated 🙂
Which leads us to your personality. You need to be VERY strong willed to follow this diet. It follows very strict rules and you need to be able to commit to this. It makes it hard to eat out with friends or eat with friends in general. It’s hard to find food that fits this diet in common restaurants, but and this takes us to the next point, your health goals might be more important.
This low-carb chicken pad thai is one of the best keto recipes for replacing Asian takeout. It’s got all of the flavors that come with normal pad thai, like ginger, crushed peanuts, tamari and chicken, but all served up on spiralized zucchini instead of carb-heavy noodles. Best of all, you’ll have this keto chicken recipe on the table in just 30 minutes.
Some people on a keto or low carb diet choose to count total carbs instead of net carbs. This makes it more difficult to fit in more leafy greens and low carb vegetables (which are filled with fiber), so you should only try that if you don’t get results with a net carb method. And, start with reducing sugar alcohols and low carb treats before deciding to do a “total carbs” method.
Good Morning – I am a subscriber of your newsletter/updates. I recently joined WW on-line and recently have been very sick. BP started to rise, something I have never had to worry about, hopefully the medication. Any way, my doctor suggested low carb/atkins diet to jumpstart my need to lose 30 lbs. All is so confusing!!! I have cancelled my WW subscription, not doing well with that and really can’t afford to continue. Anyway, what is the difference in your plan and Atkins. As I said, all confusing. Any help would be appreciated!! Thanks!
my children regularly make themselves smoothies, bacon (2 minutes in the microwave covered with kitchen paper), scrambled eggs with cheese in the microwave (mix 2 eggs, cheese, milk – 1 minute, stir, 30 seconds, stir, 30 seconds, stir). They used to moan and complain there are no cereals in the house, but they have learned to cook their own breakfasts and look for what ingredients we have rather than reach for a box of cornflakes

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Voices for Recovery
Reggie's Story About Addiction and Incarceration
I had been using drugs, heroin—to be exact, since I was 14 years old. I still have the scars from where my father beat me as a reminder of the abuse and pain I once suffered. I lived most of the days in the streets of Washington, D.C., behind the dumpsters. The rest of my time was behind bars. I cheated a man out of his life and destroyed mine, all in the course of one night. My number was up—the number the Corrections Department used to identify me. My charge was murder. I can go on with this story, but it is best told at a different time. Until then, I can honestly say that was who I was and not who I am today. I cannot allow my past to control my life, but only be a part of who I am today. I counsel for the prevention of AIDS and substance abuse and advocate. I was told my life would get better and it has. My choices today are based on good consciousness. I have been in recovery for several years and have just begun to live my life.

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Fauci the weasel now admits they lied about masks not working.
They always knew masks worked, they just didn’t want consumers competing with medical workers for mask supply. So instead of telling you that, they just outright lied and said masks don’t work.
Trust the experts. Trust CDC.
Not that it made any difference regardless since US health care providers aren’t allowed to just buy any surgical masks off Amazon or eBay. Medical masks are medical devices and must be FDA approved, so that radically limits their choices. So most of the medical masks consumers would have bought from China and industrial N95 and Chinese KN95 respirators wouldn’t have taken supply away from medical workers in any case. That’s why they were still cheaply available on Amazon and eBay despite all the “doctors need the masks!” outrage and why the administration was rushing to deregulate mask rules, but whatever.


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About David Bolton
Dave Bolton has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. He started his career in 1991 with Federated Mutual Insurance and developed a wealth of knowledge and experience handling commercial, health, disability income and life insurance coverage needs. Dave joined Crane Agency in 2009, after being recruited for several years, to help develop the Springfield, Missouri office as well as expand Crane’s footprint in southwest Missouri. The transition from a direct writer to a full service national brokerage firm has enabled him to offer his clients a broad variety of comprehensive insurance solutions backed by one of the largest privately held insurance agencies in the United States. Dave takes great pride in protecting his client’s businesses as if they were his own.
Married for more than 30 years, with two children and a chocolate Labrador Retriever, Dave enjoys spending time with his family and cooking on his Big Green Egg. He also enjoys college football, hunting, fishing and tennis.

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Station G is a mixed-use development envisioning vitalization of Goduk Biz-valley. Properly divided two towers design allows a view corridor and makes harmony with urban environments. A bridge-shape podium connecting towers is an iconic platform of coexistence. While road shops along streets make a vibrant atmosphere, the inner courtyard in a human-scale village gathers various events. It will be a keystone to complete the Biz-valley, with three platforms; Start-up(business incubation center), Community(workshop, exhibition), Inno-green(new urban garden).


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South West celebrities doodle their bit for charity
PUBLISHED: 19:40 11 February 2013 | UPDATED: 22:09 26 February 2013
A host of famous faces from the South West have been showing their artistic side for charity by taking part in this year's National Doodle Day.
A host of famous faces from the South West have been showing their artistic side for charity by taking part in this years National Doodle Day. Doodles by celebrities including The Great British Bake Off judge Mary Berry, politician Ann Widdecombe, My Family actor Kris Marshall, football commentator Jonathan Pearce and Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud will be auctioned on eBay from Friday 8 February, National Doodle Day. The auction will raise money for national charity Epilepsy Action.
National Doodle Day, which is supported by Dodo Pad, publishers of the original family doodle diary, is now in its tenth year. It aims to get as many people doodling as possible to help support the 40,200 people with epilepsy across the South West. The celebrity doodle eBay auction will begin on National Doodle Day and will run until Sunday 17 February.
Over 1,000 celebrities have taken part in National Doodle Day since it began and members of the public can join them by doing their own doodle. This year, Epilepsy Action is inviting schools, workplaces and groups to do a doodle, donate a pound with the chance of a prize for anyone taking part.
All schools entering the competition will have the chance to win 250 of equipment and resource vouchers. Their nominated doodler will also receive a 3D stuffed figure, custom made to look exactly like their doodle courtesy of Lucy Moose. Groups and individuals can enter doodles into one of three categories seven years and under, 8-16 years and 17 years and over. The winning doodlers will receive up to 150 worth of arts and crafts vouchers and a 3D custom-made figure of their doodle courtesy of Lucy Moose.
Philippa Cartwright, fundraising events manager at Epilepsy Action, said: National Doodle Day is a great way for celebrities and members of the public alike to get creative for a good cause. It is a fantastic, fun event and absolutely anyone can take part. Taking just five minutes out of your day to doodle can make all the difference to the 40,200 people living with epilepsy in the South West. Just 10 could fund a call to our freephone Epilepsy Helpline, giving one caller the answers and support they need, at a time they need it most. So please get doodling or bid on one of our celebrity doodles and help us draw a line through epilepsy.
Individual entries should be drawn on an A5 piece of card and include name, age, telephone number and address on the back. Closing date for entries is Friday 8 March. There is a suggested minimum donation of 1 for each entry.
To order an organisers guide or to enter the competition, visit www.nationaldoodleday.org.uk. To find out more about National Doodle Day, visit the website or call 0113 210 8800.
Epilepsy affects around one in every 100 people in the UK alone and 87 people are diagnosed with the condition every day. Last year Epilepsy Action directly helped over 1.1 million people through a range of services, including its Epilepsy Helpline freephone 0808 800 5050, branch network, specialist nurse scheme and award-winning website, www.epilepsy.org.uk


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Situated between High Holborn and Red Lion Square, The Bountiful Cow is a public house dedicated to serving the finest steaks and burgers at affordable prices.
Converted from a 1960s pub by Head Cook Roxy Beaujolais, cookbook author and BBC television presenter, this warm and stylish gastro pub retains a traditional feel throughout, making The Bountiful Cow an enticing destination for any carnivore.
Alongside the exceptionally large Bountyburgers, steaks are the focus of The Bountiful Cow's menu. Aged in-house for many weeks to ensure tenderness and flavour, steak sandwiches, sirloin, rib-eye, fillet and T-bone cuts of beef are cooked to order by the grill chefs, and can be served with a choice of sauces or a la Capricorn (with melted goat's cheese).
The Bountiful Cow also stocks a selection of cask-conditioned ales and excellent wines to accompany your hearty meal.
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Top 5 reviews of The Bountiful Cow
Really neat place, not too noisy, with really neat style. But the burger!!! Best burger I've had in years. And reasonably priced as well. Now to go home and sit in food coma. more
Read on Yelp that the burger was amazing and had to check out. Yes the burger is amazingly good. Cooked closer to medium than medium rare. The chips were good but I would say the onion rings were a B. Love the atmosphere. Blues music and quite for a Saturday night made it perfect. It is off the beaten path with mainly the reviews drawing people in. Plan to return when craving a great hamburger. more
A cute little restaurant that looks more like a pub than a dining room, I was pleasantly impressed with all the food here.
I got the Baby Bounty burger, which was still a standard-sized burger. My companion got the lamb steak with sauteed potatoes. All were delicious.
The atmosphere was a little dark for my liking (as though they were trying to hide carpet stains by not having enough light... more
A very cozy restaurant (downstairs), with an amazing choice of starters, main courses and desserts. The ordered food (Steak Tartar and a lamb steak) was absolutely delicious and we enjoyed every bit.
We will definitely return to test the starters and other main courses. more
I've just eaten a steak with mushed potatos. Very very good. A good food, a good service and nice weitresses. I'll probably come back in this place before I'll go away ...it's so comfortable! more


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An Ode on the Changes to be Reckoned with in the New Scotland
(for Stewart Conn at 70)
A pint with a whisky was called a ‘nip & chaser’,
As if nips could be chaste by the time they got inside.
My mind paints a huddle of sleeves on a puddled counter,
Drams like pert wee wifies standing beside.
Looking back through the fug & reek & pints of laughter,
I can just about make out the poets, ranked in their pride,
Rumbling and preening like spurred cocks cooped together.
For those were the last of the Grieved years, so to speak,
When makers made verses, & lassies queued to be made.
One evening the sainted MacDiarmid pecked my check.
I covered the sanctified spot with a band-aid
And swore I wouldn’t wash it for a week.
Halcyon days! Gone with the wit, I’m afraid.
Caledonia’s frivolous Muse is past her peak.
The poets she favoured are dead, or else can’t drink.
And look how the pesticide Virtue’s scoured the land!
Ye cannae smoke. Ye cannae flirt. Ye cannae blink
Without some officious official cawing ‘banned!’
Scotland’s white rose is plastic, bubble-gum pink.
A sober man kicks at the thistle pricking his hand.
What would MacCaig, what would Garioch think?
Well, what they never did know can’t hurt them now.
It’s time the girls had a go at the golden lyre.
They won’t, ‘when the pain and anguish wring the brow’,
Be ministering angels, and they’ll never again inspire
Immortal song. But drink up, gentlemen, anyhow!
The old arrow’s dipped in a fresh new brew of desire,
And love is a scratch even Virtue will have to allow.
About this poem
This poem was included in Best Scottish Poems 2008. Best Scottish Poems is an online publication, consisting of 20 poems chosen by a different editor each year, with comments by the editor and poets. It provides a personal overview of a year of Scottish poetry. The editors in 2008 were Rosemary Goring and Alan Taylor.
Poets – especially poets based in Scotland – seem reluctant to comment on the present constitutional arrangements. Not so Anne Stevenson who, though neither born nor based north of the border, is obviously au fait with events in a part of the world in which she once lived. Her ode wittily and mischievously ponders what the denizens of the Poet’s Pub would make of things. “Caledonia’s frivolous Muse is past her peak,” she boldly states. Discuss!
As indicated, the poem was written for Stewart Conn’s 70th birthday party in included in the anthology, There’s a Poem to be Made, edited by Christine de Luca, published by Shore Poets, Edinburgh, in 2006. I went to Stewart’s party, enjoyed it, and read the poem. During the 1970’s I met Norman MacCaig and often joined the poets of Edinburgh and Glasgow for bibulous evenings in city bars. My poem to Stewart Conn recalls them “rumbling and preening” over pints in Milne’s Bar: Norman MacCaig, Chris Grieve (MacDiarmid) and Robert Garioch. In Glasgow my friends and contemporaries were Philip Hobsbaum, Tom Leonard, Angus MacNeacail, Jim Kelman and Liz Lochhead. I hope Stewart Conn remembers those lost “literary” days with as much amusement as I do. I consider my Scottish days to be among the most fruitful, both for poetry and for friendships, of my younger life.

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Sushi restaurant Slice N' Dice planning for an August opening in Pewaukee
The sign is up outside, and the extensive remodeling is winding down: A new restaurant called Slice N’ Dice is getting ready to serve sushi, seafood and steaks on Pewaukee Lake, in the former Daniel’s Grill and Baja Grill building.
It’s projected to open to the public around Aug. 1 at W279-N221 Prospect Ave. in Pewaukee, said the chef, Kos Saeng. He previously had Yokoso restaurant in Brookfield and was involved in the opening of Screaming Tuna in Milwaukee. The owner of Slice N’ Dice is his sister-in-law, Quyen Ma, he said.
The menu is to be finalized next week, but sushi will be its base, he said, with seafood and steaks prepared with Asian flavors.
Speaking over the sounds of construction, Saeng said by phone that the restaurant has been gutted, and the casual Caribbean look replaced with a sleeker decor in red, white and black “more suited to sushi.”
The dining room will seat 48 guests, with an additional 30 in the bar area and 40 on the patio.
The restaurant is expected to be open daily, serving both lunch and dinner but closing for a couple of hours in the afternoons.
The restaurant’s progress is being posted on Facebook.
- Chef Jason Tofte to open second restaurant in downtown Waukesha
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- In the Third Ward, Rustico will close in July to make way for sports bar Rivalry
- Red Light Ramen is getting its own space next door to Ardent
- Colectivo to open a cafe in Chicago
- Lunch starts Monday at Meraki, along with all-day service industry happy hour
- Weissgerber's Gasthaus is closing next weekend
- In happy hour news: late night at Lazy Susan, chefs' burgers at Merriment Social
- Harry's on Brady to open next week
- A full menu is on tap at Good City Brewing, opening Friday
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Aren't these stickers SUPER cute!!!!!
I was super happy to receive a sampling of them to play with.
There NEW from Whisker Graphics!!! ;)
I couldn't resist making a birthday banner.
Don't those colors just scream happy and party?
I wrapped some scrap bitty bag around a popsicle stick for a holder.
Wrote happy birthday on some of those awesome stickers.
Attached the stickers to some divine twine.
Isn't that chick too cute!?!
Tied the banner to the popsicle sticks....... and there ya have it!
A super festive birthday banner perfect for topping a cake, or
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As we already know, Tegan and Sara are set to release their upcoming Greg Kurstin-produced eighth studio album Love You To Death next month (June 3)! Along the way, they’ve recently announced plans to make music videos for EVERY one of the 10 songs on the anticipated LP.
– Beyoncé who? –
Following “Boyfriend” and “U-turn,” the very talented Canadian duo have now shared the visual for their latest offering: “100x,” a twinkling breakup-ballad that sees the sisters trading off vocals atop a gorgeous, piano-led melody. “I swear I tried to leave you/ At least a hundred times a day/ I swear I tried to tell you/ A thousand times, a different way, I need out, on my own, I don’t wanna live this way/ I need out, on my own, I don’t wanna live this way/ I swear I tried to tell you/ At least a hundred times a day,” the girls gently coo on repeat.
Sometimes, the beauty of a song lies in its simplicity, and that’s exactly what’s happening here–lyrically, vocally, and production wise–and already a standout from the upcoming collection, which is already shaping up to be just as good as it’s 2013 predecessor Heartthrob .
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I would like to know whether there are substances that are safe for humans to consume, are not absorbed and do not interact with any digestive process.
So, food is disqualified because although it may be safe, it is processed by the digestive system and is metabolized. I'm looking for things that go entirely unprocessed (other than passage).
One such material, or a discrete class of materials is sufficient.
Simethicone is one example. It is a mixture of silica gel and dimethicone (polydimethyl siloxane); they are individually inert too.
Simethicone/dimethicone is used as antigas (they help the gas bubbles coalesce). It does have a laxative effect, though.
How about gold. You can find it on foods, but it is inert and also not absorbed.
Your Questions Answered
Polyols are sugar-free sweeteners. Polyols are carbohydrates but they are not sugars. They are used cup-for-cup (volume-for-volume) in the same amount as sugar is used, unlike acesulfame potassium, aspartame, saccharin, and sucralose which are used in very small amounts.
What other names are used for polyols?
Since “polyols” is not a consumer friendly term, many nutritionists and health educators refer to polyols as “sugar replacers” when communicating with consumers. Scientists call them sugar alcohols because part of their structure chemically resembles sugar and part is similar to alcohols. However, these sugar-free sweeteners are neither sugars nor alcohols, as these words are commonly used. Other terms used primarily by scientists are polyhydric alcohols and polyalcohols.
What sugar replacers (polyols) are now used in the U.S.?
What kinds of products use sugar replacers (polyols) as sweetening ingredients?
In the U.S., they are now used in a wide range of products, including chewing gums, candies, ice cream, baked goods and fruit spreads. They are also used in toothpastes, mouthwashes, breath mints and pharmaceuticals such as cough syrups or drops and throat lozenges.
What other foods sweetened with sugar replacers (polyols) are expected in the future?
Sugar replacers (polyols) function well in fillings and frostings, canned fruits, beverages, yogurt and tabletop sweeteners. Also, some functional foods or nutraceuticals are sweetened with them.
What are their health benefits?
Sugar replacers (polyols) provide fewer calories per gram than does sugar, they do not promote tooth decay and they do not cause sudden increases in blood glucose levels. Because they taste good, people can improve the healthfulness of their diets without having to sacrifice the pleasure of eating sweet foods they enjoy.
Do they cause gastrointestinal problems?
For the vast majority of consumers, these sweeteners do not cause a problem. In some people, excessive consumption may cause gastrointestinal effects, such as gas or laxative effects, similar to reactions to beans and certain high-fiber foods. Such effects depend on an individual’s sensitivity and the other foods eaten at the same time.
What should a person do if he or she is sensitive?
Gastrointestinal effects, if they occur at all, are usually mild and temporary. If a person believes she/he is sensitive, the amount eaten on a single occasion should be reduced. Most people will adapt after a few days, the same way they do to high fiber foods. Many people with diabetes, for example, have learned from their health professional to eat only a small amount of sugar-free products containing polyols at first and then to gradually increase these foods in the diet.
Are they safe?
Sugar replacers (polyols) have been used in foods around the world for many years. An Expert Committee of the World Health Organization has carefully reviewed them and concluded that they are safe for human consumption! In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies some as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) and others are approved food additives.
How do their calories compare with sugar?
Sugar provides approximately 4.0 calories per gram. The FDA allows the use of the following caloric values:
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How do they function differently as ingredients in foods?
Sugar replacers (polyols) usually do not absorb water the way sugar does therefore, foods made with them do not become sticky on the surface as quickly as do products made with sugar. Molds and bacteria do not grow as well on these sweeteners, as they do on sugar, and so products last longer. When used in medicines, they generally do not react with pharmacologic ingredients as much as sometimes happens with sugar.
Can they be used in foods that are heated or cooked?
Sugar replacers (polyols) generally do not lose their sweetness when they are heated and can be used to flavor hot beverages and in foods that are heated when processed or cooked. However, unlike sugar, they do not usually give a crisp brown surface to foods which are baked. 2 The non-browning property is an advantage for products for which a change in color is not desired.
Should I be concerned about ingestion of xylitol by my dog?
Xylitol is a sweetener used to replace sugar in products such as sugar-free gums and candies. The use of xylitol can be beneficial as it does not promote tooth decay and has a very low effect on insulin secretion, which is especially important to diabetics. Numerous studies document the safety of xylitol for humans. This research has been carefully reviewed and xylitol is deemed as safe for human consumption by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and many other global regulatory organizations. Xylitol is approved for use in numerous countries around the world. Some foods that may be safe for humans to eat are not digested by dogs in the same way.
Although the safety of xylitol for humans is well established, it should not be consumed by dogs. Xylitol can stimulate insulin release in dogs, putting them at risk for hypoglycemia. Some veterinarians have reported concern of liver damage associated with high consumption of xylitol. These reports need further study to confirm a link between xylitol and canine liver damage.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), in their brochure “Household Hazards,” states, “Every home contains a variety of everyday items and substances that can be dangerous or even fatal if ingested by dogs and cats. You can protect your pet’s health by becoming aware of the most common health hazards found in many pet-owning households.” The list provided by the AVMA includes food items, cleaning products, toiletries, and houseplants. AVMA’s list of common food items that are safe for humans but not safe for pets, includes coffee grounds, chocolate, macadamia nuts, onions, fatty foods, and chewing gum, candy and breath fresheners made with xylitol. AVMA recommends that pet owners keep these and other items away from pets. Please refer to the American Veterinary Medical Association’s “Household Hazards” brochure for more information on safeguarding your pet’s environment. Read the AVMA’s Household Hazards (PDF) brochure.
The Veterinary Center for America (VCA) also provides information about xylitol toxicity in dogs on their website. VCA recommends that dog owners be aware of any products that they use that contain xylitol and ensure that these are kept out of reach of dogs. The website also offers contact information for the Pet Poison Helpline, which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The bottom line is that xylitol and products containing xylitol are safe for humans, but should not be consumed by dogs.
How are polyols absorbed in the body?
Sugar replacers (polyols) are slowly and incompletely absorbed from the small intestine into the blood. The portion that is absorbed is metabolized by processes that require little or no insulin. Some of the portion that is not absorbed into the blood is broken down into smaller segments in the large intestine. 3
Why do they not cause tooth decay?
Sugar replacers (polyols) are not readily converted to acids by bacteria in the mouth and, therefore, do not promote tooth decay. The FDA has authorized the use of the “does not promote tooth decay” health claim for food products containing erythritol, hydrogenated starch hydrolysates, isomalt, lactitol, maltitol, mannitol, sorbitol, xylitol, or a combination of these. The American Dental Association has adopted a position statement recognizing the role of sugar-free foods and medications in maintaining good oral health.
Are they useful for people with diabetes?
Because these sweeteners have lower caloric values, they may help people with diabetes achieve their weight goals. Non-cariogenic throat lozenges may also be useful if a person’s medications cause dryness of the mouth.
Sugar replacers (polyols) also cause smaller increases in blood glucose and insulin levels than do sugars and other carbohydrates. Therefore, snacks sweetened with them may be useful. People with diabetes should consult their physician or other health professional about the usefulness of sugar replacers (polyols) in their daily meal plan.
How should they be calculated in exchange lists for meal planning?
Experts in diabetes management advise that if less than 10 grams of sugar replacers (polyols) is consumed, that serving is considered a “free food.” Above 10 grams, subtract half of the grams of sugar replacers (polyols) from the grams of total carbohydrate and then calculate the exchanges.
Where is information about sugar replacers (polyols) found on the food label?
The name of the polyol appears in the ingredient list. The words “sugar alcohol” or the specific name of the polyol may also appear in the Nutrition Facts label.
When are they included in the Nutrition Facts label?
The grams in a serving may be shown voluntarily. If a claim such as “sugar free” is made on the label, the polyol content must be shown in the Nutrition Facts label. FDA regulations specify that the name of the specific polyol may appear in the Nutrition Facts Label if only one polyol is in the food. If more than one is in the food, the term “sugar alcohols” must be used. FDA is considering whether the term “polyol” would be less confusing to consumers than “sugar alcohol.”
Why are they used in combination with other sweeteners?
Sweetness varies among the sugar replacers (polyols) and depends in part on the products in which they are used. They vary in sweetness from about half as sweet as the same amount of sugar to equally as sweet as sugar. Sometimes combining sugar replacers (polyols) gives a more pleasant taste.
Sugar replacers (polyols) are frequently combined with other alternative sweeteners, such as acesulfame potassium, aspartame, saccharin and sucralose, in sugar-free chewing gums, candies, frozen desserts and baked goods. The sugar replacer (polyol) gives these foods mild sweetness as well as the bulk and texture of sugar the other alternative sweeteners bring the sweetness up to the level consumers expect.
What Is Erythritol?
Though it sounds new, erythritol (ear-RITH-ri-tall) has been around as long as grapes, peaches, pears, watermelon, and mushrooms. It's a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol that people use as a sugar substitute.
Erythritol is found naturally in some foods. It's also made when things like wine, beer, and cheese ferment.
Besides its natural form, erythritol has also been a man-made sweetener since 1990. You can find it with other sugar substitutes in stores and online.
It's also sold in bulk to companies that use it to sweeten or thicken products like reduced-calorie and sugar-free foods and drinks. You'll often find it mixed with popular sugar substitutes like aspartame, stevia, and Truvia to make them sweeter.
Calories. Sugar has 4 calories per gram, but erythritol has zero. That's because your small intestine absorbs it quickly and gets it out of your body through urine within 24 hours. This means erythritol doesn't have a chance to "metabolize" -- turn into energy in your body.
Safety. Though erythritol is one of the newer sugar alcohols on the market -- xylitol and mannitol have been around longer -- researchers have done a number of studies of it in animals and humans. The World Health Organization (WHO) approved erythritol in 1999, and the FDA did the same in 2001.
It's also OK for people with diabetes. Erythritol has no effect on glucose or insulin levels. This makes it a safe sugar substitute if you have diabetes. Foods that contain erythritol may still contain carbohydrates, calories, and fat, so it's important to check the label.
Taste. Erythritol tastes sweet. It's similar to table sugar.
Appearance. It's in the form of white crystal granules or powder.
How much can I eat? There aren't official guidelines on using erythritol, but most people can handle 1 gram for every kilogram of body weight daily. So if you weigh 150 pounds, you can tolerate 68 grams of erythritol a day, or more than 13 teaspoons.
How it's used. You can use erythritol the same way as sugar. It's fine to stir it into your coffee or tea, sprinkle it on grapefruit, or bake with it. Remember that it's a sugar substitute and not real sugar, so foods that you bake may have a different taste or consistency than you're used to.
Side effects. Eating lots of sugar alcohols can lead to bloating and an upset stomach. Some sugar alcohols can cause gas and cramping or work like a laxative when they reach your colon. But erythritol is generally mostly absorbed before it gets to your colon and is excreted unchanged in your urine. Excess gas and a laxative effect are possible, but people generally handle it better than other sugar alcohols, and it doesn't come with any warnings.
OK for your teeth. In most cases, bacteria in your mouth break down regular sugars and starches and turn them into acid. This can wear down your enamel and cause cavities. But the FDA says erythritol is good for oral health because it slows the growth of one type of bacteria and decreases the acid that bacteria make.
International Food Information Council Foundation: "What is Erythritol?"
Calorie Control Council: "Erythritol."
Michigan State University: "What are sugar alcohols?"
Penn Today Office of University Communications: "The ins and outs of sugar alcohols."
Behavioral and Physiological Effects of Cannabis
Cannabis is known to have behavioral and physiological effects (27).Behavioral effects include feeling of euphoria, relaxation, altered time perception, lack of concentration and impaired learning.
Memory and mood changes such as panic and paranoid reactions have also been reported. Physiological effects include rapid changes in heart rate and diastolic blood pressure, conjunctival suffusion, dry mouth and throat, increased appetite, vasodilatation and decreased respiratory rate (31, 32). Cannabis also affects the immune and endocrine system and its abuse is associated with lung damage and EEG alterations (28, 30, 33, 34, 35).
Why is biological accumulation important?
In many cases, humans have had to learn the hard way that toxic chemicals can poison us without us even knowing it. Decades ago, dangerous substances like the pesticide DDT were commonly used with little to no safety regulations. Eventually, they got into bodies of water, and then into the fish living in those waters. Many people were unaware that the fish they ate for dinner could be loaded with DDT. Many dangerous chemicals like these have since been banned or regulated. But even now, decades later, some of these chemicals can be found in fish (and humans) thanks to the process known as biological accumulation.
Biological accumulation occurs when the level of a toxic foreign substance that has entered the body of a living organism gradually becomes more than the body can eliminate. The exact location of this buildup depends on what the intruding substance is and how it enters the body. Foreign substances can be absorbed through the skin or gills, breathed in from contaminated air, or ingested from contaminated food and drink. In order for biological accumulation to happen, the amount of a toxic substance entering the organism must remain greater than the amount that is eliminated (by breathing it out or going to the bathroom, for example). For this reason, biological accumulation is especially common in aquatic ecosystems like the ocean. While it is unlikely that a rabbit would continuously eat the same tainted plants over and over, it would be a lot harder for a fish to avoid large areas of contaminated water and the tainted food supply that it contains. Making things worse, the fatty tissue of fish is very good at storing absorbed or eaten chemicals.
The effects of biological accumulation have only begun to be studied somewhat recently. Environmental and safety standards have become more strict over time and today many chemicals are thoroughly tested to avoid potential biological accumulation in humans or animals. Many of the regulations enforced by government agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency are also in place to prevent hazardous biological accumulation that might happen due to pollution or illegal dumping of toxic materials.
They call it a "beer belly" for a reason, but it's not just drinking a beer every day that can cause weight gain. Heavy drinking of wine and spirits can add pounds and extra tissue around the midsection. Alcohol adds empty calories to your diet. What's more, it hampers your body's ability to burn fat. See, when alcohol is metabolized in the liver, it turns into acetate. A rise in acetate levels flips a switch that causes our bodies to burn acetate as fuel first before moving on to glucose (from carbs) or fat. Drinking alcohol may influence weight gain in other ways, too. Alcohol can interfere with quality sleep, disrupting hormones that control hunger and satiety. You may have noticed that alcohol can trigger cravings for unhealthy foods. Back to beer: With the current popularity of craft beers, it's worth noting that craft IPAs and stouts typically carry higher alcohol contents in the 7 to 10 alcohol-by-volume (ABV) range and about 100 calories more than you find in most lagers and pilsners. A popular IPA can clock in at upwards of 450 calories per 12-ounce bottle.
Warfarin Dosage and Administration
The dosage and administration of Warfarin sodium must be individualized for each patient according to the patient's International Normalized Ratio (INR) response to the drug. Adjust the dose based on the patient's INR and the condition being treated. Consult the latest evidence-based clinical practice guidelines regarding the duration and intensity of anticoagulation for the indicated conditions.
Recommended Target INR Ranges and Durations for Individual Indications
An INR of greater than 4.0 appears to provide no additional therapeutic benefit in most patients and is associated with a higher risk of bleeding.
Venous Thromboembolism (including deep venous thrombosis [DVT] and PE)
Adjust the Warfarin dose to maintain a target INR of 2.5 (INR range, 2.0 to 3.0) for all treatment durations. The duration of treatment is based on the indication as follows:
&bull For patients with a DVT or PE secondary to a transient (reversible) risk factor, treatment with Warfarin for 3 months is recommended. &bull For patients with an unprovoked DVT or PE, treatment with Warfarin is recommended for at least 3 months. After 3 months of therapy, evaluate the risk-benefit ratio of long-term treatment for the individual patient. &bull For patients with two episodes of unprovoked DVT or PE, long-term treatment with Warfarin is recommended. For a patient receiving long-term anticoagulant treatment, periodically reassess the risk-benefit ratio of continuing such treatment in the individual patient.
In patients with non-valvular AF, anticoagulate with Warfarin to target INR of 2.5 (range, 2.0 to 3.0).
&bull In patients with non-valvular AF that is persistent or paroxysmal and at high risk of stroke (i.e., having any of the following features: prior ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, or systemic embolism, or 2 of the following risk factors: age greater than 75 years, moderately or severely impaired left ventricular systolic function and/or heart failure, history of hypertension, or diabetes mellitus), long-term anticoagulation with Warfarin is recommended. &bull In patients with non-valvular AF that is persistent or paroxysmal and at an intermediate risk of ischemic stroke (i.e., having 1 of the following risk factors: age greater than 75 years, moderately or severely impaired left ventricular systolic function and/or heart failure, history of hypertension, or diabetes mellitus), long-term anticoagulation with Warfarin is recommended. &bull For patients with AF and mitral stenosis, long-term anticoagulation with Warfarin is recommended. &bull For patients with AF and prosthetic heart valves, long-term anticoagulation with Warfarin is recommended the target INR may be increased and aspirin added depending on valve type and position, and on patient factors.
Mechanical and Bioprosthetic Heart Valves
&bull For patients with a bileaflet mechanical valve or a Medtronic Hall (Minneapolis, MN) tilting disk valve in the aortic position who are in sinus rhythm and without left atrial enlargement, therapy with Warfarin to a target INR of 2.5 (range, 2.0 to 3.0) is recommended. &bull For patients with tilting disk valves and bileaflet mechanical valves in the mitral position, therapy with Warfarin to a target INR of 3.0 (range, 2.5 to 3.5) is recommended. &bull For patients with caged ball or caged disk valves, therapy with Warfarin to a target INR of 3.0 (range, 2.5 to 3.5) is recommended. &bull For patients with a bioprosthetic valve in the mitral position, therapy with Warfarin to a target INR of 2.5 (range, 2.0 to 3.0) for the first 3 months after valve insertion is recommended. If additional risk factors for thromboembolism are present (AF, previous thromboembolism, left ventricular dysfunction), a target INR of 2.5 (range, 2.0 to 3.0) is recommended.
&bull For high-risk patients with MI (e.g., those with a large anterior MI, those with significant heart failure, those with intracardiac thrombus visible on transthoracic echocardiography, those with AF, and those with a history of a thromboembolic event), therapy with combined moderate-intensity (INR, 2.0 to 3.0) Warfarin plus low-dose aspirin (&le100 mg/day) for at least 3 months after the MI is recommended.
Recurrent Systemic Embolism and Other Indications
Oral anticoagulation therapy with Warfarin has not been fully evaluated by clinical trials in patients with valvular disease associated with AF, patients with mitral stenosis, and patients with recurrent systemic embolism of unknown etiology. However, a moderate dose regimen (INR 2.0 to 3.0) may be used for these patients.
Initial and Maintenance Dosing
The appropriate initial dosing of Warfarin sodium varies widely for different patients. Not all factors responsible for Warfarin dose variability are known, and the initial dose is influenced by:
&bull Clinical factors including age, race, body weight, sex, concomitant medications, and comorbidities &bull Genetic factors (CYP2C9 and VKORC1 genotypes) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.5) ]
Select the initial dose based on the expected maintenance dose, taking into account the above factors. Modify this dose based on consideration of patient-specific clinical factors. Consider lower initial and maintenance doses for elderly and/or debilitated patients and in Asian patients [see Use in Specific Populations (8.5) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Routine use of loading doses is not recommended as this practice may increase hemorrhagic and other complications and does not offer more rapid protection against clot formation.
Individualize the duration of therapy for each patient. In general, anticoagulant therapy should be continued until the danger of thrombosis and embolism has passed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ].
Dosing Recommendations without Consideration of Genotype
If the patient's CYP2C9 and VKORC1 genotypes are not known, the initial dose of Warfarin sodium is usually 2 to 5 mg once daily. Determine each patient's dosing needs by close monitoring of the INR response and consideration of the indication being treated. Typical maintenance doses are 2 to 10 mg once daily.
Dosing Recommendations with Consideration of Genotype
Table 1 displays three ranges of expected maintenance Warfarin sodium doses observed in subgroups of patients having different combinations of CYP2C9 and VKORC1 gene variants [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.5) ]. If the patient's CYP2C9 and/or VKORC1 genotype are known, consider these ranges in choosing the initial dose. Patients with CYP2C9 *1/*3, *2/*2, *2/*3, and *3/*3 may require more prolonged time (>2 to 4 weeks) to achieve maximum INR effect for a given dosage regimen than patients without these CYP variants.
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How your body gets rid of toxins naturally and how you can speed up the process
Most of us experience a constant bombardment of low-level toxins. Germs and other toxic substances are all around us — in air, food and water, on plants and pets, and even on the surfaces of our homes and in our own bodies. The internet is overflowing with information on toxins and countless programs and products that are touted to cleanse your body of them, but how does your body remove toxins naturally and what are you options to detox for your health.
Your immune system protects against many infectious agents. Some, however, can be formidable and others that are fairly harmless in small numbers can breach the immune system’s defenses when present in force.
You are constantly exposed to toxins, which is worse if you live near heavy pollution, pesticide spraying, eat poor quality food, drink unfiltered water, or live in a moldy house. Your body also produces toxic trash metabolites that must be cleared, which is worse if you have digestive problems, sinus problems, are under high stress, are fighting a bug, are recovering from surgery or an accident, do not sleep enough, or physically wear yourself out (including exercise).
A toxin can be anything that not only has no nutritional or other value to the body, but actually causes harm or costs the body valuable energy and resources just to get rid of it or store it in the tissues. There are two different types of toxins that affect the body:
1. Exogenous Toxins
Exogenous toxins are chemicals that are made outside of your body and can harm your cells if they are ingested, inhaled, or absorbed into your bloodstream through some other channel.
While it’s unrealistic to live and work in an environment that’s free of exogenous toxins, you should strive to minimize your exposure to the following most common exogenous toxins:
- and aspartame – both are especially toxic to your nerve cells
- Recreational drugs
- Any over-the-counter or prescription drug that comes with a warning that use of the drug in question may lead to liver damage
- Most personal care products, especially cosmetics that are applied around the mouth, which are easily swallowed in trace but potentially significant amounts
The exogenous toxins mentioned above may not be as harmful in one shot as other obvious toxins like carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds, but the four groups mentioned above tend to be used regularly by large segments of the population, so they’re definitely worth highlighting.
2. Endogenous Toxins
Endogenous toxins are toxins that are produced inside of your body. Some of these toxins are waste products from normal metabolic activities – carbon dioxide, urea, and lactic acid are examples of endogenous toxins that your body churns out by the second. Unless your health is severely compromised, your body is well equipped to eliminate these endogenous toxins from your system.
An often overlooked source of endogenous toxins is an unhealthy gut. Over time, a diet that’s rich in highly refined foods, poor eating habits (lack of chewing is a big one), and emotional stress can lead to an unhealthy balance of microorganisms in your gastrointestinal tract, a state that’s called intestinal dysbiosis.
Intestinal dysbiosis is accompanied by steady production of endogenous toxins by undesirable yeasts, fungi, bacteria, and in rare cases, even parasites. These toxins include various aldehydes, alcohols, indols, phenols, and skatols, just to name a few.
While some of these endogenous toxins are eliminated as gas, some make their way into your bloodstream by traveling through your intestinal walls, and once they make it into your bloodstream, they can get into your cells.
Preventing and Removing Toxins
The body’s first line of defense is to prevent toxins from entering the body. The skin serves as a protective barrier. Bacteria can not penetrate intact skin, and the salt concentration in sweat creates a hostile environment for most bacteria. The parts of our mouth, lungs, digestive tract and other orifices such as eyes, nose, and ears that come in contact with the environment are protected by saliva, mucus, tears or minute hairs. Stomach acidity and friendly bacteria provide additional protection from things we ingest.
These passive defenses are very effective at prevention. More active responses to rid the body of unwelcome guests include coughing, sneezing, runny nose, vomiting and diarrhea, which help the body quickly expel unwanted substances. Elevated temperature helps kill invading microorganisms, and the digestive tract excels at differentiating between what to keep and what to expel as waste.
In general there are four primary toxin removal systems that must all be working in harmony with each other. These involve:
- The disposal of cellular waste products, especially lactic acid.
- The removal of larger waste products through your lymph (smaller waste products go into your veins and are exhaled or sent directly to your liver).
- The processing of toxins by your liver, most of which then go into bile and then into your digestive tract for final clearance (some are made water-soluble and go to your kidneys to be excreted in urine).
- The final clearance of waste products by your digestive tract.
Your gut: we all know that we get rid of most of our waste through our bowels. If your digestive system is not working properly, it can’t get rid of unwanted waste and toxins properly. Our body empties many toxins into our excrement, but if it is sitting in the bowel too long (i.e. you are constipated) — it can get reabsorbed and go through our detox systems again — increasing their workload and making them less effective. For advice on nursing your gut back to health have a read of the right foods to eat. In addition, an overgrowth of the wrong types of bacteria or fungus in your gut will result in their harmful toxins entering your body, increasing your toxic load. If you are suffering from digestive problems it is not only your nutrient status and your comfort that it can be harming — poor gut health also impacts on your body’s ability to detox. So this must be a first step in any programme that aims to clean up the body.
Your kidneys and your ‘waterworks’: Many unwanted toxins are removed from the body in your urine. The best help that you can give this clearance pathway is to DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. Aim for 1 1/2litres a day or 8 glasses. Remember however that many health foods contain water and these can also rehydrate you e.g. fruit and vegetables.
Your liver: This is where the really clever stuff happens, your blood enters the liver full of toxins and bacteria and leaves clean — that is if it is working properly. The unwanted pollutants are neutralised in the liver to make them less harmful to the body using a series of complicated chemical processes. Some of the chemicals are recycled and the rest are dumped into your excrement in a substance called bile. Your liver is also responsible for many other functions including digesting fats, storing vitamins and energy supplies plus more! Many of the recommendations below promote the function of the liver by supplying it with nutrients that it uses to ensure that the chemical processes we describe are working and that the production of bile is maximised — speeding up our cleansing process.
When your cells are working well and making energy properly they are fairly clean burning engines, making less trash. As cell function declines they start to pour a lot of black smoke out their exhaust, in the form of lactic acid and other inflammatory by-products. This changes the pH in the fluid around cells, stressing circulation to and from cells. Since you have 100 trillion cells, solving this problem or preventing it is a good idea. One key principle of detoxification is to make less cellular trash in the first place.
Good nutrition is essential to help the liver function properly. Foods that feed the liver include:
- Increase your intake of fruit and vegetables and try to aim for at least 30% raw. Especially good for the liver are: artichokes, garlic, onion, leeks, beetroot, radish, turnip, watercress, fennel, broccoli, cabbage, kale, brussel sprouts, apples and pears, apricots, grapes, berries, lemons, papaya, pineapple, avocado, cranberries, banana and watermelon. However, they are all health promoting and delicious!
- Take a good multivitamin and mineral supplement or a multivitamin and mineral formula designed for liver support. You are going to need tailor made support to keep your liver going and help it to process all this waste! The nutrients that you are especially looking for in a supplement to a minimum of 100% RNI include: Vitamin A, C, E, Selenium, Zinc, Copper, Iron, B Complex including Folic Acid, Magnesium.
- Ensure that you have enough healthy sources of protein in your diet. These include: eggs, lean meat, fish and beans and pulses, or try quinoa (it is like couscous but contains a loads of protein).
- Buy a pot of good quality lecithin granules and sprinkle them on your cereal or in yoghurt, on porridge or eat with fruit. These help your liver to break down fats and ease its overall burden1. They taste fine — in case you’re worried!
- The herbal supplement ‘milk thistle’ is traditionally used to promote liver function2. When taking herbals it is best to do so with the advice of a healthcare professional.
There are so many areas that we can address to clean up our act and help your body deal with the toxins in our body. We all know that the results can only be to feel better and be healthier in the long term:
- Avoid caffeine, alcohol and smoking
- Avoid processed food
- Avoid refined or ‘white’ foods e.g. white bread, pasta, sugar, cakes and biscuits
- Avoid fried foods and any type of fats including butter, margarine and processed vegetable oils
- Lower exposure to environmental pollutants e.g. traffic fumes, chemical household and personal hygiene products and air fresheners
- For a full detox, eat food only in the ‘green’ box
- Make sure you eat protein with every meal
- If you have digestive problems, address these urgently
- Check out your potential food intolerances
- Drink at least 1 1/2 litres of water a day
- Go organic where possible
- Take an appropriate multivitamin and mineral formula
- Add lecithin to your cereal at breakfast
- Consider taking the herbal supplement ‘milk thistle’
Random fat sampling by our EPA shows that all Americans store fat-soluble toxins from common chemical exposures in their fat. This is a testament to the amount of pollution we face. Some of these like PCBs, which are proven to elevate in your blood as they are released from fat when you lose weight, can be quite toxic. You must be able to get toxins out of your system fully as you lose weight, otherwise your fat will simply not release them easily and you will struggle to lose weight past a certain point.
The detox diet helps your body wash out the bad chemicals and toxins that are left inside your body. The toxins that you get originally come from the food that you eat. Thus, you have to be wise and think of other ways to eat healthy. The procedure of the diet is simple as long as you follow them properly. To get the best results, you need to seek other information about it or ask your physician. Getting advice from your friends is also a good idea.
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# My Device has a Filesystem Error
If your device displays a message indicating a filesystem or "fsck" error, it means the device has automatically detected an error on the external drive. In many cases, it will automatically resolve the issue and you will need to click "OK" to dismiss the message.
The error will popup and appear like this on the main MyNode page.
While data corrption is not a good thing, if this issue has only happened once, it may be nothing to worry about. If the message has appeared several times, it may warrant more investigation.
If the issue has appeared multiple times and you do not believe the hardware to be bad, you may need to reformat the external drive to get back to working condition. Some data corruption cannot be automatically recovered. This option is available via the settings page.
# Power Outages
First, this issue can be caused by power outages when the drive was in the middle of writing a file and power was lost. If that is the case or your area experiences frequent power outages, you may want to look into putting your device on a battery backup to prevent data corruption.
# Unsupported USB -> SATA Adapter
Your drive may be suffering from a USB -> SATA adapter that is not well supported. Try replacing it with one that has been well tested.
# Failing Drive
This issue can also be caused by a failing drive. This can be a hardware failure or by corruption that cannot be automatically recovered.
# Hardware Failure
Finally, this can be caused by other hardware going bad. It can be related to power supply problems, a bad device, or the drive itself going bad. To verify other hardware is working, you can detach the drive and let the device run for 24-48 hours while monitoring the uptime on the settings page. Verify the uptime does not get reset back to 0, indicating the device rebooted on its own.


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Sumner Environmental Official has received a SEPA Checklist and application for the project described below.
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Description of Proposal: Construction of a new 25,000 square foot sales/service/parts building for RV customers, with new parking areas for vehicles, and RV sales and storage areas. The approximate 10-acre site has been previously cleared and leveled for a former semi-truck/trailer parking site. Project will include installation of stormwater facilities, utilities and landscaping.
Permit Application No: PLN-2018-0070
Project No: PRJ-2018-0008
Location: 2014 136th Avenue East (West side of 136th Ave. East and North of 24th St. East)
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Applicant: Barghausen Consulting Engineering, Attn: Costa Philippides, 18215 72nd Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
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Date of Complete Application: 11/28/18
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The latest bill, submitted to Parliament by President Volodymyr Zelensky, on the termination of powers of the Constitutional Court judges has signs of a "constitutional coup," says CCU chair Oleksandr Tupytsky.
A draft law has emerged overnight, No. 4288, which has signs of "a constitutional coup in Ukraine," Tupytsky told a Kyiv briefing on Friday, an UNIAN correspondent reports.
"I declare this responsibly, because this is a violation of Articles 149, 149-1 of the Constitution of Ukraine," Tupytsky stressed.Видео дня
Read alsoZelensky asks Rada to sack all Constitutional Court judges following controversial rulingThe president is offernig the parliament to cancel the ruling of the Constitutional Court, the top judge explained: "Why then not through presidential decree? Why involve Parliament in such an unconstitutional case?"
He noted that the presidential bill proposes to disband the incumbent composition of the Constitutional Court.
The authorities could turn the Constitutional Court into a Supreme Court chamber, Tupytsky admits.
"This is also an option, but for underdeveloped countries," the CCU chair stressed.
Read alsoProtesters rally outside Constitutional Court against rollback of anti-corruption reform (Photo, video)This is not about developing the institution but rather "narrowing" it, Tupytsky said.
"But there is nothing to be surprised at. Everything can happen very quickly here. The main thing here is mono-majority [in Parliament, comprised of the pro-president's political force]. As soon as there are votes, we, living in society, see these laws, but why should the Constitutional Court bear responsibility for everything?" Tupytsky said, hinting at the quality of bills passed by the Verkhovna Rada.
He stressed that the parliament should pass laws of higher quality to make sure the opposition doesn't challenge them in the Constitutional Court.


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Conservatives split in Congressional contest
The state Conservative Party may be lining up behind Guilderland Republican Ted Danz to oust Democrat Paul Tonko from the 21st Congressional District, but Albany County Conservatives are waging their own fight against Danz. They are backing Democrat-turned-Republican-turned-Democrat-turned-Conservative Joseph Sullivan for the job.
Sullivan -- a longtime Albany political hand who ran for Common Council last year but left the party after he said he became disillusioned with the partisan infighting -- enrolled as a Conservative shortly after losing the 14th Ward's Democratic primary to incumbent Joseph Igoe.
Conservative Chairman Richie Stack said he questioned Danz's commitment to the job and didn't feel comfortable handing his party's line to a Republican when an actual party member wants to run.
Sullivan made a bid for the seat too in the crowded 2008 Democratic primary that handed Tonko the nomination.
From time to time, the Conservative Party lines up behind Democrats in Albany County -- including Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings and then-City Treasurer Betty Barnette last year, both of whom faced Republican opponents.
"Hey, I was a Democrat one time," Stack said. "I always tell people I was a Corning Democrat. Corning was more conservative than any Republican in this county."
A run for the chair
Mancino will face at least one challenge before that: He's being primaried for his Democratic committee seat in the 4th Ward's 11th election district.
If Mancino were to lose his seat, he could still be elected party chairman and retain his post as 4th Ward Leader. The ward includes Arbor Hill and North Albany.
But County Legislator Wanda Willingham has said she wants to be the 4th's new leader -- and some insiders say that Willingham is behind the committee power play, including a primary challenge of 90-year-old longtime committeewoman Mary Gipson, a move that has angered some of the party faithful.
"She's out of control. I don't know what she's trying to do," Mancino said, adding that he doesn't believe primaries are bad thing but that he doesn't think people who have dedicated themselves to the party should be targeted.
"Some of the people Wanda is putting up," he said, "I've never seen them involved in the party before."
In all, there are primaries in five of the 4th Ward's election districts
(Willingham could not be reached Thursday.)
Further uptown, the 7th Ward appears to be the most hotly contested inside the Democratic Party. There are primaries in seven election districts with 32 candidates running for just 14 committee seats.
Mayoral race in Cohoes?
A mayoral showdown may be taking shape in the Spindle City.
Albany County Legislator Shawn Morse, who is also a deputy majority leader and very close to county Democratic Chairman Dan McCoy, has formed an exploratory committee for a run for mayor of Cohoes next year.
Morse has been long rumored as a potential opponent for Mayor John T. McDonald III, who is in his third term in City Hall and plans to seek a fourth.
Morse, who is in his second term in the legislature and chairs the Audit and Finance Committee, says that he will make a decision sometime this winter.
"I'm exploring all my options," said Morse. "Right now I am focused on working diligently as a county legislator."
McDonald struck a similar tone: "I'm very happy doing the job that I'm doing. I've always said that being mayor of Cohoes is a privilege, and I respect that privilege," the mayor told Inside Politics. "I have every intention of running again for office."
If Morse does run, it would not be the first time he went head to head with the mayor. In the early part of the decade as president of the city's firefighters union, he and McDonald battled over overtime and staffing reductions in the department. "We had some real battles," said Morse. "But we are both older now, we don't scream at each other anymore."
McDonald said Morse didn't tell him hr planned to explore a run -- but wouldn't have expected him to.
"Shawn and I talk regularly," the mayor said. "Nobody knows Shawn Morse better than John McDonald."
Coincidentally, both men were said to have had interest in succeeding state Sen. Neil Breslin, a Delmar Democrat running for re-election this year.
Inside Politics is a companion to the Local Politics blog -- http://blogs.timesunion.com/localpolitics -- and compiled by Jordan Carleo-Evangelist. Randy S. Koniowka contributed. Reach the Insider via e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.org, on the phone at 454-5445 or at http://twitter.com/tulocalpolitics


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Harlech Foodservice has pledged to supply food sourced in North Wales to the county’s seven secondary and 48 primary schools.
Mark Lawton, commercial director at Harlech Foodservice, said: “This is a hugely important contract for us to win against competition from one of the biggest wholesalers in the UK.
“It shows we have the quality and the capacity to supply and deliver high quality food, including beef sourced from farms in North and Mid Wales, for well over a million meals a year.
“Pupils in Denbighshire eat 7,500 meals a day and each week the head cooks in each of the 55 schools in Denbighshire place their orders for some 35,000 meals and we have the capacity to guarantee delivery for that through our fleet of lorries and vans.
“It extends the service we provide for schools in North Wales where we already supply similar numbers of school meals for Gwynedd and Conwy which makes for over 100,000 school meals a month.”
Harlech Foodservices bid for the contract through their membership of The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO)- a framework which qualifies businesses to provide catering services for the public sector.
Councillor Huw Hilditch Roberts, Denbighshire County Council’s lead member for education, children’s services and public engagement, added: “We’re very pleased to have been able to award this contract to a North Wales company because it is important that we support the regional economy wherever possible.
“Ensuring pupils at Denbighshire schools get healthy, varied and nutritious meals to improve learning and development is a priority for the council and this partnership helps ensure our school meals service can provide that.”


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