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Friday, 03 July 2009
[EDITORIAL NOTE: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Saul Friedman (bio) writes the bi-weekly Reflections column for Time Goes By in which he comments on news, politics and social issues from his perspective as one of the younger members of the greatest generation. He also publishes a weekly column, Gray Matters, on aging for Newsday.
Does anyone remember when a president and his cronies tried to take our Independence Day from us? It happened on July 4, 1970 and I was there.
That was the year when the era, the values and the spirit known as the Sixties reached its climax – for good and for ill. The Beatles broke up, but protest, the stuff of freedom and democracy, was in the air. So was caring, for lives, for the future, for peace and for the earth.
On April 21, with the sainted Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin leading the way, the nation celebrated its first Earth Day and the environmental movement came of age. But less than a month later, on May 4, four students were killed and others wounded at Kent State University, by the jittery members of the Ohio National Guard sent by Republican governor, James A. Rhodes, to quell a campus protest with loaded rifles. What happened was inevitable.
You must remember the photo of a young woman, Mary Vecchio, screaming over the body of a fallen student, Jeffrey Miller.
The kids at Kent State, as well as students on other campuses, were protesting Richard Nixon's decision to widen the Vietnam conflict with the unauthorized bombing of Cambodia and an invasion of Laos, which revealed that U.S. forces had been secretly fighting – and dying – in Laos in violation of the law.
Following the Kent State massacre, campuses everywhere exploded with angry, shocked protest; even the kids at my daughter's middle school walked out. And thousands descended on Washington in some of the largest protests ever seen in the capital. Richard Nixon, who couldn't sleep came out of the White House in the early morning to talk to students camping near the Reflecting Pool.
The students reported that the president seemed high on drugs and spoke to several of the protesters not about why they were there, but about the surfing near the western White House in California.
Anyway, as July 4 neared, there was fear in the White House and among supporters of the war that Americans might mark Independence Day by protest or by petitioning their government to hear and pay mind to their grievances. Imagine! Free speech, dissent, on the day the nation celebrates a revolution? That could not be.
And so, the Rev. Billy Graham and comedian Bob Hope, two of the nation's most eminent cheerleaders for the war and for Richard Nixon and his "silent majority," agreed to co-sponsor their substitute for Independence Day. It was called "Honor America Day, " as if it dishonored America to honor the First Amendment.
The same White House cabal that was already at work against the anti-war movement in an illegal effort that became Watergate, helped organize Honor America Day to give aid and comfort to Nixon, his thieving vice-president, Spiro Agnew, and to charge that the millions opposed to the war were subversive and un-American.
Veterans organizations, Republican groups, religious types, the Boy Scouts and other professional patriots called thousands to the Washington Mall near the Lincoln Memorial. I doubt if they knew much about the union Lincoln saved. Only a few visited the nearby memorial to Thomas Jefferson who gave us the right of revolution and whose words are inscribed above his statue: "I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man."
Billy Graham gave the keynote address and noted that Nixon, from his White House window could see the crowd. "That's the one nice thing about America, " Graham said. "You can get a crowd like this together without a football game and what a gathering."
July 4 that year fell on a Saturday and I was pulling the weekend duty at the Knight Newspapers Washington bureau. It fell to me to do a story on the gathering, but I needed a fresh angle.
What I did was circulate a phony petition seeking signatures from people in the crowd. I told people I represented a group called The Sons of Liberty, and I showed them the petition which read something like this:
"As the Declaration of Independence says, the people have certain unalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Governments derive their powers from the consent of the governed. We believe that whenever any government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it and form a new government that will provide these rights. Please join in our appeal."
I left spaces for people to sign, but couldn't get more than two or three signatures. Most of the dozens of people I approached were suspicious that I was some kind of anti-war activist. I assured them that was not my purpose and still most refused on the grounds that, "it sounds subversive. I'm not for overthrowing the government."
When I told them that the petition simply echoed the words of the Declaration of Independence, some were embarrassed, others just shrugged but still declined to sign; "I don't sign petitions,"they said. On this Independence Day, people were afraid to sign a petition.
But I remember most clearly an encounter with a young civics teacher from the Midwest who had brought with him a number of his students. They were gathered about us when I asked the teacher if he would sign my petition. He read it carefully and refused, telling me, "I can't agree with that." I told him and his students, "The words and ideas come from the Declaration of Independence."
I showed him the relevant passage from a copy of the Declaration. "You tricked me," he said. His students laughed at his discomfort. But I think he learned something. And I had a story.
Fortunately, Honor America Day died with that day. From then on, Washington got back its Independence Day with all the bells, whistles, music and fireworks on the Mall, as John Adams intended. Unfortunately, the killing in southeast Asia went on for five more years.
At The Elder Storytelling Place today: Nancy Leitz: The Ring.


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COVER REVEAL ~ CROSSROADS by Jonathan Lister
I have another cover reveal to share with everyone today!
A Demos City Novel
By fellow J Taylor Publishing author, Jonathan Lister.
Release Date: November 4, 2013
Target Reader: Adult
Keywords: Thriller/Suspense, Werewolf
Back of the Book:
Werewolf. Bar bouncer. Dad. Standard traits for any self-respecting, reformed criminal, living under the radar in Demos City. For Leon Gray, normal is what he wants—for himself and his not-yet-changed teenage daughter.
Playing bodyguard to crusading reporter David Hastings would totally ruin Leon's peace, especially since Hastings has hired killers on his trail, pros who know how he takes his espresso in the morning, and where Leon lives.
The payoff, though, would fill up Shauna's empty college fund, and in a battle between opportunity and ordinary, money wins. He just has to keep Hastings alive long enough to cash the check.
If only he didn't have to save his daughter, too.
As a budding wolf, she's piqued the interest of a local pack Alpha—one Leon knows will steal Shauna right out from under him the first chance he gets.
Leon isn't about to give up on his daughter or Hastings, and will fight for both longer than it took Demos City to see werewolves as equals to humans.
He can only hope it doesn't take a thousand years.
Check out Jonathan Lister at: J Taylor Publishing

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I've been so busy with work and such that I didn't complete very much off the last list. Here it is again, only one item shorter. (Or not, since I found another project to replace it.)
The List:
1. Purple/Green Coin Quilt (DONE!!!)
2. The Margaret Mystery
The first two items on the list can be viewed in the following blog post: http://thejoyfulquilter.blogspot.com/2010/07/ufo-club-summer-2010-list.html
3. Crumb Quilt
4. Patriotic Improv Jacket (DONE!!!)
5. QE2 Goodbye Quilt.
Items 3 - 5 can be viewed at: http://thejoyfulquilter.blogspot.com/2010/10/ufo-club-fall-2010-list.html
6. Frog Legs & Caviar http://www.flickr.com/photos/29726502@N04/5129432939/in/set-72157607969536568 (DONE!!!)
7. "Inspired by..." The Series http://thejoyfulquilter.blogspot.com/2011/03/by-set-quilted.html
8. Snow Star Swap http://thejoyfulquilter.blogspot.com/2011/03/by-set-quilted.html
And two new-ish UFOs:
9. Where's Jackson?
10. Circle of Friends (photo currently unavailable)
Here's hoping that I get more accomplished during this session!
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The information on this page refers to LM-X v4.4.3 or newer, which added the -vendor option. If you are using a previous version of LM-X, please see the documentation relevant to your version: v4.4 documentation; documentation for versions prior to v4.4.
The LM-X End-user utility lets you get the HostID values for the computer system. For machine-locked licenses, application vendors will use HostID values to create licenses specifically for your system. The LM-X End-user utility also lets you:
The LM-X End-user utility may be run by any user; you do not need administrator privileges to run the utility. The lmxendutil command usage is as follows. Optional parameters are enclosed in square brackets ( [ ] ). Variables are shown in italic text.
lmxendutil -hostid
Displays HostID values of your computer system.
lmxendutil -licstat [-vendor vendor_name -host host -port port -network
Displays statistics and lists which users are currently using which licenses on a specific license server
Note: The lmxendutil -licstat command does not use the environment variable LMX_LICENSE_PATH when querying the license server. A client application can find license servers on the network automatically, using automatic server discovery or the -host option.
When -vendor is used, the statistics will be limited to the specified vendor. If -vendor is not used, information such as grace, borrow and trial checkouts may not be returned, because the vendor is unknown.
Information for the borrow, grace and trial licenses currently checked out is also returned unless one or more options are specified; for example, specifying -borrow will result in only borrow information being returned. If the -denials option is specified, this command additionally prints detailed information about denials for current and disconnected users for the past 24 hours, including username, hostname, IP address, login times, and denial times.
lmxendutil -licstatxml [-vendor vendor_name -host host -port port
Displays the same information as for -licstat, but in XML format.
lmxendutil -restartserver [-host host -port port -password password]
Remotely restarts the license server.
lmxendutil -shutdownserver [-host host -port port -password password ]
Remotely shuts down the license server.
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Optional parameter that connects to the specified license server host. If you don't specify the -host option, lmxendutil command will perform autodiscovery.
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Optional parameter that connects to license server on port 'myport'. If you do not enter this optional parameter, the default port is used.
-password password
Optional parameter that uses the specified password. If you do not use this optional parameter explicitly, you will be prompted for the password (in this case, the password you enter is not displayed on the screen as you type).
lmxendutil -readusagedb usage.db
Reads the specified usage database and performs a verification, then prints the usage information to the screen. (See Pay Per Use feature.)


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We've Already Watched The Pirate Fairy DVD 4 Times
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser.
Have you seen the previews for The Pirate Fairy yet? If you have kids, I'm going to assume you have in fact seen the previews for The Pirate Fairy. More than once. I think we started seeing them before Christmas and I've been acutely aware of when the DVD release is (April 1st! Which is now! Now! It's out now!!!) ever since.
Thanks to #CollectiveBias and their #ProtectPixieHollow campaign the gingers and I picked up our copy at Walmart the day it came out. I am a HERO.
Because Pirates and Fairies are two of the favorite dress up characters in our house, of course we turned our shopping trip into an event. Since Evan's pirate birthday is in TWO DAYS any excuse to wear his costume is exciting.
Our shopping cart became our magical flying pirate ship and we sailed through the store to find our treasure: The Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital HD copy with bonus Pixie Hollow Bake Off DVD!!
We successfully escaped with the booty and flew home (in our very magical minivan) to watch The Pirate Fairy for the first time. And the second time.
The other Tinker Bell movies are already pretty high on our favorite-for-repeat-viewings list, and this one is no exception. Without spoiling it for anyone, this is technically a prequel in the world of Peter Pan and both the kids and I got a kick out of the origin story that's revealed. Is that too vague? I am unsure if anyone is going to actually be mad that I ruined some of the plot of a fairy movie? I'm imagining hate emails if I say too much, so I'm sticking with vague.
Let's just say the pirate crew has some familiar faces. Also, one of the pirates is voiced by Tom Hiddleston. And he sings.
We tend to watch our movies very…actively. Caroline decided she didn't like Zarina, the Pirate Fairy, as much as she liked Tinker Bell so it required a costume change. And dancing.
The gingers give the movie (and the extra Bake-Off DVD) four stars and want to know why we aren't literally watching it right at this moment. We will probably use it to distract them while I make the cake Saturday morning and then again after the party when all our friends are leaving and they need to burn off some sugar before bed.
Yo ho ho and blue pixie dust for everyone!
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Project details
This project is one of the works we loved the most, and for several reasons.
First of all, this series of videos tells several stories of patients suffering of Multiple Sclerosis, and therefore has the merit of giving voice to stories that are often ignored.
Secondly, these stories were written by real patients and are real testimonies of people who shared their experiences by participating in a competition organized by Cleo app, a platform created for MS patients.
The competition provided that the stories that the jury would decide as winners, would be adapted by us in a series of videos in animated illustrations.
And this is how the authors' tales and stories have become illustrations, animations, music and sounds, thanks to the suggestions and interpretations that these stories gave to us.
In addition, the splendid relationship of trust with our customer has really allowed us to have total trust to give free rein to our expressiveness and to interpret patients' stories in our own way.
In short, a real opportunity to create something useful but also very satisfying!


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Certification Step-by-Step
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Colorado Highlights
Avg. Elementary Teacher Salary: $52,390
Avg. Secondary Teacher Salary: $54,460
Vacation Weeks Per Year: 15
Teacher salaries were provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2017 Occupational Employment Statistics External link report.
Important Note: Education licensure requirements, statistics and other information are subject to change. CertificationMap.com makes its best effort to keep content accurate; however, the official sources are the state education departments. Please confirm licensing requirements with your state before applying for licensure or renewal. Last updated: 08/09/2018.
This page is sponsored by our partner Rossier Online, a master level teaching degree program delivered online that enables you to earn a Master's degree and teaching credential. Learn more about how the University of Southern California can help you become a transformative teacher in Colorado.
To become a certified teacher in Colorado, you will need to fulfill these requirements:
- Step One: Complete a bachelor's degree and other prerequisite coursework required.
- Step Two: Complete a state-approved teacher preparation program
- Step Three: Pass required exams.
- Step Four: Submit a Colorado teaching credential application.
Our goal is to make this process as easy as possible, and we are dedicated to updating CertificationMap.com with new information on a regular basis.
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Step One: Colorado Prerequisite Coursework
The first step to getting certified as a teacher is choosing a specialization and/or grade level and earning your bachelor's degree.
Here are some examples:
- Early Childhood Education major
- Elementary Education major
- Secondary Education major OR choose specific subject major
- At post-secondary education, you must pick a specific subject major
All states require that certified teachers at a minimum have a bachelor's degree. Additionally, some states have undergraduate credit hour requirements for certification in specialty areas. Colorado, however, does not have any undergraduate credit hour requirements.
Master's Requirements
Many schools of education now offer online MAT programs that provide increased flexibility by allowing aspiring or working teachers to attend class and complete coursework from any location that has an Internet connection. Online MAT programs are a practical option for students who have professional and personal commitments that make it difficult to obtain teaching certification through a full-time program.
The best online programs offer the same curriculum as the school's on-campus program and apply the same admission requirements. Providing students with the ability to communicate with instructors and classmates in a face-to-face online environment is another hallmark of a good online program. In addition, candidates in online MAT programs should be provided with the opportunity to complete student teaching fieldwork in the local community.
Learn more about getting your MAT online with USC Rossier School of Education.
Step Two: Colorado Teacher Preparation
Next, you'll need to complete an approved teacher preparation program. Visit CDE's Educator Preparation page to find a state-approved teacher preparation program in Colorado. After, make sure to fill out an approved program verification form to verify the completion of an approved program.
Typically teacher education programs consist of a combination of curricula and fieldwork involved in an accredited teacher preparation program. The curricula often include instruction on foundational knowledge and skills, pedagogy (or the art and science of teaching), and preparing students to research, design, and implement learning experiences in their field of study. The fieldwork component can include field observations, student teaching, and an internship.
Alternative Certification
Graduates of accredited colleges or universities whose bachelor's degree was not in education, and who have not yet earned a traditional teaching certificate, can still receive an alternative teaching certificate by satisfying certain requirements. View the Certification Map Colorado Alternative Certification Programs page to learn about obtaining your alternative teacher certification in Colorado.
Step Three: Colorado Required Tests
Next, you'll need to complete the PLACE and Praxis II exams. The Colorado Department of Education accepts the content knowledge test via PLACE (Program for Licensing Assessments for Colorado Educators) and the Praxis II exam. The PLACE exam was developed for Colorado state educators. The Praxis II exam is a nationwide test accepted throughout the majority of the United States. Both tests are designed to assess the knowledge and skills necessary to become a qualified educator in the state of Colorado. Colorado has approved the adoption of Praxis exams for most content areas, and Praxis will be the primary licensing exam for Colorado teachers following the administration of the final PLACE exam on May 6, 2017.
Visit the Colorado Department of Education for more information on state testing requirements and registration dates.
|Accepted Praxis II Exams in Colorado
|PLACE Educator Content Assessments
|Agriculture and Natural Resources Education Grades 7-12
Business Grades 7-12
Business/Marketing Grades 7-12
Drama Theater Arts Grades K-12
Early Childhood Education Ages 0-8
Elementary Education Grades K-6
English Language Arts Grades 7-12
Family and Consumer Sciences Grades 7-12
Health Grades K-12
Instructional Technology Grades K-12
Marketing Grades 7-12
Mathematics Grades 7-12
Music Grades K-12
Physical Education Grades K-12
Science Grades 7-12
Social Studies Grades 7-12
Speech Grades 7-12
Technology Education Grades 7-12
Visual Arts Grades K-12
World Languages Grades K-12
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Elementary Education
Special Education (General; Severe Needs)
Early Childhood Special Education
Content Specific Subjects
Step Four: Colorado Application Requirements
Finally, submit a completed licensure application to get the show on the road! You can create an Educator Account with CDE's eLicensing database to begin your licensing application.
Make sure you have all your supporting documents! Here is the Colorado Department of Education's checklist of things you need to submit along with your license application for first-time applicants:Identification
- Submit fingerprints to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
- You only have to be fingerprinted one time for CDE. View fingerprinting instructions from the State of Colorado.
- Confirm you have a valid form of government-issued identification. Here is a list of valid IDs accepted by the Colorado Department of Education.
- List the names and addresses of the colleges/universities you've attended.
- Obtain copies of your official transcripts indicating that you have earned a minimum of a bachelor's degree.
- Complete the Approved Program Verification Form.
- Download the Colorado Department of Education Verification Form.
- Out-of-state alternative applicants must also obtain an official signed letter from your State Department of Education confirming that you completed a state-approved program and the program requirements for the alternative program you completed.
- Obtain the results for any CDE-accepted PLACE or PRAXIS II exams you have passed.
- If applicable, obtain all copies of active or expired teaching licenses.
- Document employment history for the past five years.
- Include employer/business name, dates of employment, a reason for leaving, work addresses, supervisor names, and contact information.
- Include teaching experience from more than five years ago, if you have it.
- If applicable, obtain supporting documentation on the following:
- Any past criminal history
- Disciplinary actions
- Any issues related to licensure or employment
- View Colorado Department of Education Self-Disclosure Requirements.
Colorado Certification Reciprocity
If you would like to teach in another state with your pre-existing license, Colorado will recognize teaching credentials from all states participating in NASDTEC's reciprocity agreement. Contact the Colorado Department of Education's Licensure Requirements for Out-of-State and Foreign Applicants FAQ page to find out more about your specific situation. Please see our interstate reciprocity disclaimer for more information.
Colorado Teacher Salary
- Incentives to teach in high-needs schools or shortage subject areas: Colorado provides differential pay and loan forgiveness for teachers teaching in high needs schools but provides no support for teachers teaching in shortage subject areas.
- Policies in place that articulate elements of effective induction: Colorado has strong induction policies in place.
- Average Elementary Teacher Salary: $52,390
- Average Secondary Teacher Salary: $54,460
- Number of Vacation Weeks Per Year: 15
Teacher salaries were provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2017 Occupational Employment Statistics report.
Colorado Certification Resources & Links
Office of Professional Services and Educator License
6000 E. Evans Avenue
Building #2 Suite 100
Denver, Colorado 80222
(303) 866-6628 – Email the Colorado Department of Education
- Colorado Teacher Tenure
- How to Become a Substitute Teacher in Colorado
- Troops to Teachers Colorado: In Colorado, Troops to Teachers is managed by the Mountain Pacific Region Office
- Teachers Test Prep: Free online Praxis Study Guides and Praxis Practice Tests, and a variety of preparation options to meet your individual needs, including prep classes, private tutoring, and online prep.


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I wrote once before about how important it is to have a solid network of "creatives" in your life.
They could be professionals that are also on an entrepreneurial journey. People who support your vision and with whom there can be an exchange of ideas, encouragement-and knowledge.
These people do not have to be in your exact field, though I think at least a few should be.
They could be non-entrepreneurs, who have joyfully chosen to to make everyday life a beautiful creative journey. Most of us know at least one person with this gift. Everything they say, do or touch radiates beauty and creativity.
I must confess I struggled with this in 2017. Aside from a painting trip to France, I did not get much time with creatives. I had a major shoulder surgery, which seriously altered my life from July on.I was somewhat of a hermit as I recovered.
And truthfully,it altered my mindset, in a negative way. Though I teach in my coaching practice how very important this concept is, I have never been more personally aware of just how much I need this interaction to thrive. Sure, I can make it on my own, but I thrive when collaborating, sharing and co-creating with other creatives.
This year I am committed to getting back in the game of collaborating and co-creating.
The journey is so much more joyful when shared with others, and often, much more productive and successful.
I have never understood those who hoard and hide valuable information, as if we are all in competition with each other. Of all of the things that bring me joy, the sweetest is knowing I have encouraged someone uncertain, given hope to someone that wanted to give up, passed on knowledge that aided someone in going to the next level in life,personal growth, spiritual growth or business.....you never who around you is ready to quit behind that brave face.
Be generous with your words,and smiles, write notes of encouragement and send them snail mail-pass on the knowledge that someone was generous enough to pass on to you....BETTER YET..pass on the knowledge that was so long and painful for you to learn....if you can save the next guy a little bit of that agony- why wouldn't you?????
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SOTD #731 – The Fireworks
Currently, I am not in love. Previous scribbles from moi would lead you to believe I covet certain men from certain distances for several months at a time – and that was true, in regards to the internal longing, the upheaval, the sense of lack. But now, as my life stagnates and the rest of the Western world erupts in anger and hate, narrow affection for one object seems trivial, a child's game.
How, oh how, then, can the star-struck Fireworks of London still woo me? The surge of straining riffs plow into my ears, and I can't help but moan, as if the mate I've never had is standing before me and clasping my hands. I'd thought I'd lost it – that heart-racing tension that bubbles into elation, that could break your knees and trip your tongue, but also brighten your darkest hours with the happy probability that something may happen, unlikely as that something may be. Thought those days were gone, yet it's here, right here, running fast, calling back for me to catch up.
The joy, the sheer wrecking ball JOY, may stem from the recognition, albeit a vague one. "Bury Me" chugs with the ragged guitars and bended riffs of thoroughly American, thoroughly 90s power pop, thrills and dreams and sparks that only caught up with me as an adult in Athens – Superchunk, Lemonheads, the Posies, the Swirlies, someone else I'm surely forgetting. It's an adolescence I wish I had sometimes, jacked into the hum of the now instead of sheltered from it by Fleetwood Mac and Pink Floyd and Led fucking Zeppelin.
I don't know where I'm going with this. Nor do I know where the Fireworks are taking me. But they can, and they should, drive me far away from this off-white isolation, outside myself and toward humanity, with its capacity for warmth, change, excitement – and, god damn it, love.
The Fireworks' next EP, Black and Blue, will be out on July 15th via Shelflife. Pre-order it here.
And, if you haven't already, go dig their last LP, Switch Me On, which came out on Shelflife last year, and which I raved madly about here.


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Gossip Girl: # I don't know about you but this has to be the hottest gossip we've had all year!
According to our reliable sources, we hear Blair Waldorf's love loss isn't her only problem!
I'm talking food, fingers, throat and puke! You Know You Love Me xoxo #
It has been a few days since Blair and Chucks limo ride from Victrola.
Jenny an Serena are talking at the Humphrey House.
J: i swear, i didn't tell anyone, i've got no reason to!
S: so how does it end up on Gossip Girl?! If i didn't tell anyone and you didn't then who did?!
J: I don't know ok! Maybe someone overheard us outside school when i was telling you about when i caught
Blair in the toilets? I don't know ok, but it wasn't me.
S: What am i gonna do, she's gonna freak when she hears that everyone knows!
J: So does this mean...its true? She really is Bulimic?
D: (Dan comes into room) who's bulimic?
Serena and Jenny look at each other.
S: Look Blair has been through a lot lately, she's not well ok, and please id appreciate it if you would just be
understanding about this. Dan, be nice?
D: ye cuz she's always real nice to me!
S: Dan please,this is serious, she's ill. I dont want anyone making it worse by fuelling rumours. Please.
D: Fine, ill be nice.
S: Thanks (they kiss)
J: Ok that's my cue to leave!
Meanwhile...Eleanor has called a Doctor to see Blair.
Blair is in bed. Blair refused to let the doctor any where near her. she locked herself in the bathroom and said she wouldn't get out until he left. So Eleanor told him to wait downstairs.
Blair has been missing school, she recently received a letter from Constance Billiard saying she was very behind in her work and the school were not going to send any of her references to Yale until she completed her work. But that was the least of her worries. She'd been used by Chuck Bass once more. The man she loved. He'd actually used her. She couldn't believe it. Not only that but everything she'd been through lately it just all toppled down after that night. Her stomach kept turning inside her as if it were suffocated. Her mother knew the bulimia had returned. it was becoming more serious than anyone would have imagined.
Blair didn't care about the physical side of what was happening to her, of curse because otherwise she would have seen the doctor.
All she could think about was the fact that she thought she'd won Chuck back for a moment. in his limo. but no. he'd just used her again. How could he. it killed her. Why couldn't he see how much she longed for him. She was certain, that, when they were making love, she was certain that he was doing it out of love, the way he'd looked into her eyes, the way he held her and touched her, the way he kissed her so passionately and gently, the way he handled her with such care and gentleness. the way he'd held her afterwards, just stroking her leg and arms, the way his eyes rolled when she touched him and kissed his neck...it was real, she knew it, but at least she thought it was, but to him it may have been nothing....it was so easy for him to tell her to go...he used her.
She was even more sure of it, because the next day she saw the pictures of him on Gossip Girl, taken at least an hour after he'd dropped her home, he was the same old Bass, covered in women at Victrola. she could never get over him this time.
Dorota was at her bedside, begging her to say something, begging her to tell her what was wrong.
Eventually a few words came out...
B: He used to love me.....he wanted to spend his life with me....and now...he barely remembers.
Dt: Miss Blair...you must see the Doctor...you are very ill....you will get worse...your eating disorder..
B: (gets up and throws the pillow at dorota) I have no eating disorder!!!!
Blair becomes violent and starts screaming and throwing things at Dorota, Eleanor enters the room along with the butler, Blair continues to throw things as Eleanor and Dorota try to restrain her, but Blair is frantic, she is screaming at them her words aren't making any sense. Eleanor shouts to the butler to call the doctor.
The Doctor returned to Blair's bedroom. Blair was still quite aggressive and wouldn't let anyone near her, every time someone tried to get close she would become violent.
Eleanor had also called Serena thinking she may be able to help calm Blair down. Serena entered the room and was shocked at the state Blair was in, her hair was a mess, her face looked 30 years older than it should, her eyes were blown up and bright red, she was a mess. Serena almost had tears in her eyes, but she had to stay strong, even though it killed her to see her best friend like this. She walked up to her, but Blair threw a fist at her, Serena fell backwards, but got back up again, by now Blair was again screaming at all of them to leave her alone and to get out, she didn't want anyone interfering with her life, she didn't want anyone anywhere near her. Two more Doctors appeared at the bedroom door and helped the other doctor restrain Blair, she was crying and screaming but after a few moments gave up her struggle and was led away by the Doctors out of the house and in a vehicle.
After half an hour or so, they arrived at their destination. The Ostroff centre.
Gossip Girl: # Look's like someone called a doctor...? or is that a shrink? We hear all's not well at the Waldorf residence...does this have anything to do with our tip off from last night from Victrola which showed us photographic proof of Queen B acting more like Georgina Sparks?! Keep us updated readers im dying for more info!! xoxo #
Later on.
Nate and Vanessa are at school, Serena comes in, she's late.
N: Hey where were you? Your late.
S: (starts to sob) I ....was with Blair....i didnt think it could get any worse.....she....went crazy....she attacked me! and apparently i wasn't the only one, Dorota and Eleanor had furniture thrown at them!
V: What!? What happened? I thought she was just upset....
S: It's more than just being upset.....it's gone so far....there are so many things wrong with her....i just dont know what to do any more......i cant say too much, she wouldn't like me telling everyone the details.....im just worried about her.
N: Of course you dont have to tell us everything....just let us know what happens.
S: Shes at the Ostroff centre....she was admitted this morning, forcefully, they had to get Eleanor to sign some forms or something to keep her there....they said they were going to put her on a program or something....to help her get better.....shes not psycho! she doesn't need to be in that place!
N: Oh God, how did it come to this.
S: Your best friend is responsible for this! How could he let it come to this! does he have any idea what he's done!
N: Hey thats not fair ok, i know he hasn't been there for her recently but it aint his fault.
S: She doesn't need to be in that place! Its not right! she just needs us, her friends and family, to just talk to her and be there for her. She wants.....she wants chuck. that's all she's ever wanted.....you know, she blamed herself for everything, for their breakup, the accident, him forgetting everything....and what hurt her the most was the fact that he remember everything except her. that wasn't fair on her. she loves him so much, all she ever wanted was for him to love her back, she doesn't ...(stops as she realises Nate and Vanessa looking at something behind her she turns around, its Chuck, she gets up to leave) Chuck....i hope your happy.
Serena walks away.
C: What's her problem?
N: ummm...Blair had some sort of breakdown...shes been sent to the Ostroff centre and they probably wont let her out until they think she's better.....but knowing that place, if she didn't go in psycho she'll definitely come out psycho.
C: When did this happen.
V: This morning. apparently Serena thinks they've made a mistake.
N: Well for as long as i've known Blair.....she was always quite insecure....but i never would have thought she was Ostroff material.
Later on that afternoon, Chuck decided to go home and have an early night. Lying in his bed.. all he could think about was Blair. The other night. he felt guilty that she was locked up in some institute because of him. was it because of him?
There is a knock at his door. Dorota comes in.
C: You? Your Blair's.....ummm maid right? What do you want.
Dt: To show you something. I hear you lost your memory. in the accident. This might make you remember something important....your feelings for Blair. (she hands him a note, he is reluctant to take it so she leaves it on his bed.) She was right, you are different now. She just wanted to make your dreams comes true. one of those dreams was....her.
Dorota leaves. it takes Chuck a few minutes to have the courage to read the note. He opens it and reads it.
I have granted your wish to wake up every morning and see the painting on your ceiling.
Now grant my wish to wake up every morning and see you next to me.
He knows exactly where the note is from....he remembers exactly when he gave it to her and why. He falls back onto his bed and thinks back to that day....the day he confessed his love to her. He tries to imagine how he must have felt. Was that really his wish? To wake up next to her each day? He wasn't sure. But it was too late now anyway. She was in some institute and he wasn't sure what he wanted. He picked up the note again and got rid of it. It was the easy way out....to just ignore it.
Serena is at the Humphrey house. She is with Dan and Jenny. It's the day after Blair was admitted into the Ostroff centre and S, D and J are getting ready to go to school.
S: I have a pretty good idea who was behind the Bulimia leak.
J: Who?
S: Blair doesn't have many enemies, so the only people i can think of who would want to expose something like that on Blair.....are the Blair wannabes!
J: Isabel and Penelope?
S: And bloody Nelli Yuki!
J: But how would they find out...?
S: I remember seeing Nelli at the steps when me and you were talking the other day....it must have been her, she must have heard us and told the others......i just dont understand how sick people must be to want to spread something like that! Do they have any idea how much trouble they've caused Blair!? If they think they're going to get away with this then they are bloody wrong!
D: Firey! I like it!
S: NO Dan im serious....i'm going to get them back!
J: Sounds good to me!
S: Really..?
J: Ye it's been a long time coming....they need to be grounded!
S: Well....then lets show them who's boss!
J: So you want me to help you?
S: Yeh of course...! Dan are you in?
D: Oh hallelujah....my dream of playing revenge games with high school airheads is finally becoming a reality...
S: Dan! Pleeeease.....for me (makes a sad face)
D: What do i need to do!
S: Think of a plan!
D: Great....on the way to school.
S: Yey (Serena and jenny both smile)
They leave for school and think up a plan to get revenge on the wannabes.
Later that day in school.
the plan...
setting them up against each other into posting bitchy things about each other on gossiping. so in the end they break up.
Lil J approaches Nelli Yuki.
J: Hey Nelli.
Ne: Ummm hi.
J: I heard about...you know....how isabel and Penelope are discharging you from the clique.
Ne: What! They're throwing me out? How do you know!?
J: You mean they haven't told you yet? Ooop...ummmm I thought they already told you...im so sorry....wait...you cant tell them i told you....it would ruin everything!
Ne: But they cant throw me out! i haven't done anything!
J: Exactly....thats the reason...they dont think you're worthy...you just need to prove them wrong.
Ne: But how?
J: Well...Penelope is the one who made the decision to out you....but i know the perfect way to make sure you stay in.
Ne: But why would you want to help me...?
J: Well...you see....if they throw you out...they're going to want a replacement and i know i'm on their radar....but there is no way i want to join them...and if they ask me to join and i refuse it's going to cause an uproar....so if you stay they wont need me to join and everyone is happy..
Ne: But that doesn't make sense why would..(is interrupted)
J: Shhh, dont ask too many questions....about the plan to prove your worthy...i know exactly what Penelope would be impressed with!
Ne: What?
J: You have to prove that your better than Isabel....you need some dirt on her...its the perfect plan...find dirt on Isabel and post it on Gossip Girl but make sure everyone knows it was you...you'll want Penelope to know it was you so she knows she cant lose talent like you.
Ne: You really think that will work?
J: Nelli...im 100% sure...you just have to do it right now...before Penelope decides to tell you your out......go (nudges Nelli) go..do it now...make the post.
Nelli runs off to do what Jenny said. Jenny goes off to find Isabel....When she finds her, she sits her down...
J: Hi Isabel...are you ok now?
Is: Ok? Why wouldn't i be.
J: Ummm i heard about the break up.
Is: What break up?
J: About how Penelope didn't think you were cut out for being one of her friends.
Is: What are you talking about?
J: Wait a minute....you dont know....so they haven't told you?
Is: Told me what?
J: Oh my gosh im so sorry....i didnt mean to open my big mouth.....well i may as well warn you now....I over heard Penelope telling Nelli that she had decided she wanted to replace you....something about you not being good enough....she said that Nelli's place was safe because she was more bitchy....but you...you hadn't done enough to prove yourself....
Is: Omg! they're throwing me out! omg what am i going to do! They cant do that can they...!
J: Well they can actually....unless...
Is: Unless what...?
J: Unless you prove your better than Nelli...you have to prove your more bitchy than her...listen up i have a plan...
Jenny proceeds to convince Isabel to do the same thing she told Nelli to do....Isabel's target is Nelli.
Meanwhile Serena is talking to someone outside school.
S: So do you have anything?
Stranger: Yeh, you wont believe what i found out....juicy stuff!
S: Oh my Gosh tell me!
Stranger: Penelope is having an affair with her step-dads brother...who is married and has kids!
S: Omg grose! that's disgusting!
Stranger: Ye, you should see him...he's at least 50....or maybe 40....but here's some pictures ill send them to your phone now.
S: Omg your the best! i cant wait to finish this off! it's going to be crazy! Everyone at school is going to love this!
Stranger: Wait (gets something out of his pocket) I even stole a love letter she wrote to him.....look!
S: Wow...you did a great job!
Serena takes the new found information and meets Jenny at school, they sit in front of a computer and begin writing their Gossip Girl post about Penelope....when finished they put Isabel and Nelli's names at the bottom of the post to make it look like it was written by them and then they wait for Isabel and Nelli's posts to appear on the Gossip Girl Site.
After about half an hour all three posts are up on Gossip Girl. So Personal secrets, true secrets, about Nelli, Isabel and Penelope are on Gossip Girl and worst of all, the posts are written by themselves...this should cause chaos!
In the school yard...news travels fast and the three stooges finally come face to face...Serena and Jenny are also there along with most of the school.
P: How could you....you bitches!
Is: us!? you wanted me out!
Ne: You? I dont think so you wanted me out!
Is: You shut up! how could you tell everyone about my family going bankrupt that was a secret!
Ne: So you told everyone about my granddad's toy-boy boyfriend!
Is: So! Your a grass! there's nothing wrong with being poor! ok! at least my granddad isn't a paedophile!
P: Shut up both of you! Your both as bad as each other i cant believe i considered you my friends! i told you about Alan in privacy i cant believe you betrayed my trust! i hate you!
They continue to argue and push each other around, they start cat fighting but a few bystanders pull them apart...Serena and Jenny are watching and laughing!
The three girls run away in their own directions to laughter amongst their peers. everyone is jeering them and shouting obscene names relating to the secrets that have been exposed.
S: Looks like Gossip Girl can come in handy after all!
J: Yay! bless Gossip Girl!
S: (they both laugh) Well that's our job done. Lets get out of here. I want to go visit Blair.
J: Ye lets go.....that was probably the best fun i've had in a long time!
S: Same here!
They walk off.
Gossip Girl: # I suspect foul play...!?! Since when did the wannabe threesome get so evil? And without their Queen's permission...oh sorry i forgot the Queens in rehab! No one likes a scandal quite like me!
Bankruptcy, Toy Boys and Paedophiles!....looks like these three Upper East-siders have more issues between them than your ears can handle! You Know You Love Me xoxo Gossip Girl #
Another of my favourites! Hope you liked it! The next episode will be posted in two days time!


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Welcome to the Hudson Valley Knits Podcast!
Today I share with you all my knitting projects!
Yarn Tamer by Louise Zass-Bangham Using Plucky Feet in Snap Out of It! color with Leading Men Fiber Arts in the OMG Squee color way
Vestigial Socks by Beata Jezek (Hedgehog Fibers) using Highland Handmade Sugar Maple Sock in FruJu color way.
Plain fingerless Mitts for Joe. No pattern.
NO FO's this week.
Did a lot of swatching and pattern work. Stay tuned for my newest pattern Awakening Cowl. Here is the original that I made for my daughter out of handspun.
If you want to find out more about the Shirley Padden DAL I am participating in you can find out more in the Ravelry Group


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Readying ourselves for an Avian Flu pandemic
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Conference Proceeding
School of Information Technology, Murdoch University
Faculty of Education and Arts
School of Communications and Multimedia
Green, L. R., & Henley, N. R. (2006). Readying ourselves for an Avian Flu Pandemic. Proceedings of Cultural Attitudes Towards Technology and Communication, CATaC'06. (pp. 65-73). Murdoch: Australia. School of Information Technology, Murdoch University. Conference website available here.
The Internet is being prepared, on a daily basis across a range of countries and cultures, to deliver globally-relevant information in preparation for (and during) an anticipated Avian flu pandemic. What is unclear, until the pages are trawled for details, is the chilling nature of the scenarios emerging and the lack of public debate of the issues arising. Although Internet-delivered information will be required to play a critical role in the event of a pandemic, there has been Iittle debate about the need to support public health infrastructure in poorer countries in anticipation of the pandemic. The pragmatics of development mean those who most need the information will be the people least able to access it, and those who are least able to bear the cost of a pandemic are the countries where it is most likely to start. This paper addresses the global planning for the eventuality of Avian flu - mainly as it is being coordinated by the World Health Organization and communicated publicly via the Internet. It also draws upon the lessons learned in Canada from the SARS outbreak. Current plans for coping with a future Avian flu pandemic have significant implications for international justice, ethics and development.


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Acupressure (n.) – an ancient Asian therapy that involves pressing points along the body's twelve meridians (energy channels) by using fingers, thumb or palms to stimulate ki (also called qi or chi) and bring balance and health.
Acute (adj.) – Severe symptoms that happen quickly and last a short amount of time.
Adenosine Tri-Phosphate (n.) (ATP) – is a complex chemical compound formed with the energy releases from food and stored in all cells, especially muscles. The primary function of ATP is to transfer energy from one location to another rather than a long-term storage of energy.
Adhesion (n.) – Abnormal uniting of collagen fibers to surrounding structures following trauma, stress, or as a result of surgery. This can restrict the normal elasticity and transfer of electrolytes and other fluids to and from these structures.
Aromatherapy Massage (n.) – a type of CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) that uses volatile plant materials, known as aromatic essential oils, to promote physical and psychological well-being. This rubbing and kneading of the skin with plant oils that give off strong, pleasant aromas (smells) will promote relaxation, alter moods, and enhance cognitive function, while promoting a sense of well-being and healing.
Atrophy (n.) – The wasting away or decrease in size of muscle, due to disease or other factors such as nutrition.
Blood clots (n.) – Blood has been converted from a liquid to a solid state, which is also called a thrombus.
Bodywork (n.) – Techniques in CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) involve touching or manipulating the body for the purpose of promoting
physical and emotional well-being.
CAM – An acronym for Complementary and Alternative Medicine is any medical system, practice, or product that is not thought of as standard care. The application of physical therapy methods such as massage, yoga, exercise, and relaxation techniques is used to promote physical and emotional well-being.
Chair or Seated Massage (n.) – This therapy is administered while the client is clothed and seated in a specially designed padded chair. These chairs are designed allowing access to the large muscles of the back. Chair Massage usually lasts between 10 and 20 minutes and is intended to relax and improve circulation.
Chronic (adj.) – Diseases or conditions develop slowly and last for a long period of time.
Connective Tissue (n.) – The most abundant type of tissue found throughout the body serves to bind together and support other tissues and organs. It includes various fibrous tissues, fat, bone, and cartilage, which provide support, structure, framework, and scar formation.
Cranial Sacral Massage (n.) – This holistic healing practice uses very light touch to balance the craniosacral system in the body, which includes the bones, nerves, fluids, and connective tissues of the cranium and spinal area.
Deep Tissue Massage (n.) – This technique focuses on deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia (also called connective tissue). It uses many of the same techniques and movements as Swedish massage, but the pressure is generally more intense and focused, as the therapist works to release chronic muscle tension or knots (also known as adhesions). It is important to drink a lot of water after having a deep tissue massage to help flush lactic acid out of the tissue.
Draping (n.) – This is a cover for the client, usually a sheet, protecting the client's modesty and keep him/her warm during the massage therapy session.
Edema (n.) – is a condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body's cells (interstitial spaces).
Effleurage (n.) – This technique uses light, gliding motion over the skin that always maintains contact and directs the stroke towards the heart. This stroke is frequently used at the beginning and end of a massage treatment to invoke soothing and relaxing.
Essential Oils (n.) – These are natural substances extracted from grasses, flowers, herbs, shrubs, trees, resins and spices, regularly through a process called steam distillation. Oils can soothe, relax, rejuvenate, cure, energize or alleviate pain, thereby affecting the body's physical, psychological and emotional levels.
Fascia (n.) – This specialized connective tissue layer surrounds muscles, bones, and joints, providing support, protection and structure to the body.
Friction massage (n.) – The technique is applied across underlying fibers to promote blood flow and prevent adhesion.
Holistic massage (n.) – This refers to forms of massage which take into account the wholeness of the human being, treating the body as a whole (i.e., body, mind, emotions, and spirit).
Homeostasis (n.) – The ability or tendency of an organism or cell to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes.
Hot Stone Massage (n.) – A CAM that uses heated smooth stones on certain points on the body to warm and loosen tight muscles while balancing energy centers in the body. The massage therapist may also hold the stones and use them to massage certain areas of the body.
Inflammation (n.)– Characteristics of inflammation are pain, heat, redness or swelling. It is usually a result of an injury or infection.
Integrative Massage (n.) – is a therapeutic method that integrates several different modalities of massage and bodywork techniques. It incorporates physical (body), emotional (mind) and spiritual (soul) elements to produce optimal results to promote health and harmony.
Ischemia (n.) – A local and temporary decrease in blood flow to an area.
Lactic acid (n.) – This chemical is produced in the body during the anaerobic metabolism of glucose, such as in muscle tissue during exercise (derived chiefly from muscle cells and red blood cells), where buildup can cause cramping pains.
Ligament (n.) – Bands of dense fibrous tissue connecting one bone to another, forming a joint.
LMBT (n.) – An acronym for Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist
Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) (n.) – MLD is a gentle manual medical massage that uses slow and rhythmic strokes to assist the lymph flow and aides in drainage of tissues to improve the overall function of the Lymphatic (immune) System.
Massage (n.) – The systematic manipulation of muscle and connective tissue through rubbing, kneading, squeezing, or tapping, with the hand or an instrument for therapeutic purposes to promote healing, relaxation and ease stress.
Massage Therapy (n.) – A technique of physical therapy in which hands and body are used to massage soft tissue. It's objective is to improve muscle function, circulation, release scar tissue and promote relaxation.
Medical Massage (n.) – Massage techniques are used to treat specific physical conditions as diagnosed by a doctor. Medical massage therapists have extended training.
Muscle (n.) – A tissue composed of fibers capable of contracting to effect bodily movement.
Muscle spasm (n.) – A non-voluntary contraction of the motor unit of a muscle, usually causing a contraction without shortening the muscle. It can be a result of mental, physical, emotional, or chemical stress.
Muscle Stripping (v.) – Manual deep tissue therapy to clear out the adhesions (scar tissue) formed in muscle fiber during physical activity. Stripping elongates the muscles, removing the knots formed in muscle fiber during physical activity.
Myofascial Massage (n.) – A general term that describes techniques aimed at restoring mobility in the body's fascia and softening connective tissue that has become rigid. Also called myofascial release and myofascial unwinding.
Myofascial Release (n.) – A specialized form of massage/stretching using deep manual pressure on the body to release trigger points, which can result from giving birth, trauma, falls, strains, sprains, or misuse, overuse of the body.
Myotherapy (n.) – This technique assists in the reduction of muscle tightness while improving circulation and tissue repair.
Neuromuscular Therapy (n.) – A method that uses corrective muscle exercises involving pressure on fingers and joints to relieve pain or spasms.
Oncology Massage (n.) – Is the modification of existing massage therapy techniques in order to safely work with complications of cancer and cancer treatment.
Petrissage (n.) – This massage technique involves grasping and squeezing muscle tissue to relieve tension and increase circulation. Also called kneading.
Polarity (n.) – Health systems occasionally involve energy-based bodywork, diet, exercise, and self-awareness. It works with the Human Energy Field-electro-magnetic patterns expressed in mental, emotional and physical experience.
Pregnancy Massage (n.) – Various touch-therapy techniques can be used to alleviate the strain and discomfort of pregnancy. Prenatal massage has been shown to improve labor outcomes for both mother and child.
Range of Motion (n.) (ROM) – Also known as flexibility, this is the full spectrum of a joint's possible movement. The shoulder joint has a greatest range of motion than any other joint in the human body.
Referred Pain (n.) – Pain that is present at one point, though it's source is elsewhere.
Reflexology (n.) – Sometimes called foot massage, reflexology is more than a simple foot massage. It involves applying pressure to certain points on the foot that correspond to organs and systems in the body.
Reiki (n.) – Reiki (pronounced ray-kee) is a natural form of energetic healing and spiritual awakening that uses simple gentle hand placements in specific positions either on or above the body. In Japanese, Reiki means "universal life energy". Energy flows through channels from the practitioner into the patient in order to promote and encourage healing or to restore wellbeing treating the whole body (mind, spirit, body & emotions).
Scar tissue (n.) – This dense fibrous tissue is a result of healing wounds. It is composed of collagenous fibers which would restrict normal elasticity of tissue involved.
Shiatsu (adj.) – Eastern therapy is developed through physical and energy rebalance. Pressure with thumbs, fingers and palms applied to specific areas and points of the human body, will correct internal dysfunctions, promoting and renewing health and treating specific illnesses.
Traditional Thai Massage (n.) – is an ancient Asian holistic bodywork therapy that combines the elements of Indian Ayurvedic medicine, Chinese acupressure and assisted yoga-like stretching and pulling. The purpose of Thai massage is to bring wellness to the whole body through the manipulation of the energy lines (called Sen in Thai) encouraging health promotion by redistributing and to unblock an impeded flow of life energy (Prana).


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