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A systematic review of the physiological effects of the effortful swallow maneuver in adults with normal and disordered swallowing
Mariana Mendes Bahia, Soren Y. Lowell
Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders
Purpose: This systematic review summarizes the biomechanical and functional effects of the effortful swallow in adults with and without dysphagia, highlighting clinical implications and future research needs. Specifically, the effects of the effortful swallow on swallowing physiology, safety, and efficiency were identified, as well as the strengths and limitations of current research. Method: Recommendations specified by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses were followed. A literature search of three databases and relevant articles cited in the searched studies was performed. Two evaluators independently analyzed the studies for eligibility criteria, and final inclusion of studies was decided by consensus. Evaluators also assessed each study for quality of evidence. Results: Twenty-three studies were included in this systematic review. Main findings indicated that the effortful swallow generated greater pressures in the tongue-to-palate, pharynx, upper esophageal sphincter, and esophageal regions. Inconsistent results for hyolaryngeal excursion were reported, as well as for swallowing function. Instructions of the effortful swallow varied greatly across studies. Two of the 23 studies were judged to be of high quality, and the remaining studies were of medium quality based on the quality indicators of this review. Conclusions: Biomechanical effects of the effortful swallow included increased pressures in the oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal regions. Future investigations should address the effects of the effortful swallow in individuals with dysphagia and its potential role as a rehabilitative maneuver. Moreover, standardization of the effortful swallow instructions based on its physiological and functional effects is essential.
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Bahia, M. M., & Lowell, S. Y. (2020). A systematic review of the physiological effects of the effortful swallow maneuver in adults with normal and disordered swallowing. American journal of speech-language pathology, 29(3), 1655-1673. https://doi.org/10.1044/2020_AJSLP-19-00132
A systematic review of the physiological effects of the effortful swallow maneuver in adults with normal and disordered swallowing. / Bahia, Mariana Mendes; Lowell, Soren Y.
In: American journal of speech-language pathology, Vol. 29, No. 3, 08.2020, p. 1655-1673.
Bahia, MM & Lowell, SY 2020, 'A systematic review of the physiological effects of the effortful swallow maneuver in adults with normal and disordered swallowing', American journal of speech-language pathology, vol. 29, no. 3, pp. 1655-1673. https://doi.org/10.1044/2020_AJSLP-19-00132
Bahia MM, Lowell SY. A systematic review of the physiological effects of the effortful swallow maneuver in adults with normal and disordered swallowing. American journal of speech-language pathology. 2020 Aug;29(3):1655-1673. doi: 10.1044/2020_AJSLP-19-00132
Bahia, Mariana Mendes ; Lowell, Soren Y. / A systematic review of the physiological effects of the effortful swallow maneuver in adults with normal and disordered swallowing. In: American journal of speech-language pathology. 2020 ; Vol. 29, No. 3. pp. 1655-1673.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 6 (Yonhap) -- Hellas Verona attacker Lee Seung-woo will join the South Korean squad for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup to replace an injured forward, the national football governing body said Sunday.
The Korea Football Association (KFA) said Lee will replace Gwangju FC forward Na Sang-ho, who is recovering from a right knee injury, and will play for the South Korean national football team at the Asian Cup.
"Head coach Paulo Bento decided to call up Lee for Na," a KFA official said. "We will ask Hellas Verona when it can release Lee."
Under the AFC rule, a participating team at the Asian Cup can exclude an injured player and select his replacement from its 50-man preliminary roster until six hours before its first match kickoff time at the tournament.
South Korea will play their Group C opening match against the Philippines at Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, on Monday.
Lee, who turned 21 on Sunday, failed to make Bento's 23-man squad for the Asian Cup that was announced on Dec. 20. But the situation changed after Na, who was the top scorer in the K League 2 with 16 goals last season, injured his right knee during the national team training in Abu Dhabi on Dec. 28.
Na was able to join training from Friday, but Bento apparently decided that the 22-year-old is not fit for the tournament that will run until Feb. 1. He will return to South Korea later this week.
Lee, a youth product of FC Barcelona, played at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and earned a national team spot for South Korea's first four matches under Bento, who took the helm in August.
However, he was excluded from South Korea's roster for the friendly matches in Australia in November. Bento then said South Korea have lots of skillful and experienced players who play Lee's position, adding that the Verona attacker needs to display a good performance with his Italian club.
Lee struggled to get off the bench early in the season, but he has been in good form in recent weeks after starting in Verona's last six matches in the Serie B. He scored his first goal of the season last Sunday against Foggia.
Lee has seven caps with South Korea, but has yet to score a goal.


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South Carolina lawmakers believe bill could make school choice more affordable
WYFF quotes PPI President & CEO Ellen Weaver on the benefits an Education Scholarship Account (ESA) program would have for South Carolina students.
Some South Carolina lawmakers want to expand school choice and there's a bill on the table that could help increase accessibility for families who may not otherwise have the financial means to send their children to non-public schools.
If passed, the legislation could set up a funding account for parents, known as an Education Scholarship Account or ESA.
"We saw and are seeing during this pandemic that one size doesn't fit all students," said Rep. Jason Elliott.
Elliott represents Greenville's 22nd District and is a co-sponsor of the Bill, which has seen strong support.
"It would mean for individual families, there would be a savings account, an online-type savings account that the parent or guardian would be in charge of and the state portion of the per-people funding — which would be about $5,000 to $6,000 per student — would go into that account and would enable the families to decide where that money goes," Elliott said.
The money, he said, could go to private or independent school tuition, books, transportation or other school services.
"ESAs are really just about creating the flexibility and allowing kids, no matter what the zip code or income is, to access the education environment that is best for them that meet their needs," said Ellen Weaver, president and CEO of the Palmetto Promise Institute, a conservative think tank in South Carolina.
The ESA would apply to:
• Children whose family income is up to 200% of federal poverty guidelines (for a family of four, this would be up to $52,400 in annual household income)
• Children who are eligible for Medicaid
• Children who have participated in the South Carolina Early Reading Development & Education Program
• Children who are prior exceptional students
"I'm a product of South Carolina public schools from the beginning through post-graduate, but what I see in South Carolina is that we have many needs that have not been met and I think we start with building upon a better education system in South Carolina for all students by providing freedom and opportunity to empower parents to make this critical decision about what is best for their individual child," Elliott said.
St. Joseph's Catholic School in Greenville said an ESA could help.
"There are families who would love to be here, but they don't think it's a possibility at all, so they don't even look," said Keith Kiser, Headmaster at St. Joseph's Catholic School in Greenville. "We're trying to shout from the rooftops that we'll work with you and we'll make it work for you if it's a good fit for you."
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston, in a statement, also said it would welcome a law creating ESA funding.
"Like every other school in our state, our Catholic schools suffered due to the pandemic. Despite the many challenges, faculty and staff continue to provide a quality education in a Christian environment. ESA funds will give parents the option to send their child or children to the school of their choice regardless of their ability to pay. We support any legislation that empowers low-income families," said Maria A. Aselage, director of media relations for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston.
Elliott said tuition for a large number of independent private schools in South Carolina does not exceed that $5,000 or $6,000 threshold.
He said there is hope that some schools may be willing to work with families unable to make that tuition mark, even after using ESA funds.


Are you causing your chronic pain?
As we age our physical posture changes due to repetitive daily activity that starts to affect the way our muscles support these activities causing compensations in our movement. The changes are so small and happen over a long period of time that we rarely notice. That is until one day when you look in the mirror and see that you lean to one side or one shoulder is slightly higher than the other. In many instances you may become aware after feeling chronic pain in a certain area.
I am very aware of what goes on in my body, but this happens to me from time to time. I was experiencing some knee pain in my left knee, and as it got worse. I was wondering why it came out of nowhere—or so it seemed. I started paying more attention to my daily activities. I am on the go so I'm in and out of my car many times a day. I noticed that as I got out of my car, I was relying on my left leg to pull me out of my car as I rotated my body and stood up. This consistently put extra strain and torque on my knee constantly. Over the next week I was very conscious about turning my body as I exited my car, using both my feet to stand. Wouldn't you know, my knee pain started to decrease.
As we become more and more busy we do not pay attention to how our daily activities are affecting our muscles and causing some of our nagging pains. Take time to be conscious of how you sit at work, sit in your vehicle, walk, stand, and carry items. You may be able to pin point activities that lead to compensations that are causing your nagging pain. Keep in mind, a personal trainer can help you establish healthy patterns that strengthen your entire body to support your daily activities. Check out their credentials and experience.


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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump inside the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating the South and North Korea on June 30, 2019. (Getty Images)
After Historic Walk into North Korea, Trump Must Continue Sanctions
Rebeccah L. Heinrichs
President Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to step foot on North Korean soil. The occasion did not punctuate a deal toward dismantling North Korea's nuclear program. It was not a reward for anything the North has done since the last summit. A communist, racist regime still governs North Korea and brutalizes its own people who are more aptly described as prisoners than citizens.
Even though Kim committed to denuclearizing, every single nuclear weapon and delivery system that was inside North Korea at the time Trump assumed office remains there today. So let's be perfectly clear about the situation: a brutal dictator who wrongly and bitterly views the United States as the aggressor in the Korean War, which killed 406,000 North Korean soldiers and 600,000 North Korean civilians, and who still views the United States as his enemy, can right now deliver nuclear weapons at American cities, US allies, and US forces.
After the last summit failed to result in a deal, the North Koreans ceased working-level talks with the Americans. Trump stepped onto North Korean soil not to reward the regime but to jump-start those negotiations and find a path that dismantles and removes North Korea's nuclear missile program.
America's official objective has not changed: the Trump administration seeks to dismantle and remove every piece of Kim's weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear and chemical weapons and their delivery systems. The sanctions Trump added to the already painful sanctions he inherited from previous presidents remain in place. That is meaningful and contrasts this administration's approach with its predecessors, which tried to negotiate with the North Koreans by providing sanctions relief before denuclearization.
Under crushing sanctions, and while working-level negotiations were underway, North Korea refrained from testing nuclear weapons and long-range missiles. The country has, however, since tested shorter-range missiles that still threaten our allies and US forces. Moreover, missile tests are only one way North Korea can improve its missile program. The regime can improve the program and its chances of hitting the United States or our allies by increasing the number of available missiles and warheads. And we should not forget the Kim regime is one of the most active proliferators of missiles and other illicit weapons; what North Korea has, we should expect other nations—including Iran and Syria—to eventually have. Nonetheless, testing missiles and warheads is provocative, and Trump's approach has in fact stopped such behavior.
But it has come at a cost. When we see those striking images of President Trump standing beside Kim Jong-un, we are not looking at a great American achievement. We are looking at a concession.
By doing nothing but pausing talks, Kim inspired President Trump to go to great lengths to restart them. In doing so, Kim achieved a real and meaningful victory because he can advertise to his people that, despite being an international pariah just last year, he brought about a visit from the most powerful man in the world. The symbolism should not be missed. Trump represents America and all that our "brand" signifies: power, success, and moral authority on matters of just—or at least acceptable—government. His brief visit to North Korea obscures the Kim regime's evils and glosses over the massive prison camps, the torture, the police state, and even the illicit nuclear missile program. If the leader of the free world willingly goes there, he signals the country must not be that bad or dangerous.
Oh, but North Korea is that bad and dangerous. That's why the United States must continue demanding that Kim dismantle and remove his nuclear and chemical weapons programs. Loosening sanctions before the regime dismantles its programs would be accepting the regime as a de facto nuclear weapons state, and doing so would incentivize other nations to follow suit.
Instead, Trump is right to maintain sanctions and not waiver on the standard of a complete and verifiable dismantling of North Korea's nuclear program. The fact Trump willingly walked away from the last summit without a deal is an encouraging sign he won't buckle under the pressure to get some kind of deal, even if just a weak one.
In the meantime, Trump will presumably continue his strategy to try to convince Kim that his nuclear weapons do not guarantee his safety, but imperil him. Instead, so goes President Trump's argument, Kim is safe and no longer needs nuclear weapons to ensure his regime's safety because the president of the United States not only tolerates him, but likes him, and promises him a wealthy nation if only he will denuclearize. It is an unconventional approach that presupposes Kim cares more about national economic prosperity and the wellbeing of his people than honor based on his bizarre ideology rooted in Korean racial supremacy.
There is not enough time in this presidential term to finish denuclearizing North Korea, even if we started today, but there is plenty of time in Trump's second term, if there is one. And, it is always possible for Trump to pivot to his approach of the early days of his first term when he presented a credible threat of crushing military preemption to destroy Kim's nuclear program. If it came to a preemptive attack, nobody could credibly claim Trump did not exhaust every other peaceful option and that Kim forced his hand.
Much remains to be seen. Perhaps Trump could go down in history as the man who successfully denuclearized North Korea by courageously bucking all norms and making every effort short of capitulation to disarm a ruthless regime that threatened the American people. But we have zero indication that will be the end result, and it is too early for any kind of American celebration. Even if one remains hopeful, it is entirely appropriate for Americans to feel discomfort and even disgust at the sight of their president shaking hands with Kim and gracing the soil of one of the evilest and most dangerous regimes in existence today.
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Welcome Economy Bites readers and viewers! We're so happy to be back RIGHT in time for Valentines Day! Single or coupled, Valentines day is a time for love...and SWEETS! So today we're celebrating with something sugary and pink: fresh strawberry cupcakes!
Our cupcake recipe comes from Little Cupcake Bakeshop, the first and only carbon-neutral bakery in New York (SoHo to be exact). The Bakeshop is a beautiful family owned joint in a great location that serves some of the best treats this side of Willy Wonka (blue velvet cupcakes? YES PLEASE!) Whenever you stop in for a cupcake, piece of pie and/or cup of coffee, you're doing the environment a big favor, PLUS you're getting a treat made from only the freshest, seasonal ingredients. That makes you feel a little better about an afternoon cupcake, right? RIGHT!
Go there now! On my last trip, I got some tasty snacks and a lesson on proper cupcake frosting technique. Take a look!
Take a look my friends, try not to salivate!


I remember coming into the office the day after the programme was aired on TV and saw a 400% increase in traffic to our web site and knew that the interest in seeing one of nature's great phenomena was real.
A lot has transpired since then and the whole of the Arctic Region has benefitted from a wave of travellers from all over the world who have flocked to search for the Aurora Borealis.
Media hype has played its part and various interpretations of the science behind the aurora have been adapted to try and drive the market but the simple reality remains and that is one most nights in the arctic during the aurora season ( Sept-March) you stand a good chance of seeing some activity – clear skies being the overriding requirement.
Over time we have seen a shift in holiday makers looking for destinations where the weather is more stable and predictable and that are why destinations like Abisko in Swedish Lapland have exploded in popularity. With an 83% chance of seeing the northern lights in a 4 night visit in Abisko through the season these are the odds that most travellers are happy to take.
However 10 years on the basic break of aurora hunting, snowmobile and sled dog trip as the core of a break are making way to clients seeking more multi destination breaks with more luxury included. As the market has evolved so has the quality of accommodation and food in particular. There are some wonderful small lodges and cabins with private services now available.
Additionally the countries of Norway, Sweden and Finland have joined forces on a project entitled Visit Arctic Europe with the goal of developing transport links between the 3 countries in the Lapland region north of the Arctic Circle. This is beginning to bear fruit and in the foreseeable future it will be easier to do exciting multi destination northern lights holidays across the 3 countries.
Weekend a la Carte's Aurora Nights has been at the forefront of developing northern lights holiday for 15 years and is already offering some incredible longer journeys through Iceland & Sweden, Greenland & Iceland and Sweden & Norway.
For some inspiration take a look at our Multi Destination northern lights holidays.
So for most of our clients going on an Aurora Holiday it is all about seeing the Northern Lights. One of our favourite hotels in Iceland is Hotel Ranga which is located in a magnificent area for the Northern Lights. It is run by a super group of people who really care that you have the very best time, and of course experience the Northern Lights. Many an excellent meal has been interrupted at Hotel Ranga as the waiters calmly walk around and let people know that the Aurora Borealis is putting on a show! The restaurant empties and they try hard to keep all the meals warm and not dry out, whilst you are outside enjoying the moment.
I personally had the most amazing experience one October as I sat in one of their outdoor hot tubs and watched ribbons of bright green lights dance above me. It was mesmerising and magical to sink into the geothermal warmth watching the steam disappear into the frozen night with the Northern Lights putting on their own personal performance for me for a good couple of hours.
Hotel Ranga has built their own observatory a short stroll from the hotel in order to minimize light pollution, and they have an expert in there every night that the sky is cloud free who can teach you about the stars and the northern lights if they are out.
The Observatory has a roll on/off roof and they have two high quality 11-inch computerized telescopes, making it the most advanced observatory in Iceland. Scopes can be turned towards the stars to view amazing detail on Jupiter, see Cassini's Division in the rings of Saturn, and resolve details on the surface of Mars. Even the distant Uranus and Neptune are within your reach.
Finally , determined to give you every chance of seeing them, they have this great wake up system that if you sign up for, they will wake you if the Northern Lights come out whilst you are asleep so you don't miss it. There is nothing more disheartening than to wake up in the morning and hear everyone's excited babble about the northern lights knowing that you slept through it all.
I have seen photos of people in their PJ's in Hotel Ranga's car park looking at the Aurora Borealis! However I wouldn't particularly recommend going outside in your pj's – The Northern Lights are seen when the skies are clear, and when the skies are clear it is cold in your pj's!!
Hotel Ranga is a favourite base for many of our breaks, and we craft Northern Lights Trips that include exciting superjeep tours, snowmobiling on top of the Volcanic Glaciers, visiting a secret ice cave, and even glacial hiking for those that are keen to try on crampons. We have some fun superjeep northern lights hunts where you may stop to light a bonfire on the black volcanic beach or in an old shepherds hut whilst you wait to see if the Aurora is going to play.
Of all the destinations we offer we get more requests from clients celebrating a wedding anniversary or big Birthday for a break to Lapland than any of our other destinations.
It's really not difficult to see why as a trip to the Arctic for most people is once in a lifetime experience and so completely different to almost any other holiday they have been on before. After all if you are celebrating a silver wedding anniversary or a 40th or 50th Birthday then you want an experience that stands out from what you have done previously.
Who could not be captivated by the idea of being pulled through a pristine snowy wilderness by a team of eager to please Huskies or by the thought of staying in the world famous ICEHOTEL in an individually designed Art Suite? To crown it all of why not go Northern Lights hunting in Abisko in Swedish Lapland probably the best place on earth for consistent sightings of the Northern Lights.
In addition you have unique wildlife, the indigenous Sami culture centred on reindeer herding and all manner of unique settings from fjords to mountains and icebergs to volcanoes.
In terms of places to stay there are small lodges, wilderness cabins with private chef and the unique Tree Hotel with its quirky rooms such as the Mirror Cube, Birds Nest ad UFO! Whether you are travelling as a couple or bigger group to celebrate we can suggest itineraries that fit best for your group size.
If you truly want to make your special moment an amazing adventure, why not combine more than one country on your Arctic Northern Lights holiday adventure. We offer great combinations of Sweden and Norway, Iceland and Sweden and Iceland and Greenland for spectacular journeys that will be forever etched on the memory.
We have, over 14 years, built up the expertise to knit together arguably the best journeys possible in the region and have reams of feedback from satisfied clients over the years. If you have a special occasion on the horizon, then give us a call to see what we can do for you.
Solar activities, also known as sunspots, are what regulate the intensity of the solar wind which in turn creates the aurora borealis. The sun has an 11 year cycle – or "pulse" – which regulate the intensity of the sunspots/Northern Lights and thereby also their consistency. Scientists have been monitoring this for hundreds of years and also know when to expect increases in activity.
As we now head into a period with very high sunspot activity – one could say we are in The Age of Aurora – which should therefore bring about some fantastic displays of aurora.
The next time this high sunspot occurs again will be around 2022 – so if you want to view this nature's splendour in the foreseeable future – now is the time to book a trip to the northern latitudes where this is viewable.
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The amazing spectacle known as the Northern Lights is an experience you will never forget and if you use your camera correctly you will be able to share your experience with others.
The Aurora Borealis occurs in the North and the Aurora Australis occurs in the south. We are talking extreme north and extreme south close to the Arctic and Antarctic circles. The majority of activity forms a kind of halo at both ends of the earth.
Camera – almost any DSLR is suitable. The deciding factor is the ability to open the shutter for long periods. Check to see if your camera has a bulb mode and maybe invest in a cable. A tripod or any other means of keeping the camera still for long exposures is essential. Lens – if you are dedicated, choose a lens with a super wide aperture. I use a f1.4 lens although I rarely go past f2.8. Wide angle is best … quite simply, wide angle improves your chances of getting a shot and also the stars start to trail much later on a wide angle.
To increase your chance of a successful aurora hunt, you need to be aware of the weather. If it is cloudy on earth, your chances of seeing the aurora grow weaker. You can increase your chances again by eliminating light pollution. A really strong Aurora can be seen in the city, but you really need to get far away from the city lights to improve your chances. The moon can also work against you. If you can see stars you have a chance, if you can see the Milky Way, you have a good chance.
Get your camera set up so that it is easy to handle. I would suggest chest height. Using a flashlight make sure your cable is connected, your lens is set just short of infinity and the camera is level. Then turn off the flashlight and let your eyes adjust to the darkness. Then wait. You can use the waiting time constructively. You can practice with your bulb and find a good composition. Set your camera to f2.8 (or as wide as possible) iso 800 and take some test shots for 30 seconds. Do this in all directions but mainly due north (Aurora Borealis). You may start to see a green hue on your pictures near the horizon. This is a good sign and this is the part of the sky you need to watch.
As the aurora starts to get brighter you need to start adjusting your settings accordingly. Start by bringing down your iso. Always check the brightness of your image on the histogram and never rely on the camera preview screen. Your eyes have adjusted to the dark so an underexposed image will look fine – until you get it home!
If the whole sky explodes and the Aurora casts a shadow, you need to be quick to adjust your exposure times. The best Aurora shots occur during these brief moments. A faster shutter of 8 – 20 seconds will preserve some of the details of the display.
Sometimes you cannot avoid star trails if you don't trust iso 800 and your lens stops at f4, you might be exposing for 2 minutes with a weak aurora. Generally it is preferred to expose for less than 30 seconds to prevent noticeable star trails.
We get asked this question more than any other question.
Firstly you can never guarantee seeing the Northern Lights. If there was a magic switch somebody would have found it by now! However there are certain places in Europe which record much higher overall levels of sightings. The three most celebrated and visited are Abisko in Swedish Lapland, Ranga in Iceland and Tromso in Norway.
The seasons vary and Iceland, due to the non-reliance of snow for the destination to work, has the longest viewing season. This runs from October – March. Abisko and Tromso have a shorter but more intense season running from December – April.
If I was to choose between the 3 destinations I would pick Abisko as the best. Not only does the percentage of nights during the season when the lights are viewed register the highest but the drama of seeing them up at the sky station is unbeatable. You feel you can reach out at times and touch them!
So having established the best location we focus on the best time. There is certainly an argument to say that the lights are seen at their best when there is low lunar light but from experience it should not be the overriding reason of the timing of your visit. We have found that what is more important is finding a spot where there is a high chance of a clear night (Abisko being the best) and then it's down to the intensity of the solar wind bouncing off the earth's magnetic field.
However having done this break for many years what is equally as important during a Northern Lights Holiday is to ensure you have a full programme of exciting activities to do during the day. This is where the best tour operators earn their stripes ensuring your break to the Arctic is a once in a lifetime experience with a mix of Husky Dog Sledding and Snowmobile Safaris to name but a few.
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We are delighted to announce the launch of our new refreshed website for Weekend a la Carte Aurora Nights.
We think it will really help you imagine yourself there watching the Northern Lights, and experiencing the activities with many more photos, bigger photos, and lots of videos to inspire and tempt you.
Over the years we have developed many new breaks and as a result it has become quite hard for you to find your way around the website with so many breaks to choose from. The new website has been restructured so the different types of breaks and destinations are much clearer.
We have also for the first time added Norway to our portfolio. With the call for more autumn Aurora Holidays Norway was an obvious destination as an alternative to Iceland which also has strong Northern Lights in the autumn.
Whilst Iceland offers dramatic volcanic landscape and truly exciting adventure superjeep tours, Norway offers spectacular fjords and mountains that drop right into the sea.
Greenland is developing as a winter northern lights destination with more and more people combining Iceland and Greenland in one break so as to experience the full range of Volcanic wonders of Geysers, Rift valleys, Glaciers, Volcanoes, Icebergs, Snowmobiling and Husky Dog Sledding with the Inuits to remote settlements.
Swedish Lapland continues to be a Northern Lights Trip favourite with superb activities during the day to entertain you, and a high chance of seeing the Northern Lights at Abisko, called the Northern Lights Capital of Europe. The Husky Sledding and Snowmobiling really is the very best.
So with four aurora destinations we want to make sure we have made it as easy as possible for you to chose where you want to go to so as to help focus your search.
We have written a destination guide which covers everything from activities that you would undertake, expected weather, departure airports, food you should expect to eat, and accommodation by destination. It's totally free for you to download, with no obligation, so you can peruse at your leisure to help you plan your Northern Lights Adventure.
We are here to help guide you and craft that perfect Northern Lights experience for you. Do give us a call on 01722 744695.
I visited the brand new Lava Centre in the south of Iceland just a few weeks after it opened this summer. Having studied Geography at University I have a fascination for Volcanoes and so Iceland is always a favourite of mine and I was looking forward to a new injection of knowledge and understanding. However I was also dragging behind me my rather reluctant teenager who is not "into" museums" at the moment (to quote her!).
She need not have worried as the Lava Centre is an interactive exhibition with plenty of technical magic to enthral the youth, and snippets of facts to educate those who want to learn more. It describes and explains in a really engaging and informative way volcanic activity and the creation of Iceland over millions of years. It really is excellent and the whole family spent a fruitful hour and a half there.
Located only 10 mins drive from Hotel Ranga we recommend to all our clients staying there they fit in a visit to the Lava centre to bring to life the stunning landscape that they are seeing all around them. More of the mountains around you are volcanoes than you think!
We love this area for its incredible super-jeep adventures where you can fjord rivers, drive up volcanoes onto glaciers, go ice hiking or snowmobiling, and know that Hotel Ranga hasn't gained the reputation of being THE place to see Northern Lights in Iceland for nothing!
We also work with another smaller hotel in the same area which is perfect for those on a tighter budget. Situated on a family working farm Hotel Fljótshlíð, Smáratún farm comprises around 300 hectares, and is in an isolated area great for Northern Lights with no artificial lights around to spoil the show. Around 30 cattle, 30 horses, chicken, ducks, rabbits, goats and 80 sheep, all of which are free-range are kept at the farm. Berries, turnips and potatoes are also grown at the farm, and all of the farm products are used in the hotel´s restaurant.
This is a great value offering and is perfect for those on a tight budget but still looking for a tailor-made solution with a great chance of seeing the Northern Lights, and also undertaking some of the amazing activities on offer in this area. To see one of the Northern Lights Trips we offer staying at Hotel Fljótshlíð, Smáratún farm.
Some people like the idea of a cruise, visiting different places on the way and being able to see the lights from the deck of the ship. There are then those who would prefer to stay on land in a hotel and take a trip out to appreciate the lights instead.
However, the question for the uninitiated is: where are the best places to visit to really appreciate the aurora borealis and get some truly breathtaking views?
The very name of this country is in fact misleading, and indeed there is the well-known joke that Greenland and Iceland should swap names as Iceland can be very green, with the snow and ice focusing on the Glaciers. Having said that Iceland is full of volcanoes and lava fields. This gives it a rugged, harsh look and makes it a very dramatic back drop for seeing the Northern Lights.
Out in the countryside in the South of Iceland, you'll have an unreserved view of the sky, giving you some fantastic chances to take pictures of the very reason you came to visit; the Northern Lights. The area around Hella is particularly good as it has little artificial light to interfere with the Northern Lights, and has a great incidence of sightings of the Aurora Borealis. There is a great 4 star Hotel option in this area with a superb restaurant, as well as a wilderness cabin for those looking to enjoy the peace and serenity on their own. In the North of Iceland you get away from the crowds and have the opportunity to enjoy the Aurora in isolation over waterfalls and a quiet estuary.
It's not all about looking up at the sky in Iceland though. The snowy, mountainous areas are perfect for enjoying various adventurous activities like ice climbing with crampons, snowmobiling on the Glaciers and amazing off road Super Jeep tours with an experienced local guide right in the heart of the wilderness, and away from others.
Iceland is also famous for its Gullfoss Waterfall and the Strokkur Geyser, which erupts about every 5 minutes, as well as its black volcanic beaches and extraordinary volcanic landscape in the north. Whilst the best time to see whales is in the summer with an incidence of sightings at 90%, winter sightings are also high with an average of 70-75% and non summer Whale Watching is now increasing in popularity with the best sightings in the Aurora Season at either end near the equinoxes in March and October. You'll get spectacular views of the Icelandic nature whatever time of the year you visit, so be sure to pack a good camera.
One of the most popular places to visit in Iceland is the Blue Lagoon. This thermal spa is situated near the capital city of Reykjavik and simply cannot be missed. The water temperature is around 37 to 39 degrees Celsius, making it a stark contrast to the fresh, crisp air temperature. A most pleasurable way to spend the afternoon is having an in water massage followed by a steam bath or sauna.
This is one of the most popular places to visit; with various cities and villages giving great views of the Northern Lights.
Abisko is found in the north of Sweden, 300 kms above the Arctic Circle, and is a tourist attraction ideal for Northern Lights hunters. Due to its unique climate it has the highest incidence of seeing the Northern Lights in Sweden, if not in the whole of the region.You can take a snowmobile or a pack of huskies on a sled out over the frozen rivers and lakes, away from the light-pollution caused in the cities and towns. This wilderness will give you the perfect open space to chase the Aurora and get the best possible views.
Professional photographers often frequent the region so you may be able to pick up some tips on how best to capture the Northern Lights. Alternatively an evening in the Aurora Sky Station in Abisko is a wonderful way to see the northern lights. The IceHotel near Kiruna is worth including on your trip to Sweden. Made entirely of ice and snow, this hotel was the first of its kind to exist.
Visit the IceBar for a relaxing drink as a completely alternative setting to what you're used to, and if you go at the right time of year, you may glimpse the Northern Lights here as well.
For the ultimate Northern Lights hunter -do the coast to coast adventure. Start off in Lulea in Swedish Lapland and take a snowmobile over the frozen Archipelago. There are some great opportunities to go ice fishing here, while the vast open plains are fantastic for spotting the northern lights. You can then move on to Sorbyn further inland and spot wild reindeer.
There's also a chance to stay in the special aurora camp located in the Rane River valley; a truly unique experience for the more adventurous holidaymaker. Then make your way across the Arctic Circle to Abisko where you not only have the Northern Lights but you can try your hand at ice climbing in this vast National Park or ice fishing on Lake Tornetrask. When you finally reach the Norwegian Fjords, another train ride away, you'll get some breathtaking views of the mountains and have the chance to ask the locals about the Northern Lights.
This emerging destination is a very special place. Can you imagine anything more spectacular than watching the Northern Lights over gigantic Icebergs in the north west of Greenland in Ilulissat?
With numbers limited by very small flight capacity this destination remains a spectacular foray into true wilderness, though equally boasts the most northerly 4 star hotel in the world!
Take a Husky Safari with a Innuit to a remote hunting settlement during the day or go on a snowmobile safari or ice shoe walk in the wilderness as you wait for the evening and the display of Auroras!
Norwegian Lapland was put on the map by Joanna Lumley. The scenery is truly some of the most spectacular with dramatic mountains, fjords and the Northern Lights reflected in the sea. Whale watching has also become a popular pastime in the Fjords with autumn being the prime time for viewings of both whales and northern lights.
The Northern Lights can be viewed in a number of different places around the northern hemisphere and the location you choose will largely depend on the type of holiday you want. If you're after an action-packed, white-knuckle adventure, you'll have a different idea of what you expect than if you want a relaxing, chilled-out hotel stay with some spectacular views.
Whatever you're seeking, you're sure to find it in one of these places. Just be sure to wrap up warm and take your camera; these are some sights you'll never want to forget.
The second category is the full set tour package. Whether it is a case of you travelling alone, wanting to meet new people, or whether you are just unsure how to put together everything you want to do, these are the breaks for those wanting someone else to plan out the A's to B's. It could be a case of too much to organise or just not knowing how. City breaks are easy to organise, but how about a trip to the arctic on a northern lights holiday? How do you organise a husky sled tour? Or maybe you are travelling around. Organising a trip to the arctic Circle would be quite daunting for most people. This is where the tour package excels; it gives you effortless travel without the worry. Trying to arrange this sort of trip would feel like a comparison search for new car insurance at the end of the day, and that rather defeats the point of a wonderful holiday!But there is a downside to the second category. What if you don't get on with everyone in the group and you spend part of your coach or cruise trying to avoid set people? Also, it means many early starts, which feels contradictory taking into account that for a few days/week etc you want to escape the alarm clock! Lastly, whilst you're happy to get up early for a tour you are looking forward to, there are always parts of the ground programme you have no interest in, and that's when getting out of bed early, packing the case and checking out of your hotel to be driven to the next place, just feels like too much hard work.
The travel dates, hotels and duration are for you to decide. We are very flexible! We have many clients who want us to arrange ground only and then leave them to their devices, and if you want a second snowmobile trip or a extra night at the wilderness cabin, we can do this. We have been doing it for thirteen years, and are constantly looking at ways to improve our breaks, extensions being one of the main ways. We really do have something for everyone. Why not take a look?
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Only in Iceland do you have such a wonderful choice of day time activities to explore this incredible landscape. SuperJeep Tours abound and we work with specialised guides who have lived all their lives in Iceland and will take you up steep volcanoes, through glacial rivers, and on snow-filled mountain tracks to remote and spell binding beautiful places. If you are looking for some serious off-roading adventure then Iceland is impossible to beat! Geysers, Mini- rift valleys, powerful waterfalls as well as the Volcanoes and Lava Fields are all there to inspire and amaze you. For those who are a bit more adventurous the Glaciers beckon. Snowmobiling or Ice Hiking are firm favourites and when the conditions are right the ice caves are a wondrous beauty to behold.
For those who I have not persuaded and still want to focus on Northern Lights then there is a vast choice of ways to try to see them. Stay in the perfect place to see the northern lights in wilderness private cabins or luxury hotels, take a superjeep hunt that follow the aurora forecast to give you the best chance to see them, or take an Aurora Hunt by boat out of Reykjavik that gets you away from the artificial lights.


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Winds were strong overnight and I was a little doubtful that we'd get underway today so we slept in until 7:30AM. Just before going to bed I decided to throw another anchor over the side as a little extra insurance and a more peaceful sleep. The second anchor rode wrapped on some coral, so this morning Kathy jumped in to untangle the rode. She can be pretty handy. The wind was down to 18 knots out of the east so we decided to sail from Tahanea, we'd just have to brave the pass which was ebbing strongly and creating some pretty nasty standing waves on the outside. We managed to sneak around most of the really nasty stuff by hugging the east side of the pass and heading a little SE once we were outside, effectively skirting the current against wind ugliness. Head to wind we raised a full main and we were off. The first 6 nautical miles were fine, but then we needed to turn more East and with a really deep wind angle we went wing on wing until a big nasty squall started to loom up behind us. It looked scary so we dropped all sail and it worked out just fine to have the tempest blow past us and pelt us with some rain. With nothing ominous on the horizon we decided on a symmetrical spinnaker as our course to Fakarava was just a touch North of East and the wind was steady directly out of the East. With the spinnaker pulling nicely we've made 8.8 nautical miles made good in the hour. Between noon and 1PM we made 9.6nm good. The boat is flat and dry and we are frequently surfing at sustained speeds of 11.5 knots with our best speed of the day 12.7 knots.
It looks good to go for Fakarava South pass which we hope to catch just at the end of the flood which we're estimating to be around 2PM based on our observations at Tahanea atoll. Enjoying some big fat Wahoo tacos as I write. We really stocked up on Mexican tortillas and who knows what keeps them fresh this long, but who cares as they really are a treat in the middle of the South Pacific.
Just arrived at Fakarava. Cleared the South pass at 1:35PM with a slight flood tide. Easy even with 18 knots out of the East and 2 meters swell out of the E-ESE. Anchor up to anchor down 54nm in 6.5 hours for an overall average speed of 8.3 knots. Anchored at: 16°31.2985 S	145°28.3375 W 5 meters sand and coral with great holding.


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Although fake stores are relatively widespread in China, more elaborate, but equally illegitimate theme parks have also been built. One of the most glaring examples is the Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park, which is run by the Shijingshan district government. The park includes structures that closely resemble Walt Disney's iconic Magic Kingdom and Epcot center, while mascots strikingly similar to trademarked characters such as Shrek, Snow White, The Seven Dwarfs, Mickey Mouse, and Goofy can be seen around the park. Some of the characters were even spotted outside the Bird's Nest Pavilion during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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1. Teladoc Health: Disrupting medical care as we know it
With the pandemic as a backdrop, it's easy to understand why patients would be turning in droves to telemedicine options, which lets them see a healthcare professional via a secure videoconferencing app without ever leaving their home. The industry was already emerging at a brisk pace, but fears of contracting the coronavirus shifted that growth into overdrive. As the global leader in virtual care, Teladoc Health (NYSE:TDOC) was well-positioned to benefit from the trend.
For 2019, Teladoc's revenue grew to $553 million, up 32% year over year, while its losses improved. At the same time, its total patient visits jumped 57% to 4.1 million.
Fast-forward to 2020, and its business has grown exponentially. Just in the first six months of this year, revenue grew 63% to $422 million, and Teladoc continues to edge closer to profitability. Even more impressive was its number of total patient visits, which soared 144% to 4.8 million — more than all of last year.
Once patients have experienced the ease and convenience of a telehealth visit, they'll likely stick with it. A recent survey of 1,800 patients polled by Doctor.com found that half of the respondents had used telehealth over the past three months, and 71% said they would use it today. In addition, 83% of the patients said they would continue to use telehealth even after the pandemic fades.
2. Square: Creating a digital payments empire
When investors think of Square (NYSE:SQ), they no doubt picture the company's namesake payments dongle that plugged into mobile devices, enabling a whole generation of small businesses. That pocket-sized device provided the foundation for what has grown into a fast-growing payments empire.
Cash App, the company's peer-to-peer payment app, is a small but growing part of Square's business, eliciting no fewer than 70 mentions in the company's second-quarter shareholder letter. Cash App registered more than 30 million monthly users, with 7 million using the optional Cash Card in June, double the amount in the previous-year period.
This is important because the app acts as a gateway to the full range of Square's portfolio of products and services, which includes Cash App, Cash Card, Boost, direct deposit, and even bitcoin investing. Customers that use two or more products have a higher lifetime value, generating two to three times as much revenue as those that merely stick with the Cash App.
The stickiness of its ecosystem is working. Second-quarter revenue of $1.92 billion jumped 64% year over year. While its gross payment volume (GPV) slipped 15% due to the pandemic, Cash App was the headliner, delivering revenue of $1.2 billion, soaring 361% year over year, while gross profit of $281 million increased 167%. Customer transactions increased to 15 per month, on average, an increase of nearly 50%.
The combination of accelerating customer acquisition, expanding product adoption, and growing frequency of use all point to Cash App driving Square's business for years to come.
3. Datadog: Monitoring the cloud and more
Similar to the greater adoption of digital payment apps and telehealth solutions, cloud computing — which was already experiencing robust growth prior to the pandemic — shifted into overdrive this year. With more and more business being conducted in the cloud, a company's ongoing success often depends on the smooth operation of its websites and apps.
That's where Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG) comes in. The software-as-a-service (SaaS) company provides real-time analytics and monitoring services that help ensure companies are putting their best foot forward, digitally speaking, and that their cloud-based operations continue without a hitch.
That's not all. In addition to monitoring servers, databases, tools, and services, the artificial intelligence algorithms can spot anomalies and predict failures, and notify customers before they go critical, resulting in costly outages.
Customers are clamoring for the security Datadog provides. In the second quarter, revenue grew 68% year over year to $140 million and the company also generated its second consecutive quarterly profit, a rarity among high-tech companies that are only about a year old.
Datadog's rapidly growing customer base is a key component of its success, up 37% year over year. Even more impressive was the increase of enterprise customers contributing in excess of $100,000, which grew to 1,015, up 71%. At the same time, existing customers are spending significantly more, as evidenced by its dollar-based retention rate of 130% — meaning existing clients are spending 30% more now than they did a year ago.
The company was already thriving prior to the pandemic, but accelerating adoption of the cloud has kicked that into overdrive.
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These companies all share a common trait: they are high-risk, high-reward investments, similar to Tesla. Thus, it isn't surprising that they don't necessarily come cheap. Datadog, Teladoc, and Square are selling at 54, 18, and 10 times forward sales, respectively — when a good price-to-sales (P/S) ratio is between 1 and 2.
Additionally, only Datadog is profitable. Each of these highfliers is spending heavily to increase its market share, as the lifetime value of each new customer easily outstrips the current cost of acquisition.
That said, with solid top-line growth rates and fantastic long-term opportunities, each of these companies would be a good choice if Tesla isn't right for you — or even if it is.
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Seattle Brisket Experience Goes Brick-and-Mortar on Airport Way
!–paging_filter–pI don't usually get too excited about barbecue, but when a guy considered to be the King of Brisket in Seattle tells you he's opening a barbecue joint, it's cause for excitment. Regardless./p
pJack Timmons, whom I had the pleaure of meeting last year during a "brisket off" at his home (he was experimenting with smoking techniques on different cuts of meat, and holy shit was it good!), told me this morning that he's taking over the old strongBogart's/strong space on Airport Way (em3924 Airport Way S./em), situated between Georgetown's main drag and SoDo. He's signing the paperwork today./p
p"Because I'm doing smoking," he says, "I had to have it in an industrial neighborhood; it couldn't be in a residential neighborhood."nbsp;/p
pAs Timmons' fans already know, he's been testing the waters for this new joint for about a year-and-a-half, with a string of barbecue pop-ups called stronga href="http://seattlebrisketexperience.tumblr.com/" target="_blank"The Seattle Brisket Experience/a/strong. And now, he has a place to call his own.nbsp;/p
pThe building, a convenient stop before hitting I-5, is a whoppernbsp;— about 6,000-square-feet./p
pimg src="/sites/default/files/newfiles/jacksbbq1.jpg" width="375″ height="249″ style="float: right;"There's a main area for the bar and dining room, a private room in the back that holds about 60 people, and another area with a stage, which means shows galore. "I've been having musicians play my events, like Vince Mira — the young guy who sings like Johnny Cash. He's amazing!" Timmons also talks of having a monthly burlesque show./p
pAnd because the parking lot is also huge, Timmons is going to shuttle people to football games and possibly sell season packages that include dinner, drinks, rides to the game, more drinks, etc. The ginormo-trifecta will be completed by a smoker that will sit outside. "So when you walk in, you'll see this giant steampunk, humungous smoker that I just got." Check out the photo below. It's 21-feet long, 6,000-pounds, and so herking, it needs to be towed with a one-ton truck. "It's very Mel Gibson emMad Max/em!"/p
pBack to the bar. There's about 15 seats, none of which will be the site of any fancy crafty cocktail sipping. Timmons wants to keep his menu simple. "I'll do a Manhattan. You rim the glass in Scotch, so it's a smoky Manhattan. Kind of hard to do, but it's delicious and I'd call it something like The Austin Statesman. I do martinis, I always put in a pickled okra. I've been doing it all my life. The Texas-tini. So something simple, but a little nuanced. Good bourbons, beers — local beers and always a cheap beer, like Oly, and a couple of Texas beers."/p
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pDaily lunch and dinner service will feature barbecue, of course, but Timmons gets hugs for his side-dishes, which include: remoulade slaw, Texas caviar (black-eyed pea salad), corn pudding, greens, beans, mac and cheese, and central Texas dessert classics, like vinegar pie (an old Southern custard pie with a little vinegar twang to it),nbsp;banana pudding and pecan pie. Good lord./p
pDown the road, Timmons will introduce breakfast. He's excited about tacos, "like they do in Austin and San Antonio. All those guys going to work will love 'em, with chopped up brisket or pulled pork, you know? I think a couple of breakfast tacos for five or six-bucks and a latte and you're on you way."/p
pJack's BBQ joins Brendan McGill's a href="http://www.seattlemag.com/brendan-mcgill-has-broken-ground-hitchcock-del…" target="_blank"forthcoming Hitchcock Deli Georgetown/a as new lunch options in an otherwise bar-heavy area.nbsp;/p
pLook for Jack's BBQ to open in June or July./p


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Audi reportedly replacing TT coupe with four-door
The popular sports car is almost certainly going to be stretched, and will likely get hybrid and electric powertrain options
Alex Reid
Nov 12, 2018 • Last Updated November 13, 2020 • 1 minute read
The Audi TT Sportback concept.
Audi plans to dramatically change the appearance of its popular TT sports coupe by giving it two extra doors for 2020, making it more practical for daily use and more profitable for the company.
Auto Express reports the new four-door TT will take styling cues from the TT Sportback concept car that debuted at the Paris Motor Show in 2014.
The project never got off the ground due to low demand at the time, plus VW's big diesel scandal that it's still shaking off.
This next-generation TT will ride on VW's MQB platform; be enlarged by 290 mm in length, 60 mm in width, and 120 mm in wheelbase; and will be offered with a range of powertrain options including a 48-volt hybrid system, a plug-in hybrid and a fully electric drivetrain, along with a conventional gasoline powertrain.
The tables have turned since 2014, and now the demand for a small two-door car isn't as prevalent as demand is for four-doors, so the four-door model will be a direct replacement for the two-door, banishing the small sports car to the history books.
The original TT is bound to be a future classic, so get one while you can—they literally won't make them like they used to.


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