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Takes place after the events of the series and before the BDM, and a few months after "Nothin' In The 'Verse Part I".
The return of a former passenger to Serenity causes conflict among the crew - and creates a problem for Mal that he is unprepared to deal with.-------CHAPTER 33: Alex remembers, Simon puts his foot in his mouth, and Mal has a heart.
Disclaimers: Everything belongs to Joss, except for one character of my creation.
**Mousing over the Chinese should reveal the English translations on most browsers. If not, translations follow the story.
Mal woke later, still face down, to the quiet of the infirmary at night. He licked his parched lips, his tongue feeling like a dry lump of something foreign in his mouth. He lifted his head and looked around to shake off the sedative hangover, and, though the lights had been dimmed, saw Zoë sitting in the corner of the room. He tried to speak, but his mouth was too dry.
"Sir," Zoë said, rising as she saw him stir.
"Unnh..." he managed to get out in return.
She brought him a cup of water she had at the ready. He sipped from it and rested his head on the pillow again.
"How long I been out?"
"Few hours. Doc kept you sedated awhile."
Mal inhaled deeply and tried to stretch his stiff arms and legs. He grimaced as a jolt of pain from his left buttock reminded him why he was in the infirmary to begin with.
"Gorramn Badger..." he murmured. "Never again. I told that sorry little gun he wasn't gonna—"
"We got the goods, sir," Zoë said. Mal looked at her in surprise. "We went back while Doc was patchin' you up—Jayne felt the need to, uh, remedy the situation of you bein' shot in the backside."
"Well...how'd he do that?"
"Shot somebody in the frontside."
Mal sighed and couldn't help cracking a faint smile.
"Just enough to hurt, I hope?"
Zoë nodded. "Just enough."
Mal looked down at his right hand, which had an IV catheter and line taped to it. He shook his head.
"This is not where I'd hoped to find myself just as we're about to get to Boros. I gotta take Alex to her mama, I don't relish the thought of meetin' her while favorin' my pi gu ..." He narrowed his eyes. "So Jayne 'felt the need', huh? Wonder what he was feelin' rueful of?"
"Badger knew we was here—and knew about Alex. I'm bettin' you didn't tell him."
Zoë shook her head. "No sir."
Mal was quiet a moment, thinking.
"But we got the cargo?"
He closed his eyes, feeling marginally better knowing they would at least get paid. Then something occurred to him and he opened them again.
"Alex was on the table when you brought me in—Doc said somethin' about her passin' out."
"Simon said she started havin' flashbacks 'bout the prison—overwhelmed her, I guess."
Mal frowned, feeling a twinge of apprehension. "Flashbacks of what?"
"Stuff she couldn't remember before. Bein' attacked. Bein'...raped. And how she got out."
Mal sighed and licked his dry lips again. "Where is she now?"
"Her room. She helped Simon fix you up, and she was worn out after."
She looked like she wanted to say more. Mal studied her face, knowing her too well.
"Zoë? What else?"
She looked away.
Zoë sighed. "Sir, she's been cryin'. In her room, for hours. I sat with her a spell, and so did Kaylee, and Doc gave her a smoother, but ...she's just—inconsolable. The memories keep comin' now, and nothin' seems to help."
Mal felt an ache start behind his eyes. He clenched his jaw in frustration. "I gotta go in there."
"Sir, you been shot."
"Yes, thank you for the reminder...but just in the hind end, not in the heart, as you were quick to point out."
"I know, sir, but you can't be gettin' up, yet. Simon says you gotta—"
"Simon can..." He took a deep breath and pulled himself up on his elbows. "It was pointed out to me that I maybe don't use my heart near as much as I oughta...so what I need you to do, Zoë, is help me get my bullet-riddled ass off this table so I can put my shriveled-up little heart to use bein' at least some consolation to that woman in there whom I'm responsible for. Dong ma ?"
Zoë pursed her lips. "Sir, I don't think that's a good—"
"It ain't a request!"
Zoë looked at the lines running from Mal to the IV pump and the monitor, and shrugged in resignation. "I'll get the doc to unhook you."
She left and returned moments later with Simon in tow.
"Captain, I'll keep watch over Alex, you need to—"
"You need to listen to the captain of this boat, both of you! Now get this stuff outta me and help me off this table!"
Simon raised his eyebrows at Zoë, who shrugged helplessly.
"Okay," Simon sighed. "You're the boss." He moved to Mal's side and began undoing the tape on his hand.
"'Bout time you figured that out!" Mal grumbled. He held still while Simon freed him from the IV lines, then tried to sit up. He winced as pain shot through his hip and leg. This was going to be no fun at all.
"Here, let me support you," Simon said, draping one of Mal's arms over his shoulder. Zoë got on the other side, and they rose, bringing Mal to his feet. He swayed unsteadily for a moment, until he adjusted to the upright position. He realized he was wearing a pair of his drawstring sleep pants and nothing else.
"Do I at least have a shirt down here?"
"No sir," was all Zoë said.
"Captain," Simon said as they made their way slowly out and down the corridor, "I'll need to bring you both some medicine in a little while, so...don't...I mean... just don't..." He let his voice trail off.
Mal raised an incredulous eyebrow at him. "Do I look like I'm in a position to be startin' hanky panky?" he demanded. Zoë audibly huffed out a small laugh.
"No," Simon said, "But...I'm just saying..."
"Do you think Alex is lookin' for any her own self?"
"No," Simon said, and saw the set of Mal's jaw. "...Sir."
Zoë laughed again and earned herself a dirty look
They arrived at Alex's door and Simon knocked softly. There was no answer, but Mal could hear sniffling inside.
"Alex?" he called quietly.
There was a pause and then she said, thinly, "It's open."
Simon slid the door back, and Mal felt a tug at his too-small, underused heart as he saw her. The bed was small, but in the dim glow of the running lights along the wall, she still managed to look tiny and lost in it, wrapped and burrowed in the blankets with her face barely showing.
"I'll take it from here," Mal said, unwinding himself from Simon and Zoë and grasping the doorframe for support. He made his way in slowly, leaning on the wall and then easing himself gingerly down on the edge of the bed, perching on his good right butt cheek. Zoë closed the door behind him.
"What are you doing here?" Alex asked him, her voice small and shaky. "You shouldn't be up."
"And you shouldn't be sitting in here all by yourself breakin' down like this," he said in return. "What's goin' on here, bao bei ?"
She swallowed hard and wiped at her tear-stained face. "I'm just tired. I was on my feet a long time helping Simon patch you up."
He grasped her chin and tilted her face up so she was looking at him.
"Is that it?"
She dropped her eyes.
"I was scared," she said. "When they brought you in, I—" A small sob escaped her.
"I'm sorry, I really am. That never shoulda happened, but...you were already on the table. What happened before I got there?"
She didn't want to tell him, it was apparent. He waited a beat for her to answer, but she did not.
"Zoë said you've been rememberin' stuff," he continued quietly. "She said you've been havin'...flashbacks and such. Is that true?"
She pulled her face out of his grasp and looked down again, covering her eyes as she cried quietly. Then she nodded.
"I'm sorry," he said softly.
She shook her head and gulped back the tears. "I wanted to remember...I was hoping I would...and now—now I wish I could forget again."
Her shoulders shook as the silent sobs wracked her. He shifted, grimacing with the pain of movement, and put a steadying hand on her back; and felt her shrink away from his touch.
"Hey!" he said, more sharply than he intended. "Alex—I ain't them. I'm not gonna hurt you. Nobody's gonna hurt you. You're safe here."
He left his hand where it was, and she relaxed after a moment.
"I know," she whispered.
"Doc knew right away," he told her. "When you first came in, and he was lookin' you over. He didn't wanna say nothin' to you—figured it would be better if you remembered on your own, when you were strong enough...but now I'm sorry we didn't say somethin' then, so you wouldn't have to be goin' through this now...this way."
She looked up at him and tried to smile through the tears.
"It's okay," she said, "I just—" She squeezed her eyes shut tight, as another tear slid down her cheek. "I feel so—so dirty...like I'll never be clean again. I feel so...used." She sniffed and wiped her eyes on the blanket.
"You ain't any of that," he said. He rubbed her shoulders reassuringly and moved closer to her. "What happened to you—it ain't your fault, none of it."
She put a hand on her stomach.
"What if they hurt the baby?" she whispered. "Those men there, none of 'em were exactly...clean. What if I caught something? What if he—or she—did?"
Mal gave her what he hoped was an encouraging smile.
"Simon ran all manner'a tests," he said. "And on that little one—everything looked shiny. And he gave you all kinds of medicine; enough, I'm thinkin', to take care of about anything. So I wouldn't worry on that if I were you."
She said nothing as she tried once more to get herself under control.
"You'll be home soon," Mal said. "You'll be back with your family, in a familiar place...things'll be better then."
"Will they? I'm not so sure." She shook her head regretfully. "I don't know what I'm gonna do...I didn't have any money before I left, and I've got a lot less now. I can't work—"
"Sure you can; lookit how helpful you were to Simon today."
"And look how exhausted I am from that; I can't even get out of bed now!"
"Alex, you need to heal from this," he said. "It's gonna take time; but you will."
She tried to smile at him again, and couldn't carry it off.
"Who in their right mind is gonna hire a pregnant girl with a bad leg and enough scars to scare the patients half to death?"
He sighed. She was finding a way around every encouraging thing he tried to say.
"I didn't say it was gonna be easy...I just said you can do it. You know how I know that?" He didn't wait for an answer. "Because you're a survivor. You've proved that already. And you know what survivors do? They put one foot in front of the other, and they keep going; one step at a time."
"It would be helpful if I could, you know, put one foot in front of the other," she said.
He shrugged. "I ain't talkin' literally, you know that. Besides, you got options." He smiled at her playfully.
"What do you mean?"
"Well...if somebody gets in your way, you just open that pretty mouth of yours and knock 'em back with a stream of cursin'. And if that don't work, just grab somebody's gun and shoot 'em! That I know you can do!"
She snorted a laugh, and he squeezed her to him.
"And you ain't gonna do it alone," he continued, growing serious again. "I'll be there whenever you need me, all you gotta do is say so. Me and this whole motley bunch. We're pretty handy when we put our minds to it."
She leaned into him and closed her eyes. He wiped the remaining tears from her face.
"How 'bout you?" she asked him. "I feel bad...here I am carrying on and you're the one who got shot."
He shrugged. "The truth? My left ass cheek burns like fire. But, as Zoë pointed out, it coulda been a lot worse, so I guess I got off lucky. Still...I ain't gonna be sittin' down with any amount of comfort any time soon."
She smiled, more naturally this time. "Speaking as a nurse...you should be in the infirmary. Speaking as a hormonal, exhausted woman...I'm really glad you're here."
"I think I can get comfortable here if you don't mind the company awhile," he said.
She closed her eyes and leaned into him again.
"I wouldn't have it any other way."
Moving gingerly, and with much wincing and groaning, they both managed to lie down and get settled. Mal lay on his right side, facing her.
"Doc says I should stay on my belly, but this'll have to do," he said.
There was a knock at the door, and Simon rolled it open before they had a chance to respond.
"I hope you kids are behaving," he said, stepping in and turning on the light.
"Go away," Mal grumbled, blinking, but he was compliant as Simon checked vitals on both of them and gave them each a sedative. When he was finished, he spied Alex's crutches beside the bed.
"Good thing we have two of those and you each have just one bad leg," he cracked as he packed up his med kit.
"Good thing I can't reach your pi gu with my good foot," Mal groused, and Simon smiled as he shut off the light and left. "Don't quit doctorin' to be a comic!" Mal called after him, and Alex laughed softly against him. She touched his chest, tracing a path with her fingers along the scars left over from his torture at Niska's hands several months before. The wounds had healed, but the scars remained.
"I got through that," he said to her, "And you're gonna get through this. You might have some war wounds to show for it, but you'll come out the other side."
She smiled, sleepily this time.
"Thanks," she murmured, her voice beginning to fade with the effects of the sedative.
"For what?"
"For saving me yet again."
gun = hump
pi gu = bottom/butt
Dong ma? = Understand?
bao bei = sweetheart
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Mangaluru, Sep 10, 2017: Kadri Police have arrested ten persons on the charges of cheating after promising MBBS seats at a private college in Mangaluru.
Two DDs worth Rs 5.40 lakhs, 20 mobile phones, two laptops, one I-pad, cash of Rs 10 lakhs, two cars and the seals of AJ Institute of Medical Sciences and K S Hegde Medical Academy, Derlakatte have been seized from the accused.
Those arrested are Ajay Nayak Mukherjee (41) of West Bengal, Saurav Gupta alias Diwaker (32) of Lucknow, Anup Singh (35) of Jarkhand, Swapan Biswas alias Mahesh Kumar (54) of Kolkata, Rajeev Kumar A of Hyderabad, Anil Tuljiram Samtani alias Jayesh Ranglani (62), Manish Kumar Shah (30) of Jarkhand, Deeraj Sharma alias Vikram (30) and Sanjay Kumar Mahattur (26).
It is learnt the accused had fled with two DDs of Rs 5.4 lakhs after posing themselves as office bearers of AJ Medical College before the children of Mahendra of Rajasthan and Kamal Singh Raj Purohit of Delhi.
Following a complaint by Purohit, the police launched a manhunt and arrested the ten accused.


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Friday, January 7, 2011
See Stereo Freakout
" Bonedome - THINKTANKUBATOR- SELF RELEASED- See Stereo Freakout below only instead of bad funk this is more like, I dunno, bad modern rock. http://www.bonedome.org/ go listen for yourself this guy has it allllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll wrong!
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I'm pretty thrilled to have achieved 100% wrongness for this poor tortured soul. It defies all statistical conventions and means that, in addition to being 100% right to some equally tortured soul, I may actually be psychic. i'm gonna go buy some lottery tickets with numbers that I'm certain won't win...ReplyDelete
Bonedome may not be totally my style of music, but after googling "Stereo Freakout reviews" and finding Allan Hayslip's music, I'm stoked to have found this band. I'm diggin' the "bad modern rock" sound, harmonies, bass grooves, random lyrics, and David Bowie-esque style of singing; if my local modern rock station played more music like Bonedome, I'd probably listen to the radio more... Thanks XO Publicity for mentioning Stereo Freakout!ReplyDelete
Btw, we do more than just "bad funk"- we do "bad rock", "bad rock/ska", "bad slap-guitar", and more "bad funk". Cheers!


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For those with more time to explore this magnificent region, this tour not only
covers the highlights of each country, but takes you to more destinations, introduces you to more culture and gives you more opportunities to interact with local people.
Pay a visit to the extraordinary Angkor Wat, the most iconic structure within the Angkor Complex, as seen on BBC One's Sacred Wonders.
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Explore Vietnam's dynastical history at this imperial city
Walk through a sea of lush verdancy and tumbling rice terraces
Embrace the Buddhist way of life in this majestic city
Explore the remnants of the former Khmer Empire
All of our tour departures include international flights and taxes in the price. If the dates we have available for this tour don't suit your needs, or you are not sure travelling as part of a group is for you, maybe a Private Tour would be more ideal. If your tour departs in less than 30 days, please call our travel experts to book.
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Fly overnight to Saigon, Vietnam's most evocative city.
This morning, contemplate the horrors of guerrilla warfare at the Cu Chi Tunnels before returning to Saigon. The exuberant city of Saigon is driving Vietnam forward into the modern world, but it is also a treasure trove of fascinating heritage. Visit the Central Post Office, the Reunification Palace and the chilling War Remnants Museum.
Pop down to Ben Tre to take a cruise on the Mekong. Paddle through the maze of palm lined canals and get a glimpse of daily life on the Mekong Delta. Lunch on typically Mekong fare. Return to Saigon.
Fly to Danang and transfer to Hoi An. This afternoon take a walking tour of Hoi An including the elaborate Japanese Bridge and the workshop of social enterprise, Reaching Out. The next morning visit the beautiful, rural Tra Que Village.
Spend a day at leisure to explore and unwind in this willfully traditional town.
Travel the scenic route to Hue over the Hai Van Pass. Visit the UNESCO Royal Tomb of Minh Mang. The next day explore the imposing Imperial Citadel before seeing Thien Mu Pagoda and cruising along the Perfume River.
Fly to Hanoi. Vietnam's capital brings all the charms of the past with a modern buzz in one fast-paced yet refined city. Take an exciting cyclo tour of the Old Quarter and enjoy a Vietnamese coffee at a café overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake.
Spend the morning at leisure. Later, explore the Museum of Ethnology and Temple of Literature before boarding an overnight train to Sapa.
Spend the next two days discovering this verdant area of rolling hills and rice terraces exploring colourful markets, minority villages including Cat Cat, and tribal architecture. Board the overnight train back to Hanoi.
Arrive back in Hanoi this morning and depart to Halong Bay. Spend two days aboard your comfortable cruise ship sailing amongst magnificent karst peaks on the tranquil green waters of Halong Bay. Stay overnight on the boat before returning to Hanoi. This evening enjoy The Quintessence of Tonkin show, a spectacular open-air performance celebrating the rich history of northern Vietnam.
Visit Hanoi's Ho Chi Minh Quarter, the Stilt House and One Pillar Pagoda. Fly to Luang Prabang.
Rise early to witness the Buddhist ceremony of Takbat. Ascend Phousi Hill for city views and visit Wat Xieng Thong. Take to the waters of the Mekong to visit the sacred caves of Pak Ou, known for the hundreds of miniature Buddhist sculptures that reside within.
This morning visit the National Museum. Marvel at the cascading turquoise waters of the enchanting Kuang Si Waterfalls before returning to Luang Prabang via Ock Pop Tok Weaving Centre.
Fly to Vientiane and travel to Vang Vieng, a town beautifully set in a spectacular karst landscape.
Venture into the Tham Chang cave before wandering through the dramatic limestone karst countryside beside the Nam Song River.
Travel back to Vientiane to visit Wat Si Saket, Wat Phra Keo, That Luang Stupa, and the Patuxai Victory Monument. Enjoy dinner with a traditional Laos music and dance performance.
Fly to Phnom Penh, a city of airy boulevards and colonial villas. Today's visits include the magnificent Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Later on admire the artefacts of the lovely National Museum.
Visit the children of the Apsara Arts Association and the harrowing Tuol Sleng Museum, later exploring the Russian and Central markets.
Ascend to the hilltop Wat Phnom before transferring to the airport to fly to Siem Reap. Visit the captivating Banteay Srei, before taking a leisurely boat ride on the moat of Angkor Thom and view hidden elements of the ancient Khmer water systems.
The seat of the Khmer Empire between the 9th and 15th centuries, the Angkor complex includes over 1,000 temples. Begin at atmospheric Ta Prohm, continuing to Angkor Thom and passing through the South Gate to reach the enigmatic Bayon. This afternoon is dedicated to the indescribable Angkor Wat. This evening enjoy a rollicking performance of the Phare Cambodian Circus.
High Water Season (Aug to Feb) Visit Beng Mealea, a mysterious temple overrun by the jungle. Enjoy a cruise on Tonle Sap Lake, visiting the floating village of Kampong Kleng. Return to Siem Reap via Artisan D'Angkor. This evening sit down to dinner and an Apsara dance show. Low Water Season (Mar to Jul) Head to Beng Mealea to explore this mysterious temple overrun by the jungle. Drop by Artisan D'Angkor after visiting the floating village of Chong Kneas. This evening sit down to dinner and an Apsara dance show.
Enjoy a free morning before transferring to the airport for your flight back to the UK, arriving home the following day.
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UK citizens will not need a visa to enter Vietnam for a single entry stay of up to 15 days. Entry visas for Vietnam are required for stays longer than 15 days or for multiple entries into Vietnam within a 30 day period.
A visa is required for entry into Cambodia. Standard visa processing service is included in your tour cost.
For Laos visas are easy to obtain upon arrival and will cost $35.
Tipping is an expected element in the tourism industry today and Bhutan is no exception. We have established a tipping system whereby every passenger gives a set amount to the National Escort who will distribute the amount appropriately. On multi-country tips, this amount will be paid in stages on arrival in each country. If there is no National Escort, you will need to give your money to your Local Guides and tipping amounts for each city will be shown in your final itinerary. The amount is calculated for each tour. We will indicate the tipping amounts in your final documents for guidance.
To call the UK the international access code is 0044 then the number. To call Wendy Wu Tours it is 00 44 207 403 7860. Emergency 24 hour telephone (out of office hours) is 00 44 7984 041 625. Mobile Phones Mobile phones are growing in popularity and you will find high quality coverage. We recommend that you contact your mobile supplier if you intend to use international roaming during your holiday and ensure you investigate all associated costs before you leave the UK.Some hotels may have Wi-Fi which usually comes at an additional cost.
The cost of all meals is included in your group tour cost. Breakfast is served in the hotel and usually includes western dishes. We aim to cater to the tastes of the majority of people and so the food is not too spicy or unusual in taste. Any food/diet requests MUST be specified at the time of booking and you should mention it again to the National Escort/ Local Guides when you meet them – they will do their utmost to cater for any special requests, such as vegetarian meals or food to be avoided in case of allergies.
Shopping can be a fun and entertaining component to any travel adventure. In keeping with most people's interests whilst on holiday, your tour will include a reasonable number of opportunities to shop for local goods and souvenirs. We have included visits to establishments that not only provide an opportunity to purchase a locally produced, but you'll witness first-hand how these local products are made, their history and how they support the economy. We are aware that people like to take home souvenirs, so we ensure the shops you visit have a reputation for quality, honesty, and authenticity.
We draw from a wide range of hotels on our holidays, each one is chosen to suit the tour you are travelling on meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Here are some examples of the type of hotel you can expect to find on this tour.
Muong Thanh Saigon Centre Hotel is situated in District 1. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and have a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find bath robes, slippers and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar, indoor swimming pool and free WiFi.
This light, bright and stylish hotel, perfectly located for all of Hoi An's attractions, perfectly combines French colonial and Vietnamese architectural elements. 92 innovatively-designed guest rooms are spacious and have views over the pool, gardens or street – little pops of colour make each room bright and airy. The ensuite bathroom has a shower, and there are little extra touches such as bathrobes to enjoy. The hotel's facilities include a contemporary bar and restaurant, while there is a large swimming pool and lush, tropical gardens to explore.
Well-located in Hue' s city centre, the Emm Hotel is a contemporary, comfortable hotel. It has gardens and a swimming pool and 2 restaurant options, serving authentic Hue dishes, Vietnamese food and international fare too. Bedrooms have large windows (some also have balconies), a bathroom with shower, television, minibar and kettle. You are also provided with slipper and a bathrobe.
In the atmospheric area around Hoan Kiem Lake, the Muong Thanh offers stylish and comfortable accommodation in a great location. Surrounded by shops, restaurants and street food, the hotel has free Wi-Fi, a spa, bar and restaurant serving local dishes. Bright and spacious rooms come with city views, an en suite bathroom with bath or shower, plus air-conditioning, safe, television, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities.
The hilltop Silk Path Grand Resort & Spa offers scenic views across the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range. The resort is a blend of French and Indochinese architectural style, and offers a variety of amenities including a therapeutic spa, gym, library and heated indoor pool. Guests can choose between the lively Sky 6 Lounge and the relaxed coffee lounge with its views of the mountains and the hotel gardens.
Combing traditional elegance and modern comfort, the three-star Chitchareune Muang Luang is housed in a building that is contemporary Laotian in style. Excellently located just a 10-minute walk from the heart of the old city, the 56 rooms are set around a swimming pool in peaceful gardens. Within you'll find a modern and comfortable space, with plenty of Laos textiles and local touches and a private balcony. The hotel also offers a gym and spa.
Ideally situated on the river bank in the heart of town, The Silver Naga Hotel welcomes guests to experience magnificent mountain views and warm hospitality. Each en-suite room features air conditioning, a TV and minibar. Other facilities and services offered at the hotel include an outdoor pool, restaurant, currency exchange and laundry.
This four-star hotel has a wealth of facilities including outdoor pool, tennis courts, a fitness centre and sauna. Well-located for the airport and just a three-minute stroll to the Mekong River, there is also a restaurant and bar and spacious and contemporary rooms with an en suite bathroom plus robe and slippers.
Based in the heart of Phnom Penh, the Kravan hotel is equipped with a swimming pool, rooftop bar, gym and spa. With super fast Wifi available free throughout the hotel, it within walking distance to popular local and international restaurants, beer gardens, bakeries, branded coffees, health clinics, mini marts and other local services. Kravan has been specially designed to make your stay luxurious, comfortable and for peace of mind.
A replica paddle steamer that oozes a nostalgic charm of bygone Indochina, the Emeraude brings a timeless elegance to the waters of Halong Bay. With classical brass fixtures and warm, characterful cabins, the ship serves up fusion cuisine in its restaurant, a range of drinks at the bar and offers relaxation on the sun deck. There is also a spa, Tai Chi and cooking classes and Wi-Fi. Whilst some cabins have a private balcony, all have air-conditioning and an en suite bathroom with shower.
Perfectly combining a French and Khmer aesthetic, the Lotus Blanc is a 10 minute tuk tuk ride from the lively heart of Siem Reap. Stately but chic, there is a large pool, fitness centre, spa, 3 bars and 3 restaurants serving a variety of local and international dishes. Rooms are expansive, bright and minimalist and boast a balcony, bathroom with rain shower, television, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, armchairs and air-conditioning.
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Founded in 1933, The Bolles School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school with a global and diverse community located in Northeast Florida. Bolles enrolls over 1,600 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 on four campuses with approximately 90 students in the Resident Life program in Grades 9–12. Caring faculty are uniquely qualified to provide comprehensive and inspired learning experiences. Students come from all over the world to realize their greatest potential while enjoying meaningful, lifelong connections.
All members of the Bolles community—from the students and faculty and parents—share a common spirit and expectation of success. This is The Bolles Way: Pursuing excellence through excellence, courage, integrity and compassion. Bolles classes remain small and offer a consistent quality of excellence and breadth of programs throughout the curriculum—in academics, the fine and performing arts, athletics and activities.
The Bolles School Resident Life Program offers a home away from home for students. From attentive and caring resident parents, faculty and staff to hospitable local students and their families, Bolles is an enriching educational and life experience that provides a safe and nurturing environment for boarding students. Achievement Bolles offers an atmosphere which encourages high academic achievement, a love of learning, concern for others, delight in creative expression and the satisfaction of accomplishment for all students.
The School offers courses in six languages, science courses such as physical science and neurobiology, and mathematics from algebra to robotics engineering. Advanced Placement courses are offered in 24 subjects, and Bolles graduates consistently place in the top 10% of Advanced Placement scores achieved throughout the country. Bolles sends 99% of its graduates on to college, many earning scholarships and attending the top colleges and universities in the nation. Bolles sports teams have claimed 131 state titles and 90 state runner-up finishes.
Since 1972, Bolles has had swimmers represented at each Olympics. A total of 59 Bolles students, former students or Sharks swim club members have participated in the Olympics, representing a total of 28 countries or territories. Bolles swimming alumni include 13 Olympic medalists winning a total of 20 medals in swimming including 12 gold medals. Servant Leadership Bolles students are actively involved in our community and host or provide countless community service hours and events each year.
Bolles not only teaches but practices giving back to our School and community by involvement in these projects. Members of the Bolles community live out The Bolles Way at every opportunity. By coming to Bolles, students commit themselves to adherence to the School Honor Code. Honor Above All: "I will not lie, cheat, steal or tolerate those who do." Community The School actively seeks students without regard to gender, sexual preference, race, creed or national or ethnic origin and desires students who represent diverse backgrounds ethically, culturally, religiously and socio-economically. Activities Jacksonville, Florida offers a wide variety of events and places to explore. Activities include trips to the beach, tourist attractions, historic sites, concerts, sporting events and more.
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- Balance of Academics and Co-curriculars (24 AP Courses, 131 State Championships, 50 Olympians)
- The Bolles Way: Pursuing Excellence through Courage, Integrity and Compassion.
- Total Enrollment : 770
- Type : Co-Ed
- Boarding Grades : 9-12, PG
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On Thursday, July 30, 2015 the Atlantic Council's Global Energy Center launched its task force report, "Empowering America: How Energy Abundance Can Strengthen US Global Leadership." Senators Lisa Murkowski and Mark Warner discussed the report's recommendations and answered questions from audience members. David L. Goldwyn, Chairman of the Atlantic Council's Energy Advisory Group, moderated the discussion, and Richard L. Morningstar, Founding Director of the Atlantic Council's Global Energy Center, provided welcome remarks.
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Many times, when it comes to back pain, there is not one cure that works every time for all kinds of pains related to the back. The back is quite a complex structure and pain can be due to several factors. However, the back does have several areas which are prone to injury.
Often, back pain treatment requires trial and error approach to find the best treatment solutions for each particular case. Traditionally medical approaches tend to focus on looking over anatomical issues in the back to determine if the injury is muscular or structural based.
That being said the pains would be best kept at bay with a more multifaceted approach to facilitate the support of the affected area and the overall recovery of the injury and the surrounding structures and tissues.
Here are a few management techniques for chronic back pain that are not very emphasised and even can be overlooked in the world of traditional medical treatments:
1. Sufficient Restorative Sleep
The leading cause of insomnia is pain. This can make it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. Therefore, the majority of those people suffering from chronic back pain also deal with some form of sleep disorder. As a result of sleeping inadequately, back pain can worsen. This type of cycle can make it difficult to treat the back pain solely. If you are experiencing problems with sleep, those issues must be addressed as well to improve your overall well-being and enable to back the best chance of recovery.
2. Use Cold and Hot to Ease the Pain
Many times the simplicity of applying a hot and or cold pack to reduce that back pain and speed up recovery is overlooked. However, to do this effectively, one must know whether hot or cold is the appropriate compress for the particular type of back pain.
As a general rule, if the pain is due to inflammation then a cold compress can be useful as the cold can help to take down the inflammation.
If however, the pain is due to contract, stiff or locked muscles, then a hot compress is recommended. The heat can help to soothe the locked or contracted muscles and bring an increase in blood flow to the area.
Cold Therapy
There are two main benefits to cold therapy:
Inflammation is reduced, inflammation is usually to blame for a lot of back pain.
Cold therapy works as a local anaesthetic; it does this by slowing down the nerve impulses; this prevents your nerves from spasming which can cause pain.
Heat Therapy
There are two main benefits to heat therapy:
The blood flow is stimulated, this helps to provide the nutrients that are needed to heal the affected area of the back.
The pain messages which are being sent to the brain are inhibited.
3. Exercise the Core
The muscles that play a critical role in supporting the back are your ab muscles. These are not muscles that are exercised on their own as the day goes by, they must be targeted during exercise. There are a variety of exercises which can be performed throughout the day to help strengthen your core, take the time to find the ones that would work best for you or speak to a physiotherapist or pilates instructor to find the best exercises that will suit your injury.
4. Stretch Your Hamstrings Twice a Day
Tight hamstrings can contribute to a back pain; this is something that is very often overlooked. If the hamstrings, which are found on the back of the thighs are too tight the rest of the back, as a result, could also start to get tight over time. You should carefully stretch your hamstrings twice every day.
5. Keep the Brain Engaged
Pain is not absolute, it is more than just a sensation, this is something that pain specialists have understood for a long time. A paramount role in how the pain is perceived is played by the way that the brain interprets and of course, processes the pain signals. There are ways in which a person can learn to control the pain to a certain degree by correct use of the mind. The mind is a powerful instrument, and can play an important role over how much pain a person may need to experience overall.
Seeking Help
The first point of call for back pain for most people is the local GP. However, most GP's are not trained extensively in this kind of pain management, so they will often refer you to a physiotherapist, chiropractor, osteopath or even an acupuncturist.
Seeing a Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy is a common form of treatment for back pain and is based locating the cause of the injury, applying various techniques to help to alleviate the pain and also incorporating exercises or the muscles to help to free tension, stretch tight muscles and enhance movement.
Seeing a Chiropractor
A chiropractor is a practitioner who specialises in problems arising from the spinal column itself. They work to correct issues of the spine that may be causing referred symptoms in other areas of the body.
Seeing an Acupuncturist
Acupuncture therapy is now also more commonly being referred to by Western doctors. Acupuncture has been found to be effective for certain types of back pain and can help to lessen the severity of the pain experienced, increase blood flow to the area and assist with other therapies.
Seeing an Osteopath
Osteopathy is also a physically manipulative therapy, like chiropractic. However, osteopathy works on a more generalised system of the whole body, rather than having its focus on the spine.


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Laure Ampilhac is the Co-Founder of HA Solutions Inc. She is charge of Sales and Marketing.
A graduate in Business and International Trade, Laure Ampilhac worked for 6 years in corporate sales in France and 9 years in Canada (Export, HR, IT). After taking the Dale Carnegie Course® in 2006, and while working at LaCie Canada she surpassed her sales targets by developing outstanding client relationships building skills. She is known for her diligence, outstanding customer service and effective problem-solving techniques.
This carries over to her personal networks, where she has become the go-to-person for connections, inspiration, open-mindedness and "uplifting" effect on people from all walks of life.
In 2007, she began a personal journey of self discovery, attended the Transformational Arts College, and other diverse schools of thought. She was looking for more meaning in her life. In 2009, she left the corporate world and started her real estate investing business. She trained with Tigrent Learning and Peak Potentials. She also discovered Ho'oponopono, an ancient Hawaiian problem solving technique that gave her the keys to "loving herself" and "looking inside as opposed to reaching outside for answers".
In the latter part of 2010, combining her passion for metaphysics, philosophy, human relations and business, she founded HA Solutions with Aleksandra Knezevic to share her discovery and assist people and businesses solve their problems, internal or external. She trained at Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto in the Rotman Executive Program and at the Mediation Centre of Southern Ontario to add dispute resolution as a service.
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Watch this 3 min video on why stormwater is regulated:
To summarize: When rain falls on hard surfaces like rooftops, driveways, parking lots and roadways it runs over those areas and in urbanized areas often off into a storm drain. This is great for preventing flooding, but has a hidden impact on water quality. When rain runs off/over hard surfaces it picks up various pollutants along the way (excess fertilizer, oil, brake dust, sand, salt, etc.) and carries them with it into our storm drains which empty directly into your local stream, pond, river or the ocean. This results in green algal blooms, fish kills, closed swimming and fishing areas, and other impairments to our water ways.
This diffuse or "nonpoint source" pollution is the next big challenge in cleaning our water bodies. Under the federal Clean Water Act, states establish a program (the MS4 General Permit) that regulates how municipalities (and institutions) manage their stormwater to help reduce the number of pollutants being carried into our water bodies.
The video below goes into more depth how community decision about land use and development can lead to polluted stormwater runoff. The MS4 General Permit is intended to address this source of pollution.


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Established in 1834, Winsor Bishop is an independent, family jewellers renowned for their rich history of chronological retail and their extensive selection of exquisite timepieces. Our dedicated team pride themselves on their years of experience and specialist knowledge. Browse the collection or get in touch to book an appointment with our devoted staff.
In 1834, brothers Alfred and Edwin Samuel Pegler opened a jewellers on London Street in Norwich. In 1893, Mr Richard Winsor Bishop acquired and renamed the store to Winsor Bishop. We've operated from the same premises ever since. We're proud to stock some of the most sought-after Swiss watch brands, including an extensive selection of Rolex timepieces.
Winsor Bishop have been an Official Rolex Retailer since the 1990s. Our team of Rolex ambassadors are highly skilled, trained and dedicated to providing exceptional service. Some of our team have over 30 years' of experience working with the Rolex brand, and are enthusiastic about using their expertise to help you choose the perfect Rolex watch.
As part of our exceptional aftercare service, our Rolex-accredited watchmaker is on hand to keep your watch performing as it should. We are able to do minor repairs and full services on our premises. You'll also benefit from our annual incentives and events for Rolex customers —it's our way of saying thank you for being a part of the Rolex family.
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Parkdale lets you scan and diagnose the structural and working conditions of the internal and external storage devices. It covers HDD, CD drive, as well as the network drives. The software lets you perform the scanning of the drive on a standalone basis. You can also compare the structural and functional features of the multiple drives. So, you can get to the probable causes for the low performance of one disk, while the other is working at an efficient rate.
Parkdale is compatible with the benchmark online page. The combo box gives you the list of all the available drives that are connected to the computer. It displays the reading and writing speeds. You can get to know the disk configuration like the volume, gross storage space, used space and the free space.
The key benefit of Parkdale is its capability to cover the RAM drives. It shows the utilization data, I/O speed, the hardware configurations, and the other functional features in real time. It is possible to increase the RAM utilization ratio, by increasing or decreasing the number of applications running on the system.
The other feature of Parkdale is its ability to read through the tracks and sectors of the drive with precision and speed. If there are any bad sectors on the disk, it is easy to know as the system's read and write speed reduced considerably. You can set the access mode to the linear or the random access. The option to seek the start and end block allows you to measure the quality and speed parameters accurately.
The graph display by Parkdale lets you analyze the variations in the read and write speeds of the drives consistently over a period. It allows you know the tracks and sectors on the drive where the speed is highest, high, medium, low and the lowest. Then you can decide whether you need to defragment the disk, delete unnecessary files, fix bad sectors, or perform the operations for increasing the disk efficiency.
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Loukoumades, one of my favourite Greek pastries, are sweet fritters (similar to doughnuts) that are deep fried till golden brown and served warm with a honey syrup, sprinkled with cinnamon and nuts. These light airy, crispy pastries are the perfect dessert for a celebratory meal. Just be prepared to get deliciously messy when eating these purely yummy puffs. - Greek Honey Puffs - Loukoumades via Mediterranean Diet, Recipes and Colors! http://ift.tt/1GRttTC
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Forget what you knew about bologna sandwiches, this is a modern take on the "fried" bologna sandwich! Bologna is lightly pan-fried and topped with super simple beer cheese and jalapenos!
I have lived in Ohio my whole life, and I've only attended the state fair once.
I went when I was young, but I do not remember anything about that trip, except for having a vague recollection of enjoying myself.
Nevertheless, the state fair has a certain amount of nostalgic appeal to me. It makes me think of books like Charlotte's Web, where the fair was a big deal. It was something to look forward to; it was an event.
The sites and smells are precisely what you expect when you come to the state fair. The traveling musicians give an old-time feel with the big tuba and their pinstriped shirts.
The food is plentiful, whether you want fried buckeyes (a must around here), a roast beef sundae, grilled corn or BBQ, the fair has it all!
From the dog shows to the animal shows (catch the pig races for sure) and the livestock competitions remind you that agriculture is the foundation of the fair, while the rides looming in the horizon and the roaming entertainment are pure family fun.
You cannot avoid social media, even at the fair. Entertainers ask to connect with you on Snapchat, and food vendors love sharing their facebook page, but you somehow get the feeling that you are entirely removed from our modern distractions.
The fair brings all sorts of people together; it is a place to lay it all aside for one day and have fun!
You don't go to the fair to eat a salad; you have to let your diet go and eat things you don't usually allow yourself to indulge in. My tribute to fair food is this simple "fried" bologna sandwich.
Bologna was all the rage when I was growing up, but turkey has since taken its place. It is super flavorful and holds up to many toppings.
How To Make Fried Bologna Sandwich
For starters, try to purchase good, quality bologna for this recipe from the deli counter, I quickly found good bologna at my local Kroger. Side note, the woman at the counter laughed at me when I asked for shaved bologna.
Little did she know how amazing that bologna was going to taste!
"Fry" the bologna in a hot skillet that has been lightly greased with olive oil and heated to medium high. Heat the bologna until the edges begin to brown up and turn crispy, and then set it aside,
For the beer cheese, combine Queso flavored Velveeta, milk, and beer in a small saucepan. Cook the cheese until melted and smooth, whisking constantly.,
Stuff two brioche sub rolls with the hot bologna, drizzle the hot beer cheese over the sub rolls and top each one with pickled jalapenos!
If you grew up in the '70s, then you will know that this upscale bologna sandwich is a far cry from the white bread, mayo and mustard sandwich that we ate most often.
What Pairs Well With Bologna Sandwich
Serve this sandwich with oven fried green tomatoes ,oven baked pickle chips and sweet ginger peach lemonade! This sandwich is here to convince you to give that nostalgic sandwich another look. Retro is in, and it's delicious!
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"Fried" Bologna Sandwich
Forget what you knew about bologna sandwiches, this is a modern take on the "fried" bologna sandwich! Bologna is lightly pan-fried and topped with a simple beer cheese and jalapenos!
- 3/4 lb shaved bologna
- 4 oz processed cheese, queso flavored, cubed
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoons beer
- 1/4 sliced, pickled jalapeños
- 2 brioche sub rolls
Spray a large skillet with non-stick spray and heat over medium heat. Add bologna and pan "fry" just until crispy. Be sure to stir the bologna with tongs or a fork so that it doesn't stick to the pan and to ensure that each piece gets crispy.
Meanwhile, place cubed processed cheese and milk in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Stir until mixture is smooth. Whisk in the beer.
Divide the crispy bologna between the two rolls, drizzle with cheese and top with jalapenos. Serve immediately.
Nutrition InformationYield 2 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 1482Total Fat 92gSaturated Fat 38gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 42gCholesterol 344mgSodium 3780mgCarbohydrates 88gFiber 3gSugar 22gProtein 72g


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The main reason that a well-functioning digestive system is so crucial to our overall health is so that we can break down and absorb vital, health-sustaining nutrients. Inflammation in this organ system beginning in the esophagus, working through the stomache and moving into the small intestines, prevent the normal processes that ultimately lead to proper absorption. When we consume foods that have that affect, we are putting ourselves at risk of malnutrition and disease. Grains, food additives, GMO (genetically modified organisms), meat (especially when fatty or processed – hot dogs), vegetable oils (corn, soy, sunflower, and safflower), sugar and alcohol are the worst offenders. Digestive enzymes can be helpful, but should not be a replacement for eating a healthy, non-inflammatory diet.
The skin, like other organs, relies on good nutrition to be healthy. When there is inflammation in the digestive tract, the skin may appear to be red – as in the case of rosacea, acne, capillary distention or dermatitis. When our lower digestion (elimination) is inflammed, the skin will assist in the process of eliminating debris that otherwise would easily pass through the colon. Our skin is an amazing organ in that is has many functions, but when it's excreting waste due to poor digestion – it will clearly let you know by creating the conditions mentioned above.
Adding probiotics to our daily routine is an excellent way of creating better balance of good to bad bacteria in the gut, thus reducing inflammation and improving our immune system. But there are devices that can also help – The Belly Button Healing Device (shown) and the BEMER device. The BBH device is used daily, best when used througout the day. On an empty stomache, one would press one of the ends (whichever is most comfortable) into the belly button over clothing with enough pressure to reach the organs, but not too deep that it causes distress. However, your lower belly will feel a bit tender when you first begin this practice. Sometimes the intestines getting a bit stiff and need to loosen up, plus the inflammation can be felt. The link to the website where you can read more about this handly tool is here and I encourage you to buy the book – "Belly Button Healing" by Ilchi Lee.
I have written about the BEMER in previous blog postings, but I cannot over-stress the importance of placing the BEMER b-pad over the lower belly each day – because it improves blood flow, thus improving nutrient absorption and waste removal. I use both devices simulanteously. I lay the b-pad onto my belly, turn on the unit, then I begin with my belly press/release action right into the naval with my charming little BBH device. Always start out slowly with both devices in terms of depth of use (pressure or intensity of the pentrating signal – in the case of the BEMER). I don't miss this daily practice – ever! Since 70 – 80% of total body immunity is in the gut, it makes sense to encourage the health in this system. Everything is riding on good gut health – so be diligent and do what you can to create a healthy system.
Skin likes nutrients; skin does not like inflammation. So, now that we have highlighted the impact that digestive health has on the skin, I know you will make better choices and that will be reflected in your beautiful complexion! On a final note, having Facial treatments is a wonderful adjunct approach to attaining the complexion you desire. Keeping the skin cleaner, more hydrated and functioning better with increased circulation (via massage and products) completes the process. Let's work as partners – you take care of the inside and I'll assist by taking care of the outside through Facials and at-home product usage recommendations! As always – put your "Best Face Forward". Until next time…….


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9-BBN is applied for Suzuki coupling of a saturated alkyl chain with some alkenyl,alkynyl or even secondary alkyl halide like the modification attached:
(Saito, B.; Fu, G. C. Alkyl−Alkyl Suzuki Cross-Couplings of Unactivated Secondary Alkyl Halides at Room Temperature. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2007, 129, 9602–9603. DOI:10.1021/ja074008l.)
For asymmetric hydroboration another bulky group is used - Ipc:
Is there an asymmetric version of Suzuki coupling employing saturated groups where instead of 9-BBN, Icp or a similar chiral group would be used or would the stereochemical information be lost during transmetallation?
EDIT: I've found this reaction sequence in Carey, Sundberg Advanced Org. Chem:
The product could be used for a Suzuki couping, but the question whether the stereochemical information is lost during coupling remains open.


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Meanwhile, a company source told this correspondent that the company was planning to bring about changes in the management of its tea estates in Assam. Accordingly, the company gardens in the State will be divided into four clusters and each cluster will be managed by a senior manager. Among these four clusters, two clusters will be made with the eight gardens of the company in Tinsukia district and the other two clusters will be made with the gardens of the company in Charaideo and Sonitpur districts. But the source kept mum on the shifting of the registered office from Talap to Kolkata.
Army constructs culvert: Troops of the 7th Battalion of Madras Regiment stationed at Dirak Chariali near Doomdooma constructed a culvert at Kapahtoli under Operation Sadbhavana. The culvert was inaugurated on Wednesday by an Army officer of the battalion in the presence of a large number of villagers.
Due to the construction of this culvert, the people of Dirak Chariali, Kapahtoli, Sarumesai, etc., will be benefitted.


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Santa Rita (the rural Amazonian community part of my trip): One of the first observations I made (besides the almost-unbearable heat and humidity) was the sound. I was expecting jungle sounds, like the birds chirping in the background of Glass Animals songs (http://soundcloud.com/glassanimals/pools). It wasn't, but it was just as soothing: a natural, indistinguishable white noise created mostly by bugs. (Think of a million crickets and beetles singing at different It was a soothing soundscape, at least, until we went to sleep (in hammocks underneath just a thatched roof; no walls) and the pigs started screaming. "Screaming" is not an exaggeration: another friend had the same thought I did that one of the pigs was giving birth. Alas, we did not wake up to piglets. Just a realization that we would have one more night of screaming pigs.
In reality, (just like most of the pains and inconveniences I've encountered on my trip so far), it's worth it. Although the village was busy with Plurinational Games (sort of like kids' olympics for indigenous villages, which means there were hundreds of children from other communities crowded into this one community), we got a taste of rural Amazonian life and how it differs from rural Andean life, which is what we saw in Lake Titicaca. I planted some corn and sugar cane in the soft, dark soil and went swimming in a pond that sees an occasional alligator. We made rice flour bread by hand, including crushing the rice into flour before adding yeast and water. Those were some easy comparisons to the potatoes, high mountains, and cold climate of Lake Titicaca. But another comparison which I don't necessarily want to write publicly is the difference in culture. We only stayed in Santa Rita for a couple days, which is one part of why I don't want to draw conclusions about their culture, especially considering how preoccupied the community was with the games. The other part is that I don't want to draw conclusions on Amazonian culture in Bolivia from just one community. However, I'm going to note what I saw: motorcycles, many young adults that drive daily to university study, and almost no "traditional" clothing. Essentially, I saw less of a traditional influence than what I saw at Lake Titicaca. But does that really mean anything coming from a North American who stayed there for a little more than two days? I'm not sure.
Later in the week, while speaking with a local ecofeminist about tourism, she also noted that Amazonian communities tend to have weaker traditional connections than Aymara communities, which are known for some of the strongest connections to their traditions of indigenous communities in Bolivia (the community we visited in Lake Titicaca is Aymara). For this reason, she noted that Amazonian community cultures are oftentimes most affected by globalization and tourism – especially with the number of foreigners that have entered with the purpose of deforestation. Considering Bolivia is one of the only countries in the world that still has a majority indigenous population and the fact that it is home to a section of rainforest more diverse than the entirety of Costa Rica, deforestation is killing megadiversity at both the ecological and cultural level. It might make you re-think the next time you argue, "Humans are meant to eat meat!", because most of deforested land in Bolivia isn't destroyed to use the trees, but to make room for agricultural and livestock land. Another unsuspecting source of deforestation? Cocaine. A kilo of cocaine destroys the equivalent of 3 square meters of some of the most diverse virgin rainforest in the world (to make room for the tons of coca leaves required to process cocaine). So no, it's not those extra paper towels that are killing rainforests. In fact, even if everybody in the United States eliminated their personal waste, municipal and business waste would still be almost as overwhelming to our system. If you really want to save the rainforest, don't think you're doing so with double-sided printing and air hand dryers. (Although a more sustainable lifestyle never hurts.) Maybe consider the larger systemic problems of today, from food systems to drug consumption.
From pigs to soccer to a new definition of "save the trees", I guess I learned more than I thought I would in just two days at a preoccupied village.


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Although the West Plains — and most of Washington state — experienced a wet winter and spring, the city of Medical Lake will still ask its residents to adhere to water restrictions during the summer.
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So here is my first craft post… an afikomen bag. For those of you who do not know, afikomen is special matzah. The word itself means dessert and the passover seder is not finished until the afikomen, which is hidden, is found usually by the younger kids. The afikomen bag is what holds the matzah so you can hide it.
Now that the little lesson is over…. onto making this. So this is fun to do with your kids but it is easier if you do it with them one on one. This does require a little kid with a needle so be sure to go through with them what not to do with a needle (like poking themselves or others with the sharp point)
All you need is a piece of felt, a tapestry needle, some thread and some sequins or form of decoration and glue to put it on. That's it!


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Quick Homemade Beef Burgers
- 500 g Lean Beef Mince
- 1 white onion (finely diced)
- 1 tbsp dried mixed herbs (optional)
- 2 tsp harissa paste or tomato puree (harissa paste will give a spicy, smokey flavour)
- 1 medium egg (beaten)
- Salt and Black Pepper if needed to season
- 4 sesame seed topped burger buns (toasted under the grill)
Mix all the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Make sure the ingredients are very well mixed.
Shape into 4 burger patties
Preheat the grill on medium-high heat and grill for 4-5 minutes on each side. Make sure the burger is thoroughly cooked through and no pink meat remains before serving.
Top the burger with whatever you fancy and serve with homemade sweet potato chips, or a side salad.


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Jan. 17
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Transportation and Parking Impacts
Chapel Hill Transit will operate a Saturday schedule on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Additionally, the university will be closed. UNC Hospitals shuttles will operate on a normal schedule. More details here.
Coming to North Carolina: NC REAL ID
Beginning on Oct. 1, 2020, federal agencies will enforce tougher security standards at airport check-ins, federal buildings, military installations and nuclear sites. The N.C. REAL ID is just like a traditional license or ID but has a gold star at the top, and will make more convenient to board a commercial airplane or visit a military base or other federal facility.
News from HR
Learn more about representative sessions with Fidelity (at UNC Medical Center and Morrisville), TIAA, and CAPTRUST, as well as information about the simulcast of the Total Retirement Planning Conference, and the upcoming Maternity Workshop.
Writing for Resilience Returns
A weekly writing group open to all in the hospital and community. Come and enjoy a respite for reflecting and writing. No writing experience necessary! Now meeting in the Patient and Family Resource Center, in the NC Cancer Hospital.
Overlook Cafe closed Monday, Jan. 21
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Overlook Cafe will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21. All other Nutrition and Food Service retail operations will be open normal hours.
Drop-in photo session for School of Medicine faculty and UNC Health Care APPs
There will be a free drop-in photography session for UNC School of Medicine faculty members and UNC Health Care advanced practice providers (AuDs, CRNAs, CNMs, CNSs, CPPs, LCSWs, NPs, OTs, PTs, PAs and SLPs) only in February. Non-faculty advanced practice providers must provide direct, clinical patient care in the outpatient setting in order to be photographed.
UNC Health Care Provider Icon Live on Find a Doctor Sites
To distinguish UNC Health Care providers from community and contract providers in our system-wide Find a Doctor tool, a "UNC Health Care Provider" icon has been developed that will accompany all UNC Health Care provider Find a Doctor profiles.
Morrisville Campus parking update: Towing enforced for cars parked in undesignated areas
Beginning Jan. 21, 2019, towing will be enforced at the Morrisville Campus (1025 Think Place and 5221 Paramount Parkway) for cars parked outside of regular parking spaces (parked along curbs, on the grass, etc.). Please park in regularly designated spaces when working or attending meetings/conferences at the Morrisville Campus.
Adult Code Blue calls go silent Feb. 4
Starting Monday, Feb. 4, Adult Code Blue calls at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill will no longer be announced overhead. Hospital operators will be notifying Adult Code Blue team members of code situations by both Vocera and pager. This change in practice will result in a quieter environment and will decrease the anxiety that patients and families experience when hearing overhead emergency calls.
Providers: Order Sets updated Jan. 22 and 24
On Tuesday, Jan. 22, the "NUR5421 – Verify Informed Consent (Pre-Op)" order at UNC REX Healthcare is being renamed to "Verify Informed Consent for Procedure." This change impacts numerous order sets across UNC Health Care - see details at this Intranet link.
SafetraceTx Blood Bank system downtime Wednesday morning, Jan. 23
There will be a two-hour downtime required for system maintenance from 10 a.m. – noon on Wednesday, Jan. 23, for the SafeTraceTX (Blood Bank) system. View details.
Telehealth Lecture - Best of ASH 2018: Myeloma and Leukemia/MDS
Please join the UNC Cancer Network for an online telehealth lecture with Brandi Reeves, MD, and Matthew Foster, MD, who will discuss this year's American Society of Hematology (ASH) conference.
Join the Healthiest You Challenge and Achieve Complete Wellness
UNC Health Care is offering employees a chance to improve their health as part of a free, eight-week program coordinated by the UNC Wellness Centers, and presented by UNC Health Care and 97.9 FM WCHL. The deadline to register is Jan. 30.
The House that Caring Built: Volunteers needed for Habitat for Humanity project
Volunteers are needed to help build a Habitat for Humanity home sponsored by UNC Health Care. The home will be owned by Anna-Marie Pellet with Medical Center Environmental Services. Anna-Marie's home will be located at 301 College Park Rd., less than 1 mile from the UNC Hillsborough Hospital campus. No construction skills are necessary.
Blue Premier partnership with Blue Cross NC marks significant step in transition to Value-based Care
On Tuesday, Jan. 15, UNC Health Care announced a new partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina to transform health care across the state, improve care, and lower costs for our patients. Blue Premier is a new, value-based model of care in which Blue Cross NC and UNC Health Alliance providers are jointly responsible for better health outcomes, exceptional patient experience and lower costs.
McLendon Labs Memo - Change in Collection Kits for the Quantiferon TB Gold Assay
Due to a manufacturer change, the Immunology lab will no longer accept 3-tube collection kits for testing by the QuantiFERON® TB Gold assay. Read the full memo at this link.
Early bird registration available for the Komen Race for the Cure
Participants in the Susan G. Komen North Carolina Triangle to the Coast Race for the Cure may register now through Jan. 31 for only $10. This year's event will be held Saturday, May 4 at The Frontier, Research Triangle Park, 800 Park Offices Drive and will feature activities for the family, a Tailgate Zone with food trucks, and so much more.
myHR Employee Services Information Session Dates and Times Updated
Jan. 21 through 28, the myHR Employee Services team is hosting information sessions in Hillsborough, ACC, Eastowne and other locations. Meet the team, check-out giveaways, learn more about the myHR portal and ask questions. Click the link in the headline for the updated schedule.
Reminder: Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Program Tomorrow, January 18
You are cordially invited to attend the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Friday, January 18 at the UNC Children's Hospital or UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus. The keynote speaker for both locations is Dana Weston, President and CEO of UNC Rockingham Health Care.