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Ángel Berroa
Dominican baseball player
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Berroa and the second or maternal family name is Selmo.
Berroa with the New York Yankees
Born: (1977-01-27) January 27, 1977 (age 44)
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
September 18, 2001, for the Kansas City Royals
August 6, 2009, for the New York Mets
Home run
Kansas City Royals (2001–2007)
Los Angeles Dodgers (2008)
New York Yankees (2009)
New York Mets (2009)
AL Rookie of the Year (2003)
Ángel Maria Berroa Selmo (born January 27, 1977) is a Dominican professional baseball coach and former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and New York Mets. Berroa was selected as the 2003 American League Rookie of the Year.
Manny Ramirez translates Angel Berroa Interview
HomeRun de Angel Berroa de Pericos de Puebla 06-04-2014
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1 Playing career
1.1 Early career
1.2 Kansas City Royals
1.2.1 Rookie of the Year
1.2.2 Subsequent seasons
1.3 Los Angeles Dodgers
1.4 New York Yankees and New York Mets
1.5 Late career
2 Post-playing career
3 Personal
5 Further reading
Berroa was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Oakland Athletics in 1997. He made his professional debut in the Arizona Fall League in 1999 and then played briefly with the A's Double-A team, the Midland RockHounds. In 2000, with the Visalia Oaks in the Single-A California League he received an honorable mention on the California League All-Star team when he recorded 11 doubles and stole 11 bases in 129 games.
Berroa was acquired in 2001 by the Kansas City Royals from the Oakland Athletics in a three-way trade also involving the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Kansas City acquired Berroa, relief pitcher Roberto Hernández, and backup catcher A. J. Hinch in exchange for Johnny Damon and infielder Mark Ellis. He spent the 2001 season with the Single-A Wilmington Blue Rocks and the Double-A Wichita Wranglers.
He made his major league debut on September 18, 2001, for the Royals against the Cleveland Indians as a defensive replacement and went 0–1 in his debut. He recorded his first career Major League hit in his first career start, at shortstop on September 25 off of Detroit Tigers pitcher José Lima. He played in a total of 15 games that season and hit .302 in 53 at-bats.
In 2002, he spent most of the season with the Triple-A Omaha Royals. He was selected to play for the World Team in the All-Star Futures Game and also played in the Pacific Coast League All-Star Game. He appeared in twenty games for the Royals after a September call-up.
Berroa was handed the starting shortstop job at the start of the 2003 season after the departure of Neifi Pérez (despite hitting a disappointing .194 in the previous season's Dominican Winter League). Berroa started the season hitting ninth in the batting order and committing 19 errors in his first 63 games. However, he finished the season with a .287 batting average with 17 home runs, 73 RBI, and 21 stolen bases, and committed only five more errors the rest of the season. Late in the season, manager Tony Peña moved Berroa to the top of the batting order, and Berroa's performance sparked a media debate over who should be the American League Rookie of the Year: Berroa, Devil Rays outfielder Rocco Baldelli, Cleveland Indians outfielder Jody Gerut, or New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui, a former star in the Central League of Nippon Professional Baseball.
Berroa became the fourth member of the Royals to win the Rookie of the Year award, following Lou Piniella (1969), Bob Hamelin (1994), and Carlos Beltrán (1999). The decision was controversial as Berroa beat out both Baldelli and Matsui in the closest vote since 1980, prompting criticism from Yankee owner George Steinbrenner. While some players and sports writers believe veteran Japanese players who come to play baseball in the United States should not be considered rookies, Major League Baseball rules allow them to win the award. Debate over the definition of a rookie aside, Berroa's backers pointed to their identical batting averages and Berroa's greater home run total while hitting in a weaker Kansas City lineup and playing a more demanding position. Matsui's backers pointed to his higher RBI total and on-base percentage while playing in the media spotlight of New York City, and previous Rookie of the Year Awards having been given to countrymen Hideo Nomo and Ichiro Suzuki.
Subsequent seasons
Following his rookie year, Berroa's performance went down annually in on-base percentage, runs, slugging percentage, and stolen bases. His fielding statistics included 77 errors from 2003 to 2005 (24, 28 —leading all Major League shortstops while he had the lowest fielding percentage among shortstops – .955, 25) that were the most among starting American League shortstops in that time span. Berroa has also produced declining walk totals in the years after his Rookie of the Year award. Berroa walked once every 21 plate appearances in 2003, but had fallen to a 36-to-1 PA/BB ratio in 2005. In both 2005 and 2006, he walked only 2.9% of the time, the second-worst and then the worst percentage in Major League Baseball.[1] In 2006, he was last among AL qualifiers in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage.
The disappointment in Berroa's development may be related to being caught up in the "Age-gate" fiasco in early 2002 when many Latin American players, subjected to greater scrutiny by the United States government, turned out to be older than they claimed. Berroa was two years older than thought when he was drafted by Oakland and traded to Kansas City.[1]
After a disappointing 2007 spring training, the Royals traded for Tony Peña Jr., another shortstop. Berroa, having lost his starting shortstop role, spent most of the 2007 season in Triple-A Omaha, appearing in only nine games for the Major League club.[2] He again failed to make the 2008 club and spent the first two months in Omaha.
Berroa with the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 13, 2008
On June 6, 2008, Berroa was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers (who were looking for a temporary replacement for injured starter Rafael Furcal). Berroa received a surprisingly large amount of playing time, hitting .230 over 226 at-bats and starting 64 games at shortstop (appeared in 84 games overall). Notably, he showed increased patience at the plate, drawing more walks than in any season since 2004 despite not playing a full season. Additionally, he had one hit in two at-bats while appearing in five games in the postseason.
New York Yankees and New York Mets
On January 6, 2009, Berroa agreed to a minor league deal worth $900,000 with the New York Yankees.[3] Despite a strong performance in spring training, he did not make the Opening Day roster. He was added to the major league roster on April 25 following the injury to INF Cody Ransom. He got his first hit with the Yankees that same day. He was designated for assignment on June 24 upon Ransom's return from the 60-day disabled list, and was granted his release on July 7.
On July 11, 2009, the New York Mets signed Berroa to a minor league contract assigned him to Triple-A Buffalo. On July 16, 2009, his contract was purchased by the major league club. He was designated for assignment on August 7, 2009. He finished the season having played a combined 35 games with 49 at-bats and a .391 OPS for the Yankees and the Mets.
On December 17, 2009, Berroa was signed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training by the Dodgers.[4] However, he failed to make the team and was released by the Dodgers on March 22, 2010.
On April 28, 2010, Berroa signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants. After a disappointing performance filling in while the AAA Fresno Grizzlies had a lack of depth at shortstop, Berroa was placed on the 7-day disabled list. On June 26, he was activated from the disabled list and released.[5]
Berroa signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 24, 2011. He was assigned to the Triple-A Reno Aces.[6]
New Jersey Jackals
On April 4, 2012, the New Jersey Jackals of the Can-Am League announced that they had signed Berroa. On July 26, 2012, it was announced that Berroa had formally retired from baseball and was seeking a job in professional soccer.[7]
Vaqueros Laguna
On February 6, 2015, Berroa signed with the Vaqueros Laguna in the Mexican League. He was released on June 12, 2015.
Post-playing career
Berroa has been a coach with the GCL Red Sox since the 2017 season.[8][9][10]
Berroa is the son-in-law of former major league player and coach Luis Silverio.[11] Berroa and his wife Jennifer were married on January 15, 2005, and have two children.[citation needed]
^ John Sickels
^ kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/breaking_news/16967758.htm
^ Sources: Yanks sign IF Berroa to minor-league deal
^ Dodgers give nine signees camp invites
^ http://www.fresnobee.com/2010/06/26/1986189/grizzlies-report-victory-by-twilight.html
^ Links, Zach. "Diamondbacks Sign Angel Berroa". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved July 24, 2011.
^ http://www.jackals.com/releases/release.asp?ReleaseID=1291
^ "Red Sox announce Minor League field staffs for 2017". MLB.com. January 11, 2017. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
^ "Red Sox announce Minor League field staffs for 2018". MLB.com. January 9, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
^ "Red Sox Announce Personnel Moves in Player Development and Minor League Field Staffs". MiLB.com. January 10, 2019. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
^ "Angel Berroa". Retrosheet. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ángel Berroa.
Rieper, Max (March 11, 2008). "The 100 Greatest Royals of All-Time - #64 Angel Berroa". royalsreview.com.
Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball-Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
Angel Berroa at Baseball Almanac
Eric Hinske
Players Choice AL Most Outstanding Rookie
Bobby Crosby
American League Rookie of the Year Award
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Publish Date April 21, 2020
Pandemic not dampening desire for luxury retirement living
Lois A. Bowers
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Dr. John and Veora Little, both 73, were some of the first residents to move in to Moorings Park Grande Lake, Naples, FL. Construction on the first phase of the community recently was completed. (Photo courtesy of Moorings Park Grande Lake)
A pandemic is not preventing Moorings Park Grande Lake in Naples, FL, from opening.
Moorings Park Institute closed on the sale of the first phase of the luxury continuing care retirement / life plan community with the London Bay Development Group on April 13.
"This has been a very unusual time to open a new community," Moorings Park Institute CEO Daniel Lavender said. "Truthfully, we thought about pushing the opening date back, but several of our residents had already sold their previous homes and needed to move right away."
The company developed protocols and procedures to facilitate the moves, he added.
The first phase of the community consists of three buildings with a total of 47 residences; all but three units have sold. Residents have begun moving and will continue to move in over the next three months.
Entrance fees start at $1.5 million and are 70% refundable. Assisted living, memory care and concierge physician services are included.
The pandemic does not appear to be negatively affecting sales, either.
"Sales have gone wonderfully," Moorings Park Vice President of Sales and Marketing Tom Mann said. "I'm pleased to say that we have closed over $77 million in sales during the last two weeks."
The second phase of residences was just released. The company currently is not taking in-person appointments but is speaking with potential buyers on the telephone, Mann said.
In other coronavirus-related news:
Some lay media reporters, Argentum and the American Seniors Housing Association said Monday, "make a common but meaningful error in conflating nursing homes with the broader spectrum of senior living communities that support independent living, assisted living and memory care." The organizations cited a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study that found that senior living communities "may be in a better position to contain the spread of the disease" compared with nursing homes, because of their ability to foster greater social distancing. "It is critical that we secure funding and priority access to testing and [personal protective equipment] in order to continue to protect both residents and staff," ASHA President David Schless said.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' decision to disclose the names of assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities with confirmed cases of COVID-19 is "the right decision in the interest of public health and safety of Florida's seniors," LeadingAge Florida President and CEO Steven Bahmer said Saturday. "COVID-19 remains a rapidly spreading virus with known community spread and because of this, transparency regarding the locations and names of facilities where cases have been confirmed is critical to public health and safety," he added.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy should direct members of the National Guard to staff assisted living communities and nursing homes in the state, where needed, to help clean, feed and manage medications for residents, Princeton, NJ, geriatrician David R. Barile, M.D., said Friday in an open letter to the governor. "Last weekend I was notified that one of my patients in a local assisted living facility tested positive for COVID-19," wrote Barile, who said he makes rounds at ALFs and SNFs in the region. "When I arrived at the facility, I found the patient in the common dining area with no mask and in close contact with employees and elder residents. When I inquired how this could possibly happen, the response was due to 'lack of staffing,' " he added.
CDC: Mitigation measures, not symptom screening, 'instrumental' in preventing COVID-19 outbreaks in senior living
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Ethne and the Cauldron of Hospitality | S.2 Ep.12
KnotWork Storytelling
Oct 12 2022 • 58 mins
Before Ethne became a queen of Tara and married Cormac mac Airt, she was a foster child to Buchet, a man known for his tremendous hospitality. In this story, Marisa Goudy imagines Ethne's perspective on this 12th century Irish tale.
Elizabeth Shaw is an author, consultant, speaker, and facilitator who brings her core philosophies of practical optimism and radical hospitality to everything she does. Whether she's planning a custom Cirque du Soleil show, working as an hospitality consultant for organizations like Toyota and State Farm, a strategic partner for entrepreneurs and thought leaders, or inspiring audiences around the world with her book The Optimist Manifesto, Elizabeth brings a thread of collaboration, service, and whimsy to all she does. Equal parts head in the cloud and feet on the ground, Elizabeth is an optimistic strategist who puts people and purpose at the center of all of her work.
Find Elizabeth on her website, on Instagram @inspringoptimism, and Facebook.
Our Conversation
Hospitality is an Irish tradition that dates back to the Brehon laws and still echoes in the culture today.
Elizabeth brings her lived definition of hospitality to the conversation: it's about being seen, being welcomed, and being cared for. Hospitality is about more than feasts, merriment, and the perfect house. It's also about offering care and a safe space.
The gender roles associated with hospitality and being the "perfect hostess" Hospitality creates community and depends on community, not on an individual who needs to do it all.
Marisa wrote this story in the first person, a first for one of her KnotWork stories. Ethne represents the movement from the Princess to Queen archetype described in The Sovereignty Knot. Her foster father, the great host, holds the Wise Woman energy.
There is a sexual assault at the center of the original story. Rape is a common element in mythology, and Marisa and Elizabeth spoke at length about how to stay true to the source material, and yet tell a story about hospitality that made Ethne a heroine. They didn't want to erase the trauma to tell a "nice" story, but there was a desire to present Ethne as a sovereign being, rather than a victim.
The importance of reciprocity. What it's like to give too much and what it's like to feel like you're not good at offering hospitality.
The Irish word for welcome is fáilte
This tale appears in the c. 1160 CE manuscript, The Book of Leinster, and is commonly called The Melody of the House of Buchet.
Music at the start of the show is by Beth Sweeney and Billy Hardy, a Celtic Fiddle and multi-instrumental duo based on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The traditional Irish reel we play at the start of the show is called "The College Groves." billyandbeth.com
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Buffet breakfast is served daily. Moments Restaurant offers an international menu and wine list. Snacks and drinks can be enjoyed at Pause lobby bar and Time Out pool bar.


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Q: Function to find all timeslots between 2 given times I have an array of timeframes, for example these:
[
    start_time => 09:00,
    end_time => 11:00
    available => 1
],
[
    start_time => 11:00,
    end_time => 12:00
    available => 0
],
[
    start_time => 12:00,
    end_time => 18:00,
    available => 1
]

I need a function that finds if between times X and Y the user is available or not. How could I achieve that?
This is what I got so far:
private function findTimeframe($timeframes, $startTime, $endTime)
{
    if (count($timeframes) == 0) {
        return false;
    }

    if ($timeframes[0]['start_time'] < $startTime && $timeframes[0]['end_time'] < $startTime) {
        array_shift($timeframes);
        return $this->findTimeframe($timeframes, $startTime, $endTime);
    }

    if ($timeframes[0]['end_time'] < $endTime) {
        //
    }
}

A: Try something like this:
private function findTimeframe($timeframes, $startTime, $endTime)
{
    foreach ($timeframes as $timeframe) {
        if ($timeframe['available']) {
            continue; // if timeframe is avaiable, skip checking times
        }

        if (// $startTime is in the timeframe
            ($timeframe['start_time'] < $startTime && $startTime < $timeframe['end_time']) //
            // or $endTime is in the timeframe
            || ($timeframe['start_time'] < $endTime && $endTime < $timeframe['end_time'])
        ) {
            return false;
        }
    }

    return true; // not found any timeframe with available=0 and within $startTime / $endTime range
}

BTW: I would use http://php.net/strtotime in your place to convert date/time strings into timestamps.

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Day 24: Dare I Say It?
This morning was glorious! I could have lounged in that bed at the Hiker Inn for days. The Hiker Inn is definitely the quality place to stay in Damascus and was a wonderful home that made me feel like I was back in Portland, OR. I woke up naturally at 6:45am and just laid there watching tv until 9:15am while rain fell outside. I got to catch up on the last two episodes of Survivor (dang, Tasha was my fav!), finish a New Girl episode, and watch most of a Greys Anatomy episode. I didn't even get up to use the bathroom or eat I was so comfy! To cap off the morning, I got to Skype with some of the kids I sit for back home. All the while, it rained on and off this morning. There is a chance of rain and scattered thunderstorms most of this week, but at least it's warm out. I ran my errands and ate Subway for lunch and was hiking by 12:30pm. A nice leisurely start. The 1.5mi long main drive of Damascus was having their weekly yard sale and tents were set up all along the way. Yesterday I think I forgot to post one of my favorite pictures showing how all the hiker's packs were set outside the stores.
It hit me yesterday and today how much more relaxed I am on this trail. I honestly came onto the AT with low expectations having hiked out west and experienced trails with less people and more scenery. I expected the social aspect and green tunnel to trigger my anxieties, but I think I may even dare to say now that I'm enjoying this hike! I thought all the towns, people, and rain would really stress me, but I've found a great happy medium balancing my independent time with towns. The option of towns and ease of phone signal has actually helped me to keep a handle on the blog and correspondence so I don't feel so overwhelmed when I get to town. I know this isn't a big part of most people's hike, but it is an added challenge for me. Today I realized how far ahead of schedule I already am and I'm not even intending to do it. It's good to know because in weeks like this one with poorer weather, I know I have the flexibility to do less miles if the weather gets rough, if I want to stop early, or start late. It's just a much more relaxed feeling than I've ever had on a trail.
The first two hours of hiking today changed randomly in short spurts and ranged from dry to steady rain. There were views of fog rolling in and out of the hills.
Again I have to say how much I LOVE having the umbrella and the hands free setup. I hiked in my short sleeves and shorts while staying happy and dry. It was great! Notice how I have my camera and MP3 player safe and dry up higher under the umbrella. My phone is in a waterproof Lifeproof case.
There was a slight detour around a washed out bridge that someone else pointed out later was from last year. He took the official trail and said it was fine. I was impressed with the ease of signage of the detour and it was very short at just about a mile and didn't seem to cut much off the official route.
Today was the first day rhododendrons were blooming more in certain areas. It will be fun to see them really bloom in full force soon. There are also more of these sharp red flowers I don't know the name of.
The rain stopped the last few hours of the day and I saw about 10 other hikers today. I kinda leapfrogged with a couple guys, but there was little conversation which I think we all kinda needed coming out of town. It was nice. The trail overlapped the Creeper Bike trail I rode yesterday and I got one of the guys to take a picture of me hiking over one of the long trestles.
I stopped at 6:30pm at a shelter wanting to go further, but the options ahead were close to roads and highways and I don't like to do that. Especially on a Saturday. Plus, it looked like the rain clouds were gathering. I found a nice big camp spot a hundred yards or so from the shelter that was nice and quiet. Right as I finished dinner and all my chores, a woman I met earlier in the day arrived. Her name is Brave and she is in her 50s and from Russia. She started April 6th, 10 days before me as said she's yet to meet anyone who started after her. She is a trail runner and journalist that has been posting articles for an online paper in Moscow. She started off with the barefoot shoes and had lots of pain, so she now has sketchers that are working. She also uniquely wears these big knit socks that she says work for her. It was nice to talk to her a bit before retiring for the night.
It has rained lightly on and off the last hour or two and I'm happy I chose to stay here rather than push my luck hiking later. It should rain overnight, but hopefully not storm. We'll see if I'm still enjoying this trail after a week of wet weather. I may have jinxed it by admitting my enjoyment!
I have a few other random things I want to mention that I'm excited to share. Today my good friend Rockin' and her husband started a two week hike across the logistically and physically challenging Scotland as part of what is called Scotland's TGO Challenge. Her plan is to post daily and it's sure to be an EPIC trip! She will also be completing her solo section hike of the PCT by doing Oregon and Washington in July and August this summer. Check out her blog at www.ladyonarock.com. What I love about technology today is that we have been texting each other from our respective trails.
Another thing I want to share is that last week I had section hikers Andy and Julia join me coming out if Erwin. Julia keeps a blog called Picture Happiness in which she features things that make people happy. Today she posted my happy photo(guess what pose that would be) and my explanation of why hiking makes me happy. She captured what I had to say perfectly and you can read the brief post by clicking here.
Finally, I hope all of you took my advice to follow Sparky's AT blog (www.sparkyhikes.com). He is a bit behind me and recently came out of the Smokies. He had a pretty intense bear interaction he captured on video that is really cool! So check out day 28 in his journal to see that footage!


Abstract: Changes in Ohio, most notably legislation and policy changes since 2011, likely have impacted women's access to abortion. Many abortion clinics in Ohio have closed in the past seven years, and several others are currently engaged in litigation and are at risk of closure. Clinic closures influence the distance that women travel when seeking abortion. Coupled with the impact of an Ohio law that mandates a 24-hour waiting period after a woman's initial abortion consultation, loss of a nearby clinic may put abortion out of reach for many women. Other legislation limits where abortions can and cannot be performed and to what gestational stage abortions are performed. This presentation will provide preliminary findings about population-level shifts in abortion utilization, with special attention to change over time, geographic variation, and groups of women who may be underserved.


You're right that the stats show that Israel hasn't been indiscriminate, i.e. it's trying not to kill civilians. And that puts Israel in different league to Hamas, which is trying to kill civilians.
Thank you, Jeremy, for your referral to the URL on proportionality in law. I found the comments for and against particularly interesting.
Having just read thru Jeremy's referred article and its 76 comments, my own comment is "what a crock". Tell any of this beard-stroking BS to the poor sod from either team who has just woken up to find himself with two less legs than he once had, and see how much he cares about international laws on proportionality.
Well said, Max. I have always had my doubts about "proportionality" and "reasonable force" proponents. Would it be proportional, for example, for Israel to fire 5000 rockets into Gaza over the next few years just to be proportional? I reckon if Israel did that the so-called proportionate pushers would still be blaming Israel. As for "reasonable force", a concept which has always bamboozled me, if somebody wants to hurt me, then I reserve the right to defend myself with everything I've got. If an attacker is trying to hurt me with his fists and my fists, which belong to a rather feeble woman, will not protect me, then I had better have another weapon at my disposal. That to me sounds pretty reasonable even if some legal mavens have a debate about it afterwards. Let them discuss it for as long as they like. Meanwhile, I will defend myself rather than be a victim of the legal and unrealistic scheme that was concocted by people who have never landed on Earth, the ones who say "with respect" and mean the opposite. By the way, when Hamas and Fatah and Islamic Jihad sent suicide bombers to decimate Israeli civilians, I never heard any complaint from those same organisations like the U.N about the hundreds of terrorists being "disproportionate." These same people used to say "Of course we don't support suicide bombing, but doesn't that just demonstrate how upset the Palestinians are?" So suicide bombing became a form of self expression.
You might find the arguments a little less of a crock if you read them with more (indeed any) care. Heller's entire point is that proportionality is not about Israeli vs Palestinian deaths, but rather military vs. civilian ones. Nor is there any applicable 'reasonable force' test. And no-one is arguing that Hamas's rocket attacks on Israel are legal.
And, for that matter, no 'legal maven' thinks that a weapon can't be used to respond to fists. But if you can't understand the actual arguments, then I guess a straw man will have to do.
Sorry Lili, I had thought I was writing to you!
However,now that we're all on the grass, I have to say that it really didn't take long to "peruse" (to plagiarize the favored terminology of a profession other than my simple one – and,yes,I do know what the word connotes) the article and the 76 comments it drew.
What upset me, and still does, is that demonstrably able minds continue to have their cerebrating power and time wasted on such bootless nit-picking.


Sir Robert David "Rob" Muldoon GCMG CH (25 September 1921 – 5 August 1992) served as the 31st Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1975 to 1984, as leader of the governing National Party. Muldoon had been a Minister of Finance (a portfolio he also held while Prime Minister) and prominent member of the National Party and MP for the Tamaki electorate in Auckland prior to becoming party leader in 1974.
During his time as a member of parliament and as Prime Minister, Muldoon was responsible for responding to a number of major challenges to the New Zealand economy, including the introduction of decimal currency in 1967, mini budgets, national superannuation, wage and price freezes, inflation and Think Big policies of the third National Government he led. Muldoon was a polarising figure and has been described as a "bully", an "enigma" and "a strong believer in the battler, the little man, the ordinary citizen and his or her rights".
Robert David Muldoon was born on 25 September 1921, to parents James Henry Muldoon and Amie Rusha Muldoon (née Browne) in Auckland.
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How to Get Parents to Vaccinate Their Children
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by Julie Gunlock
The ongoing spate of measles outbreaks in the United States has shown that many parents remain convinced, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, that vaccines are unsafe. Many of these parents have decided to forgo vaccines for their children, which is both dangerous and socially irresponsible.
While overall vaccination rates have risen over the past 10 years, the number of parents opting out of all vaccines has quadrupled. This has led to several outbreaks and has chipped away at the country's "herd immunity," which protects the population as a whole — particularly the most vulnerable — from infectious diseases.
Officials are struggling to reverse this trend and convince parents to vaccinate their children. Some state legislators are reconsidering the "philosophical exemption" opt-out (still available in 17 states), while others have broached the idea of allowing minors to be vaccinated without parental consent. Others have suggested that certain government services — such as access to public schools and certain welfare programs — be contingent on vaccinating a child.
Yet many of these policies would only affect cash-strapped families — those who depend on government assistance programs and rarely have a choice beyond public schools. We need to come up with policies that go beyond this demographic so that wealthier families also face incentives to vaccinate.
The truth is, families that rely on government assistance are just about as likely as wealthier Americans to make sure their children have most common vaccinations. In fact, for Black and Latino Americans, vaccination rates are slightly higher among the poor than the rest of the population. Outbreaks of diseases for which we have vaccines aren't occurring in the inner cities; in fact, the most talked about infectious disease cluster in the past five years — a measles outbreak — took place at the Disneyland resort, where a single day's tickets for a family of four can easily top $600. In California, the big clusters of children without vaccines live not in poorer ZIP codes, but in upscale locations like Sonoma and Marin counties.
So what to do?
Conservatives and liberals alike should embrace public policies that encourage everyone — poor and wealthy — to vaccinate their children.
First, private health insurers should be allowed to impose a surcharge on parents who opt out of vaccines for non-medical reasons. Current federal law may forbid insurers from taking pre-existing conditions into account when setting rates, but it does allow them to consider whether an individual smokes — and to impose a surcharge on that individual. Like smoking, refusing to have a child vaccinated for a non-medical reason is choice and can have monumental financial costs — one unvaccinated boy in Oregon ran up medical bills over $1 million — meaning that a surcharge on such a decision is justified.
Allowing insurers to impose non-vaccination surcharges would make evident the financial costs of not having a child vaccinated, potentially forcing parents to think twice before opting out. And state regulations could limit surcharges to ensure they don't put insurance itself out of parents' reach.
Second, the federal government should fund and encourage states to set up and study vaccination-exemption monitoring programs modeled off existing efforts to monitor drug prescriptions. Currently, a tiny number of irresponsible doctors have embraced discredited theories about vaccines and offer "medical" exemptions to parents who simply ask for them. Unfortunately, there's no way to spot these doctors, making them difficult to hold accountable. Taking disciplinary action against California pediatrician and anti-vaccine crusader Robert Sears, for example, took four years and probably happened only because Sears himself was so prominent in challenging mainstream science on vaccination schedules.
These programs would provide medical boards with a repository of information about doctors who provide vaccine exemptions. Doctors engaged in practices that routinely require vaccine exemptions — such as pediatric oncologists who administer chemotherapy — would be allowed to continue without any real changes. But pediatricians with typical practices who grant many times more exemptions than their peers might have to answer questions about why.
Hammering out the setup and logistics of such a program will require additional work. As such, it would be useful to allow a few states to experiment in structuring these programs initially. This would allow Americans to arrive at the right balance between ensuring that spurious vaccine exemptions aren't granted and placing undue burdens on responsible doctors.
Unless they have a sound medical reason not to, parents should always vaccinate their children. The government shouldn't force anybody to get a vaccination, but it can — and should — do more to encourage all parents to do the right thing for their children and for society.
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COMING UP ROSES: Michael Doyle Head Gardener Killarney House and Gardens prunning this years roses at Killarney House. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
The gardens at Muckross House and Killarney House are in full bloom and management at the two tourists attractions are encouraging locals to pay a visit before the tourist season takes off in earnest.
The garden at Killarney House is in a spectacular display of roses.
"The heritage variety of rose, Rosa Wild Edric, around the House, is at its most magnificent these days. Red roses were one of Mrs Mary McShain's favourite flowers. The McShains were also very proud of the avenue of Cherry Trees, which they planted to remind them of their time living in Washington D.C.," said manager Pat Dawson.
"As the summer season unfolds in earnest and as we prepare to welcome the very many visitors who will 'staycation' in Killarney, we should take a moment to reflect on the beauty of our surroundings here in Killarney. Before the hordes of visitors return again post COVID-19, take the opportunity to savour and enjoy the beautifully maintained gardens at Muckross House and Killarney House. Just go and enjoy and give thanks for the generosity of the McShain family and the dedication of the garden staff at Killarney House and Gardens."
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The Missing Manuscript of Jane Austen by Syrie James
by BurtonBookReview on Monday, January 07, 2013
Like an undiscovered treasure just waiting to be unwrapped!
Berkley Trade, December 31, 2012
Historical Fiction/Regency Time Flip
Review copy provided by the publisher, thank you!
Burton Book Review Rating: 4.5 stars
Samantha McDonough cannot believe her eyes--or her luck. Tucked in an uncut page of a two-hundred-year-old poetry book is a letter that she believes was written by Jane Austen, mentioning with regret a manuscript that "went missing at Greenbriar in Devonshire."
Could there really be an undiscovered Jane Austen novel waiting to be found? Could anyone resist the temptation to go looking for it?
Making her way to the beautiful, centuries-old Greenbriar estate, Samantha finds it no easy task to sell its owner, the handsome yet uncompromising Anthony Whitaker, on her wild idea of searching for a lost Austen work--until she mentions its possible multi-million dollar value.
After discovering the unattributed manuscript, Samantha and Anthony are immediately absorbed in the story of Rebecca Stanhope, daughter of a small-town rector, who is about to encounter some bittersweet truths about life and love. As they continue to read the newly discovered tale from the past, a new one unfolds in the present--a story that just might change both of their lives forever.
I had not read any of Syrie James' work before, but after reading her newest novel she has me sold on her writing skills. This novel comprises of a novel within a novel as we are treated to the contemporary story of Samantha who hunts down and discovers that there is an unpublished story written by Jane Austen. She then has to beg the sexy owner to do the right thing and allow the work to be published. (While fighting her attraction to him, she has to struggle to remember that she has a boyfriend, so it turns into an interesting romance story). But.. we are also treated to the (astutely imagined) unpublished work of the epic authoress herself, Jane Austen, called The Stanhopes.
All the prerequisites of an Austen novel are there.. from the whimsical heroine to the doting father, and misconceptions of characters and a quaint mix of everything we love about Austen. I was quite impressed with the Austenesque prose, and it has me wondering what I missed with a previous novel of Syrie James, The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen.
The author has done her Austen homework, and I recognized a character from the novel immediately, as she named a friend in the story Laurel Ann in honor of Laurel Ann Nattress of Austenprose.com as she gave her expert advice to the author. I loved the plot line and how the present day plot sort of mirrored our own emotions as the characters read through the story the same time as we did. Very clever, and I can really imagine all of the story actually being true since the clues and facts (however imagined) seemed to really sell the mystery of the lost manuscript. Very well done!
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The world I was raised in had been sun and flowers, it had been breezes through open windows and smiles from the boy next door. It had been crushes, it had been stolen kisses.
Then it was darkness, then it was screams.
Then it became a world in which fighting was required, and life was an unknown luxury.
I run from the Tar, I run from those I had hoped would be my allies.
All through the dark. The poisonous dark as I seek the life that has been taken from me, praying I will find it.
Praying that it won't devour me before its too late.
I LOVE this series! Through Glass: The Blue by Rebecca Ethington picks up right where it left off in volume 1. Having escaped her impending death and leaving an injured Bridget behind, Lex and Travis are now on their own in the darkness with nothing but the supplies on their backs and a destination that may not accept Lex. While the first book in this series is a bit slow moving, this one is the exact opposite. Packed full of action, I couldn't set it down until I finished it.
The dynamic between Lex and Travis is interesting. For Lex she is Travis's older sister, and in her heart she knows this, but seeing him physically and emotionally older than her is hard. I can't even begin to imagine how this changes their relationship, but somehow it doesn't. Travis is a bit protective of her, but I found that he still looks up to her, at least in my eyes he does. He respects her. And both of these characters love each other fiercely! For Lex who has been alone for 8 years, she is finally starting to feel like she isn't anymore. She has family and in this book we see her heal a little bit from the trauma of being alone for so long.
For Travis though it isn't just his sister he sees. He also sees her as a Tar. She is exhibiting signs of being near the change, and because of this he is a bit closed off. I can't blame him for this. I can emphasize with him. He watched helpless as his little brother changed, the rest of his family dead, and now a sister back from the dead only to change soon. He is closed off emotionally, but at the same time as the reader you see his protectiveness and love he has for the sister he thought dead. It's truly heart breaking!
The action of the plot is fast-paced! Lex and Travis start and end the book on the run. Abran sends his men, the Black Team, after them. But the members are more than meets the eye and truly Ethington creates a horrific scene! Few questions are answered, but Lex is starting to understand the world her brother grew up in. She's starting to understand the danger she is placing him in.
Apparently, fighting monsters with a pipe was okay, but riding death traps through dark, rubble strewn streets was where I drew the line.
Ironically funny at times, especially when Lex's teenage attitude comes out, and horrific the next, Through Glass is one of my favorite reads! There is a tremendous build up of suspense in this book, and I hope to see it peak during the next volume. In fact, after the biggest cliffhanger this author has ever left me with (at least in my opinion as I did throw my kindle and yell out WTH at its ending), I have a feeling the next volume will be explosive! And I for one can't wait!!!!
If you enjoy horror, suspense, YA dystopians, and lots of action and have not read this series yet, you just do not know what you are missing. Go get this series!! You will not be disappointed!


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The OG Journalism Club is proud to present edition one of the OG Chronicle for the 2021-22 school year.
Report from the Chýnov expedition
On the first BIX expedition this year, we went towards Tábor and visited the areas of Chýnov and its surroundings. After Thursday's arrival at the Pacovka guest house, we set up tents in its garden and built a base, from which we went on trips around the area every day.
The family foundation of Mrs Renáta Kellnerová and Mr Petr Kellner distributed CZK 91 million in grants in 2020
The family foundation of Mrs Renáta Kellnerová and Mr Petr Kellner channels generous support towards children and young people studying in both public and private schools.
Winter atmosphere in OG
The snow blanket covered the entire school grounds and encouraged not only children from primary school to have fun.
Christmas atmosphere in OG
As everything is upside down this year, we can only share the Christmas atmosphere at our school with you from a distance.
Karel Cudlín's walk through the Open Gate complex
Open Gate starts its 16th year with 293 grammar school students and 99 pupils in the primary school's junior years. This year, as every year, a significant number of grammar school students have scholarships from The Kellner Family Foundation set up by Mrs Renáta Kellnerová and Mr Petr Kellner.
We teach as we ourselves would like to learn: in an interactive manner and in small groups, with emphasis placed on personal development and talent. Our students take both Czech and international school leaving exams, but above all we prepare them for life.
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We prepare students for the International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, as well as for the Czech state school leaving exams. At the end of their studies, the students decide for themselves which exams to take. They often choose both.
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The Teaching Staff at the Grammar School
What is an Open Gate teacher like? First and foremost, it is inspiring. Moreover, Open Gate's international teaching staff include kind and patient specialists with a broad range of academic and teaching experience. They bring innovative teaching methodologies into the classroom, and are committed to lifelong learning.
Petra Dobešová
Managing Director of OPEN GATE – gymnázium a základní škola, s.r.o.
Petra Dobešová has extensive experience with project management and advising on the strategic management and restructuring of firms in the Czech Republic and abroad. She recently developed her teaching skills by completing the Primary Schools and Secondary Schools programme - 'Teaching Subjects' at the Second Level Diploma.
Luděk Michalik
Grammar School Deputy Head Teacher, Mathematics Teacher, DofE Programme Coordinator
Luděk took several training sessions as part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. He has been an external collaborator of the Research Institute and became a member of the International DofE Pool of Trainers and a member of the National Pool of Trainers for the same programme in the Czech Republic.
Petr Šlemenda
Petr graduated in English Language Teacher Education for the first tier of primary schools from the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy of the University of Pardubice; he has also completed a number of courses as part of a continuing education programme in the Czech Republic and abroad. He is also certified as an examiner for czech maturita (school leaving) examinations.
Ondřej Bílý
Grammar School Academy Deputy Head Teacher,
Teacher of Biology and Chemistry, Coordinator of the Science Café programme and Manager of the Biology in Practice project
Ondřej is a graduate of the Faculty of Education of Charles University in Prague. Ondřej is a great traveller, and incorporates his passion into practice with his students, for whom he organises various trips and excursions, or educational expeditions focusing on the history and natural beauty of the Czech Republic and abroad. Ondřej is the creator of the educational programme Biology in Practice.
We are an eight-year grammar school that accepts students after they complete their fifth year of primary school. It is also possible to enter the school in a higher year. We use Cermat state tests for entrance exams though we also highly value a spoken interview.
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Open Gate's approach to all activities meets the requirements of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (DofE). Many Open Gate students are holders of one or more of the awards from this programme.
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A new school year, a new curriculum and new opportunities here at Old Macdonald's Farm for children and teachers as we focus on conservation, the environment and sustainability.
But if climate change is to be averted with all the damage that can do, and if young people are going to avoid being as wasteful of the environment as we older folks have been then it is in places like Old Macdonald's Farm that they will be enthused, so all you schools should come here and listen to the singing chickens, look at our educational signs and learn about the world and the issues we face. Plus you will have a great day out too!


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Grand Collection Partners with END. To Expand Food Fundraiser To London
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As part of the brand's consistent goal to give back to the community, NYC's Grand Collection has partnered with luxury UK retailer END. to expand their annual food fundraiser to London. Today, Grand will launch two previously unreleased tee shirts exclusively at END., with 100% of the proceeds going to London based food banks. We caught up with brand founder Ben Oleynik to hear a bit about his ongoing food drive initiative (which has been underway for four years) and the details of the partnership with END.
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On top of producing collections beloved by the NYC skate community, Grand has been conducting an annual food drive for the past four years. I was eager to hear a bit from Ben Oleynik about how he first started the practice, and why he continues it to this day.
"I always wanted the brand to do more than just make clothes or videos. Growing up in Canada, my parents always helped people who needed it, especially with food around the holidays. When I moved to New York, I saw how big of an issue food insecurity is, affecting over 2 million people," he tells me, adding: "Once Grand started to grow, we wanted to use the reach of the brand to help, so we launched the food drive and fundraiser four years ago. Each year it grows with more and more people getting involved. I'm so grateful for everyone who has supported each year."
For the Winter Collection debut earlier this year, Oleynik hosted a runway show to coincide with the drive, donating a portion of the proceeds from the collection's sales towards feeding New Yorkers in need. In addition to the proceeds from the sales, Oleynik asked attendees of the runway show to bring non-perishable food items to donate. From now until Dec 31st, a portion of the proceeds from all sales on grandcollectionco.com will go to the same cause.
Now, the partnership with END. is the first time Grand has extended the food fundraiser outside of New York. 100% of the proceeds from this partnership with the UK retailer will go to London-based food banks.
Currently, one in every five families in the UK experiences food insecurity. "It's so meaningful for established retailers like END to get behind small brands and initiatives like this," said Oleynik. "With END's support we're immediately able to expand the reach and impact of the fundraiser to help more people that really need it. Much respect to them."
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[ACCRA] Partnerships involving researchers, policymakers and industry should be promoted to help address challenges facing urbanisation in Africa and foster sustainable cities, a conference has declared.
The conference on sustainable cities, which was held this month (3-6 July) in Ghana and attended by experts mainly from the academic and government institutions, called for people-centred approach in planning and implementing urbanisation agendas in Africa.
According to the conference, doing so will nurture sustainability and help the continent to achieve UN's Agenda 2030, particularly Sustainable Development Goal 11, which focuses on sustainable cities and communities.
Advancing debates on current challenges and exploring future pathways for sustainable cities in Africa, the delegates at the conference said that most agendas on urbanisation in Africa are developed without capturing the real needs of the people such as jobs and proper housing.
"There's a need for more research to develop solutions that boost academic progress and address the challenges facing African cities"
Volker Meulen, InterAcademy Panel
Key among the issues that the delegates thought required home-grown solutions include urban ecosystems, housing, urban spatial management, food security, health, disaster preparedness and climate change.
The conference was organised by the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) in collaboration with the German National Academy of Sciences (also called Leopoldina), the Network of African Science Academies and the Academy of Science of South Africa.
Funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Germany, the conference had more than 200 delegates from 14 countries including Canada, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, United Kingdom, Zambia and, Zimbabwe.
In a communiqué shared with SciDev.Net on 6 July, the delegates urged investors to strike a balance between making profits and addressing inequalities such as gender and poverty in African cities.
"Mayors and other political and technical actors in charge of running African cities need to be exposed to the opportunities in collaborating and sharing ideas among themselves," noted the communiqué. "This can include research, experiences and best practices on issues of mutual interest."
The communiqué also challenged African countries to develop and promote home-grown solutions that can, for example, be used in waste management to prevent diseases and help save money spent on curative healthcare.
"There's a need for more research to develop solutions that boost academic progress and address the challenges facing African cities such as unemployment," said Volker Meulen, former president of Leopoldina and co-chair of the InterAcademy Panel, a global network of science academies.
Meulen told SciDev.Net that key institutions with interest in aiding sustainable development need to look at issues affecting African cities holistically.
Daniel Buor, a professor of medical geography at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana, said that sustainability in African cities should be centred on people and their health.
"We can achieve the goal of sustainable cities if people have access to clean water and sanitation," said Buor, noting that about 42 per cent of health facilities in Africa lack of access to clean drinking water.
Buor added that water pollution frequently experienced in cities such as Accra, Addis Ababa and Nairobi has led to increased water-borne diseases such as typhoid and cholera.
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With 650 electric line and tree workers dispersed throughout the region, supported by hundreds of utility staff, electric service has been restored to nearly 95 percent of Central Hudson Gas & Electric customers affected by Friday's nor'easter. As of 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 4,400 outages remain, primarily in the most heavily affected areas of northern Dutchess County.
Central Hudson projects that nearly all remaining outages will be repaired by tonight, although significant work remains to be done. Isolated outages in the most severely affected areas, or homes requiring repairs before electric service can be connected, may take longer.
"We are using all of our available resources to restore electric service to our remaining customers as quickly and safely as possible," said Charles A. Freni, senior vice president of Customer Services and Transmission & Distribution Operations. "With nearly 240 individual damage locations, crews will be working throughout the day. We expect power to be restored to nearly all remaining customers by this evening."
Just as the repairs wrap up from last week's nor'easter, another winter storm is set to dump 6-12" of snow on the Hudson Valley Wednesday, March 7. "While forecasts indicate snow accumulations and windy conditions, the storm is not expected to be as severe as Friday's nor'easter," said Freni. "As a precaution, we are preparing crews and assembling resources in the event of problems resulting from this storm, and we continue to stay abreast of weather predictions so that we can plan accordingly."
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'Save Us, Save Us': A Poem For The Migrants Lost At Sea We asked poet Craig Morgan Teicher to find a poem to illuminate a recent news event. He says the capsized boat in the Mediterranean Sea made him think of Derek Mahon's "A Disused Shed in Co. Wexford."
This is WEEKEND EDITION from NPR News. I'm Scott Simon. We're wending our way toward the end of April, not the cruelest month. It's National Poetry Month, and we've talked to poets all month who remind us how poetry can inform and inspire our lives. But is there poetry to help us understand the tide of news that we contend with each day? Craig Morgan Teicher is a teacher and a poet. We asked him to help find a poem that might illuminate a news event of the past week.
CRAIG MORGAN TEICHER: You know, the news is one kind of charged language and poetry is another kind of charged language, and they're really related.
SIMON: The story that caught his attention - it did ours, too - was the boat that capsized in the Mediterranean and killed so many people who were migrants. The poem he brought us is called, "A Disused Shed In County Wexford" by the Irish poet Derek Mahon, a poet who is also a journalist. Mahon wrote the poem soon after Bloody Sunday, the day in 1972 when British troops fired into a crowd of Catholic protesters. But Craig Morgan Teicher says the poem helps us see people that the news calls drowned migrants as people reaching for hope.
TEICHER: The poem takes as its central metaphor this bunch of mushrooms growing in the light of a keyhole in this no-longer-in-use shed and basically, Mahon compares the mushrooms to the lost people of Treblinka and Pompeii who are asking to be remembered somehow.
TEICHER: I think this poem can help us sort of know why action needs to be taken on their behalf because it's very easy for them to seem anonymous and far away, especially here.
SIMON: In the last stanza there's a kind of call to action.
TEICHER: (Reading) They're begging us, you see, in their wordless way to do something, to speak on their behalf, or at least not to close the door again. Lost people of Treblinka and Pompeii. Save us, save us, they seem to say. Let the God not abandon us who have come so far in darkness and in pain. We too had our lives to live. You with your light meter and relaxed itinerary, let not our naive labors have been in vain.
SIMON: That's Craig Morgan Teicher reading from a poem by Derek Mahon, "A Disused Shed In County Wexford." And you can find a link to the whole poem on our website, npr.org.


What to do, eat and wear on your snowy winter holidays in Courmayeur, even if you are not skiing.
Courmayeur, that tiny chic little town under the Monte Bianco, is one of my favorite destinations in the mountains and I've always thought that winter holidays were my favorite ones ever. I've always loved snow pretty much more than sand and definitely I still think that this is the most romantic period of the year. Weekend to me means mountains and snow, not only during Christmas and NYE, but from the beginning of December to the end of march. You've probably already seen a lot about Courmayer in some of my previous posts here on the blog and on my instagram, since we love spending winter time there. But actually I've never shared with you a guide of what to do, to wear and to eat when you're there.
What to do if you don't want to ski, in Courmayeur.
I'm a huge fan of skiing (both cross country and alpine skiing) but I also think that there so many other beautiful things to do while you are in the mountains.
Have a walk in Val ferret. This is definitely on of my fave things to do while I'm in Courmayeur. You can get there (in winter time) only with the bus or by car if you have a reservation in one of the restaurants located in Planpincieux (see below for my suggestions). Any way I prefer going there by bus, since the road is pretty small and snowy, so I find it easier. You can find the bus from Piazzale Monte Bianco (there's one almost every 30 min – Check the hours here). When you'll get there, you'll be amazed by a snowy land and by a magic winter atmosphere. There you can have long walk through the valley, on a pedestrian walk.
Sky way Monte Bianco. Actually I haven't been there yet, since I have some problems with my fear of hights. But It definitely is one of the most amazing experiece. Most of my friends have done it and I know that soon or later I should do it. You can reach the highest pick of the mountain and enjoy amazing landscapes. All the infos here.
Shopping. Courmayeur gives huge opportunities for shopping session, not only sporty and mountains stuff but also fashion accessories and clothes. Some of my fave shops you should go in are Guichardaz and Sabolo. But you can also find many international brands such as: Moncler, Gucci, Falconeri, Balenciaga, K-way, Malo and many others. Plus don't leave the town without a stop at the Fratelli Panizzi shop, if you love cheese you will be definitely amazed by that place!
QC TERME Pré Saint Didier. Best place to have relax while you are in Courmayeur. You can find both a beautiful spa (one of the best ever actually), with outdoor heated pools, saunas, hammam, etc. but also an amazing Hotel and a great restaurant. Discover more here.
Where to go for lunch or Dinner.
La Retze – Val ferret. Open Only for lunch. It is tiny place that you can find on the pedestrian road in the middle of the woods. A perfect place to have a rest, sunbathe outside on the sunny days and eat one the yummiest polenta ever. It is a very easy place, but very genuine and not expensive. End your meal with a slice of their apple pie (served hot) and a good Bombardino. They do not accept credit cards for technical issues, so be sure to have cash with you. Inside is very tiny, so it is really recommended to book in advance and if it is a hot sunny day, it better to do it also for the outside. #CihcTips. If you want to be sure to find enough polenta, you can ask them to keep it for you while you are booking the table.
Baita hermitage. It is 5 minutes by car far from the center of Courmayeur and you'll find it at the end of an amazing road in the woods. (Just be careful, because the road isn't big and in winter time there could be frozen snow on it). #CihcTips. You can have lunch or dinner inside of the cabin, but what we love the most is to go there for lunch when its sunny and eat outside the house on a deckchair, sunbathing. My fave meal is polenta with sausages.
Cadran Solaire. Probably the most elegant restaurant in town, where for elegant I mean a mountain chic elegance. With fireplace, stone walls, candle light and romantic atmosphere. It's the place to go for lunch or dinner but also for a quick aperitif before dinner. They cook Valle d'Aosta typical dished but they are often revised in a more modern and elegant way. #CihcTips. It is very requested and not so big, so it pretty better to make a reservation (even a week before during weekends or winter holidays season).
L'Etoile. Located at the end of the town (less than 5 min walk from the center), is perfect for a good pizza but mostly for their great grill, they have a good selection of grilled meat and cheese. Try also their polenta, they are pretty good ones. The location is mountain style, warm lightning, stone walls and nice wooden furnishing. #CihcTips. If there still be available table, ask for one in the veranda, they are the cutest, according to us.
La Terrazza. Valle d'Aosta typical kitchen restaurant, that also offers pizza and focaccia. An easy but very well furnished place, not too elegant but perfectly lighted to be warm and cozy. #CihcTips. Try the artisanal Mont Blank beer, locally realized by the owners. Also try a glass of Genepy, home made by the hostess. One of our favorites ever. In the end, if you are in trouble choosing the dessert, try the Monte Bianco ice-cream: ice-cream, chestnuts, and hot chocolate topping.
Châteaux Brallant. Old Style cabin on the slopes, reachable by day by ski and by night by a 10 min walk from the cable car or by snowmobile if prefer. Dark wood and stones, warm atmosphere and a big fireplace. Typical dishes with a huge menù, and very big servings, you will not go away hungry, fo sure. #CihcTips. Since it is very requested and a bit tiny, it is pretty better to reserve a table weeks in advance. Try the risotto alla Cogneintze, their polenta or the deer.
La Grolla. Cabin on the slopes (from the Val Veny side), reachable by day only with ski, but they are open for dinner for an alternative night on the snow. They'll come picking you up with a snowmobile or with a snowcat and you'll arrive to a mountain chic cabin, with Kartell transparent chars and wooden walls. Food is typical and served in an easy but good way. #CihcTips. Grolla is also the name of a wooden bowl for the Valle d'Aosta Coffee, it is also called the friendship bowl, since you all have to drink from the same bowl. Ask to try it, you will love it.
La Maison De Filippo – Entrèves. One of the main reason to go eating there is the amazing little town of Entrèves, in wintertime it really seams to be in a fairy tale land. Also the restaurant is very mountain style, tiny but really warm. They serve typical Valle d'Aosta dishes.
La Chaumiere. A modern cabin on the slopes, furnished in a fresh design way with grey stones, wood and glass. You can reach it after a 5 min. walk from the arrival of the cable car, both for lunch or for dinner. For lunch you can chose between the Bistrot (that has a pretty much easier menù and it offers also pizza) and the gourmet (A pranzo è possibile scegliere tra il bistrot (che offre un menù più semplice, pizze incluse) e il Gourmet (minimal and with an elegant menù). Only this last one is open also for dinner. #CihcTips. If you are having dinner at the Gourmet, let yourself be fascinated by the stories of Alessandra (the hostess) about the wine bottles she has personally chosen. She is a great sommelier that will tell you the stories of the wine (non only their tastes) with passion and emotion. In the end, after your coffee don't forget to taste the chocolate glasses with schnapps and raisin, to be eaten in one only bite. Delicious.
Caffè della posta. In the center of Courmayeur, it is the place to go for breakfast, aperitif, afternoon tea/choccolate or after dinner. When you go in don't stop at the first room, since they have an amazing one in the back with a very big fireplace and those kind of atmosphere that you wouldn't ever leave. #CihcTips. They have very good cakes and they are pretty good on making cocktails.
When you are in Courmayeur, you are not only in the mountains but you are also in one of the most exclusive place in the Italian Alps. People, when there, usually love to wear in a flashy way so to be noticed or anyway they keep with them precious clothes to feel stylish when they goes around. So, except for the slopes, you are not supposed to be wearing skiing clothing.
Despite all of this, I absolutely don't like to wear city outfits in the mountains, like heel shoes or bare legs (even if some people sometimes do it here). So I try to mountains clothes with fashion details. One of my fave item is the leather skinny pant. I have it in black and I think they are a perfect solution, to be warm and to not be wet under a snow storm, but beeing fashion as well. I'm pairing it with technical boots like Sorrel ones, for strong snowy day, with UGG, Mukluks or Snow Isabel Marant for dinner.
When it is not snowing, I find it is very chic wearing soft colors, like white or pastel shades. White denim with pink fur vest or powder pink denim with grey vest are probably my favorites. I also love faux fur coats and vests, colored or black but just be careful of wearing them under a snow storm, they are not waterproof as the real fur is. So I also have hooded down jacket for that reason.
Have fun layering with cozy and warm sweaters – mountain patterns and turtlenecks on the top of choice, since they keep your neck warm even with out a scarf so you don't look too much wrapped up. Anyway, always remember to wear something light (like a tee or a blouse) under them, since inside restaurants they are used to have really hot temperature.
In the end, don't forget to add something fancy on your head, like a pom pom beanie or a fur hat.
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A bill (HB894 HD1) introduced by Representative Mele Carroll was sent to the House of Reps seeking to impose a five month moratorium on non-judicial foreclosure.
This is a great move but lets get to the heart of the matter, the 5 months will go and everything will remain the same as always.The heart of the matter the so call debt is paid in full once the note is endorse by the borrower the bank loans you nothing.the third party lender credits the money to the account created by the bank in your name for the full amount debt paid!State law banks cannot loan their money nor there depositors money but a credit is created through a third party.
foreclosure process held on its grounds. This goes for any property owner whether knowingly or not who allows these sales to take place on their grounds that these sales carries a liability!
The foreclosure auction sales posted in the newspaper of general circulation that indicated the court grounds as the location for the sale and the sale taken place at another location does not meet the requirement of accurate notification and is therefore null and void!
All non-judicial sales should be checked to see if this happened.
Anyone who went through a non-judicial foreclosure should seek to overturn the sale as fraud, especially if MERS was involved REMIC and SEC laws was more then likely violated! Now sue the State of Hawaii or the property owner for allowing it to injure you.
The original Promissory Note should be a requirement before any foreclosure case can be asserted. No copy of the original or blank endorsement instruments allowed!
All Judges who rule against a homeowner who used established case law, re-affirmed on Appeal should be disbarred and their retirement denied!!


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TOKYO, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei ended little changed on Thursday as an extended rally in financial shares were largely offset by profit taking after several days of big gains for the broader market.
The Nikkei inched up 0.01 percent to 23,674.93, just about staying in the positive for the fifth day.
The stock market barely blinked after a well-anticipated win by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in a ruling party leadership vote.
"The margin of Prime Minister Abe's leadership vote win was largely in line with expectations. The vote result is not something that looks to have a strong market impact," said Yoshinori Ogawa, senior strategist at Okasan Securities.
The Nikkei has risen 2.5 percent this week, having climbed to an eight-month high on Wednesday in line with a bounce in global equities.
Banks were strong performers with the recent spike in U.S. Treasury yields boosting their Wall Street financial sector peers.
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group rose 1.4 percent, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group added 1.6 percent and Mizuho Financial Group 8411.T climbed 1.26 percent.
Insurers also rose, with Tokio Marine Holdings advancing 0.5 percent, Sompo Holdings gaining 1.2 percent and Dai-ichi Life Holdings rising 1.7 percent.
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