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January 31, 2020
The spiritual life is very much like a journey. When on a journey it helps to have a map and a guide. In this insightful 2 part series, Mark Conner explains the various stages that people of faith often navigate through. This is a summary of Mark's recent book by the same title. Visit www.markconner.com.au for purchase details.

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I left Dunedin after my last exam.
It was a great last day in the city – I finished writing a 3-hour exam at 1 pm, then celebrated both finishing my university undergraduate degree and also the end of my exchange.
Not that leaving Dunedin is something to be celebrated but having been here and had this experience definitely is.
And I decided to leave with that mentality; not being sad because it's over but being happy because it was so beautiful while it lasted.
Those poetic words were spoken to me by my roommate Vicky on my last day and I think it is how every experience should be looked at.
My last day I watched two rugby games. The All Blacks vs England and what is referred to as "alternative" rugby, or Dunedin's famous naked rugby.
My friend Roshini and I sat and watched on the field sipping red wine, childishly giggling at all the men running around tackling each other shamelessly. Later that night I went to the real rugby, New Zealand vs England, with my roommates and some friends.
It was a great game. There was lots of energy filling the stadium, all (or at least most of us) had high hopes New Zealand would cream England. Happily, they did. We walked home happy, smiling, our bellies full of beer.
My journey from Dunedin to Auckland where I was to fly out was a long but wonderful one.
Sometimes it's just as much about the journey as it is about the destination. And sometimes it's more so about the journey. My last 5 days have been all about the journey. I took a bus to Christchurch where I stayed in a hostel and made friends from Canada, the States, and Germany.
We talked for hours and played pool before I crashed. I had to wake up for the 7 am bus to Picton the next morning. Groggy and cranky, took the bus and then the ferry across to the North Island. I stood on the top deck as long as I could, for it was unbearably windy and sprinkling with rain. Sadly, I could only spend about an hour and a half out there before I got worried I'd be blown off the boat.
Wellington was great; my highlights were wandering in the botanic gardens, Mount Victoria, the red rocks, Weta workshop and vintage shopping on Cuba Street.
I spent the first day I arrived alone then met up with a kiwi couple I've gotten to know in Dunedin. Cat is from North Palmerston but Seb has lived in Wellington since emigrating to NZ 10 years ago from Germany.
His parents are both so lovely and they welcomed me easily into their comfortable home immediately. The house is full of animals – they have chickens in the backyard – (5 though still they only produce 2 eggs per day combined), guinea pigs (which the mom and Seb's sister Anna breed) and a cat. There are 9 guinea pigs – most in cages but 2 run wild in the backyard and beyond. The cat Lucia is a sweet little black furry thing who will jump on your lap if you promise to spend 30 minutes cuddling her. There's a bit of rivalry between the animals – Lucia having eaten a baby guinea pig just the other week – but mostly the circumstances are harmonious.
The last part of my journey was to take a train from Wellington to Auckland.
I left at 8 am and got in at 7 pm; that's 11 hours on a train! It's probably a surprise that I enjoyed every minute of it… There's something I find so calming about trains! I got to catch up on sleep, listen to music and watch the vivid hills that rolled like waves in every direction fly by.
I had one day in Auckland before my flight, and I stayed with a woman I had met while tramping with my mom earlier during my time in New Zealand. Her name is Marguerite- she's an amazing woman and mom, and also she's so much fun. She made a New Zealand meal for me including lamb shanks and stuffed egg, with Pavlova for dessert, as a final send-off.
Friends of hers were over and the 5 of us chatted for hours until about 1 am when we decided time had gotten away from us on account of the too good company. On my last day, Marguerite and I drove from the east to the west coasts around Auckland. It rained then cleared, so we could have an untrained view of the dramatic scenery of Auckland's coastline.
As I leave New Zealand I want to take a second to show my gratefulness of all that happened here.
The friends I made from all over the world and the Kiwis who welcomed me into their homes are the people who made my experience what it was. And as far as we all are from each other I sincerely hope that our paths will meet again one day. The world is a small place after all.
My stay in New Zealand was nothing short of spectacular. As I leave this country I am sending my love and appreciation to all those who I met, the university for allowing me this opportunity (probably the greatest one I'll ever have) and the country of New Zealand for taking care of me and sharing with me such beauty. Goodbye New Zealand. I will be back soon enough. X


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On September 19, 2018, the LSA300 Civic Engagement Team led the LSA300 Class through a day focused on voting, getting engaged, showing up, and doing more. The Civic Engagement Team has participated in, and has encouraged the class to participate in, various monthly activities throughout this year—from voting in the February primaries to "Stuffing the Bus" in August. This day was the culmination of the team's efforts to encourage class members, not only to vote in the upcoming elections, but also to engage their passion through many different modes to make a positive impact in our community.
The day kicked off at the Doseum, aptly a whole museum dedicated to "doing", with civic engagement messages from our elected officials…and the Spurs Coyote! After a welcome from Doseum CEO, Daniel Menelly, class members enjoyed a women's panel on the role of corporate responsibility and philanthropy in civic engagement, featuring Harriet Dominique of USAA, Celina Moreno of MALDEF, and Rebecca Brune of SAAF, and moderated by Senator Leticia Van de Putte. As an LSA300 class legacy, the team also presented a check to Andi Rodriguez, an incoming co-chair of LSA44, for one scholarship to cover the tuition for one class member for next year's LSA class. The money for the scholarship was raised from the sale of LSA300 medals during Fiesta. The morning at Doseum was rounded out with a tour of the "Dream Tomorrow Today" exhibit, where class members were able to envision the world of tomorrow that their civic engagement efforts today could help to create.
Next stop for the class was the City Council's Chambers for a workshop on Robert's Rules of Order. After an introduction by Pete Van de Putte on the importance of "showing up" and why Robert's Rules of Order are a critical tool when serving on boards and commissions, the class heard from Past President of the National Association of Parliamentarians, Ronald Stinson. Mr. Stinson discussed the most commonly used rules of order and then led the class in a mock meeting. Class members from each council district were selected to sit up on the dais in the seats of their City Council members to participate in the mock meeting, using the rules of order they learned in the workshop.
After leaving the City Council Chambers, the class was welcomed, with much fanfare(!), to the Spurs basketball court at the AT&T Center. The class had a delicious lunch catered by eastside restaurant, Tony G's Soul Food. Presently, the class settled down as audience to a segment the team dubbed "LSA Live": a talk show-style interview with former San Antonio Mayor and HUD Secretary, Julián Castro. This segment ended with a photo opportunity with Secretary Castro on the Spurs court.
The last stop of the day was at CAST Tech High School in downtown San Antonio. At CAST Tech, after hearing about the mission of the charter school from Amir Samandi, the class participated in a hands-on, civic, problem-solving session, led by Anna Gutierrez of CivTechSA. For the CivTech Challenge, the class was broken out into the LSA class day teams. Then, using two randomly generated words tied to each team's focus area, each team discussed a civic problem in its focus area, generated a proposed solution, and gave the class a 60-second pitch about its solution. Class members voted, by text, for their favorite pitch. The winning team was Arts & Culture, with a pitch for creating graffiti walls in public parks. Following a snack break, each class member received a personalized voter education and civic engagement resource guide. The class then heard from Molly Cox, President and CEO of SA2020. Ms. Cox shared with the class SA2020's vision and goals for San Antonio and challenged class members to help the City achieve those visions and goals by the year 2020 through their civic engagement efforts. Next, Deputy City Clerk, Leticia Saenz, discussed with the class various ways the class can get involved in serving on City boards and commissions. Before leaving CAST Tech, class members had the opportunity to hear from MoveSA and from Summer of Service.
The class returned to the Doseum for happy hour and enjoyed some hilarious, political, musical renditions from "Grid Iron", a show produced annually by the Society of Professional Journalists, San Antonio Pro Chapter. Happy hour also featured live music, an election run-off to pick the class's favorite drink from Deco Pizzeria, personalized "call to action" fortune cookies and desserts by thepartywall.com, and a special guest visit by the Spurs Coyote. The team also brought the day's silent auction to a close at the happy hour. The silent auction raised critical funds to support MoveSA and CAST Tech.
As a token of appreciation, the various speakers throughout the day were presented with original art prints created by artist and activist, Cruz Ortiz, who drew his inspiration from the Civic Engagement Team's logo—raised hands towering over the city in which we aspire to serve.
The LSA300 Civic Engagement Team thanks everyone who helped to make the day a huge success! The team encourages class members to vote, continue to get involved, and engage their passion!
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During the 2017 NFL season, allegations of inappropriate behavior surfaced against Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson. The one-time player who turned his championship check into a series of fast food restaurants had been the leading force in bringing a team to the Carolinas in 1993. To resolve the issue and eliminate the distraction for the team that was making a playoff run, Richardson announced that he would put the team up for sale once the season was over. He did so, and that sale is almost complete. The buyer is hedge fund billionaire David Tepper, currently a minority owner in the Pittsburgh Steelers — and according to league sources the purchase price is $2.275 billion, the most ever paid for a U.S. sports franchise.
Richardson made a statement about the sale:
Bringing the Panthers and the NFL to the Carolinas in 1993 was enormously fulfilling for Rosalind and me and all of our partners.We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support over the last 25 years. You have taken the Panthers into your hearts and made them part of this warm and supportive community. We want to thank all of our past and present players, coaches and staff for their hard work in making the Panthers a great success both on the field and in the community. The personal relationships we have enjoyed have been very meaningful to us.
As did new owner Tepper:
I am thrilled to have been selected to be the next owner of the Carolina Panthers. I have learned a great deal about the community and the team over the past several months and look forward to becoming part of the Carolinas. I want to thank Jerry Richardson and the other Panthers partners for all they have done to establish and develop the NFL in the Carolinas. It has been a remarkable 25-year journey and I promise to build upon the Panthers' success on the field and in the community.
With the sale, NFL league rules say that a single person can't have ownership in more than one team, forcing Tepper to put his part of the Steelers up for sale. Steelers President Art Rooney II spoke about having worked with Tepper:
David Tepper has been a good partner in the Pittsburgh Steelers ownership group since 2009. Though I am sorry he will be leaving us, I am excited for David to become the new owner of the Carolina Panthers. I wish David all the best as he completes the process to finalize the transaction and assumes the leadership of the Panthers' organization.
While the sale has been made, it will need to be ratified by the NFL Owners group with three-quarters of the 32 owners needing to approve. The group is meeting next week in Atlanta where the vote will take place. The last NFL team to sell was the Buffalo Bills for $1.4 billion… which now seems like a bargain.
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Indian Army cleaning our trash!!!
The India Army. The first image which comes to mind is that of soldiers manning our borders, batting in combat. But assigning some of the best and bravest among us to clear garbage left behind by irresponsible tourists? Now that is something which we simply cannot digest but it happening.
The tourist rush is over and they have left behind so much garbage, even in the pristine and fragile Himalayas. The Indian Army has been instructed by the government to clear up trash from Himalayan pilgrimage places such as Badrinath, Kedarnath, Hemkund, Gangotri and other high-altitude regions such as Mount Kamet Base and Dharchula.
"Many of these high-altitude bases are not reachable by tourists like you and me but still some tourists manage to get there. The junk left behind never decomposes because of conditions prevailing there," defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said.
Wonder why the army is needed to do this? Where is the civil administration? "Why are they first not ensuring that no tourists leave any litter and if they fail to do so, they have the resources, funds and authority to clean up," former Vice-chief of Army Staff Vijay Oberoi wrote in a piece for The Citizen. "The armed forces, both in field areas, peace stations and different types of bases have always kept their habitat clean, green and hygienic. They are actually models for the civilians to emulate. So why have such orders/instructions been issued?"
Really, this is a cultural issue. We Indians simply have this "cleanliness" gene in us. We litter wherever we go; we keep our homes clean but everything outside be dammed! So all these ministers who did a photo opp with brooms, cleaning places which were clean, probably need to be sent elsewhere to clean.


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Pemex intends to spend around USD 2.5bn on the second phase of the Los Ramones pipeline that will import natural gas from the US and satisfy the country's growing demand.
Phase II of the Los Ramones will provide the country with an additional 1,430 million cubic feet per day.
This phase of the project will have a length of 741 kilometres on a 42-inch pipeline that will cross the states of Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosi, Queretaro and Guanajuato.
The state owned company also intends to spend around USD 2.8bn on upgrading its six refineries to produce cleaner, lower sulphur, diesel to meet domestic demand and international standards.
The event yesterday was attended by Mexican energy minister, Pedro Joaquín Coldwell, the minister for environment and natural resources, Juan Jose Guerra Abud, and Pemex director-general, Emilio Lozoya Austin.
Lozoya announced that these projects are clear evidence that the nation's recent energy reforms will allow the company to realised its two main objectives; strengthening Pemex and promoting investment in infrastructure to boost growth.
The company is also investing nearly USD 200m on a fertiliser plant to produce one million tonnes of urea a year.


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Inviting Individuals with disabilities and their family members to participate in an online community survey.
"Jewish Federation of St. Louis' Inclusion Initiative has created an online community survey that focuses on topics around disabilities and inclusion in the St. Louis Jewish community.
The goal of the survey is to collect data on areas of need as well as topics in which the Inclusion Initiative should focus on moving forward with its mission to promote full participation in Jewish life for individuals with disabilities and their families in the St. Louis Jewish Community.
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An inscription in the Vatican states plainly, "He who will not eat of my body, nor drink of my blood, so that he may be one with me and I with him, shall not be saved." This is not terribly surprising, unless you consider that this is inscribed on the remains of the temple the Vatican was built on- one dedicated to the God Mithras. Mithras was a solar deity whose worshippers called him redeemer; his religion died out not long after the advent of Christianity.
Such eerie parallels between the pronouncements of Jesus and Mithras are not the only similarities between the two religions. Mithras was known to his followers as "The light of the world," or "The Good Shepherd," and exhorted his followers to share ritual communion meals of bread and wine. His preists were called "Father." Mithras was also born in a cave, with shepherds in attendance, on the twenty-fifth of December. (Alternatively, he is assisted in his birth from a stone by shepherds.) Are these just coincidences? Absolutely not. Fourth century Bishop John Chrysostom writes : "On this day also the Birthday of Christ was lately fixed at Rome in order that while the heathen were busy with their profane ceremonies, the Christians might perform their sacred rites undisturbed. They call this the Birthday of the Invincible One; but who is so invincible as the Lord? They call it the Birthday of the Solar Disk, but Christ is the Sun of Righteousness."
Consider this- several other Gods share the December birthday, and like Mithras, they are also solar deities, who are born in the winter solstices, often of virgin mothers, die, and are reborn. One of these, a pre-Christian deity called Attis, was called "The lamb of God," and his crucifixion and subsequent resurrection were celebrated annually, with ritual communions of bread and wine. His virgin mother, Cybele, was worshipped as "The Queen of heaven." It gets more interesting the further back we look- Attis and Cybele's predecessors are the Babylonian Goddess Ishtar, and her consort Tammuz…


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Please join St Paul's in a 'Wave' of change starting today!
We collected plastic waste from our classrooms and our kitchen for one month.
On Monday morning after half term we put it all into a 'Plastic Pile' on the field to kick start our pledge to reduce our use of plastic.
Change is possible and it can start with us, as an individual, as families and as a school.
Plastic is everywhere, plastic is cheap but 91% of plastic is NOT recycled.
Let' do our bit to turn the tide on plastic.
As a school we want to take the plastic pledge and work towards ticking every box as part of a long term plan.
Can you join us?
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On Monday the children saw our 'plastic pile' and then watched video clips showing how plastic is poisoning our oceans in an assembly led by Miss Patel. Our aim is to raise awareness, stimulate writing (of course) and inspire our children to care for, and love nature.
On Tuesday the children all worked with the wonderful Mrs Tomajer to create a sculpture of an endangered blue whale…..out of our plastic.
Our sculpture was created by us all. It confirmed our commitment to make a change.
We hope you will join us, talk to your children and do your bit at home.
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CHICAGO – Seemingly ripped from the headlines, by way of "Dr. Strangelove," the new Netflix TV series "Space Force" debuted on May 29th, 2020. Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com reviewed the series during the Eddie Volkman Show (Star 96.7 FM in Joliet, Illinois) on June 5th, 2020.!—break—>
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Film News: TCM Host & Film Historian Robert Osborne Dies at 84Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 6, 2017 - 3:11pm
NEW YORK CITY – Robert Osborne, one of the great film advocates and historians of our era, who hosted on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) with passionate skill from 1994 until recently, has passed away on March 6th, 2017, in New York City. The way that Mr. Osborne inspired film lovers everywhere was deep and influential. He was 84.
Exclusive Portrait: Jane Powell Promotes Turner Classic Movies FestivalSubmitted by PatrickMcD on March 30, 2011 - 6:03pm
CHICAGO – Turner Classic Movies, the film buff's 24-hour movie channel, was in Chicago on March 24th to promote the TCM Classic Film Festival, in Hollywood from April 28th to May 1st. As part of that promotion, Jane Powell of "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" (1954), introduced that film at the Music Box Theater here.
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CHICAGO – In our latest classic edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 50 admit-two passes up for grabs to the special Chicago screening of the 1954 classic "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers" as part of the one-night-only Road to Hollywood event from Turner Classic Movies!
Interview: TCM Host Robert Osborne on Their First Classic Film FestivalSubmitted by PatrickMcD on April 14, 2010 - 12:13pm
CHICAGO – Turner Classic Movies, the basic cable gift to film buffs everywhere, is launching their first TCM Classic Movie Festival in Hollywood, August 22nd-25th. TCM's main movie host and face of the network, Robert Osborne, will be there.
Exclusive Portrait: Eva Marie Saint at 'North by Northwest' ScreeningSubmitted by PatrickMcD on April 3, 2010 - 2:32am
CHICAGO – The TCM Classic Film Festival, in Hollywood from April 22nd to the 25th, made a stop in Chicago during their "Road to Hollywood" fest promotion. Legendary star Eva Marie Saint introduced the film "North by Northwest."


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Edwina Neely is founder of PAR for Success. Parent Assistant Resource is a support system for families, schools, churches and corporations. PAR is "the answer to the parent's cry for help"! Her passion is helping parents by presenting seminars on effective parenting. She has presented nationally and internationally to parents and teachers.
Edwina has a master's degree, is a credentialed certified award-winning teacher, receiving the "Making a Difference" award where she taught many years. She is the author of two children's books, "Thank You God for My Food" and "Thank You God for My Body."
She and her husband Bill have successfully guided four children through their childhood and teen years to adulthood using many of the principles in this book. Presently they reside in Silver Spring, Maryland, enjoying being grandparents to two boys.
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Natural Ways to Detox Your Body With the Right Diet, Drinks, and Foods
From supplements to pills to teas, all sorts of detox products are available today. But what about doing things the natural way, more like how the people before us lived?
Mother Nature always has us covered for every situation. There are very many natural ways to detox your body that you can choose from today.
Five best natural detox foods
Let's kick off the discussion with five best natural detox foods.
Wild caught salmon is the best. It is a very rich source of lean protein. It also comes with a lot of anti-inflammatory omega-3s. This is the food you want to include in your meals plans if you are aiming to keep your arteries functioning correctly. It is also low in calories and will not be a problem with the calories to eat to lose weight.
Almonds promote liver health and are good for your heart. They reduce liver inflammation due to fat accumulation. They also have been observed to reduce the risk of developing liver cancer.
There are very many in this category that can be beneficial. Most popular ones include celery, spinach, kale, chard, and wheatgrass. These vegetables contain a long list of vitamins. Plus there is a lot of fiber which keeps the digestive system functioning properly.
Fruits, in general, are very healthy for you. The best ones to use in a detox smoothie or diet plan include avocados, pineapples, winter melons, apples, lemons, oranges, and bananas. Fruits contain antioxidants, vitamins, and other complex nutrients that are beneficial to your body.
If you want your liver to do its detox functions as it is supposed to, turmeric will undoubtedly help. The product is known to reduce inflammation as well as addresses issues related to bile blockage.
You can always try to find some room in your diet for some asparagus, collard greens, guacamole, and nuts. Nuts particularly are best sources of healthy fats after avocados.
Natural ways to detox your body with natural drink
The right ingredients for a natural detox drink can do wonders. It will also keep you from the necessity to go for ephedrine diet pills and such drugs. The secret is in identifying the right ingredients to include in such a drink. Let's look at the common and most beneficial drinks you try as natural ways to detox your body.
Lemon juice
A natural drink containing lemon (2 tbsp), maple syrup (2 tbsp), cinnamon (1/2 tsp), and cayenne pepper (pinch) is perhaps the most popular detox natural drink. You can have up to eight glasses of the drink each day. The problem is that the drink is very low in nutrients.
Green detox
As the name suggests, this drink is made by blending a couple of vegetables into a fine smoothie. Some water or unsweetened almond milk can be added to make the smoothie more liquid. The drink is very delicious and nutritious. In fact, there are different recipes that you can make use of to come up with this natural drink.
Fruit juice
In this case, fruits are the main ingredients. Making the drink is simple enough, all you need is a list of fruits and a blender. You can add some flaxseed oil to improve the content of fatty acids. Other than being very delicious, the drink will keep you free from toxins.
Cranberry juice
This natural drink may be able to keep your urinary system very healthy. It has also been linked to fighting ulcers. Vitamin C is the most prominent, but not the only food nutrient. The vitamin is involved in the healing of wounds, fighting infections, and promoting skin health.
Dandelion tea
If you are looking for a tea that you can enjoy all while keeping your iron and calcium levels at their best, this drink is just what you need. It is a great promoter of both kidney and liver functions. The good thing is that dandelion can be used as the only ingredient to brew the tea.
How to naturally detox the body for the long-term
The truth is that there are just too many sources of pollution today, so much that our natural detox mechanisms may end up being overwhelmed. Another fact is that most people only adopt a detox or weight loss program only to quit very soon after the start.
Here are tips on how to naturally detox your body for the long term.
Include smoothies
Ensure that one of your meals has been replaced with a smoothie. For example, you can replace breakfast or lunch with a smoothie, at least seven times a week.
Keep it natural
Whenever you can, always go for a natural recipe. Of course, this can take more effort than just going to a restaurant. Even if you cannot go entirely organic, try to use of whole grain single ingredient foods.
Try tea rather than coffee
Coffee is great, but it has a lot of caffeine. A lot of caffeine can become toxins. Rather than coffee, try green tea. It will have a few stimulant effects, but with a lot of toxin removal benefits. This includes weight loss.
Drink enough water
The beverages we've discussed will be rendered useless if you don't include water in your diet. Try drinking 6-8 glasses a day. You can always try detox water. In any case, eight glasses can be a lot of water to drink.
Get enough sleep
Throughout the day, all sorts of toxins and waste products get produced and stored in excretory organs. It is during sleep that the body gets the chance to get rid of the toxins and make new raw materials to repeat the cycle. Denying yourself at least eight hours of sleep each night will slow down your weight loss journey.
Other tips include:
- Exercise
- Yoga
- Acupuncture
- Massage
- Keeping away from toxins
You can consider coming up with a schedule or a reminder to keep you in line with these requirements. It is always tempting to forego a demanding activity or one that needs some sacrificing, so I find a reminder very helpful.
Is natural detox diet the best natural cleanse?
Manufacturers will stop at nothing to convince you that their pills are the best cleansers.
Standing evidence shows without a doubt that a detox diet is best as a natural cleanse and detox remedy that can be benefited from.
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Oceanfront Sunsets in the Florida Keys
- House
- Sleeps: 10
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Separate Toilets: 2
- Min. Stay: 28 nights
House, 4 Bedrooms + Loft, 3.5+ Baths, (Sleeps 8))
- Air Conditioning
- No Smoking
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Heater
- Internet
- Parking
- Swimming pool
- Bathrooms: 3, Separate Toilets: 2
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Ocean viewOcean sunsets
- Oceanfront
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Linens provided
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Parking
- Internet
- Towels available
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Living Room
- Dishwasherstainless
- Fridgeside-by-side stainless
- Hobglass top electric
- Ovenself cleaning stainless
- Microwavecounter top
- Coffee makerCuisanart stainless 12 cup with permanent coffee filter
- ToasterToaster oven
- Ice maker
- Pantry itemsWe keep a stocked pantry with staple goods for cooking and encourage guests to replace what they use up (sugar, oils, spices, teas, salt, pepper, etc)
- Dishes & utensils
- KitchenKitched renovated 2014
- Dining area
- Child's highchair
- DiningDining table seats 6. Round glass top table on screened porch adjacent to dining room which seats 4
- TelevisionLiving room Master bedroom Loft
- Satellite / CableUverse
- Stereo
- DVD player
- BooksWe have a great library of books from Hemingway, Keys history, gardening and wildlife as well as novels.
- Toys
- GardenBeautiful landscaping around the house and pool afford privacy
- Balcony
- Kayak / canoeRentals nearby
- BoatRentals nearby at Dolphin Marina on Little Torch Key
- Deck / Patio
- GolfDon't know why anyone would want to come to the Keys to golf but there is a public course in Key West
Pool / Spa
- Heated pool
- Private pool
- Outdoor tiki shower, sleeping accommodations: 1 king, 2 queens, 2 twins, 1 queen futon (in loft), inflatable mattress; three color cable TVs, DVD, CD/cassette stereo, toaster, blender, coffee maker, fully-equipped kitchen with cookware, dishes and utensils, washer and dryer, all linens provided, private boat dock with mooring, DSL and wireless router for computer hookup.
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 7 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 7 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No smoking
Max guests: 10
10 Reviews
Better than the Caribbean
Better than the Caribbean!
If you are looking for a Caribbean-like experience without the hassles and expense of going there, we highly recommend that you stay at Folsom's Folly in Summerland Key, Florida.
We, and our guests, did just that for the month of February, 2017, when we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves during every moment spent there.
As you can see, the home and its accommodations are most comfortable, cheerful and inviting. We didn't lack a thing, and shared some of the happiest and most tranquil days one can imagine.
The setting of Folsom's Folly is "to die for". The tropical landscaping, open water views and gorgeous sunsets can't be beat no matter where you go, and really match or exceed anything that private housing in the Caribbean has to offer.
We loved the spacious outdoor patio and boat dock and, when home, spent most of our time relaxing in the more than ample lounges and chairs provided to guests.
Our weather was perfect for the entire month which allowed us plenty of time to swim in the blue ocean water as well as in the well-maintained heated swimming pool which, to all's delight, has hot tub-like seating with strong jets for a great body massage.
For those of you who like to fish, we caught dozens of fish from the dock, some of which made it to our table for dinner. The fish cleaning station there was a welcome bonus which we used many times.
Although the home has three full bathrooms, one in what we called the downstairs "Tackle Suite", everyone especially enjoyed the outside Tiki shower - lots of space, a bench, & great water pressure at all times.
Folsom's Folly décor includes many whimsical and colorful wall hangings and collectibles which are, obviously, a means by which the owners, Karen and Sonny, have made their home so inviting, not only for themselves, but for all who have made, and will make it, their vacation home.
So, don't hesitate to book Folsom's Folly for your next vacation. You'll know that you're in the great Florida Keys, but will think you're in the Caribbean.
Oh, by coincidence, it's located on a street named "Caribbean East Drive".
Charles & Annette S.
South Carolina
Stayed: February, 2017
Submitted: March 2017
Best Keys Vacation Ever!
My family and I have been coming to the Keys for over 15 years and I must say this home has been the absolute best we have ever stayed in. The location couldn't be any better with the Atlantic outside the back door and the Gulf minutes away. The home is spacious and up to date yet has that "Keys" feel. You are 25 minutes from Key West or Marathon so if you want a little busier pace it's close. We enjoyed the laid back, slower pace fishing off the dock, lazing by the pool and snorkeling in the bay. Wonderful owners, very attentive and genuinely eager to make sure our vacation was perfect. Definitely coming back!!!
Perfect Vacation
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay here this March. The entire party from adult to toddlers enjoyed the pool, view and entire place. Would definitely stay again. Between Islamorada and Key West so great lpcation. Thank you!!
Absolute BEST! Outstanding comfort and very casual/tasteful setting. Outdoor shower is great. Screened porch with fans for just relaxing when not in pool which is partially shaded. All first class. Fishing was great. We caught tarpon from the dock. Took our boat out and caught dolphin, yellow tail snapper, redfish, king mackerel and all the barracuda we wanted for fun. Lobster were plentiful. Bought a standup paddle board while we were there and spent hours on it. Snorkeled with the kids. EASY access direct to the Atlantic which can be viewed from the porch. Kitchen is great and we cooked most meals as well as using the grill provided. FANTASTIC accommodations. So much to do we never watched TV although several sets are provided. We have stayed many nice places in the Keys and Bahamas...this is the best.
Folsom's Folly is the nicest place we have stayed in the Keys.
Thank you so much for allowing us into your home. We have a great time, your place is beautiful. I was with my family and my Mom she like the rest of us fell in love with your house. We took her out to Looe Key to snorkel she was in heaven. She is 80 years old and swam with a 350 pound Goliath Grouper. We went to take her parasailing but it was too windy the day we went to Key West. I have been going to the Keys for years and never stayed in such a nice place. From all of us we would like to thank you so much. I have sent a separate e mail with a picture of 4 of us at the Island Fish company.
Boating and kayaking, world-famous charter captain Jim Sharpe and 'Sea Boots' within walking distance, Key West and Marathon airports 25 miles away, great casual restaurants, fresh fish houses and marinas with boat rentals nearby, resort dining at Little Palm Island.
Karen Proctor
- Languages:
- english
About Karen Proctor
Sonny: Orthopaedic Surgeon Karen: career banker Folsom: only child, teenage son We love spending time together, especially in the Keys with friends and family
Karen Proctor purchased this House in 1999
Why Karen Proctor chose Summerland Key
My husband has been coming to the Keys since college and owning a home here was a dream for him. We spend most of our family vacations at Summerland Key.
What makes this House unique
Sipping martinis at sunset on the dock Taking an outdoor shower at the end of the day Swimming in the channel off the dock Hanging out in the pool and doing nothing Dining at Square Gouper Grill, Mangrove Mamas and Blue Heaven Snorkeling and diving at Looe Key Reef American Shoal lighthouse


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Friday, 15 July 2016
A question you can all help with
I live in the US and have been thinking about the differences in our health care systems since we visited your country in April. I have searched your blog to see if you have posted about this subject and how you deal with the possibility of a health issue in the future. I know you lead a very healthy lifestyle and that you have a NHS in your country. The thing I hear most (and feel myself) is the fear that one illness could ruin a person financially.
Right. How do I deal with the possibility of a health issue in the future? I do not know what the future holds for me, so I don't spend too much time worrying about it. Up to now I have only been a hospital in patient three times in my life. I had my tonsils out at age 10, I had a sterilization at 37, and I had a hysterectomy at 59. The first two were planned, the last one was a shock because up to that time I had been healthy for most of my life. With this track record I am optimistic that my good luck will continue. However, saying that, it may not.
I don't feel the need to do any prepping for something that may or may not happen. If I became ill, I would expect the NHS to look after me, and I will put myself in their hands, and hope they would do their best. I don't have any private insurance to pay for any care I might need. I have an NHS dentist that looks after my teeth, I don't pay a monthly scheme, I pay for checkups and treatment as and when required. Luckily I haven't needed any treatment for about five or six years.
If I were to become ill I would still get my pension. If I needed pills I wouldn't have to pay. I'm not sure if there are things to pay for when in hospital because the last time I was in there eight years ago everything was free. I don't know if it is different now. Perhaps others will know.
I hope to be able to stay in my house for a long time yet, hope that my health holds out and that I can wash, dress, and feed myself. I may have to move to a smaller more easily managed house eventually. I haven't thought about what might happen beyond that, it's too far into the future. One thing I will consider is to find a way to release money from my house and spend some of it to make my life easier. Ideally I would like to die penniless, if that happens then I will have gone full circle, coming in with nothing and going out with nothing. That's fine by me, I can't take it with me and I have no dependents.
You mention that one illness could ruin a person financially. The only thing I know about the US system is that you have to pay for your healthcare through an insurance. I was taken to hospital in an ambulance once while on holiday, in Ohio I think. It was a minor illness that just required antibiotics, the first thing they asked was have I got insurance, and when I answered yes and showed the certificate, they went right over the top, flashing lights, siren, etc. I didn't actually need to go to hospital but they insisted. It must be a worry for you that at anytime you could become ill and your ability to pay would determine what treatment is available to you.
When you think about it I have paid for my healthcare throughout my working life. Luckily I haven't needed to use it very much, but our system where we pay as a collective means that others not so lucky can have access to the care they need. I don't know how much longer that will continue, that's another debate which I don't want to discuss here, so please don't get political. I've had enough of politics.
So, to sum up, the question from our US reader is, How do you deal with the possibility of a health issue in the future? Thank you for the question, and your replies.
It's Tesco night tonight. My fridge is bare and I have a £4 off voucher. I'll go on the yellow sticker hunt. We'll catch up soon.
Toodle pip.
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I get regular prescriptions and have just reached the age where I don't need to pay for them :) I also have private insurance that we pay for in part as my husband is employed by a US company in the UK, and healthcare is part of his compensation package. We generally go privately when we have a specific issue, for example I have seen consultants and had treatment for dermatology, shoulder and knee problems. But in the future we won't have this coverage and I will do everything I can to keep myself healthy, and trust in the NHS if I have a medical issue. I will also ensure that I am well informed and will insist on being seen and treated within the accepted timelines. In my experience the NHS in my area does the very best it can, and I have no complaints.ReplyDelete
- Patricia Brambley15 July 2016 at 19:04
My experience of nhs healthcare has been brilliant. I have lived through 15 operations, all free, even drugs free as well. I would never want to be ill in the usa, I have a cousin who has lived her whole life, 60+ yrs in P.A. Who needs drugs and treatment for an ongoing illness, who cannot afford to even contemplate some of the trearment as they are too coostly.ReplyDelete
Britain has the best health service in the world, I wouldn't want ro be anywhere else if taken ill.
I have never had health insurance, I paid my dues whilst I was working, so have no fears over my health treatments.
Long live the NHS.
Pat Brambley
I can speak more about the US health system and my experiences with insurance if you ever want to know more, Ilona. People can and indeed do go broke often even with insurance in this country, unfortunately. You are extremely lucky to have national healthcare for everyone. That is what we should have as well. Have a good weekend!ReplyDelete
I was a nurse for 40 years and have also spent time as a patient. I have a brother and sister-in-law in Florida who need medical care and know where I would rather be! Our healthcare is the best in the world - both the organisation and the delivery. When we need it, it is there and is not going to bankrupt us. Poor and rich are treated alike in the same facilities. I consider myself to be extremely lucky.ReplyDelete
I have to say my family were very lucky to have been treated in the UK under the NHS - dad 2 bypass surgeries, mom hiatus hernia, removal of a kidney, pleurisy and so on. Sister with peritonitis, another sister with several NHS funded IVF treatments. I lived in the UK until I was 21 but thankfully never needed anything. I also lived in the States for a while and while I had excellent insurance (my son was born "free of charge" through Kaeser permanente) I would hate to have faced more serious problems as an older person. I saw my in-laws stressing about their Blue Cross/Blue Shield coverage when Pap was ill. But what horrified me most was an uncle who lost his job one Monday morning and then lost his health insurance. Well, in order to maintain the insurance he had he had to pay an absolute fortune as his wife was already a diagnosed diabetic. I think they were very, very stressful times for them indeed. In fact, the wife had NEVER worked outside the home in her married life and suddenly in her late 50s had to get a job as a cashier just in order for them to maintain their medical insurance. So the NHS might not be perfect, but don't knock it. It could be a life-saver. That being said, I would be very worried about the TTIP (Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership) being negotiated "in secret" - not for the immediate future but I wouldn't trust the outcome one bit. AnnaReplyDelete
Hi IlonaReplyDelete
I'm happy to give a few details of my experiences.
As a child and a student I was able to access my GP, dentist and emergency dept free.
When I started working, it was only the dentist I had to start paying for, along with any prescription medications I needed. (I believe this to be the norm.)
During this time I had several hospital procedures - all essential, and all free - on the NHS, and one cosmetic procedure done privately that I paid for myself from initial consultation through to prescription medications (which I believe is right, as it was my choice to have the procedure, it was non-essential).
Now I am unable to work, any treatment I have as a disabled person is on the NHS, and I pay an amount monthly for my medication.
The treatment I have received from the NHS has always been outstanding.
We pay into the NHS through our taxes and through National Insurance contributions, I believe, when we are in work.
We are blessed here in Canada to have everything paid for. My husband recently had to have an operation on his shoulder. Everything free from start to finish. We do have a drug and dental plan that we pay a modest amount for every month but once we reach a certain age our drugs (if we are on any by that time) will be free. Yahoo,Canadian Health Care System!ReplyDelete
Our NHS is brilliant I had to use it in 2010 and 2012, fantastic service ran by fantastic staff.ReplyDelete
I know a little about the US system, a lot about the NHS and central Europe systems. I would not want to live in the US because I think the healthcare system is incredibly unfare. I find the NHS adequate though I think central European healthcare is better, particularly the quality of women and children health and most of all dentistry.ReplyDelete
my SIL is American he and my daughter live near Dallas. I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol and am type 2 diabetic. and on 13 tablets over the day. my brother also has these problems plus heart attacks. neither of us need to pay for any meds as diabetic patents get free meds on NHS. we are genetically programmed to these problems. My SIL when over here one time had meat stuck in his throat. It had to be operated on, he had no insurance so our credit card got hit for £750.00. SIL was impressed at the cheapness and the treatment. said it was better than at home. I am grateful for the NHS every day.ReplyDelete
- Patricia Brambley15 July 2016 at 20:24
Isnt that what Obama tried to introduce, but I thought the rich people in the States didn't want it. A badly missed opportunity if you ask me.ReplyDelete
Pat Brambley
I agree with the comment above. It's unfortunate the way our healthcare is set up in the US. My monthly health insurance premium doubled under Obama care and costs me over $500 a month with a huge deductible. I wish I could have your NHS. PatReplyDeleteReplies
- Patricia Brambley15 July 2016 at 21:50
I wish you could too, it works so well for everyone.Delete
It is surprising to me how many Americans are strongly against an NHS-type system. The Republicans call it "socialized medicine" and they act like it is poison.Delete
Too many stories of NHS and other national healthcare systems "choosing to treat" or not treat as the case may be (as in "Oh you're old. Forget it. Go home and die.") along with tales of people "working the system" (pill mills, medical fraud schemes, etc.). That's my guess anyway.Delete
We live in the US and spend $1500/month on medical insurance for our family of 4, an additional $90/month for dental and we don't have any type of vision insurance. We're mostly healthy - I have chronic shingles but that's apparently not considered a "serious" illness (HA!) and does not effect our rates. Under Obama care our rates dropped to $1000/mo which was a huge blessing. And our children now have dental and vision insurance through required coverage. I'm grateful - both my son and my husband have an eye condition that requires specialized lenses and cost at least $900/pair. My son's are now free to us. We pay about $150/month for prescriptions and visits out of pocket total. Without insurance, we'd have to do without medicine or go broke.
Employers usually cover a large portion of the insurance premium or all of it. And many, many people have had to choose between paying for medications and paying for groceries or having to take an awful job just to have medical care. Others have lost everything because they were ill and couldn't work.
My father had chemotherapy three years ago and the cost per dose out of pocket for his medications would have been $15,000 each dose! No, that's not a typo. My mother just about had a heart attack. Fortunately, their insurance covered everything. Mother's mammogram would have been $8000 out of pocket - simply crazy! They are in the 80's and pay roughly $800/month for their medical insurance.
I, too, wish we had your NHS!
PS Sorry for the super long rant - I'm more than a little irritated that we don't have a national system! :)
For those interested in comparing costs, in the UK NHS treatment is available to everyone, no matter what you have paid in taxes. Generally prescription charges are £8.40 per item, but you don't have to pay for the drugs themselves.Delete
People who are employed and earn more than £155 a week pay National Insurance - usually 12%. Provided they have paid in enough years, this covers their state pension, maternity allowance, bereavement benefits, and an allowance if they become unemployed.
People also have to pay an income tax. This generally 20% on income above £11,000 a year and 40% on any income over £32,000 a year.
The government also gets money from lots of other sources eg corporation tax, inheritance tax etc. They decide how much money they need to fund the NHS and it all comes out of the big general pot rather than being from any particular tax source.
I think that our NHS system is great and although I have hardly ever had to use it. I feel that I am getting value for money for my taxes.
The one thing about our fantastic NHS is that we're all hopefully living longer than ever before, so obviously thought arise about our future health in old age. I've never had private medical or dental insurance. Received excellent care on the NHS and have worked in the NHS for 30 years and paid my dues! I know that the NHS would be there for me if I needed it. I never understood why some patients paid for private insurance anyway. In my experience it was just to queue jump the system, eg. They'd see the consultant privately then get transferred to the NHS for the remainder of treatment. The treatment itself would be the same and with the time scale targets set, the wait from referral to first appointment was negligible.ReplyDelete
Without the NHS My husband wouldn't be here. Plain and simple.ReplyDelete
Yes we moan about delays, the hospital food etc but I would rather have our system than the US. I believe the wealthy in the States couldn't imagine poor people being treated as well as them without paying. (an awful generalization I know but that was the impression I got from a penfriend "we've been paying insurance all these years so why should they now get health care free"?)Replies
I think you are misinformed. Those without money in the US have the best option since Obama care is income based. Those with any means have to pay full amount. It's not a fair system by any means. PatDelete
Here in Oregon "Obamacare" operates on a sliding scale, so that a varying amount of the monthly premium is paid, depending upon income level. This way those with moderate incomes may get some help - not just very low income. It is much fairer than it was, especially since you cannot be penalized because of a pre-existing condition. I was a nurse in the NHS before moving to US 30 years ago. The system here is terrible, I'd take the NHS any day.Delete
- Anonymous15 July 2016 at 22:16
I have nothing but praise for the NHS. My GP surgery has just two doctors and it feels more like the old fashioned family doctor there used to be and nothing is too much trouble for them. Nor can I fault my local hospital of which I have been a frequent visitor and had excellent service from the different departments I've been referred to.ReplyDelete
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- Anonymous15 July 2016 at 22:19
I have a cousin in the States. The husband of a friend of hers developed leukemia. They had insurance but it still bankrupted them literally - they lost their house and car and are now living on handouts. Shocking so I'd rather have the NHS even with all its faults.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 July 2016 at 23:53
In the UK we all pay National Insurance when we are working which is deducted from your pay according to how much you earn. Hospitals, GPs, operations, Physiotherapy etc is all free as are ambulances - tho I think ambulances charge for a road traffic accident. Prescriptions are charged per item at a set rate for each item, same for everything. Birth control is free, medicines for under 16s is free and free for over 60s and pregnant women, and those not working. Sounds good but there are often long waiting lists over a year is not unusual. My Jamaican work colleague had a brother who while on holiday abroad (Spain) had a heart attack. He was told he needed surgury when back home as within 6 months it would be terminal without. On return to UK he saw his GP within a week, a consultant heart specialist within 2 weeks and was then told it would be 18 months minimum on the waiting list (which meant he would literally have died waiting for surgury) Consultant agreed it was urgent but there were no beds available for 18 months. His whole extended family raised the money for a private operation so he was OK. But my colleague said in Jamaica there are at least charity hospitals where you may wait in a corridor for 3 or 4 days but they will treat you they don't let you die like here in the UK. However I have always had very good treatment from the NHS and have had no problems, perhaps I have been lucky.ReplyDelete
Our NHS is one reason I am proud to be British. I paid my dues throughout my working life and now need to use the Health Service. It seems a more humane and civilised system than the USA.ReplyDelete
Be thankful that you have the NHS. I'm in the USA. Our health care insurance costs just keep going up in price, our deductibles keep getting higher, and many of the prescription drugs are sky rocketing in price.ReplyDelete
Many people didn't want The Affordable Care Act (Obama Care) to go into effect. It did; and people have been trying to put a stop to it ever since. I wish we could agree here in the US that something needs to be done, if not Obama Care, then get together and figure something out, but it seems these days that our leaders cannot work together on anything for the betterment of our nation. So many people here are just one major medical emergency away from losing everything they have worked for, and many others have already lost almost everything due to medical expenses.
I am in the U.S. and just want to say that those of you in the UK are very fortunate to have the NHS.ReplyDelete
Healthcare has been a big issue for me since my mother had to go without insurance for 7 years in her late 50s-early 60s. My dad was 7 years older and when he retired at 65 went on Medicare, the old-age health insurance available to everyone at 65. But since mom was not 65 she applied for private insurance and was turned down. So for 7 years she had to pay out of pocket for all doctor and Rx bills. Thankfully she did not have a major illness or my parents would have been bankrupt.
I am very thankful for the provision of Obamacare that now does not allow people with pre-existing conditions to be turned down. i hope it stays that way but it is still very uncertain.
- Anonymous16 July 2016 at 01:36
I think when you are seriously ill, it must be awful thinking about how to pay the household bills without the additional worry of how to pay for any treatment.ReplyDelete
I have had three children on the NHS, an eye operation, done on the day of diagnosis, cancer operation, chemotherapy and radiotherapy and a few minor ops. I think the NHS is something we in this country should be very proud and very protective of.
As a British person currently living in the US, I'd say that there are pluses to both systems. The US has better care if you have a serious condition, but the NHS is better at delivering everyday care. What I resent about US health care is that you have to pay for insurance, but then pay again when you visit the doctor etc., so you can never budget for your health bills; they also tend to over treat you. I avoid going to the doctor if possible. I called the other day to get a tetanus shot, but they told me that it was so long since I'd been to the surgery that I had to also meet with the doctor (and pay extra). I declined.ReplyDelete
P.S. I'm newish to your blog, and am very much enjoying it!Replies
- Anonymous17 July 2016 at 01:29
What makes you say you get better care for serious conditions in the US? During my cancer treatment i was a member of a support group which included patients from the US. I would suggest there was little difference, only I did not know what each of my treatments cost and that was at the forefront of their minds.Delete
Ilona, wouldn't it save you lots of money if you moved to a smaller house (no stairs) now instead of waiting? Then if you had any mobility issues in future, you would already be in the appropriate home.??? You could probably still have a small garden.ReplyDeleteReplies
Completely disagree with this, not a good idea, having stairs is what keeps you fit in the first place. My 83 year old mother has three flights of stairs in her terraced house, uses them every day. Getting rid of stairs is the downward slope I feel, likewise the garden, it's what keeps you fit, don't downsize!Delete
Hi Lana. It would cost me lots of money if I moved to a smaller house now. The equity in my house is not enough to downsize and stay in the area I like. Yes I could buy a small terraced house for cash, but it would be in a back to back area with no garden, in a place where I wouldn't want to live. At the moment I have very low outgoings, no mortgage or rent, so I will stay here, and be happy.Delete
As regards buying a bungalow, no stairs, Sue G is right. I can run up and down stairs no problem, I often take stairs as opposed to using the lift in public buildings. A bit of puffing and panting is good for the heart. I am not ready to give up just yet.
- Anonymous16 July 2016 at 03:49
"is the fear that one illness could ruin a person financially" yes, here in the states one illness can ruin you if you don't have insurance....I don't have insurance anymore, I take 3 medications that I can't afford any longer....I don't know what I will do, I will manage somehow I suppose.....but you all are very lucky, blessed, whatever, to have your NHS......I wish I could move to a country that takes care of it's people...but I don't...so be it....life goes on....... KarenVReplyDeleteReplies
Karen, check with your doctor to see if there are lower-priced generic Rx that are at least similar to the ones you are taking. Or, find the name of the pharmaceutical company that makes your Rx and see if they have a program to help with costs. Finally, you can use GoodRx.com to see if another pharmacy offers your Rx at a lower cost. It is amazing that the price of Rx varies so much from pharmacy to pharmacy. I have heard that Costco pharmacy is very good but there is not one in my area so can't speak from experience. Good luck.Delete
- Anonymous16 July 2016 at 18:10
Thank you so much Barbara! I will look into this <3 KarenVDelete
GoodRX was a Godsend during the couple of months that my family did not have health insurance last year. We still use the GoodRX card to pay for a few things, mainly the drugs prescribed for our dog with arthritis and cat with thyroid issues because they're dispensed by a regular drugstore.Delete
Our nhs is often criticised but my experience has been brilliant. Over the last 10 years I have had both knee joints replaced and been treated for breast cancer. The care I received every time was speedy and appropriate and I'm now really well - I walked 8 miles yesterday. Financially it hasn't been a problem as even the hospital parking is free for cancer patients and my salary was paid in full before I retired. Now I get free prescriptions if I need them and only use a private dentist because I choose to.ReplyDelete
I know the nhs is under strain and the staff overworked but the care is always there if you really need it.
Isn't it nice to hear everybody praising the NHS, you hear all this stuff on the news about it being not good enough but it seems 'real' people are very happy with it. Me too!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous16 July 2016 at 08:40
Many years ago my stepson unfortunately had to have a heart transplant operation and we saw the NHS at its very best. I think we are very lucky in this country. He is still going strong! SueMReplyDelete
- Anonymous16 July 2016 at 09:24
The NHS is absolutely fantastic; have had tonsils out, appendix, spinal fusion and hysterectomy, have 'paid in' to system through National Insurance contributions for 34 years and don't have any complaints at all. There are funding problems but, the staff are dedicated and caring, they really go the extra mile (in my experience). I do hope that the UK does not end up with a privatised system, but no politics today. We really are blessed here with the NHS, if you need treatment or have an accident the organisation is there to help and hopefully give you a full recovery. My dental practice has a compulsory scheme, it's NHS but there are 'bands' of care e.g. I pay £6 a month for 2 check-ups a year, anything else is extra (filling; scale and polish etc). Again, more than happy to pay for that and the surgery staff are all friendly and give brilliant advice. AmandaReplyDelete
- Patricia Brambley16 July 2016 at 13:35
Isn't this a fantastic Island to live. Where else could we be this happy, virtually worry free as to how we are going to survive, if seriously ill.ReplyDelete
Long live this beautiful Island, and all that it stands for.
Well done the NHS, you make us proud to be British 🇬🇧👏🏻
I am so happy to see this post as this is near and dear to my heart. I live in the USA and am on Obamacare. As a single woman, I pay $250 (will be going up in 2017) a month premium but THEN have a $6000 deductible and that deductible applies to EVERYTHING. Meaning that I have to spend $6k out of pocket before insurance will start picking up the tab. Obamacare is a step in the right direction but needs serious tweaking. I am really glad to hear people in the UK praising your system because over here the "talking heads" make us feel that Universal healthcare will mean astronomical taxes and that we will not have access to care due to wait times, etc. I am a huge advocate of Universal care and pray that we will get it in the US so all people can have the right to the care they need. I work for a nonprofit primary care clinic that provides medical care to the working uninsured and also those who are insured but can't afford their copays and co-insurance. How sad is it that a country can't provide basic medical care to all of its citizens!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous16 July 2016 at 15:00
A recent example.....My better half was feeling unwell our GP diagnosed (from his symptoms) a possible slight stroke. Over the next 7-10 days he had been to cardiology had blood tests, CT & MRI scans non showing a stroke, around day 20 from the original GP's appointment a call to say come into the surgery tomorrow you'll need a jab for a vitamin deficiency. How can you fault that an exceptional all round treatment and all on the NHS. Yes it needs more funding and there are obviously flaws and faults a plenty but when it's working well it's brilliant. Rae xReplyDelete
- Anonymous16 July 2016 at 15:03
The odd thing about health care in the US is it varies from state to state. At the time Obamacare began our state opted to expand medicaid services (for the low income, which my husband and I are as we are now retired) and we receive healthcare and dental care for free.ReplyDeleteReplies
That is so awesome! My state (TN) did not expand Medicare and our residents are suffering because of that. So many people fall into the gap.Delete
My son falls into that gap. He's a college student working part-time, and we're having to pick up the cost of his insurance (about $200 a month) because of the gap.Delete
My hubs had wonderful treatement last year when it could have been the very worst of news, but ended up being nothing like. I would never criticise them after that or they way we were treated and helped when I lost two babies.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous16 July 2016 at 18:54
I am so grateful for "Obamacare"! It came too late to save all the money I paid into the high premiums after I lost my full-time job with benefits. I always had to pay but never as much as I wound up with when paying on my own. I am a two time cancer survivor and had to keep paying the rising premiums because no other insurance company would take me with my pre-existing conditions.ReplyDelete
Thanks to Obamacare, when I went onto Medicare at 65, I was able to shop for a better policy despite my health history. It's still pricey because I'm paying Medicare, my supplemental insurance premium and insurance for prescriptions. (After seeing what my chemo cost when I had company insurance and hearing people without insurance discussing what they went through to get their meds, I'm afraid to go without the prescription coverage.) I don't have vision or dental coverage. I need new glasses because I'm having trouble reading. I haven't been to the dentist in several years. I just cross my fingers and hope for the best. I've had several root canals and cost is unbelievable.
I wish we had NHS in the US!
Joan from Michigan
Long live the NHS. I have nothing but praise; my family and me have all been well cared for when we have had to have treatment for everything from a broken finger (re-set and fixed by a top hand surgeon who happened to be at the hospital to teach!) to a stroke. I had my children in hospital and had super care as did they when looked after in a special care baby unit. I never paid a penny for treatment save for my taxes. I know the NHS is much maligned and people think private health care is the way forward, but we'd miss it if we lost it.ReplyDelete
I live in the US and have no problem with our system. When I worked, my insurance costs were nominal because of employer subsidized premiums. When I because contract labor (selling real estate), I insured myself for major medical only because I'm not one to run to the doctor every time I have a sniffle.ReplyDelete
When I because eligible for Medicare at 65, I had to pay for Part B Medicare ( now at 78, I pay $109 per month) and I have a supplemental policy which has no premium (they assume the liability).
My brother was involved in an auto accident on Jan 29 which left him in a coma. He died on Feb 9. His hospital bills were over $150,000, and his part was around $4,000. He had exactly the same insurance I do, so he was paying $109 per month.
In our system, everyone who goes to an emergency facility, whether they are legal or not, must be treated. Maybe they've never paid a dime for insurance and will never pay the hospital bill, but they must be treated. How does the UK handle that situation?
And I've heard that UK taxes are very high to cover the cost of NHS. Is this correct? Can you see any doctor you want? This is an interesting subject.Replies
I can see that you have no problem with your own part or experience of the US system. The stories in other comments on this blog post tell of very different experiences for many others, unfortunately.Delete
Yes, we do treat everyone who needs treatment on the premise that it is bad enough being ill without suffering financial stress too. Our taxes are not being stretched because of the NHS but rather the incompetence of our politicians who spend far more on meddling in wars which kill people than saving lives through the NHS. And, yes, you can choose your doctor but the standard of care, generally, in the NHS is excellent. It is to do with the excellence of the medical staff........they are a dedicated lot.Delete
I love hearing the pro and cons of touchy subjects. Thank you for your replies.Delete
Very interesting to read all the comments!ReplyDelete
I love,love ,love the NHS. No one in the UK has to worry that medical care is not available because they are not wealthy. Rich and poor use the same service. We will not become bankrupt if we need life saving treatment, surgery or therapy or help.ReplyDelete
Our medical staff are not motivated by fees and payments,they are paid a salary all the same!.
I would hate to think my doctor thought of me as a cash cow!.
Exchange of money I feel would tarnish a doctor patient relationship.
In UK a pastime is to criticise the NHS, I,m not saying it is perfect, but is a scenario a bit like families can criticise their own mum, but woe betide anyone else who does, because we are immensely proud of everyone having equal care.
Flaws and all its OUR NHS.
I work in the NHS , adore the ethos. My salary would perhaps be x3 more perhaps more in US. We who work in the NHS do so because we agree with the prinnciples. All people matter.ReplyDelete
Hi. Susan from Canberra Australia. We have Medicare here which sounds just like NHS. We also have private health insurance but nowhere near the costs the US people are quoting.ReplyDelete
In 2012 while visiting my son in Houston, I had a bad asthma attack. They took me to A&E where I was treated for five hours. I received bills totalling $10 000. Thank goodness for travel insurance. Only this weekend I ended up in A&E here in Canberra for the same issue, again taking about five hours and including chest xrays etc and walked out the door without paying a cent. I say we like in a very lucky country.
I live and work in the US...in a hospital Er and can tell you the healthcare system here is a complete mess...everyone is treated the same in the ER, we don't know or care if you have insurance...but an ER is only to stabilize you...after that you're on your own with follow up visits to doctors...many people don't understand this...those with good insurance are out of touch with the reality of unemployment and underemployment...the working poor have it the worst...struggling to cover premiums and deductibles if they have insurance, worries of losing everything if they don't...ReplyDelete
I work full time, have insurance with low premiums but high deductibles, medications run me over $2000 a year and I don't bother with our dental insurance as only one root canal or cap is covered...not per year, per forever...Obamacare has made it more expensive to run the hospital (I work in a not for profit facility) with lower payments from the government...it loses millions per year treating the poor...
I'd gladly pay higher taxes for universal coverage...but don't see it happening in my lifetime...
- Anonymous17 July 2016 at 19:29
I saw an article in our local paper today for a benefit golf outing planned for a popular local kids sports coach. He is dying of a brain tumor. The golf outing is to help with his medical expenses as the article clearly stated that his health insurance policy has an $8000 deductible. Every week the local paper lists benefits - spaghetti dinners, silent auctions, bowl-a-thons - to raise money for other families. Is this common in other countries?ReplyDelete
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Joan not in UK no need medical care is not charged!. Sounds horrific! Bloody hell is all I can say if health care depends on spaghetti dinners .fuck!.Delete
What if someone does not have family to do a spaghetti dinner for treatment?.They die?. Horrific scenario. I despair one of the wealthiest countries and it,s people do spaghetti dinners for health care!.Delete
Sorry for swearing before, sounds crazy that people in US think that is ok!.
Actually sometimes we do have fundraisers, tends to be for children who have had every available treatment, but child is terminal, then parents reads about snake oil in India , benefit of air in Switzerland, all clutching at tiny straws, but they feel may help and they are doing something, anything!. More for the parent than child!.Delete
Ilona, medical expenses are the leading cause of people filing for bankruptcy in the United States. Now that health insurance requires us to spend thousands of dollars upfront in the form of deductibles (the amount we must pay before the insurance starts working) and then rarely fully covers an expense, it's very easy to fall deeply into debt with a major illness.ReplyDelete
- momsav17 July 2016 at 20:27
Another American here. We have ObamaCare and are grateful for it. We have high deductibles, like another American mentioned. Otherwise, we would have nothing. Before the ObamaCare, we tried to pay our own through my husbands work. The premiums were going up every year. At the end, they were about 30% of take-home pay. We couldn't sustain that. I do wish we had a NHS here. I think it's the only way to go. We joke about moving to Canada for the health care but we're only half kidding!ReplyDelete
Ilona, Thank you so much for making my question a post on your blog. I only hope we in the US can someday have the same peace of mind that the UK has in terms of medical expenses. It was one of the many things that impressed me when we visited your lovely country earlier this year.ReplyDelete
My mother had a painfully hip but it took a year to get an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon. She got less mobile as the months went on,she died aged 89 a week before her appointment. Due to her age her appointment was not a priority. My wife was told last September she needed a hip replacement and as she was just 66 the waiting would not be long 6 months. We have private medical insurance in South Africa,we made an appointment to see the surgeon on 7 January (a few days waiting for appointment) operation done on 14 January. She spent a week in hospital. No cost to us all paid by the insurance.The NHS is very good in an emergency situation,but there are problems the older you get. My wife was also treated for a bone disease in the 1960's and has not recovered phycologicaly from the experience. Being kept for months in a ward with no view from windows being served mince and potatoes every day for five months. If she dfid north like the menu getting nothing else. If delayed at exray etc and missed measl time having to wait until next meal. And ad she was a child was not asble to keep fruit etc brought by visitors. When we pay foir our treatment we are treated as valued customers not beggars. Medical treatment is not cheap whether NHS or private insurance, the NHS is a good idea but requires fixing, don't compare it to the USA system there are lots of better run systems throughout the world South Africa and Australia are two good examples though I only felt with the Australian once when I brokje my leg.ReplyDelete
Hi Ilona,ReplyDelete
Love your blog. Very interesting subject. I love our NHS, even with its current problems. I worked in the NHS for 15 years so know what it is like from both sides of the coin so to speak. My husband 6 years ago got picked up on the bowel screening programme for the over 60's (all free) turned out to be bowel cancer in early stages (he had no symptoms) he then had major surgery, 6 months chemo, and amazing follow up tests, scans and scopes for the last 5 years now down to just one annual scope, scan, blood tests and consultant appointment for the next 5 years. Amazing care, treatment, hospital experience all at our local hospital in Sussex. We cannot praise the NHS enough. We feel truly blessed to be in a country that has this service to offer. Sue
Oh well done, tell them all about our free healthcare and there will be even more coming. Why do you think anyone would ask the question in the first place? Obviously you don't live in an area where the NHS is swamped and you have to queue around the block at 7 am to get an appointment with a GP.ReplyDelete
Sometimes you can be so naïve it's unbelievable.
- Anonymous20 July 2016 at 12:27
I used to live in the U.S. and have first-hand experience of its healthcare system as a patient and hospital employee. To make a long story short, its healthcare system is a big reason why I have no desire to live in the U.S. again.ReplyDelete
I also lived in Britain for over a year as a student. During that time I used the NHS quite a bit and always got good service. I had to pay for my prescriptions, but thought it was fair compared to what I'd have to pay for the same medication in the U.S.
I live and work in the US. The problem with our system is it is for profit. For the past 20 years the two parties have fought against universal healthcare and Obama finally pushed it through. Many middle class people here work well past retirement age (for me it is 67 yrs 10mos) because of healthcare. If you do not have insurance and you have any assets you lose everything you worked for to pay for your treatments if it is a catastrophic illness. If you do not have assets then it is free. Medicaid pays for it. In my state we have many poor uninsured people that were able to get healthcare with Obamacare, but since it is state based it is now on the chopping block because of the new governor (he's from the anti-side). Over here it isn't about taking care of our citizens it is about money. A sad truth that doesn't make me proud. We have great disparity in income. Unfortunately, the politicians that oppose universal healthcare have been millionaires or billionaires who do not understand the plight of the poor. Obamacare is a start. As for me, I will work until I'm 68 before I can even consider retirement.ReplyDelete
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Scopul nostru este sprijinirea şi promovarea cercetării ştiinţifice şi facilitarea comunicării între cercetătorii români din întreaga lume.
Domenii publicaţii > Ştiinţe medicale + Tipuri publicaţii > Articol în revistã ştiinţificã
Autori: Susanne Ullrich, Susanne Berchtold, Felicia Ranta, Guiscard Seebohm, Guido Henke, Adrian Lupescu, Andreas F. Mack, Cho-Ming Chao, Jiping Su, Roland Nitschke, Dorothea Alexander, Björn Friedrich, Peer Wulff, Dietmar Kuhl, Florian Lang
Editorial: Diabetes, 54, p.1090-1099, 2005.
Glucocorticoid excess predisposes to the development of diabetes, at least in part through impairment of insulin secretion. The underlying mechanism has remained elusive. We show here that dexamethasone upregulates transcription and expression of the serum- and glucocorticoid-inducible kinase 1 (SGK1) in insulin-secreting cells, an effect reversed by mifepristone (RU486), an antagonist of the nuclear glucocorticoid receptor. When coexpressed in Xenopus oocytes, SGK1 increases the activity of voltage-gated K(+) channel K(v)1.5. In INS-1 cells, dexamethasone stimulates the transcription of K(v)1.5, increases the repolarizing outward current, reduces peak values of [Ca(2+)](i) oscillations, and decreases glucose-induced insulin release. The latter effect is reversed by K(+) channel blockers 4-aminopyridine and tetraethylammonium and by a more selective K(v)1.5 channel inhibitor MSD-D. Dexamethasone also increases expression of K(v)1.5 in mouse islets and reduces glucose-induced insulin secretion, an effect reversed by MSD-D. In islets isolated from wild-type but not SGK1 knockout mice, dexamethasone significantly blunted glucose-, forskolin-, and phorbol myristic acid-induced insulin release. In conclusion, dexamethasone stimulates the transcription of SGK1, which in turn upregulates the activity of voltage-gated K(+) channels. Increased K(+) channel activity reduces Ca(2+) entry through voltage-gated Ca(2+) channels and insulin release.
Cuvinte cheie: diabetes, serum- and glucocorticoid-inducible kinase 1
URL: http://diabetes.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/content/full/54/4/1090


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Summer artist-in-residence at Naumkeag
Inside/Outside: Summer artist-in-residence
Naumkeag's landscape architect Fletcher Steele wrote this about making gardens for his clients: "…he wanders into the house to see what kind of books she reads, what kind of furniture and bric-a-bric she gathers about her. He gets her talking about her travels and the places she likes best."
Please join me on Thursdays in June and July, as well as August 1, 29 & September 5th, as I explore the house and gardens at the historic site, Naumkeag in Stockbridge, MA, linking the inside to the outside through objects and plants. Each Thursday, I will lead a tour exploring a matched combination as well as continue to use gathered plant materials in the barn studio.
For information about Naumkeag visit The Trustees website


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Accidental Counsellor: 2 Day CCWT Workshop

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Workers who are not employed as counsellors often find themselves placed in an impromptu counselling role as a...
Workers who are not employed as counsellors often find themselves placed in an impromptu counselling role as a result of issues or requests for help that arise from contact with clients in their workplace setting. They feel they can't refuse to help, but how do they respond?
Without the clarity and assurance that comes from professional support, resources, training and experience, or even a clear mandate to 'do counselling', the accidental counsellor is confronted with a range of difficult dilemmas.
This highly participative workshop will provide participants with a wealth of frameworks, information and skills development opportunities so that they can respond with increased skills and confidence.
This workshop aims to give participants information, skills development and increased confidence in their work roles. The training includes activities and discussions and focuses on developing awareness and understanding, as well as practical skills.
This workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to:
- Define the attributes required of an 'accidental counsellor'
- Identify a range of basic counselling skills relevant to their role
- Practice skills to assist clients to identify their needs, to select suitable strategies, to achieve their goals and make appropriate referrals
- Discuss and practice motivational interviewing techniques
- Practice a variety of basic communication skills including engagement, active listening and questioning
- Identify skills to respond appropriately to distressed clients and crisis situations
- Reflect on and articulate the boundaries of their role
- Identify a variety of self care strategies
Who should attend?
Sydney - ACWA/CCWT
Site Directions
There is underground parking nearby at Market City Shopping Centre. The early-bird rate - $20 is available for parking on Level B3. Please check the Wilson Parking website for details.
Public Transport
Buses: Take any bus to Central Station or Railway Square. Please notes that buses no longer go down George Street. Get off at Eddy Avenue and turn left, then turn right at George Street.
If you are on a bus going towards the CBD, get off at Railway Square and walk down George St (towards Circular Quay).
If you are on a Bus going towards Broadway, get off at Pitt St opposite Barlow St and walk south-west on Pitt St towards Barlow St and cross over George St.
The entrance to the building is between the St George and Commonwealth banks on George St, near the corner of Ultimo Rd.
Trains: Our offices are a short walk from Central Station. Exit onto Eddy Avenue and turn left, then turn right at George Street. We are on George St, between the St George and Commonwealth banks, near the corner of George St and Ultimo Rd.
Light Rail: Our offices are a short walk from both Paddy's Markets and Capitol Square stations.
If you alight at Paddy's Markets, walk south for 160 metres (south-east towards Thomas St), continue onto Ultimo Rd and turn left onto George St.
If you alight at Capitol Square, walk north-west on Hay St towards George St. Cross the road (George St) at the traffic lights and head left towards Ultimo Rd (our building entrance is between St George and Commonwealth banks).
Other Information
Central Railway station, Eddy Avenue exit: 500m (10 min walk)
Railway Square: 500m (10 min walk)
Light Rail: Paddy's Markets 290m (4 min walk) or Capitol Square 110m (1 min walk)
Airport: 10.6kms (18 mins drive)
|Session Notes
|Tue 17 Sep 2019
|9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)
|Training Room 2 - Sydney - ACWA/CCWT
|Wed 18 Sep 2019
|9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)
|Training Room 2 - Sydney - ACWA/CCWT


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Junior Squad for World Champs 2019
Announcement letter2.pdf
15 May 2019
The International Commission takes pleasure in announcing the following athletes and coaches to compete at the Junior
World Championships in Tokyo, Japan, from the 7th to the 11th August 2019, as follows:
Junior Boys:
Callan Barrell. (Parktown Boys High School)
Nathan Fletcher. (St Benedict's College)
Brandon Janse van Vuuren. (St Benedict's College)
Sebastian Prince. (Jeppe Boys High School)
Bakang Sebitloane. (St Benedict's College)
Daton Wolfaardt. (St Benedict's College)
Cameron Taberer (Parktown Boys High School)
Junior Girls:
Kelsey Gems. (St Andrew's School for Girls)
Erin Hallaby. (St Andrew's School for Girls)
Sarah McKay. (St Mary's School for Girls)
Caitlin Miller. (St Mary's School for Girls)
Helen Moore. (St Mary's School for Girls)
Catherine Roberg. (St Mary's School for Girls)
Courtney Westley. (Assumption Convent)
Andrew Grant. (Head Coach)
Chris Paynter.
Jamie Croly.
Thato Mokoena.
Coach allocations will be finalised by the Junior National Head Coach in due course.
The International Commission takes this opportunity to thank all athletes and coaches involved during the Provincial
phase as well as to wish the Junior National Squad good fortune in their preparations for, and in, Tokyo.
Trevor Dedlow Paolo Cavalieri
Chairperson Junior IC Chairperson IC


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The winner for the Light Painting photography contest from December 2018 is… Jannis Sid for this simple and elegant Light Painting image he created while walking around one of his favorite locations in the center of Helsinki. This is what Jannis said about the winning image,
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